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• Peyton Anderson Foundation Announces Latest Grants

  July 17, 2018

  The Peyton Anderson Foundation announced its latest round of grant recipients, where 18 community organizations will receive $3,797,652 towards place-based projects that benefit the needs of thousands of Central Georgians.

• Main Street Macon to Host Community Branding Session for Downtown Macon July 17th

  July 16, 2018

  Main Street Macon will work with two local designers to develop a distinct brand for downtown Macon. The community is invited to provide input in the creative process.

• Young Gamechangers to Present Big Ideas to Albany on August 10th

  July 16, 2018

  Since the beginning of the year 48 of Georgia’s brightest young professionals have researched Albany’s history, met with community leaders, toured campuses and neighborhoods, visited recreation areas, and re-imagined downtown in their quest to come up with big ideas and innovative solutions to some of the area’s most persistent challenges. Their hard work will be revealed when they present their final recommendations to the community on Friday, August 10th at Albany State University.

• Macon Named “Mid-Market of the Year” for Economic Development Success

  July 13, 2018

  The recent recruiting and retention success of the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority has garnered praise from economic development professionals from throughout the Southeast – a region of the country which collectively equates to the world’s third largest economy.

• Mercer University's Tift College of Education Partners with Bibb County Schools on Literacy for Learning, Living and Leading in Georgia Grant

  July 12, 2018

  Mercer University will work with the Bibb County School District, Head Start, United Way of Central Georgia and Middle Georgia Regional Education Service Agency on a three-year, $1.6 million Literacy for Learning, Living and Leading in Georgia grant through the Georgia Department of Education.

• Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Wins Communications Excellence Award

  July 11, 2018

  The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce has been named an “Award of Excellence” winner in the Communications Excellence awards program presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

• First Building of $100 Million Georgia Cyber Center Opens in Augusta

  July 11, 2018

  Gov. Nathan Deal yesterday attended the opening of The Hull McKnight Building at The Georgia Cyber Center, a first-of-its-kind collaborative cybersecurity center located in Augusta. The $100 million Georgia Cyber Center is the single largest investment in a cybersecurity facility by a state government to-date, with the aim of strengthening the state of Georgia’s position as a national leader in cybersecurity.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 132 Organizations

  July 10, 2018

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) announced the recipients of its Partner, Project and Arts Education grants for fiscal year 2019. One hundred and thirty-two organizations throughout the state were collectively awarded more than $1 million in funding.

• Elko Creek Capital Introduces a Service-Oriented Focus, Turning Business Vision into Reality

  July 05, 2018

  Eager to fill the significant gap between business brokers and investment bankers in Central Georgia and beyond, Elko Creek Capital set out to build the bridge in spring 2018. The Merger and Acquisition Advisory firm is singular in Central Georgia and one of only a handful in Georgia located outside of Atlanta.

• In Era Of Government Scarcity, Public-Private Partnerships Bridge Community Needs

  July 05, 2018

  Solving problems like poverty, or inequities in housing, education or healthcare, is an expensive undertaking, and the gap between what’s required and what’s actually available, especially from public resource pools, is dramatic and widening.

• Summer Travel Report: Trending International Destinations in Every State

  July 05, 2018

  A new report from InsureMyTrip ranks the top trending international destinations for summer travelers state by state. The data shows twenty-three states favor trips to the United Kingdom, while other states prefer visiting Canada, Mexico or Italy. Results are based on all 2018 travel insurance purchases for international trips with June, July or August departures.

• Hands-Free Law Will Become Effective on July 1st

  June 29, 2018

  House Bill 673, also known as the “Hands-Free Georgia Act,” will become effective on July 1, 2018. The legislation was introduced during the 2018 Legislative Session, passed both the Senate and House and was signed by Governor Nathan Deal on May 2nd.

• Auburn Mayor Linda Blechinger Elected President of GMA

  June 28, 2018

  Auburn Mayor Linda Blechinger was elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association during the association’s annual meeting in Savannah on Sunday, June 24th. The city of Auburn has maintained its old southern charm while evolving to attract businesses and provide valued amenities to its residents. Community members, local and state leaders credit much of this redevelopment success to Blechinger.

• How to Develop A Connected, State-Wide Innovation Ecosystem

  June 27, 2018

  Most entrepreneurs are jacks-of-all-trades who are equipped with the knowledge and abilities to solve business problems as they arise, but there are some obstacles that require a more specialized industry-centric approach. These are the challenges that keep business owners up at night because they don’t have the in-house expertise or resources necessary to develop a solution.

• Charlie Harper: Transit Moves Beyond Atlanta

  June 26, 2018

  Last week Governor Nathan Deal assembled state leaders at Georgia’s Capitol for an announcement. The State would be contributing $100 Million toward building Bus Rapid Transit on Georgia 400 through North Fulton County. The money will leverage $184 Million in Federal Funds granted to build express lanes from I-285 to McFarland Road, bringing traffic relief to one of Georgia’s fastest growing and most congested corridors.

• Georgia Power Named Utility Communicator of the Year by UCI

  June 25, 2018

  Georgia Power has been recognized by Utility Communicators International as Communicator of the Year and took home the Best in Show award among 17 others in the annual Better Communications Competition held June 21st, in Louisville, Kentucky.

• NewTown Announces $3M to Help Entrepreneurs

  June 21, 2018

  NewTown Macon announced its small business loan program will be tripling in size, thanks to the generous support of the John S. James L. Knight Foundation, the Griffith Family Foundation, and Dr. R. Kirby Godsey. The Godsey Initiatives Fund is an endowment and line of credit that allows NewTown to offer capital and coaching to businesses in downtown Macon.

• Georgia Lottery Corp. Celebrates 25th Anniversary

  June 21, 2018

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. marked its 25th anniversary during a ceremony Wednesday at the Georgia State Capitol. Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin was joined by Gov. Nathan Deal to commemorate the occasion, which was a celebration of the Georgia Lottery, Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program and Georgia’s Pre-K Program.

• Georgia Retains AAA Ratings for 21st Consecutive Year

  June 21, 2018

  Gov. Nathan Deal announced Georgia again earned a rating of AAA, with a stable outlook, from each of the three main credit rating agencies — Moody’s, Fitch and Standard & Poor’s. Of the states that issue general obligation bonds, only nine currently meet this standard. These ratings resulted in low interest rates during the sale of state general obligation bonds to fund $1.32 billion for new projects.

• Study Indicates Pet Friendly Companies Are More Likely to Attract, Engage and Retain Employees

  June 19, 2018

  A recent study conducted by Nationwide, in partnership with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, reveals that 90 percent of employees in pet friendly workplaces feel highly connected to their company's mission; fully engaged with their work; and willing to recommend their employer to others. In contrast, less than 65 percent of employees in non-pet friendly workplaces made the same claims.

• Georgia Economy Achieves Record Job Creation & Employment in May

  June 15, 2018

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Georgia once again set records for employed residents, labor force and jobs for May, continuing a trend from previous months. The state is approaching the 5-million mark for employed residents. At the same time, Georgia posted more than 4.5 million jobs and a labor force of more than 5.1 million.

• 5 Secrets to Building Great Company Culture You May Not Have Realized

  June 15, 2018

  One thing I’ve learned across all the companies I’ve created is just how vital company culture is. This is especially true when you’re starting a new company and can’t afford to hire experienced veterans who command high salaries. So, how can you put great people in place without spending the fortune you haven’t earned yet? You create such an amazing culture that people want to work for you.

• Visit Macon Launches Local Bike App & Self-Guided Bike Tours

  June 12, 2018

  Visit Macon, in partnership with My City Bikes, has launched a series of self-guided bicycle tours and a mobile application to help users explore the community’s best features on two wheels.

• 4 Ways to Master Risk in Your Small Business Without Breaking a Sweat

  June 08, 2018

  Risk is something that few people enjoy. Sure, there are always daredevils who push things too far, but the majority of people are relatively cautious. And while there’s something to be said for protecting yourself, successful entrepreneurs don’t shy away from risk altogether.

• 13th Annual Macon Film Festival Moves to August

  June 07, 2018

  The 13th Annual Macon Film Festival will shift from its previous spot on Macon, Georgia's July calendar to the following month this year, opening Thursday, August 16th and running through Sunday, August 19th.

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