About Shawndra Russell
Authored 18 articles.
-
Senior Life Insurance to Celebrate 15 Years in Thomasville
News, May 11, 2015
-
Pellicano Construction Sees Development Uptick, Growth for Georgia
Features, March 17, 2015
The construction industry in Georgia has made some great strides since the economic downturn, inching back closer to the robust times of late 90s and early 2000s. Pellicano COO Stephen Dew points out some great indicators for 2015 that looks to keep development in the state strong.
-
Eisenhower Corridor Part of Community Improvement District
Features, December 16, 2014
Hull Storey Gibson Companies is a full service retail real estate firm, and they’ve set their sites on improving the Eisenhower Parkway between I-75 west and I-475 as an area that needs attention in Georgia.
-
SunTrust Pursues Homegrown Leadership in Georgia
Features, October 29, 2014
Here at Georgia CEO, we’ve conducted a series of interviews with SunTrust presidents from Savannah, Columbus, Albany and Macon. One common theme between these leaders is they have strong ties to Georgia. They were either born or reared here, attended college or have family ties to the state. Jim Manley, regional president of the Macon/Columbus/Albany region, might be the most homegrown of the five.
-
AT&T’s Substantial Impact on the Middle Georgia Economy
Features, October 01, 2014
AT&T has invested nearly $5 billion dollars in the state of Georgia over the last three years, and over $26 million in Middle Georgia alone during that time, according to Terry Smith, Regional Director of External Affairs for middle Georgia. A middle Georgia native, Smith covers Macon to Columbus, Dublin to LaGrange and Warner Robins.
-
Q&A with Gretchen Corbin, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Features, August 21, 2014
On August 1st, Commissioner Corbin celebrated her 1-year anniversary of being at the helm of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. While she feels that a lot was accomplished in her first year, she has no plans of slowing down and is dedicated to making an even bigger splash—with the help of her great team—in year two. We chatted with Ms. Corbin about adjusting to her role and what else she has up her sleeve for Georgia’s economic development.
-
Pellicano Construction Opens Office in Macon
Features, August 14, 2014
Pellicano Construction recently opened its fourth office location in Macon on June 2nd and celebrated with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony with the Macon Chamber of Commerce on June 18th.
-
Merrill Lynch Scorecard Shows Productivity Tied to Employees’ Financial Well-Being
Features, July 17, 2014
Merrill Lynch recently released their 401(k) Wellness Scorecard for the second quarter, with results showing a positive increase in financial habits from plan participants. We spoke with James Wallace and Deborah Howard, Managing Directors – Wealth Management, Global Corporate & Institutional Advisory Services, to get their take on the results of the scorecard and why more companies need to become invested in the financial well-being of their employees.
-
Aflac-Backed Communicorp Gives Customers FORTUNE 500 Stability
Features, June 26, 2014
The seeds of Communicorp, Inc. started over fifty years ago as a vehicle to provide Aflac headquarters and field force offices with business cards, letterhead, and brochures. The concept quickly grew to an internal print shop chartered in 1981 to the Georgia-based corporation it is today with locations in Columbus and Atlanta, with a presence throughout Georgia.
-
Blanchard Leadership Forum Brings Big Names to Georgia
Features, June 12, 2014
The Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum consistently hosts some of the biggest names in business during this annual event on August 25th and 26th, and this year’s event lives up to its expectations. The 2014 line-up is headlined by Entrepreneur Mark Cuban and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg.
-
World Class Care in the Heart of Georgia
Features, May 22, 2014
Dr. Ninfa Saunders took the helm of Central Georgia Health System in 2012, and the President and CEO has already made a number of noteworthy changes – not an easy feat when the organization is already considered by many to be world-class.
-
CooperCraft, Now ISNetworld Certified and Ready for Continued Growth
Features, May 14, 2014
CooperCraft made the move from Sylvester to Tifton December 2011, and the transition has treated the company well. The easy access to I-75, continued growth of Tifton, and larger office space have all led to increased productivity and volume for the statewide company ran by childhood friends Jerry Cooper and Darrell Powell, who lived three houses apart since elementary school while growing up in Sylvester.
-
AT&T Commits to Georgia’s Future
Features, April 30, 2014
AT&T made a significant investment in both serving Georgia customers and employing more Georgians in 2013 through the communication company’s Project Velocity IP. Georgia CEO spoke to AT&T Media Relations Manager Ann Elsas on the impact AT&T is having on the state.
-
Q&A with Georgia DOL’s Business Service Unit Director
Features, April 17, 2014
As the Georgia Department of Labor approaches the first anniversary of their Business Service Unit, we chatted with Director Linda Manis about their progress in year one and what lies ahead for the BSU.
-
Mercer University Beats Duke; Prepares for Continued Growth
Features, April 10, 2014
The past few years have been all about growth for Mercer University—especially in the medical sector--with a continued effort to double the number of medical students by adding more programs for aspiring medical professionals, such as their Ph.D. in Clinical Medical Psychology degree and a four-year program added at the Savannah campus. The Mercer Health Sciences Center, which opened in 2012, is another piece to help "address the shortage of healthcare access in our region," President Underwood says.
-
Savannah Author & Social Media Professional Debuts at #1 on Amazon in Category
Features, April 10, 2014
Savannah writer and social media professional Shawndra Russell released a new ebook yesterday filled with tips for how business owners can step up their social media game.
-
Georgia Ports Authority Has Banner Year in 2013, Looks to Top It in 2014
Features, January 22, 2014
When success is part of your DNA, it can become tempting to rest on your laurels and keep doing more of the same. Or, your company can keep your foot on the gas and strive for more. Georgia Ports Authority certainly falls into the latter category, partly because the whole state—heck, the whole country—is watching.
-
Macon Chamber to Roll Out One Macon! Strategy in 2014
Features, January 09, 2014
In 2013, the Macon Chamber partnered with 21st Century Partnership, Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, Macon Water Authority, Georgia Power, and The Community Foundation to hire Market Street consulting to lay out a new community and economic development strategy they’ve coined, “One Macon! Our Vision, Our Future.”