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• Food Safety Breakthroughs Pioneered at FVSU Could Help Improve Health and Spur Economic Growth

  September 18, 2018

  The IFTNext Newsletter recently featured the groundbreaking work of Dr. Ajit Mahapatra and other FVSU researchers, including graduate assistant Hema Degala, who are working to find innovative ways to decontaminate the meat of ruminants.

• John McNair Named President & CEO of Community Bankers Association of Georgia

  September 18, 2018

  The Community Bankers Association of Georgia announced that John McNair, executive vice president of member relations at the Independent Community Bankers of America in Washington, D.C., was named CBA president and CEO.

• Amazon Storefronts: Over a Million Products From Nearly 20,000 U.S. Small Businesses From All 50 States

  September 18, 2018

  Amazon opens “Amazon Storefronts,” a new store for customers to shop exclusively from U.S. small and medium-sized businesses selling on Amazon.

• GeorgiaForward Forum Focuses on Engaging Georgia's Next Generation of Leaders

  September 17, 2018

  Are you ready for a different kind of leadership conference to help chart Georgia’s future? Make plans now to attend the 2018 GeorgiaForward Forum.

• Governor Deal Announces New Supreme Court & Appeals Court Appointments

  September 17, 2018

  Gov. Nathan Deal announced the appointment of the Honorable Charlie Bethel as a justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. Bethel will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice P. Harris Hines. Deal also announced the appointment of the Honorable Christian A. Coomer to the Court of Appeals of Georgia to fill the vacancy created by Bethel’s appointment.

• Robins Set to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage September 15th–October 15th

  September 14, 2018

  From the Civil War to the conflicts of today, people with Hispanic Heritage roots have defended the United States and its way of life. Robins will reflect on Hispanic Americans’ tradition, history and culture, as it celebrates this community’s achievements and contributions in history Sept. 15 – Oct. 15.

• Georgia Chamber Named State Chamber of the Year

  September 14, 2018

  The Council of State Chambers, named the Georgia Chamber of Commerce the 2018 State Chamber of Year at its annual award ceremony held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

• Georgia Chamber Announces the Launch of the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition

  September 13, 2018

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition, a statewide advocacy group focused on ensuring the long-term viability and success of Georgia’s screen entertainment industry.

• University System of Georgia Announces Creation of Georgia FinTech Academy

  September 12, 2018

  Chancellor Steve Wrigley and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announced the formation of the Georgia FinTech Academy. The academy is a statewide initiative to create a talent pipeline for Georgia’s fast-growing financial technology (fintech) business sector.

• Attorney General Pledges to Work Toward Health Care Options That Protect Georgians’ Interests

  September 12, 2018

  As Attorney General, I am committed to upholding the rule of law with each decision I make in order to protect the basic principles upon which our nation is founded. It is in keeping with this commitment that I have joined a multi-state coalition challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, a terribly flawed law that has left Georgians with skyrocketing insurance premiums and dwindling access to health care.

• M&R Marketing Group: Would You Hire Yourself? 4 Ways to Self-Evaluate Your Business

  September 10, 2018

  In the grind of growing a business, most of our efforts are externally focused – networking, trade shows, advertising, etc. – and we spend a very small amount of time internally focused. To help encourage this important process, we’re excited to start a 4-part series focused on growing your business from within.

• Delta Flew a Record Number of Customers This Summer. Here's How.

  September 10, 2018

  Saying this summer was a busy one would be a significant understatement. No matter how you slice the data — number of customers carried, flights flown, destinations served, irregular operation days handled — there were records made and broken during the all-important period between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

• B&D Industrial Acquires Western Machine Works

  September 06, 2018

  B&D Industrial, a corporation based out of Macon, announced the acquisition of Western Machine Works, Inc. of Tacoma, Washington.

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2018 Award Winners

  September 06, 2018

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is pleased to announce recipients of three coveted awards to be presented at this year’s annual gala. Leadership Georgia’s Annual Gala and Awards Presentation has become a signature event for honoring and celebrating the outstanding accomplishments and contributions that have been made by alumni and others to Leadership Georgia, our communities and the state as a whole

• Forbes Publisher to kick off 39th Season of The Mercer Executive Forum

  September 05, 2018

  One of the most influential and respected figures in the technology, economic and business worlds, Rich Karlgaard advises audiences on how to harness an organization’s disruptive spirits to maximize business opportunities in the global marketplace.

• Student Entrepreneurship Continues with the Georgia InVenture Prize

  September 05, 2018

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the Georgia InVenture Prize, which is open to students attending public and private colleges across the state. The contest aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and start-up creation.

• Georgia Power Updates Ash Pond Closure Plans for Plants Branch & Bowen

  September 04, 2018

  Georgia Power announced updated, site-specific closure plans for ash ponds at Plants Branch and Bowen as part of its efforts to safely and permanently close 29 ash ponds at 11 current and former coal-fired power plants across the state.

• Goodwill Celebrates Thirty Years of Leadership

  August 30, 2018

  James K. Stiff, President of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA, celebrated his 30th anniversary with the organization.

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Establish Partnership

  August 30, 2018

  On Tuesday, the Georgia Chamber and Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of their strategic partnership as their newest initiative to promote inclusive economic growth and development.

• Georgia Tourism Industry Professionals Honored at Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference

  August 30, 2018

  Several of the state’s top tourism professionals were recognized at the 2018 Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference in Atlanta. Hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus, the annual industry event brought together more than 400 tourism industry professionals from across the state.

• LG Casey Cagle Names Georgia’s College & Career Academy of the Year, Business Partner of the Year

  August 28, 2018

  Lt. Governor Casey Cagle concluded his Eleventh Annual Business and Education Summit, uniting education and business leaders from across the state. Recognizing the successful partnership between the school system, local industry, and community leaders, Cagle named Golden Isles CCA as the 2018 College and Career Academy of the Year. In recognition of the company’s innovative partnerships with more than 20 College and Career Academies across our state, Lt. Governor Cagle named Georgia Power as Business Partner of the Year for 2018.

• United Way of Central Georgia Announces $5.1M Fundraising Goal

  August 27, 2018

  The United Way of Central Georgia hopes to raise more than $5 million for the third time in its history and break a new fundraising record to support 29 community agencies and program initiatives.

• Governor Deal Announces More Than $40M in Development Awards to 60 Communities

  August 27, 2018

  Gov. Nathan Deal announced that 60 Georgia communities will receive a total of more than $40 million in federal assistance to help grow their local economies. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated the funding to Georgia’s Community Development Block Grant program, which is administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

• Senator David Perdue Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Perdue Elementary

  August 27, 2018

  U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) shared the following video recognizing the 25th anniversary of David A. Perdue Elementary School, which was named after his father, David A. Perdue Sr., in August 1993. Mr. Perdue was a longtime educator and served as Superintendent of the Houston County School System for nearly 20 years.

• Ember Bishop Bentley Joins Middle Georgia State University As Chief of Staff & Government Relations Officer

  August 24, 2018

  Ember Bishop Bentley, currently executive director of the Georgia Forestry Foundation and former chief of staff for Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal, is joining Middle Georgia State University as chief of staff and government relations officer. Bentley, who lives in Macon, will begin her new job on September 4th.

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