Features
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Pellicano Construction Sees Development Uptick, Growth for Georgia
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.
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The University of Georgia SBDC’s StartSmart Program Returns to Middle Georgia
March 16, 2015
Georgia is home to 962,085 small businesses. Owning your own business is the American dream, but building it to withstand the test of time takes a unique set of tools – and a lot of hard work. The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s StartSmart 2015 program will help you launch a business built for today’s challenging times.
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Jim Blanchard on Changing the Leadership Culture
March 12, 2015
When former Chairman & CEO of Synovus Jim Blanchard retired, his agenda didn’t fill with days dedicated to front-porch sitting. He desired to perpetuate and expand the influence of what he calls “servant leadership.” He proposed the concept of a leadership forum to his successor, who, understanding the value, eagerly agreed to sponsor the program. That was 10 years ago. The 10th annual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum will roll out later this year in August.
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The Brokery Brings Unique Real Estate Expertise to Middle Georgia
March 11, 2015
About two months ago, George Emami opened The Brokery, an independent boutique real-estate firm serving commercial, higher-end residential, and historically significant properties. He brings 15 years of real-estate experience to Middle Georgia, having worked as a real estate agent, builder, and developer.
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Schedule of Events Announced for the 2015 Cherry Blossom Festival
March 10, 2015
The International Cherry Blossom Festival is excited to announce the schedule of events for the 33rd annual Festival taking place throughout Macon, Georgia, from March 19th through April 4th.
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GEICO Employees Exceed $1.1M Campaign Goal for United Way of Central Georgia
March 09, 2015
Local residents, community leaders and GEICO associates attended a thank-you event at the GEICO office in Macon as the company and its associates were named United Way of Central Georgia’s top contributor for the 11th year in a row, pledging $1,140,169 during the 2014 United Way campaign.
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Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Kicks Off Year-Round Community Cleanup Initiative
March 06, 2015
The Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Commission kicked off a year round community clean up initiative on Thursday, in Third Street Park as part of the Great American Cleanup. The importance of having clean streets and neighborhoods, as well as how important it is for everyone to take park in the effort, was discussed by Executive Director Dr. Pam Carswell, Litter Prevention Committee Chair Ron Foster, and Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert.
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From The Floor Up – Georgia's Shaw Industries Invests In People
March 05, 2015
Vance Bell, CEO of Shaw Industries, headquartered in Dalton, maintains that there are few businesses for which people aren’t the company’s greatest asset. That is why Shaw’s mission —“Great People. Great Products. Great Service. Always.”—begins with people.
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Mercer, SVdP, Macon-Bibb & United Way of Central Georgia to Host Poverty Action Summit
March 04, 2015
Mercer University, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, the Macon-Bibb Commission, and United Way of Central Georgia will co-sponsor a Poverty Action Summit, today from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., on Mercer's Macon campus.
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State Bank and Trust Company Creates Insurance Division With Acquisition
March 03, 2015
State Bank and Trust Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Bank Financial Corporation , announced today that it has launched an insurance division to offer State Bank customers a full range of personal and commercial insurance products.
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Cox Introduces the Next Generation in Home Security, Automation to Middle Georgia
March 02, 2015
Adding to its comprehensive portfolio of communications services including high speed Internet, cable TV and digital telephone, Cox Communications announced today the launch of Cox Homelife to customers in the Middle Georgia market. Cox first piloted the home security and automation product in Arizona in 2011 and has since rolled out the service across its other markets over the past several years.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark on Transportation Funding: We Can’t Afford to Wait
February 27, 2015
There are few things more important to any community than transportation, and the same goes for any business. No matter what size or location our communities need safe, efficient connectivity for both residents and businesses. This is why improving Georgia’s transportation infrastructure has long been a focus of the Georgia Chamber and why it is our highest priority for the 2015 legislative session.
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Mercer to Celebrate Engineers Week with Luncheon Featuring GDOT Deputy Commissioner
February 25, 2015
Mercer University’s School of Engineering will celebrate Engineers Week this week, with a Thursday luncheon featuring a presentation by Todd Long, P.E., deputy commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation.
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Matthew Michael on Four Ways to Better Understand Your Clients
February 23, 2015
Matthew Michael from M&R Marketing explains better ways to understand your clients, which should in turn produce a higher level of customer service, improve retention rates, and grow your business.
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Mercer’s Executive Forum Continues with Presentation by Lockheed Martin’s Shan Cooper
February 20, 2015
Mercer University’s 2014-2015 Executive Forum, presented by BB&T, continues Feb. 24 with presentations in Atlanta and Macon by Shan Cooper, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company – Marietta.
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Michael Chalmers: The Greatest Champions for Your Brand May Be a Lot Closer than You Think
February 19, 2015
Billions are spent every year to promote brands, but who or what is the best vehicle to carry the message? Some brands rise to the top through clever advertising. Some garner awards to underscore brand value. Others shell out big bucks for celebrity endorsements. Still others put the CEO front and center as a trusted voice for the corporation. Middle Georgia Owner of Spherion Staffing Michael Chalmers shares some insight with us.
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Transportation Survey Finds Georgians Solidly Support Funding Reform
February 17, 2015
The Georgia Transportation Alliance today released a survey of statewide voters on the topic of transportation funding. Results indicate that likely voters are willing to pay more at the pump to maintain and enhance critical transportation infrastructure.
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Georgia Leaders Weigh in on This Week's 27th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt
February 12, 2015
While business expansion and recruitment for Georgia is the overall goal of the 27th annual Georgia Quail Hunt this week, the wooing is taking place among the wiregrass and pines of Southwest Georgia plantations.The event welcomed 18 business and industry recruitment and expansion prospects from around the world to Southwest Georgia.
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Stetson School of Busines Releases Results of Inaugural Middle Georgia Economic Outlook Survey
February 11, 2015
Mercer University’s Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics released the results of its inaugural Middle Georgia Economic Outlook Survey on Tuesday. The School and chamber partners received responses to their electronic survey from nearly 300 individuals. Dr. Aleksander Tomic, associate professor of economics, compiled the results,
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Governor Deal Pushes Georgia to Improve Education and Infrastructure in 2015
February 10, 2015
Georgia ranks number one in the nation in terms of its business climate. In an interview with Georgia CEO, Governor Nathan Deal shares how he believes attention to industry and infrastructure in 2015 will move Georgia forward and preserve its status as the best state to do business.
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How to Stand Apart as a Business in a Competitive Landscape
February 09, 2015
Running a small business isn’t an easy thing. The first thing you need to do to keep your small business competitive and relevant is to know about the current business landscape. The only way to do that is to engage in a good bit of research.
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Pete Tosh on Interviewing & Selecting: Most of Us Gravitate Toward Applicants Like Us
February 06, 2015
Few leaders would argue with the thought that the Recruiting, Interviewing & Selection process significantly impacts their organization’s productivity, customer satisfaction, growth & profitability. And, of course, the effectiveness of that process can be no greater than the quality of the interviews themselves. Middle Georgia's Pete Tosh gives us four, proven best practices for assessing talent.
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Mercer University, College Hill Alliance, Macon-Bibb Break Ground on The Lofts at Mercer Project
February 05, 2015
Mercer University, along with the College Hill Alliance and Macon-Bibb County, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday afternoon to mark the beginning of construction on the University’s latest student lofts project.
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AT&T Georgia: Connectivity and the Internet of Things
February 04, 2015
Under the guidance of Beth Shiroishi, President, AT&T Georgia, the company participates in and supports the eco-system created by the crossover of the technology and communications industries. The company focuses on improving high speed access to networks and the productive, innovative use of those networks to change the way people interact with their world.
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Cox Connects Middle Georgia Month Kicks Off
February 02, 2015
Cox Communications today announced that Sunday, February 1, will be the kickoff of Cox Connects Middle Georgia, a month-long event aimed at closing the digital divide by connecting low-income families to the Internet.