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Azalea House Uses Local Talent, Charm to Create Unique Southern Experience at Masters
March 08, 2017
The Masters Tournament returns to Augusta on April 3-9, and if you are looking to enjoy the week of golf amid true Southern hospitality, you’ll want to check out The Azalea House. According to General Manager, Chris DeMain, this premier hospitality facility, located on Azalea Drive in the National Hills neighborhood just across the street from the course, is fully focused on hospitality and understanding client entertainment.
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Sen. John F. Kennedy: State of the Assembly
March 06, 2017
The rest of the nation looks toward our great state when it comes to criminal justice reform. This isn’t because we’re particularly radical; it’s because each of our branches of government constantly work toward common sense reform that makes it easier for private citizens to navigate the law.
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M&R Marketing: 5 Reasons You Need a Marketing Plan for Your Business
February 24, 2017
Did anyone else just lift your head and realize the holidays are over and we’re almost half way through the first quarter of 2017? Every year, November through January seems to have a mind of its own, with no regard for what I need to get done. Our last couple articles have focused on helping you fight back and make the most of these important months in the life of your business. If you haven’t carved out the time to evaluate 2016 and plan for 2017, then this article is for you.
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Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Visits State’s Only Nationally-Verified Level I Trauma Center at Navicent Health
February 22, 2017
The Honorable Nathan Deal, Governor of the State of Georgia, visited The Medical Center, Navicent Health on Tuesday to tour the hospital’s nationally-verified Level I Trauma Center. MCNH boasts the only Level I Trauma Center in the state nationally verified by the American College of Surgeons.
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Georgia Touts Another Year as a Leader in International Trade
February 22, 2017
The Georgia Department of Economic Development released Georgia’s 2016 trade numbers, which reinforce the states position as a front-runner in the global economy and as a leader in international trade.
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BTV Systems Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary in Middle Georgia
February 14, 2017
BTV Systems is excited to celebrate 50 years of business. The company was founded in 1967 as Bloomfield TV, a consumer and industrial electronics service facility before quickly evolving into a security company and security systems integrator.
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29th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt Highlights Southwest Georgia
February 09, 2017
Just weeks after two tornados tore through Southwest Georgia, the region played host to the 29th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt, one of the premier economic development events in the nation and the largest for that corner of the state.
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Latest Survey Results for The Georgia Climate Index Suggest Major Shift in Outlook for Future Business Conditions
February 07, 2017
The results of the fourth quarter Georgia CEO survey suggests that Georgia business leaders feel more optimistic about the current business conditions in Georgia compared to the previous surveys. The purpose of the surveys is to better understand how general business conditions are impacting Georgia CEO subscribers on a quarterly basis. Georgia CEO partners with the Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development (BBRED), a member of the College of Business at Georgia Southern University, to prepare, distribute and analyze the survey.
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Matthew Michael: 3 Ways to Make your Business Goals Stick
February 02, 2017
If you’ve ever made goals for your business or for your life, you know how difficult they are to keep. You also know the joy that comes when you complete your goals and the stress and frustration that comes when you fail to make progress. The year slips by so quickly and without a plan in place to make your goals stick, you will likely find yourself at the end of the year wondering where all the time went.
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Michael Chalmers: Is Money All that Employees Care About?
February 01, 2017
Like the Kardashians or a Super Bowl quarterback, the superstars of workplace perks make headline news. Unlimited vacation policies, free food, games and napping rooms may be enviable, but not every employer either can or may even want to offer these types of enticements to lure great employees. The good news is that employees are okay with that. In the absence of over-the-top perks, what else do employees want? Spherion has been asking that question for nearly 20 years. The findings of its Emerging Workforce Study tell us that what employees really want is fair compensation, career mobility, flexibility and integrity.
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Blue Bird Awarded $4.4M to Develop Electric School Bus
January 30, 2017
In December of 2016, the Department of Energy announced that they would be awarding $15M to organizations in an effort to accelerate the adoption of advanced and alternative fuel vehicles. Blue Bird Corporation, a bus manufacturer located in Fort Valley, GA, was presented the largest amount at $4.4M in order to develop a zero-emissions, 100% V2G electric school bus.
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Mercer Innovation Center, SparkMacon to Launch Start-Up Land Business Development Program for Middle Georgia Community
January 30, 2017
Mercer Innovation Center and SparkMacon are partnering to offer Start-Up Land, a business development program that is free and open to the public, designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who find themselves in the space between an initial idea and an actual business.
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Historic Macon Seeks Neighborhood Input
January 23, 2017
Historic Macon Foundation will host a Neighborhood Incubator public meeting on Tuesday, January 24 capturing public input on how to improve and strengthen Macon’s neighborhoods. Discussion from the meeting will facilitate a neighborhood training program developed by University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for development of Leadership Development. The Neighborhood Incubator project is funded by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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Robins Air Force Base Reaches New Heights with FieldTurf
January 19, 2017
Airmen at Robins Air Force Base will now train and compete on the world’s leading artificial turf. This month the Georgia military base inaugurated a renovated outdoor field that showcases FieldTurf’s Classic HD system.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2017 Class & Programs
January 19, 2017
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees recently announced the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia. Sixty-three participants were selected from a pool of several hundred candidates. With a principal focus on “Georgia A State of Mind,” the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia will travel to Brasstown Valley, Jesup, Jekyll Island, Perry and Brasselton.
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Georgia Employers’ Association Announces Managerial Leadership Workshop Series
January 13, 2017
Georgia Employers’ Association and the Focus Group are pleased to announce the 2017 schedule for the five session workshop series, Leadership that Enhances Organizational Results. The course is designed for organizational leaders, managers, and supervisors who want to improve their ability to achieve business results and meet their performance objectives.
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Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues: Government Leaders Optimistically Address Initiatives, State’s Future
January 11, 2017
Georgia’s top elected officials addressed their priorities and proposals to nearly 2,000 attendees at the Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast,” on Tuesday. The meeting coincided with the 2017 state legislative session opening this week.
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UGA President, Mayor Reichert Discuss Collaborations and Future Partnerships
January 05, 2017
A meeting with Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert was an opportunity for University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead to learn more about the assistance the university provided Macon-Bibb before, during and after its government consolidation.
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MEDC & MBCIA Reach New Economic Development Agreement
January 04, 2017
The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority and the Macon Economic Development Commission announce that the two groups have signed an agreement to restructure the Economic Development Team for Macon-Bibb County, that will be effective January 1st.
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Matthew Michael on Planning for Next Year: How 30 Business Owners Set & Achieve Their Goals
December 15, 2016
We interact with hundreds of business owners and executive leaders each year and if you give us more than 10 minutes, the conversation will veer toward the goals for their business and ours. For most of us, we go to sleep and wake up thinking about our businesses. Today’s article will discuss the importance of creating a primary focus for the coming year and explore a few strategies for maintaining and achieving that focus.
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Columbus State University and Middle Georgia State University Team Up to Host Program for Emerging and Front-line Leaders
December 13, 2016
The Leadership Institute at Columbus State University and Middle Georgia State University have teamed up to host “How Deep is Your Bench? Leadership Excellence Certification for Rookie Leaders,” a series of programs for front-line managers and emerging leaders in Middle Georgia.
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UGA President, Mayor Reichert Discuss Collaborations and Future Partnerships
December 08, 2016
A meeting with Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert was an opportunity for University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead to learn more about the assistance the university provided Macon-Bibb before, during and after its government consolidation.
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Latest Round of Grants Awarded to Launch Great Ideas for Downtown Macon
December 07, 2016
The Community Foundation of Central Georgia today announced the second round of funded projects from the Downtown Challenge, a three-year, $3 million grant program funding community-driven ideas to transform Downtown Macon, also known as the city’s urban core that stretches from the central business district to surrounding historic neighborhoods.
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Michael Chalmers: Laying the Groundwork for Successful Hiring
December 05, 2016
Build a deck with a hammer alone? Paint a brilliant sunset with only one color? Set a holiday table with nothing more than a turkey? Not likely! Nor does it make sense to rely on a single element to guarantee success in finding that perfect job candidate to fill out a team.
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24th Annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll Scheduled for December 3rd
December 01, 2016
The 24th Annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll – benefiting Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health – will take place on Saturday, December 3rd. Funds from the race will support Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health’s “Healthy Me” childhood obesity program.