Features
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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.
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Robins Chamber Announces 2015 Leadership Robins Region Class
January 30, 2015
The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 25 participants for the 2015 Leadership Robins Region Program. The Leadership Robins Region Program is designed to help prepare and encourage the business community’s emerging leaders to seek leadership positions within their community.
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Macon Economic Development Commission Hosts Developers' Day
January 29, 2015
The Macon Economic Development Commission (MEDC) will host project managers from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia EMC and Georgia Power in Macon on Thursday January 29 and Friday January 30. This event is sponsored by Georgia Power Company.
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Mercer’s BB&T Center for Undergraduate Research in Public Policy, Capitalism Awards Research Grants
January 28, 2015
Mercer University’s BB&T Center for Undergraduate Research in Public Policy and Capitalism this week announced the recipients of its latest round of grants supporting student research in economics, finance or other related areas.
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Chris Clark Discusses The Georgia Chamber's 2015 Initiatives, 100th Anniversary
January 27, 2015
2015 marks the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s centennial year. Lucy Adams, Senior Editor, spoke with Georgia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Chris Clark, about the Chamber’s plans to expand Georgia2Georgia, remain active in the political sphere, promote leadership in Georgia’s communities and commemorate its 100 year milestone.
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Matthew Michael on Six Ways to Maximize your Website
January 26, 2015
Most of you will agree that your business website should be an integral part of your marketing efforts and that you'd like to use it as effectively as possible. The function of a website differs greatly based on the industry, but there are several universal ways to grow your business through better utilization of your website. Matthew Michael from M&R Marketing explains.
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How to Craft an Employee Feedback Survey (to Get Useful Answers)
January 22, 2015
Employee satisfaction surveys are important for keeping your team happy and productive. In general, you should run an employee feedback survey at least once per year to find out how happy your employees are and what they might change about your workplace culture.
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Three Maconites Among Most Influential Georgians
January 20, 2015
Three Maconites – including Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, President and CEO of Navicent Health; Robert A.B. Reichert, Mayor of Macon-Bibb County; and Bill Underwood, President of Mercer University - were recently included on Georgia Trend’s annual listing of “100 Most Influential Georgians.” State Representative Larry O’Neal of Bonaire was also included on the list.
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Stephanie Mills Headlines the Tubman’s 19th Annual All That Jazz Concert
January 19, 2015
All That Jazz is the Tubman Museum’s signature fundraiser. Each year, contributors put on their after five attire to enjoy a celebrity recording artist, excellent food and an after party and dance. The Charles H. Jones Family Foundation is the presenting sponsor for this year’s event.
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3 Points to Getting Online With Your Business
January 16, 2015
When you first think of getting online with your business, what comes to mind? Probably a website. Luckily today there are several ways to have an “online presence” for your business. Not all of them involve a website. In fact, social media and ecommerce platforms can serve as stand-ins for a website until you are ready. Here are some things to consider.
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UGA SBDC Launches Digital Marketing Boot Camp in Warner Robins January 29th
January 15, 2015
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is launching Digital Marketing Boot Camp in Warner Robins January 29th, followed by more Digital Boot Camps scheduled throughout the state, providing the latest marketing strategies for business. Digital Marketing Boot Camp is designed specifically for business owners and organizations who want to strategically develop marketing technologies to build loyal customers and increase profits.
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Georgia Chamber “Eggs & Issues” - Education, Transportation Initiatives Key to Georgia Maintaining Competitive Edge, Top Business Ranking
January 14, 2015
The state’s top three executives--Governor Nathan Deal, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker David Ralston--stayed on message and virtually read from the same page at the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast” held yesterday at the Georgia World Congress Center. An attendance of nearly 2,000 executives, business owners, elected officials and Chamber of Commerce members celebrated the organization’s 100th anniversary while warmly welcoming the pro-business remarks of the state’s leadership.
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Macon-Based Secure Health Names New CEO
January 13, 2015
Secure Health Plans of Georgia, LLC (Secure Health), a Macon-based healthcare management company, announced today that Albert Ertel has become President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Ertel replaces Mr. Robbin Morton, who recently retired from the position after 12 years of successful leadership.
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Pete Tosh on Using Customer Emotions to Generate Customer Loyalty
January 12, 2015
Positive customer experiences should be the goal of your and all organizations. And these positive experiences result in-part from satisfying three primary customer needs. But, as you know, shaping positive customer experiences is complex – let me illustrate with a personal experience.
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New Hires Will Enhance Fundraising, Alumni Relations at Middle Georgia State
January 09, 2015
Middle Georgia State College’s Office of Institutional Advancement is expanding the scope of alumni relations and fundraising with key hires.
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Georgia’s Global Gateway Staged to Grow in 2015
January 08, 2015
Curtis Foltz, Executive Director, Georgia Ports Authority, looks forward to another year of record growth in 2015, which is slated to ring in with the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project and a continued focus on efficiency.
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How Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Differs at Big and Small Businesses
January 06, 2015
Many people are aware that big companies are much more likely than small businesses to offer employer-sponsored health insurance to their employees. The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), an annual effort to query nearly 40,000 establishments, conducted by the Federal Government’s Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shows that only 34.8 percent of private sector establishments with fewer than 50 employees provi
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CEO of Navicent Health Named The Telegraph’s 2014 Person of the Year
January 05, 2015
Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, President and CEO of Navicent Health, has been named the “2014 Person of the Year” by The Telegraph, central Georgia’s daily newspaper.