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• U.S. Chamber Index Dips As Small Businesses See High Inflation Persisting

  September 26, 2022

  This quarter, small businesses’ concern over inflation reached a new high as more brace for an uncertain future according to the latest MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index.

• Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Names New President & CEO

  September 23, 2022

  The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce has named native Macon resident Jessica Walden as President & Chief Executive Officer.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Dan Cathy, Chairman of Chick-fil-A

  September 23, 2022

  Founded 76 years ago right here in Hapeville, GA, Chick-fil-A and its Chairman Dan Cathy, recently received the 2022 goBeyondProfit Champion Award. This recognition is based on their success in consistently delivering care through meaningful daily moments that permeate the Chick-fil-A culture and result in decades of generosity.

• Aflac Survey Asks Americans, 'What Seems Risky to You?'

  September 22, 2022

  Most Americans, especially those with more income and education, are more concerned about mental health than challenges over the economy, the political environment or COVID-19. A surprising percentage of employees are ready to quit their jobs and start a business.

• Jekyll Island Authority Approves Lease to Establish Mercer Medicine Clinic

  September 22, 2022

  The Jekyll Island Authority has approved a lease agreement to establish a Mercer Medicine rural health clinic in the island’s Beach Village commercial center.

• TCSG Announces Availability of $1 Million in Funding To Support Apprenticeships

  September 21, 2022

  The Technical College System of Georgia, announces the availability of $1 Million in High Demand Career Initiatives Program funds to support the development and expansion of registered apprenticeships in Georgia’s high-demand industries.

• Georgia-based NCR to Separate Into Two Independent, Industry-leading Companies

  September 20, 2022

  NCR Corporation a leading enterprise technology provider to banks, retailers and restaurants, today announced its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate NCR into two independent, publicly traded companies.

• GMSDC Kicks Off the 3rd Observance of Minority Business Opportunity Week in Georgia

  September 19, 2022

  The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, in partnership with the state of Georgia and area cities and counties, is gearing up to observe the 3rd annual observance of Minority Business Opportunity Week on September 19th – 23rd.

• USG Foundation Raises More Than $600,000 for Need-based Scholarships

  September 19, 2022

  The 18th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on September 8th, raised more than $600,000 from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia students across the state.

• Community Leaders Inducted as Honorary Commanders

  September 16, 2022

  Middle Georgia community leaders were inducted into the Robins Air Force Base Honorary Commander Program in a ceremony at the Robins Museum of Aviation September 14th.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Bob Googe of Jittery Joe’s Coffee

  September 16, 2022

  During a recent conversation in Athens, Georgia, goBeyondProfit sat down with the founder and CEO of Jittery Joe’s Coffee, Bob Googe. Bob’s professional journey has traversed between management consulting, ministry and entrepreneurship.

• State Job's Number Hits New All-Time High as GDOL Hosts Virtual Job Fair

  September 16, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia's August unemployment rate was 2.8 percent for the second consecutive month while jobs numbers reached another all-time high increasing almost 16,000 from July.

• NewTown Macon and Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages Announce Winners of Downtown Diversity Initiative

  September 14, 2022

  With funding from Wells Fargo, and in partnership with the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages, NewTown Macon just completed the third round of the Downtown Diversity Initiative. Today, NewTown Macon and the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages announced the winners of the 2022 Downtown Diversity Initiative at Niche 385.

• Cox donates $100K to Otis Redding Center for the Arts

  September 13, 2022

  Friday evening, Cox Communications presented The Otis Redding Foundation with a $100,000 donation to support the construction of the new Otis Redding Center for the Arts on downtown Macon’s Cotton Avenue.

• Electric, Propane & Natural Gas Vehicles Head Across State for Annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow

  September 12, 2022

  The 12th annual Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols, and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia, continues its four-city showcase of fleet vehicles

• America's Swimming Pool Company Continues Nationwide Growth with Opening of 10 New Locations

  September 09, 2022

  America's Swimming Pool Company, the nation's leading swimming pool service franchise, is expanding rapidly throughout the country, opening 10 new locations in the first half of 2022.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Rashe Malcolm, Founder and Owner of Athens-Based Rashe’s Cuisine

  September 09, 2022

  Rashe Malcolm, Founder and Owner of Rashe’s Cusine joined us on a panel conversation at a recent regional CEO Forum in Athens. We spoke with three founders who have established businesses rooted in this type of generosity. A generosity that is unfaltering, listens closely to the needs of its community and responds with equal measures of expertise and kindness.

• AGC Georgia Hosts Regional Construction Skills Challenges for High School Students

  September 07, 2022

  The Associated General Contractors of Georgia has joined forces with contractors from across the state to host construction students for seven regional Workforce Development Alliance Skills Challenges.

• Secretary of the Air Force Receives Mission Transformation, Software Innovation Updates at Robins AFB

  September 02, 2022

  Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Robins Air Force Base, Aug. 30th to receive new mission updates and see some of the innovative advances being made with educational and industry partners, including Houston County Board of Education and the Development Authority of Houston County.

• Mauldin & Jenkins Appoints 10 New Partners

  September 02, 2022

  Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, a leading accounting and advisory firm in the Southeast and nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of 10 new firm partners, effective September 1st.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Jon Williams of Better Communities Collaborative

  September 02, 2022

  Early this year, goBeyondProfit Champion and CEO of Better Communities Collaborative Jon Williams co-hosted a CEO Forum in Athens. The conversation between the panelists and the attendees offered a glimpse into the mindset of the entrepreneur and small business owner today. We wrestled with the pressures business leaders face today and the role of small business in helping navigate the mental health crisis and the cry for business to solve societal issues.

• Chick-fil-A Shared Table Program Passes 15 Million Meal Milestone, Furthering Commitment to Help Fight Hunger

  September 01, 2022

  Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of participating Chick-fil-A restaurant Operators, the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program has achieved a major milestone: donating more than 15 million meals since the start of the program to help fight food insecurity and reduce food waste in the local communities it serves.

• MicroLife Institute is Bringing Their Biggest Tiny House Festival to Middle Georgia

  August 31, 2022

  MicroLife Institute, a pioneer in education and advocacy for abundant housing and better housing policy, is bringing its signature South Eastern Tiny House Festival to Danville this October.

• 14th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced

  August 31, 2022

  Following a two-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2022 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.

• Consumer Confidence Improved in August

  August 31, 2022

  The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in August, following three consecutive monthly declines.

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