Features

• Today’s Employees Value Quality of Life More Than Compensation

  September 20, 2024

  A new study by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO finds that 51% of employees left a job due to a lack of generosity to employees, in large part to seek out a better quality of life. So, we asked employees about their pursuit of quality of life, including what, if any, sacrifices they were willing to make regarding compensation to achieve it.

• Georgia Maintains Top Business Ranking - Jobs for Georgians Remain a Top Priority

  September 20, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's August unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, up two-tenths from a revised 3.4 percent in July. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Inaugural Georgia AIM Week to Showcase AI Technology in Manufacturing

  September 19, 2024

  A series of events across Georgia will highlight the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and how it can transform communities and jobs.

• Georgia Breaks Tourism Records for Second Straight Year

  September 18, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the second year in a row and maintained its No. 5 market share ranking among all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for the fourth consecutive year.

• Get Ready, FIN FIT is Coming to Macon!

  September 17, 2024

  Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is excited to announce that the fifth 2024 FIN FIT(Financially Fit) event will be held on October 8 at Mercer University. We are proud to partner with the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and Start Up-Macon for this small business event. This event is free and open to all Georgians.

• USG Foundation Raises $1.85M, Honors Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy & Reveals $10M Partnership for Foster Youth

  September 17, 2024

  The 20th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala has raised $1.85 million from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia students across the state. The USG Foundation also announced a $10 million partnership with Fostering Success Act, Inc., to establish a first-of-its-kind scholarship fund within the system for foster youth in Georgia.

• Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Hosts “Court-Side Conversations” Luncheon at New Macon Pickleball Facility

  September 16, 2024

  The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority hosted their bi-annual Industry Partners Luncheon this Thursday, September 12th, at Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events. The event, themed “Court-Side Conversations,” brought together Human Resources professionals, Plant Managers, and senior leaders from local industries - many of which are global companies – to discuss the critical issues of recruiting and retaining top talent in today’s competitive environment.

• Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit

  September 16, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th consecutive year by Area Development magazine.

• Middle Georgia Regional Commission Officially Opens New Offices in Macon Mall

  September 13, 2024

  The Middle Georgia Regional Commission is officially opened its new and improved offices with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday. The offices are located in the Mall near the new Board of Elections.

• Historic Macon Adds Hillyer House to Fading Five List

  September 13, 2024

  The Hillyer-Kernaghan House, designed by renowned architect Neel Reid, was added to the Historic Macon Foundations’s 2024 Fading Five list on Thursday.

• Unlocking the Power of Employee Assistance Programs

  September 13, 2024

  Nearly two-out-of-three Americans are uncomfortable with the level of emergency savings in their bank accounts according to a recent report, with 27% of adults not having any emergency savings at all.

• Gov. Kemp Hosts Roundtable on Healthcare Civil Litigation Issues

  September 13, 2024

  Joined by other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted leaders from Georgia's healthcare industry today for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies impacting the state's healthcare providers and affordability for hardworking Georgians.

• 2024's Georgia Grown Conference Highlights Networking & Collaboration Among Georgia's Ag Community

  September 12, 2024

  On August 28-29, 2024, the Georgia Grown program held the "Growing Together: A Georgia Grown Conference" at the Columbus Convention Center. The event brought together Georgia Grown members from across the state.

• Consultants Rank the “Top States for Doing Business” — Georgia Ranks #1

  September 11, 2024

  Area Development, the leading site selection and facility planning publication, announces the results of its 2024 Top States for Doing Business survey of location consultants. Georgia retains the #1 spot overall, dominating several key categories, including business incentives programs, logistics and infrastructure, and workforce training programs.

• Macon & Eggs to Feature Panel Discussion On The State Of Education in Georgia with a Special Focus on Macon-Bibb County

  September 10, 2024

  The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is set to host a panel of experts to discuss the latest updates on Georgia's education system, emphasizing Macon-Bibb County, at its morning business advocacy program, Macon & Eggs: State of Education. This breakfast program is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2024.

• Georgia Downtown Association Wraps Up a Dynamic 2024 Conference

  September 10, 2024

  The 2024 Georgia Downtown Conference, held in the charming city of Thomasville, brought together downtown development leaders and enthusiasts from across the state. This year’s conference resulted in an engaging, insightful conference concluding with an awards ceremony.

• GMSDC Announces the 2024 Spirit of Alliance Award Winners

  September 10, 2024

  The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council hosted the 42nd Spirit of Alliance Awards on August 28th at the World Headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company in midtown Atlanta. The event celebrates the corporations, Minority Business Enterprise firms and supplier diversity professionals that are setting the standard for minority small business development in Georgia.

• Award Winning Country Star Jason Aldean To Headline Concert for the Kids On October 3rd

  September 06, 2024

  Award winning Country star and Macon, Georgia native Jason Aldean today announced he will headline a charity show, Concert For the Kids, on October 3, 2024 with special guests Maggie Renfroe and Josh Carson.

• How is the Economic Impact of the Childcare & Maternal Health Crisis in Georgia Affecting Your Business?

  September 06, 2024

  By investing in expanded maternal health services and childcare support, Georgia companies can not only improve employee well-being but also boost their bottom line.

• Macon, Georgia Tour Company and Cultural Fixture, Rock Candy Tours, Now Powered by Visit Macon

  September 05, 2024

  Visit Macon and the Downtown Macon Visitors Center are proud to announce the purchase of Macon, Georgia’s only guided tour company. Rock Candy Tours specialized in showcasing the spirit and legacy of Macon’s rich music history and has offered weekly guided public tours and customized private guided tours for any group size for over 13 years.

• Hyundai Reveals First Look at the Hyundai IONIQ 5, First Vehicle to Be Produced at Metaplant Site

  September 04, 2024

  Hyundai announced the release of the refreshed 2025 IONIQ 5, including a rugged new IONIQ 5 XRT variant, ideal for venturing further off the beaten path. The IONIQ 5 will be the first model range manufactured at the brand-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America facility in Georgia.

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital to Open September 29th

  September 04, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is announcing it will undertake a significant logistical feat on Sunday, September 29 – moving all patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in a single day. Arthur M. Blank Hospital is a 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility with 446 beds; that’s 116 more beds than the current number at Egleston Hospital.

• Georgia Historical Society Names Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Newest Honoree in Georgia Business History Initiative

  August 30, 2024

  On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Georgia Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker in Columbus as part of the Georgia Business History Initiative. Dedicated in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the marker shares the history of Anthem’s Georgia Plan and its significance to Georgia’s economic history.

• Sigma Defense Dedicates New Production Facility in Perry

  August 29, 2024

  Sigma Defense Systems, a leader in defense technology, proudly announced the grand opening of its cutting-edge production facility in Perry, GA. This state-of-the-art, 13,400 square-foot facility will serve as the global hub for Sigma Defense's operations, focusing on the development and deployment of hardware and software solutions.

• Georgia Executives Brace for Political Storm: How to Protect Workplace Culture

  August 29, 2024

  A new report by goBeyondProfit reveals a staggering 56% of executives and 45% of employees fear that politics will disrupt their company culture this year. As the political landscape in Georgia continues to heat up, so too does the potential for workplace disruption.

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