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• Construction Education Foundation of Georgia Rebrands As “Construction Ready”

  February 10, 2022

  This week the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) announced it is expanding its work beyond Georgia, enhancing its services, and changing its name to “Construction Ready.”

• Georgia Saw 56.6% Increase in New Business Applications, 2nd Largest in U.S.

  February 09, 2022

  A recent Federal Reserve Bank study noted that the pandemic caused an additional 200,000 businesses to close their doors last year, with small businesses comprising the bulk of the difference. However, it hasn’t been all bad news for the nation’s small businesses. A real-time survey of business applications conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau offers encouraging results.

• Georgia-Based Nonprofits Announce Transformative Investment to Help Students Overcome Obstacles to Learning

  February 08, 2022

  The Communities In Schools of Georgia state office and independent affiliate Communities In Schools of Atlanta work to ensure every student, regardless of race, zip code, or history of marginalization has what they need to succeed in school and beyond.

• Governor Announces Over $5.6 Million in Grants for Law Enforcement Training Program

  February 07, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Executive Director Jay Neal announced the awards of 46 grants totaling $5,618,762 through the Law Enforcement Training Grant Program.

• The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Georgia Announces Youth Of The Year Winner & Endowment Fund

  February 04, 2022

  The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia is pleased to announce the Youth of the Year winner for 2021-2022 is Ms. Aliayah Simmons. A Central High School senior, Simmons will go on to represent the Central Georgia region at the statewide Youth of the Year competition, held virtually later this year.

• Global Production Company Behind Super Bowl Halftime Stage Set To Open Atlanta Outpost

  February 04, 2022

  As it gears up for the biggest sporting event of the year, All Access is officially setting up shop in the Hollywood of the South. With its well-established Los Angeles client base that continues to relocate projects to Georgia, the global company is following suit by expanding its presence with an Atlanta location to better serve its television, film and entertainment clients.

• Middle Georgia Freightliner-Isuzu Unveils New Facility Four Years After Catastrophic Fire

  February 03, 2022

  Middle Georgia Freightliner-Isuzu held a grand opening to unveil their new facility to the public. This ribbon cutting comes four years after their original facility burned to the ground in a fire.

• Chick-fil-A Holds Onto Top Fast Food Spot in MBLM's Brand Intimacy COVID Study

  February 03, 2022

  The fast food industry maintained its sixth place ranking in the second year of the pandemic according to MBLM's Brand Intimacy COVID Study, which analyzes brands based on emotional connections during the pandemic.

• Georgia Chamber and Fiserv Award Recipients of Small Diverse Business Program

  February 03, 2022

  The Georgia Chamber has announced the recipients for this year's Small Diverse Business program memberships. Eight diverse businesses will have the opportunity to take full advantage of a one-year membership to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

• CGTC to Host Aerospace Summit for Area High School Students and Community Partners

  February 02, 2022

  Central Georgia Technical College will host 150 students from Bibb, Houston, Jones, and Monroe school districts at the CGTC Aviation Training Center for the annual “Fly High with Careers in Aerospace Summit” in Macon, February 4, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Governor Announces Almost $408 Million in Awards to Provide Broadband Access

  February 02, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp, joined by members of the Broadband Infrastructure Committee and state leaders, announced almost $408 million in preliminary awards which will provide communities, households, and businesses in 70 Georgia counties access to faster and more reliable broadband.

• U.S. Small Businesses Continue to See Strong Job Gains and Worker Pay Increases in January

  February 02, 2022

  National small business job growth continued to increase in January as did earnings for workers, according to the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch.

• Third Wave Digital Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

  February 01, 2022

  Third Wave Digital, is celebrating 25 years of dedication and service. Created in 1997, Third Wave Digital has been a beacon within the marketing industry, servicing various local, regional, and national clientele. Starting as a video production company, Third Wave has expanded to become a full-service creative agency, with thousands of projects ranging from multiple sectors such as higher education, banking, automotive, and more.

• Georgia’s In Good Company Report Reveals 1,700+ Businesses Operating Generously

  February 01, 2022

  Here at the start of 2022, there’s great news to share -- people trust business more than any other institution in their lives. With this increased trust comes hopeful expectations. This annual In Good Company Report highlights the more than 1,700 goBeyondProfit member companies on this business generosity journey.

• Georgia Power Files Plan Preparing for Future Energy Landscape

  February 01, 2022

  On Monday, Georgia Power filed its 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) which sets forth a proactive, innovative and transformational roadmap for how the company will continue to meet the energy needs of customers, local communities and the State of Georgia for future generations.

• NewTown Macon Accepting Applications For Entrepreneur’s Academy

  January 31, 2022

  NewTown Macon is now accepting applications for its 2022 Entrepreneur’s Academy cohort. Entrepreneur’s Academy equips aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners with foundational skills to grow and scale their business concepts successfully and sustainably.

• Georgia Lottery Raises $376.5M for HOPE, Pre-K in Second Quarter of FY22

  January 31, 2022

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it generated $376,513,000 in profits for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception to more than $24.6 billion.

• MHI RJ Aviation Group Expands MRO Network with New Facility in Macon

  January 28, 2022

  MHI RJ Aviation Group announced that it is expanding its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Network with the opening of a new facility in Macon. The new facility will be located at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport and is part of MHIRJ's growing footprint in North America servicing the CRJ Series fleet.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Inaugural Members of Hub Chamber Council

  January 28, 2022

  Acknowledging Georgia’s larger cities and counties outside of the Metro Atlanta region have their own unique issues and concerns that demand a more coordinated and specific program of work, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce along with its chamber partners are proud to announce the creation of the Hub Chamber Council.

• MGA President Highlights Successful Fundraising Campaign, Building Projects, Economic Outlook, And More In State of the University Address

  January 27, 2022

  Despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID pandemic, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) made great strides in 2021, including pulling in $11.6 million in a record-breaking fundraising campaign, launching its first doctorate, and attracting greater numbers of students applying for admission, Dr. Christopher Blake, MGA president, said in his 2022 State of the University address on Wednesday, Jan. 26.

• Delta is Driving Change for the Earth and the People on It

  January 27, 2022

  Delta is accelerating its efforts to build a more sustainable and people-first future for air travel. Starting this month, the airline will refresh its onboard product offerings with artisan-made amenity kits, recycled bedding, reusable and biodegradable service ware and premium canned wine.

• Robins Financial Credit Union Celebrates 100th Anniversary with United Way of Central Georgia

  January 26, 2022

  Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed $100,000 to the United Way of Central Georgia. This year the United Way of Central Georgia is celebrating their 100th Anniversary. Originally founded in 1922 as the Community Chest of Macon and Bibb County, the organization was created to conduct a single, community-wide fundraising campaign for local nonprofit agencies.

• Georgia Ports Authority Tops 5.5M TEUs, 650K Units in 2021

  January 26, 2022

  The Port of Savannah moved a record 5.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in Calendar Year 2021, growing volumes by a million TEUs, or 20 percent, compared to 2020. In Brunswick, Colonel’s Island Terminal handled 649,550 units of cars, trucks and machinery, an increase of 10.6 percent.

• CEOs Eye 2022 With Optimism and a Dash of Uncertainty

  January 25, 2022

  175 CEOs across 15 industries shared their perspectives, expectations, thoughts, and priorities for the next 12 months.

• Robert Bunch Named President, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield in Georgia

  January 24, 2022

  Anthem announced that Robert Bunch has been named President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia.

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