Personal Appeal
There’s a lot to be said for doing business the old-fashioned way. You know, negotiating in a convivial manner, making decisions based on mutual trust and sealing the deal with a firm handshake and a smile. That’s the way Georgia’s…
Author: Ellen Berman
Welcoming Small Business
Four years ago, Rick Stallings needed a sensible financial solution to keep his business afloat. Even though the Columbus native and resident had relied on both a major local and a regional bank for nearly two decades, both banks turned…
Phoenix Rising
While healthcare policy – and practices in many areas – remains up in the air in this country, one of the things Georgians have been able to count on for more than 125 years is Grady Memorial Hospital in downtown…
Academic Entrepreneurs
Colleges and universities across Georgia are doing a lot more than providing degree-worthy educations. Within the hallowed halls of academic institutions, there are specialized laboratories where faculty, students and industry professionals are exploring innovative solutions to some of the world’s…
2017 Georgia’s Top 100 Public Companies
When you think about successful businesses in Georgia, The Home Depot, UPS or Coke may pop first to mind. But with the state’s business climate continuing to be ranked No. 1, there is so much more here. In addition to…
2017 Best Places to Work
Ping-pong tables, napping rooms, free massages, bring-your-dog-to-work days. This is the stuff of employee dreams. And for employees of some of the winners of Georgia Trend’s 2017 Best Places to Work survey, it’s what they wake up to every day.…
Ready to Lead
Want to learn the fundamentals of successful business management? You could read a book. Take a tutorial. Glean what works through trial and error. Or you could earn your master’s of business administration degree. An MBA is an esteemed credential,…
Trendsetters: Where the Grass is Greener
UGA’s “Turf Team” has a new bermudagrass cultivar.
High-Tech Career Prep
There is probably no Georgia public academic program that is making as much progress in bringing cutting-edge career preparation closer to prospective students than the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Its 22 colleges and 85 campuses offer 600 associate…
Live, Work, Play Cities
When local governments develop welcoming environments, the results benefit residents and businesses alike. Jobs are created, housing options multiply and recreational opportunities increase. Whether through partnerships with outside agencies, a focus on the environment or a commitment to fun, the…
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