Last week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the third annual Rural Prosperity Summit over a two-day period in Tifton. Nearly 500 business leaders, elected officials and community advocates discussed topics vital to improving opportunities in the state’s rural communities.…
Gas South was honored with the first goBeyondProfit Champion Award. Gas South was chosen out of nominations of companies who gave of their resources, including time and people to serve the community and give back. The company not only showed…
As summer finally lets loose its iron grip and the temps cool off just a bit in Georgia, it’s time to explore the great outdoors. Whether you’re a hiker, paddler or film buff, Sweetwater Creek State Park, just west of…
Atlanta Emerging Markets Inc.(AEMI), created by Invest Atlanta; the Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation; and the Center for Civic Innovation (CCI) have teamed up to award $200,000 in zero-interest loans to four Atlanta entrepreneurs. These individuals are in the early…
Flooding and sea-level rise are growing concerns related to climate change that are affecting coastal cities around the world. Local efforts to prepare for and address these threats in Savannah have recently been recognized by the American Association for the…
For the 23rdyear, Georgia Trend is featuring the best and brightest stars under the age of 40 in our annual “40 Under 40” listing. The current group of young leaders represents the healthcare, legal and nonprofit sectors as well as large…
Imagine the ultimate tailgate party. It would probably include sampling outstanding barbeque and a variety of craft beers while cheering your favorite college football team with friends as you watch on TV. That’s exactly what the inaugural Que & Brew…
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has retained its title as the world’s busiest according to recently released figures by the Airports Council International (ACI). The trade group confirmed that ATL grew 3.3 percent in 2018, serving nearly 107.4 million passengers.…
Gov. Brian Kemp is serious about bringing new business to rural areas of our state. To demonstrate his commitment, he’s launched a rural strike team to create an economic development plan that will attract businesses to rural Georgia and work…
The City of Auburn, west of Athens, recently hosted its first NextGen Ag conference, bringing together agribusinesses and nonprofits to learn from each other about resources, economic considerations and innovative ways to strengthen agriculture in the region. Roundtable discussions on…
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