In case you haven’t heard, Georgia has become one of the nation’s top 10 exporting states. Among the factors behind the state’s exporting strength are the coastal jewels in our crown: the Savannah and Brunswick ports, which continue to smash…
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) recently announced that the federal AmeriCorps agency has provided more than $4.5 million in grants to implement programs throughout the state. Twenty-one organizations will receive the grants that will fund 565 AmeriCorps volunteers…
As Columbus State University (CSU) prepares for fall classes to begin next month, a recent study confirmed the institution’s positive impact on the West Georgia region. Commissioned by the University System of Georgia (USG) and conducted by University of Georgia’s…
In October 2018, Hurricane Michael roared across Southwest Georgia with wind gusts over 100 mph. Homes, crops and about a fifth of the state’s pecan trees were devastated. As the 20-county region continues to bounce back from the once-in-a-century storm,…
More than one million small businesses in Georgia help keep our state economy going strong. They make up 99.8% of all companies located here and employ 1.6 million workers. In celebration of Small Business Week, May 3-8, the Georgia Department…
The 2021 South Metro Development Outlook Conference went virtual last month with more than two dozen speakers and panelists highlighting economic development, transportation and small business growth in the region as well as celebrating the accomplishments of Clayton, Coweta,…
The 2021 Georgia Logistics Summit was held virtually last week. Presented by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Georgia Centers of Innovation, the online summit drew hundreds participants from around the state. They heard from industry experts about the…
Last week, Partnership Gwinnett and its collaborator Gwinnett Technical College announced the winners of the 10th annual Movers & Makers Awards at a ceremony held at the Infinite Energy Forum. The awards honor the county’s top manufacturing, processing and supply…
According to a recent report by the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA), economic development activity is definitely on the upswing in the Middle Georgia community. The MBIA report revealed 28 open projects with a potential investment of more than $600…
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) recently released its annual report, Georgia Leading the Way: The Logistics Workforce for the Future. The report highlighted the importance of the logistics and supply chain industry to the state’s future growth, especially in the…
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