Fast Company is running a special series on emerging entrepreneurial hubs around the country and the writers spoke with Steve Weathers, president and CEO of the Savannah Economic Development Authority about why people should consider the city as a spot to open a new business. Continue reading
The Georgia legislature got aggressive this year on business-friendly bills meant to drive job growth. Manufacturers, the film industry, technology, entrepreneurs, the life sciences sector and many other industries are all expected to benefit from the new economic development legislation. Continue reading
The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce is putting a focus on technology and innovation. The organization started an event called SpecTech Rome. According to the article, The Spectrum of Technology series started as an initiative of Rome-Floyd 20/20 program in a concerted effort to diversify the local economy. The goal is to go after higher value tech jobs and businesses and to encourage entrepreneurship in the region. Continue reading
Georgia’s video game industry is heating up thanks to the state’s entertainment tax credit that saves production companies up to a third off of state income taxes. In fact, the number of local video game companies has lept from about seven to more than 75. Continue reading
Atlanta-based technology firm, Ebix, Inc. was recently ranked the 6th “Fastest Growing Technology Company in America” by Forbes. The company supplies on-demand software and e-commerce services to the insurance industry. The company joined a high-profile list of tech companies including LinkedIn and Apple. Continue reading
Technology, innovation and venture capital were the prime topics at the May meeting of the Savannah Economic Development Authority. Technology had a $113.1 billion economic impact on Georgia in 2011, making it an important industry for the state. Southern Business and Development magazine recently named Savannah one of the 10 southern markets fostering technology. Continue reading
Georgia’s Coal Mountain Elementary School in Forsyth County received some national press this week for their BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) policy allowing students to bring devices such as iPads, Kindle Fires, netbooks and even gaming devices into the classroom. Continue reading
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America is the latest in a growing number of companies to set up shop in Midtown Atlanta near Georgia Tech. The move will create about 100 jobs for software engineers, systems engineers, electrical engineers and support staff with salaries paying on average between $80,000 and $110,000 annually. Continue reading
Technology has become a central part of nearly every aspect of our lives. Read about how some Savannah schools are working tech into the classroom and enhancing the lessons they provide to students. Continue reading
Rob Frohwein, CEO of Atlanta-based Kabbage, Inc., was recently named one of the Top 10 Innovators by Bank Technology News. According to the press release, Rob was selected for the award because he conceptualized Kabbage’s breakthrough technology and data platform that provides working capital to small businesses in less than 7 minutes. Continue reading