Jack Portman’s most recent honor from the American Institute of Architects was championed by the local chapter, but the man whose father designed much of downtown Atlanta has built his own name by bolstering the family firm...
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Posted inArchive, Education
Nationally Ranked Fourth, West Georgia’s Online MBA Imparts Global Skills
The Georgia WebMBA is connecting Georgia students to classmates around the world and preparing them for the workforce of the future, according to Faye McIntyre, dean of the Richards College...
Posted inArchive, Business
SunTrust’s ‘Innovation Branch’ in Atlanta Tests New Technologies
In an effort to stay in stride with both industry technology and the expectations of its customers, SunTrust Banks Inc. is using a downtown branch as a testing ground for...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Future of Museums Conference Accompanies Opening of Art Exhibition
More than 100 of the most outstanding Central African works of art have arrived in Atlanta for the “Kongo Across the Waters” exhibition to be held at the Jimmy Carter...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
MedShare Appoints New CEO and President
Charles Redding has assumed the positions of chief executive officer and president at Medshare, the humanitarian aid organization. Mr. Redding has been the nonprofit’s chief operating officer since 2012 and...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Development Authority Launches DeKalb Africa Initiative
DeKalb County, under the leadership of its development authority, is developing a strategy for the county to harness all of its assets to increase business, cultural and economic relations with the...
Posted inArchive, Education
Clayton State Hires New International Programs Director
Clayton State University has named a new director of international programs, tapping an educator with prior experience at the university and a long history of attracting federal funding for overseas...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Islamic Speakers Bureau to Highlight Muslim Contributions in Georgia
In an effort to show the positive civic contributions of Muslims, the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta is seeking nominations to honor 100 Muslims in Georgia. Nomination forms may be...
Posted inArchive, Trade
Georgia Planning China Trade Missions for July, September
The Georgia Department of Economic Development is leading trade missions to China in July and September to provide exposure for Georgia companies in the country. Chris Carr, commissioner of the department, will lead the mission to Qingdao,...
Posted inArchive, Business
FranCounsel Group Opens Markets for Franchises in Tunisia and Elsewhere
Tunisia’s former president Zine El Abidine ben Ali fled his country on Jan.14, 2011, in a dramatic end to his government that had been in power for 23 years. Prior...