Atlanta

Georgia U.S. Sen. Isakson Takes on Trump Tariffs

With tariffs becoming a wedge issue not only between the Democrat and Republican political parties, it also is revealing splits among the Republicans. U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, a leader of Georgia‘s Republican party, has leapt into the fray. Normally a reliable supporter of Republican initiatives, Mr. Isakson has become increasingly vocal in his opposition to […]

With NRA Flap Over, Gov. Deal Exempts Airlines from Jet Fuel Tax

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has suspended collection of the state’s sales tax on jet fuel, welcome news for airlines especially in the wake of a political firestorm the issue ignited earlier this year. Mr. Deal had sought to roll back the tax as part of a broader bill in March, but that effort was quashed […]

This Year’s Atlanta Metro Export Challenge to Launch With July 18 Event

The Atlanta Metro Export Challenge, which has distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars since 2016 to help local exporters with their global sales journeys, is returning again this year with backing from JPMorgan Chase. Administered by the Metro Atlanta Chamber but open to firms from the 29-county region, the challenge will hold an information session […]

The Delta Student Success Center Launches Robinson as the ‘Business School of the Future’

For Robinson College of Business Dean Richard Phillips, glimpses of the future can be seen from as close as the smartphone on the table in front of him or as far away as the horizon seen from a medieval tower. First, the smartphone: “We can now produce, collect, analyze and send information on almost everyone […]

Chinese Company Haier to Invest $55 Million in Commerce for GE Distribution Center

Chinese home appliance manufacturer Haier, which acquired household appliance manufacturer GE Appliances in 2006, is to invest $55 million in a new Southeast Region Appliance Distribution Center to be built in Commerce by April 2019. Qingdao, China-based Haier is the world’s leading appliance manufacturer, but until it acquired GE Appliance in the U.S., it was […]

World Affairs Council’s Board Elects New Chair, Peru’s Consul General Assumes Ex Officio Post

With a new strategic plan in hand, Hugh S. (Beau) Cummins III, Sun Trust Banks Inc.’s co-chief operating officer, has been elected chair of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for a two year term, replacing former Coca-Cola Co. executive Clyde Tuggle who has co-founded Pine Island Capital Partners, an investment firm focused on small […]

United States

Georgia’s Mixed Grades on Economic Score Card Counter Customary Reports

Georgia receives poor grades in manufacturing health and human capital on a national report card judging the economic vitality of all 50 states, according to Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research located in Muncie, Ind. The recently released report gives Georgia a “D+” in terms of its manufacturing health. Its grades also […]

Consul General Kim: The Korean War No Longer ‘The Forgotten War’

With the historic meeting between North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump scheduled at a luxury resort in Singapore next week, the Korean War which claimed 740 Georgia lives is no longer the “forgotten war.” Korea’s consul general Young-jun Kim said as much Tuesday, June 5, at a ceremony of the Korean […]

Atlanta

Robinson College’s June Blockchain Boot Camp to Demystify Disruption

Editor’s note: The below is a sponsored post written by the staff of the Robinson College of Business. At CoinDesk’s Consensus 2018, FedEx CEO Fred Smith essentially said companies that don’t embrace blockchain technology face extinction. How can businesses catch up with trends that have disrupted countless sectors at a lightning pace? The Robinson College […]

Lake Lanier to Host Global Dragon Boat Championship

Since 1996 when the Olympic rowing, canoeing and kayaking events were held at Lake Lanier, the venue’s prestige has grown exponentially. Now known as Lake Lanier Olympic Park, it has drawn a host of prestigious events including U.S. national championships in all three sports. Two years ago it was the site for the Pan-American Championships drawing […]

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