Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit and EV Festival

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted in partnership with The Georgia Institute of Technology, Southface Institute, Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light, and Georgia Chamber, the Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit will provide opportunities to build public-private partnerships and talk about successes and benefits of clean transportation, including biofuels, electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane, both within Georgia and the region.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted in partnership with The Georgia Institute of Technology, Southface Institute, Georgia Power, Atlanta Gas Light, and Georgia Chamber, the Clean Cities Georgia Transportation Summit will provide opportunities to build public-private partnerships and talk about successes and benefits of clean transportation, including biofuels, electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane, both within Georgia and the region.
  • 's National Clean Cities Network's 30th Anniversary, and Clean Cities Georgia as the first coalition founded in 1993.
  • The Summit is on Wednesday, September 27th at the Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. with a reception following.
  • Additionally, be sure to join Clean Cities Georgia, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, EV Club of the South, Archdiocese of Atlanta, and the Center for Sustainable Communities on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, for a National Drive Electric Week Event.

Inaugural Event Celebrates Southern Leadership in Innovation

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Southern Surge Next Generation Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. More than 150 elected leaders, industry executives, educators, students, economic development officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders from throughout the region converged at the historic Georgia Freight Depot venue in downtown Atlanta to discuss the blueprint for leading the U.S. toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Southern Surge Next Generation Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Thanks to future-forward technological innovations across the region, production facilities for electric vehicles, solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and microchips are proliferating throughout the South.
  • "Today's Southern Surge event made it clear: the South is leading the way for America's next generation of jobs and manufacturing," said Conor Gaughan, publisher and CEO of Consensus.
  • For highlights from the Southern Surge, check out Consensus Digital Media's social channels ( Twitter ; LinkedIn ; YouTube ).

Robotics Innovator Exotec Continues Its Global Expansion After Tripling Its Revenue Since 2020

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, officially opens its North American headquarters in Atlanta with a grand opening ceremony led by CEO and Co-founder Romain Moulin. The new office opening comes on the heels of Exotec raising $335 million in its series D funding round, building its 3,000th robot, and tripling global revenue since 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The new office opening comes on the heels of Exotec raising $335 million in its series D funding round, building its 3,000th robot, and tripling global revenue since 2020.
  • Since starting operations in North America, Exotec has signed 16 new partnerships with major organizations across retail, e-Commerce, and third-party logistics.
  • To date, Exotec employs around 50 professionals in Atlanta and aims to double the North American headcount by 2025.
  • "Exotec choosing Georgia as a base for its North American expansion is a testament to the state becoming a major technology hub."

New Report Shows Life Sciences as a Major Economic and Innovation Engine for Georgia

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Key findings from the industry economic and impact analyses include the following:

Key Points: 
  • Key findings from the industry economic and impact analyses include the following:
    The life sciences are a major economic and innovation engine for Georgia.
  • Life sciences workers earn nearly $93,000 annually on average, or nearly $30,000 more than the private sector average for Georgia.
  • Georgias research universities represent a major asset in life sciences R&D, innovation after growth of 36% since 2015, outpacing US growth, combined to perform $1.4 billion in life sciences R&D in 2020 alone.
  • The full 2022 Georgia Life Sciences State of the Industry Report is now fully public and can be viewed at GABIO.org .

Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest LaMont Greer Receives ADL SE Lifetime Achievement Award

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest LaMont Greer will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anti-Defamation League Southeast (ADL) Sept. 15 at the organization's 25th Anniversary Jurisprudence Luncheon. This honor follows a year of recognitions for Greer, including his induction into the 2022 Junior Achievement Atlanta Business Hall of Fame, and receiving the 2021 Legacy Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, as well as the 2021 CEO of the Year by The Atlanta Business League.

Key Points: 
  • Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest LaMont Greer will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anti-Defamation League Southeast (ADL) Sept. 15 at the organization's 25th Anniversary Jurisprudence Luncheon.
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest LaMont Greer will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anti-Defamation League Southeast (ADL) Sept. 15 at the organization's 25th Anniversary Jurisprudence Luncheon.
  • According to ADL, the Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a lawyer who adheres to the highest ideals of the profession and seeks to make a difference in the world.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

ADL to Honor Pillars of the Atlanta Legal Community for Promoting Justice for All at the 25TH Annual Jurisprudence Awards Luncheon

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Southeast Region is pleased to announce that it will honor exemplary leaders Ernest Greer, Liz Price and Jamie Perez at its 25th Annual ADL Jurisprudence Awards Luncheon on Sept. 15, 2022 in Atlanta.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Southeast Region is pleased to announce that it will honor exemplary leaders Ernest Greer, Liz Price and Jamie Perez at its 25th Annual ADL Jurisprudence Awards Luncheon on Sept. 15, 2022 in Atlanta.
  • ADL's Jurisprudence Awards pay tribute each year to lawyers who have, throughout their careers, dedicated themselves to securing justice and fair treatment for all people.
  • Greer is a highly accomplished business attorney and an outstanding leader and champion for his community.
  • He serves on the boards for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, Achieve Atlanta, the Atlanta Police Foundation, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Equal Justice Works.

City National Bank Expands Commercial Banking Operations on the East Coast

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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NEW YORK City National Bank has grown its Commercial Banking presence on the East Coast with the addition of nearly a dozen new bankers and now offers commercial, institutional, and nonprofit banking services throughout the region with an expanded focus on upstate New York, the mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK City National Bank has grown its Commercial Banking presence on the East Coast with the addition of nearly a dozen new bankers and now offers commercial, institutional, and nonprofit banking services throughout the region with an expanded focus on upstate New York, the mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
  • City National offers private banking, commercial banking, wealth management, treasury services, brokerage and leasing services, software solutions and more through over 70 offices nationwide.
  • National Institutional & Nonprofit Banking:
    Brett Lane, based out of New York, has joined City National as senior vice president and leads Institutional & Nonprofit Banking.
  • *City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.

Georgia LandCAN, a New Resource to Conserve Farms, Forests, Ranches

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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YARMOUTH, Maine, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Private landowners throughout the state of Georgia are invited to use a new, free resource that will help them "invest in their piece of the planet," in keeping with the theme of Earth Day 2022. Organized with the landowner in mind, Georgia LandCAN provides a unique, interactive stewardship marketplace for the people who own or manage working lands in Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • We are proud to partner with Georgia LandCAN to further these efforts."
  • Leonard Jordan, CEO of LJ Conservation Matters, LLC said, "This resource network has exceeded my expectations.
  • "Working with private landowners in Georgia is critical to our mission as an agency," explained Brad Alexander, Private Lands Program Manager with the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division.
  • "The Georgia Chamber welcomes the launch of the Georgia-specific LandCAN conservation data resource," said Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

Trilith Studios Recognized for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Contributions

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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ATLANTA, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trilith Studios today is proud to announce it has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the 2022 Jeana Stanley Award. The award, named in honor of Hearst Vice President of Finance Jeana Stanley, who passed away in June 2020, recognizes a media company that has made a significant contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • "Under the leadership of Zelda Hyde, Head of Talent Experiences, Trilith Studios is setting a high bar fitting to be recognized by the Jeana Stanley Award."
  • "We are honored to be recognized by our colleagues in media, and to become a part of the legacy of Jeana Stanley's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion," said Zelda Hyde, Head of Talent Experiences for Trilith Studios.
  • Trilith Studios is one of the largest purpose-built movie studios in North America with an emphasis on world-class facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and the creation of premium content.
  • Trilith Studios is one of the largest purpose-built movie studios in North America with an emphasis on world-class facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and premium content.

131st Canton Fair buyer story: Bekar Mikaberidze - bridging the trade between China and Georgia

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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GUANGZHOU, China, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The 131st Canton Fair has hosted another "Trade Bridge" event on April 14 to connect Tbilisi of Georgia and Guangzhou.

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The 131st Canton Fair has hosted another "Trade Bridge" event on April 14 to connect Tbilisi of Georgia and Guangzhou.
  • Bekar, who has been studying and working in China for over 20 years, said of his relationship with the Canton Fair, "It was the Canton Fair that determined the direction of my life."
  • He founded the Georgia "Belt and Road" Business Hall in 2018 to further integrate trade and tourism resources of China and Georgia.
  • Bekar hopes the epidemic will pass soon, and there will be more convenient and in-depth trade and cultural exchanges between China and Georgia.