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When Lauri Jo Bennett decided to start a business, she had just four recipes handed down from her great-grandmother. Now her company has 22 employees and 37 products that are sold in 3 countries and 41 states. Sustainability SurveyResearchers from Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern University, the University System of Georgia, and the Technical College System of Georgia are working with GDEcD and several regional economic development authorities to conduct a short survey focusing on the workforce skills that are important to organizations trying to increase their sustainability. By taking the survey, you will help the research team design education and training programs at Georgia’s universities and technical colleges that better suits the needs of the state’s businesses and industries. Take the survey by clicking here. 2013 eNERGy ConferenceMay 14-15, 2013 at Middle Georgia Technical CollegeThe 2013 eNERGy Conference is the opportunity to meet face to face with your counterparts in other cities, across the state; from other colleges, universities and technical schools; with the decision makers from your local military installation to explore ways to grow your local economy. Visit the website for to view the full agenda. Registration closes April 24th. Space is limited, so register today! www.TheHGEC.org Spring Workshop Registration is Open
GEDA's 2013 Spring Workshop will take place at the brand new (some would say 'extraordinary') Jekyll Island Convention Center May 15-17. We will have a huge audience, a great venue and fantastic programming. The only thing we need to add now is YOU! Help us "Achieve the Extraordinary" in May! Registration is open and rooms are still available at the Beachview Club Hotel (rates $119-199). Just let them know you are with GEDA when you call them at 800.299.2228. CEcD Study Group and ExamJoin us for GEDA's CEcD Study Group. Georgia is home to scores of successful CEcD candidates, several of whom will be on hand this weekend. They will be teaching the Bob Koepke study model, which has helped hundreds of people pass the exam, including many here in Georgia. This training course will take place Saturday (8 hours) & Sunday (4 hours), April 27-28, 2013 at the brand new Hotel Indigo in College Park. GEDA is very pleased to be able to offer this course for only $200 for GEDA members ($300 for non-members). That is an incredible savings and almost certainly saves money on travel to/from training! Click here to register. What the fee includes:
And more great news: GEDA will host the Certified Economic Developer exam in Atlanta December 14-15! NOW is a great time to start your planning and studying. Are you a Small Business Rock Star?The August 19th GEDA luncheon will showcase small businesses – that is, the Rock Stars of Small Business. The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) have teamed together to recognize the outstanding, out-of-the-box, unique and impacting small businesses in the state of Georgia. Recognizing any type of small business that employs under 50, we want to salute the risks, the innovations, the outreach, the impact, the reasons why…all of these qualities abound in Georgia and we want to make this a special day for our small businesses! Nominate a company, forward to your connections or send this to any company who you believe stands above the rest (companies may also nominate themselves). The DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is JUNE 1, 2013 and the winners will be notified by July 1, 2013. This will give you enough time to coordinate any travel plans with your winners. We look forward to saluting Georgia’s small businesses with you! IEDC's 2013 Excellence in Economic Development
New Members in MarchRebecca Coppedge, Georgia Foreign-Trade Zone Back in Time...to 1963Billboard's Top 15 for 1963 1. Sugar Shack,
Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs 2. Surfin' U.S.A.,
The Beach Boys 3. The End of the World,
Skeeter Davis 4. Rhythm Of The Rain,
The Cascades 5. He's So Fine,
The Chiffons 6. Blue Velvet,
Bobby Vinton 7. Hey Paula,
Paul & Paula 8. Fingertips, Part 2,
Little Stevie Wonder 9. Washington Square,
Village Stompers 10. It's All Right,
The Impressions 11. Can't Get Used to Losing You,
Andy Williams 12. My Boyfriend's Back,
The Angels 13. Sukiyaki,
Kyu Sakamoto 14. She's a Fool,
Lesley Gore 15. So Much In Love,
The Tymes App of the Month
Our Facebook friend Kwame suggested this month's App of the Month: Evernote. "Evernote is an easy-to-use, free app that helps you remember everything across all of the devices you use. Stay organized, save your ideas and improve productivity. It lets you take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders--and makes these notes completely searchable, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go."
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
April 2013 Newsletter
International Economic Development Council’s 2013 Excellence in Economic Development awards recognize the world’s best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year’s most influential leaders in 35 categories. Georgia certainly has a number of projects that should be considered for entry into this awards program.
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