Georgia filmmaking soon to be back in action?
118 Days after declaring an industry walkout, SAG-AFTRA’s negotiating team announced the news that millions had long been waiting for: “We have reached a deal.” What does that mean for Georgia and specifically the CSRA? With the massive agreement comes the return of film to Georgia, and already a lot
Patrick Reynolds: How is inflation impacting the hiring process?
There’s not an easy button. Here’s a look back at May’s Employment Recruitment & Retention Panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo, as Patrick Reynolds, CEO of Cross Link Consulting, explains the necessity of working together, even in difficult situations. Subscribe to our eNewsletter for the BEST local business news
Hitting the road with Georgia’s film industry
Georgia Entertainment News has scheduled the Georgia Unscripted Roadshow to crisscross the state and highlight the impact the entertainment industry has on the Peach State. The organization advocates for Georgia’s entertainment industry and kicked off the road trip on June 22 in Athens. It will continue on its nine-city journey
Georgia Business Minute: Ready to take-off!
Soaring job opportunities could be coming to the Peach State soon, thanks to an aircraft engine manufacturer expected to invest in our region. If accomplished, it would bring nearly 400 jobs to the area, adding to Georgia’s rank as one of the top five exporters of aerospace products in America.
Mondays with Rick: Internship story: “These are my people”
In my last two columns, I wrote about the positive impacts internship programs can have on individual students, companies, and the economic and workforce development of a community. The first of those two columns focused on two local internship programs for high school students, while the second discussed the value
Simon Says: Where do the numbers stand on income inequality?
Income inequality in the U.S. has been rising since 1980. However, the latest data for 2020 show a steep decline as shown in the chart below. The Gini index for the U.S. fell from 41.5 in 2019 to 39.7 in 2020. A value of 0 implies perfect equality and 100
