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9/15/2009
ATLANTA, August 26, 2009 — Do you know of a promising small business that might benefit from a mentoring relationship with one of Georgia’s leading corporations? The deadline is approaching to submit applications for the Mentor Protégé Connection,...
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9/10/2009
ATLANTA, September 10, 2009 — The 29 members of the fifth Mentor Protégé Connection class graduate Thursday evening in ceremonies at the Atlanta History Center.
“Fostering relationships between the mentors and protégés helps spark learning in both...
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5/18/2009
ATLANTA, May 18, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Georgia leads the nation in entrepreneurship, according to a highly-respected national ranking of small business activity in the U.S. The just-released Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity...
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3/30/2009
ATLANTA, March 30, 2009 — Though companies all over the world are cutting back, some Georgia small businesses are gaining ground during the down economy. The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Regional Small Business & Innovation team is working with...
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2/3/2009
ATLANTA, February 3, 2009 — During the economic downturn, Georgia’s small businesses are retooling to meet the needs of their customers. We talked with a few business leaders to find out how they’re staying competitive in this tough business environment. In 2008,...
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10/9/2008
ATLANTA, October 9, 2008 – Some of Georgia’s most promising small businesses are teaming up with dozens of the state’s most respected companies in the fifth class of the Governor’s Mentor Protégé Program, which kicks off this week. “I am excited to see the potential...
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8/20/2008
ATLANTA, August 20, 2008—Johnson County became the 129th and final community to be named Entrepreneur Friendly, which helps communities create an environment conducive to small businesses and entrepreneurs. “As the Entrepreneur Friendly initiative’s first phase draws...
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8/7/2008
ATLANTA, August 7, 2008 – Southwest Georgia’s RegionFirst, comprised of Clay, Quitman, Randolph and Stewart counties, is now one of the state’s newest “Entrepreneur Friendly” communities. The designation means the communities have developed an environment that is...
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8/5/2008
ATLANTA, August 5, 2008 – Southwest Georgia’s Marion County is now one of the state’s newest “Entrepreneur Friendly” communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-three...
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8/4/2008
ATLANTA, August 4, 2008 – Central Georgia’s Bleckley County is now one of the state’s newest “Entrepreneur Friendly” communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-three...