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University of Georgia’s PROPEL program receives top national honors
PROPEL, a University of Georgia program, took home the top prize from a national awards competition honoring outstanding economic development initiatives, research and accomplishments.
University of Georgia conference will address industry workforce needs
Employers, educators, and community and government leaders will gather at the University of Georgia in November to learn the latest strategies and resources for addressing talent development needs and building long-term workforce pipelines across the state.
UGA leads efforts for visionary plan for military and community partnership
The University of Georgia has rolled out a visionary plan to spur economic development in communities surrounding Fort Moore, providing strategic direction aligned with the military mission that protects the rural character of the area and supports quality of life.
Historic downtown is making changes with help from UGA Institute of Government
The adage that good things come to those who wait is apparent in Ringgold. The town of nearly 3,500 nestled in the foothills of the northwest Georgia mountains is booming thanks to an influx of grants awarded in part because of a Renaissance Strategic Vision and Plan (RSVP) completed by the UGA...
UGA creates Workforce Planning Guide to help communities tackle challenges
Experts at the University of Georgia’s Vinson Institute of Government have partnered with Georgia Power to provide communities across the state with a comprehensive and accessible resource to address the growth opportunities provided by new industries. In fiscal year 2023, Georgia’s economy...