Bolstering Communities Through Diverse Initiatives Across the Southeast | |
GT Innovators Win Grants to Further Community Impact
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission has awarded the Partnership a State Economic Infrastructure Development grant to expand its Summer Internship Program, offering new opportunities in 15 economically distressed counties across Georgia. Additionally, the Center for Economic Development Research received a grant to support its Certified Economic Development Ready Communities (CEDRC™) program.
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Mentorship: The Key to Social Mobility
Mentorship plays a crucial role in breaking down barriers to social mobility by providing personalized guidance and fostering networks that elevate both individuals and communities. At the Partnership, we are intentional about incorporating mentorship into our programs, driving upward mobility and economic growth.
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Georgia Cities Showcase Technological Gamechangers
The Partnership, Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Georgia Municipal Association joined forces to showcase Georgia communities advancing technology to improve the human condition. Here, the Mayors of Woodstock and Warner Robins, alongside representatives of the Atlanta Beltline and Peachtree Corners shared incredible updates on their award-winning community research projects at this ground-breaking event.
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Mini City Expands
Mini City, an Economic Opportunity 2022 grant winner, was awarded New Growth Innovation Network's Advancing Economic Mobility Initiative grant and technical assistance, funded through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This funding will further Mini City's efforts in using smart technology to provide support to those at risk or currently experiencing homelessness.
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Inclusive Regional Leadership
The Partnership's Economic Opportunity Manager, Jamal Lewis, was selected to the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2024 Regional Leadership Institute (RLI) cohort. This year, the RLI program selected 57 leaders from across Metro Atlanta to explore real-world planning and policy throughout the region. Congratulations, Jamal, on this major accomplishment!
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Join the Partnership's Team as its Marketing Manager
The Partnership is hiring its inaugural Marketing Manager to highlight its work across the Southeast. If you are passionate about making an impact, take the lead on the Partnership's marketing efforts, where you will manage campaigns and collaborate to elevate the Partnership's work.
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Accelerate Augusta Career Opportunity
Augusta Technical College is seeking an Executive Director to spearhead its Accelerate Augusta initiative, which will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This dynamic position offers a chance to shape the future of small business development in Augusta, Georgia—a city renowned for its vibrant economic landscape and rich cultural heritage.
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2024 Community Research Showcase - Milledgeville, GA - September 6.
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2024 PIN Leaders Program Celebration - Atlanta, GA - October 2.
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2024 SCALE Summit - Atlanta, GA - October 11.
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BLD Southeast Conference - Atlanta, GA - September 11-12.
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Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) Annual Meeting - Atlanta, GA - September 18-20.
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Georgia AIM Week - Georgia (Statewide) - September 30 - October 4.
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2024 Atlanta Startup Award Ceremony - Atlanta, GA - October 1.
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Georgia Chamber Rural Prosperity Summit - Tifton, GA - October 2.
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Venture Atlanta 2024 Conference - Atlanta, GA - October 8-9.
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Women's Global Leadership Conference Decatur, GA - October 9.
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Georgia Planning Association Fall Conference - Augusta, GA - October 9-11.
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Copyright ©2024 The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation. All rights reserved. Launched in 2020, the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation is a public-private organization charged with leading coordinated, regional efforts to position Georgia as the leader for innovation, opportunity and shared economic prosperity. The Partnership's focus pillars of community research, workforce development, student engagement and economic opportunity are a powerful combination that provides technical and financial support to open innovation through collaboration across Georgia, and now the broader Southeast. Since 2020, the Partnership's work has deployed $5M+ in capital and resources throughout the state and catalyzed 130+ projects with local governments, universities, startups and nonprofits. The projects have created new businesses, increased access to financial and social capital and deployed more than 200 technologies. More information is available at pingeorgia.org. | | | | |
