New Year New Technological Trends As 2019 quickly approaches, businesses throughout Georgia are preparing for the start of the new year. Because the business world has become more and more competitive, every business needs to forecast how they will respond to macroeconomic trends and conditions. As part of that analysis,...
New Position Created With new efforts to attract businesses to locate or expand in Forsyth County, the Forsyth County government appointed Vivian Vakili to the position of Economic Development Director. This went into effect on October 1, 2018. Vivian will be working closely with the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce...
Forsyth County Winners of Atlanta MEC On November 5, 2018, ORBATL announced the winners of the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge (Atlanta MEC). Two of the 30 winners are businesses from Forsyth County: LivFul: a producer of a plant-based bug repellent in the Bioscience & Healthcare field Quantum Pharmaceutical Supply & Services,...
The winners of the MODL awards. From left to right: Dr. Ray Perren, Melissa Hornsby representing LR-MRI, Ryan Ramaker representing Hansgrohe, Phil Bauer representing Scientific Games International, Rodney Moore, and Rose Rodriguez, Jason Freeman, and Bruce Hagenau representing Metcam Inc. The MODL Awards The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, in...
How Does Establishing Company Culture Put Your Company on the Map? Establishing a thriving and unique company culture will completely change the way you do business. Just the simple act can gain the trust of your employees, set you apart as a powerhouse in your industry, and encourage growth. But...
Finalists The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce released its list of 2018 Manufacturers of Distinction and Leadership (MODL) finalists. These finalist companies include: American BOA - a manufacturer of metal products for industrial and automotive markets Hansgrohe - a manufacturer of luxury bath and kitchen fixtures LG-MRI - a manufacturer...
The MODL Awards The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the South Forsyth Rotary Club, will host the second annual Manufacturers of Distinction and Leadership (MODL) Awards. Lanier Technical College presents the MODL Awards. They serve as an opportunity to recognize the exceptional, local companies involved in the...
The War for Talent is Getting More Fierce In 2018, it is increasingly important to attract and hire the best talent. Competition—both here and abroad—has become more and more intense. Whatever sector or industry, it is clear that talent is going to separate your company from its competitors. The job...
A Day for Opportunity Recently the Manufacturing Society of Forsyth partnered with the Forsyth County Schools’ College and Career Development Department and local manufacturers. They spent the day with high school students participating in National Manufacturing Day 2018: October 5th. During the morning, students from all Forsyth County high schools...
The Facts Recently, the GBI released its crime statistics for nine counties that make-up central Metro Atlanta. They include: Clayton, Cherokee, Cobb, Dekalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Hall, Henry and Gwinnett. Forsyth County had the lowest crime rates in six of the seven tracked categories including: rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny and...