Africa Inland Mission

Africa Inland Mission’s goal is to see the worship of Jesus Christ spread across the continent of Africa – through individual lives fully committed to Him, and collectively through Christ-centered church communities.

The missionary team is diverse, from outreach workers and church planters, to medical personnel, to a broad network of logistical and support personnel – pilots, teachers, accountants, engineers, IT workers, and more.  Together, they are committed to being and making disciples of Jesus Christ.

For more information, call (800) 254-0010 or visit http://www.aimint.org.

MANUFACTURING APPRECIATION WEEK

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal will present awards to the Manufacturers of the Year at a luncheon on April 19 at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta. Companies from three categories – large (more than 750 employees), medium (151-749 employees) and small (150 or fewer) – will be honored for their contributions to the prosperity of Georgia.

Winners of the statewide student design contest will also be announced at the luncheon. More than 1,100 students from around the state will submit entries featuring Georgia manufacturers and their products to be considered for this year’s placemat, poster and t-shirt designs. Three winners will be chosen in each category, and they will be presented scholarship checks totaling $2,700. The design contest is intended to promote awareness of this vital economic sector among Georgia’s students.

The awards luncheon is the culmination of Manufacturing Appreciation Week, which will be celebrated from April 16 – 20. Organized by Georgians for Manufacturing, Manufacturing Appreciation Week brings attention to this significant component of Georgia’s economy.

The awards presented to the Manufacturers of the Year are handcrafted by Georgia artist Barbara Mann. It features a 6-inch-tall, 4-inch-wide sterling sculpture in the shape of a Mobius strip, etched with images and symbols found in manufacturing processes and mounted on a base made of polished pink Georgia marble from Tate, Ga., the only place in the world where pink marble is found.

Southern Crescent Technical College has nominated area manufacturers for the small, medium, and large category. Those nominated are: Gardner Denver, Fayette County; Gerresheimer Peachtree City, Fayette County; Hoshizaki America, Inc., Fayette County; ALPLA, Henry County; Southern States, Henry County; Toppan Interamerica, Henry County; TenCate-Weaving; Pike County; Hoshizaki American, Spalding; Norcom, Spalding County; Perkins Shibaura, Spalding County; Quad Graphics, Upson County; Solo Cup Company, Upson County; and TenCate-Finishing, Upson County.

For more information, contact Kay S. Williamson at (706) 646-6161 or visit kwilliamson@sctech.edu.

Serenity Hospice Care

23 Eastbrook Bend, Suite 205
Peachtree City, GA
(678) 216-0571
http://www.serenityhospicecares.com

Serenity Hospice Care was founded in 2006 by nurses and physicians who had a passion and commitment in caring for people.  We started providing care in 2006 and are now currently serving patients and their families in 22 rural counties in Georgia.  We currently have clinical offices located throughout South Georgia.  Today, we employ highly skilled nurses, chaplains, physicians, social workers and volunteers. The compassion and quality of care offered at Serenity Hospice is the result of those who do the caring.

The Georgia Department of Economic Development is pleased to present the following International Trade Initiatives for 2012.  Pleae check our website frequently (www.georgia.org) for event updates. For additional information on these initiatives, please call 404.962.4122.

International Trade Team 2012 Initiatives

Save The Date

Breakfast and Conversation with the Premiers of Atlantic Canada

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Breakfast, Remarks, Discussion, Media availability following

• Meet business leaders from Atlantic Canada interested in partnering on supply chain, innovation and productivity solutions.
• Re-discover the reasons Canada and the United States remain each other’s greatest trading partner.
• Engage in conversation with four Canadian Premiers about cross-border trade challenges and opportunities.

This event is in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta

         NEW! International Trade Programs and Services Portal – Online Tools to Global Markets

Small businesses interested in growing their exports can now apply for new or lower cost export services online. These services are made available due to a grant that the Georgia Department of Economic Development received from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

The grant provides both new export services and reduced fees for some existing export services for qualified small- and medium-sized businesses. By registering for the state’s trade services online at http://trade.georgia.org, Georgia companies will also receive advance notice of international trade missions and trade shows. There is no cost to register, and registration is necessary to access these services.

The SBA grant provides new tools and resources to reach more small- and medium-sized businesses to help them increase exports. When a Georgia company partners with the state’s International Trade office, it gains access to research, online assistance, training, financial opportunities and in-county market assessments. It also receives assistance with trade shows, international trade missions, in-county matchmaking appointments, connections with international buyers and trade opportunity alerts. Most of the state’s trade services are offered free of charge.

For information about the state’s trade services, please contact Ms. Taube Ponce, Senior International Trade Manager and manager of Georgia’s SBA grant, at 404-962-4118, or by email at tponce@georgia.org.

The Octavia House

105 Genevieve Court
Fayetteville, GA  30215
(770) 632-9096
http://www.theoctaviahouse.com

The Octavia House is an Adult Day Center.  Families may feel comfortable taking their adult loved ones who are unable to care for themselves during the day.  You are not alone:  The Alzheimer’s Association is a great source of information, and their hosts of local networks can help you through the journey.

The Octavia House will supply you with as much information as you need and will hold your hands along the way.

Longhorn Steakhouse, Fayetteville

1320 Highway 85 N
Fayetteville, GA  30214
(678) 610-3323
http://www.longhornsteakhouse.com

LongHorn welcomes guests into a warm, relaxing atmosphere reminiscent of a Western rancher’s home where friendly, attentive servers help them unwind and savor a great steakhouse meal.

For 30 years, LongHorn Steakhouse has proudly served steaks, chicken and fish that are always fresh, never frozen. Known for its passion for grilling inspired by the American West, their steaks include the signature hand-seasoned Flo’s Filet and the bone-in Outlaw Ribeye. And there’s more on the menu than just great steaks, like expertly grilled fresh fish and fresh chicken. Enjoy specialties such as LongHorn Salmon, a fresh, hand-cut salmon fillet seasoned with a bourbon marinade; fall-off-the-bone tender Baby Back Ribs; and Parmesan Crusted Chicken, two juicy chicken breasts grilled and topped with a parmesan cheese and garlic crust.

Gigi's Cupcakes - Peachtree City

202 City Circle
Peachtree City, GA  30269
(770) 486-7707
http://www.gigiscupcakesusa.com