Wildlife Federation breaks ground on NaturePlex
“The Alabama Wildlife Federation broke ground Wednesday on a new building designed to enhance public education about conservation. NaturePlex, a 23,000-square-foot, $5.5 million facility at the Alabama Nature Center in Millbrook, will serve as Lanark’s official and permanent welcome and education center. Tim Gothard, executive director of the Alabama Wildlife Federation, which manages Lanark, emphasized […]
CEO unveils ‘Bold But Achievable’ goals for local economy
“CEO — the economic development arm of the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce — held a kickoff to its new five-year plan called Transforming Greater Gainesville — a Game-Changing Plan at the Gainesville Country Club on Wednesday afternoon. The goals include recruiting, retaining or expanding 50 companies that create 3,500 new jobs paying a total […]
Wayne Economic Development Council continuing positive momentum
The success of the Wayne Economic Development Council did not come by accident, but by establishing a vision, following a strategic plan, making tough decisions, engaging the public and private sectors and doing the work. To keep the momentum moving in a positive direction, the organization embarked on a third Growing a Quality Future Campaign […]
Leadership Gwinnett exceeds expectations with capital campaign
For the first time in its nearly 30-year history, Leadership Gwinnett launched a capital campaign in 2013 and in just eight months all expectations were exceeded. “The Key to a Better Gwinnett” campaign went above and beyond their initial goal of $600,000 by raising more than $900,000. The campaign’s success means Leadership Gwinnett can embark […]
Safe Homes raising $3 million for new shelter, office building
Safe Homes, a nonprofit that intervenes to stop domestic violence, serves hundreds of women each year in Augusta and nine surrounding counties. On Thursday, it launched the public phase of a $3 million capital campaign to reach even more women. About 60 percent of the campaign’s goal, or $1.8 million, has been raised largely through […]
More than $1 million already raised for chamber project
The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce held a public kick off event for its capital campaign Saturday night… The campaign, aimed at raising $1.4 million to restore the block of buildings owned by the chamber, began quietly following a feasibility study conducted in November. “The first few months were about identifying leadership for the campaign […]