SRNS shares business know-how
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) supply chain procurement leadership recently provided information about how to do business at the Savannah River Site (SRS) during the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s “Third Thursday Business Builder” meeting.
“This event is held regularly by the Chamber to help people understand how they might be able to do business with some of its members more effectively,” said Fred Freeman, director of supply chain procurement. “We gladly accepted the invitation. SRNS is continually looking for opportunities to help local businesses — especially small businesses — understand they can optimize their ability to work with SRS.”
Over the past four years, SRNS has awarded more than $1 billion in subcontracts to small and diverse businesses. SRNS committed nearly 80% of all procurement dollars to these local and national companies, according to Augusta CEO.
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“We told them how to find business opportunities here at SRS, and where we typically look for products and services,” said Agyemang, SRNS small business liaison officer. “But better yet, we also described potential pitfalls that companies should avoid, such as issues related to conflict of interest.”
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Publix Donates $3 million to housing programs in Southeast
Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) announced a $3 million donation to housing and shelter programs. The donation will support 121 Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout the Southeast, including funding for a total of six full houses at six affiliates. In addition, 104 nonprofit organizations providing housing and shelter services will also receive funding.
“There are far too many individuals and families in our communities without roofs over their heads. We’re committed to helping them find the support they need to one day achieve the stability and independence that comes from having a place to call their own,” said PSMC executive director Kelly Williams-Puccio. “We’re honored to continue our support of organizations focused on housing and the well-being of our communities.”
PSMC has supported Habitat for over 30 years. To learn more about PSMC’s efforts, visit publixcharities.org/hope.
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HOPE Scholarship has aided millions
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday, Dec. 10 that the HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship Program has helped more than two million Georgia students pursue postsecondary education in Georgia.
“The HOPE Scholarship Program has been a game-changer for our state and helped over two million Georgia students achieve greater opportunity,” said Kemp. “With more than $12.6 billion awarded, HOPE has allowed Georgia students to pursue education beyond high school and laid the foundation for Georgia’s recognition as the number one state for business for eight years in a row.”
Funded by the Georgia Lottery Corporation, the HOPE Scholarship Program was created in 1993 by former governor Zell Miller.
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“For almost 30 years, HOPE has allowed Georgians to pursue an affordable postsecondary education while keeping our best and brightest in the Peach State,” said Lynne Riley, Georgia Student Finance Commission President. “Thank you to Governor Kemp and members of the Georgia General Assembly whose generous support made this milestone possible.”
Today, the HOPE Program offers financial support to Georgia students through six subprograms: the HOPE Scholarship, the Zell Miller Scholarship, the HOPE Grant, the Zell Miller Grant, the HOPE Career Grant and the HOPE GED Grant.
