Linda Williams was homeless, a victim of domestic abuse, and an alcoholic, but has turned her life around because of a company and family that saw her potential. Now she helps others reclaim their lives.

A journey from despair to inspiration

Atlanta, GA

Each month the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership profiles Georgians who are involved in manufacturing.

Georgia Tech signs on 10th street (Photo Credit: Fitrah Hamid)

Georgia Tech named a Center of Knowledge Interchange partner by Siemens

Atlanta, GA

Global technology company Siemens has named Georgia Tech a Center of Knowledge Interchange (CKI) partner.

Meet Nathan Wilmoth - VP of Operations for M.A. Industries in Peachtree City, GA. Nathan went from working in a print shop to having his name on 6 patents, all while working and earning a degree from Georgia Tech. Nathan is the September Face of Manufacturing, a program developed by the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) at Georgia Tech to honor people that work within or are affected by manufacturing in Georgia. www.facesofmanufacturing.com

A childhood love of experiments builds foundation for design career in manufacturing

Atlanta, GA

'My job allows me to be a kid everyday.'

The Engineered Biosystems Building provides nearly 219,000 square feet of multidisciplinary research space. It is located on 10th Street, at the north end of the existing biotechnology complex. (Photo by Rob Felt)

Georgia Tech Celebrates EBB Opening

Atlanta, GA

New Engineered Biosystems Building advances biosciences, bioengineering research

Skyline views of Atlanta and Tech Tower taken from the roof of the library (Photo Credit: Raftermen Photography)

Cybersecurity Summit Aims to Help Small, Mid-size Businesses

Atlanta, GA

U.S. Chamber of Commerce kicks off its 2015 cybersecurity awareness campaign during event held at GTRI

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Students help explore how to promote U.S. innovation

Atlanta, GA

New national public-private effort aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness

Jamie Weatherford is the plant manager of his family-owned, Macon-based company, Crown Candy Corp.

Macon candy maker finds success in sweets, giving back to community

Atlanta, GA

For Jamie Weatherford, making a difference in people's lives and giving them a second chance to give back to the community is part of the legacy of the family-run Crown Candy Corp.

CREATE-X will build students’ entrepreneurial confidence

Atlanta, GA

CREATE-X is a collective of programs designed to boost students' entrepreneurial confidence and give them the tools they need to establish startups.

Stephen Fleming (right), vice president of Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute, discusses the innovation ecosystem at Tech Square with Jay Williams, (second from left), the assistant secretary of commerce for economic development at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Williams, who was joined by Georgia Tech President G.P. "Bud" Peterson (left) and Steven Cross (center), executive vice president of research at Tech, visited the Institute to make an announcement about a $500,000 i6 Challenge grant th

Georgia Tech receives U.S. Department of Commerce i6 Challenge Grant

Atlanta, GA

Commerce grant will support entrepreneurship initiatives in three Georgia cities

Bankoff Heads Effort to Develop Midtown as Regional Tech Hub

Atlanta, GA

Bankoff assumes leadership of the Midtown Alliance