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

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
Mar 31, 2015 - Atlanta, GA
Commerce grant will support entrepreneurship initiatives in three Georgia cities

CREATE-X will build students’ entrepreneurial confidence

Apr 01, 2015 - 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.

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

Jamie Weatherford is the plant manager of his family-owned, Macon-based company, Crown Candy Corp.
Apr 22, 2015 - 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.

Students help explore how to promote U.S. innovation

Council on Competitiveness logo
Jun 09, 2015 - Atlanta, GA
New national public-private effort aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness

Cybersecurity Summit Aims to Help Small, Mid-size Businesses

Skyline views of Atlanta and Tech Tower taken from the roof of the library (Photo Credit: Raftermen Photography)
Jul 14, 2015 - Atlanta, GA
U.S. Chamber of Commerce kicks off its 2015 cybersecurity awareness campaign during event held at GTRI

Georgia Tech Celebrates EBB Opening

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)
Sep 11, 2015 - Atlanta, GA
New Engineered Biosystems Building advances biosciences, bioengineering research

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

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
Sep 15, 2015 - Atlanta, GA
'My job allows me to be a kid everyday.'

Georgia Tech named a Center of Knowledge Interchange partner by Siemens

Georgia Tech signs on 10th street (Photo Credit: Fitrah Hamid)
Oct 09, 2015 - Atlanta, GA
Global technology company Siemens has named Georgia Tech a Center of Knowledge Interchange (CKI) partner.

A journey from despair to inspiration

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.
Oct 15, 2015 - Atlanta, GA
Each month the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership profiles Georgians who are involved in manufacturing.

No longer on the battlefield, still in service to their country

Meet Stephen Hilliard and Chris Lucas, veterans of the armed services who continue to serve their country through their roles in manufacturing. Both are the November Faces 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. Pictured from left to right, Tim Witter, vice president of manufacturing at JCB; Chris Lucas, fabrication manager at JCB; Stephen Hilliard, director
Nov 11, 2015 - Savannah, GA
Two people on two different paths share a common thread of serving in the military and manufacturing products for the defense industry.
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