On January 8th and 9th, MAX hosted our opening retreat for our second cohort of Leadership MAX…the Leadership MAX Class of 2026, presented by Amazon, at The University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. The two-day retreat was led by Leadership MAX … [Read more...] about MAX Hosts Opening Retreat for Leadership MAX Class of 2026, Presented by Amazon, at the Georgia Center
Professional Development
MAX Minutes with Marion Phillips, Georgia Power, to Provide Annual Economic Development Update
For 12 years, Georgia has been recognized as the No. 1 state for business by Area Development Magazine. The Top States for Doing Business rankings from Area Development are determined by scores in 15 categories, based on input from approximately 50 leading site consultants … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Marion Phillips, Georgia Power, to Provide Annual Economic Development Update
MAX Minutes with Public Policy Experts to Preview the 2026 Georgia Legislative Session for Workforce Partners
As we prepare to close 2025 and look anew in 2026, we will be heading into the second year of a two-year legislative session, meaning that bills introduced in 2025 may be further considered in 2026. How will changes at the federal level impact Georgia’s legislative session? What … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Public Policy Experts to Preview the 2026 Georgia Legislative Session for Workforce Partners
MAX Minutes with For Momentum Reviews the Cause Landscape and How to Build Social Impact Partnerships
On Friday, November 21st, Mollye Rhea, president and founder of For Momentum joined MAX to discuss new data and trends for shaping corporate-nonprofit partnerships. Rhea presented an overview of current trends in corporate–nonprofit partnerships, with a strong focus on employee … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with For Momentum Reviews the Cause Landscape and How to Build Social Impact Partnerships
MAX Moves Next MAX Academy on Age as An Asset and the Multigenerational Workforce to January 2026
To better accommodate schedules in a busy season, MAX leaders have rescheduled the MAX Academy on Age as An Asset in the Workforce to January 22, 2026. This academy, held in partnership with WorkSource Georgia, will focus on supporting older workers and leveraging the … [Read more...] about MAX Moves Next MAX Academy on Age as An Asset and the Multigenerational Workforce to January 2026