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Alabama

Recognizing a $1.39 million adoption incentive award from US HHS, Gov. and First Lady Bentley join two families who have adopted children out of Alabama’s foster care system.

Florida

FL Gov. Scott talks with students as part of his “Get to Work” program. Scott has identified education and jobs as the keystone priorities of his FY12-13 budget.

Kentucky

KY Gov. Beshear recently announced a new part of his Healthy Smiles Kentucky initiative. “Smiling Schools” aims to improve dental health for 25,000 Kentucky children.

U.S. Virgin Islands

USVI Gov. de Jongh recently signed a bill that increases “visitability” access to private homes and other dwellings for the territory’s disabled citizens.

Virginia

VA Gov. McDonnell proclaimed December "Opportunity to Help Others" (OTHers) month, recognizing the ongoing need for citizens to help others not just now, but year round.

Click here to preview SGA’s “Innovation Assets in the American South,” a project that will result in the first comprehensive inventory of the physical locations of the region’s many innovation-related resources.

Noteworthy...

Read a message from SGA's 2012 Chairman, Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño.

"Driving Innovation From the Middle" examines the role of middle-skill jobs in the American South’s economy.

7 of the top 10 states for economic growth potential in Business Facilities' 2011 State Rankings Report are in the American South!

Chief Executive Magazine says 7 out of the top 10 BEST states for business are in the American South.

Daily Press Briefs

12/22/2011 Gov. Haslam and Amazon Announce Two New Fulfillment Centers in TennesseeExpanding, new operations bring total of 3,300 jobs to state. [Read More]

12/22/2011 NC Gov. Perdue: UPM Raflatac to Bring 51 Jobs to Henderson CountyState grant helps company expand operations. [Read More]

12/22/2011 Gov. McDonnell, Amazon.com Announce Plans for Two Fulfillment Centers in VirginiaCompany will invest $135 million, create more than 1,350 jobs. [Read More]

An Innovation Destination

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Governors of the American South are working collaboratively to identify a plan for economic growth through innovation.

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