News from October 2018


Foundries industry Q3 net sales up 3.3%

The foundries industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 3.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Machinery industry Q3 net sales up 10.9%

The machinery industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 10.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Which U.S. schools receive the least federal student aid?

Luther Rice College & Seminary, Virginia College-Macon and Helms College were among U.S. schools that reported receiving the least federal financial aid during the 2017-18 academic year, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Major General Craig La Fave to Speak at the 2018 ARMAC Military Appreciation Luncheon

The Cobb Chamber is hosting the 66th annual Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council (ARMAC) Military Appreciation Luncheon on Nov. 13, 2018 with Major General Craig La Fave as the keynote speaker.

CHEROKEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Teen Life Cherokee Applicants Sought

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that they will be accepting applications for the Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2019 from Monday, September 24, 2018 until Thursday, October 11, 2018.

BOMGAR: Q&A: Reddit breach shows use of ‘SMS 2FA’ won’t stop privileged access pillaging

The recent hack of social media giant Reddit underscores the reality that all too many organizations — even high-visibility ones that ought to know better — are failing to adequately lock down their privileged accounts.


CAMDEN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Georgia Small Business Development Center Business Consulting and Training on Oct. 9

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers individual consulting on small business issues to existing and potential business owners free of charge.