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Twelve local government officials from across the state recently earned their finance officer certification through the Institute of Government's financial management training program. Each participant completed a series of courses designed to enhance understanding of public finance topics.
State and local government officials can register for a free webinar to learn more about changes and trends in public sector defined contribution retirement plans. The February 28 webinar will feature Paula Sanford, a financial specialist at the Institute.
Athens-area manufacturers will soon have a better picture of the region's labor market and its current wage rates with the help of results from a forthcoming survey conducted by Institute of Government researchers.
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Development authority board members and elected officials can now engage in a new Vinson Institute training program that will help them learn to better contribute to local economic development and understand the role of development authorities. Participants cover valuable information on legal issues, ethics, open meetings requirements, financing development authority operations, strategic planning, and more.