Driving economic growth (and enjoying the ride!)
Category:At Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), our mission is clear: drive economic growth that benefits the citizens of Georgia and enhances their quality of life. As a key driver for Georgia’s economy, the Authority achieves this through a variety of ways, including serving as a catalyst for development, tourism, commercial and residential growth, and a major job creator […]
by Georgia World Congress Center AuthoritySeptember 6, 2024
Kevin Duvall named new CEO of Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Category:For more than 50 years, Georgia World Congress Center Authority has produced the boldest of leaders. This week, that tradition continues. We are proud to announce that Kevin Duvall, our own long-standing Chief Operating Officer, has been selected as CEO. Remarkably, he is just the third here to hold that title. Duvall will replace visionary […]
by Georgia World Congress Center AuthorityAugust 29, 2024
Team Summit 2024: Investing in Excellence from Within
Category:An organization’s commitment to excellence and growth often resonates through its internal dialogue: What defines an unconventional leadership experience? How does a team create an unconventional experience that impacts an event or guest? How can you be an unconventional experience in your professional and personal life? Those topics and more were discussed at Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s (GWCCA) 8th annual TEAM SUMMIT 2024.
by Georgia World Congress Center AuthorityAugust 27, 2024
Celebrating Leadership Excellence: Frank Poe Honored as one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEOs
Category:In the fast-paced world of live events, true leadership is a quality that not only drives a company forward but also inspires those who work within it. Today, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our chief executive officer Frank Poe, who has recently been honored as one of ABC’s Most Admired CEOs. […]
by Georgia World Congress Center AuthorityAugust 22, 2024
Centennial Olympic Park’s Iconic Fountain of Rings Being Modernized with Grant from Woodruff Foundation
Category:Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) announced that Centennial Olympic Park’s iconic Fountain of Rings is being modernized thanks to a generous $2.5 million grant from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation that aims to improve both its operational reliability and guest experience. The upgrades mark the first major enhancement of the Fountain of Rings since […]
by Georgia World Congress Center AuthorityMay 22, 2024
Making HERstory 2024 an Impactful Experience for Attendees
Category:The last Wednesday in March has become synonymous with Making HERstory Day at Georgia World Congress Center. GWCCA hosted its 2nd Annual Making HERstory event on March 27, 2024, where attendees gathered in Georgia World Congress Center Building C. They were greeted by a variety of local vendors as well snacks […]
by Austin SimmonsApril 2, 2024
Georgia World Congress Center Authority to honor women leaders during 2nd Annual Making HERstory event in celebration of Women’s History Month
Category:Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) announced the return of its highly anticipated event, the 2nd Annual Making HERstory, in celebration of Women’s History Month. Scheduled for March 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET at Auditorium C101 of the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), Making HERstory aims to honor the achievements of […]
by Georgia World Congress Center AuthorityMarch 19, 2024
Georgia World Congress Center Authority to Host Diverse Business Summit
Category:Georgia attracts more than 152 million domestic and international guests each year, presenting a tremendous opportunity for local, small businesses to reach new audiences. GWCCA is dedicated to helping increase opportunities to its campus and tourism for emerging and small businesses.
by Austin SimmonsFebruary 13, 2024
Georgia World Congress Center Authority Launches Community Legacy Program in Partnership with Signia by Hilton Atlanta
Category:Last week, Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), in partnership with Signia by Hilton Atlanta, launched its Community Legacy Program designed to make an impact on the Atlanta community in four key focus areas: Education, Food Insecurity, Homelessness, and Human Trafficking. The launch of the program aligned with the grand opening of the hotel which is located on GWCCA’s championship campus. Signia by Hilton Atlanta officially started welcoming guests this month.
by Austin SimmonsJanuary 23, 2024
Signia by Hilton Debuts Flagship Hotel in Downtown Atlanta at Georgia World Congress Center
Category:ATLANTA – (Jan. 12, 2024) – Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the highly anticipated opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta, marking the first new build and Georgia hotel for the Signia by Hilton brand, and Atlanta’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years. Inclusive of the property’s debut, Atlanta represents Hilton’s largest […]
by Austin SimmonsJanuary 12, 2024
