Business Veteran-owned business directory in the works David Thompson David Thompson
Reporter · Rome, GA
David Thompson, a graduate of Auburn University, has over 8 years of experience reporting on business and economic development. He previously worked for the Birmingham Business Journal before returning to his hometown of Rome to cover local business stories. David has a keen eye for emerging trends and the entrepreneurial spirit in the region.
More from David → Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 2:17 PM · 1 min read
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Aa Sans Save PrintThe folks at Pinnacle Financial/Synovus are in the process of compiling a local veteran-owned business directory.
An initial list has been compiled, but more are welcome going forward.
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