Press Releases
The latest company news, announcements, and updates from across Cox Enterprises.
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Business Updates
Cox Enterprises receives Georgia Chamber Corporate Citizen Award
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce presented Cox Enterprises with the 2026 Georgia Chamber Corporate Citizen Award in recognition of the company’s longstanding commitment to corporate responsibility, community engagement and creating a positive impact across Georgia.
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Business Updates
Cox Enterprises announces inaugural cohort of startups chosen for its Cox Cleantech Residency program
Ten startups developing next-generation infrastructure, manufacturing and climate technologies join six-week program designed to accelerate commercialization and strengthen the Southeast’s innovation economy.
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Growth Operations
The grass may have been greener this time, but BrightFarms is still one of the coolest things made in Georgia
Macon-grown leafy greens earns a top-four finish in this year’s statewide competition.
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Leadership
Cox Enterprises names Jessica Shrum senior vice president of Strategy
Appointment reflects company’s continued focus on strategic growth and investment in its portfolio of businesses.
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Business Updates
Hippo Harvest closes $30 million Series C led by Cox Farms, scaling robotic indoor growing technology and expanding to new markets
Funding accelerates the company’s next phase of growth as Hippo Harvest brings indoor-grown organic greens to retail buyers at scale.
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Innovation
Cox Enterprises announces winners of student sustainability challenge
More than 200 student innovators participated in Cox’s sustainability hackathon, developing real-world solutions for energy, agriculture, transportation, circular economy and sustainable cities.
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Leadership
Nexus Circular names John Hays senior vice president of Strategy
Strategy and growth leader joins advanced recycling company to drive next phase of innovation and expansion.
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Leadership
Cox Enterprises’ Jennifer Hightower recognized for legal innovation and leadership
Chief legal officer receives two prestigious honors that spotlight what’s possible when innovation and people-first leadership go hand in hand.
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Corporate Responsibility
Cox Enterprises reaches $3 billion in cleantech investments
Cox Enterprises has surpassed $3 billion in cleantech investments across advanced recycling, indoor agriculture, renewable resources and sustainable infrastructure.
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Business Updates
Cox Cleantech Accelerator launches residency program to support early-stage founders in the Southeast
The new six-week program provides stipends and hands-on support to advance pre-seed founders toward commercialization.