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• Bouhan Falligant Celebrates Grand Opening of New Office Building

  June 19, 2017

  Bouhan Falligant, LLP celebrated the grand opening of its new three-story, 18,000-square-foot building at One West Park Avenue, on the south side of Forsyth Park. The highly detailed, brick-veneered and energy-efficient building with cast stone elements was constructed in nine months, a bit of a record for a custom private office building.

• Georgia Construction Outlook Survey: 86% of Respondents Project Revenue Increase

  June 09, 2017

  The Georgia Construction Outlook Survey indicates that 86 percent of the state’s privately held construction companies project a revenue increase over the prior year. The survey, released on Tuesday, was conducted by Kennesaw State University’s Construction Management Department in cooperation with Bennett Thrasher, one of the country’s largest full-service certified public accounting and consulting firms.

• Georgia Ports Authority Breaks Container Volume Record

  June 07, 2017

  Larger vessels and additional container services calling Georgia's ports coupled with a positive economic forecast ushered in an all-time record month for container volume. The Georgia Ports Authority handled 350,104 twenty-foot equivalent units in May, 11.68 % more TEUs compared to the same month a year ago, or 35,619 additional TEUs.

• Savannah Chamber Hires New Director of Government Affairs

  June 01, 2017

  The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce has hired Jared W. Downs as its new director of government affairs. This key role on the Chamber staff is responsible for advocating on behalf of the business community and working with local, state and federal officials to promote business-positive legislation.

• Margaritaville to Develop a 55+ Community Outside Savannah

  May 26, 2017

  Minto Communities and Margaritaville Holdings announced that Hilton Head, South Carolina will be the second location for their new LATITUDE MARGARITAVILLE active adult residential communities. The new 55-and-better community, built on the "no worries" tropical vibe of Margaritaville, will sit on 2,739 acres and include a 72-acre site for a 290,000-square foot Margaritaville-inspired festive retail center.

• Metro Savannah’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.3% in April

  May 26, 2017

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Metro Savannah’s unemployment rate in April was 4.3 percent, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 4.5 percent in March. In April 2016, the rate was 4.8 percent.

• On “529 Day,” Think About College Savings Plans

  May 23, 2017

  You probably won’t see it on your calendar, but May 29 (5/29) is 529 College Savings Day, or 529 Day for short. This day, named after the 529 plan, a popular college-savings vehicle, is designed to promote people’s awareness of the need to save and invest for the high costs of higher education. And that need has never been greater.

• Georgia's Ports Set New Industry Standard

  May 23, 2017

  The Georgia Ports Authority handled 333,006 twenty-foot equivalent container units in April, an increase of 11.7 percent, or 34,966 TEUs, compared to the same month a year ago. Across all ports, GPA's total tonnage increased by 13 percent, or 334,950 tons, to reach 2.94 million tons and the Authority's busiest April ever.

• ACG Atlanta Announces Fastest-Growing Middle-Market Companies in Georgia

  May 22, 2017

  The Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth, a global professional organization with the mission of Driving Middle-Market Growth, announced the 2017 Georgia Fast 40, recognizing the top 40 fastest-growing middle-market companies in Georgia.

• President of Savannah-based Gulfstream Named to Georgia Power Board of Directors

  May 19, 2017

  Georgia Power announced the election of Mark Burns to the company's board of directors. Burns is the president of Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and a vice president of General Dynamics, Gulfstream's parent company.

• Governor Deal Welcomes COSCO Development to Savannah

  May 15, 2017

  At an event on the docks of the Port of Savannah, Governor Nathan Deal, port officials and the maritime community were on hand to welcome the COSCO Development, the largest containership to ever call on the U.S. East Coast as it handled 5,500 containers, a record for Georgia's ports.

• Google Spurs $4.68B in Economic Activity for Georgia

  May 11, 2017

  Google released its 2016 Economic Impact Report, detailing its $222 billion in economic activity across all 50 states and Washington D.C. last year. The report also featured state-specific data, including information for Georgia. Last year, the tech giant helped produce more than $4.68 billion for the state’s economy — the ninth-highest among all 50 states.

• Inside the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University: The First 100 Days With New Dean Dr. David C. Hess

  May 08, 2017

  Georgia CEO presents this special profile on Dr. David C. Hess, stroke specialist, honored educator, biotech entrepreneur and longtime leader at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. During our one-on-one with Hess, he shares his excitement about his new role as the dean of Georgia’s public medical school, and the continued focus of his work in education, service and research to optimize health care throughout the state including groundbreaking Telehealth service to rural and underserved areas.

• The Kennickell Group Celebrates 125 Years in Business

  May 03, 2017

  The Kennickell Group, a company specializing in print, fulfillment, direct mail and wide format, is celebrating 125 years in business. Once a small print and office supply company, the Kennickell Group is now a diversified company handling print and marketing automation needs for many of the country’s leaders in their industries.

• Registration Open for the 2017 Georgia Logistics Summit

  May 03, 2017

  Logistics can be tricky and when you consider Georgia companies rely on the State’s logistics infrastructure and services to handle and haul more than $900 billion of cargo each year, it makes sense for state leaders to get the industry’s top professionals together to network and discuss solutions for all the ways we can better transport our goods. That’s the idea behind the Georgia Logistics Summit, taking place May 16-17 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

• Georgia Power and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. Announced as LSEGA Presenting Sponsors

  May 01, 2017

  Leadership Southeast Georgia is pleased to announce that Georgia Power, A Southern Company, and Savannah-headquartered Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. are presenting sponsors for the 2017 class of regional leaders.

• Previewing Georgia’s Inaugural World Trade Day Conference; Behind the Scenes with Chair Diane Alleva Cáceres PhD

  April 28, 2017

  Georgia CEO catches up with Diane Alleva Cáceres, PhD for a special behind the scenes preview of Georgia’s inaugural 2017 World Trade Day Conference. During our time together, Dr. Alleva Cáceres shares insights about the conference lineup, speakers, panels and activities, as well as Georgia’s current and impressive state of international commerce including an estimated $121 billion in trade between Georgia and the world in 2016.

• Power Brokers, Fuel Experts Discuss Drivers Behind Georgia Energy Mix

  April 27, 2017

  Georgia’s diverse power and clean energy producing companies met recently for the fourth annual “Energy Brunch and Learn” roundtable discussion to determine the driving forces behind the state’s renewable resources.

• HCA to Buy Memorial Health in a $710M Deal

  April 21, 2017

  The Memorial Health Board of Directors & the Chatham County Hospital Authority announced that they have signed a Letter of Intent for HCA to acquire Memorial’s assets in a deal valued at $710 million, and an agreement to continue its core services to area residents.

• Public Invited to Apply for Boards, Commissions, and Authorities

  April 20, 2017

  The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will be accepting applications for the Boards, Commissions, and Authorities beginning Friday, April 21, 2017 through Friday, May 5, 2017 at 12 p.m. Upon completion of the appointment process by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, all applicants and appointees will be notified.

• Registration Open for Georgia Tech Coding Boot Camp

  April 20, 2017

  Area employers interested in sending employees to Georgia Tech-Savannah’s coding boot camp -- a 24-week program that will give participants the skills needed to create front and back-end web applications - are eligible to receive as much as a 90 percent tuition reimbursement via scholarship grants provided by the Coastal Workforce Investment Board. Registrations are still being accepted for the second cohort of the popular coding boot camp scheduled to begin on May 9.

• Georgia Hospitals Contribute $47.8B to State's Economy

  April 19, 2017

  While Georgia hospitals are known for being the guardians of community health for the state’s more than 10 million residents, hospitals also play a huge role in bolstering Georgia’s economic health by pumping nearly $47.8 billion into the state’s economy in 2015 according to a recently released report by the Georgia Hospital Association.

• Savannah Tech Foundation Celebrates 2017 Tribute to Community STARs

  April 10, 2017

  A crowd of nearly 250 gathered in the Eckburg Auditorium on the campus of Savannah Technical College today to celebrate the 2017 Tribute to Community STARs (Savannah Tech Achievement Recognition) luncheon, the eleventh annual event recognizing people for their service and dedication in the community or at work.

• Richard Fox-Marrs Named President and CEO of JCB North America

  April 06, 2017

  JCB has announced the appointment of Richard Fox-Marrs as president and CEO of JCB Inc., responsible for JCB operations in North America, including sales and support for the construction, agricultural, rental, government and defense industries.

• USG Foundation Raises More Than $1.43M for Need-Based Scholarships

  April 05, 2017

  The 13th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, held on Friday, March 31st, successfully raised more than $1.43 million to promote, support, and provide need-based scholarships for students at the University System of Georgia’s twenty-eight institutions.

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