About Kim Wade
Authored 19 articles.
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Nominations Open for 2018 Georgia Small Business ROCK STAR Awards
Features, September 18, 2017
According to Mary Ellen McClanahan, Entrepreneur and Small Business director for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the future is bright. That’s why the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) and GDEcD work together each year to “spotlight Georgia’s best, brightest and most unique.”
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Registration Open for Center of Innovation for Logistics Luncheon in Savannah
Features, July 06, 2017
According to the Center of Innovation for Logistics, Georgia companies rely on the state’s logistics infrastructure and services to handle and haul more than $900 billion of cargo each year—that’s billion with a B. And Colin McRae, an attorney at HunterMaclean in Savannah who specializes in transportation, logistics, and business litigation, says that with the support of state offices like the Center of Innovation for Logistics, it’s no wonder Georgia continues to rank as the number one state to do business.
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Registration Open for the 2017 Georgia Logistics Summit
Features, 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.
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Albany Native Ken Hodges Throws Hat in Ring for State Court of Appeals
News, April 25, 2017
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Renasant Bank Hosts Annual Rincon Shred-A-Thon Event on April 22nd
News, April 13, 2017
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Registration Open for Georgia’s Supplier Opportunities and Aerospace Resources Conference in Macon
Features, March 28, 2017
In order to connect Georgia aerospace and defense suppliers with potential partners and resources to increase their capabilities and meet the needs of the global marketplace, the Supplier Opportunities and Aerospace Resources (SOAR) Conference will take place in Macon this year. The event is April 20 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Middle Georgia State University.
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Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony a Huge Success
Features, March 10, 2017
On Feb. 25th, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame honored eight highly accomplished athletes during their annual induction ceremony held at the historic Macon City Auditorium. The group included football player Keith Brooking, golfer Laura Coble, tennis coach Manuel Diaz, football and track athlete Willie Gault, basketball player Matt Harpring, football player Garrison Hearst, athletic leader/golf coach Liz Murphey and football player Jeff Saturday.
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Registration Open for Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS Awards Luncheon on March 13th
Features, March 09, 2017
Georgia holds the title as the number one state in the nation in which to do business—a title it has held for four years in a row. And when 98 percent of Georgia companies (employing under 100) are considered small businesses, it makes sense the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) would want to salute these business owners with Georgia Small Business Week taking place March 13-17.
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Azalea House Uses Local Talent, Charm to Create Unique Southern Experience at Masters
Features, March 08, 2017
The Masters Tournament returns to Augusta on April 3-9, and if you are looking to enjoy the week of golf amid true Southern hospitality, you’ll want to check out The Azalea House. According to General Manager, Chris DeMain, this premier hospitality facility, located on Azalea Drive in the National Hills neighborhood just across the street from the course, is fully focused on hospitality and understanding client entertainment.
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SunTrust Bank’s Savannah Region President David Camden Discusses Local Market Trends and Projections
Features, January 12, 2017
When you live in an area with a unique economic environment, you want to keep your finger on the pulse of your community to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of your economy. That’s why David Camden, president and CEO of SunTrust Bank’s Savannah region, says he keeps a close eye on market projections in order to help his clients succeed.
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Deadline Today for This Year’s Small Business ROCK STARS Awards
News, October 31, 2016
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Deadline Approaching for This Year’s Small Business ROCK STARS Awards
News, October 25, 2016
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Deadline Approaching for This Year’s Small Business ROCK STARS Awards
Features, October 18, 2016
We all recognize that small businesses are an important part of our state’s economy, but did you know that almost 98 percent of the businesses in Georgia employ fewer than 100 employees? That’s why the Small Business ROCK STARS recognition is returning for its fourth year.
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Bethesda Welcomes New President to Enhance New Curriculum
Features, August 08, 2016
The new president of Bethesda Academy, a private, boarding and day school for young men in grades six through 12, will tell you that he’s “about the most informal retired Army lieutenant colonel you’ll ever meet.” Michael Hughes, or Mike as he likes to be called, will lead Bethesda Academy’s unique students and staff in the new school year as well as the next step in Bethesda’s mission to create community leaders with the school’s new “Lead the Way” curriculum.
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Kelley Waldron Named Interim Head of School at St. Andrew's School
Features, July 27, 2016
St. Andrew’s School will start this school year with a new Interim Head of School, but Kelley Waldron is definitely not a new face on campus. Starting out her 15th year at St. Andrew’s, Waldron said she is looking forward to continuing the tradition of excellence and commitment to technology.
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SSU Adds $20.5 Million Project to Boost Marine Science, Engineering Studies
Features, June 29, 2016
Savannah State University, the oldest public historically black college or university in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in Savannah, Ga., will soon have even more students flocking to the campus for marine sciences, engineering technology and chemistry with the addition of two new, state of the art buildings.
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Colony Bank Location in Savannah Would Have Been Dream Come True for Late Market President
Features, June 22, 2016
For Drew Hulsey, getting into the banking business at a young age was a no-brainer. The Metter, Ga. native says his dad was a CPA and his mother was a banker, so he naturally fell into banking after he graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1984.
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Enmarket Set to Tackle Increased LLS Fundraising Goal
Features, May 09, 2016
With a goal of $100,000, Enmarket and Enmark locations will offer customers the opportunity to purchase paper icons in support of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s fundraiser, Light the Night Walk. The paper icons, which can be personalized with the donor’s name, can be purchased for $1 from April 27-May 31, and the icons will be displayed inside the stores.
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Choate Combines Love for Cars, Philanthropy to Help Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Features, March 31, 2016
In 1989, Millard Choate began his construction company as a basement start-up out of his home in north Atlanta. He said that was about the same time he learned that Leann, his daughter Emily’s best friend, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, a life threatening disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. The girls were in preschool together at the time, and Choate said when he learned of Leann’s diagnosis he didn’t know anything about Cystic Fibrosis.