July 2014 Features

  • Profile: Dr. Alexander Koukoulas, President and CEO of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center

    July 30, 2014

    We all have our morning rituals that wake us up and get the day going. For some it’s the steam curling off that first cup of coffee; for others it’s a jog in Forsyth Park just as the sun peeks through the Spanish moss. For Dr. Alexander A. Koukoulas, president and CEO of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center, it’s the hum of equipment in motion. “Some of our operations run on a 24-hour basis, so my day starts early,” he explains. “From the moment I step into the office, I am energized.”

  • Profile: Sandy Benson, Founder of Custom Audio Video

    July 28, 2014

    From the moment you walk through the doors of Custom Audio Video in Bluffton, South Carolina, you have the sense that you’ve just walked into the very wonderful home of a very wonderful friend. Surrounded by the latest technology, but also by luxurious custom woodwork and relaxing lighting and features, the demo spaces that simulate living rooms, libraries, and custom theaters feel a lot more like living rooms, libraries and custom theaters than demo spaces.

  • Profile: Cathy Hill, Georgia Power Coastal Region VP

    July 24, 2014

    Cathy Hill is Regional Vice President in charge of operations for Georgia Power, a Southern Company, in Savannah and the entire coastal region. Hill is celebrating her 30th anniversary with Georgia Power this year.

  • Business Profile: Coastal Workforce Services

    July 22, 2014

    It may have been a Greek philosopher who first opined that “change is the only constant in life,” but no one knows it better today than Odie Donald, executive director of Coastal Workforce Services. Like his ancient predecessor Heraclitus, Odie is far from perturbed by the prevalence of change: He embraces it.

  • Construction Update on Medient's Studioplex

    July 21, 2014

    At the monthly board meeting of the Effingham County Industrial Development Board last Thursday, newly appointed Medient Studios CEO, Jake Shapiro, reported on the changes and progress that have taken place at Medient since his appointment just a few weeks ago. As we reported on Friday, Medient discussed the recent changes in the corporate structure of the firm. Medient also updated the Board on construction of Studioplex.

  • Merrill Lynch Scorecard Shows Productivity Tied to Employees’ Financial Well-Being

    July 17, 2014

    Merrill Lynch recently released their 401(k) Wellness Scorecard for the second quarter, with results showing a positive increase in financial habits from plan participants. We spoke with James Wallace and Deborah Howard, Managing Directors – Wealth Management, Global Corporate & Institutional Advisory Services, to get their take on the results of the scorecard and why more companies need to become invested in the financial well-being of their employees.

  • Gulfstream Enhances Customer Support with New Mobile App

    July 16, 2014

    Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has enhanced its commitment to providing the most advanced customer support with the redesign of MyGulfstream.com and the launch of a corresponding iPad app.

  • Evans Gets GPA Contract to Rebuild Warehouse No. 3

    July 14, 2014

    Evans General Contractors, with offices in Savannah and three other cities, was recently awarded the contract to demolish and rebuild the Georgia Ports Authority Warehouse No. 3.

  • 3 Classic Recipes in Case Your Brand Ever Gets Grilled

    July 10, 2014

    Yes, it’s true. The Paula Deen Network is launching in September. The celebrity cook, whose career was nearly burnt, is cooking up something new – and digital. Just in case your brand ever gets grilled, we look at three fast and easy tips inspired by the digital rebranding of Paula Deen.

  • Georgia Ports Authority Hosts South Georgia Delegation

    July 08, 2014

    The Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority recently led a group on a tour of the Georgia Port Garden Center and Ocean Terminals in Savannah. The group listened to a presentation by Stacy Watson, General Manager, Economic & Industrial Development at the Georgia Ports Authority and then proceeded on the tour.

  • Hospice Savannah CEO Debra Larson on Your Most Important Healthcare Decision

    July 07, 2014

    Setting the record straight, Hospice Savannah CEO Debra Larson discusses some of the recent bad press the the hospice industry has seen in recent years.

  • Profile: Patrick T. O’Connor, Managing Partner of Oliver Maner

    July 02, 2014

    There are many terms that could accurately describe the managing partner of a century-old law firm that is among the largest in Southeast Georgia: Dedicated. Driven. Passionate. Hard-working. And a heck of a lot of fun.