April 2015 Features

• Savannah Chapter of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance Launches

  April 30, 2015

  DIRTT Environmental Solutions hosted the official launch of the Savannah Chapter of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance Friday April 17th. GMA has been supporting and promoting manufacturers since 2008.

• Tickle Your Funny Bone: 20 Desk Toys for the Office

  April 29, 2015

• City of Savannah, Community Partners Join Forces to Launch Landmark “Keep Savannah Clean” Campaign

  April 28, 2015

  The City of Savannah has joined with Parker’s, the Savannah Morning News and other local sponsors to launch the first comprehensive citywide public-private collaboration to fight litter in the community. The campaign’s goal is to curb littering in Savannah by 50 percent over the next year through a strategic education and social media outreach initiative.

• Bill Thompson Reflects on the Banking Industry and Queensborough’s Unique Niche

  April 27, 2015

  Queensborough National Bank and Trust Company, headquartered in Louisville, Ga., delivers big bank products with small town service. The bank that has been in business since 1902 now has 22 branches, mostly located in small communities where their 270 employees both work and live.

• AGL Resources Moves the Natural Gas Industry and the Economy Forward

  April 23, 2015

  Hank Linginfelter, Executive Vice President, Distribution Operations, articulates with ease the activities of AGL Resources, headquartered in Atlanta since 1856. “Every year we’re running pipes to new areas of the state. We want to serve customers reliably and safely. We want to keep costs low,” he says.

• Optim Healthcare Announces Partnership with National Surgical Healthcare

  April 22, 2015

  Optim Healthcare, with 60 physicians in its expansive provider network, announced today that they are partnering with National Surgical Healthcare, an owner and operator of surgical hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

• The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa Announces New Initiatives

  April 21, 2015

  The Westin Savannah Harbor is pleased to announce the launch of three initiatives designed for all who visit and live in Savannah: The return of First Friday Oyster Roasts, The Westin Beach Club at Bloody Point, and Whitman Yacht Private Charters.

• Savannah Rotary Clubs Give Back With 6th Annual Play It Forward Fundraiser

  April 15, 2015

  Savannah area Rotary Clubs are gearing up for the sixth annual ‘Play It Forward’ musical and food extravaganza fundraising event which is returning to Savannah on the afternoon of Sunday, April 19th.

• Q&A With GDEcD Director of Global Commerce Annie Baxter

  April 14, 2015

  In the first of a monthly series with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Director of Global Commerce for Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness & Food Annie Baxter discusses important transportation projects, innovations in logistics, and the economic development climate in Georgia.

• Savannah Tech Honors Community Stars at Tribute

  April 13, 2015

  The Savannah Technical College Foundation Community Council honored 21 stars at the 2015 Tribute to Community STARS on Friday. The event, now in its ninth year, honors individuals, nominated for their service and dedication at work or in the community. This year’s honorees join the ranks of 150 men and women who have been nominated in previous years.

• Are Your Employees Getting Enough Sleep? (And if Not, Why Do You Care?)

  April 13, 2015

  It’s no secret to any harried entrepreneur that getting too little sleep has plenty of ill effects. But did you ever stop to think about the effect lack of sleep might be having on your employees. And, by extension, how that could be affecting your business?

• North Point Hospitality Breaks Ground on Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Midtown

  April 09, 2015

  North Point Hospitality Group, Inc., announced the groundbreaking of its newest hotel project, the 145-unit Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Savannah Midtown this week. The select-service hotel is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion in February 2016.

• Georgia Southern University MBA to Hold MBA Info Session

  April 07, 2015

  The Georgia Southern University MBA program will hold an info session on Wednesday, April 8th from 4:00­—7:00 PM at the Coastal Georgia Center (305 Fahm St., Savannah, GA). This will be a drop in event for those looking to advance their careers by furthering their education with an AACSB-accredited MBA from Georgia Southern.

• HealthSouth, Memorial Health Begin Joint Operations of Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital In Savannah

  April 02, 2015

  HealthSouth Corporation and Memorial Health today began joint operations of Savannah Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The hospital provides comprehensive physical rehabilitation to patients who have experienced stroke, trauma, brain and orthopedic injuries or other major illnesses or injuries.