November 2021 Features

• Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Anticipating a Busy Holiday Season

  November 30, 2021

  Since the addition of Southwest Airlines, Savannah/Hilton Head International has already seen a significant increase in daily traffic with travelers arriving from all over the country. Now that the holidays are upon us, the airport is anticipating very full flights and long lines at the security checkpoint with even more travelers making their way through the airport this bustling holiday season.

• ‘State of Small Business’ Launch in Macon a Success

  November 30, 2021

  With more than 1.6 million Georgians employed in small businesses across the state, this critical economic sector remains a top priority for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD).

• United Way of the Coastal Empire Celebrates Fall Giving Campaign Successes

  November 29, 2021

  United Way of the Coastal Empire celebrated some of the region’s most generous supporters and those who helped make the fall giving campaign a success during its United in Gratitude event on Thursday, November 18th at the JW Marriott Savannah, Plant Riverside District.

• Nominations Now Open for 2022 National Small Business Week Awards

  November 29, 2021

  Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The NSBW Awards recognize the achievements of SBA-assisted small businesses and the contributions they have made to their communities and our nation’s economy.

• Union Mission & Parker’s Unveil Plans for Parker’s House: A Home for Women

  November 19, 2021

  Union Mission and Parker’s unveiled plans today for the new Parker’s House: A Home for Women, which will be Savannah, Ga. and coastal Georgia’s only facility solely dedicated to providing emergency housing and comprehensive services for unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness. Parker’s House is expected to open in the first quarter of 2022.

• The Creative Coast Launches the eSTEAM Fund to Support Local K-12 Entrepreneurship and STEAM Programming

  November 19, 2021

  The Creative Coast is a 501(c)3 non-profit with the mission to catalyze the innovation economy in the region through educational and social programming for adults, and also for the future workforce, leaders, and entrepreneurs through youth programming.

• Delta Ready to Welcome 5.6M+ Customers During Thanksgiving Travel Period

  November 19, 2021

  The Thanksgiving holiday period is expected to return to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with Delta anticipating at least 5.6 million passengers from Nov. 19-30. To support customers, Delta has increased staffing levels across the operation including in customer service and reservations, and new flight attendants have graduated to accommodate the growing number of flights being restored.

• Christmas Tree Shops to Spread Holiday Cheer to The Shoppes Of Savannah

  November 18, 2021

  Christmas Tree Shops announced the opening of a pop-up shop in Savannah. The store brings a wide selection of holiday items for decorating, entertaining and gifting to The Shoppes Of Savannah. Customers can shop for everything merry now through January 3rd.

• UGA’s Georgia Economic Outlook Returns to In-Person Events, Delivering Business Intelligence for the New Year

  November 18, 2021

  As Georgia emerges from two years of economic uncertainty, University of Georgia Terry College of Business experts will address Georgia’s recovery from the COVID-19 recession, the booming housing market and what to expect in the year to come at the 39th annual Georgia Economic Outlook series.

• Georgia Unemployment Rate Hits All-Time Low Amid Strong Job Growth

  November 18, 2021

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in October, the lowest rate in Georgia’s recorded history.

• TCSG Celebrates 2021 National Apprenticeship Week

  November 18, 2021

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) celebrates this year’s National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the importance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs to growing Georgia’s skilled workforce.

• Former Atlanta Brave and Falcon Visits Students at West Chatham Elementary to Promote Literacy

  November 17, 2021

  On Monday, November 15th, former Major League Baseball outfielder and National Football League safety Brian O'Neal Jordan visited West Chatham Elementary School to speak to students about the importance of reading.

• The GEDA Recognizes Top Deals of the Year and Outstanding Individuals at Luncheon

  November 17, 2021

  At its Annual Awards luncheon on Monday, the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) recognized top deals of the year and excellence by individuals. Awards included the Deals of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Rip Wiley Award for Professional Excellence and Committee Chair and Member of the Year.

• 2021 Tourism Awards Finalists Announced

  November 16, 2021

  All of us on the TLC team would like to extend our sincerest thanks the Award and Scholarship Selection Committee for their tireless efforts. The committee work requires a large amount of reading, reviewing, and discussion along with a significant time commitment.

• Celadon to Open North American Headquarters, State-of-the-Art Recycling, Advanced Manufacturing Operations in Savannah

  November 15, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp announced Celadon Development Corporation “Celadon” will invest more than $155 million in opening a North American headquarters and a state-of-the-art recycling and advanced manufacturing facility in Chatham County, creating 117 jobs in the Savannah area. This represents Phase 1 of Celadon’s major investment project in Georgia.

• JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District to Host Grand Opening Celebration Nov. 18th-20th

  November 15, 2021

  Plant Riverside District – Savannah, Ga.’s newest and most exciting destination for dining, shopping and live entertainment – will host a special Grand Opening Celebration from Thursday, November 18 through Saturday, November 20 along Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St. All events, which are free and open to the public, will celebrate the official opening of the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District.

• Georgia Ports Mark Mega Rail Milestone

  November 15, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that the Georgia Ports Authority has completed and is now operating the second set of nine new rail tracks for a total of 18 tracks at its Mason Mega Rail Terminal. The expansion immediately increases intermodal capacity to and from the Port of Savannah by more than 30 percent.

• 9th Annual State of Small Business in Chatham County Scheduled for Dec. 1st

  November 12, 2021

  The 9th Annual State of Small Business in Chatham County will be presented live online, on Wednesday, December 1st. Ten area business leaders of different sectors will each present a brief overview of the current situation in Chatham County pertaining to their industries. They will offer their insights into what this means to the future of Savannah and the small business owner.

• Inaugural Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Now Scheduled In Savannah For February 28th - March 1st

  November 12, 2021

  Morris Multimedia is proud to announce the inaugural Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum in Savannah has been rescheduled for Monday, February 28 -Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden. The Forum, originally scheduled for September 2021, was delayed due to the Delta Variant of COVID-19.

• One Year In: Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Driving Opportunities Across the State

  November 12, 2021

  As COVID raged across Georgia last Fall, a team of corporate heavyweights, academics and politicians teamed up with one goal: to help Georgia become the technology capital of the East Coast.

• Norfolk Southern Opens New Headquarters Building in Atlanta

  November 11, 2021

  Norfolk Southern Corporation formally opened its state-of-the-art headquarters in Midtown Atlanta following a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured Governor Brian P. Kemp, Senator Raphael Warnock, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Norfolk Southern employees, and civic and business leaders from across Atlanta.

• Enmarket & The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fight Blood Cancer Together, Over $125,000 Raised

  November 10, 2021

  For the 9th year, locally owned Enmarket continued its partnership with the Georgia – South Carolina Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night campaign. Enmarket launched its company-wide initiative across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina by encouraging its customers to donate at check-out to benefit LLS.

• The USG Board of Regents Elects Officers for 2022

  November 10, 2021

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today elected Regent Harold Reynolds to a one-year term as the Board’s chair and Regent Erin Hames to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair.

• Small Teams Driving Integration of Sustainability into Business

  November 10, 2021

  As leaders at COP26 tackle climate change, a new report sheds light on how companies can organize themselves to integrate sustainability into their businesses. Produced by The Conference Board, the report covers issues including where sustainability sits within companies, the size of sustainability departments, and key priorities of sustainability teams.

• Savannah Music Festival Announces Concerts Featuring Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

  November 09, 2021

  Savannah Music Festival (SMF), a leading nonprofit performing arts organization, is pleased to announce two December 2021 concerts at the Johnny Mercer Theatre.