April 2023 Features

• Cynthia Robinson Alexander Named Interim President at Savannah State University

  April 28, 2023

  University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue today named Cynthia Robinson Alexander as interim president of Savannah State University, effective July 1, 2023.

• Cecilia Russo Marketing Celebrating 15th Anniversary with Three $5,000 Entrepreneur Grants for Small Business Owners

  April 28, 2023

  To celebrate 15 successful years in business, Cecilia Russo Marketing announces that the company is accepting applications from new business owners, start-ups and budding entrepreneurs in the State of Georgia for a $5,000 grant award, paying homage to the first payment from the first client the company ever received. Grants will be awarded to three recipients for a total of $15,000.

• Georgia Hospitals Receive Almost $60M from HEART Program in 2022

  April 28, 2023

  Officials with the Georgia HEART Hospital Program said Georgia taxpayers contributing a total of $58,732,410 to rural hospitals in 2022.

• TCSG Announces 2023 Student of the Year and Instructor of the Year

  April 28, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2023. Janette Velez, an Esthetician student from Columbus Technical College, was chosen as this year’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner and Adrienne Baldwin, a Mathematics instructor from Chattahoochee Technical College, was chosen as the winner of this year’s Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.

• U.S. Travel & Tourism Sector Set to Reach Record-breaking High this Year

  April 28, 2023

  The World Travel & Tourism Council's 2023 Economic Impact Research reveals the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to exceed the 2019 peak this year.

• New President/CEO at The Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce Named

  April 27, 2023

  The Board of Directors of the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce has named Summer Beal the new President/CEO effective May 1st

• Women We Admire Announces Top 50 Women Leaders of Georgia for 2023

  April 27, 2023

  Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders of Georgia for 2023.This year’s awardees are front runners in the organizations they serve. Their unwavering commitment and contributions play a part in their success and development within their areas.

• Bert Brantley: Ensuring Economic Opportunity Spreads Throughout the Business Community is the Focus of the Savannah Chamber

  April 26, 2023

  “How do you like Savannah so far?” What a welcoming question to hear over and over around town as I meet new folks in my first few months here. “What’s not to like,” has been my friendly way of answering that question. “I mean, look around us.”

• Georgia Companies Hit Key Milestones in Long-Term Partnerships

  April 26, 2023

  Over the past several months, companies that have invested in Georgia have been making big moves on big projects. From groundbreakings to grand openings, companies in high-demand industries are delivering on planned investments and bringing high-paying jobs to Georgians.

• The 200 Club Hosts Third Annual Pooler Run for Heroes on May 6th

  April 25, 2023

  The 200 Club will hold their third annual Pooler Run for Heroes at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 6 in Pooler, Georgia. Residents will once again have the chance to sneak in a little more fun and fitness for a charity that cares for those who care for us.

• Savannah SCORE & Wells Fargo Present The 10th Annual State of Small Business in Chatham County on May 3rd

  April 24, 2023

  Savannah SCORE and Wells Fargo will present The 10th Annual State of Small Business in Chatham County on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023. The free event will be held from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. in the Torian Auditorium at Savannah State University, located in the Howard Jordan building of the College of Business Administration.

• Avelo Airlines Continues Growth at Savannah/Hilton Head with New Nonstop Service to the Wilmington, DE/Philadelphia Region

  April 21, 2023

  Avelo Airlines announced today it is expanding service at Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) with exclusive nonstop flights to Delaware’s Wilmington Airport (ILG) – a convenient and easy alternative to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

• Historic Savannah Foundation to Host Preservation Awards on May 4th

  April 21, 2023

  Historic Savannah Foundation will launch its celebration of Preservation Month in May with the annual Historic Preservation Awards on Thursday, May 4th, at the Charles H. Morris Center. HSF will bestow the annual awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate excellence in preservation in Savannah and Chatham County.

• The GDOL Celebrates First 100 Days Under New Leadership While Unemployment Rate Remains Steady

  April 21, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrates 100 days in office on April 22, 2023. During this time, the commissioner's administration has been laser-focused on the modernization of the Georgia Department of Labor.

• World Trade Center Savannah Announces Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon

  April 20, 2023

  World Trade Center Savannah will host its fourth annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon Wednesday, May 3rd, at the Savannah Convention Center. The keynote speaker will be former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the U.S. government and economic futurist, Andrew Busch.

• Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire to Host Ninth Annual Wine, Women & Shoes Events

  April 20, 2023

  Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire will once again host one of Savannah’s most popular fundraisers, the ninth annual Wine, Women and Shoes events, to be held on Wednesday, May 10th, and Thursday, May 11th, at the Kehoe Iron Works at the Trustees Garden.

• Creative Coast Presents Leveraging Generative AI to Boost Revenue for Products & Services & Free Coworking on April 20th

  April 19, 2023

  The Creative Coast is excited to announce its upcoming Lunchtime Topic event on Leveraging Generative AI to Boost Revenue for Your Products & Services. This in-person event will take place on tomorrow at The Creative Coast.

• Aflac's Dan Amos & Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's Donna Hyland to Receive Georgia’s Highest Honor from the Georgia Historical Society

  April 19, 2023

  To celebrate the 290th anniversary of the founding of Georgia, the Georgia Historical Society will induct Dan Amos, Chairman and CEO of Aflac Incorporated, and Donna Hyland, President and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, as modern-day Georgia Trustees. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.

• A Decade in Residential Construction: At 14%, Georgia Sees 4th Biggest Y-o-Y Increase in Number of Permits in 2022

  April 19, 2023

  While the number of completed units has increased every year since 2012, data shows that the housing market is losing momentum, with permits and housing starts dropping nationwide. However, Georgia did not follow this trend, as the number of permits issued in this state increased by 14% in 2022 compared to 2021.

• Creative Home Ideas to Invest $15M in Liberty County

  April 18, 2023

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Creative Home Ideas, a YMF Company and design-house focused on home fashion, will create 70 new jobs and invest more than $15 million in a new distribution and light manufacturing facility in Liberty County.

• Lesley Francis Public Relations Unveils New Branding Incorporating Marketing And Design Services

  April 18, 2023

  Today, Lesley Francis Public Relations unveils new company branding to better reflect the extensive range of services offered by the Coastal Empire-based marketing agency.

• Marie Osmond Announced as St. Joseph's/Candler's SmartWomen Speaker

  April 18, 2023

  Over six decades, Marie Osmond has made her mark as a singer, television star, dancer, actor, author and entrepreneur. She will bring that unstoppable energy to Savannah as the keynote speaker at the 21st annual SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo.

• Economic Monitor Q4 Reports Trajectory of Slowing Regional Growth Continues; Savannah Metro Expected to Be Insulated

  April 17, 2023

  The Savannah metro economy’s path of slowing growth continued for the fifth consecutive quarter, according to Georgia Southern University’s latest Economic Monitor, which reflects Q4 2022. Yet, the outlook for the region is optimal.

• AG Carr Kicks Off Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Georgia’s Regional Food Banks

  April 17, 2023

  Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia today kicked off the 12th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a two-week fundraising competition to benefit the state’s seven regional food banks.

• United Way: Woman Who Rule Event & Campaign

  April 14, 2023

  United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Women Who Rule campaign and event, held on March 14th at the Savannah Convention Center, set a new fundraising record this year, bringing in a net total of $63,652 for the Women United’s Transportation Fund.