November 2023 Features

• Plastic Express to Double Georgia Operations

  November 30, 2023

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Plastic Express, a leader in the plastic resins shipping industry, will build a second shipping facility in Savannah, Georgia. The new location will create an estimated 200 new jobs and $80 million in investment in Chatham County.

• The Creative Coast Partners With Expansive for its Fourth Annual Holiday Mixer and Fundraiser on December 5th

  November 30, 2023

  The Creative Coast is excited to announce its fourth annual Holiday Mixer and Fundraiser with Expansive Workspace to benefit Girls Code Savannah and Toys for Tots.

• Georgia Ranks Second as the Most Entrepreneurial State in America

  November 30, 2023

  Research by project management experts at The Digital Project Manager analyzed eight indicators for how entrepreneurial a state is; these included the percentage of the population that started a new business, the percentage of start-ups still active after one year, number of small businesses per 100,000 of the population, growth rate of business applications as well as others.

• Sweepstakes Fore Charity Returns to the 2024 Club Car Championship

  November 29, 2023

  Officials of the Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club announced today the details surrounding the tournament’s 2024 Sweepstakes Fore Charity Program, benefiting charitable organizations in Savannah and beyond.

• Savannah Film Alliance Announces 8 Honorees 

  November 28, 2023

  Nov. 20, 2023, The Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala, presented by I.A.T.S.E. Local 491, honored eight creative individuals on Friday evening, November 17th, for their contributions to the growth of the local film and television industry.

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases War for Talent Economic Report

  November 28, 2023

  Today, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the release of its Fourth Quarter Economic Report highlighting the strength of Georgia’s position in the global War for Talent.

• GEDA Hosts Annual Awards to Recognize Exceptional Individual Achievements & the Top Deals of the Year

  November 27, 2023

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

• Governor Kemp Issues Executive Orders for Rosalynn Carter Funeral Ceremonies

  November 27, 2023

  Gov. Brian Kemp is assigning Georgia National Guard troops and other state resources to help with the “logistical challenges” associated with ceremonies and services to honor the late former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

• DOT Mulling Long List of Highway Improvements in Savannah Area

  November 17, 2023

  It’s going to cost at least $1.4 billion – and probably a lot more – in highway improvements in the Savannah region to keep pace with economic growth, an official with the Georgia Department of Transportation said Wednesday.

• Savannah ‘Georgia Unscripted’ Event to Highlight Coastal Georgia’s Creative Economy

  November 17, 2023

  The Georgia Unscripted Roadshow event’s next stop is on Georgia’s coast on November 18th. The event will be held at the Alida Hotel in the heart of Historic Savannah.

• Georgia’s Unemployment Remains Unchanged as Labor Force Reaches Record Highs

  November 17, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's October unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.4 percent in September. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• New MONOPOLY: Savannah Edition Unveiled, Featuring Dozens of Local Landmarks

  November 16, 2023

  Local officials and business leaders, along with Mr. Monopoly, unveiled the new MONOPOLY: Savannah Edition at a special media event on Tuesday, November 14 at Plant Riverside District, located at 400 W. River St. in Savannah, Ga.

• The 21th St. Joseph’s/Candler SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo Raises Record Amount

  November 16, 2023

  The SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo once again raised a record amount of money - $220,277 - through event proceeds and donations, all for the benefit of uninsured or underinsured women who need lifesaving mammograms and other breast health services.

• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2024 List of State's 10 Places in Peril

  November 16, 2023

  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2024 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.

• TCSG Celebrates Apprenticeship Week with Announcement of 2024 Apprenticeship Awards to Georgia Businesses

  November 16, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia today announced the awards of the second year of the High Demand Career Initiative Program supporting Georgia businesses with the creation and expansion of Registered Apprenticeships.

• HSF Announces New Board Members During 68th Annual Meeting

  November 15, 2023

  During Thursday’s 68th Annual Meeting in Columbia Square, Historic Savannah Foundation proudly welcomed new Board of Trustees members Ryan Claus and Brian Dart.

• 2023 GAgives on GivingTuesday Shines a Spotlight on Nonprofits' Value & Resilience in the Face of Heightened Need & Rising Challenges

  November 15, 2023

  As we move into the season of giving, it’s an ideal time to reflect on who and what we appreciate and how we can show our thankfulness. Everyone in Georgia benefits in some way from one or more of our state’s hard-working nonprofits – which are all coping with surges in demand for their services, increasing costs, and a reduction in resources, staff, and volunteers.

• Tybee Island Marine Science Center is Celebrating Whale Week

  November 14, 2023

  The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is celebrating Whale Week the week of November 13th in honor of the endangered North Atlantic right whales that visit the Georgia coast during the winter. Every year, breeding female whales travel to the Georgia coast to have babies in the winter months.

• State Rolling Out New Literacy Initiative

  November 14, 2023

  The Georgia Department of Education is launching a literacy initiative aimed at both improving literacy among students and training educators on the science of reading.

• US Corporate Boards Are More Diverse Than Ever, But the Pace of Growth is Slowing

  November 14, 2023

  Corporate boards have become significantly more diverse over the past five years, according to a new report from The Conference Board and ESGAUGE.

• Former Isakson Colleagues Praise His Brand of Political Civility

  November 13, 2023

  A U.S. senator and a former senator traveled to the University of Georgia Friday to tout the benefits of political civility at a time extreme partisanship in Congress threatens to shut down the federal government.

• State’s New Voter Registration System Passes First Test

  November 13, 2023

  A new statewide voter registration system has passed its first test with a successful run during this week’s municipal elections across Georgia.

• Plant Riverside District’s Opulent Studio 24 New Year’s Eve Disco Celebration Invites Guests to Ring in 2024 in Style

  November 10, 2023

  Plant Riverside District – which is widely known as Savannah’s Entertainment District – is thrilled to host a lavish Studio 24 New Year’s Eve Disco Celebration on Sunday, December 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Salzburg Ballroom.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Get Georgia Moving

  November 10, 2023

  Georgia has boasted record economic growth for five consecutive years with over $134 billion in capital investment, $68 billion in real GDP growth, over two thousand new or expanded project locations, and 268,000 jobs created throughout every corner of the state.

• Cecilia Russo Turner to Offer Keynote Address at Georgia Southern University BIG Café

  November 09, 2023

  The Business Innovation Group (BIG) at Georgia Southern University is pleased to announce that Cecilia Russo Turner will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming BIG Café event on Wednesday, November 15th.