February 2025 Features

• SCAD SERVE Community Fund Awards $2 Million in Grants to Local Non-Profits

  February 21, 2025

  As part of the Savannah College of Art and Design’s (SCAD) ongoing dedication to strengthening its hometown communities, the university is proud to announce it has awarded nearly $2 million dollars in grants to nonprofits in Savannah and Atlanta.

• Educators and Groups Want to Address Teacher Shortage

  February 21, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Education kicked off a new teacher recruitment campaign Tuesday to address a teacher shortage. The move is necessary as a generation of teachers nears retirement after two decades and more in the classroom, State School Superintendent Richard Woods said.

• CEO Confidence Increased Sharply in Q1 2025

  February 21, 2025

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council increased by 9 points, the highest level in three years. For the first time since early 2022, the Measure was well above 50 in Q1 2025, indicating that CEOs have shifted from the cautious optimism that prevailed in 2024 to a more confident optimism

• Savannah Technical College Revives Annual Black History Extravaganza With Event Today

  February 20, 2025

  Savannah Technical College, the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, is proud to announce the revival of its annual Black History Extravaganza. After a brief hiatus, the beloved event returns on Thursday, February 20th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Eckburg Auditorium on the main campus, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, Ga.

• goBeyondProfit Founder Rick Jackson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Corporate Citizenship

  February 20, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, is proud to celebrate its founder, Rick Jackson, for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Corporate Citizenship by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

• 3rd Annual St. Vincent's 1845 Foundation Nun Run 5K, Presented by Oliver Maner, Supports Historic Preservation

  February 19, 2025

  St. Vincent’s 1845 Foundation, in partnership with Oliver Maner, LLP, proudly presents the 3rd Annual St. Vincent’s Academy Nun Run. This fun-filled 5K will kick off Women's History Month on Saturday, March 1st, winding through the majestic oaks of Daffin Park in Midtown Savannah.

• GACVB Presents 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards at Annual Conference

  February 19, 2025

  The 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards were presented at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) Annual Conference. The conference was held February 2nd-5th in Gwinnett. The Georgia Tourism Awards celebrate industry achievements and those who have excelled in leadership, creativity, initiative, innovation, customer service, and partnership.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 36th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany

  February 18, 2025

  Last week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted its 36th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt—a premier statewide initiative designed to showcase the economic advantages of doing business in Georgia.

• Georgia Breaks Export Records, Rises in Total Trade

  February 14, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia surpassed $53.1 billion in exports, a year-over-year increase of 6.4% that outpaced the national average of 2.3%.

• 2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced

  February 14, 2025

  Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association President + CEO Stephanie Fischer announced seven new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2025 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night.

• From Base to Business: Fort Stewart's Operation Startup Fuels Entrepreneurs

  February 13, 2025

  Over 100 entrepreneurs gathered Feb. 6 at Club Stewart to participate in Operation StartUp, an event put on by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

• Brunswick Now the Nation’s Top Port for Autos, Heavy Equipment

  February 13, 2025

  At the Brunswick State of the Port event, Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch said Colonel’s Island Terminal has become the nation’s busiest port for autos and heavy equipment, handling more than 2 million tons of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in 2024.

• SBAC Becomes the Sole Owner of the Savannah Regional Small Business Capital Fund

  February 12, 2025

  The Savannah Regional Small Business Capital Fund (CAP Fund) has taken a major ownership transition, as the Fund’s remaining two bank shareholders donated their shares to the Small Business Assistance Corporation.

• Governor Kemp’s Tort Reform Bill Moving in State Senate

  February 12, 2025

  Legislation backed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp aimed at reining in huge jury awards supporters say cripple Georgia businesses has cleared a state Senate committee following a five-hour hearing.

• Savannah Council on World Affairs Lecture Series Set for February 20th

  February 11, 2025

  How can the U.S. best meet the challenges of the global energy transition to advance U.S. interests? Come hear Ambassador Alice Wells, Senior Director for International Government Relations at ExxonMobil Corporation, offer her analysis and views on how the world tries to balance society’s needs for energy and related products while lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

• Kevin Greiner: A Business Leader Investing in Georgia’s Future

  February 11, 2025

  Kevin Greiner, CEO of Gas South, believes in using business as a force for good. His company commits 5% of its profits to support youth in need, and when he learned about the Fostering Success Act, getting involved was an easy decision.

• Cecilia Russo Turner Wins Global Silver Stevie Award for Best Female Entrepreneur

  February 10, 2025

  Cecilia Russo Turner, President and CEO of Savannah-based public relations and marketing firm Cecilia Russo Marketing, has earned global recognition with a Silver Stevie Award in the category of Best Female Entrepreneur – Consumer Services – 10 or Less Employees.

• Savannah Downtown Business Association "Business in Black" Luncheon February 12th sponsored by the Mance Law Firm

  February 10, 2025

  The Savannah Downtown Business Association invites the community to celebrate Black History Month and honor local Black business leaders at the "Business in Black" Luncheon on Wednesday, February 12th, at the Charles Morris Center

• Georgia Invites Travelers to Explore New Hotels, Attractions, More in 2025

  February 07, 2025

  Georgia invites travelers to discover an exciting array of new experiences coming to the Peach State in 2025, from luxury hotel stays and theme park attractions to cultural offerings and milestone celebrations.

• More than 17,000 Rural Georgia Students Supported in Innovative Partnership with Georgia Chamber and Georgia Department of Education

  February 07, 2025

  Yesterday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) announced the tremendous statewide impact of their 2024 partnership to meet workforce preparedness needs in rural communities.

• 5th Annual In Good Company Report Celebrates Over 2,200 Generous Companies

  February 06, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today released its 2025 In Good Company Report. This 5th annual list recognizes over 2,200 Georgia businesses of all sizes that have pledged to make generosity a core value of their operations.

• House Panel OKs $40.5B Mid-Year State Budget

  February 06, 2025

  Georgia House budget writers approved a $40.5 billion mid-year state budget Wednesday that would take advantage of a huge surplus to fund improvements to the state’s prison system and provide disaster relief to victims of Hurricane Helene.

• Augusta Tech President Dr. Jermaine Whirl Named Finalist for Savannah State University President

  February 05, 2025

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted to name Dr. Jermaine Whirl as the sole finalist for president of Savannah State University (SSU).

• HydroFleet to Invest Nearly $33M in Pooler for Hydrogen Production and Fueling Facility

  February 05, 2025

  On Tuesday, HydroFleet announced it is investing nearly $33 million in Pooler to construct a hydrogen production and fueling station that will service environmentally friendly heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks.

• Union Mission Announces 2025 Executive Committee & New Board Members

  February 05, 2025

  Union Mission, a leading local nonprofit in human services, has announced their 2025 Executive Committee and new Board members who will help lead the organization in the upcoming year with William Hunter, Partner at Oliver Maner, LLP, serving as Board Chair.