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• Corporations Consistently Choose Georgia – Here’s Why

  April 10, 2024

  From FORTUNE 500's like Aflac and UPS to industry leaders like Aurubis and Porsche, companies across diverse sectors are recognizing the benefits of establishing their presence in Georgia.

• Enmarket Charity Classic Raises $270,000, Bringing 5-year Total to $1 Million

  April 09, 2024

  The Enmarket Charity Classic golf tournament returned to Savannah April 4, raising $270,000 for charity and driving the total raised over Enmarket’s 5-year sponsorship past the $1 million mark.

• Longtime Georgia Bankers CEO Joe Brannen Announces Retirement

  April 09, 2024

  Georgia Bankers Association President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Brannen will retire on July 15, 2024, the 44th anniversary of his joining the association.

• Tripp Cofield Named Georgia Bankers Association Leader

  April 09, 2024

  Tripp Cofield has been elected by the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) Board of Directors as the association's incoming President and CEO when the longtime current leader, Joe Brannen, retires on July 15, 2024.

• Georgia Southern University Reaches another Milestone in Public Impact Research

  April 08, 2024

  Georgia Southern University has reported a new record for its research activity, marking a new milestone in its growth as a nationally designated research university and the home for public impact, real-world research.

• Flavor of Georgia Grand Prize Goes to New Creation Soda Works

  April 08, 2024

  New Creation Soda Works won the grand prize at the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food contest for their product, PECHES Georgia Peach Soda.

• TCSG Appoints Dr. Ryan Foley as President of Savannah Technical College

  April 05, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ryan Foley as the new President of Savannah Technical College.

• Georgia’s Business Community Celebrates Legislative Wins During 2024 Session

  April 05, 2024

  The Georgia General Assembly completed the 2024 Legislative Session in the early morning hours of Friday, March 29, passing several pieces of key legislation that bolster our state’s economy and further solidify Georgia’s designation as the ‘No.1 place for business.’

• The Abbie DeLoach Foundation Invites Georgians to Join Its #HandsFreeForAbbie Campaign to Encourage Safe Driving

  April 04, 2024

  As part of its work in the community, the Abbie DeLoach Foundation raises awareness about distracted driving and helps individuals make a commitment to end it. ADF encourages everyone to join its #HandsFreeForAbbie pledge campaign in the month of April, which coincides with Distracted Driving Awareness month.

• Three Georgia Cities Receive International Recognition

  April 04, 2024

  Within hours in early March, projects from three Georgia communities that are part of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation’s Community Research Grant program were honored with international smart cities awards.

• Registration Open for 2024 Mayor’s Small Business Conference and Savannah Small Business Week Events

  April 03, 2024

  Registration for the 2024 Mayor’s Small Business Conference (MSBC) and events of Savannah Small Business Week opens today, April 1, and will close on April 22 or when capacity is reached.

• SCCPSS and SEDA Partner on Economic Development for Educators Course

  April 03, 2024

  Business and Education interests need to work together in order to produce a highly skilled and competitive workforce that meets the needs of the community. The Savannah Economic Development Authority and Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools are partnering to do that in our community with the development of an Economic Development for Educators course.

• 30,000 Small Businesses Started with Help from SCORE Volunteers Last Year

  April 03, 2024

  During National Volunteer Month, SCORE – mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration – is celebrating its 10,000+ volunteers nationwide and their collective impact supporting small business success through mentoring, training and education.

• Georgia Southern Recognizes Exemplary Donors at 2024 Gratitude Gala

  April 02, 2024

  Georgia Southern University hosted its annual Gratitude Gala to recognize key donors for their longtime support of institutional initiatives. The event was held on March 29 at the JW Marriott Plant Riverside in Savannah where honorees were presented with awards.

• Fan Destinations & Special Events Highlight an Exciting Tournament Week at the 2024 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club

  April 01, 2024

  The seventh edition of the Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club will host the next big names in golf and feature world-class competition when tournament week kicks off next week.

• Lawmakers Pass $36.1 Billion State Budget

  April 01, 2024

  The General Assembly gave final passage to a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday night, including raises for state employees and public school teachers as well as an 11th-hour influx of funding for Georgia’s Pre-Kindergarten program.

• Deloitte: Reduced Productivity May Impact Private Company Growth and Valuations in the Next Year

  April 01, 2024

  Deloitte Private released findings from its latest survey, "Private Company Outlook: Productivity," that reveals the priorities and tactics private companies are leveraging to increase productivity over the next year. The survey asked 100 private company C-suite executives and leaders about their strategies, challenges, and concerns around driving productivity.

• West Construction Receives National 2024 Build America Award

  March 29, 2024

  West Construction Company, established in 2014 and headquartered in Savannah, has received the prestigious 2024 Build America Award for the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist Regina Coelia Hall.

• Cecilia Russo Marketing Celebrates Georgia Entrepreneurs with Key State Leaders

  March 29, 2024

  On a day filled with inspiring connections and recognition, Cecilia Russo Marketing, an award-winning full-service marketing and public relations firm based in Savannah, celebrated its 15th anniversary by honoring the three recipients of its Entrepreneur Grants with a special ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol.

• TCSG Announces 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year & Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year Winners

  March 29, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia named Patria Brown from the Cobb County School District TCSG’s 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year, and Rhea Brashear from Southern Regional Technical College won the 2024 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.

• UGA Resilience Workshop Highlights Relationship with Defense Communities

  March 28, 2024

  Military personnel, resilience experts and researchers from across the southeast learned how the University of Georgia is using nature-based solutions to strengthen military installations and their surrounding communities at the Southeastern Defense Communities Workshop March 13-14 in Athens.

• JCB Awarded $39 Million Contract with United States Marine Corps for More Than 200 Teleskids

  March 27, 2024

  JCB is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract to supply up to 206 of its industry-exclusive telescopic compact track loaders, the 3TS-8T Teleskid, to the United States Marine Corps.

• Visit Savannah Unveils New "SAV" Signs to Enhance City's Iconic Landscape

  March 26, 2024

  Last week, Visit Savannah proudly unveiled two new "SAV" signs strategically positioned at Eastern Wharf and the Savannah Convention Center.

• Governor Hosts U.S. House Transportation Committee Chairman, Urges Further Savannah Harbor Investment

  March 26, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp renewed his call for a federal study to determine necessary harbor updates at the nation’s third-busiest gateway for containerized trade while visiting the Port of Savannah along with Congressman Sam Graves, R-Mo, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Georgia Congressmen Buddy Carter and Mike Collins.

• Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce: Dewitt Tilton Group Opens Doors to Aspiring Construction Leaders Through New Internship Program

  March 25, 2024

  Dewitt Tilton Group launches a new internship program for aspiring commercial and industrial construction professionals. This program unlocks a unique pathway into the construction industry, welcoming individuals actively pursuing careers in construction.

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