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• Savannah Rotary Clubs Give Back With 6th Annual Play It Forward Fundraiser

  April 15, 2015

  Savannah area Rotary Clubs are gearing up for the sixth annual ‘Play It Forward’ musical and food extravaganza fundraising event which is returning to Savannah on the afternoon of Sunday, April 19th.

• Q&A With GDEcD Director of Global Commerce Annie Baxter

  April 14, 2015

  In the first of a monthly series with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Director of Global Commerce for Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness & Food Annie Baxter discusses important transportation projects, innovations in logistics, and the economic development climate in Georgia.

• Savannah Tech Honors Community Stars at Tribute

  April 13, 2015

  The Savannah Technical College Foundation Community Council honored 21 stars at the 2015 Tribute to Community STARS on Friday. The event, now in its ninth year, honors individuals, nominated for their service and dedication at work or in the community. This year’s honorees join the ranks of 150 men and women who have been nominated in previous years.

• Are Your Employees Getting Enough Sleep? (And if Not, Why Do You Care?)

  April 13, 2015

  It’s no secret to any harried entrepreneur that getting too little sleep has plenty of ill effects. But did you ever stop to think about the effect lack of sleep might be having on your employees. And, by extension, how that could be affecting your business?

• North Point Hospitality Breaks Ground on Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Midtown

  April 09, 2015

  North Point Hospitality Group, Inc., announced the groundbreaking of its newest hotel project, the 145-unit Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Savannah Midtown this week. The select-service hotel is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion in February 2016.

• Georgia Southern University MBA to Hold MBA Info Session

  April 07, 2015

  The Georgia Southern University MBA program will hold an info session on Wednesday, April 8th from 4:00­—7:00 PM at the Coastal Georgia Center (305 Fahm St., Savannah, GA). This will be a drop in event for those looking to advance their careers by furthering their education with an AACSB-accredited MBA from Georgia Southern.

• HealthSouth, Memorial Health Begin Joint Operations of Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital In Savannah

  April 02, 2015

  HealthSouth Corporation and Memorial Health today began joint operations of Savannah Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The hospital provides comprehensive physical rehabilitation to patients who have experienced stroke, trauma, brain and orthopedic injuries or other major illnesses or injuries.

• SCADpad Micro-Housing Community Wins b.o.b Forum Design Award

  March 30, 2015

  Savannah College of Art and Design announced today that its SCADpad micro-housing community won the 2015 b.o.b. (Best of the Best) Forum Design Award in the residential category at the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Georgia Chapter's annual event. The b.o.b. Awards recognize excellence in design and promote creativity in the Georgia design community.

• Casino Gambling Legalization Introduced; Projections Suggest $250M For HOPE

  March 26, 2015

  Georgia legislators have toyed around with the idea of allowing horse racing at a new small scale race track. Yesterday, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers has dropped bills that would pave the way for Georgia to aim higher and assert itself into the major leagues of casino gambling. Charlie Harper of Peach Pundit writes that supporters of HR 807 and HB 677 tout a potential payoff of 10,000 construction jobs, 10,000 permanent jobs, and – perhaps most importantly – $250 Million dollars added to HOPE’s dwindling coffers every year.

• 80th Annual Savannah Tour of Homes & Gardens to be Held March 26th-29th

  March 25, 2015

  The 80th Annual Savannah Tour of Homes & Gardens, to be held Thursday, March 26 through Sunday, March 29, will offer a rare opportunity to enter some of Savannah’s finest private homes treasured by families for generations but seldom seen by visitors.

• Savannah State University Hosts Inaugural Women¹s Leadership Conference

  March 23, 2015

  In observance of March as Women’s History Month, Savannah State University will present the inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference beginning on Friday, March 27th, in the King-Frazier Student Center ballroom. The theme, Women Rising: Moving Forward and Making a Difference, will highlight a number of relevant topics including: executive leadership skills; work/life balance; navigating change; tools for success; developing 21st century leaders; and bridging troubled waters.

• Ed Farley: What Do Your Customers Think?

  March 20, 2015

  How many times do you hear companies brag that they are…world-class ….have top-rated products! How often do we hear the claims of an incredible sales force! The best customer service! Are these claims true? How do they know? How do you know?

• Tanger Outlets Savannah to Celebrate Grand Opening on April 16th

  March 18, 2015

  Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. and Ben Carter Enterprises announced that Tanger Outlets Savannah will celebrate the new center's grand opening on Thursday, April 16 kicking off at 10:00 a.m. with an official ribbon cutting hosted by HGTV's Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott. The festivities will run through the weekend and will feature personal styling sessions with a People StyleWatch fashion editor, a design workshop with the Property Brothers, an Instagram Tech Lounge, as well as special savings and giveaways.

• Cliff Oxford: How Entrepreneurs Lose Control of Their Companies - 'You've Exited But Don't Know It'

  March 17, 2015

  When entrepreneurs sell their companies, it’s often like watching the same three TV reruns over and over. You might call them the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, says Oxford Center Founder & CEO Cliff Oxford.

• Jim Blanchard on Changing the Leadership Culture

  March 12, 2015

  When former Chairman & CEO of Synovus Jim Blanchard retired, his agenda didn’t fill with days dedicated to front-porch sitting. He desired to perpetuate and expand the influence of what he calls “servant leadership.” He proposed the concept of a leadership forum to his successor, who, understanding the value, eagerly agreed to sponsor the program. That was 10 years ago. The 10th annual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum will roll out later this year in August.

• Veteran Appraiser Johnnie Ganem Teams with Alan Clark to Create The Ganem Group

  March 10, 2015

  Alan Clark, a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in both Georgia and South Carolina, recently acquired Johnnie Ganem Appraisal Company and along with Johnnie Ganem has formed The Ganem Group. With a combined experience of over 50 years in real estate valuation, management and lending, The Ganem Group will continue to operate as a local valuation and advisory firm.

• From The Floor Up – Georgia's Shaw Industries Invests In People

  March 05, 2015

  Vance Bell, CEO of Shaw Industries, headquartered in Dalton, maintains that there are few businesses for which people aren’t the company’s greatest asset. That is why Shaw’s mission —“Great People. Great Products. Great Service. Always.”—begins with people.

• Lender Considerations in the Event of Foreclosure Explained by Oliver Maner Partner Douglas Herman

  March 03, 2015

  When a residential or investment income mortgage borrower defaults on his or her mortgage loan, a lender naturally considers immediate acceleration of the debt and foreclosure proceedings. Douglas E. Herman is a litigation partner at Oliver Maner LLP who regularly handles commercial and financial services litigation, in addition to insurance, real estate and professional liability matters. He cautions that, while acceleration of the debt is often a sensible approach, there are a variety of factors that lenders should consider before doing so.

• RBC Heritage Adds Wednesday Pro-Am in Savannah

  March 02, 2015

  The Heritage Classic Foundation announced it is adding an additional Pro-Am during tournament week this year. The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing Pro-Am will be hosted on Wednesday, April 15, at The Club at Savannah Harbor at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa.

• Five Major Winners Commit to the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing

  February 23, 2015

  Three former major winners and the reigning U.S. Amateur Champion have committed to play in the 2015 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. John Daly, David Toms, Gunn Yang, Ernie Els, and Tom Watson will be competing in South Carolina’s signature golf event April 13-19 over the famed Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island.

• State Launches Pilot Program to Grow Logistics Industry Workforce

  February 19, 2015

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Workforce and Center of Innovation for Logistics divisions joined forces with the Coastal Workforce Investment Board and Savannah Technical College to launch the Fast Track Coastal Initiative today. This cooperative training program was designed to prepare students for careers within Georgia’s rapidly growing logistics industry.

• Georgia Leaders Weigh in on This Week's 27th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt

  February 12, 2015

  While business expansion and recruitment for Georgia is the overall goal of the 27th annual Georgia Quail Hunt this week, the wooing is taking place among the wiregrass and pines of Southwest Georgia plantations.The event welcomed 18 business and industry recruitment and expansion prospects from around the world to Southwest Georgia.

• David Dickey: A Major Paradigm Shift in Estate Planning

  February 11, 2015

  There has been a major paradigm change in estate planning, with the emphasis shifting from planning for the minimization of the federal estate tax to planning for the minimization of the federal and state capital gains tax (income tax), for all but the wealthiest of taxpayers. This shift has been accompanied by a new emphasis on asset protection planning. Oliver Maner LLP Partner David Dickey gives us some insight.

• Governor Deal Pushes Georgia to Improve Education and Infrastructure in 2015

  February 10, 2015

  Georgia ranks number one in the nation in terms of its business climate. In an interview with Georgia CEO, Governor Nathan Deal shares how he believes attention to industry and infrastructure in 2015 will move Georgia forward and preserve its status as the best state to do business.

• Rockbridge Announces Plans to Build Boutique Hotel in Savannah Historic District

  February 06, 2015

  Rockbridge announced plans to develop an exceptional, 173-room, boutique hotel in Savannah, GA. The property, located in Savannah's Historic District on River Street, will set a new standard for hospitality and raise the bar of hotels in one of the most charming cities in the country.

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