Features
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Case Study: Reimagining Our Downtown, How Greenville SC is Building One of the Best in America
October 15, 2014
In Savannah, a Critical Issues presentation by HunterMaclean featured the successful and now famous revitalization efforts in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina, and its mayor, Knox White. White, the featured presenter at the seminar held at Savannah Technical College, said, “We’ve worked very intentionally with planners to create a great city.” And a great city they did make.
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Georgia's Credit Union Celebrate International Credit Union Month
October 13, 2014
Credit unions statewide are celebrating International Credit Union Month this October. In Savannah, its no different, with Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union joining in the celebration.
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University System of Georgia Studies Demand for Georgia Film Academy
October 06, 2014
The University System of Georgia trademarked the name Georgia Film Academy as a proactive measure in its process of determining whether the state of Georgia has need – and the exact nature of the need – for such an institution.
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Delta Community Credit Union CEO Lends an Ear and a Hand to Members, Employees
October 02, 2014
Chat with Delta Community Credit Union CEO, Hank Halter, about auto financing, mortgages and commercial lending, and he’ll give you his full attention and impart a wealth of knowledge about the industry.
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High Adventure in Georgia Offers Team Building & Reward Opportunities
September 30, 2014
High adventure tourism is on the rise. It’s a more than $260 billion a year industry for the Americas and Europe, and it has grown as much as 65 percent year over year since 2009, according to the 2013 Adventure Tourism Market Study.
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Blue Bird Builds Big Yellow School Bus Business in Georgia, CEO Comments on Recent Acquisition
September 29, 2014
Every school day, parents in the U.S. trust about half a million school buses to safely transport 25 million children to and from school and related activities. Statistics show students are 50 times safer in a school bus than in a passenger car. The person responsible for manufacturing almost one-third of these vehicles is Phil Horlock, CEO of Blue Bird Corporation, headquartered in Fort Valley, Georgia.
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2014 Results of the Biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey Conducted by GaMEP
September 24, 2014
The 2014 results of the biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey conducted by GaMEP was released today. Data was gathered from February through June from 504 Georgia manufacturers with 10 or more employees.
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SunTrust’s Savannah City President Proud to Serve 40 Years
September 23, 2014
Kay Ford has been the SunTrust Savannah president for seven years and will mark four decades with the bank this year. Ford is a Savannah native, born and raised in Garden City. Living in “The Hostess City” her whole life has given her a unique perspective on the banking needs of residents.
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Short-Term Rentals for Transient Guests Raise Questions at City Hall
September 19, 2014
The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommended to the Savannah City Council Thursday, a text amendment to the City of Savannah Zoning Ordinance to establish short-term residential rental as a land use in the zoning ordinance, to include a definition, zoning districts where permitted, use conditions and parking standards.
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Georgia Southern is Leading the Way with its Paulson College of Engineering & IT
September 18, 2014
According to industry officials throughout the region, there is not an adequate number of qualified engineering candidates for some of the area’s engineering jobs. Georgia Southern University in Statesboro is aggressively seeking to address this issue through its Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Information Technology, according to the engineering college’s founding dean, Dr. Mohammad. S. Davoud.
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Jobs & Economic Development Drive Michelle Nunn – In Her Own Words
September 16, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In our second of a planned series of interviews with the four candidates, we talk to Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn.
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Governor Deal Brings News of a Recovering Economy to SEDA Board
September 10, 2014
The regular monthly meetings of the World Trade Center- Savannah and the Savannah Economic Development Authority usually take place in the SEDA/WTC-Savannah building on Hutchinson Island in Savannah. However, Tuesday’s September meetings were moved down the street a bit to the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, in order to accommodate a significantly larger audience. The expanded attendance was due to the fact that Governor Nathan Deal was to address the SEDA board of directors.
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Why Candidate Deal Should Remain Governor Deal – In His Own Words
September 09, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In the first of four planned interviews, we speak with Georgia's current Governor Nathan Deal.
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Behind the Cotton Sail
September 08, 2014
HOS Management’s flagship hotel in Savannah no longer needs an introduction. The impeccably restored 200 year-old boutique charmer delighted locals and tourists alike from the moment it opened its doors last May.
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Vince Dooley Talks About Success, Passion and His Role with the Georgia Historical Society
September 04, 2014
Most mornings before you even wake up, Vince Dooley has already worked out. Retired football coach for the University of Georgia, vice chairman of the board of curators at the Georgia Historical Society, published author, noted speaker, and beloved grandfather, Vince (still lovingly referred to as “Coach”) knows something about success that many people grasp for all their lives.
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The Science of SelecSource’s Tailored Staffing Solutions
September 03, 2014
Back in 2006 when SelecSource – an Atlanta headquartered staffing agency – saw Home Depot’s expansion to Pooler, they knew that following this major client of theirs to the Savannah area would prove wise. Once opening their own office in Pooler to offer professional, skilled, and commercial staffing solutions to the community, the only surprise lay in the absolute perfection of the fit.
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Savannah Metro Area Economy Experiences Surging Growth
September 02, 2014
The Savannah metro area economy expanded at a surging rate through the first half of 2014. The economy was lifted by strength in consumer confidence, tourism indicators, and overall employment. Additional support was provided by general port activity and retail sales.
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Sand Gnats Owners Still Like Savannah River Landing
August 28, 2014
Jason Freier is Chairman and CEO of Hardball Capital in Atlanta, which has owned the Savannah Sand Gnats baseball team since 2008. Conversations with the City about building a new stadium complex for the Sand Gnats began in 2009, with the Savannah River Landing site most preferable.
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Statesboro Mayor Jan Moore Strives to Continue to Make History for Her Home Town
August 25, 2014
Mayor Jan Moore became the first female city official ever to be elected in Statesboro by winning in a run-off election last December, but, in her mind, it’s what lies ahead for her and the city that is of more historical significance.
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Q&A with Gretchen Corbin, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Community Affairs
August 21, 2014
On August 1st, Commissioner Corbin celebrated her 1-year anniversary of being at the helm of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. While she feels that a lot was accomplished in her first year, she has no plans of slowing down and is dedicated to making an even bigger splash—with the help of her great team—in year two. We chatted with Ms. Corbin about adjusting to her role and what else she has up her sleeve for Georgia’s economic development.
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Badran’s Departure from Goodwill is a Loss for the Community, but Opportunity Abounds
August 19, 2014
On August 4th, Mohsen Badran, president & CEO of Goodwill of the Coastal Empire, announced he was resigning his position and returning to New York City to be with his family. Even with his departure, things are looking up for Goodwill of the Coastal Empire.
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Pellicano Construction Continues Georgia Expansion
August 14, 2014
Pellicano Construction recently opened its fourth office location in Macon on June 2nd. Currently, Pellicano is managing projects across the Southeastern and Midwestern United States to a broad base of clients in the retail, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, corporate commercial, restaurant, entertainment, automotive, assisted living, and faith-based market segments.
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Clark Creative Communications Celebrates 10 Years in Business
August 13, 2014
Clark Creative Communications, a highly engaged creative design studio, recently celebrated 10 years of shaping the brands, websites and logos of businesses in the Savannah community and beyond. Over the past decade, the small business has had its work featured in three internationally published design books and won a number of international, national awards and regional awards.
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Fourth Annual Savannah’s Fashion Night Scheduled for September 4th
August 08, 2014
The City of Savannah will create a pedestrian-only shopping environment Thursday, September 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., by closing down the core of Broughton Street, from Montgomery St. to Drayton St. Retailers from all over the city will join shop owners downtown to showcase the best the region has to offer in fashion, art and design.
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Profile: SouthCoast Health
August 07, 2014
SouthCoast Health — formerly known as SouthCoast Medical Group — may have recently re-branded their name, website, and corporate identity, but the commitment to wellness for which they are best known remains unchanged. John Marrero, administrator at SouthCoast Health, has been with the organization since the beginning, and has seen myriad changes for the better in that time.