Features
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Goodwill of the Coastal Empire CEO Mohsen Badran Resigns
August 06, 2014
Georgia CEO has learned that Goodwill President & CEO, Mohsen Badran will resign today but remain until September 26th. A press conference will be held later today. Badran tendered his letter of resignation to the board of directors on August 4th. The reason given for Badran’s departure is said to be strictly a family matter. Badran’s family lives in the New York City, and the commute has become a strain on all concerned.
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Georgia Native Returns Home as Filmmaking Rises in Savannah & Atlanta
August 05, 2014
In the news as of late have been Medient Studios and the dismissal of its founder and CEO, Manu Kumaran, and the legal action he has been taking against the company’s new leadership. There has been the exposure of early mismanagement and the rapid devaluation of the company’s stock and then the reinstatement of trading under Medient’s new leadership.
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SouthCoast Medical Group Re-Brands as SouthCoast Health
August 04, 2014
The Savannah-based medical organization formerly known as SouthCoast Medical Group has officially re-branded as SouthCoast Health. The change will be reflected in the organization’s name, logo, website, and overall visual identity.
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Profile: Dr. Alexander Koukoulas, President and CEO of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center
July 30, 2014
We all have our morning rituals that wake us up and get the day going. For some it’s the steam curling off that first cup of coffee; for others it’s a jog in Forsyth Park just as the sun peeks through the Spanish moss. For Dr. Alexander A. Koukoulas, president and CEO of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center, it’s the hum of equipment in motion. “Some of our operations run on a 24-hour basis, so my day starts early,” he explains. “From the moment I step into the office, I am energized.”
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Profile: Sandy Benson, Founder of Custom Audio Video
July 28, 2014
From the moment you walk through the doors of Custom Audio Video in Bluffton, South Carolina, you have the sense that you’ve just walked into the very wonderful home of a very wonderful friend. Surrounded by the latest technology, but also by luxurious custom woodwork and relaxing lighting and features, the demo spaces that simulate living rooms, libraries, and custom theaters feel a lot more like living rooms, libraries and custom theaters than demo spaces.
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Profile: Cathy Hill, Georgia Power Coastal Region VP
July 24, 2014
Cathy Hill is Regional Vice President in charge of operations for Georgia Power, a Southern Company, in Savannah and the entire coastal region. Hill is celebrating her 30th anniversary with Georgia Power this year.
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Business Profile: Coastal Workforce Services
July 22, 2014
It may have been a Greek philosopher who first opined that “change is the only constant in life,” but no one knows it better today than Odie Donald, executive director of Coastal Workforce Services. Like his ancient predecessor Heraclitus, Odie is far from perturbed by the prevalence of change: He embraces it.
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Construction Update on Medient's Studioplex
July 21, 2014
At the monthly board meeting of the Effingham County Industrial Development Board last Thursday, newly appointed Medient Studios CEO, Jake Shapiro, reported on the changes and progress that have taken place at Medient since his appointment just a few weeks ago. As we reported on Friday, Medient discussed the recent changes in the corporate structure of the firm. Medient also updated the Board on construction of Studioplex.
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Merrill Lynch Scorecard Shows Productivity Tied to Employees’ Financial Well-Being
July 17, 2014
Merrill Lynch recently released their 401(k) Wellness Scorecard for the second quarter, with results showing a positive increase in financial habits from plan participants. We spoke with James Wallace and Deborah Howard, Managing Directors – Wealth Management, Global Corporate & Institutional Advisory Services, to get their take on the results of the scorecard and why more companies need to become invested in the financial well-being of their employees.
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Gulfstream Enhances Customer Support with New Mobile App
July 16, 2014
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has enhanced its commitment to providing the most advanced customer support with the redesign of MyGulfstream.com and the launch of a corresponding iPad app.
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Evans Gets GPA Contract to Rebuild Warehouse No. 3
July 14, 2014
Evans General Contractors, with offices in Savannah and three other cities, was recently awarded the contract to demolish and rebuild the Georgia Ports Authority Warehouse No. 3.
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3 Classic Recipes in Case Your Brand Ever Gets Grilled
July 10, 2014
Yes, it’s true. The Paula Deen Network is launching in September. The celebrity cook, whose career was nearly burnt, is cooking up something new – and digital. Just in case your brand ever gets grilled, we look at three fast and easy tips inspired by the digital rebranding of Paula Deen.
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Georgia Ports Authority Hosts South Georgia Delegation
July 08, 2014
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority recently led a group on a tour of the Georgia Port Garden Center and Ocean Terminals in Savannah. The group listened to a presentation by Stacy Watson, General Manager, Economic & Industrial Development at the Georgia Ports Authority and then proceeded on the tour.
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Hospice Savannah CEO Debra Larson on Your Most Important Healthcare Decision
July 07, 2014
Setting the record straight, Hospice Savannah CEO Debra Larson discusses some of the recent bad press the the hospice industry has seen in recent years.
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Profile: Patrick T. O’Connor, Managing Partner of Oliver Maner
July 02, 2014
There are many terms that could accurately describe the managing partner of a century-old law firm that is among the largest in Southeast Georgia: Dedicated. Driven. Passionate. Hard-working. And a heck of a lot of fun.
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SCAD Recognized for Three National Honors by AIA
June 30, 2014
Savannah College of Art and Design was recognized for three honors by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) at the institute's national convention held in Chicago.
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Aflac-Backed Communicorp Gives Customers FORTUNE 500 Stability
June 26, 2014
The seeds of Communicorp, Inc. started over fifty years ago as a vehicle to provide Aflac headquarters and field force offices with business cards, letterhead, and brochures. The concept quickly grew to an internal print shop chartered in 1981 to the Georgia-based corporation it is today with locations in Columbus and Atlanta, with a presence throughout Georgia.
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Georgia Ranked 10th Friendliest State for Small Businesses in Nationwide Survey
June 24, 2014
Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, today released new data showing that Georgia has won praise as one of the top ten states for small businesses. Jon Lieber, Chief Economist of Thumbtack.com, said “Creating a business climate that is welcoming to small, dynamic businesses is more important than ever, and Georgia's friendliness towards small business is helping to make that happen.”
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Q&A with Bloody Point Golf Club CEO Kevin McCarthy
June 23, 2014
With the renovation of the Bloody Point Golf Club, the launching of Daufuskie Island Rum Company, dinner experiences and more on deck, Bloody Point is destined for a breakout year.
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Memorial Health CEO Maggie Gill Reports Progress: Mercer Medical School, Heart & Vascular Institute, Fiscal Benefits
June 18, 2014
In our third and final report with Memorial Health CEO Maggie Gill, she talks about the Mercer University Medical Campus, expansion of the Heart & Vascular Institute, and the fiscal benefits to the community.
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Memorial Health CEO Maggie Gill Reports Progress: Population Health, Partnerships, Children's Hospital
June 17, 2014
In our second report with Memorial Health CEO Maggie Gill, she focuses on recent progress in investing resources in population health, the recent partnership with Novant Health, and the erecting of a dedicated children's hospital on the Memorial Campus.
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Memorial Health CEO Maggie Gill Reports Progress - Part One
June 16, 2014
In the first of a three part series this week, Memorial Health CEO Maggie Gill reflects on the hospital’s annual update to the Chatham County Commission at its semi-monthly meeting on May 23rd. Gill began her report with a review of plans and accomplishments from last year that continue to lead Memorial to its current and future successes.
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JCB 3rd Annual Mud Run Adds Bike Event
June 13, 2014
J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited, or JCB, is known for their loaders, excavators, skid steers and other get-the-job-done equipment. But since 2012, JCB’s North American Headquarters in Savannah is also known for their ability to build one heck of a fun mud run course. As they ask on the course registration page, “Really…who could build a better mud run course?” it’s hard not to agree.
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Blanchard Leadership Forum Brings Big Names to Georgia
June 12, 2014
The Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum consistently hosts some of the biggest names in business during this annual event on August 25th and 26th, and this year’s event lives up to its expectations. The 2014 line-up is headlined by Entrepreneur Mark Cuban and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg.
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Armstrong Coastal Empire Index: Economic Surge Continues for Region
June 09, 2014
Savannah’s economy continued to expand at a rapid rate in early 2014. Growth was particularly strong in electricity sales (a broad indicator of residential, commercial, and manufacturing activity), consumer confidence, and tourism indicators. Increases in employment, port activity, and retail sales played a meaningful secondary role in the regional economy’s acceleration.