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• Gulfstream G500 Completes First Flight

  May 19, 2015

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, announced that the all-new Gulfstream G500 successfully completed its first flight. The G500 is part of Gulfstream’s new family of clean-sheet aircraft, the G500 and G600, and the first of the two to begin flight tests.

• Leadership Training vs Leadership Development - Is There a Difference?

  May 13, 2015

  In the past 10 years, The Leadership Institute at Columbus State has worked with more than 80 organizations and thousands of individuals in leadership development/training. Along the way, we found something important that we really weren’t looking for; we discovered an important distinction between leadership training and leadership development. Rather than being a semantic debate, this distinction is a paradigm changer.

• Choate Selected for Inn at Palmetto Bluff Expansion Project

  May 12, 2015

  Choate Construction Company has been selected for the construction of the 150-key expansion to the highly acclaimed Inn at Palmetto Bluff, located in Bluffton, South Carolina and recently recognized as the #1 Resort in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler.

• Ed Farley: Do You Have The Right Customers?

  May 08, 2015

  The phrase…”the customer is always right” may be wrong. One of the biggest challenges for business is to determine who their customers should be. Too often we do not realize that may of our customers cost us profit.

• Annual Taste of Downtown Scheduled for May 14th

  May 07, 2015

  The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 14th annual Taste of Downtown Business Connection in Johnson Square, Thursday, May 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees can sample menu items from more than 40 of Savannah’s popular chefs, restaurants and caterers while enjoying beverages, networking and live music by 3rd Class Citizens.

• Aetho Building a Foundation for New Ideas in Savannah

  May 04, 2015

  Creating something tangible out of an abstract idea comes naturally to Ian Nott, co-Founder of Aetho. After all, the idea for Aetho was born from Nott spending a year in the creative company of other entrepreneurs.

• Savannah Chapter of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance Launches

  April 30, 2015

  DIRTT Environmental Solutions hosted the official launch of the Savannah Chapter of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance Friday April 17th. GMA has been supporting and promoting manufacturers since 2008.

• Tickle Your Funny Bone: 20 Desk Toys for the Office

  April 29, 2015

• City of Savannah, Community Partners Join Forces to Launch Landmark “Keep Savannah Clean” Campaign

  April 28, 2015

  The City of Savannah has joined with Parker’s, the Savannah Morning News and other local sponsors to launch the first comprehensive citywide public-private collaboration to fight litter in the community. The campaign’s goal is to curb littering in Savannah by 50 percent over the next year through a strategic education and social media outreach initiative.

• Bill Thompson Reflects on the Banking Industry and Queensborough’s Unique Niche

  April 27, 2015

  Queensborough National Bank and Trust Company, headquartered in Louisville, Ga., delivers big bank products with small town service. The bank that has been in business since 1902 now has 22 branches, mostly located in small communities where their 270 employees both work and live.

• AGL Resources Moves the Natural Gas Industry and the Economy Forward

  April 23, 2015

  Hank Linginfelter, Executive Vice President, Distribution Operations, articulates with ease the activities of AGL Resources, headquartered in Atlanta since 1856. “Every year we’re running pipes to new areas of the state. We want to serve customers reliably and safely. We want to keep costs low,” he says.

• Optim Healthcare Announces Partnership with National Surgical Healthcare

  April 22, 2015

  Optim Healthcare, with 60 physicians in its expansive provider network, announced today that they are partnering with National Surgical Healthcare, an owner and operator of surgical hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

• The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa Announces New Initiatives

  April 21, 2015

  The Westin Savannah Harbor is pleased to announce the launch of three initiatives designed for all who visit and live in Savannah: The return of First Friday Oyster Roasts, The Westin Beach Club at Bloody Point, and Whitman Yacht Private Charters.

• 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?

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