Features
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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.
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CEO Profile: Billy Robinson, CEO of Port City Logistics
June 05, 2014
If you ever run into Billy Robinson at a cocktail party, you won’t suffer for conversation. The CEO of Port City Logistics understands one thing few Americans do: the many complicated steps involved in getting goods into the hands of consumers.
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Georgia Manufacturing Activity Continues Growth in May
June 03, 2014
Georgia manufacturing activity remained strong for May, even as new orders fell from its high April reading, according to the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released today by Kennesaw State University’s Econometric Center in the Michael J. Coles College of Business.
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Five Health Insurance Tips that Can Make Your Workforce Appreciate You
June 02, 2014
Over the past several months, small businesses may have grappled to understand the many changes and regulations to the evolving health care landscape. In developing compliant strategies, employers have made, and continue to make, key benefits decisions that will impact the personal and financial well-being of their workers for years to come.
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If Medient is in a Financial Mess, Is the StudioPlex in Effingham County at Risk?
May 28, 2014
Medient has virtually no revenue, zero cash on hand and a stock price that is less than a penny. Yet the company has convinced Effingham County to lease 1,500 acres for a $700 million mega studio development. Meanwhile, several highly acclaimed developers turned down Medient for the role of General Contractor. Medient settled on a developer with a cloudy past and no experience with major projects. What’s really going on here?
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City Council Gives Kessler Big Thumbs-Up
May 22, 2014
Mega-hotel developer Richard C. Kessler requested last Thursday to have the City Council approve a text amendment to an existing height restriction ordinance that limits the height of new structures in Savannah’s Historic District. Kessler, president of the Kessler Corporation, is building a $200 million luxury hotel, restaurant and retail complex on the far west end of River Street, an area that Mayor Edna B. Jackson referred to as “blighted.”
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Georgia Primaries Bring Expected Congressional Runoffs
May 21, 2014
Tuesday’s primary election results brought runoffs for candidates for both houses of Congress.
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Broughton Street Project Exposes Arcane City Ordinance
May 19, 2014
The much-publicized mixed-use redevelopment plan for Broughton Street has hit a major snag. The $72 million+ project of Atlanta-based Ben Carter Enterprises exposed an arcane city ordinance that limits the project’s mixed-use capacity.
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World Trade Center Savannah launches long-awaited EB-5 Regional Center
May 15, 2014
At Tuesday’s meeting of the World Trade Center Savannah board of directors, a revolutionary project took a giant step closer to becoming a reality. The WTCSavannah board under the direction of Chairman Eric Johnson last November approved a plan to move forward to hire a consultant that will lead the effort to establish an EB-5 Regional Center in Savannah. Arnold “Arnie” Sherman was selected as the expert consultant on the EB-5 initiative.
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CooperCraft, Now ISNetworld Certified and Ready for Continued Growth
May 14, 2014
CooperCraft made the move from Sylvester to Tifton December 2011, and the transition has treated the company well. The easy access to I-75, continued growth of Tifton, and larger office space have all led to increased productivity and volume for the statewide company ran by childhood friends Jerry Cooper and Darrell Powell, who lived three houses apart since elementary school while growing up in Sylvester.
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When the Boss Calls After Hours
May 12, 2014
We shouldn’t laugh too hard about the agreement announced last month in France that sought to protect employees from after-hours texts and emails but confused a lot of people. Here in the United States, where we are known for our relentless work ethic, we are ignoring this issue and letting confusion govern what is expected from employees after they leave work.
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Captain Chris Desa, President of Jonaro Technomar, Consults on All Facets of Cargo Ship Safety and Security
May 09, 2014
Chris Desa began his maritime career in 1973, right after graduating high school in Bombay, India. He went to sea immediately as a direct entry cadet in the Indian Maritime Service. “I worked my way up through all five levels of licensing,” said Desa. “After four years, I could qualify for my first license, which was second mate, which required another 18 months at sea.” Desa sat for what he describes as a very tough exam at the Maritime Engineering College in Bombay. “Even after passing it, you didn’t get promoted right away, necessarily,” he said. However, he was promoted to the rank of captain at the age of 28.
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Georgia's Tourism Industry Impact Hits Record High With $53.6B
May 08, 2014
Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced Thursday that tourism demand generated $53.6 billion in business sales including direct, indirect and induced impact in 2013, up 4.5 percent, according to the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics.