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• Creative Coast & Savannah SCORE to Present June 22nd SHE HUSTLES in Partnership with Startup Runway Business Pitch Event

  May 12, 2023

  The Creative Coast will co-host its women’s leadership and entrepreneurial conference with Savannah SCORE and has also announced a partnership with the Startup Runway Foundation for the upcoming event. Startup Runway will bring a pitch competition for existing businesses led by women and founders of color to SHE HUSTLES.

• Companies Find Global Growth Opportunities with Georgia’s International Trade Team

  May 12, 2023

  Georgia’s status as a global gateway is a result of decades of strategic planning by Georgia leaders, starting when the state opened its first international trade offices 50 years ago this year.

• Survey: US Job Satisfaction Hits All-Time High

  May 12, 2023

  American workers are more content than ever, according to The Conference Board Job Satisfaction 2023. The report finds improved satisfaction across nearly all 26 components—with gains in non-compensation factors like work-life balance outpacing even those from improved pay and benefits.

• United Way of the Coastal Empire Annual Meeting Celebrates Successes of the Past Year

  May 11, 2023

  United Way of the Coastal Empire announced today an impressive total of more than $10.3 million in and through the organization to support the community in Fiscal Year 2022-2023. This figure was at the heart of today’s celebratory Annual Meeting and reflects an 8% increase in workplace and individual giving over last year!

• World Trade Center Savannah names International Paper 2023 International Business of the Year at Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon

  May 11, 2023

  World Trade Center Savannah hosted its annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon with former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer Andrew Busch as the keynote speaker.

• Technology Association of Georgia Announces 2023 Top 40 Innovative Companies

  May 11, 2023

  The Technology Association of Georgia recently announced the 2023 Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia.

• Ships of the Sea Celebrates National Maritime Day with Free Museum Weekend

  May 10, 2023

  Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum will be celebrating 90 years of National Maritime Day with a free museum weekend on May 20th and 21st.

• Georgia City Solutions to Host Inaugural Community Impact Awards

  May 10, 2023

  Georgia City Solutions, the Georgia Municipal Association’s non-profit, will hold its inaugural Community Impact Awards event at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta on May 18. The event will showcase the impactful and innovative work GCS is doing to help Georgia cities thrive and provide all residents with opportunities to reach their full potential.

• Nominations Now Open for New Youth LEAD Georgia Leadership Program

  May 10, 2023

  A new University of Georgia-run statewide youth leadership program is now accepting nominations for its inaugural class after a $1.5 million pledge from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support the development of Youth LEAD Georgia

• Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club Annual Fundraiser May 22nd

  May 09, 2023

  Get ready to tee off with the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club, the club of champions! This year's 2023 Annual Golf Outing will take place on Monday, May 22nd at the Wilmington Island Savannah Country Club.

• Georgia Is the Worst State for Identity Theft in the U.S.

  May 09, 2023

  Data breaches are on the rise, both throughout the U.S. and globally. Anyone and everyone is at risk of falling victim to a data breach or cyber attack, and hackers and cybercriminals come up with new ways to steal sensitive information and personal data every day.

• Small Businesses Struggle to Retain and Engage Employees in Post-Pandemic Economy

  May 09, 2023

  Small business owners are facing a "nightmare" scenario in finding, hiring and retaining employees, according to new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

• Grand Opening of West Chatham YMCA to Celebrate Transformation into Modern Wellness Center

  May 08, 2023

  The YMCA of Coastal Georgia will proudly reopen the West Chatham YMCA in Pooler, after undergoing major renovations specifically redesigned to meet the changing fitness and social interaction practices of today.

• Gov. Kemp Signs FY24 Budget to Invest in Public Safety, Healthcare, the Workforce, and More

  May 08, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Hyundai Motor Group representatives, members of the General Assembly, state and local elected officials, and economic development partners from around the state, signed the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget at a signing ceremony on the site of the Hyundai Metaplant in Bryan County.

• Historic Savannah Foundation Announces 2023 Preservation Award Winners

  May 05, 2023

  Yesterday, Historic Savannah Foundation kicked off its celebration of Preservation Month with the annual Historic Preservation Awards at the Charles H. Morris Center. HSF presented awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate excellence in preservation in Savannah and Chatham County.

• CEO Confidence Ticked Down Slightly in Q2

  May 05, 2023

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council declined slightly to 42 in Q2 2023, down from 43 in the first quarter of the year. The Measure is still below a reading of 50, which suggests CEOs remain largely pessimistic about what's ahead in the economy.

• Representatives From Georgia’s 12 International Offices Convene for 2023 Visit

  May 04, 2023

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development welcomed its representatives from the state’s international offices abroad for a weeklong visit to Georgia during the last week of April.

• Healthy Savannah Celebrates 16 Years and Bestows 2023 Health Innovation Award to Loop it Up Savannah at Biennial Meeting

  May 03, 2023

  Healthy Savannah observed its 16th anniversary on May 2 at the Charles H. Morris Center in Savannah. The non-profit organization is known locally and nationally for championing a culture of health in Savannah and Chatham County by fostering programs and promoting environments that make the healthy choice the easy choice.

• Atlanta, Savannah Among North America’s Top Big-Box Warehouse Growth Markets

  May 03, 2023

  Two cities in Georgia, Atlanta and Savannah, were among the largest big-box warehouse growth markets in North America in 2022, according to a new report from CBRE. Savannah ranked second at a 12.3% yearly growth while Atlanta ranked 10th with 5.5% growth.

• Equifax Introduces New Commercial Credit Score Designed to Expand Credit Access for Small Businesses

  May 03, 2023

  Equifax is helping open up more credit opportunities for small businesses with the launch of its OneScore for Commercial credit score. Harnessing the power of the Equifax Cloud, this new single commercial credit score links financial data on more than 33 million businesses with credit information on the business principal to help businesses.

• Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club Announces Record-Setting 2023 Charitable Donations

  May 02, 2023

  Tournament officials announced today, during a special event hosted at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club’s Deer Creek Course, that the sixth annual Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, contested the week of March 20 – 26, raised more than $400,000 for charitable organizations in greater Savannah and beyond.

• Georgia Celebrates State’s Five ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’ During Small Business Week 2023

  May 02, 2023

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its five 2023 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2023, recognized May 1-6.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Post-Session Reflection

  May 01, 2023

  After an unprecedented year of business development with over $21 billion of investment from 348 projects in 2022, Governor Kemp, Lt Governor Jones, Speaker Burns, and the Georgia General Assembly have proven they are dedicated to continuing that trend in 2023.

• Cynthia Robinson Alexander Named Interim President at Savannah State University

  April 28, 2023

  University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue today named Cynthia Robinson Alexander as interim president of Savannah State University, effective July 1, 2023.

• Cecilia Russo Marketing Celebrating 15th Anniversary with Three $5,000 Entrepreneur Grants for Small Business Owners

  April 28, 2023

  To celebrate 15 successful years in business, Cecilia Russo Marketing announces that the company is accepting applications from new business owners, start-ups and budding entrepreneurs in the State of Georgia for a $5,000 grant award, paying homage to the first payment from the first client the company ever received. Grants will be awarded to three recipients for a total of $15,000.

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