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• Three Companies Win from $10k Prize Pool at the Creative Coast’s FastPitch Startup Event

  June 23, 2023

  The Creative Coast’s FastPitch competition returned in its ninth year at Service Brewing in Savannah on May 24th for an afternoon of startup pitches, prize money, and networking opportunities. Three out of the nine area businesses that participated won cash from a $10k prize pool provided by the Savannah Economic Development Authority.

• Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta CEO: Making Monetary Policy Amid Financial System Challenges

  June 23, 2023

  Inflation remains too high, and the Federal Open Market Committee is firmly committed to bringing it down to our 2 percent objective. But the pursuit of price stability, never easy, has become even more complicated by turmoil in the banking system earlier this year.

• Georgia Municipal Association to Host Annual Convention June 23-27 in Savannah

  June 23, 2023

  The Georgia Municipal Association will hold its annual convention and celebrate its 90th anniversary at the Savannah Convention Center June 23-27. More than 2400 municipal leaders from around the state of Georgia will gather to unite, grow, learn and network.

• Goodwill Southeast Georgia Introduces New Board Members

  June 22, 2023

  The Goodwill Southeast Georgia Board of Directors met on May 19th for their annual meeting. During that meeting, they elected their new slate of officers for a two-year term starting at the end.

• Habitat for Humanity Georgia to Host 2023 Georgia Affiliate Conference in Savannah

  June 22, 2023

  On Wednesday, Georgia-based Habitat for Humanity affiliate team members and leaders arrived in Savannah to attend the 2023 Affiliate Conference, themed Rising Tide: Awareness, Advocacy and Action.

• New Research Reveals Pervasive Burnout Among Georgia Employees & Executives

  June 22, 2023

  Georgia employed adults and executives report shocking levels of burnout impacting their job performance and overall mental wellness according to a new report released today by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO.

• Electric Vehicles, Renewable Natural Gas Technologies, CNG & Propane Fleets Highlighted at Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow

  June 22, 2023

  The 13th annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia, kicks off June 23rd with four tour-stops in Savannah, Augusta, Peachtree City, and Albany.

• Rotary Club of Savannah Announces Eddie Deloach as President-Elect, Names Board of Directors

  June 21, 2023

  Eddie DeLoach, president and CEO of The Tidewater Group, has been elected as the 2023-24 president of The Rotary Club of Savannah. On Monday, June 26th, the gavel will be passed to DeLoach by outgoing president Trip Tollison, President and CEO of Savannah Economic Development Authority.

• C&H Precision to Expand Manufacturing and Headquarters in Richmond Hill

  June 21, 2023

  C&H Precision, a leading firearms manufacturer, is thrilled to announce its decision to continue its operations in Bryan County, GA, and unveil plans for a significant investment in a state-of-the-art manufacturing and headquarters facility.

• Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Engineers the Future of Flight

  June 21, 2023

  As one of the country’s top states for aerospace, Georgia serves as a model for aerospace innovation. It’s home to more than 800 aerospace companies, and aerospace is the state’s No. 1 export based on dollar value. In addition, Georgia is the fifth-largest aerospace exporter in the United States.

• Tony DelCampo Installed as 61st President of State Bar of Georgia

  June 21, 2023

  Hon. J. Antonio “Tony” DelCampo is the 61st president of the State Bar of Georgia. DelCampo, partner at DelCampo Grayson Lopez LLC, was installed as the 61st president of the 54,000 member State Bar of Georgia on June 10th.

• Colonial Terminals and Norfolk Southern Partner on Development of $100M Breakbulk Facility

  June 20, 2023

  On June 9th, Colonial Terminals, acquired 16.7 acres of land sited adjacent to an existing Colonial Terminal riverfront facility and a Norfolk Southern rail facility. The transaction will provide Colonial Terminals the ability to develop breakbulk infrastructure along the Savannah River.

• Georgia Southern’s Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center Invites Public to Grand Opening

  June 16, 2023

  Georgia Southern University’s Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center will officially open its doors with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 19. Coinciding with the Center’s Juneteenth celebration, the public is invited to attend the festivities at 13040 Abercorn Street in Savannah from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Finalists Announced for 21st Startup Runway Savannah Pitch Competition in Partnership with SHE HUSTLES

  June 16, 2023

  The Startup Runway Foundation, in partnership with The Creative Coast and Savannah SCORE’s SHE HUSTLES event, is thrilled to announce the four finalists pitching at the highly-anticipated 21st Startup Runway event on June 22, 2023.

• Digital Divide Heightens Impact on Health Care in Rural Georgia & South

  June 16, 2023

  Telehealth has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, a recent study published by in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health shows there is a large divide between rural and underserved communities and other parts of the country in access to high-speed internet.

• Survey: CFO's Say Their CEOs Want Them to Focus on Cost Reduction

  June 16, 2023

  Each quarter, CFO Signals tracks the thinking and actions of leading CFOs representing some of North America's largest and most influential companies. Since 2010, the survey has provided key insights into the business environment, company priorities and expectations, finance priorities, and CFOs' priorities.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Seeks Nominations For Class of 2024

  June 15, 2023

  Leadership Southeast Georgia is seeking nominations for civic, nonprofit, and business leaders across the 10-county Southeast Georgia region to join the 2024 class of its leadership program. Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, August 15, and the deadline to submit an application is Thursday, August 31.

• Georgia Sees All-Time High Job Numbers in May

  June 15, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's May unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.1 percent in April. For the sixth consecutive month, the number of employed was up by 10,452 to 5,120,834, an all-time high.

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2023 Award Recipients

  June 14, 2023

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. The organization will honor seven Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia and whose impact through leadership and stewardship has helped shape communities and the state.

• New Report Reinforces Statewide Impact of Georgia's Entertainment Industries

  June 14, 2023

  New insights on Georgia’s rapidly growing entertainment industry reveal how industry investment boosts rural and suburban economic development, provides workforce opportunities for Georgia’s diverse labor markets, and reinforces the goal of building Georgia’s status as a global digital entertainment capital.

• Georgia Maintains AAA Bond Rating from Credit Rating Agencies

  June 14, 2023

  While beginning an international trip to promote Georgia as the No. 1 state for business, Governor Kemp today announced that the state has again secured the highest ratings of AAA with a stable outlook from each of the three main credit rating agencies.

• Georgia Ports Griff Lynch: Future of US Container Trade Starts in Savannah

  June 13, 2023

  Domestic and international factors are lining up for the Port of Savannah to set the pace for growth in the nation’s global container trade. That was the message of Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch Monday to the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference.

• Governor & First Lady Kemp to Visit the Countries of Georgia & France

  June 13, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead a delegation of state officials on an international mission, beginning in the Country of Georgia capital of Tbilisi and ending in Paris, France. This visit marks the first time a sitting U.S. governor has visited the Country of Georgia, as Governor Kemp demonstrates the state's commitment to this ally.

• The 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow Dates, Agenda, Initial Partners Announced

  June 12, 2023

  Georgia Entertainment News has released the dates of the 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow. The first event will take place on June 22nd at The Lewis Room in Athens, Georgia. The purpose of this and the other 8 roadshow events is to highlight Georgia’s creative economy and the impact of the entertainment industry in each community.

• Scott & Jill Novinski Sign to Open First BIGGBY COFFEE Franchise in Savannah

  June 09, 2023

  Local residents and 38-year industry professionals, Scott and Jill Novinski have agreed to open the first BIGGBY COFFEE in Chatham County. The 340-plus unit coffee franchise focused on enriching communities and helping people build a life they love, is excited to expand to Southern Georgia.

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