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• 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.

• Georgia Hospitals Receive Almost $60M from HEART Program in 2022

  April 28, 2023

  Officials with the Georgia HEART Hospital Program said Georgia taxpayers contributing a total of $58,732,410 to rural hospitals in 2022.

• TCSG Announces 2023 Student of the Year and Instructor of the Year

  April 28, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2023. Janette Velez, an Esthetician student from Columbus Technical College, was chosen as this year’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner and Adrienne Baldwin, a Mathematics instructor from Chattahoochee Technical College, was chosen as the winner of this year’s Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.

• U.S. Travel & Tourism Sector Set to Reach Record-breaking High this Year

  April 28, 2023

  The World Travel & Tourism Council's 2023 Economic Impact Research reveals the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to exceed the 2019 peak this year.

• New President/CEO at The Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce Named

  April 27, 2023

  The Board of Directors of the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce has named Summer Beal the new President/CEO effective May 1st

• Women We Admire Announces Top 50 Women Leaders of Georgia for 2023

  April 27, 2023

  Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders of Georgia for 2023.This year’s awardees are front runners in the organizations they serve. Their unwavering commitment and contributions play a part in their success and development within their areas.

• Bert Brantley: Ensuring Economic Opportunity Spreads Throughout the Business Community is the Focus of the Savannah Chamber

  April 26, 2023

  “How do you like Savannah so far?” What a welcoming question to hear over and over around town as I meet new folks in my first few months here. “What’s not to like,” has been my friendly way of answering that question. “I mean, look around us.”

• Georgia Companies Hit Key Milestones in Long-Term Partnerships

  April 26, 2023

  Over the past several months, companies that have invested in Georgia have been making big moves on big projects. From groundbreakings to grand openings, companies in high-demand industries are delivering on planned investments and bringing high-paying jobs to Georgians.

• The 200 Club Hosts Third Annual Pooler Run for Heroes on May 6th

  April 25, 2023

  The 200 Club will hold their third annual Pooler Run for Heroes at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 6 in Pooler, Georgia. Residents will once again have the chance to sneak in a little more fun and fitness for a charity that cares for those who care for us.

• Savannah SCORE & Wells Fargo Present The 10th Annual State of Small Business in Chatham County on May 3rd

  April 24, 2023

  Savannah SCORE and Wells Fargo will present The 10th Annual State of Small Business in Chatham County on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023. The free event will be held from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. in the Torian Auditorium at Savannah State University, located in the Howard Jordan building of the College of Business Administration.

• Avelo Airlines Continues Growth at Savannah/Hilton Head with New Nonstop Service to the Wilmington, DE/Philadelphia Region

  April 21, 2023

  Avelo Airlines announced today it is expanding service at Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) with exclusive nonstop flights to Delaware’s Wilmington Airport (ILG) – a convenient and easy alternative to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

• Historic Savannah Foundation to Host Preservation Awards on May 4th

  April 21, 2023

  Historic Savannah Foundation will launch its celebration of Preservation Month in May with the annual Historic Preservation Awards on Thursday, May 4th, at the Charles H. Morris Center. HSF will bestow the annual awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate excellence in preservation in Savannah and Chatham County.

• The GDOL Celebrates First 100 Days Under New Leadership While Unemployment Rate Remains Steady

  April 21, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrates 100 days in office on April 22, 2023. During this time, the commissioner's administration has been laser-focused on the modernization of the Georgia Department of Labor.

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