Economic development official to join Southern Co.
ATLANTA — Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Chris Cummiskey is leaving his post to join Southern Co.
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Thursday that Cummiskey will be chief commercial officer of Southern Power.
Deal said he has nominated U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson’s chief of staff, Chris Carr, to succeed Cummiskey as the commissioner of the Department of Economic Development.
The governor said in the statement that Carr is respected throughout the state and that he expects him to continue Cummiskey’s work and bring more economic expansion to Georgia.
Kroger second-quarter profit rises
CINCINNATI — Kroger reported a higher net income for its fiscal second quarter as the nation’s largest traditional supermarket operator booked lower charges and worked to build shopper loyalty with improved offerings.
The Cincinnati-based company, which has eleven stores in the Savnnah area, lifted the low end of its fiscal 2013 outlook for a key sales measurement. Shares edged higher in Thursday morning trading.
Kroger Co., which owns also Ralphs, Fry’s and other chains, said sales rose 3.3 percent at stores open at least a year during the quarter. The rise was helped by an increase in the number of “loyal” households, which Kroger defines using factors such as how much they spend and how often they visit.
Kroger expects sales to increase between 3 percent and 3.5 percent for fiscal 2013, excluding fuel.
‘Lean Six Sigma’ open house scheduled
Georgia Tech Professional Education will host an open house for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate program on Sept. 17 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus.
The session will provide an opportunity to learn more about the course and its benefits.
The Green Belt program will be held Oct. 14-18 at Georgia Tech-Savannah as a joint effort between Georgia Tech Professional Education and the Scheller College of Business.
This course is required in pursuit of a Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, go to www.gtpe.gatech.edu/lean-six-sigma-sav.
Accounting firm recognized among largest 200
HILTON HEAD, S.C. — WebsterRogers LLP has been named to the INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) Top 200 list for 2013 for the second consecutive year.
The IPA 200 identifies firms just outside the top 100 (ranking from 101st to 200th) in the country based on net revenue. WebsterRogers was ranked 174th on the list for 2013, moving up 5 places from their ranking in 2012.
“We are extremely honored and proud to be once again included in the IPA Top 200,” said managing partner Debra Turner.