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Sports tourism bringing more runners to Savannah
Whether being pelted by colorful powder or surrounded by rock music, more runners will soon be headed to Savannah thanks to an uptick in sports tourism.Ben Wilder, who heads the Savannah Sports...
View ArticleWith nonprofits, one person can't do it alone
Nonprofit educator and knowledge developer CompassPoint released a report last year that highlighted the serious challenges nonprofits of all sizes have faced for years in implementing effective...
View ArticleBusiness in Savannah in brief
Savannah firm wins small business awardJusak Bernhard and Jeffrey Manley, co-owners of TailSpin pet stores in Savannah, Pooler and Macon, have been named the 2014 small business persons of the year in...
View ArticleHouse votes to make research tax credit permanent
WASHINGTON — The House voted Friday to make permanent a tax credit that rewards businesses for investing in research and development, pushing Congress toward an election-year showdown over a series of...
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Lecture to address protection from fraudSCORE, Savannah will present a business lecture titled “Protecting Your Business from Fraud” in the SCORE conference room, 111 E. Liberty St., from 11:30 a.m. to...
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On Broughton Street, Ben Carter eyes new tenant mix
With 20 properties firmly in his portfolio and a new joint partnership worth $50 million, Broughton Street developer Ben Carter is entering a phase he calls merchandising strategy. However, this...
View ArticleCITY TALK: A bold vision needed for vacant lot on Savannah's Hall Street
There has recently been coverage in this paper and considerable public discussion about the fate of the large lot that had previously been slated for the city of Savannah’s new cultural arts center.As...
View ArticleFerry woes stifle Daufuskie Island growth
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND, S.C. — Potential developers believe hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of dollars have been lost because of Daufuskie Island’s longstanding ferry problem.Kevin McCarthy, chief...
View ArticleDaufuskie ferry woes could affect island evacuation
Daufuskie Island has not been tested by a dangerous storm for a while, but its limited ferry service could be a critical weakness come future hurricanes.“During the Atlantic Tropical Storm season,...
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Pooler Lunch And LearnDate: May 13Time: 11:30 a.m.Location: Holiday Inn & Suites, 103 San DriveSubject: Event will feature candidates for school board president, Savannah-Chatham County Public...
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SAMANTHA SULLIVANNew job title: Physician’s assistantCompany: Urgent Care 24/7Related Experience: Sullivan spent more than 10 years in the Army National Guard after training as a combat medic in 2003....
View ArticleGas prices down slightly in metro Savannah
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 2.4 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.61 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah. The national...
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'Women Who Rule' help others succeed
To women facing gender-related issues at work: There’s likely someone who’s been there, done that and succeeded.Hear from such overcomers — “very successful women” — at the Women Who Rule luncheon from...
View ArticleBiS in brief: Gas prices drop slightly in Savannah
Gas prices drop slightly in SavannahAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 2.4 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.61 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262...
View ArticleFlying out of Savannah: Does convenience trump price?
I’ve been up in the air quite a bit in recent months, so I’ve gotten more familiar with the ins and outs of Savannah/Hilton Head International.Flights can certainly be pricey out of small markets such...
View ArticleProgram helps foster successful partnerships
The Georgia Department of Economic Development brings its highly touted international business development program to Savannah on Wednesday and Thursday.“Georgia Reaching Out Worldwide,” hosted by the...
View ArticleSavannah home sales take slight dip in April
After a solid kickoff to the spring home-buying season in March, home sales dipped slightly in the Savannah metro area last month.A total of 414 homes sold in April, according to the Savannah...
View ArticleViracon to create 125 jobs in Bulloch County
Viracon, one of North America’s largest architectural glass fabricators, will invest $2 million in its Statesboro facility to expand its operations and create 125 jobs, Gov. Nathan Deal announced...
View ArticleJohnson Matthey growing again
Longtime local company Intercat Savannah, which became Johnson Matthey Process Technologies Inc. last month, will expand its Savannah facility with another 18,000 square feet of research space and the...
View ArticleBusiness mentors and execs to coach at speed mentoring session
Small business owners will have a chance later this month to get free advice from experienced business mentors and executives on a variety of topics.The 3rd Annual Speed Mentoring Seminar will be held...
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