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Haven Elementary students get lesson in hospitality and tourism
Hands flew up around Rob Gillette’s third-grade classroom Tuesday at Haven Elementary School as students eagerly posed questions, and sometimes elaborate scenarios, on the hospitality and tourism...
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Child-care costs can reduce your taxes
Childcare is a significant expense for working parents. As with many things, the better child care is often the more expensive child care, and parents struggle to get the best possible care that fits...
View ArticleBiS in brief: Viracon expanding, creating 125 jobs
Viracon expanding, creating 125 jobsViracon, one of North America’s largest architectural glass fabricators, will invest $2 million in its Statesboro facility to expand its operations and create 125...
View ArticleEuropean court: Google must yield on personal info
AMSTERDAM — Europe’s highest court Tuesday gave people the means to scrub their reputations online, issuing a landmark ruling that experts say could force Google and other search engines to delete...
View ArticleBiS in brief: Mall to host small business mentoring, startup session
Mall to host small business mentoring, startup sessionIn recognition of national small business week, Savannah Mall will hold a “how to start a business” information session Friday in the food court...
View ArticleNetflix's share of peak Internet traffic rises
LOS ANGELES — Netflix increased its share of fixed-line Internet traffic in North America in the first half of 2014, accounting for 34 percent of data flowing to consumers during peak times, up from 32...
View ArticleBusinessman Greg Parker gives update on mayoral roundtable recommendations
When Greg Parker joined with other business leaders and city officials in convening a mayoral roundtable in 2012, they had one goal in mind: Making Savannah the best city in the country to do business....
View ArticleHow to get the most out of your social media manager
The following is an excerpt from my new book ‘51 Ways to Help Your Social Media Manager Crush It!’, which debuted on Amazon in its category in April. The advice works, too, for business owners who...
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Trade Center to revisit convention hotel
As it looks to wrap up a second consecutive record-setting year, the board of the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center is turning its attention to the consideration of several strategic...
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Obama to Congress: OK new cash for roads, bridges
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — With New York’s aging Tappan Zee Bridge looming behind him, President Barack Obama challenged congressional Republicans to spend more money on the nation’s crumbling roads,...
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Historic board denies Ben Carter's demolition petition for Broughton Street...
The Historic District Board of Review refused Wednesday to allow developer Ben Carter to demolish 240 W. Broughton to make way for a new structure to house retailer H&M.The board voted unanimously...
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Paula Deen to begin filming at her home studio in Savannah
Paula Deen is beginning production at her home cooking studio on Wilmington Island next week, about a month before launching a multi-city live tour. This has some curious minds wondering, could a...
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Georgia Power to bring solar to Army basesATLANTA — Georgia Power announced Thursday it will build, own and operate solar generation facilities — each capable of producing approximately 30 megawatts —...
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Burwell offers new assurance on SHEP
When it came his turn to question Sylvia Burwell, the nominee to replace Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. wasted no time going off topic to get an...
View ArticleWater bill compromise OKs harbor deepening
House and Senate negotiators on Thursday unveiled a compromise bill that authorizes billions of dollars for water projects over the next decade, including the long-awaited deepening of the rapidly...
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Promo videos translate Savannah's charm for global travelers
Bienvenue! Bienviendos! Willkommen! From French to Spanish to German, a promotional video film crew is aiming to tell global travelers that they are welcome in Savannah.Visit Savannah partnered with...
View ArticleQ&A: Fifth Third Bank's new Savannah president on being the new bank on the...
Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank has been open for a little over a month in Savannah, tapping veteran banker Chris Kirkpatrick to lead its commercial lending efforts in the region. The bank has about...
View ArticleGM is fined $35 million over deadly switch defect
WASHINGTON — Federal safety regulators slapped General Motors with a record $35 million fine Friday for taking more than a decade to disclose an ignition-switch defect in millions of cars that has been...
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An overview of the new market tax credits
The federal New Markets Tax Credit program is a prime example of a national program with local impact. Established in 2000 by Congress to spur new or increased investments into operating businesses and...
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Magazine picks Tybee Island among nation’s favorite beachesTybee Island has been chosen as one of America’s favorite beach towns by Travel + Leisure Magazine. It was named No. 18 out of 25 beach...
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