U.S. retail sales rise in August on auto sales
WASHINGTON — Auto buying drove U.S. retail sales higher in August, a possible sign that job growth in recent months has led to accelerated consumer spending.The Commerce Department said Friday that...
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Bus association picks boat parade as top 100 event The American Bus Association has designated the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, to be held on Nov. 28, 2015, on the Savannah River, as one of the top...
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Georgia car builder expresses optimism
ATLANTA — Georgia may be the site of Kia Motors’ assembly plant and the North American sales office for Porsche, but the one homegrown carmaker is Panoz LLC, and its founder sees open roads ahead.Don...
View ArticleTips on policy making for your nonprofit
Catching up on my professional reading this summer has led me to a number of great books that are excellent tools for the maturing nonprofit. My latest find is one that helps nonprofits create needed...
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Broughton developer Ben Carter details streetscape plans
Developer Ben Carter has made no secret of his plans to improve Broughton Street or his desire to have the city of Savannah pitch in for streetscape upgrades, even placing box planters and temporary...
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SEDA, governor honor Chemtrade's longevity
Last week, the Savannah Economic Development Authority honored aluminum sulfate manufacturer Chemtrade for its 70 years in Savannah with a plaque presented by Gov. Nathan Deal.Never heard of Chemtrade?...
View ArticleCITY TALK: Should the city of Savannah mandate tougher security at late-night...
First, let me clarify something from last Sunday’s City Talk.In that column, I questioned the provision in the city of Savannah’s draft alcohol ordinance revision that would ban anyone under 21 from...
View ArticleRegional airlines not sharing in majors' success
DALLAS — For passengers traveling between smaller cities and large hub airports, the ticket may say Delta, American or United, but they’re likely flying on a regional airline whose planes are painted...
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Logistics firm to recruit warehouse workersThe Georgia Department of Labor will help Pinnacle Workforce Logistics recruit about 30 workers for a warehouse in Pooler next week.The recruitment will be...
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ANGEL HERNDONNew job title: Staff accountantCompany: J.T. Turner ConstructionRelated experience: She worked with Huco Construction as an executive assistant. Education: Herndon received her real estate...
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Super OSHA WeekDate: Sept. 15-19 Location: Georgia Tech-Savannah Campus, 210 Technology Circle Subject: Georgia Tech’s occupational safety and health program, taught by top industry professionals, is...
View ArticleSavannah area gas prices continue downward trend
- Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 2.8 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.28 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah. The...
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Airport numbers continue to climb
As passenger numbers continue to climb at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, the airport commission on Monday approved the establishment of a $5-per-day “Super Saver” parking lot adjacent to...
View ArticleCITY TALK: Plan to e xpand Savannah's to-go cup zone would help one business,...
Several recent City Talk columns have dealt with aspects of the city of Savannah’s proposed new alcohol ordinance. Readers should expect more such columns in the coming weeks.This sweeping revision, if...
View ArticleSavannah home sales steady in August
With temperatures still sweltering, the local real estate market is wrapping up its busy summer season with a sprint to the finish as home sales broke 500 for a third straight month.About 504 homes...
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'Minecraft' could boost Microsoft's mobile reach
NEW YORK — Microsoft’s decision to spend $2.5 billion for the creator of the hit game “Minecraft” could help the Xbox maker grab attention on mobile phones, a new priority for the company.But the move...
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Gas prices continue downward trend Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah fell 2.8 cents a gallon last week to $3.28 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in...
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Once-troubled reverse mortgages poised for rebound
WASHINGTON — Advertised as a path to an affordable retirement, federally insured reverse mortgages are showing signs of a rebound, drawing the scrutiny of regulators seeking to reduce historically high...
View ArticleBiS in brief: ‘Bigwigs’ on mission to fight breast cancer
‘Bigwigs’ on mission to fight breast cancerTen Savannah business, medical and community figures have agreed to don bright pink wigs to raise awareness and funds for Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia.The...
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Neovia Logistics opens facility near port
Neovia Logistics, a global, industrial logistics company based in Irving, Texas, cut the ribbon in Savannah Monday for a new container cross dock operation for Caterpillar Inc. as part of Caterpillar’s...
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