Why must we buy? Black Friday's powerful pull
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. — Gravy was still warm. Dallas Cowboys were still in uniform. Thanks were still being given across the country as the pilgrimages to the stores began, heralding a new era of American...
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Holiday shopping survey says Coastal Empire consumer optimism growing
As tens of thousands of Savannah-area residents begin their holiday shopping this weekend, more than half plan to spend approximately the same amount this year as last, according to a Georgia Southern...
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Food bank, Kroger try to ‘can hunger’Kroger stores in the Savannah area are working with America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia to collect food for the holidays through the stores’ help “Can...
View ArticleCity Talk: Savannah merchants plan holiday events
On Thursday, the Downtown Design District will host its annual Holiday Walk.A few dozen stores along the Whitaker Street corridor from Jones to Gaston streets will stay open through the evening....
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'Star Wars' 7 may bring new hope, but also letdown
Darth Vader is dead. The evil Emperor exploded after being thrown down a shaft. And Luke Skywalker and his allies destroyed both Death Stars, restoring balance to the Force. For The Walt Disney Co.,...
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Speak now about the proposed Unified Zoning Ordinance or forever hold your peace.Such is the message from the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission, the Savannah Chamber of Commerce...
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YPS November After HoursCome and join us next week on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. for the November After Hours at World of Beer! World of Beer is located at 112 West Broughton St. in downtown Savannah. YPS...
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Newsmakers
HIRES/PROMOTIONS JENNY MAYO New job title: Mortgage Loan officer Company: BB&T Mortgage Duties: Mayo will help clients with a new home purchase and refinancing existing mortgages. She will be...
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New Savannah career center opens doors and opportunities to find jobs
Three United Way agencies and Live Oak Public Libraries have partnered to provide free employment services in one of Savannah’s most impoverished neighborhoods.View photos: Grand Opening of Job...
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Gas prices up slightly in SavannahAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 4.0 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.27 a gallon on Sunday.The national average has not moved in the last...
View ArticleA long weekend of comings and goings
I flew to Lexington, Ky., last Tuesday.Despite the holiday rush, I found convenient economy parking for $8 a day at Savannah/Hilton Head International, sailed through security and was at the gate less...
View ArticleSavannah firm reports Cyber Monday sales jump
A Savannah-based e-commerce platform reported Tuesday that a new review of small and medium-sized online merchants shows a healthy start to the holiday shopping season for even the smallest of...
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Give us your suggestionsAs 2012 draws to a close, the Savannah Morning News and Savannahnow business team will spotlight six businesses of the year – manufacturer, advocate, educational partner,...
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U.S. economy gets lift from consumers, businesses
WASHINGTON — American consumers are growing more confident about the job market, companies are ordering more equipment and home prices are rising in most major cities.The latest batch of government...
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Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed dreams of high-speed rail to Savannah
Another decade, another dreamIn the past several weeks, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has been floating a grand new vision for Georgia — connecting Atlanta and Savannah with high-speed rail.“We can create a...
View ArticleOur economic times: Evaluating expansionary policies
Believe it or not, U.S. presidents and the Federal Reserve Bank neither create nor destroy U.S. jobs. Sure, they can set tax rates and borrowing rates and channel funding to various institutions, but...
View ArticleSavannah Chamber asks legislature to support local industry
Support for three local industries that together represent more than 64,000 area jobs tops the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce’s list of priorities for the upcoming session of the state...
View ArticleSavannah among fastest growing metro areas
912-652-0324mary.mayle@savannahnow.comSavannah ranks 38th on a list of the nation’s fastest growing major metropolitan areas, according to data released this week as part of Pitney Bowes Software’s...
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Merchants to host holiday open houseMerchants in the historic Sandfly neighborhood will be open late to celebrate a holiday open house from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6. More than 15 shops and restaurants will...
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Chick-fil-A on the way at Victory and Skidaway
Cows are the food source most often lobbying for Chick-fil-A.Count their aquatic cousins — fish and shrimp — among those urging diners to “Eat more chikin,” at least on Savannah’s eastside.Construction...
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