Business in Savannah in brief
Workmen’s Circle Credit Union receives magazine accoladeThe Credit Union Times magazine has selected Savannah-based Workmen’s Circle Credit Union as “the most efficient credit union in the U.S. with...
View ArticleState labor department to host Savannah recruitments for 120 jobs
The Georgia Department of Labor will host recruitments next week at the Savannah Career Center, 5520 White Bluff Road, to help two companies hire about 120 workers.The agency will help General Dollar...
View ArticleCelebrating the tourism community with awards and scholarships
For 87 years, the Academy has been awarding those Oscar statues to the best and brightest of Hollywood. On Sunday, millions will tune in to see who wins the coveted awards and who looks best walking...
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JCB building a bright future here
Fifteen years ago, JCB was hardly a household name in Savannah.The private, family owned British heavy equipment manufacturer was No. 1 across the pond, its name nearly synonymous with the backhoe...
View ArticleCITY TALK: Sandfly BBQ on Henry Street looks like a winner
The second location of Sandfly BBQ is now open at 120 W. Henry St. in SCAD’s old Streamliner Diner.The vintage diner car proves an excellent space for an established brand like Sandfly BBQ. The...
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NAWIC Chapter Meeting Date: Feb. 23Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Location: The Pirate’s House downtown at 20 E. Broad St. Speaker: A representative from Historic SavannahCost: Meeting fee is $20 for members...
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Newsmakers
LEIGH J. SIPPLENew job title: Director of advancementCompany: St. Vincent’s AcademyDuties: Sipple will spearhead the annual giving campaign and work with the GRACE Scholarship program. She also will...
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City accepting applications for home repairsThe city of Savannah’s Housing Department is accepting applications for the 2015 Minor Home Repair program, which provides home repairs through grants or...
View ArticleSavannah area gas prices continue to rise
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 5.1 cents A gallon in the past week to $2.20 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah. The national...
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Islands Kroger getting major update
The Wilmington Island Kroger, one of Savannah’s first Kroger grocery stores, will get a multimillion-dollar renovation and expansion, with work scheduled to begin in August.“Kroger has served the...
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Gas prices rise again in metro SavannahAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 5.1 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.20 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262...
View ArticleJames Beard Awards spotlight two Savannah establishments
If you’re following the Savannah restaurant scene, you probably already know that two local establishments have been named semifinalists for the 2015 James Beard Foundation Awards. Cheryl and Griffith...
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Armstrong State University hosts local businesses at Black Women Empowerment...
About a dozen black-owned businesses filled the second-floor ballroom of Armstrong State University’s Student Union on Monday for the Black Women Empowerment Expo.The expo is part of Armstrong’s busy...
View ArticleState's international trade reps here next week
Small and medium-sized companies hoping to broaden their market reach internationally will have the opportunity to meet with international representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic...
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Mate Factor brings new brew to Savannah
For more than three weeks now, the Maté Factor Café has been bringing its Brazilian herbal tea and sweet rolls to downtown Savannah. The café opened Feb. 1 on Habersham and Hall, next to Kroger, to...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs are better for Savannah than doughnuts
My heart explodes when I think of the amazing volunteer activities that motivate and consume so many of my friends. Their energy is constantly building a better coastal region through efforts at a soup...
View ArticleAllegiant to start flights from Ohio
Allegiant Air, a U.S. domestic low-cost carrier based in Las Vegas, announced Tuesday it will begin service in May to Savannah/Hilton Head International from three cities in Ohio.The new routes include...
View ArticleHome Depot tops Wall Street, OKs $18B buyback
NEW YORK — Shoppers liked what they saw at Home Depot during the holidays, helping the home improvement chain beat Wall Street expectations for its fourth-quarter results. The retailer also authorized...
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Comcast meets 4Q profit forecasts PHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.93 billion.On a per-share basis, the Philadelphia-based company said it had...
View ArticlePetition for zoning change in Godley Station raises questions for multifamily...
A request to allow more multifamily development in north Godley Station received a recommendation from the Metropolitan Planning Commission on Tuesday, but not before some West Chatham residents and...
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