Free Enterprise: Building an economy from scratch
DOHA, Qatar — So, our political class is at it again — trying its best to destroy an already lackluster economic recovery. I am not a fan of cursing, but I am with Warren Buffett (always a safe bet) on...
View ArticleTarget to hire fewer seasonal holiday workers
SAN FRANCISCO — Target plans to hire about 70,000 seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season, down about 20 percent from a year ago. The discounter is aiming to be more efficient in its hiring...
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New Jepson Café opens at TelfairTelfair Museums held a grand opening celebration Wednesday for the new Jepson Café, which has returned to its mezzanine location overlooking the Eckburg Atrium.The new...
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Newsmakers
AUSTIN HILLNew job title: Managing partnerCompany: Austin Hill Realty Duties: Hill will oversee all company operations, foster team and company growth and continue to deliver state-of-the-art real...
View ArticleLocal Piggly Wiggly buyer BI-LO focused on growth while offering fresh food,...
BI-LO’s pending Savannah arrival won’t come with the same fanfare as another recent new grocer.The Jacksonville-based supermarket chain is pushing a message similar to that of Whole Foods, though:...
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Hancock Askew named ‘best to work for’For the fifth year in a row, Hancock Askew & Co., LLP has been named one of the top 100 best accounting firms to work for. The annual list of “Best Accounting...
View ArticleIs estimated SPLOST revenue too high, too low or just right?
I’m guessing that some readers are already weary of hearing about various issues related to the special purpose local option sales tax, commonly known as SPLOST.Take heart. One way or another, the...
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Entrepreneurs' plight puts water and sewer connection fees in spotlight
Trey and Deanne Skinner knew opening a restaurant involved significant start-up costs.Leased space on Broughton Street.Redesign and remodeling of what was an automotive repair shop.Even the dining room...
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NAWIC meetingDate: Sept. 23Time: 5:30 p.m.Location: The Exchange Tavern on WatersCost: $20 for members and $30 for non-membersMicrosoft – Word 1This course builds students’ proficiency and confidence...
View ArticleState designates freight corridors
ATLANTA — Car drivers will enjoy safer, less-congested highways, and goods will be delivered promptly and efficiently if a plan recently approved by the State Transportation Board works as designed....
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Microsoft unveils new Surface, fixes shortcomings
NEW YORK — Microsoft refreshed its Surface tablet computers Monday, giving them longer battery life and better comfort on laps as the software giant continues its transformation into a devices and...
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Apple's sales of its new iPhones off to fast start
SAN FRANCISCOGadget lovers still can’t resist the iPhone’s seductive call, even amid a bevy of enticing lower-priced alternatives that offer similar features.In a Monday announcement, Apple Inc. said...
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Light turnout for 'Red Tape Watch' committee
A half-dozen state representatives from throughout Georgia were in town Monday hoping to hear specific examples of rules and regulations that keep businesses from growing or hiring.Unfortunately, the...
View ArticleCAT to offer airport express
Beginning Oct. 7, Chatham Area Transit riders will be able to catch a CAT to the airport.Operating from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, the new express bus service will run every 30 minutes...
View ArticleFew bright spots in Savannah employment data
Employment data released last week by the Georgia Department of Labor paint a fairly dismal picture of the local job market, but there are a few bright spots.The number of initial claims for...
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Gas prices down in metro SavannahAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah fell 6.9 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.31 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets...
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Burger King launching lower-calorie french fry
NEW YORKBurger King wants people to feel less guilty about gobbling up its french fries.The world’s No. 2 hamburger chain is launching a new crinkle-cut french fry on Tuesday that it says has about 20...
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National retailer Free People to open Broughton St. boutique
Savannah’s fashionistas will soon have another trendy national retailer to shop downtown.Click here to view an enhanced version of this story on the new, free dosavannah.com>>Free People will...
View ArticleFlood insurance changes to be outlined at meeting
Coastal Georgians are prepared for hurricanes this time of year.A different kind of storm hits next week, though, and the surge promises to catch many unaware.The Federal Emergency Management Agency,...
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'Brain bouquet' coming to Savannah
“You are a Hodgman girl!”The exclamation accompanied a warm hug from a perfect stranger. I was in Rochester, N.Y., talking to someone from Kalamazoo, Mich., about tennis on Hilton Head, S.C. We had...
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