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City, Partners Announce New Business Accelerator: Launch Savannah
May 01, 2024
The City of Savannah, in partnership with The Creative Coast and the Small Business Assistance Corporation, announced a new business accelerator program today which is now accepting applications.
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Infinity, Inc. Celebrates 25 Years Helping Businesses with I.T.
May 01, 2024
Infinity, Inc., managed IT services provider for Savannah and surrounding areas, proudly celebrates 25 years in business.
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Gauging the Gaps Between Atlanta and Rural Georgia
May 01, 2024
Charlie Hayslett, a former political reporter from the Atlanta Journal and a public relations, public affairs and communications management consultant, delivered a thought-provoking address to the GMA Board of Directors during its meeting in Perry on April 26.
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Hyundai Invests in Safety, Education, & Reforestation in Savannah
April 30, 2024
Hyundai recently contributed to local Savannah nonprofit organizations to support safety, education, and reforestation in the community.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Sets New Standard in Aviation with First Modular Unit Installation
April 30, 2024
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport marked a historic milestone in aviation infrastructure April 24 with the placement of the first modular unit for the Concourse D Widening Project.
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Vogtle Unit 4 Enters Commercial Operation
April 29, 2024
Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 4 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit, which can produce enough electricity to power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses, will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for at least 60 to 80 years.
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EY Announces Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award Finalists
April 29, 2024
Ernst & Young LLP today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award. The Southeast program celebrates entrepreneurs from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
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Nick Palumbo Announced as Creative Coast Executive Director
April 26, 2024
Nick Palumbo, a dynamic community leader and advocate for the creative economy, has been selected as the new Executive Director of The Creative Coast.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group (Part 2)
April 26, 2024
Is purpose just a motivating tag line or can it be a playbook for industry-beating financial success? In part two of our conversation with Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group, we focused on how purpose drives exponential returns for business and people alike.
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Summer 2024 Travel Trends: Gen Z Spends, Europe Reigns
April 26, 2024
Despite the rising cost of travel, travelers are sparing no expense on their summer getaways, according to Squaremouth.com, the nation's leading travel insurance marketplace.
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SCAD Generated $1 Billion in Economic Impact for Savannah area in FY2023
April 25, 2024
The Savannah College of Art and Design's economic impact on Georgia has reached an all-time high, according to a study conducted by Tripp Umbach, the leading national consulting firm for not-for-profit, arts, and tourism sectors. In fiscal year 2023, SCAD generated $1.3 billion in annual economic impact for the state of Georgia, a 70% increase from the last report conducted for fiscal year 2019.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: 2024 Legislative Session Recap
April 25, 2024
It’s no secret that during an election season, polarizing debates and partisan politics can often overshadow the work being done on behalf of all Georgians. As we reflect on the last two years and the issues that have been most important for the business community, I’m proud of the bipartisanship, civility and integrity displayed by our state’s elected leaders to solve problems and deliver solutions that move our state forward.
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Georgia Ports CEO: We are Preparing for Growth
April 24, 2024
The Georgia Ports Authority hosted their 55th annual 2024 Georgia International Trade Conference. The event brings customers, business partners and industry leaders together to discuss the latest maritime and logistics industry developments and trends
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Savannah Youth Council, Youth Ambassador Programs Accepting Applications
April 23, 2024
The Savannah Youth Council and Savannah Youth Ambassadors are now accepting 2024-2025 membership applications.
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UPS CEO Carol Tomé & Founding Dean of Morehouse School of Medicine Dr. Louis Sullivan to Receive Georgia's Highest Honor
April 23, 2024
To commemorate the 291st anniversary of the founding of Georgia, Governor Kemp and the Georgia Historical Society will induct Carol B. Tomé, CEO of UPS, and Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, founding Dean of the Morehouse School of Medicine and 17th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, as modern-day Georgia Trustees. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.
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Georgia Power Marks 50 Years of Safe Digging with Georgia811
April 23, 2024
With April recognized as Safe Digging Month across the country, Georgia Power is marking 50 years of helping keep Georgians safe through its longstanding partnership with Georgia811.
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Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Presents 26 Statewide Preservation Awards at Ceremony in Athens
April 22, 2024
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 26 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 47th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Athens.
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TEDxSavannah Set to Host May 16th Event at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus, Featuring 12 Speakers, Live Entertainment & More
April 19, 2024
TEDxSavannah -- an independently organized, half-day celebration of ideas worth spreading -- is set to host the 13th annual TEDxSavannah event on May 16th at the Fine Arts Auditorium at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group
April 19, 2024
Is purpose just a motivating tag line or can it be a playbook for industry-beating financial success? In our conversation with Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group, we focused on how purpose drives exponential returns for business and people alike.
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Becoming a Film Friendly Vendor: How to Sell Your Services and Products to Film and TV Productions in the Savannah Region
April 18, 2024
The UGA SBDC, the Savannah Regional Film Commission, and the Savannah Economic Development Authority, invite small business owners, entrepreneurs and service providers to attend an upcoming educational program on becoming a vendor for Film and TV productions.
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FutureVerse: America's Only Museum of the Future Will Further Cement Atlanta as Global Innovation Hub
April 18, 2024
FutureVerse, America's only Museum of the Future, is on the horizon for Atlanta. Spearheaded by a dynamic and diverse consortium of educators, innovators and corporate leaders, the new non-profit museum will transform learning and showcase Georgia’s and America’s most advanced technologies which will protect our planet and benefit mankind.
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Chick-fil-A Awards $26.4M in Scholarships to Team Members
April 17, 2024
Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $26 million in scholarships for Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members in 2024 – the highest annual investment the company has made in the education of Team Members in more than 50 years of scholarship giving.
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Leadership Southeast Georgia 2024 Continues In McIntosh, Liberty and Long Counties
April 16, 2024
Leadership Southeast Georgia, the premier leadership development program for the 10-county coastal region, wrapped up a successful session focusing on rural health and public safety in McIntosh, Liberty, and Long Counties.
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Georgia Chamber Releases Results of 2024 Executive Insights Survey
April 16, 2024
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading business advocacy and research organization, released the results of its annual Executive Insights Survey providing an overview of the state of Georgia’s economic environment and the issues top-of-mind for Georgia’s business leaders.
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Hartsfield-Jackson—Leading the Skies Once Again As The World’s Busiest Airport
April 16, 2024
In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport.