Tradeport East to get new gas line
MIDWAY — Atlanta Gas Light Co. will build a 9.8-mile high-pressure gas line to serve Liberty County’s Tradeport East Business Center as part of the company’s $46 million expansion program.
The state Public Service Commission approved the STRIDE program — Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement — on Dec. 12.
Liberty County Development Authority CEO Ronald E. Tolley said the project will help to fill a need for long-term development of the park.
“We feel this utility expansion will make us more competitive in attracting industrial jobs and investments,” Tolley said.
Earlier this year, the Georgia Transmission Corporation built a 115 kilovolt transmission line between Bryan and Liberty counties to increase service reliability for Tradeport’s industrial tenants.
The center’s fourth tenant was announced last month. Pactra International Co. Ltd. will distribute Hankook tires throughout 10 southeastern states.
Real estate company joins new network
Prudential Southeast Coastal Properties, which operates in the Savannah metro area, has begun operations as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Southeast Coastal Properties.
The announcement was made by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, a new real estate brokerage network operated by HSF Affiliates LLC.
“In joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, we are honored to become a part of a network that is entrusted with the Berkshire Hathaway name,” said Bob Laramy, broker/owner at Southeast Coastal Properties.
Earl Lee, CEO of HSF Affiliates LLC, said he was delighted to have Southeast Coastal join Berkshire Hathaway.
“They bring with them the highest level of service, expertise and knowledge of the Savannah real estate market,” Lee said.
Annual economic conference to feature forecasts
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Economic Outlook Luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront.
State, regional and national economic forecasts will be given by Charles B. Knapp, dean of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business. The local forecast will be presented by Michael Toma, Armstrong Atlantic State University.
Attendees will receive the 2014 Economic Trends publication compiled through research from Armstrong Atlantic State University and sponsored by the Savannah Economic Development Authority.
Tickets are $40 for Chamber members or $50 for non-members.
RSVP by Friday, Jan. 10, to Margaret Mary Russell at 912-644-6432 or MRussell@SavannahChamber.com.
The event is sponsored by title sponsor Gulfstream, and presenting sponsors Colony Bank, Gas South, Wendy’s, Georgia Power, Savannah Tire, Stage Front Presentation Systems, the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, the Savannah Chamber, Armstrong Atlantic State University and Visit Savannah.