Today in BiS magazine:
• Michael Gale, the CEO of Chemical South Transport, saw an opportunity to succeed in Savannah and says he’ll never leave: “What we have, people need, and we’re in the business of seeing they get it when they need it.”
• Women’s wear boutiques around the country get three seasonal collections a year from the Savannah firm called Mamie Ruth. Owner Emily Bargeron prides herself on manufacturing the garments locally.
• Harold Yellin and Parker Morgan suggest that when business matters come before city and county governments or governmental agencies or commissions, an attorney can present the matter clearly and with full knowledge of the law.
• Even if you’re not planning to sell in the near term, proper planning can help you down the road when you do find yourself in such a situation, according to accountant Brittany Hall.
• The coming months could see significant changes in the makeup of stores along downtown Savannah’s Broughton Street if Atlanta developer Ben Carter makes good on his vision for the street.
Tybee Island wine festival coming in April
The 6th Annual Tybee Wine Festival, presented by Friends of the Tybee Theater, Inc., will be held April 9-13.
The festival will offer five wine-pairing events featuring international wines, fresh coastal cuisine, cooking demonstrations and live entertainment at various island locations, including the Tybee Light Station, local eateries and beachside.
The event will offer a five-course wine dinner at the Tybee Island Social Club, table decorating and cooking demonstrations at the Tybee Lite Shrine Club, beachside oysters and wine at Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill, a wine tasting on the lawn under the Tybee Light Station and a Sunday champagne brunch at The Crab Shack.
Proceeds benefit restoration of the Tybee Post Theater.
For ticket information, visit www.TybeeWineFestival.com or call 912-663-1099.
Women in construction announce building block kids competition
The Coastal Georgia chapter of National Association of Women in Construction has announce its 2014 Block Kids Building Program Competition, which will take place Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. - noon at Hodge Elementary School.
The program is open to elementary school children in grades 1-6 and involves building structures with interlocking blocks (LEGOS) and three of the following additional items: A small rock, string, foil and poster board.
The event will involve 60 boys and girls from Hodge, Gadsden and Haven elementary schools.
For more information, contact TJ Baggett at tjb@sfps.net or 912-695-6907.
