Savannah gas prices up sharply
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have risen 9.5 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.47 a gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah.
The national average has increased 14.4 cents a gallon in the last week to $3.48, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Prices Sunday were 0.5 cents a gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 7.7 cents a gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 21.1 cents a gallon during the last month and stands 4.4 cents higher than a year ago.
“The national average has ticked higher in the last week, as rising oil prices have put upward pressure on gasoline prices,” said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. “Unfortunately for angry motorists, there doesn’t seem to be much relief in sight, at least for the time being, as retail prices continue to climb in virtually all areas of the country.”
Seacrest Partners named to Bulldog 100 List
The University of Georgia Alumni Association has named Savannah-based Seacrest Partners Inc. to the Bulldog 100 list of the fastest growing businesses owned or managed by UGA graduates for the second consecutive year. The award was presented at the association’s fourth annual awards ceremony in Atlanta.
The top 100 finalists were selected based on a three-year compounded annual growth rate of revenues and other qualifying criteria. Seacrest Partners was ranked 57th on the list.
Seacrest Partners was founded in 2006 by seven Savannah insurance professionals. Today, the firm employs 45 associates, 10 of whom are UGA graduates. Cliff McCurry, CPCU, (UGA Class of 1971), vice-chairman, accepted the award on behalf of Seacrest Partners.
UGA graduates employed by Seacrest Partners include, Cindy Robinett, Cliff McCurry, Michael Butler, Susan White, David Greene, Matt Stinchcomb, Kathryn Robinson, Matt Cail, Thomas Odom and Leslie Stroop.
Savannah Toastmasters to host open house
Small Business Chamber Toastmasters invites teachers, business professionals, students, leaders and residents to an open house from noon-1 p.m. today at South University, Business Building, Room 109.
Keisha Lapsley, who owns Flourishing Dunamis Products, will present Toastmasters 101.
Guests will hear testimonials from Small Business Chamber Toastmasters on how the club has impacted their lives and careers. Jessica Neeley, a loan servicing specialist for Workmen’s Circle Credit Union in Savannah, will lead the event.
Guests also can participate in the table topics portion of the meeting. Register at publicspeakingopenhouse.eventbrite.com/.
For more information, call Keisha Lapsley at 912-373-6589 or email favourablewordnetwork@gmail.com.