House OKs Savannah harbor deepening money
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved critical funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project and continued maintenance of the Savannah Harbor. The bill provides for $50.4 million total for Savannah, with $29.6 million specifically designated for SHEP and another $21 million for regular harbor maintenance, closely mirroring the request that was in the White House budget, released Feb. 2.
Newly minted Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter praised the bill’s passage.
“Seeing this project through is one of my top priorities in Congress because it will create jobs, opportunity and prosperity for generations to come,” Carter said in a statement Friday.
Grown Green coming to Savannah for 4th time
The Georgia Reaching Out Worldwide (GROW) program will return to Savannah for the fourth time with GROW Green on May 11-12 at World Trade Center Savannah, 131 Hutchinson Island Road.
GROW Green matches Georgia suppliers in the green build, energy, environmental and mining sectors with experienced international buyers with global firms from Brazil, Israel and China.
The program is hosted by World Trade Center Savannah and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
The program is free, but companies must register for meetings with global buyers. For a list of buyers and to register, go to www.wtcsavannah.org.
For more information, contact Jesse Dillon at jdillon@wtcsavannah.org or 912-447-9704.
National Victorian Society will tour city
The 49th annual meeting of the Victorian Society in America will be May 6-10 at the Desoto Hilton Hotel.
With about 50 visitors expected, the meeting encompasses walking and trolley/bus tours of the city and its prominent 19th century buildings. Participants will receive catered meals, special talks and visits to private historic homes.
The organization, which met in Savannah in 1976 and 1993, promotes the preservation, protection, understanding, education and enjoyment of our 19th century heritage and the recognition of the preservation of important Victorian Era buildings or artifacts through an annual awards program.
This year’s Preservation Award will be presented to the Savannah Law School.
Georgia Tech-Savannah to have summer STEAM camps
Beginning June 1, Georgia Tech-Savannah will have several summer camps for children focused on science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Various camps are geared toward rising pre-kindergartners and kindergarteners to middle school students.
“By combining creativity with hands-on experiences and explorations, children learn more fully and deeply,” said program director Carolyn Perry. “All students are welcome at Savannah Summer Camp, including underrepresented groups, girls and students with learning differences.”
For a schedule of camps and additional details, go to http://gtspeaks-ceismc.gatech.edu/available_programs.
