BiS in brief: Gas prices drop slightly in Savannah
Gas prices drop slightly in SavannahAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 2.4 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.61 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262...
View ArticleFlying out of Savannah: Does convenience trump price?
I’ve been up in the air quite a bit in recent months, so I’ve gotten more familiar with the ins and outs of Savannah/Hilton Head International.Flights can certainly be pricey out of small markets such...
View ArticleProgram helps foster successful partnerships
The Georgia Department of Economic Development brings its highly touted international business development program to Savannah on Wednesday and Thursday.“Georgia Reaching Out Worldwide,” hosted by the...
View ArticleSavannah home sales take slight dip in April
After a solid kickoff to the spring home-buying season in March, home sales dipped slightly in the Savannah metro area last month.A total of 414 homes sold in April, according to the Savannah...
View ArticleViracon to create 125 jobs in Bulloch County
Viracon, one of North America’s largest architectural glass fabricators, will invest $2 million in its Statesboro facility to expand its operations and create 125 jobs, Gov. Nathan Deal announced...
View ArticleJohnson Matthey growing again
Longtime local company Intercat Savannah, which became Johnson Matthey Process Technologies Inc. last month, will expand its Savannah facility with another 18,000 square feet of research space and the...
View ArticleBusiness mentors and execs to coach at speed mentoring session
Small business owners will have a chance later this month to get free advice from experienced business mentors and executives on a variety of topics.The 3rd Annual Speed Mentoring Seminar will be held...
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Haven Elementary students get lesson in hospitality and tourism
Hands flew up around Rob Gillette’s third-grade classroom Tuesday at Haven Elementary School as students eagerly posed questions, and sometimes elaborate scenarios, on the hospitality and tourism...
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Child-care costs can reduce your taxes
Childcare is a significant expense for working parents. As with many things, the better child care is often the more expensive child care, and parents struggle to get the best possible care that fits...
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Viracon expanding, creating 125 jobsViracon, one of North America’s largest architectural glass fabricators, will invest $2 million in its Statesboro facility to expand its operations and create 125...
View ArticleEuropean court: Google must yield on personal info
AMSTERDAM — Europe’s highest court Tuesday gave people the means to scrub their reputations online, issuing a landmark ruling that experts say could force Google and other search engines to delete...
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Mall to host small business mentoring, startup sessionIn recognition of national small business week, Savannah Mall will hold a “how to start a business” information session Friday in the food court...
View ArticleNetflix's share of peak Internet traffic rises
LOS ANGELES — Netflix increased its share of fixed-line Internet traffic in North America in the first half of 2014, accounting for 34 percent of data flowing to consumers during peak times, up from 32...
View ArticleBusinessman Greg Parker gives update on mayoral roundtable recommendations
When Greg Parker joined with other business leaders and city officials in convening a mayoral roundtable in 2012, they had one goal in mind: Making Savannah the best city in the country to do business....
View ArticleHow to get the most out of your social media manager
The following is an excerpt from my new book ‘51 Ways to Help Your Social Media Manager Crush It!’, which debuted on Amazon in its category in April. The advice works, too, for business owners who...
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Trade Center to revisit convention hotel
As it looks to wrap up a second consecutive record-setting year, the board of the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center is turning its attention to the consideration of several strategic...
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Obama to Congress: OK new cash for roads, bridges
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — With New York’s aging Tappan Zee Bridge looming behind him, President Barack Obama challenged congressional Republicans to spend more money on the nation’s crumbling roads,...
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Historic board denies Ben Carter's demolition petiton for Broughton Street...
The Historic District Board of Review refused Wednesday to allow developer Ben Carter to demolish 240 W. Broughton to make way for a new structure to house retailer H&M.The board voted unanimously...
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Paula Deen to begin filming at her home studio in Savannah
Paula Deen is beginning production at her home cooking studio on Wilmington Island next week, about a month before launching a multi-city live tour. This has some curious minds wondering, could a...
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Georgia Power to bring solar to Army basesATLANTA — Georgia Power announced Thursday it will build, own and operate solar generation facilities — each capable of producing approximately 30 megawatts —...
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