Life lessons from big sister
My older sister and I are very close. We text, email or talk almost daily and know almost everything about each other. She was instrumental in raising me and continues to teach me lessons in life. She...
View ArticleWal-Mart to hire vets, buy American
NEW YORK — Why wait on Washington to fix the economy when there’s Wal-Mart?Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer and the biggest private employer in the U.S. with 1.4 million workers here,...
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Savannah's Bernard Williams agency celebrates 75 years with CNA
Bernard Williams Insurance, 6001 Chatham Center Drive, on Monday celebrated its 75th year of working with CNA, the country’s seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th largest property...
View ArticleGov. Deal backs guns for school administrators
ATLANTA — Gov. Nathan Deal announced Wednesday he will offer legislation to beef up the state’s review of mental-health records for gun permit applicants.He also predicted passage for a bill that would...
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Bakers will battle for charity Ronald McDonald House Charities is accepting entries for the Coastal Empire’s fourth annual Battle of the Bakers. The showcase and bake sale will take place Feb. 2 at the...
View ArticleBushkar: The sharing economy: Revolution or myth?
I recently watched a “riveting” interview with AirBnB CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky. I put “riveting” in quotes because not everyone is riveted by a three-hour tech interview. But Brian is a great...
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First Citizens holds ribbon cutting for Ellis Square branch
First Citizens Bank held a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of its new Savannah branch in the Cay Building at 110 W. St. Julian St.The branch opened for business...
View ArticleSale closes on former Georgia Power HQ site
The sale of the Georgia Power headquarters site on East River Street closed late Tuesday.Hotelier North Point Hospitality plans to develop the four-plus-acre site as a hotel/retail complex. The...
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Green takes helm of Georgia Chamber
For the first time in 18 years, a Savannahian has taken the helm of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and that “Savannah awareness” was apparent in remarks he made Wednesday as the chamber outlined its...
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Economic outlook for area brightens
Savannah’s long-term growth prospects are among the best in the nation, thanks to the city’s dual personality as both a major tourist attraction and deep-water port, the University of Georgia’s Robert...
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Georgia jobless rate up in DecemberATLANTA — Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 8.6 percent in December, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 8.5 percent in November. The...
View ArticleEconomist pushes for Georgia education improvement
Robert Sumichrast typically sticks to what he mines from charts and graphs in forecasting Georgia’s economic outlook.The outgoing dean of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, however,...
View ArticleU.S. home construction in 2012 highest in 4 years
WASHINGTON — U.S. builders started work on homes in December at the fastest pace in 4 ½ years and finished 2012 as their best year for residential construction since the early stages of the housing...
View ArticleILA-management talks continuing
Contract negotiations continued this week between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance — or USMX — in an attempt to forge a new, six-year contract before...
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Goodwill opens new Statesboro job center, store
STATESBORO — Goodwill of the Coastal Empire held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for its new community Job Connection career center and retail location in Statesboro.The Job Connection career center...
View ArticleProfits, interest margin worries on the rise for Savannah's big banks
Banking’s household names are raking in profits again, but the cash piles could soon start shrinking.Improvement in the real estate market has resulted in fewer failed and delinquent loans, boosting...
View ArticleNonprofits and the federal oversight committee
Last year, the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, under the leadership of Louisiana Rep. Charles Boustany conducted several hearings that touched on nonprofit compliance with federal...
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Gateway Crossing developers change project plan
With new building partners, the proposed $150 million mixed-use development project in Hardeeville is moving forward with plans to build the commercial structures first. Gateway Crossing Development...
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Enmark opens store in Springfield
Enmark Stations Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its newest location at 1283 Highway 21 South in Springfield with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Mayor Barton A. Alderman and several...
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Savannah assisted living facilities honoredFour assisted living and Alzheimer’s care facilities in the Savannah area have been recognized by Caring Stars, a national program that recognizes service...
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