Georgia banks see improvement in first quarter
Georgia’s 219 state-based banks earned $590 million during the first quarter of 2014, a 17 percent improvement over the same period last year, according to information from the Federal Deposit...
View ArticleDynacrafts bikes cruise into Port of Savannah
Dynacraft, one of the nation’s leading bicycle suppliers, has chosen the Port of Savannah as its new East Coast gateway. Nelson Costa, vice president of operations and leadership development for...
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Vaporizers replace cigarettes in Pooler, Savannah Mall
Call it a trend. Or a fad. It’s found its way to metro Savannah.Almost three weeks ago, Vapor Trails opened its doors at 1105 E. Hwy. 80 in Pooler, selling vaporizers and what are called e-liquids,...
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U.S. Chamber to host ‘Hiring Our Heroes’ job fairThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, along with Call of Duty Endowment and University of Phoenix, will host “Hiring Our Heroes — Savannah,” a job...
View ArticleNaming a beneficiary for your IRA
Establishing and funding an IRA is an important step in achieving the retirement lifestyle your hard work deserves. For many of us, the perfect scenario would be to pass away immediately after spending...
View ArticleInsurer UnitedHealth raises dividend by 34 percent
UnitedHealth is once again hiking the quarterly dividend it gives shareholders by more than 30 percent, with the latest increase tripling the initial value of a payout the nation’s largest health...
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Carpet maker to creates 200 jobs in Bartow CountySurya, an India-based textile company, will create 200 new jobs and invest $30 million in its corporate office and distribution facility in...
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New Bluffton Chevrolet dealership holds grand opening
BLUFFTON, S.C. — Mike Reichenbach, owner and president of Bluffton’s latest car dealership, said he and his wife got into the business 12 years ago for an ironic reason — they had never really liked...
View ArticleGM ousts 15 employees over ignition-switch scandal
WARREN, Mich. — General Motors said Thursday it has forced out 15 employees for their role in the deadly ignition-switch scandal and will set up a compensation fund for crash victims, as an internal...
View ArticleBids in on warehouse replacement at ports
The Georgia Ports Authority has received and is reviewing bids to replace the portion of Warehouse 3 that was destroyed in a massive fire at Ocean Terminal in early February, but no contract has been...
View ArticleMitsubishi Hitachi cuts management positions
As part of its merger with Hitachi Heavy Industries — and in response to a slowdown in demand for large power generators — Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems is streamlining its management and...
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Bropughton Street developer Ben Carter sells stake in Jacksonville shopping mall
Broughton Street developer Ben Carter has found a buyer for his 50 percent stake in St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville, an upscale mall he co-developed with Simon Property Group that opened in...
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VIDEO: Whitemarsh Island Five Guys serving beer from the bottom
Five Guys Burgers & Fries’ Whitemarsh Island location has a new offering on its menu.Chris Smith, Five Guys’ franchisee for Coastal Georgia and South Carolina, said the store responded to...
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Ribbon-cutting held for Spartina storeBLUFFTON, S.C. — Spartina 449’s Flagship Store, 32 Calhoun St., held its official ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony Thursday on its front porch at the...
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Climbing Coop gym introduces bouldering to Savannah
The steepest incline a person may encounter living on the Georgia coast is likely to be a sand dune, but for those looking for an actual challenge, a small Savannah climbing gym has introduced a new...
View ArticleEmployers add jobs at pace not seen since 1999
WASHINGTON — For the first time since 1999, American employers have added more than 200,000 jobs a month for four straight months, offering more evidence that the U.S. economy is steadily growing while...
View ArticleGM: What to do if car's engine cuts off
WASHINGTON — The faulty General Motors ignition switches blamed for dozens of crashes, some fatal, aren’t the only reason a moving car can suddenly stall. It happened to Bill Van Tassel a couple of...
View ArticleMonitor: Our economy best it's been in six years
In what he called the strongest complete report in six years, Armstrong State University economist Mike Toma said the Savannah-area economy continued to grow at a rapid rate in the first quarter of...
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United Way's volunteer coordinator for the Coastal Empire to step down
For the last 15 years, Shirley Sessions has helped round up and organize volunteers for a variety of community organizations in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.In her role as director of...
View ArticleWhat happens if Savannah settles for 'good enough'?
Many of my columns over the years have contained criticisms of major public infrastructure projects. Often, this column has supported the vision behind ambitious plans, but I have objected to key...
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