Augusta mayor advises businesses on leverage, branding
Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver urged listeners Wednesday to use major events to leverage the local economy. Copenhaver spoke at the Savannah Downtown Business Authority’s monthly luncheon, held at the...
View ArticleVitaminwater fans upset over new sweetener
NEW YORK — Fans of Vitaminwater are demanding that parent company Coca-Cola drop a new formula that uses stevia, a low-calorie sweetener known for its metallic aftertaste.Coca-Cola Co. changed the...
View ArticleFight rages over definition of Tennessee whiskey
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — To many, Tennessee means whiskey. But inside the state, the question is: What does Tennessee whiskey mean?A battle between two worldwide liquor companies — owners of rival brands...
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Medient CEO ousted in alleged hostile takeover
The CEO of Medient Studios, Manu Kumaran, was ousted Thursday from the company he founded, capping off a dramatic day in which company insiders and shareholders took to Twitter to discuss the sudden...
View ArticleAmazon launches music streaming for Prime members
LOS ANGELES — Amazon’s newly announced music streaming service is yet another attempt by the company to move beyond e-commerce and infuse itself into the daily lives of Americans with an increasing...
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Savannah-based firm sold to Florida businessWestside Electric Inc. of Jacksonville, Fla., has bought Savannah Apparatus Repair Co., an electric motor repair facility at 103 Bamboo Lane, and says 15 new...
View ArticleSavannah puts its spin on dad's big day
Father’s Day, which is coming up Sunday, usually conjures images of power tools and button-down shirts. And in Savannah, most of the large-scale chain stores are selling the kind of things this day of...
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Coast Guard MSU changes command
In a ceremony both traditional and historic, U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Joseph Loring relinquished command of Marine Safety Unit Savannah to Cmdr. Amy Beach on Thursday morning, introducing the Savannah...
View ArticleUS retail sales rose 0.3 percent in May
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales rose modestly in May as consumers turned cautious in their spending. But the weaker-than-expected result is unlikely to derail overall economic growth in the second...
View ArticleSavannah tourism industry shows gains, 13 million visitors in 2013
Savannah’s tourism industry is in growth mode, apparent not only by the bustling waterfront, packed trolleys and trendy restaurants opening, but an annual visitor volume and spending study released...
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Low Country Luxe pairs with national partnerSavannah-based Low Country Luxe has announced a partnership with CODARUS, a manufacturer’s representative group in fine home furnishings, lighting and...
View ArticleColonial Oil subsidiary buys South Carolina firm
Colonial Fuel & Lubricant Services Inc., a subsidiary of Savannah-based Colonial Group Inc., has bought a South Carolina fuel delivery firm as part of the continued expansion of its fuel and...
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GM recalling Camaros for ignition switch problem
DETROIT — Ignition switches once again are causing problems for General Motors.This time the company is recalling nearly 512,000 Chevrolet Camaro muscle cars from the 2010 to 2014 model years because a...
View ArticleThe making of a Savannah ordinance
My job, in terms of advocacy, is to work with city, county, state and federal officials on issues dealing with tourism.Often I get complaints from people frustrated with the process of how city...
View ArticleResidents air concerns on city's proposed short-term vacation rental regulations
Residents concerned, confused and cantankerous about a proposed citywide ordinance for the regulation of short-term vacation rentals showed up in force at the first of two public meetings on the...
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FCC examining reasons for Internet traffic jams
SAN FRANCISCO — The Federal Communications Commission is setting out to unravel the mystery behind the Internet traffic jams bogging down the delivery of Netflix videos and other online content.The...
View ArticleCheck, please: Priceline buys OpenTable for $2.6B
Check, please: Priceline buys OpenTable for $2.6B NEW YORK — Priceline has negotiated a $2.6 billion entree into the restaurant business.The global travel booking king announced Friday it is acquiring...
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Children’s Miracle Network receives Kroger customer donations Customers at Kroger stores in the the company’s Atlanta Division, which includes 12 stores in the Savannah area, donated more than $232,000...
View ArticlePacci's Italian Kitchen could become habit for Savannah locals and tourists
A friend and I had dinner at Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar last week, and we’re both looking forward to going back.Pacci is on the ground floor of Kimpton’s The Brice, which replaced The Mulberry Inn at...
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Savannah Coffee Roasters launches cafe, eyes expansion
For being semi-retired, Lori Collins of Savannah Coffee Roasters keeps pretty busy these days. Since the Australia-born Collins bought the 100-year-old coffee roaster in December of 2011, she’s been...
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