Taking time to talk logistics and tourism
You’ve probably heard the stories of famous bands who, when they perform, demanded a dish of only blue M&M’s be placed in their dressing room. But, have you thought about the person who had to pick...
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Dick’s hiring for new Savannah storeDick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest full-line sporting goods retailer in the U.S., has announced it is hiring for its new store scheduled to open this...
View ArticleNew storage facility planned for Bluffton
COLUMBIA — A project listed as “Bluffton Self Storage” could be coming to town, specifically to the end of Oliver Court,according to state records. The applicants are Evans and Brandshaw LLC, which...
View ArticleCITY TALK: 'The Grey' brings classic 20th century Savannah building back to life
Great cities find ways of reinventing themselves when faced with adversity.And so do great buildings.Many of us feared the deteriorating former Greyhound bus station at 109 Martin Luther King, Jr....
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World Trade Center keeping its regional promise
Its charter may say World Trade Center Savannah, but these days, it could just as easily be called World Trade Center Southeast Georgia.In less than three years, the young organization’s vision of...
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Best Lawyers 2015
Best Lawyers is a respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, with a listing in the publication conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. Lists of outstanding attorneys are compiled...
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Newsmakers
BOBBY HICKSNew job title: Managing directorCompany: US Energy Sciences, Inc.Duties: Hicks will direct all operational and business functions of the Vidalia lighting manufacturer from sales and...
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Business Expo & Awards LuncheonThe Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for businesses to exhibit at its 2014 Business Expo & Awards Luncheon on Oct. 9, at the Savannah Civic Center....
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MBAs Across America program sends Stanford students to Savannah
Everyone loves a good road trip, but imagine a cross-country excursion that incorporates elements of a summer internship with the bonus of helping entrepreneurs and small businesses in multiple...
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Hinesville-fort Stewart MSA workforce ranked highThe Hinesville-Fort Stewart Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recently was featured in the top 2 percent of MSAs nationwide for its workforce...
View ArticleGas prices ease downward in metro Savannah
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 2.2 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.29 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah.The national...
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Gas prices ease downward in metro SavannahAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 2.2 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.29 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of...
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CITY TALK: A first look at Savannah's 100 worst properties
A number of years ago, two blighted houses marred Barnard Street just north of 40th Street.They were gorgeous old buildings that sat further back from the street than many other historic homes in the...
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Mimicking the airlines, hotels get fee-happy
NEW YORK — Forget bad weather, traffic jams and kids asking, “Are we there yet?” The real headache for many travelers is a quickly-growing list of hotel surcharges, even for items they never...
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WJCL-TV manager named to similar job in Indianapolis
Les Vann, the president and general manager of WJCL-TV since January 2013 has been named to a similar position with WISH-TV and WNDY-TV in Indianapolis, LIN Media announced Monday.Vann, who has more...
View ArticleSavannah rental market bullish
Savannah’s rental industry is performing well post-recession, a result of a surge in local demand combined with a nationwide slump in home ownership. Brandy Mai, a local sales executive with Apartment...
View ArticleState launches campaign to support small businesses
ATLANTA — Small businesses are getting help from a few sources normally associated with the splashy announcements of major corporations bringing hundreds of jobs to the state. Monday, the Georgia...
View ArticleUPDATE: Georgia Power ends rotating outages today in Statesboro area
STATESBORO — As of 4 PM, Georgia Power has ceased this process and customers should be returned to usual service.This morning, Georgia Power experienced a critical equipment failure which resulted in a...
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Historic Savannah Foundation drops suit to block Ben Carter's Broughton...
The Historic Savannah Foundation is dropping its legal challenge against the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals over the demolition of 240 W. Broughton St., clearing the way for a new four-story structure...
View ArticleVacation rental ordinance recommended for Savannah
The Metropolitan Planning Commission has taken the first step toward increasing regulation of vacation rentals, recommending the creation of a short-term residential rental definition in the zoning...
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