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Armstrong State adds nursing programsThe College of Health Professions at Armstrong State University has launched two new nursing programs to help remedy a projected shortage of nurses statewide.“By...
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The Salt Table a retail success story
Nearly seven years ago, Carol and Dave Legasse decided to go on a romantic getaway to Amelia Island to relax, recharge from their busy careers and just enjoy each other’s company.That they did, not...
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Marketing series for small businesses set for BlufftonBLUFFTON, S.C. — On Jan. 7, the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will begin a series on digital marketing to support local businesses....
View ArticleCity Talk: Can city save police merger?
When the annual statistics are released next year, 2014 will look like a fairly average year for crime in Savannah.But it’s been an uglier and more disheartening year than the numbers indicate.Consider...
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Small Business of the Year: Sara Jane Children's Boutique
When business owners talk about going mobile, they’re typically referring to phone apps — but for small-business owner Sara Jane Stroupe, she had a more literal goal in mind. Stroupe owns Sara Jane...
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Digital Marketing Seminar SeriesDate: Jan. 14Time: 8-9:30 a.m.Location: Savannah Marriott RiverfrontSpeaker: David McGarry, Capitis Media; Zeek Coleman, Visit Savannah/Savannah Chamber; Tony Bernados,...
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SARAH COLLIERNew job title: Campaign CoordinatorCompany: United Way of the Coastal EmpireDuties: Collier provides administrative support to the vice president of Resource Development, assists loaned...
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Outlet center contributes to public safety agencies
Tanger Outlet Center Hilton Head presented Beaufort County agencies with a holiday gift this week. Tanger made separate $500 holiday donations to the Bluffton Township Fire District, Beaufort County...
View ArticleSavannah area gas prices down more than 9 cents
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 9.3 cents a gallon in the past week to $2.23 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah. The national...
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Business Advocate of the Year: Harold Yellin
Chances are if you watched or attended a City Council, Historic Board, Zoning Board of Appeals or Metropolitan Planning Commission meeting this year, you probably saw attorney Harold Yellin going to...
View ArticleCITY TALK: Savannah economy looks strong in 2015
So what are the prospects for the Savannah area economy in 2015?It looks like there are lots of green lights ahead.The leading index of the Coastal Empire Economic Monitor published by the Center for...
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Georgia Tech-Savannah to have OSHA classesGeorgia Tech, an OSHA Training Institute Education Center, will bring its occupational safety and health program to the coastal region with two courses:...
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Why the US will power the world economy in 2015
WASHINGTON — The United States is back, and ready to drive global growth in 2015.After long struggling to claw its way out of the Great Recession, the world’s biggest economy is on an extended win...
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Drone popularity prompts safety campaign
The Federal Aviation Administration has a message for all those would-be pilots who got unmanned aircraft systems — more commonly known as drones — for Christmas this year: “Know Before You Fly.”That’s...
View ArticleWTC Savannah looks to 2015
With a mission to attract investment and create jobs, the World Trade Center Savannah’s three-pronged approach is to help regional businesses expand internationally, identify more foreign direct...
View ArticleBea Wray: Be part of something big in 2015
The Creative Coast is all about entrepreneurship, community and collaborative learning, so bringing the Kauffman Foundation’s 1 Million Cups program to Savannah is an ideal way for us to kick off the...
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Colonial exec to address Jaycees Ryan Chandler, vice president of business development at Colonial Group Inc., will be the first speaker in the Savannah Jaycees’ 2015 Leadership NOW Lecture Series on...
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Global markets fall as New Year holiday nears
NEW YORK — Lingering concerns about the political future of Greece pushed U.S. and global stock markets modestly lower on Tuesday.Trading was slow as most investors have closed their books for 2014. It...
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Report: 4 million actively enroll in health plans
The first 50-state report on the latest sign-up season under President Barack Obama’s health care law shows that more than 4 million people selected plans for the first time or re-enrolled in what the...
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U.S. consumer confidence rises in December
WASHINGTON — Impressed with an improving economy, American consumers are feeling more confident, a private survey showed.The Conference Board said Tuesday its consumer confidence index climbed to 92.6...
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