U.S. consumer spending, income jump in February
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers stepped up spending in February after their income jumped, aided by a stronger job market that offset some of the drag from higher taxes. The gains led economists to predict...
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Medical software firm finds partnerHealthpac Computer Systems Inc., a Savannah-based developer of medical billing software has partnered with InstaMed, a national health care payments network. “Our...
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From UPS driver to philanthropist
The year 1954 was a big year for Mary and Joe Dobransky. So big their golf-cart license plate is 1954. Their phone number is 1954. The license plate on Joe’s truck is 1954. It was also 58 years ago, on...
View ArticleSavannah city officials restore SDRA board
A new board for the Savannah Downtown Redevelopment Authority has been sworn in and given direction from city leaders to set its own course in determining how it will help guide downtown economic...
View ArticleWinston's Wine Bar offers new downtown options for dining, drinking
On Wednesday night, after the scintillating performance by Dr. John at the Lucas Theatre, I joined a group of friends at the new Winston’s Wine Bar in the basement of Churchill’s Pub on Bay Street. The...
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Newsmakers
HIRES/PROMOTIONSAMBER BARTELLNew job title: Sales associate Company: Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Duties: Bartell will help clients find homes.Related work experience: Bartell has been a Realtor...
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Store to focus on children’s boutique clothingTater Tots Embroidery and Gifts will open Monday at 6512 White Bluff Avenue in the space above Two Smart Cookies.Tater Tots will feature clothing, bedding...
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Business events
Small Business WorkshopThe Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with SCORE, will offer a small business workshop series “Successfully Growing Your Business in Turbulent...
View ArticleMetro Savannah unemployment rate drops in February
ATLANTA — Metro Savannah’s unemployment rate declined to 7.8 percent in February, down five-tenths of a percentage point from 8.3 percent in January, the Georgia Department of Labor announced Friday....
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Camry battles stylish rivals in midsize market
For nearly two decades, the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord have ruled the mid-sized car market.Nobody accused them of being stylish or fast. But the cars rarely broke down, and they held their value...
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Sites pull pranks for April 1
NEW YORK — Twitter did away with vowels, Google unveiled a button to add smells and the cast of the 1990s sitcom “Wings” launched a Kickstarter campaign.The digital world celebrated April Fools’ Day...
View ArticleProposed church raises development question on Savannah's Thomas Square
On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Planning Commission will consider the general development plan for Christ Church Anglican’s proposed new sanctuary and parish house with meeting and education facilities...
View ArticleSurvey: U.S. manufacturing grew more slowly in March
WASHINGTON — A survey shows U.S. manufacturing activity expanded more slowly in March than February, held back by weaker growth in production and new orders. But factories hired at the fastest pace in...
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Gas prices down again in SavannahAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 4.0 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.53 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas...
View ArticleSpotted® Photos: Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Smart Lunch
Visit Savannah, a division of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, media outlets and others gathered Tuesday for the monthly Smart Lunch Series.Click here to view photos from the event and see who...
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Land of a billion consumers
India is a country of 1.2 billion people, second only in population to China’s 1.3 billion.From a business perspective, India’s rising middle class is eager to embrace new technology and products.With...
View ArticleSavannah port deepening money awaits governor's signature
Georgia’s legislature has approved $50 million in additional money for deepening Savannah’s port as part of the overall state budget approved last Thursday, and the measure awaits Gov. Nathan Deal’s...
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Pretend the audience is wearing no clothes
Sweating, stammering, reading from notes, forgetting your next word, talking too fast. If you’ve ever spoken in public, then your brain might have experienced the often uncontrollable effects of a...
View ArticleGeorgia pine-pellet plant fined for air emissions
A factory that belongs to a Savannah-based company that produces what is supposed to be environmentally friendly fuel for electricity generation is emitting more air pollution than its state permit...
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