City official pledges greater efficiency to small business community
Savannah’s city government longs for an “economically thriving” community and is working to become more “efficient” in meeting small business needs, the city’s business development director told the...
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From Pixar to Whole Foods, Savannah's hot
During my youth in Savannah, “creativity” was helping my grandmother make a six-layer caramel cake to be enjoyed after a family dinner at Williams’ Seafood or Carey Hilliard’s.Back then, “worldliness”...
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Cranes are comingVisitors to River Street at lunchtime Wednesday can expect a special treat as four of the world’s largest ship-to-shore cranes are scheduled to sail past the riverfront between 12:30...
View ArticleRambam Day School plans move to new site
The school that serves Savannah’s Jewish children is reclaiming its old digs.Rambam Day School will relocate this fall from the Jewish Educational Alliance building on Abercorn Street near DeRenne...
View ArticleFour 'super' cranes arrive at Savannah port
Four massive new ship-to-shore cranes arrived at Georgia Ports Authority’s Garden City Terminal today, bringing the total number of electric-powered container cranes to 25 – the most of any single...
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New law designed to spur investment in Georgia
In April, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed House Bill 318, a landmark bill creating the Invest Georgia Fund, which adopts a venture capital model for state investment in qualified Georgia-based...
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No tax hike for Port of JacksonvilleThe Jacksonville Business Journal reports that Mayor Alvin Brown, after calling the Port of Jacksonville a regional economic driver, says he won’t spend any new city...
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Treasury to sell 30 million shares of GM stock
DETROIT — The U.S. government plans to sell another 30 million shares of General Motors stock in a public offering today as it speeds up efforts to divest itself from a stake in the auto giant that it...
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Ellis Square revitalization project receives international award
The appreciation for Ellis Square has gone global.The redevelopment of the Barnard Street greenspace and adjacent infill projects such as the Cay Building and the Andaz hotel drew recognition last week...
View ArticleDow drops 217 points to lowest level in a month
NEW YORK — A series of weak economic reports sent the Dow Jones industrial average plunging 217 points to its lowest level in a month.The troubling economic data included weak hiring at private...
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Super cranes arrive in port
As the Dockwise heavy equipment carrier Teal approached the Talmadge Bridge Wednesday, it looked from ground level as if its cargo wouldn’t make it under the span.Onlookers hunched under umbrellas in a...
View ArticleNielsen TV ratings
WHAT’S ON: NIELSEN TV RATINGSHere are prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for May 27-June 2. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.1. “The Voice” (Monday), NBC, 11 million.2....
View ArticlePaula Deen launches retail food line
Savannah chef and personality Paula Deen has launched her own line of retail food products – Paula Deen Foods – based on her traditional Southern recipes and lighter fare as well. Her initial product...
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Cranes are here, now work begins
They were quite a sight Wednesday, steaming up the Savannah River on the Dockwise heavy equipment carrier Teal.Now, at Garden City Terminal’s Container Berth 9, the delicate work of moving each of the...
View ArticleRetailers report modest gains
NEW YORK — In the latest sign that Americans are feeling better about the overall economy, stores across the country had a pickup in sales in May.An improving job picture, better housing market and...
View ArticleAverage rate on 15-year U.S. mortgage above 3 pct.
WASHINGTON — The average U.S. rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage rose above 3 percent this week for the first time in a year, while the rate on the 30-year fixed loan approached 4 percent.Mortgage buyer...
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Visit Savannah, Georgia partners sell to worldRepresentatives from Visit Savannah, along with other members of the Georgia tourism industry, will attend International Pow Wow Saturday through Wednesday...
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Garden City firm sold to metals companyGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Quality Edge, a division of MISA, a $23 billion global metals company, has bought AGC Metals in Garden City for an undisclosed amount.“AGC...
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Merger brings Maritime International into D. J. Powers Co.
D.J.Powers Company, Inc., an international logistics provider headquartered in Savannah, has merged with local logistics firm Maritime International, Inc.“As part of D.J.Powers’ continuing strategic...
View ArticleU.S. employers add 175K jobs, rate up to 7.6 pct.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs in May— a steady pace that shows strength in the face of tax increases and government spending cuts if not enough to reduce still-high unemployment.The...
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