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We all can play part in local film scene
I’m no movie buff by any means. In fact, I’m usually the last person you would ask for a review about the latest feature film. I’d most likely look at you with a confused look and say “what movie?”But...
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Apple introduces 2 new iPhone models
CUPERTINO, Calif. — For the first time since introducing the device that changed cellphones forever, Apple will offer two distinct versions of the latest iPhones — a cheaper one made of plastic and...
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Former Visit Savannah exec opens agencyMelissa Yao, former chief marketing officer for Visit Savannah and the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, has opened My Agency, a full- service advertising and...
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Number of Savannah homes ‘under water’ declinesApproximately 2.5 million more residential properties returned to a state of positive equity during the second quarter of 2013, and the total number of...
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Green urges young people to get involved
There’s very little Savannahian Steve Green isn’t involved in these days. The current chairman of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce could talk authoritatively about the Chamber, the Savannah Economic...
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Revamp planned for original Greyhound depot on MLK
The plywood and chain link fencing that have long masked one of Savannah’s more unique historic buildings will soon come down.An unidentified restaurateur received approval Wednesday from the Savannah...
View ArticleBoston firm opens Savannah call center
OnBrand24, a Boston-based call center operator, is opening a new contact center in Savannah and has begun hiring representatives and administrators.“Savannah is a perfect place for our next stage of...
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Manu Kumaran of Medient given award
Manu Kumaran, chairman and CEO of Medient Studios Inc. (OTCQB: MDNT), received an award for promoting film and media business between the United States and India.The award was presented Wednesday in...
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Biden to visit port
WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to pay a visit to the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal on Monday.Biden, who canceled a trip to Panama scheduled for next week, also plans to...
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Economic development official to join Southern Co. ATLANTA — Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Chris Cummiskey is leaving his post to join Southern Co.Gov. Nathan Deal announced...
View ArticlePortSide: Deepening continues to gather momentum
Last week I noted that — after nearly 15 years — the stars seemed to be aligning to green-light the deepening of the Savannah harbor from 42 to 47 feet.This week it seems the momentum is gathering...
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Foltz: GPA hit new highs in 2013
Fiscal 2013 was yet another record year for Georgia Ports Authority, with total tonnage, autos, bulk cargo and intermodal containers hitting new highs, while a protracted strike threat stopped the...
View ArticleCould JetBlue be flying Savannah's way?
CEO tweets hint that airline has plans to offer service to SavannahA little more than a month after Savannah’s airport made a Top 10 list it could live without — fourth-highest fares among the...
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Savannah Piggly Wiggly stores sold
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.Bi-Lo Holdings LLC, parent company of the BI-LO and Winn-Dixie grocery store chains, announced today it reached an agreement with Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co. Inc. to buy 22 Piggly...
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Synovus Bank analyst offers cautious economic outlook
STATESBORO — Synovus Bank’s Dan Morgan prefaced his economic forecast by quoting an Ancient Roman politician.Marcus Tullius Cicero is credited with saying, “The budget should be balanced, the treasury...
View ArticleNine countries, a world of opportunity
Officials from nine bi-national chambers of commerce in Atlanta joined interested area company representatives Friday at the World Trade Center Savannah to talk business on a global scale.Sponsored by...
View ArticleThe business of nonprofits: Planning next year's budget
How you approach planning your nonprofit’s budget has a lot to do with your size and history. Medium-sized and above nonprofits usually have a well established process in place and a long track record...
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Manufacturing growth meeting setThe Savannah Economic Development Authority, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Tech will hold a manufacturing growth meeting at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 19 in the...
View ArticleDelayed decisions, political turmoil affecting SPLOST vote
Before the 2006 referendum approving the current special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST), local officials weren’t entirely forthcoming about the funding needs for all the infrastructure...
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Area economy: Same song, sixth verse
For the sixth consecutive quarter, metro Savannah’s economy chugged sluggishly along, with strong tourism and port-related numbers — and a rebound in consumer confidence — accounting for much of the...
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