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Critz Tybee Run Fest donates $70,000 to nonprofits
The Critz Tybee Run Fest announced a contribution of $70,000 of race proceeds to the Savannah Community Foundation on Wednesday.Race officials said the funding was made possible by sponsorship support,...
View ArticleOur economic times: Higher education policy
Attaining higher education is inextricably tied to one’s future earnings capacity and increases the nation’s productivity as a whole. Alas, tuition levels at historic highs present financial challenges...
View ArticleSurprise from Fed: No pullback in bond purchases
WASHINGTON — In a surprise, the Federal Reserve has decided against reducing its stimulus for the U.S. economy because its outlook for growth has dimmed in the past three months.The Fed said it will...
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Liberty County firm included in MIT manufacturing study
MIDWAY — Elan Technology, a Liberty County manufacturer, is among 255 companies worldwide selected to take part in a Massachusetts Institute of Technology study on whether manufacturing can be...
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Shipwatching made easy
Retired University of South Carolina professor emeritus Ted Moore, who put a model of the oceangoing tug named after him on long-term loan with the Savannah International Trade Center, has agreed to...
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Village at Pooler Parkway retail center adds tenants
18 confirmed retailers, more to come, in Pooler shopping centerThe Outlet Mall of Georgia and its still undisclosed tenant list may be the talk of Savannah-area shoppers, but another under-construction...
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The One Hundred helps buy equipment for The Children's Hospital
The One Hundred, a nonprofit organization that supports The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center has given the institution a check for $130,000 to buy equipment.“One of the items...
View ArticleHome Depot to cut benefits
ATLANTA — Atlanta-based Home Depot is eliminating the limited medical insurance is has offered to its many part-time employees.The change means those workers will either seek coverage from new public...
View ArticleFree Enterprise: Building an economy from scratch
DOHA, Qatar — So, our political class is at it again — trying its best to destroy an already lackluster economic recovery. I am not a fan of cursing, but I am with Warren Buffett (always a safe bet) on...
View ArticleTarget to hire fewer seasonal holiday workers
SAN FRANCISCO — Target plans to hire about 70,000 seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season, down about 20 percent from a year ago. The discounter is aiming to be more efficient in its hiring...
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New Jepson Café opens at TelfairTelfair Museums held a grand opening celebration Wednesday for the new Jepson Café, which has returned to its mezzanine location overlooking the Eckburg Atrium.The new...
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Newsmakers
AUSTIN HILLNew job title: Managing partnerCompany: Austin Hill Realty Duties: Hill will oversee all company operations, foster team and company growth and continue to deliver state-of-the-art real...
View ArticleLocal Piggly Wiggly buyer BI-LO focused on growth while offering fresh food,...
BI-LO’s pending Savannah arrival won’t come with the same fanfare as another recent new grocer.The Jacksonville-based supermarket chain is pushing a message similar to that of Whole Foods, though:...
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Hancock Askew named ‘best to work for’For the fifth year in a row, Hancock Askew & Co., LLP has been named one of the top 100 best accounting firms to work for. The annual list of “Best Accounting...
View ArticleIs estimated SPLOST revenue too high, too low or just right?
I’m guessing that some readers are already weary of hearing about various issues related to the special purpose local option sales tax, commonly known as SPLOST.Take heart. One way or another, the...
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Entrepreneurs' plight puts water and sewer connection fees in spotlight
Trey and Deanne Skinner knew opening a restaurant involved significant start-up costs.Leased space on Broughton Street.Redesign and remodeling of what was an automotive repair shop.Even the dining room...
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NAWIC meetingDate: Sept. 23Time: 5:30 p.m.Location: The Exchange Tavern on WatersCost: $20 for members and $30 for non-membersMicrosoft – Word 1This course builds students’ proficiency and confidence...
View ArticleState designates freight corridors
ATLANTA — Car drivers will enjoy safer, less-congested highways, and goods will be delivered promptly and efficiently if a plan recently approved by the State Transportation Board works as designed....
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Microsoft unveils new Surface, fixes shortcomings
NEW YORK — Microsoft refreshed its Surface tablet computers Monday, giving them longer battery life and better comfort on laps as the software giant continues its transformation into a devices and...
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Apple's sales of its new iPhones off to fast start
SAN FRANCISCOGadget lovers still can’t resist the iPhone’s seductive call, even amid a bevy of enticing lower-priced alternatives that offer similar features.In a Monday announcement, Apple Inc. said...
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