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Carr earns distinction
Yvette Carr of Burns World Travel's Springfield office recently completed the certified Sandals specialist 2010 workshop. Travel agents with CSS designation are required to complete a rigorous education and training program on a yearly basis that ensures customers they are experts on all facets of Sandals and Beaches restors. Carr has traveled extensively and has more than 28 years of experience as a travel agent in southeast Georgia.
Effingham tourism to be topic of Chamber ‘Lunch ’n Learn’
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce announces the next Lunch 'n Learn opportunity. State tourism representative Carey Ferrara, will speak on building a tourism program for the lunch meeting. The meeting will be held at New Ebenezer Retreat Center at noon on Nov. 16. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn what the community can do to expand and build on Effingham County's tourism base. Effingham was first settled in 1734, a year after Gen. James ...
State to hold career expo/job fair Oct. 28
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Labor will sponsor a career expo and job fair for employers and job seekers in the Savannah area. The event will be held Oct. 28 from 1-4 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center. "The response for this event from employers, particularly the private sector, has been excellent," state Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said. "Hopefully, this is an indication of good things to come in the coastal Georgia area. Hiring in the ...
Best quarter ever for ports
SAVANNAH-Georgia Ports Authority's Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced Thursday the Port of Savannah experienced 20.1-percent growth in 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) for the first three months of FY2011 (July-September 2010), a record for the authority. "The first quarter of 2011, once again, showed that the Port of Savannah is not only increasing its value and market share by record numbers, but also its importance to the national logistics and transportation system," Foltz said. "Today, the Port ...
Purnell, Woodcock complete CBA school
Tammy Purnell and Lisa Woodcock with Citizens Bank of Effingham graduated Oct. 7 from the Community Bankers Association of Georgia's Compliance School, which is part of the Community Bankers University. CBA developed this four-day school in conjunction with Professional Bank Services, Inc., a consulting and educational services firm based in Louisville, Ky. The school is offered once a year and is designed for all community bank staff members who have compliance responsibilities. The school offers a ...
Welcoming Pregnancy Care Center
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce greeted its newest member the nonprofit Pregnancy Care Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Chairperson of the Pregnancy Care Center's board, Laura Devisscher, and center director Anna Gianeskis cut the ribbon together and the center opened the doors to its new, larger office, located in the same building as before with Lords Eye Center off Highway 21. The Pregnancy Care Center is a faith-based organization that offers counseling services and ...
Georgia launches anti-fraud program
ATLANTA-The Georgia Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Federation of America (CFA), the Georgia Bankers Association, and Georgia Credit Union Affiliates has begun a new program to protect consumers and financial institutions from fake check scams. Under the program, participating banks and credit unions will hand a brochure created by CFA, "Don't Become a Target," to every consumer who comes in to deposit checks or money orders of $1,000 or more or to withdraw $1,000 ...
GMCF honors Dr. Ratchford
Effingham Hospital and Care Center is pleased to congratulate Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD, on his receipt of the Medical Director Quality Award for 2010 from the Georgia Medical Care Foundation (GMCF). Dr. Ratchford has served as medical director for Effingham Care Center since December 2003 and is board certified in internal medicine. "We are very pleased that the Georgia Medical Care Foundation chose to honor Dr. Ratchford for his leadership, commitment to quality care and dedication ...
More farmers can turn to solar power through Rural Development
Small businesses and farmers are beginning to take advantage of a program through USDA Rural Development that provides a grant of up to 25 percent of the costs of installing renewable energy systems, up to $500,000 with a minimum of $2,500. Of particular interest has been solar panels, which cost around $5-$6 per watt to install, but which often pay for themselves within a few years and also provide income when energy is sold back ...
Georgia Heritage FCU offers free financial seminar
Georgia Heritage FCU members and the public are invited to attend "Financial First Aid to Survive the Holidays," a free educational seminar set for Oct. 12 at the credit union. Skye Tyler, Education Coordinator at Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS), will present tips, tricks and ideas on how to prepare a holiday spending - and savings - plan. Topics will include understanding credit, building a budget, and shopping for bargains. CCCS provides quality financial literacy to ...
Coastal Bank promotes Adkins to retail banking VP
SAVANNAH-The Coastal Bank recently promoted banking professional Candace Adkins to vice president of the bank's retail banking division. In her new position, Adkins is responsible for coordinating all production, sales and service delivery for the retail banking division. Adkins joined The Coastal Bank in 2007 as retail sales administrator, serving as liaison between executive management and retail before being promoted to assistant vice president of the bank's retail banking division in 2008. She began her banking ...
State Chamber taps DNR’s Clark
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that Chris Clark has been selected as the organization's new president and CEO effective Nov. 1. He succeeds George Israel, who announced his retirement earlier this year after eight years of service to the organization. "I want to thank the Georgia Chamber for offering me this incredible opportunity," Clark said. "It is an organization with a successful past, a strong membership base, a dedicated staff, and exciting plans for ...
Ports tout growth, push for expansion with Atlanta Chamber
ATLANTA-Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz addressed business leaders at the second annual Atlanta State of the Port on Friday to discuss the importance of Georgia's deepwater ports in Savannah and Brunswick to the metro Atlanta area. "As one of our state's strongest economic engines, Georgia's deepwater ports connect our state to the world, generating growth and opportunities for all Georgians," Foltz said. "I am proud to report the GPA continues to maintain and ...
Ports primed for more growth
SAVANNAH-Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz delivered his first State of the Port Address to a record crowd of nearly 1,100 in Savannah on Thursday. He outlined actions required to achieve continued growth and prepare the Port of Savannah for future prosperity. "The Port of Savannah experienced a remarkable recovery in FY 2010 (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010)," said Foltz. "The 9.7-percent increase in TEUs (20-foot equivalent units) for the year allowed the ...
A new day for Walmart
The Rincon Walmart celebrated a grand re-opening Friday morning as five employees who have been with the store since its opening in 1986 - Lillie Smart Brown, Leah Bollinger, Sharon Ulmer, Nancy Mincey and Carolyn Wise - cut the ribbon to mark the occasion. The Walmart Foundation also awarded three grants totaling to $7,500 to Rincon Elementary School, Guyton Elementary School and Effingham County High School, announced by store manager Ricky Smith. The store has ...
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Ports handle record tonnage in April
Georgia Ports Authority moved 2.4 million tons of cargo in April, a 4.7 percent increase - or 108,532 tons - over the same month a year ago.
Dollar General to hold grand opening for new Rincon store
Dollar General will have the grand opening Saturday at 8 a.m. for its new Rincon store at 114 South Columbia Ave.
Studio shoots for late summer start to blockbuster project
The massive deal between a film studio and the Effingham Industrial Development Authority appears to be heading toward a groundbreaking later this year.
China trip could land big prospect for IDA
Representatives from the Effingham Industrial Development Authority are set to embark on a journey literally on the other side of the globe, with their sights on closing a potentially significant deal.
Coldwell Banker honors Howe, Casey
The House Hunters of Savannah Team with Coldwell Banker Intercoastal Realty, Alicia Howe and Stephanie Casey, was ranked one of the top 10 teams for the first quarter of 2013 in adjusted gross commission, selling units and total units in Georgia for the Coldwell Banker franchise system.
Coastal Bank promotes Bennett
The Coastal Bank has promoted Chap Bennett to executive vice president of commercial real estate and specialty lending. In his new position, Bennett will lead the bank's mortgage company and construction lending department in addition to its structured finance services.
State DOL, STC to sponsor career expo
The Georgia Department of Labor's Savannah Career Center, the GDOL's Veterans Services Division and Savannah Technical College will sponsor the annual Southeast Georgia Career Expo, on May 16 from 1-5 p.m. in Savannah Tech's Eckburg Auditorium at 5717 White Bluff Road.
Bennett joins Effingham Health System staff
Dr. John Bennett kicked off his arrival to the area by appearing in the Stand Up for America Day parade in Port Wentworth. He joined the Effingham Family Medicine team last month, and said he is excited to be out and about meeting people from around the community.
Studio boasts of strong revenues, reviews for 2012
Medient Studios, Inc., has announced strong revenues for 2012, and issued a shareholders letter as part of its annual report.
IDA applauds Medient’s deal
The film studio planning a massive studio and development project in Effingham County has entered into a partnership with a major production equipment supplier.
EHS’ primary practices designated as rural health clinics
Effingham Health System announced that three of its primary practice locations have received designation by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) as rural health clinics.
Dasher Insurance receives senior partner designation
Dasher Insurance Agency has earned the Senior Partner designation from Grange Insurance, placing the agency in an elite group, for the 14th consecutive year.
County close to adopting hotel-motel tax
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce could be line to receive hotel and motel tax receipts from the county in order to foster tourism efforts.
End of an era
What they will miss the most, more than anything else, David and Bonnie Gnann said, are their customers.
County jobless rate plummets to 6.5 percent
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that metro Savannah's unemployment rate declined to 7.4 percent in March, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 7.7 percent in February. The rate was 8.3 percent in March a year ago.
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