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Building a better Web site
A three-hour seminar presented by The University of Georgia's International Trade Center, in close cooperation with Bibby Financial Services, The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Commercial Service will be held Sept. 29, at the Coastal Georgia Center at 305 Fahm St. in Savannah. It includes: • A phased approach of simple enhancements to internationalize the Web site, plus modifications to localize the site to suit a specific target country and/or culture. • Translating ...
Pick-your-own-foods available at GFB certified farm markets
MACON-The late-summer heat is still sizzling away, but the time to get lost in fall farm activities is not far off. Both food and fun can be found at Georgia Farm Bureau's Certified Farm Markets, many of which offer corn mazes, hay rides, and hands-on agriculture activities like shelling corn or milking a cow as well as farm tours for school groups. Of course, there's also the food. Apples are already available at many North Georgia ...
SBDC to host starting a business workshop
A workshop entitled "Starting a Business" will be held Sept. 23. It is a three hour class that begins at 6 p.m. If you are thinking of starting a small business, then taking this workshop is a crucial first step. The workshop will cover the basics of what you need to know and do before starting a business. The session will also cover the traits of successful entrepreneurs, market research, legal structures for business, estimating start-up ...
Coastal Concrete debuts testing lab
Coastal Concrete recently opened a new state-of-the-art concrete testing lab in Pooler. The laboratory, which is one of the first of its kind in the region, conducts high-tech concrete testing and specializes in the research, design and optimization of products for customers. "We're thrilled to be one of the first concrete companies in the greater Savannah area to offer in-house testing services," said Wayne Tanner, CEO for Coastal Concrete. "We can control all the variables in ...
CWIB members go on retreat
The Coastal Workforce Investment Board (CWIB) members, including Michael King and David Atkins of Effingham County, came together at their 2010 retreat June 16-18 at St. Simons Island. The CWIB is a private-sector-led, planning and policy-making entity whose primary responsibility is ensuring that programs funded by the Workforce Investment Act are run effectively and efficiently. The members are appointed by local elected officials and represent the nine counties (Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, ...
Georgia Ports hosts harbor deepening forum
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) hosted local business leaders to discuss the impact of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP). The event brought more than 60 members of the local business, economic development, maritime and logistics industries. "The Port of Savannah's maritime, logistics and business communities agree that the Savannah Harbor must be prepared for the demands of global shipping after the Panama Canal Expansion is completed in 2014," said GPA Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz. ...
State’s hospitals meeting safety, treatment standards
ATLANTA-Georgia's psychiatric hospitals meet national standards for safe and effective care according to the independent body that accredits them. The Joint Commission, an organization that sets quality standards for healthcare providers and evaluates their performance, surveyed each of Georgia's seven state hospitals serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. During the unannounced inspections the Joint Commission looked at many of the same safety and treatment issues that were the subject of a ...
Tuned in to power upgrades
The Sunrise Rotary Club of Effingham member Brian Dickey told fellow Sunrise members about Georgia Power's fall conversion schedule to upgrade local electric utilities. The work will require power outages in specific areas on specific dates beginning Sept. 15. The Sunrise Rotary Club meets at the Guyton Christian Church Center, 105 3rd St. in Guyton, Tuesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. More information is available on its Web site, www.EffinghamRotary.org.
Georgia Power’s King named Work Ready Business Champion
Dinah King with Georgia Power has taken the reins of the Effingham County Georgia Work Ready Program as the communities Business Champion. Work Ready is helping Georgia's communities design economic development strategies to attract new business and preserve the health of their existing economic base. This voluntary initiative shows a community's commitment to life-long education and improving high school graduation rates, important factors for driving businesses to an area. To accomplish this, it takes our community ...
Port’s study reveals emissions cut, efficiency increased
SAVANNAH-The Georgia Ports Authority's (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced that its diesel additive study yielded a 5-percent reduction in fuel consumption, as well as drastically decreased emissions. "We undertook this study as a proactive effort to reduce our environmental footprint," said GPA's Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz. "As we expand our operations to accommodate increased cargo, we continue to look for ways to improve efficiencies and operate in an even more environmentally-friendly manner." GPA's engineering ...
Great Dane to open plant in Statesboro
After an extensive property search, Great Dane Limited Partnership has announced plans to build a new refrigerated trailer plant on a 118-acre site in the Gateway Industrial Park on Highway 301 South in Statesboro. The plant, in its first phase, will encompass 450,000 square feet, including office and show room space, and will have the capacity to produce 5,000-plus trailers annually. At that level of production, the facility will employ more than 400 people. "After more than ...
Seminar covers preventing harassment
Georgia Southern University's new Business Enrichment through Strategic Training (BEST Practices) seminar series gives business professionals fast, direct training on best practices in core management and workplace skills. "BEST Practices 105: Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment" will run 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Sept. 30. Participants will learn what is and isn't sexual harassment, including the latest court decisions. Discussion topics include what to do if a co-worker is sexually harassed and whether a supervisor can be held personally liable ...
Seminar covers preventing harassment
Georgia Southern University's new Business Enrichment through Strategic Training (BEST Practices) seminar series gives business professionals fast, direct training on best practices in core management and workplace skills. "BEST Practices 105: Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment" will run 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Sept. 30. Participants will learn what is and isn't sexual harassment, including the latest court decisions. Discussion topics include what to do if a co-worker is sexually harassed and whether a supervisor can be held personally liable ...
Cagle honors local business
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle didn't stop in for a facial treatment or a haircut at Glaze Beauty. But he left them with something they'll value.
Dog training academy welcomed
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, welcoming Effingham Dog Training to the community. Owner and trainer Trisha and husband Robert Olsen showed off their dog, Belle, at the ribbon cutting. Belle is a registered therapy dog and volunteers with the READ program in Springfield. Classes are discounted for owners of rescued dogs.
Articles by Section - Business
DOT seeks review, comments at local meetings
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will be presenting the Draft FY 2012 -2015 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for public review and comment.
Concerted Services applies for weatherization grant
Moving forward with a goal to invest in lives and transform communities, Concerted Services, Inc. is applying for a weatherization grant with the Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service. The purpose of this submission is to meet more housing needs in Southeast Georgia. According to the grant's notice of funding, a statement of activities must be made available to the public.
GSU course preps HR pros for national exam
Starting Sept. 6, this fall's 12-week Certificate in Professional HR Management class in Savannah provides an in-depth study of key areas in human resources.
Heritage parent reports net loss
ALBANY-Heritage Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBOS), the holding company for HeritageBank of the South, announced unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30. Key aspects of the Company's results for the second quarter of 2011 include:
State helps citizens claim $6.2M more in disputed claims
ATLANTA-In the first six months of 2011, Insurance Commissioner Ralph T. Hudgens' said his department has helped thousands of Georgians settle disputes with their insurance companies in the first six months of 2011. Without his help, Hudgens said, policyholders might not have seen the $6.2 million of insurance claims that was returned.
GSU launching OSHA seminar series
Georgia Southern University will launch a series of workplace health and safety training seminars in Savannah and Statesboro this summer and fall.
SBDC holding business startup workshop
A workshop entitled "Starting a Business" will be held on Aug. 18. It is a three hour class that begins at 6 p.m.
Directory pays off for Chamber
Karen Tanksley, publisher of the Effingham Herald, presented Effingham County Chamber President Brooke Graham with a check for more than $1,200 to the Chamber last week.
Ports, Panama Canal renew their alliances
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and the Georgia Ports Authority, which owns and operates the Port of Savannah, renewed their ties Wednesday with the signing of a memorandum of understanding. The MOU, renewable for five years, was first signed in July 2003 and aims to unify efforts to encourage mutual economic benefits.
Jobless rate inches higher for June 2011
ATLANTA – State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in metro Savannah increased to 9.5 percent in June, up 1.0 percent from a revised 8.5 percent in May. The jobless rate in metro Savannah in June a year ago was 8.8 percent.
Farm Service Agency issues crop insurance reminder
Hobby Stripling, state executive director of Georgia's USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds producers of the need for insurance coverage for crops in order to be eligible for the agency's disaster assistance programs. Producers must purchase at least catastrophic (CAT) level of insurance for all insurable crops and/or FSA's Noninsured Crop Assistance Program (NAP) coverage for non insurable crops to be eligible.
Coastal Bank approved to offer new mortgage, down payment assistance programs
The Coastal Bank has been officially approved for two new mortgage loan and down payment assistance programs specifically designed to help low to moderate income mortgage customers.
More double-digit growth for the ports in FY2011
Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced Monday that the GPA handled more than 2.9 million TEUs (20-foot Equivalent Unit containers) at the Port of Savannah, more than 465,000 automobiles and machinery units at the Port of Brunswick and nearly 2.2 million breakbulk tons for all terminals in fiscal year 2011 (July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011).
Chamber sounds call for vendors to reserve space for Oktoberfest
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce is issuing a call for all area vendors interested in participating in this year's Effingham Oktoberfest to apply now.
SBDC holding startup workshop
A workshop entitled "Starting a Business" will be held July 21. It is a three-hour class that begins at 6 p.m.
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