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GPA sees 20 percent hike in TEUs
SAVANNAH-Georgia Ports Authority's (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced Monday the Port of Savannah experienced nearly 20-percent growth in 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) for calendar year 2010 with 2,826,308 TEUs, a record for the Authority.
Kuharik joining Platinum Properties
Amy Kuharik, a native of west Chatham County, has joined Platinum Properties Real Estate Group.
State unemployment pushes past 10 percent
ATLANTA-State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 10.2 percent in December, up two-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 10 percent in November.
Consider establishing a business retirement plan
If you're self-employed or you own a business, you've got a lot to think about: attracting new customers, maintaining cash flow, upgrading equipment and facilities - the list goes on and on. Yet, as busy as you are today, you can't forget about tomorrow - which means you need to have a solid retirement plan in place.
Open for business
Effingham Chamber of Commerce representatives help Linda Purnell cut the ribbon on the Old Church Market Restaurant. The restaurant, located in a former church, is at 120 N. Columbia Ave. in Rincon. Purnell said it had been a dream of her husband to have a restaurant, and when they saw this building available, she said, "it was so beautiful, we just had to open here." The Old Church Market Restaurant specializes in Southern style, self service, ...
Changes atop Citizens Bank
Longtime banker Harry H. Shearouse has been elected interim president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Effingham. The Springfield native, who has been chairman of the board at Citizens since 2003, helped organize the bank in 1997 and served as president/CEO for four years. Shearouse will succeed Michael Lee, who has accepted a position as senior vice president with Ameris Bank based in Moultrie. Both appointments are effective Jan. 10. "I am certainly familiar with the bank ...
Coastal Bank introduces text message banking
SAVANNAH-The Coastal Bank, headquartered in Savannah, recently launched new state-of-the-art mobile banking and Text Message Banking (TMB). The Coastal Bank is the first locally-owned financial institution to offer mobile banking and Text Message Banking to customers. With the addition of these secure mobile banking tools, The Coastal Bank's business and consumer banking customers can have an expanded range of options for "on the go" banking. Customers have the ability to perform money management tasks quickly and ...
Heritage Bank reaches agreement with FDIC
James M. Floyd Jr., president and chief executive officer of The Heritage Bank, announced Thursday that the bank has successfully completed discussions with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and has entered into a consent agreement with the regulatory agency. The Heritage Bank is headquartered in Hinesville and has a branch in Rincon. The agreement, mostly reflecting initiatives already implemented by the board of directors and bank management, is based on items identified in a periodic regulatory ...
Metro Savannah jobless rate rises to 8.9 percent
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Labor reported that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in the metro Savannah area increased to 8.9 percent in November, up six-tenths of a percentage point from 8.3 percent in October. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed workers in the area increased to 15,616, up 1,195 from 14,421. The jobless rate in the metro Savannah area in November 2009 was 8.1 percent. Preliminary figures for November show Effingham County's unemployment rate jumped to 8.2 ...
Two complete economic development education
The Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development announces Effingham County graduates from the 2010 Multi-Day Training Program in Region 12. Class participants represented a number of professional and non-professional economic development fields, including elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators, and social service providers from the ten counties of Coastal Georgia. The curriculum provides insights into the complexities of economic and community development on the local, regional, and state levels. Effingham County graduates at the ...
EFACEC delivers transformer
ATLANTA-The delivery of a 115 MVA/115 kV high capacity core-type transformer to a New Mexico wind farm this month is a signal of the new energy economy for several reasons: It is the first American-built transformer from EFACEC USA's new plant at the Effingham Industrial Park - the only plant of its kind in North America. It is the product of a revival of a U.S. industrial endeavor, which has created hundreds of high-tech, skilled manufacturing jobs ...
State employment law to be reviewed in seminar
Georgia employment law topics will be the theme of Georgia Southern University's "LAW 108: Georgia Employment Law" seminar in Savannah just after the holidays. Taught by an employment law attorney, the 90-minute, Jan. 11 seminar will review at-will and contract employment, negligent supervision/retention of employees, defamation in the context of employment references, and workplace privacy. The Tuesday evening program runs 6-7:30 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center. The seminar provides 1.5 recertification credit hours for PHR, SPHR ...
Ports notch another month of double-digit growth
Georgia Ports Authority's (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced Monday the GPA experienced growth in November 2010, which is consistent with the double-digit growth rates that have been experienced since December 2009 "The Port of Savannah experienced moderate gains in November, following FY2011's very strong peak season," Foltz said. "We remain cautiously optimistic about future volumes through the ports and continue to prepare for larger vessels, currently calling on the U.S. East Coast." The Port of ...
Ports call on Atlanta business leaders
The Georgia Ports Authority, in partnership with the Georgia World Congress Center, the Supply Chain Leadership Council of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the Regional Business Coalition, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and GeorgiaForward hosted a panel discussion regarding the impact of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP). The event brought more than 350 members of metro Atlanta's business, economic development and logistics industries. "Georgia's business leaders agree that it is imperative ...
PSC to hold final round of rate hike request
The Georgia Public Service Commission will hold the third and final round of hearings on Wednesday at 9 a.m. on the Georgia Power Company rate increase request. The hearings will continue on Thursday if needed and Friday if needed. All hearings will begin at 9 a.m. except the Dec. 2 session which, if needed, will begin at 1:30 p.m. All meetings will take place in Room 110 at 244 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta. On Wednesday, the PSC ...
Articles by Section - Business
Boyd joins Effingham Farm Bureau
Carter Boyd has joined the Effingham County Farm Bureau team as the agency manager, Effingham County Farm Bureau President Stuart Exley announced.
EWIB to hold mini business expo
Effingham Women in Business will host a meet-and-greet and mini business expo March 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Faith Presbyterian Church's social hall. The church is at 2000 Lexington Ave. in Rincon, just past Macomber Ball Park.
EHS' Murphy earns state certification
Michael Murphy, environment of care manager for Effingham Health System, has been awarded an Emergency Management Healthcare Professional Certification.
Thrift shop cuts ribbon
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce helped the Rincon Thrift Shop celebrate its grand opening recently.
Effingham Care Center honored
Alliant GMCF, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (Q10) for Georgia, has recognized Effingham Health System's Care Center for improving the quality of health care.
Tourism’s impact pays off for Georgia
Gov. Nathan Deal joined Georgia tourism leaders for the annual Tourism and Hospitality Day to spotlight the major contribution the industry makes to Georgia's economy.
Effingham Hospital named a top critical access facility
Effingham Hospital has been recognized as one of the top critical access hospitals in the state.
Area jobless rate jumps half a point
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah rose to 8.2 percent in December, up five-tenths of a percentage point from 7.7 percent in November. The rate was 8.7 percent in December 2011.
Enmark, city welcome new store
Customers have been through the doors of the new Enmark in Springfield for a few weeks now, and company and Springfield officials were happy to cut the ribbon on what is now the largest store in the chain.
State jobless numbers rise
ATLANTA - The state Department of Labor announced that Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 8.6 percent in December, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 8.5 percent in November. The rate was 9.4 percent in December a year ago.
State Chamber continues port expansion support
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally introduced its 2013 legislative priorities Wednesday during the annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast in Atlanta, identifying several key issues to be addressed during the 2013 General Assembly deemed vital to strengthening the state's business community and growing its economy.
Sister doctors add to hospital’s offering of women’s services
Women in Effingham County are in for a double treat with the arrival of Dr. Maryanna Barrett and Dr. Maria Paasch.
Jobless rate falls in state, county
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah declined to 7.7 percent in November, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 7.9 percent in October. The rate was 8.4 percent in November 2011.
Parker’s opens doors to Rincon location
Parker's has opened a new state-of-the-art convenience store in Rincon in response to customer demand.
State unemployment rate falls to 8.5 percent
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 8.5 percent in November, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 8.7 percent in October. The rate was 9.5 percent in November a year ago.
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