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Financial statements workshop to be held
A three-hour evening workshop entitled "Understanding Financial Statements" will be held on Sept. 25, and will begin at 6 p.m. at the Small Business Assistance Center, 111 East Liberty St., Savannah and will be conducted by The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center.
Georgia Chamber adds water expert
Atlanta - The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces the addition of an experienced professional in the field of water management to its staff. Doug Miell, a native of Australia, will represent the interests of the business community as the Chief Consultant on water issues. He will work with all parties to help reach a consensus and an eventual solution that is fair and equitable for business.
Making long-term financial moves in a short-term world
As a society, we have grown accustomed to instant gratification. You can lose 20 pounds in two months, learn a language in six weeks and download your favorite songs in seconds. The idea of waiting for what we want, it seems, has become a quaint relic of bygone days. Of course, in many walks of life, there's probably nothing wrong with having your desires fulfilled quickly - but the "get it now" attitude can actually ...
Chamber starts member drive
Effingham Chamber of Commerce leaders are hoping to add more than 100 new members to their rolls during their membership campaign this month.
Chamber seeks 100 new members
Campaign chairman Michael Lee has announced the kickoff of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce membership campaign.
Lump sum vs. annuity: the choice is yours
Does your employer offer a pension? If so, you'll want to be familiar with your payout options before it's time to start taking money out - because your choice can have a big impact on your retirement income.
SBA, U.S. Chamber team up for better disaster response
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will pool their resources to more effectively respond to major disasters, paving the way for faster recovery in affected communities.
GSU offers business leadership course
Georgia Southern University is offering a non-credit business leadership course at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah.
CADDA names Jeffers loan officer
Wendy Jeffers was promoted to loan officer for CADDA's Savannah office. Prior to working with CADDA, Jeffers earned a BBA from Valdosta State University. She is certified as an economic development finance professional as well as certified consumer credit counselor.
Save early, often and wisely for kids’ college education
It's that time of year when college students across the country reach for their backpacks and head back to campus - while their parents reach for their checkbooks and head for the Tylenol. If your children are still quite young, though, you can take steps now to reduce the headaches that may come from those big college bills.
SBA federal disaster loans now available
ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that federal disaster loans are available to small businesses and small agricultural cooperatives located in all Georgia counties except Chattahoochee and Muscogee counties as a result of damages and losses to crops caused by drought that occurred Jan. 1, 2007 and continuing.
Zaxby's set to open in Port Wentworth
Construction on Port Wentworth's first Zaxby's is now well under way. Licensees Brad Whitfield and Craig Jones will introduce the restaurant, located at 100 Old Richmond Rd., behind the new CVS at the intersection of Highways 21 and 30, in the early fall. The new location will create an additional 40 to 50 jobs for the area. "We're proud to offer Zaxby's to the residents of Port Wentworth," said Whitfield, who has been involved ...
Consider insurance, annuities if IRA, 401 (k) are maxed out
Many people rely on their IRAs and 401(k) plans to help them pay for their retirement years - and for good reason, because IRAs and 401(k)s are excellent retirement-savings vehicles. But once you reach the point where you are contributing the maximum amount to your IRA and 401(k) each year, what else can you do to build resources for retirement? You might want to consider annuities and cash value insurance.
Simply divine
Debbie Boykin and Kristine Morgan had been friends a long time when they decided to do something a little different.
Atlantic Southern opens new corporate center in Macon
MACON - Atlantic Southern Bank is pleased to announce the opening of their new corporate center located at 1701 Bass Rd. in Macon. The location is known as Northwinds, named by a local developer before the bank purchased the land. Corporate staff will be relocating on Monday, Aug. 20.
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GPA’s Colonel’s Island posts its best month
SAVANNAH-The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced that the Port of Brunswick posted its best month ever in March for automobile and machinery units or Ro/Ro (roll-on/roll-off) cargo at Colonel's Island Terminal with a total of 42,740 units.
Deal: State infrastructure fueled Kia jobs
Kia Motors' West Point manufacturing plant received the equipment necessary for its expansion Monday. The equipment, which arrived in the Port of Savannah last week, was transported 300 miles to Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc.
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