Archive By Section - Business
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
State apple crop comes in early
MACON - Georgia's apple crop came in ahead of schedule due to warmer-than-normal temperatures earlier this year, meaning apple lovers can get an early bite of the fall fruit.
State jobless rate tumbles to 9 percent for September
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 9.0 percent in September, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 9.2 percent in August. The jobless rate was 9.8 percent in September a year ago.
Double-digit growth in autos, TEUs at ports
The Georgia Ports Authority announced Monday that the authority posted increases across all reporting categories for the first two months of fiscal year 2013.
Long-term jobless may be eligible for additional benefits
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced that some long-term unemployed workers may now be eligible for additional Emergency Unemployment Compensation in Georgia. The GDOL is mailing notifications to those who may be eligible and instructing them to begin filing for benefits.
Deal announces a sales tax holiday for energy-, water-saving items
Gov. Nathan Deal has announced that Georgians can save money while conserving energy and water during the upcoming ENERGY STAR and WaterSense sales tax holiday.
State says investment, jobs created set a record
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday that jobs and investment generated by the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development jumped by almost a third during the state's most recent fiscal year. The department reported that the 403 company expansions or locations with which it assisted created 28,776 jobs, an increase of 29 percent from last fiscal year, and $5.97 billion in investment, a 32 percent increase. These statistics reflect a trend of ...
One-Stop to hold job fair
The Effingham One-Stop will host a job fair Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Metro Savannah jobless rate falls to 8.6 percent
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah declined to 8.6 percent in August, down five-tenths of a percentage point from 9.1 in July. The rate was 9.5 in August 2011.
Commissioners debate merits of excise tax
Effingham County officials are continuing to ponder whether to enact an excise tax the state is abandoning.
Manager: Mill running strong and safely
Safety has taken a step forward at Georgia-Pacific's Savannah River Mill, plant manager Kelly Wolff said.
State adds more jobs, but the unemployment rate stays unchanged
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 9.2 percent in August. The rate is unchanged from July, when the preliminary 9.3 percent rate was revised to 9.2 percent. The jobless rate was 9.9 percent in August a year ago.
Double-digit growth for ports in August
The Georgia Ports Authority saw a strong August, with increased business across all categories, both month-over-month and fiscal year to date.
AASU economist sees steady growth for region
Armstrong Atlantic State University's Center for Regional Analysis reports a steady improvement in the economy for the second quarter of 2012, according to the Coastal Empire Economic Monitor.
Deal asks for, receives EPA waiver on gas requirements
At the request of Gov. Nathan Deal, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has temporarily waived environmental requirements for gasoline sold in Georgia to avoid a potential shortage after Hurricane Isaac caused supply disruptions.
Parker’s to open in old Springfield Ford locale
Parker's has announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art convenience store in Rincon.
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