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Protecting yourself against identity theft
First, the bad news: There's still plenty of identity theft out there. Now, the better news: There's not as much as in previous years. And now, the best news: You can do a lot to protect yourself from being victimized.
Citizens Bank gets 'perfect location' for Port Wentworth
The constant whir of cars speeding on the nearby road may have served as a reminder to Citizens Bank of Effingham officials why they chose to expand to Port Wentworth. Bank and community leaders cut the ribbon on their newest location at the junctures of Highways 21 and 30, six miles from the Effingham County line. But the location may allow them to reach thousands more customers. "There's an awful lot of people who come ...
Lost Plantation to finish developing
Lost Plantation, a Lamar Smith Signature Development community located in Rincon, recently completed a new pool and pavilion and has announced plans to develop the neighborhood's remaining home sites. Two phases of custom home sites are currently available, with prices ranging from the $70,000s to the $90,000s.
Bennett named vice chairman of bankers group
SAVANNAH - The Coastal Bank announces that senior vice president Chap Bennett has been elected the Division One vice chairman for the Community Bankers Association of Georgia, a leading organization which represents community banks across the state.
Seminar to address immigration law changes
Current immigration law and prospective changes - and how to comply with them - will be the focus of the Georgia Southern University seminar "LAW 106: Immigration Compliance Issues for Businesses" scheduled for 6 p.m., July 19, at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah.
Coastal Georgia Center goes wireless
The Coastal Georgia Center, an academic and conference facility located in Savannah's historic district at 305 Fahm St., recently announced the addition of wireless Internet access.
Citizens Bank to open Port Wentworth office Monday
Citizens Bank's new office in Port Wentworth will open for business Monday according to an announcement by Michael T. Lee, president and CEO.
Equinox to perform at Baibry's
The Equinox jazz quartet, led by Effingham resident Jeremy Davis, will play Saturday night at Baibry's beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Don't let external events keep you from investing
If you look for reasons not to invest right now, you could find them - global unrest, high gas prices and so on. Yet, if you wait until "things settle down" before investing, you'll have difficulty achieving your financial goals, because there will always be some external events that could keep you out of the market - if you let them. But the smartest investors look beyond today's headlines - and when tomorrow arrives, they ...
Speed up mortgage payments or increase your investments?
Most people who have mortgages dream of a day when they won't. In fact, many mortgage-holders speed up their payments to make that day arrive sooner. Is that smart, from a financial standpoint? Not necessarily.
Spence named to MBAG board
Senior mortgage loan officer Karen Spence, of SunTrust Mortgage Savannah, was named to the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia's (MBAG) board of governors at their 37th annual convention in May of this year.
Temcor ready to put up massive dome at ports
Temcor, the world's leader in geodesic dome and clear span roofing design, manufacturing and erection, is set to begin erection of a 110-foot diameter dome over Vopak tank 12 at the Savannah Terminal of the Georgia Ports Authority.
Bresnan, Rodewolt join Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties Real Estate Group, Inc. welcomes their newest agents, Toni C. Bresnan and Dena C. Rodewolt, to their team of sales associates.
Atlantic Southern brings Gainey on board
Reginald Gainey has been hired as vice president – director of information technology for Atlantic Southern Bank.
YMCA lands Goizueta grant
SAVANNAH - The YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is one of three YMCAs in Georgia to receive funding from The Goizueta Foundation to support early childhood programming for Hispanic communities.
Articles by Section - Business
April the second-busiest month in ports history
The Georgia Ports Authority announced Monday that the Port of Savannah posted its second highest monthly volume ever in April with 260,035 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs), which was a 8.5-percent increase compared with April 2010.
Welcome to the team
Dr. Joseph Ratchford, left, and Dr. Prakesh Patel, center, of Effingham Medical Partners, welcomed Rick Garland to their staff. Garland is a physician's assistant and said he hoped he can take some of the load off Dr. Ratchford and Dr. Garland since they have been without a PA.
H&R Block banquet
The H&R Block banquet was held April 19 at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center.
Badcock cuts the ribbon
Effingham Chamber of Commerce and representatives from Badcock watch as Norman Mattice, manager of the Rincon store, uses a giant pair of scissors to cut the ribbon to officially mark the remodeled Backcock Home Furniture & More's opening.
Building gets new life as Second Life
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Second Life Thrift Store in Guyton. Life Director, Fran Todd, along with local manager, Nina Dasher, welcomed the crowd gathered to celebrate the store's opening next to the Guyton City Hall.
Metro Savannah jobless rate falls to 8.6 percent
ATLANTA – State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in the metro Savannah area decreased to 8.6 percent in March, down five-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 9.1 percent in February. The jobless rate in the metro Savannah area in March a year ago was also 8.6 percent.
Georgia Southern to embark on major capital campaign
Georgia Southern President Brooks Keel announced Wednesday the university's intent to kick-off a major capital fundraising campaign to fund continued growth and advancements in the college's quality of education.
Deal applauds Kia’s expansion announcement
Kia Motors announced last Thursday at the New York International Auto Show that it will begin producing the critically acclaimed Kia Optima midsize sedan at its West Point plant. Production on the 2012 Optima will begin in the third quarter of this year, and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) is currently accepting applications for the 1,000 workers it intends to hire to support this new production line. The total number of team members at ...
Georgia Ports welcome world’s largest RoRo vessel
The Georgia Ports Authority welcomed the largest RoRo (Roll-on / Roll-off) vessel ever to call Georgia's deepwater ports when the M/V Tønsberg, operated by Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), docked at the Port of Brunswick's Colonel's Island Terminal RoRo Facility on Monday. Following discharging and loading activity in Brunswick, the Tønsberg will call the Port of Savannah's Ocean Terminal today.'
State Chamber creates transportation affiliate
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced today the creation of a new transportation-focused affiliate, the Georgia Transportation Alliance (GTA).
Effingham Chamber gears up for its small business summit
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce will host its 3rd Annual Small Business Summit on May 12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The summit will be held at the Holiday Inn Express Conference Center at I-95 and Highway 21 in Port Wentworth.
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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