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Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners receives awards for performance
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners' Relocation Department was honored for its outstanding performance during the last year.
Pros, cons of investment clubs
Investment clubs are quite popular these days. In fact, even if you aren't in a club yourself, the chances are pretty good that you know someone who is. Should you consider joining such a club?
Business start-up workshops to be held
A workshop entitled "Thinking of Starting a Business" will be held twice during the month of May.
Kight resigns Hospital Board Chairman position
C. Murray Kight submitted his resignation as chairman of the Board of the Trustees at the Effingham Hospital Authority's meeting Tuesday. His resignation is effective June 1.
Smart financial moves pay off after layoffs
If you get laid off or "downsized," it's unquestionably a tough break, and it can be stressful in many ways. However, if you make the right investment-related moves, the loss of a job doesn't necessarily mean you have lost the opportunity to achieve your important financial goals.
Rincon attorney Bartos presents lecture to Czech law students
Rincon attorney Ramona Murphy Bartos recently gave a lecture at Masaryk University School of Law in Brno, Czech Republic, to Czech law students and judicial officials.
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners earns prestigious awards
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners, the region's largest real estate company, recently received seven prestigious international awards at Coldwell Banker's conference held in Las Vegas, Nev.
Gulfstream appoints Patrick Saxon Southeast regional sales manager
Patrick Saxon of Rincon has been appointed Southeast regional sales manager for product support sales, Gulfstream. In this position, he will be responsible for maintenance sales for both Gulfstream and other manufacturer's business aircraft in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
Rincon Packaging and Shipping opens for business
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce presented Rincon's Packaging and Shipping with their first honorary dollar as the ribbon was cut and the business grand opening was announced on April 24. Owners Tom and Lisa Folmar were encouraged by the attendance of friends, community business leaders, and chamber ambassadors. Rev. Bob Rogers of First Baptist Church of Rincon led with an invocation. Ken Stoner of the Effingham Chamber of Commerce, along with other business leaders, ...
Small Business Administration adds punch to Web site
One of the federal government's best Web sites for small businesses just got better. With SBA's National Small Business Week ending, the agency is pleased to announce improvement in one of its finest resources, www.sba.gov.
Atlantic Southern posts record results
Atlantic Southern Financial Group, Inc. announced record financial results for the first quarter of 2007. Compared with the first quarter of 2006, the company achieved a 78 percent increase in net earnings and a 22 percent increase in diluted earnings per share.
Georgia Tech honors Weyerhaeuser
Weyerhaeuser has been selected as Co-op Student Employer of the Year by the Georgia Tech Division of Professional Practice.
Coastal Bank taps Wiley as next CEO
The board of directors of Coastal Bankshares, Inc., the parent holding company for The Coastal Bank, announced today that J. Thomas Wiley Jr. has been selected as president and chief executive officer of Coastal Bankshares, Inc. and The Coastal Bank.
Early Start to hold Spring Fest at STC on Friday
SAVANNAH – Early Start Child Care Resource and Referral Agency of Southeast Georgia will hold its first Spring Fest on Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., celebrating the Week of the Young Child. The event will be held in the campus courtyard of Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Rd.
To build wealth, look at both sides of the balance sheet
To achieve your financial goals, you need to be a diligent saver and investor. But you need to do more than just build your assets - you also must do a good job of managing your debts. If you let your debts get out of control, they will eventually erode your savings and investments - and when that happens, the road to financial success can get pretty bumpy.
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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