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STC Effingham campus to hold two career information sessions
SAVANNAH-As the manufacturing economy begins to turn around in our area, more and more employers are looking to find skilled workers and are turning to graduates of Savannah Technical College's Electrical Mechanical/Manufacturing Technician program, offered at the Effingham Campus.
Unemployment rises slightly in metro Savannah
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reported that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in metro Savannah rose to 8.3 percent in May, up one-tenth of a percentage point from a revised 8.2 percent in April. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed workers in the metro area increased to 14,659, up 179 from 14,480 in April.
Teach Right! marks second anniversary
Wednesday marked the second year of business for Teach Right! the teaching supplies store in Rincon as they celebrated with free cupcakes and discounts.
New home for Landscaper's Depot
Aaron Herring cut the ribbon to Landscapers Depot as his staff and members of the Chamber of Commerce gathered in the new nursery on Goshen Road. The business moved from Waterford Court behind B&M Pools, across from the old Springfield Ford, in March.
SBA extends Microloan program to all 159 counties
The Small Business Administration's Microloan program is now available for all 159 counties in Georgia.
Georgia Power donates $10K for fish research
The Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. recently made its fifth contribution to support the Marine Sportfish Carcass Recovery Project with a $10,000 donation to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. This latest donation makes a total of $55,000 provided to support the project. Also funded by Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration and Georgia fishing license fees, the carcass recovery project gives saltwater anglers a chance to directly participate in the management of popular saltwater fish species ...
DOL to hold workshop for laid-off educators
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor will continue a series of workshops Saturday to help laid-off employees of educational institutions transition into new careers. The workshops, which will last approximately two hours, will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following location: Savannah Hyatt Regency, 2 West Bay St., Savannah, in the Vernon Room. Please note that the workshops are not job fairs, but workshops designed for the education employees being laid off ...
GSU to hold fiber optic training
To improve your career options, Georgia Southern University invites you to enroll in the fiber optic networking short courses running Aug. 9-15 in Savannah. Running Monday through Wednesday, the basic course, Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT), prepares you for the broad-based Fiber Optic Association (FOA) exam that requires verified skills in fiber optics and covers technology, components, installation and testing. The CFOT certification exam is given and graded at the end of the class and included in ...
Annual meeting caps a busy Chamber year
Effingham County Superintendent of Schools Rand Shearouse took the gavel from outgoing president Alice DeForest, beginning his tenure as president of the Effingham Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber's annual meeting Thursday night. Shearouse said he was grateful to serve as Chamber president. "Because of you, our Chamber continues to be effective, visible and responsible in today's changing economy," he told members and their guests. "We believe in shopping locally and doing what we all can ...
GSU seminar to cover leadership, communication
What are the three most important focus areas for every leader? Learn the answers to this and other key business-success questions at Georgia Southern University's next Business Enrichment through Strategic Training (BEST) seminar in Savannah on June 24.
A gem of an opening
The staff and family at Glaze Beauty Boutique and Day Spa in Rincon held a grand opening to celebrate the opening of the newest wing of their business - Milano Fine Gifts and Jewelry. The Effingham Chamber of Commerce held a second ribbon cutting at the location to mark the new phase of business and the Glaze team set up treats under a tent out in front of the business to celebrate.
Chamber thanks ambassadors
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon Tuesday as a way to say thanks to its group of Chamber ambassadors. The ambassadors are volunteers who represent the Chamber at new business ribbon cuttings, grand openings and the like. Awards were given to the Ambassador of the Quarter for the first three quarters of this year.
Final spring step of outages, upgrades coming next week
Georgia Power will conduct its final step of outages and upgrades in its spring conversion next week.
Effingham Chamber to hold its 24th annual meeting
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce announces its annual meeting, celebrating 24 years of serving Effingham County. The meeting will be held on June 10 from 7-9 p.m. at Effingham County High School.
AMR hopes it’s tuned into music needs of the community
Effingham County musicians' prayers have been answered. No longer will they have to drive into Savannah for their musical instrument needs. From guitar picks and strings to clarinet reeds and drum heads, AMR Music may have what they need.
Articles by Section - Business
State jobless rate hits 9.3 percent for July
ATLANTA-The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in July, up three-tenths of a percentage point from 9.0 percent in June. The jobless rate was 10 percent in July a year ago.
Aunt Tinkie’s opens its doors in Springfield
Growing up in Effingham County, Mary Porter was known more by her nickname than her given name, she said.
Chamber asks for hotel-motel tax
Tourism efforts in Effingham County could get a boost, if county commissioners and Rincon City Council members enact a proposal from the Effingham Chamber of Commerce.
RoadLink to hold job fair at ECCA
RoadLink IntermodaLogistics of Port Wentworth will host a job fair on Aug. 8 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Effingham College and Career Academy on Highway 21 South in Rincon.
Apartment complex sold for $30M
Panther Properties Investment has purchased the complex formerly known as the Springs of Effingham.
Bank’s Guyton branch to close
The HeritageBank of the South's holding company it will be closing two branches, including one in Effingham County, and will be offering early retirement to some employees.
Metro Savannah jobless rate jumps to 9.1 percent
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Savannah rose to 9.1 percent in June, up seven-tenths of a percentage point from 8.4 percent in May. The rate was 9.6 percent in June 2011.
Barrow to host two job fairs
U.S. Rep. John Barrow (D-Augusta) will host jobs fairs in Augusta and Statesboro on Aug. 11 and 21, respectively. The jobs fairs will match job seekers with local employers throughout the 12th District.
State jobless rate inches up to 9 percent in June
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.0 percent in June, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 8.9 percent in May, the first increase in almost a year. The jobless rate was 9.9 percent in June a year ago.
Don’t fall victim to investment 'biases'
If you're like most people, you go through many complex thoughts and emotions when choosing investments. In fact, a field of study called "behavioral finance" is devoted to understanding why people make their investment decisions. As part of their work, behavioral finance researchers examine "biases" that affect people's investment selections. And as an individual investor, you, too, can benefit from understanding these biases - so that you can avoid them.
Some to lose emergency unemployment compensation Saturday
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced that some recipients of federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) in Georgia will lose extended unemployment benefits after Saturday. EUC was established in 2008 to aid the long-term unemployed.
Keeping the 4th Georgia-grown
As the smells of food on the grill and fireworks fill the air this 4th of July, Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black would like consumers to remember some important food safety priorities.
IDA’s skyline reaches new heights with cell tower
Travelers along Highway 21 between Rincon and Springfield will notice a new feature on the skyline.
Governor leading Georgia delegation to Canada
Gov. Nathan Deal will spearhead an economic development mission to some of Canada's most prominent business and tourism centers today through July 10. The governor will visit Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary to meet with companies seeking to locate or expand in the United States, diplomatic officials, Canadian business groups and media outlets. The delegation will promote the state as the nation's top location for business investment and Canadian travelers. "The foundation of ...
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