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(SAVANNAH, GA) Case Veterinary Hospital, who is preparing to kick off its countdown to 100 years in service, was named the 2008 Business of the Year at a luncheon held Tuesday. The Savannah Small Business Chamber selected Case Veterinary Hospital out of all eligible applicants for the highest honor at their flagship event based on their exceptional performance in all the competitive areas. www.casevet.com
912-352-3081
(SAVANNAH, GA) Chef Matt Cohen, owner of The New South Café, was honored with the Small Business Chamber's New & Emerging Small Business of the Year. The New South Café was selected for this prestigious award largely due to their outstanding growth, rapid popularity, and extensive charitable work since opening in 2006. Cohen raised over $12,000 in direct donations in 2007 through his Cooking for Charity fundraisers benefiting many local non-profit organizations, while also donating his time and talent for charity at many non-profit events around town, contributing over $30,000 through all of his charitable efforts . For more information visit www.thenewsouthcafe.com or call 912-233-7558.
(KINGSLAND, GA) The Sullivan Group will host a seminar, "Hiring Practices that can Save Your Business," Tuesday, May 6 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Citizens State Bank, Community Center, 201 East King Avenue, Kingsland, GA. To RSVP for the event, call Melanie Adkins, Chamber of Commerce, 912-729-5840 or Eileen Nuzzo, The Sullivan Group, 912-961-8882. The Sullivan Group provides an array of human resource services to its clients. For more information on The Sullivan Group and provided resources, visit the website, www.simplysullivans.com
(SAVANNAH, GA) Small Business Trade Show, May 8th, 2008
5 - 7 p.m. - Trade Show; 7 - 9 p.m. Banquet at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront Admission: Booths: $100 (includes 1 banquet ticket); Banquet Tickets: $30
912.644.6459 SAVANNAH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Chatham Savannah Citizen Advocacy will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary on Thursday, May 8 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Hellenic Center, 14 West Anderson Street. The public is invited. Admission is free with a covered dish, or $3 per person without a covered dish. RSVP's are encouraged. Call (912) 236-5798 or visit www.savannahcitizenadvocacy.org/rsvp.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Advertising Specialty Services, a certified provider of Organic Apparel, now offers over 15,000 promotional products that are environmentally friendly. Promotional products are targeted long exposure advertising tools that keep company names first in the mind of the end user. Celebrating 20 sucessful years in business, Diana Morrision, owner, invites all to visit their state of the art showroom at 402 E Montgomery Crossroad or on line at www.adspecialtyservices.com.
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(SAVANNAH, GA) The College of Business Administration, one of only 554 internationally accredited business colleges, held its spring Honors Reception at Savannah State University's Savannah Ball Room on Wednesday. Fifteen students were recognized as honor graduates, fifteen were awarded various academic scholarships and nine were inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. The Signa Corporation Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Global Diversity and President of the Signa Foundation, Skip Spriggs, was recognized as an honorary Beta Gamma Sigma inductee. http://pixels.savannahnow.com/galleries/index.php?id=334483
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Small Business Chamber announces the 2008 winners:
Small Business of the Year,
New and Emerging Business of the Year,
Small Business Advocate of the year
Speaker of the Year.
PHOTOS OF THE SMALL BUSINESS CHAMBER'S AWARDS LUNCHEON
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah to host the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in 2009. Georgia has become a primary gateway to the United States for businesses in Europe, particularly Sweden, because of its entrepreneurial attitudes,
cultural diversity, and access to port facilities and related
infrastructure. E DAYS IN SAVANNAH 2009-
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Second Annual Police Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, June 18. a community fundraiser to benefit the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Foundation (SCMPF.)http://www.westinsavannah.com/events.asp?id=96
(SAVANNAH, GA) Wound Care Clinic - ESU, Inc. will be holding a Blood Glucose Screening on May 6th at 5:00pm at Savannah Summit. The screening is open only to residents of Savannah Summit. (912) 691-2614 WOUND CARE CLINIC ESU savannah
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Ronald McDonald House Charities will host the 2008 Ride for Ronald Motorcycle Poker Run on May 31st. The event begins at 9:00 AM at the Armstrong Center and concludes at the Ronald McDonald House at 4710 Waters Ave. Ronald McDonald will be at the center and there will be lunch and prizes throughout the event. For more info. contact Nikole Layton, Exec. Dir. at 912-356-5520 http://rmhccoastalempire.org/
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Video and podcast of The first Executive Exchange lecture hosted by The AACSB accredited College of Business Administration at Savannah State University below. The informative talks were give by national business executives, Mr. James Scavo of Weinstock & Scavo, P.C. law firm and Mr. Jack Shafer, former CEO for Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin' Robbins and TOGO's.
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College of Business Administration
(SAVANNAH, GA) Wound Care Clinic- ESU, Inc., along with the Savannah Chapter of the American Diabetes Association held a Health Fair during the City of Savannah's annual Employee "Night at the Ballpark" Friday, April 25 at Grayson Stadium on Victory Drive. Wound Care staff were able to promote health and wellness as well as inform employees and their family members of the various programs and services available to them through the city and their medical plan. PHOTOS OF HEALTH FAIR
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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Board of Directors and Staff at Outreach Park Place, Inc. are inviting those who have generously donated toward the efforts of a newly completed home are asked to join in a special celebration. Park Place will be holding an event Tuesday, May 20 from 4 - 6 p.m. at their new location at 514 E. Henry Street. Those who would like to attend are asked to kindly RSVP by May 13th by calling (912) 234-4048.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Pass, Punt, & Field Goal Kick, Burlap Sack Race, Putting and Free Throws - Make plans to be at Locos Southside on Saturday, May 10th. The event begins at Noon and will run throughout the afternoon. The $25 per person donation will include lunch, 2 beers, and a spot in the event. All proceeds will go to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Contact Ben or Robley at (912) 898-3499 to sign up. LINK For more information on the LLS or the Team in Training program, contact Jennie Brewster at 898-0663 or jennie.brewster@lls.org
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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Promenade Historic District Hotel (formerly Best Western Savannah) held its official grand opening event on April 17th. Nearly 200 people attended the event in which people were given a VIP tour of the hotel's multi-million dollar renovations. To hear remarks made at the grand opening cermenony from hotel general manager, Jeff Fouste, as well as Vesta Hospitality's President/Owner Rick Takach and Vice President Laurie Leh click here:PODCAST
To view video from the event and get a tour of one of Promenade's newly renovated rooms, click here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYaTj-CBpjM
PROMENADE - Historic Districe Hotel
PHOTOS - PROMENADE - historic district hotel
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(SAVANNAH, GA) The AACSB accredited College of Business Administration at Savannah State University proudly introduces the first "African American Economic Outlook." This event is open to both students and members of the community. The presentation will highlight the significant contribution of Savannah's African American population to the economic life of the city. The event will be held at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront May 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by the College of Business Administration and the Savannah Business League. To become a partner with the event, register, or find out more information, please contact Ms. Pat Mathis with the Savannah Business League at (912) 236-0099 or Ms. Keena Mosley with the COBA at (912) 356-2836. College of Business Administration
(SAVANNAH, GA) "Destiny Manifested: Landscape Paintings by Alexandro Santana, Daniel Smith, and Veronika Varner" Opens at 2CarGarage Contemporary Art Gallery on Friday, May 2. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. 30 West Broughton Street, Suite 205 (above the Paris Market). Call 912-236-0221. Visit 2carGarage / savannah art gallery
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Completing... Just a moment (SAVANNAH, GA) The 3rd Annual MEGA Spring Fling Women's Network Event is June 12th, 4:30pm-6:00pm at ChaBella's located at 102 E. Broad St. RSVP is required. Cost $33/person due May 1st. Join the event where dynamic, busy women come together to connect and create success in their own way. Event will help to benefit Girls on the Run, Inc. Savannah Chapter. RSVP: maggie@givingadvice.com/691-1703.
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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Coastal Catering Alliance in conjunction with The New South Café participated in the seventh annual Red Cross Gourmet Soiree Black Tie Gala on May 1st at the DeSoto Hilton. The money raised will go to the Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross local disaster relief fund. To view pictures of the event click here: http://pixels.savannahnow.com/galleries/index.php?id=334593
(912) 233-7568 www.thecoastalcateringalliance.com
www.thenewsouthcafe.com
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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Sullivan Group proudly announces Brandy Hilliard as the new Benefits Administrator. Ms. Hilliard is a native Savannahian, and brings more than four years of experience in business to the company.
www.simplysullivans.com
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(Richmond Hill, GA) Magnolia Manor on the Coast will be quite busy in the near future. "Magnolia Days" is a fun-filled week of events for all Magnolia Manor residents. It begins on Sunday, May 11th with a Mother's Day Lunch and ends on Friday May 16th with an Irish Variety Concert and hot dog roast. Other events include an ice cream social, Bingo and a wide variety of musical entertainment. (912) 756-4300. www.magnoliamanor.com
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Beginning June 9th, The Gretsch Institute Music, Art & Dance Camp at Savannah Country Day School will offer students an opportunity for rich learning experiences within an inspiring multi-dimensional arts curriculum. Small group settings will pair students with talented artists, musicians and instructors during three one-week sessions. Call (912) 925-8800 or register online at www.thegretschinstitute.org www.savcds.org.
(Savannah, GA) The Sullivan Group's third quarterly Lecture Series, "Workers Compensation: Everything You Ever Needed to Know," took place Thursday, April 17 at the Coastal Georgia Center. HR Tips discussed at each presentation take on timely issues facing the world of employment and employee relations. To learn more about what Sullivan Group Risk Manager Rick Smith discussed at the lecture click here: TOP TIPS ABOUT WORKERS COMPENSATION www.simplysullivans.com
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Old Savannah City Mission dedicated its "Fresh Start" Women's Home on April 17th. PHOTOS. visit www.ocsm.org or call 912-232-1979.
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(POOLER, GA) Southpoint Media.com announces the completion of the new website for The Ronald McDonald House. The "Home away from home" provides a place for families of critically ill or injured children to stay at no cost. For additional information, contact Nikole Layton, Exec. Dir. at 912-356-5520 or go to
The Ronald McDonald House's new website
(Richmond Hill, GA) Crysell Stewart of "Dimensions" art gallery in downtown Savannah will be the guest speaker for the next installment of the Renaissance Lecture Series for Magnolia Manor on the Coast. The event is slated for May 8th at 5:30 and the topic is "How to Critique a Painting." (912) 756-4300. www.magnoliamanor.com
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Anne Robinson, Recycling Education Coordinator for the City of Savannah, will give a Recycling Education Presentation Tuesday, May 27 for the Savannah Chapter of the United States Green Building Council's monthly meeting. The meeting will be held from 5:45-7 p.m. on the second floor of Wild Wing Cafe in City Market. Free and open to the public. RSVP to wards@thempc.org. www.coastalgreen.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) Sam Cook with Seimitsu Business Technology Solutions in Savannah won the 2008 Melaver Inc. Service Award at the annual corporate retreat held at Enterprise Mill in Augusta on April 25. Other award winners include Melaver Inc. employees Camille Pope for Ethical Behavior, Denis Blackburne for Profitability, and Julie Manley for Learning. Melaver, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned business based in Savannah, Georgia.
www.melaver.com
www.seimitsu.com
(SAVANNAH, GA) Grace H. Taylor has been named the new President of the Georgia Licensed Practical Nurses Association. The Savannah resident will head up the group of 150 members with her primary focus on planning the next GLPNA Convention, scheduled for October. Taylor works as an LPN at Wound Care Clinic - ESU, Inc.
(912)691-2614
www.woundcareclinic.net
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(Richmond Hill, GA) Ready, Set, Go! Glen Lindgren, a resident of Magnolia Manor recently participated in the 5K Energy Fitness Run/Walk and won first place for his age group. Magnolia Manor on the Coast, located in Richmond Hill, is a non-profit, active, rental retirement community for seniors age 62 and older
(912) 756-4300
www.magnoliamanor.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) "Shakespeare on Love" is the theme of the 22nd annual Savannah Shakespeare Festival, Forsyth Park May 17 at 8 p.m. free and open to the public. An open dress rehearsal will be held May 16 at 8 p.m. For information and a complete listing of performances, contact 912-651-6417 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.
(SAVANNAH, GA) There's a new publication on the market for local Moms. Mother Knows Best is a digest-sized magazine packed with tons of information. The premire issue, centered around "firsts," featured tips on how help a first child adjust to the first baby and has articles from two local Obstetricians. The magazine, created by Ann Carroll, is free of charge and is available at area YMCA's, Obstetrician and Pediatrics offices and other places where Moms and kids congregate.
(912) 704 - 7650
www.MotherKnowsBestMagazine.com
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(PASADENA, CA) Sustainable LIFE MEDIA interviewed CEO Martin Melaver of Melaver Inc. on Monday, April 21st. In this SLM interview, Martin explains how a single corner grocery became a pioneering real estate company without "losing its soul" along the way. Interview with Martin Melaver
(BRUNSWICK, GA) The Sullivan Group will host a seminar, "Hiring Practices that can Save Your Business," Wednesday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce Board Room. To RSVP for the event, call Eileen Nuzzo, 912-961-8882. The Sullivan Group provides an array of human resource services to its clients. For more information on The Sullivan Group and provided resources, visit the website, www.simplysullivans.com.
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(SAVANNAH, GA) In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, the staff of Old Savannah City Mission hosted a volunteer appreciation coffee to recognize several of it's outstanding volunteers on April 29th. Max Baldwin, Jack Coderre, Darrel Cook, Lisa Leverette, Wiley McCrary, Barry Moore and Marco George were honored for their dedication and hard work to OSCM. For more infomation and photos of the event visit: http://spotted.savannahnow.com/galleries/334273/. www.oscm.org or call 912-232-1979.
(SAVANNAH, GA) AWWIN, Inc. and skirt! Magazine invite you Friday June 13,2008 to the AWWIN - Third Annual Father's Day Golf Tournament at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort. Tee up for 18 holes of golf on Savannah's only PGA championship golf course. To register please call Sarahlyn at 912.659.0241 or visit www.awwininc2.org
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Golf For Kids Benefit Tournament, June 2nd at Wilmington Island Golf Club. Help support Jr. Olympic athletes by playing a team of 4 for $500 or being a sponsor.
Call Kerri Goodrich, CEO of Performance Initiatives, Inc. at 912.507.7106 or kerrigoodrich@comcast.net
www.performanceinitiatives.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) Old Savannah City Mission is seeking volunteers with experience in retail and/or furniture sales and management for OSCM's Dorcas & Esther's Thrift Shop. The goal of OSCM is to change lives through proclaiming the Gospel, feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, rehabilitating the addict, and restoring the ex-offender. To learn more please contact Connell Stiles at 912-232-1979 or visit www.oscm.org.
(SAVANNAH, GA) "The Circle," a singing group formed at the Old Savannah City Mission, performed the national anthem at the Small Business Chamber's Annual Awards Luncheon on April 29th at the Savannah Riverfront Marriott. All seven of the performers of "The Circle" were once homeless. Each of the men have found success in their crafts, to include painting, lawn care and other trades. The mission of OSCM is to change lives through proclaiming the Gospel, feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, rehabilitating the addict, and restoring the ex-offender. For more information visit www.oscm.org or call 912-232-1979.
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