Women Mean Business 2013 Conference

By | June 26, 2013

Over 150 women attended the “Women Mean Business 2013” conference held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Savannah Civic Center. The oneday conference was hosted by the City of Savannah’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise Program to help women identify the tools and services needed to establish or expand their companies. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in workshops … Continue reading “Women Mean Business 2013 Conference”

Mayor Jackson Installed As GMA Vice President

By | June 26, 2013

Mayor Edna B. Jackson was installed as the 3rd Vice President of the Georgia Municipal Association on Monday at the organization’s Annual Conference, held June 22-25 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. Created in 1933, the GMA is the only state organization that represents municipal governments in Georgia. GMA’s membership currently totals 512 municipal governments, accounting for more … Continue reading “Mayor Jackson Installed As GMA Vice President”

Savannah Riverfront Hosts 4th Of July Festival On River Street

By | June 26, 2013

Celebrate your holiday weekend at the Savannah Riverfront’s Fourth of July Festival on the River! Don’t miss out on River Street’s largest fireworks show and entertainment from eight local bands all weekend long from July 4-7! Grab your chair (and get there early) to watch the sky light up for the Fireworks Extravaganza presented by CarMax along with the City … Continue reading “Savannah Riverfront Hosts 4th Of July Festival On River Street”

Registration Open For 2nd Annual Tunnel To Towers Run Savannah

By | June 26, 2013

Tunnel to Towers Run Savannah, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, recently opened registration for its second annual 5K run/walk, which will feature a special memorial tribute in memory of New York City firefighter Stephen Siller and 342 FDNY brothers who sacrificed their lives on September 11, 2001. Public service industry workers, corporate teams and the public are encouraged to register … Continue reading “Registration Open For 2nd Annual Tunnel To Towers Run Savannah”

The Dawning of A Miracle Scholarship Awarded

By | June 26, 2013

On June 7, 2013, Dawn Baker presented the second The Dawning of a Miracle Scholarship to Nia Dawson, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Dawson. When Dawn wrote her book, Dawn’s Daughter: Everything A Woman Needs To Know, a self-help book for teen and young adult females, she decided to give a portion of the proceeds toward a scholarship … Continue reading “The Dawning of A Miracle Scholarship Awarded”

Omar Court #91 Holds It’s 2013 Little Miss & Mr. Omar Extravaganza

By | June 26, 2013

Little Mr. & Miss Omar Extravaganza were held Sunday April 28, 2013 at the Progressive Center. Omar Court #91 Daughters of Isis sponsored this event with three main objectives are: To be an instrument to enhance strong self esteem qualities in youth, To teach competitive wholesome behaviors and To work toward spiritual goals to become the best person God would … Continue reading “Omar Court #91 Holds It’s 2013 Little Miss & Mr. Omar Extravaganza”

SSU Marketing Graduate Wins Top Award From Advertising Foundation

By | June 26, 2013

Recent Savannah State University (SSU) marketing graduate Joshua Shaffer received this month the Alfred J. Seaman Award for Best Undergraduate Essay on Advertising and Society from the Advertising Educational Foundation (AEF). Shaffer won the award for his research paper entitled, “Innovating Advertising: Conventional v. Innovative Anthropomorphic Advertising Approaches in the 21st Century.” He received a plaque and $1,000 prize June … Continue reading “SSU Marketing Graduate Wins Top Award From Advertising Foundation”

Bicyclist Wins Dump The Pump Challenge

By | June 26, 2013

The trusty bicycle proved once again that it can often be quicker than the mighty automobile during Friday’s 5th Annual Dump the Pump Challenge. Savannah Bicycle Campaign member Jen Colestock crossed the City Hall finish line at 8:14 a.m., less than 15 minutes after the race began from the Twelve Oaks Shopping Center just south of DeRenne Avenue. Bus rider … Continue reading “Bicyclist Wins Dump The Pump Challenge”

Medient Studioplex Receives Bond Approvals from Effingham County IDA

By | June 26, 2013

The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (‘IDA’) has announced that the meeting of the Board held on the 19th of June 2013 approved the bond resolution with Medient Studios, Inc. (‘Medient’). The bond resolution allows for the formal process to begin for the issuance of Industrial Development Bonds related to the movie studio megadevelopment in Effingham County. The IDA authorized … Continue reading “Medient Studioplex Receives Bond Approvals from Effingham County IDA”

SCCPSS Announces Board of Education Audit Committee Meeting

By | June 26, 2013

The Board of Education’s Audit Committee meeting will be held on June 27, 2013. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:45am and will be held in Room 103 of the District’s Central Office, located at 208 Bull Street, Savannah GA, 31401. The next regular meeting will be held on August 22, 2013. There is no meeting in July. For … Continue reading “SCCPSS Announces Board of Education Audit Committee Meeting”