POOLER LIVINGOOD’S GRAND OPENING OCT. 25
ARYA HOSPITALITY BREAKS GROUND
ENMARKET RAISES ALMOST $130K FOR LLS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Due to the outpouring of community support, Enmarket is pleased to announce that the company has raised $128,240.88 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light the Night Walk. Since the company started this annual fundraiser in 2013, Enmarket has raised a total of $481,744.75 for LLS. For more information, please visit
www.lightthenight.org/ga
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Area Republican Women held the second annual Ladies, Guns and Ammo event at the Savannah Golf Club, located at 1661 E. President St. The event was intended to instruct women on the laws associated with handguns and proper safety protocols. Rachel Campos-Duffy was the featured keynote speaker for the luncheon. Campos-Duffy, the wife of Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, is a FOX News and FOX Business Contributor and a recurring guest host on hit shows, FOX & Friends and Outnumbered. She is a published author, communications consultant and television personality. Her presentation focused on political analysis and culture. For more information, please visit
http://sarw.org/event
BIGWIG BOAT BASH THURSDAY, NOV. 1
(SAVANNAH, GA) Come and support the 2018 Komen Coastal Georgia BigWigs at the BigWig Boat Bash on Thursday, Nov. 1. The event will take place on Savannah’s Riverboat, the Georgia Queen. Boarding begins at 6:00 p.m. and the boat will set sail at 7:00 p.m. Three winners will be announced. Tickets can be reserved at the link below and include hors-d’oeuvres, beverages, a silent auction and a chance to crown the Biggest BigWig!
http://coastalgeorgia.info-komen.org/site/Calendar?id=22559&view=Detail
FAITH EQUESTRIAN RECEIVES RECOGNITION
(SAVANNAH, GA) Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center is very proud to announce that two wonderful members of the organization received recognition from the Special Olympics of GA! Lauren Todd (athlete) and Kirk Meals (long-time volunteer). Check out The Special Olympics of GA area 17 Newsletter on the link below. Faith Equestrian is about to embark on another trip to Gainesville GA. to take eight athletes to compete with 200 other athletes in the Special Olympics State Show on October 18-21. This will be their 11th year of competing. You can help support the athletes by visiting their website at
www.faithetc.org click on Give
http://www.specialolympicsga.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/October-2018-GC.pdf
LOCAL UNITED WAY GIVES BACK TO HURRICANE VICTIMS
(SAVANNAH, GA) United Way of the Coastal Empire is partnering with Georgia Ports Authority and United Way Worldwide to provide hope and help to residents affected by Hurricane Michael. United Way of the Coastal Empire is assisting Georgia Ports Authority in collecting a container full of supplies and non-perishable food items for residents in Bainbridge, Florida. Those interested in volunteering can visit
www.uwce.org/volunteers
SUSAN SPEROS TALKS TECH TRENDS
PEACOCK AUTOMOTIVE OPENS AUDI DEALERSHIP
(JASPER COUNTY, S.C.) Peacock Automotive held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for its new $6 million Audi Hilton Head dealership prominently located at the entrance to Peacock Auto Mall on Highway 278 in Hardeeville, S.C. A VIP reception was held that evening at 5:30 p.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony with Audi representatives, Peacock Automotive representatives and local officials was held at 6:30 p.m. The public and the media were invited to attend. For more information, please visit
https://www.peacockautomotive.com/ or see this video:
https://youtu.be/EtnRD29RnlA
LDSS HOSTS 13TH ANNUAL BUDDY WALK
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) held their 13th annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, Oct. 6, in Forsyth Park. Individuals of all ages and abilities – and their pets – were invited, especially those in wheelchairs, carriages and strollers. LDSS officials said they drew more than 5,000 people to this year’s walk to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families. For more information, please visit http://www.ldssga.org/
NEW SOFTWARE ALLOWS ROTO-ROOTER TO OFFER FINANCING OPTIONS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Roto-Rooter Plumbers of Savannah is pleased to announce that they have launched a new operating software that delivers integrated premium financing to the customer on site. This new service is a mobile, cloud-based software platform that allows Roto-Rooter to streamline operations and improve customer service by offering a finance plan for major and minor plumbing needs. For more information, please visit
https://www.rotosavannah.com/home.html
SPEROS EXPANDS WITH NEW HIRES
(SAVANNAH, GA) Speros, a full-service technology company headquartered in Savannah, announces three new employees have joined the firm: Mary Elizabeth Sancomb, web and graphics designer; Dean Banyon, IT technician; and Michael Redmond, technology technician. For more information, please visit http://speros.com
6TH ANNUAL GRAB A BAG FOR KIDS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Horizons Savannah announces the 6th annual charity luncheon and purse auction called, Grab a Bag for Kids, will take place on Friday, November 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Savannah Golf Club, located at 1661 E President St. For more information, please visit
https://www.facebook.com/horizonssav/
SOCKS FOR THE HOMELESS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Realtor Cathy Rodgers has partnered with Divine Rest to collect socks for the homeless in Savannah in October and November. Divine Rest serves the homeless population in Savannah. With the help of volunteers, they visit the homeless camps, bringing them water and needed supplies. Their team of men and women have a goal to get women off the streets into a safe, stable environment. Donations of new socks can be dropped off at Unforgettable Bakery at 238 Eisenhower. For bulk donations collected at offices or cases of water, call Cathy Rodgers for pickup at 912-667-0102.
NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR BETHESDA ACADEMY SENIORS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Matthew Holden is the first recipient of an annual $1,000 college scholarship provided by the Garden Club of Savannah for a Bethesda Academy graduating senior who plans a future in soil conservation, farming or other types of agriculture. For more information, please visit
CYNTHIA WRIGHT RECEIVES 40 UNDER 40 AWARD
(SAVANNAH, GA) Cynthia Wright has been named to Georgia Trend’s prestigious 40 Under 40 List, which identifies upward trending young professionals from across the state. Wright, a junior partner at Carriage Trade PR, Inc. and Cecilia Russo Marketing, LLC, both headquartered in Savannah, is included in the twenty-second installment of the list. For more information, visit
http://www.georgiatrend.com/October-2018/Georgia-Trends-2018-40-Under-40/
FELDER & ASSOCIATES ADDS TWO
(SAVANNAH, GA) Felder & Associates is pleased to announce that Alma Johnson and Cathryn Sinclair have joined the Savannah architecture and design firm as project associates. They will assist in the production of construction documents, 3D models and other projects to help expedite the design process for the firm’s clients. For more information, visit www.felderassociates.net.
OKATIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECEIVES 150 SCIENCE BOOKS
(JASPER COUNTY, S.C.) Peacock Subaru Hilton Head, as part of its effort to improve education in its community, donated 150 award-winning science books to Okatie Elementary School. For the full story, please visit
https://youtu.be/Aef4F8_eXM8
FINAL LECTURE OF 2018 ENCOURAGE HEALTH SERIES
(SAVANNAH, GA) Pharmacologist and medical researcher Marija Djekic-Ivankovic, Ph.D., will present a free lunchtime lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 30, during the fourth and final the 2018 Encourage Health Education Series events in Savannah. Djekic-Ivankovic will share bone health safeguards, as well as the latest research findings in the advancement of new therapies and healing with natural products to improve patient bone health. To RSVP for this or any of the upcoming lectures, visit
www.healthysavannah.org. Seating is limited to 90 people.
SPEROS NAMED WILSON ELECTRONICS INSTALLER
(SAVANNAH, GA) Speros, a Savannah-based technology services company, has been named as the area’s only certified Wilson Electronics installer for wireless signal boosters. Wilson Electronics, a leader in the cellular signal booster market, is the longest-running manufacturer of wireless signal boosters in the country. For more information, please visit
speros.com
FAMILY PRESERVATION FOR TEENS PROGRAMS
HEALTHY SAVANNAH HOSTS HEALTH FEST
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Healthy Savannah Faith and Health Coalition, formed in 2014 to help faith-based organizations implement policies and programs to promote a holistic health culture, will host its first citywide health festival on Saturday, Oct. 20. The event, called Health Fest, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Bolton Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Montgomery Street. For more information, please visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/2077010738976710/
6-WORKSHOP SERIES COMING TO SAVANNAH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Mark your calendars for a terrific series of relevant, often requested workshops on topics of high interest to entrepreneurs. The monthly series commences on 18 October and runs through 21 march 2019. The registration fee for each session is $15. Details of each session will be made available as the sessions approach. Consult the SCORE web page at
www.savannah.score.org for the date, time and content for each session.