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MARITIME AFTER HOURS DONATES TO RMHC
(SAVANNAH, GA) For the fifth consecutive year, Savannah Maritime After Hours presented a holiday donation to the Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire. This year, the donation was increased by $500, for a total of $2,000, which will be used to support the growing needs of the House and their residents. For more information, please visit http://www.wtoc.com/
GIVE BACK TO PARK PLACE OUTREACH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Give back to Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter this holiday season. See their wish list here: https://www.myregistry.
CECILIA RUSSO TURNER RECEIVES COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire has honored Cecilia Russo Turner of Cecilia Russo Marketing as a 2018 Community Impact Award recipient. The community impacts awards program began in 2014 to recognize long-time contributors, businesses and volunteers for outstanding achievement in serving local Ronald McDonald House children and families. For more information, please visit http://www.wtoc.com/
OPEN FOR BUSINESS® RECAP
(OPEN FOR BUSINESS®) Did you miss November’s session of Open for Business®? We had special guest, Sherry Daniel, of Roto-Rooter Plumbers of Savannah with us talking about the power of an intern. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/
“SANTA’S WORKSHOP” COMES ALIVE AT PEACOCK AUTOMOTIVE
(JASPER COUNTY, SC) Peacock Automotive held their second annual “Santa’s Workshop” Christmas event. Families enjoyed gingerbread cookie decorating and Christmas caroling with local musician David Ross, as well as a hot chocolate bar and hot dogs. Santa Claus was available for photos. The event was free and open to the public. For more information on Peacock Automotive, please visit https://www.
BETHESDA ACADEMY PRESIDENT RECEIVES GEORGIA GOAL AWARD
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program recently presented Michael Hughes, president of Bethesda Academy in Savannah, with the GOAL Advocacy Award. The award acknowledges individuals who have displayed passion and perseverance when appealing to legislators to preserve, protect and expand the program’s scholarship opportunities. For more information, please visit http://www.
DONATE TO THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE THIS CHRISTMAS
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire is in need of supplies to help with the operations of the House. Wishlist items include quick meals (soups, Ramen noodles, mac and cheese); individually packaged snacks; boxes of cereal and drinks; high efficiency free and clear laundry detergent and dryer sheets; hand sanitizer and hand soap; bathroom, shower and toilet bowl cleaners; Swiffer Wet Jet fluid and pads; disposable bowls, plates, utensils and gloves; 33-gallon trash bags; 60 watt CFL light bulbs; toothbrushes and toothpaste, dishwasher tablets, sponges and liquid dish soap; Febreze; gallon zip-lock bags; tissues; disinfectant wipes and gas/grocery gift cards. All donated items should be new, unopened and unused. For more information, please call the House at 912-350-7641, or visit http://www.
DAWN BAKER SPEAKS ON DAWN’S DAUGHTER
(SAVANNAH, GA) Listen to Dawn Baker, founder of Dawn’s Daughter, Ltd. whose main goal is to provide unique, life-changing programs, activities and experiences which will enhance the development of girls and young women, inspire them to pursue excellence and much more. View the interview here: https://drive.google.
DEWITT TILTON GROUP TO DELIVER HOLIDAY MEALS TO LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE STATIONS
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Dewitt Tilton Group, a premier commercial construction firm in Savannah, will deliver holiday meals to the Thunderbolt Police and Fire Stations on Thursday, December 20, as a way to say thank you to our local servicemen. The meals will be delivered in to-go boxes for easy transportation. Chris Tilton and Andrew Dewitt, principals of The Dewitt Tilton Group, will pack the boxes at 12:30 p.m. and hand-deliver the meals at 1 p.m. The meals will include turkey, stuffing and sides with all of the fixings of a home-cooked meal. Altogether, over 30 first responders and staff members are expected to receive a meal. For more information on the Dewitt Tilton Group, please visit www.dewitttiltongroup.
WISHLIST ITEMS FOR COASTAL PET RESCUE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Looking to donate this holiday season? The local Coastal Pet Rescue could use a little extra help! Please see their wish list items at the link below and consider giving back to our local pets in need. https://www.amazon.com/
DINNER CABARET FOR A GOOD CAUSE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Wesley member Craig Hanson had a life-saving liver transplant on October 15. For 18 years Craig has taught 5th grade science at Isle of Hope Elementary where he has been teacher-of-the-year 3 times. For 11 years, he has sung with the Wesley Choir. Grab your flapper dresses and fedoras and join the Wesley Choir for a Roaring 20s Dinner Cabaret benefiting Craig. Dine on a three-course meal with wine, and feast your ears upon music from choir members including songs by Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone, as well as, music from Carmen, Cabaret, and more! Visit the Facebook page for more information: https://www.
E-COMMERCE TIPS
(OPEN FOR BUSINESS®) The top 25 E-commerce problems and mistakes to avoid: https://
PARK PLACE OUTREACH RECEIVES $4,200 WORTH OF PLUMBING FROM LOCAL ROTO-ROOTER
(SAVANNAH, GA) Roto-Rooter Plumbers of Savannah donated $4,200 worth of plumbing equipment to Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter as part of their “Give the Gift of Plumbing” program. The home, which serves runaway, homeless and at-risk youth ages 11-17, received seven new toilets, a new garbage disposal and a new kitchen faucet. For more information visit https://www.savannahnow.
FELDER & ASSOCIATES RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
(SAVANNAH, GA) Felder & Associates has been named as a Silver Winner in the 2018 Brick in Architecture Awards program for its work on the Bouhan Falligant building. Only 19 projects were selected for recognition. Felder serves as the design firm for the structure that anchors the south end of Savannah’s Forsyth Park and is the new home for the city’s oldest law firm. For more information, please visit http://savannahceo.com/
SAVANNAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE HOSTS THE 15TH ANNUAL GALA
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Opportunity Award Gala, the Savannah Technical College’s signature fundraising event, honors deserving civic leaders in our community for a lifetime of service in creating and enhancing opportunities for others to succeed. This year’s honoree was Ted Kleisner. Now in its 15th year, the event gathered 300 community and civic leaders for a celebratory evening honoring a special individual. The evening also showcased the talents of students enrolled in the college’s award-winning Culinary Arts programs. Proceeds went to support the renovation of 7 West Bay Street to house the college’s Savannah Culinary Institute. The 2018 sponsors include Cecilia Russo Marketing, Gulfstream, AT&T, Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce / Visit Savannah, BankSouth, Hansen Architects, Dick Eckburg, Bob Jepson, Don Waters, Stratton Leopold and others. For more information, please see https://www.savannahnow.
LSEGA ALUMNI OPEN CITIZENS BANK & TRUST IN RICHMOND HILL
(RICHMOND HILL, GA) Local banking executives, Jon Seagraves and Brad Brookshire announced they have teamed with Citizens Bank and Trust to open a full-service banking office in Richmond Hill. Both Seagraves and Brookshire have lived in Richmond Hill for many years, and are eager to revitalize the face of local, community-oriented banking to better serve the rapidly expanding market. Both Seagraves and Brookshire are also alumni of Leadership Southeast Georgia. For more information, please visit https://citizensga.com/
SAVANNAH SCORE PRESENTS “WHO ARE MY CUSTOMERS AND WHERE ARE THEY?”
(SAVANNAH, GA) This seminar, the latest offering in Savannah SCORE’s popular “Tools to Grow Your Business” series, will focus on helping aspiring business owners and existing businesses get a better understanding of their customers’ profile and where they are located. Gary Johnson, Certified Mentor for SCORE and a subject matter expert in marketing and operations for manufacturing, distribution and retail industries will be speaking. The seminar is on December 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at SCORE Savannah, 111 E. Liberty Street, Savannah. Registration is required, and seats are limited. The cost is $20, payable in advance or at the door. To register call SCORE at 912-652-4335. https://
15 to 20 ROTARIANS TO TRAVEL TO INDIA, NEW TRIP PLANNED
(DISTRICT 6920) A second trip is being planned to India to immunize children from polio. This is a 10-day journey, starting on January 29, 2019, in New Deli. The cost for the program is $2,115. Contact Nancy Barbee for details. nbarbee@gmail.com
HELP SMASH ALZHEIMERS!
(SAVANNAH, GA) Help Smash Alzheimers! Take a video of you smashing something (anything), post it to your social media and mention the website, www.SmashAlzheimers.com. This is a fundraiser, so get to smashing! For more information, please contact John Whitwell at jwhitwell2003@yahoo.com.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW GUARD
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Magazine announces the next generation of entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators. These community and business leaders have distinguished themselves by their professional achievements and philanthropic service within Savannah and the Coastal Empire: http://www.
AUNT LAURIE’S FINALIST FOR EXCELLENCE IN WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AWARD
(KIAWAH ISLAND, SC) The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce recently honored several businesses that realize diversity and inclusion is as important to the community as it is to the success of the business. Aunt Laurie’s was one of three finalists for the Workplace Diversity Award in the small/medium employer category. www.auntlauries.com
LDSS KICKS OFF 3-21 CAMPAIGN
(SAVANNAH, GA) Did you know that people with Down Syndrome have three copies of chromosome 21-? The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) has kicked off their 3-21 Year End Giving Campaign which will run through December 31. You can donate at ldssga.org
BETHESDA ACADEMY FARM FEATURED
(SAVANNAH, GA) Bethesda Academy Farm and Gardens Director, Merrin Slocombe shares the value and importance of Bethesda’s farm for students in this Connect Savannah article: https://www.
SAVANNAH VET, A SCORE BIZPITCH WINNER, LAUNCHES PET CARE APP
(SAVANNAH, GA) Dr. Jason King, CEO of Live Oak Veterinary Neurology, has launched the new “Heel!” veterinary network app to promote quality pet care and medication compliance. The free app will send medication reminders to pet owners and helps them communicate with veterinary professionals on prescription refills, therapy details and other pet health issues. For more information, please visit www.heelapp.com Read more here: https://www.
SPEROS PRESENTS MONTHLY TIPS: PHISHING
(SAVANNAH, GA) Do you know what phishing is? From advance-fee scams to spoofed email addresses, phishing has been a common attack. It is critical to understand how phishing works with so many variations of the scam being out there. Learn more here: https://www.pii-protect.
FACEBOOK ADVERTISING COSTS BY INDUSTRY
(OPEN FOR BUSINESS®) Check out the Facebook advertising costs broken down by industry from 2018: https://
ENMARKET LAUNCHES FRICTIONLESS CHECKOUT
(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmarket convenience stores are making an enhancement to their mobile app that will allow customers to buy items through their phones and save a trip to the register. Enmarket, one of the first convenience store chains in the U.S. to use the new mobile payment technology, has partnered with Skip, a mobile self-checkout service. The technology is designed to reduce the speed of checkout from an average of 60 seconds to an instant checkout action controlled by the customer. For more information on Skip Frictionless Checkout, please visit
DEWITT TILTON GROUP LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Dewitt Tilton Group, a commercial construction firm located in Savannah, has launched a redesigned website. The new website provides prospective clients with information on the commercial design and construction process along with a portfolio of projects in progress and completed work. For more information, please visit https://www.
ENMARKET HOCKEY CLASSIC SCHEDULED FOR JAN. 18-19
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah’s favorite Enmarket Hockey Classic will be held Friday, January 18, through Saturday, January 19. Become a sponsor and entertain clients or reward employees with tickets and VIP passes. Sponsorships and ticket packages not only include the VIP experience, but many other great marketing assets including in-game and fan experience opportunities. To confirm your sponsorship, call Julie Musselman at 912.484.6688. To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.etix.com/