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$22K DONATION TO ‘VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE’
(JASPER CO.) Peacock Subaru was thrilled to present a check for $22,570 to Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine as part of the Subaru of America Share the Love
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CLEAN ENERGY ROADSHOW IN SAVANNAH: JUNE 8
Natural Gas Industry Touts Resiliency and Price Stability
(SAVANNAH, GA) The 2018 Clean Energy Roadshow; a statewide clean energy summit, with speakers representing natural gas, electric utilities, propane autogas and renewable energy, will hold the second of its 2018 4-city tour on June 8th beginning at 7:30AM at Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA. New this year, senior executives from the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) will present a special “State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia” update on IT and high-tech job growth and projections for the state’s economy. In addition to the summit, the event will also feature an outdoor vehicle display of alternative fuel buses, cars and trucks. This year’s presenters on the Natural Gas panel will be highlighting the resiliency and price stability of clean natural gas that is both abundant and cost efficient as a fuel for heating, cooking, manufacturing, vehicle operation and backup generators during emergency weather situations. For more information on the 2018 Clean Energy Roadshow on June 8, visit www.cleanenergyroadshow.
SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL LUNCHEON JUNE 5
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council Power Hour Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 5 at 11:30am at the Savannah Repertory Theatre. This month’s speakers will be John Jameson and Rita Elliott of Savannah Archaeology Group to talk about “The Archaeology of Savannah: A Key to Boosting Tourism and Visitor Interest.” RSVPs are required and lunch is provided. Contact Brooke Phillips, 912.644.6459or BPhillips@SavannahChamber.
LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY & TEDx
(SAVANNAH, GA) Designing a Legacy of Inclusion & Diversity for the Differently Abled | Brian Hussey | TEDxSavannah
(SAVANNAH, GA) On June 6 from 5-7pm, tap a barrel of tequila blended exclusively for the Old Pink House and Garabaldi by Herradura in Jalisca, Mexico. This unique event in historic Reynold’s Square, at the front door of the Old Pink House, will feature food stations, beer and wine, and Bosso Nova music by Bill Smith. Proceeds benefit Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter. Tickets are $50 and can soon be purchased online. https://www.facebook.
SPEROS OFFERS TIPS ON CHECK SCAMS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Counterfeit check scams are on the rise. There are some common signs to be aware of such as never sending money to someone you don’t know and being suspicious of overpayments. Learn more by watching this week’s security tip from Speros, Inc. at https://www.pii-protect.
RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS TO PREVENT MELANOMA
(SAVANNAH, GA) The American Cancer Society reports that more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. Dr. Corinne Howington of Low Country Dermatology shares her melanoma awareness tips to help individuals recognize the signs and take action to prevent melanoma. You can find the full article here http://www.savannahnow.
TACO TUESDAYS FOR PARK PLACE OUTREACH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Bull Street Taco has selected Park Place Outreach as the June non-profit for Taco Tuesdays. Every Tuesday in June, Bull Street Taco, 1608 Bull Street, will feature a special menu from which a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Park Place Outreach, a temporary residential shelter for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth ages 11-17. Follow this link https://www.facebook.com/
GDPR: DOES IT AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS?
(SAVANNAH, GA) GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, is a strict data policy for the European Union which went into effect on May 25, 2018. This regulation directly impacts countries around the globe that have an online presence. Speros of Savannah answers questions about GDPR and how it affects the way businesses collect, store and use customer data at https://speros.com/what-
THE POWER ISSUE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Charles Bowen of The Bowen Law Group was recently featured in South Magazine as one of the ‘south’s greatest lawyers.’ To view and learn more about The Bowen Law Group, visit http://www.
TAKE A TOUR OF AUDI HILTON HEAD
(JASPER COUNTY, SC) Audi Hilton Head is pleased to announce that they are now a dedicated Audi Sport facility, expanding their inventory of High-Performance Sport models and doubling the size of the current service shop.Take a tour of the brand new 30,000 square-foot Audi dealership at Peacock Auto Mall on U.S. 278.
THEY’RE NOT TEA-SING
(SAVANNAH, GA) All summer Enmarket is offering free ice tea to all customers with an in-store purchase. Teas include classic southern sweet tea, unsweet tea, and flavored teas. For more information on Enmarket, visit http://enmarket.com/
PORSCHE 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
(JASPER CO., SC) Porsche is official 70 years old! And in celebration, Peacock Automotive has planned a birthday party with the Porsche Club of America, Coastal Empire Region to be held on Saturday, June 9th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There’ll be more than a dozen classic Porsche automobiles on display to show the evolution of the car brand, and test drives will be available. To reserve a complimentary ticket and for more information visit https://sportscartogether.
LCD DONATES $500 TO CANCER CENTER
(SAVANNAH, GA) In recognition of National Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Corinne Howington of Low Country Dermatology presented $500 to the St. Joseph’s/Candler Foundations for Nancy N. and J. C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. For more information please visit https://carriagetradepr.
BOB JEPSON JR. SPEAKS TO BETHESDA ACADEMY SENIORS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Bethesda Academy recently hosted its Fifth Annual Scholarship Gala to support the Gateway Scholarship Fund and celebrate the graduating class of 2018. Proceeds from the gala provide scholarship funds for Bethesda students who would otherwise be unable to afford tuition. Bob Jepson Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Jepson Associates Inc., was this year’s keynote speaker. View his address to attendees at
TIPS FOR SELECTING MOUTHWASH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Dr. Angela Canfield of Sandfly Family Dental shares this tip on how to maintain a healthy smile: When its time to select your favorite flavor of mouthwash, be careful to choose one that does not contain alcohol. This healthy habit is important for cleaning biofilm and bacteria that you missed from brushing and flossing. Rinsing is also a great tool for getting an overall clean feeling. To learn more about Dr. Canfield and Sandfly Family Dental visit https://www.
THE 411 ON CRYPTOCURRENCY
(MASHABLE) Investing in Bitcoin: What you Need to Know
MILITARY SPOUSES
(SAVANNAH, GA) Recent Leadership Southeast Georgia graduates, work to create awareness for military spouses and to inform potential employers about opportunities within the military spouse community. To learn more visit, https://www.youtube.
BLUE JEANS AND BBQ BUSINESS CONNECTION
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Area Chamber’s June Business Connection networking event is set for Thursday, June 21 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Red Gate Farms, 136 Red Gate Farms Trail.Barbecue is provided by Gerald’s Pig & Shrimp. Tickets are $10 for Chamber members and $25 for member guests. For tickets or more information, visit:
SAVE $$ BY JOINING GIRL SCOUTS SOON
(SAVANNAH, GA) When you join Girl Scouts between May 1 and July 31, you can take advantage of the Extended Year Membership offer for new members. For a special low price of $35, you’ll get access to almost 17 months of Girl Scouts instead of 12. For more information, visit http://www.gshg.org/en/
SCORE: “TOOLS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS”
(SAVANNAH, GA) SCORE presents a key workshop on the planning factors and timing sequence necessary to successfully sell or transfer a small business. This workshop will be on 28 June, 11:30-1:00, SCORE office at 111 E. Liberty St. Savannah. Call (912)-652-4335 to register.
HORIZONS SAVANNAH GIVING DAY PASSES GOAL
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Horizons Savannah Giving Day, held Wednesday, May 16, raised more than $77,000 to benefit the Horizons Savannah program resulting in their largest Giving Day ever. Horizons Savannah’s raised funds will go to directly to helping close the opportunity gap for low-income Kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Chatham County and the greater Savannah area. For more information visit, http://
SAVANNAH’S BIGGEST CONVENTION EVER
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah is welcoming its largest city-wide convention ever from June 12-20 when the National Beta Club Convention comes to the Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island. The convention for high-achieving students in grades 4th through 12th offers club members the opportunity to share project ideas and showcase their academic and leadership abilities with peers from around the globe. More than 20,000 students and 5,000 adult chaperones will be in attendance, staying in hotels all across the area including Pooler, the Southside, Midtown and the Historic District. Follow this link for more information on the convention http://www.
POWER HOUR WITH THE CHAMBER
(SAVANNAH, GA) Join the Chamber’s Small Business Council for a lunch-and-learn, Tuesday June 5 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Savannah Repertory Theatre, 980 Industrial Drive, 31415. The speaker is John Jameson of Savannah Archaeology Advocacy Group. He will discuss how small businesses benefit from a greater public awareness of archaeology and its potential to draw more tourists and stimulate the local economy. cost for Chamber members is $12. Contact Brooke Phillips at BPhillips@SavannahChamber.com or 912-644-6459 or Leah Coleman at LColeman@SavannahChamber.com, 912-644-6458.
REGIONAL LEADERS PRESENT TO LSEGA
(CHATHAM COUNTY) Leadership Southeast Georgia (LSEGA), a regional leadership program designed to advance the economic and community development in the 10-county southeast Georgia region, hosted well respected statewide and local leaders during their 2018 graduation weekend held in Savannah, Georgia. The group toured the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, The Georgia Ports Authority and HCA Memorial Hospital, rode on buses provided by Chatham Area Transit and enjoyed dinners at the home of Cora Bett Thomas, CEO of Cora Bett Thomas Realty and Charles Bowen, Founder of The Bowen Law Group and the Savannah Film Alliance. For more information, visit: http://www.lsega.com/
GEORGIA ENTERTAINMENT 102 EVENT
(ATLANTA, GA) Guests are invited mingle with the who’s who of the entertainment industry as Georgia Entertainment 102 provides an overview of key industry data and review the recent legislative session. Charles Bowen of The Bowen Law Group and the Savannah Film Alliance will present again this year. This will be one of the final events at the iconic Moonshine Post Productions location as they are shifting to a new location. This is an invite only event. If you would like an invitation, please contact https://
AUTISM SCHOOL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Advance Academy is the only year-round day school in southeast Georgia for children, ages 6-18, diagnosed with ASD. Advance Academy is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and is a provider for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship program. And they are now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year! For more information, please visit http://www.
BETHESDA ACADEMY GRADUATION
(SAVANNAH, GA) PHOTOS from Bethesda Academy’s graduation: http://www.savannahnow.com/
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
(INC) 4 Issues You Need to Fix for Awesome Communication in Your Business: https://www.inc.com/wanda-
FELDER & ASSOCIATES RECEIVES HSF PRESERVATION AWARD
(SAVANNAH, GA) Historic Savannah Foundation recently announced the winners of the annual Preservation Awards, recognizing excellence in preservation for Savannah and Chatham County. Brian K. Felder (Felder & Associates) received a Preservation Award to honor his architectural work on the Levy Beach Cottage on Tybee Island. Established in 2012, Felder & Associates specializes in historic preservation, commercial architecture, adaptive reuse architecture, corporate interior design, high-end residential design, green building, and neo-traditional building. For more information or to contact Felder & Associates, call (912) 777-3979, or visit www.felderassociates.net
JOB POSTING
(SAVANNAH, GA) A local construction company is looking to hire an administrative assistant as they continue to grow and expand in the Lowcountry. For more information or to apply, please call 912-777-3404.
SAVANNAH TRIBUNE CELEBRATES 143 YEARS
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Tribune is hosting A Biscuit Brunch and Sneaker Ball to celebrate their 143rd year of operation and 191st year for the Black Press on Saturday, August 11 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at The DeSoto, 15 East Liberty St. More information is coming soon on the event to include ticket prices, a special salute to journalists, and ways to support a charitable organization all in honor of this anniversary celebration. Read The Savannah Tribune online at https://savannahtribune.com
PRESCRIPTION FOR LIFE: 4 PILLARS OF HEALTH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Dr. Evelyn Higgins will present a free lunchtime lecture on Tuesday, June 26, during Enmarket’s second of four 2018 Encourage Health Education Series events in Savannah. Higgins will speak on The Prescription for Life: 4 Pillars of Health, which looks at health as more than just the absence of disease by investigating the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual elements of wholeness. The speech will be Livestreamed at Healthy Savannah’s and Enmarket’s Facebook pages. For more information, visit www.healthysavannah.org
COASTAL PET RESCUE INTRODUCES KT
(SAVANNAH, GA) KT is an 8 week old, female American Bicolor kitten currently living at Coastal Pet Rescue. She loves to play and to be picked up and snuggled. To view KT and other pets available for adoption, visit http://