| MAYOR’S SMALL BUSINESS WEEK CELEBRATION AT THE ENMARKET ARENA
(SAVANNAH, GA) In conjunction with Savannah Small Business Week, local small business owners will participate in a learning and networking event at the Mayor’s Small Business Conference April 29-May 1 at the Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave, Savannah, GA 31415. On Monday, April 29, The City of Savannah will kick off with a press conference announcing National Small Business Week, followed by marketing and procurement workshops and a job fair. At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, Carver State Bank is sponsoring The State of Small Business in the Savannah Area. Fourteen local trends will be presented by 14 local industry experts sharing key insights. The full schedule of events is available at https://www.savannahga.gov/3481/Mayors-Small-Business-Conference. |
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| CHATHAM COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH DASHBOARD: DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) The Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition hosts the largest data hub in the community with 250 community-level indicators covering four coastal counties, helping strategically move the community towards accomplishing specified goals in four key theme areas: Economy, Education, Health, and Quality of Life. CGIC’s Community Health Dashboard hosts data from the Georgia Department of Public Health that shows drug overdose deaths in Chatham County increased by over 38% from 2021 to 2022.
https://www.coastalgaindicators.org/index.php?module=indicators&controller=index&gclid=CjwKCAiAlJKuBhAdEiwAnZb7lZrskBe4R-T91m-03k6kQQavETfeQCp_2fPrHNdtyilNgSA-jA0BUBoCLrkQAvD_BwE |
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| BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Did you know a baby’s brain grows 80% in the first 18 months? Get Georgia Reading, a partner of the Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition, wants you to know that early brain development and the power of verbal interactions with infants and toddlers can be powerful influencers that will affect school attendance, summer learning loss, and other aspects of early learning and development.
https://getgeorgiareading.org/framework-overview/ |
| WEEKLY HEALTHY SAVANNAH WALK
(SAVANNAH, GA) Join the Healthy Savannah team every Tuesday for a #healthy walk or head out to explore a local trail on your own. Join us for a two-mile walk at 7:30 a.m. on April 30 at Tubby’s Tank House parking lot at 2909 River Dr, Thunderbolt, GA 31404.
https://healthysavannah.org/healthy-activities/ |
| GET GEORGIA READING
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Did you know two-thirds of Georgia’s third-graders are not reading on grade level? This brings long-term negative consequences to these children, their families, their communities, and our state. Get Georgia Reading Campaign, a partner of Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition, has developed strategies so every child in Georgia can become a proficient reader by the end of third grade, paving the way to improved outcomes throughout school and life.
https://getgeorgiareading.org/ |
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| PROJECT SMILE
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Project Smile, a non-profit dental mission, commemorates over three decades of providing free essential dental care and community support to children in Belize. Dr. Steve Acuff, the founder of Project Smile, together with his wife Montie Acuff, have been pivotal figures in this mission. Dr. Roy Maynard of Georgetown Family Dental and his wife Dr. Crystal Williams of Georgetown Orthodontics, along with two others Georgetown Family Dental staff members Sojourner Mays and Shea Bryant, joined forces with a dental team from Ohio to undertake the Project Smile.
https://carriagetradepr.com/project-smile-marks-32-years-of-global-dental-outreach-and-service-in-belize/ |
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| WHY AREN’T CHILDREN LEARNING TO READ?
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Children cannot learn when they are hungry, sick, or scared. Get Georgia Reading, a partner of the Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition, wants you to know far too many children in Georgia lack access to quality health care, housing, nutrition, and supportive learning environments. And that, far too many children experience the trauma of stress and violence in their homes and neighborhoods, inhibiting their ability to learn and grow. It’s time to challenge conventional approaches, establish new cross-sector collaborations, and support collective action in communities throughout the state.
https://getgeorgiareading.org/framework-overview/ |
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| ENMARKET CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF 131ST STORE WITH COMMUNITY EVENT AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
(SAVANNAH BUSINESS JOURNAL) Enmarket celebrated the grand opening of its latest store, marking a significant milestone as the 131st Enmarket convenience store to serve the Southeast community. Located at the intersection of White Bluff Road and Eisenhower Drive, this newly constructed store brings an array of offerings to the area. Photo by Bunny Ware.
https://www.savannahbusinessjournal.com/featured/april-23%e2%80%94-enmarket-celebrates-grand-opening-of-131st-store-with-community-event-and/article_2d577656-fe42-11ee-92e9-033cedbff39f.html |
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