CENTER PARC CREDIT UNION SIGNS STADIUM NAMING-RIGHTS DEAL(ATLANTA, GA) The stadium formerly known as Turner Field is getting a new name. Georgia State University has signed a stadium naming-rights deal with Center Parc Credit Union. GSU, a Sun Belt Conference school, has agreed to a 15-year deal worth $21.5 million with the organization that operates under Atlanta Postal Credit Union, making it one of the richest naming rights deals outside of Power Five conferences, according to Sports Business Journal. Center Parc Credit Union plans to open two Chatham County locations in September at the Pooler Walmart, 160 Pooler Parkway, and the Savannah Walmart, 6000 Ogeechee Road.
https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2020/08/09/turner-field-to-receive-new-name-credit.html
SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Violence Service(SAVANNAH, GA) SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Violence Services is seeking the community’s help to raise $300,000 to continue serving a growing number of victims of domestic violence in the metro Savannah area during the COVID pandemic. For more information, visit www.safeshelter.org or call 912.629.0026
GRANTS
(LOWES) Lowe’s has announced that they are opening up another round of grant applications on Aug 31st. Grants of $20,000 will be made available to small business owners to help meet their most immediate needs. They are primarily focused on historically underserved communities, especially those enterprises owned or led by minorities and women. https://www.lisc.org/covid-19/small-business-assistance/small-business-relief-grants/lowes/
SBDC
(SBDC) The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Georgia
Southern University will hold four free webinars on emergency weather
preparedness for business from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. on Monday, August 24, through Thursday,
August 27 via Zoom. Participants will learn about emergency loan programs available, how to plan for continuity after a disaster, state, and federal requirements for reentry to evacuated communities. Registration is required: https://www.georgiasbdc.org/training/?center=southern%20coastal
(REPUTATION MATRIX™) If you are a small business owner or non profit, join author Marjorie Young, the founder of Carriage Trade Public Relations® on August 31, 2020 at 8pm-9pm on an interactive Zoom call. This marketing support group is open to small business owners and non profits for free. Guests can ask questions on how to increase their visibility, credibility and positive word of mouth in the community and online. To receive the ZOOM link, please sign up for the email here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/JZgxZJM/MARJORIEYOUNG
Article about the book: https://www.savannahnow.com/business/20200813/five-steps-savannah-public-relations-expert-releases-new-book-to-help-small-businesses-get-exposure
ENMARKET
(WTOC) Enmarket and a coalition of local businesses donated more than 50,000 reusable water bottles to returning students in Savannah-Chatham and Effingham County public schools.State guidelines recommend that schools turn off water fountains during the pandemic.
https://www.wtoc.com/2020/08/12/local-businesses-donate-reusable-water-bottles-students/
HOSPICE SAVANNAH SUMMER NIGHTS PARTY
(SAVANNAH, GA) Hospice Savannah is planning its first-ever virtual Summer Nights Party & Auction. Save-the-Date for a fun, fast-paced virtual party on Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. with proceeds supporting the vital Healing Arts of Music & Massage Therapy. Hospice Savannah will begin rolling out its auction items on Facebook starting September 16, including a fabulous trip to Alaska with a three-year window, personal planning concierge and no black-out dates. https://www.facebook.com/HospiceSavannahInc
HEROHELPME.COM
(SAVANNAH, GA) Are you or a loved one experiencing hardships with paying rent? If so, visit the HERO Database to find the assistance you need. The H.E.R.O (Health Effective Resource Organizations) Database is an online health and social services resource for Savannah-Chatham county residents. It is funded by the YMCA of Coastal Georgia and Healthy Savannah through grant funding awarded by the Centers for Disease Control’s REACH program to eliminate disparities in health outcomes based on race and income in Savannah and Chatham County. https://www.herohelpme.com/MatchList.aspx?k;;0;;N;0;3227;Rent%20&%20Utility%20Assistance;TopServices;All
LANDON NEEDS A HOME
(COASTALPETRESCUE.ORG) Landon is a male black Lab mix puppy that would make great new addition to your family. He loves to play with his foster brothers and sister and loves to snuggle up on the couch with his foster parents.
HOW TO SET UP FACEBOOK SHOPS TO SELL YOUR PRODUCTS
(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) Does your business sell physical products? Wondering how to sell your products using FB Shops? Learn how to create a Shop and how to add products to your shop. You’ll also discover whether your business is a good fit for Facebook Shops.
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