COASTAL STATES BANK ANNOUNCES SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM
(SAVANNAH, GA / HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC / CHARLESTON, SC) – Coastal States Bank (“CSB”) has announced its 48-Hour Small Business Loan Program, a streamlined lending solution designed to provide qualified small businesses with loan approval decisions in as little as two business days. please visit www.coastalstatesbank.com.
COLONIAL CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Colonial Chemical Solutions (CCS/Colonial Chemicals), a division of Colonial Group Inc., has announced the acquisition of Integrity Partners Group (IPG), a specialty chemical distribution platform that includes the legacy businesses of Chemisphere and Chemsolv. Colonial Chemical Solutions is a division of Colonial Group Inc, providing chemical distribution, storage, handling, and logistics services to a broad range of industrial and specialty markets. The company is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia. colonialgroupinc.com
LOCAL ARCHITECTURE FIRM CDH PARTNERS
(SAVANNAH, GA) CDH Partners has announced the addition of Heli Shah as Project Director in the firm’s Savannah office. In this role, Shah will oversee project teams, manage client relationships, and help expand the firm’s presence throughout the Southeast, with a particular focus on Savannah and surrounding communities. www.cdhpartners.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN BESTOWS OUTSTANDING PARTNER AWARD TO HEALTHY SAVANNAH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah recently received the Outstanding Partner Award from Georgia Southern University’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. The honor recognizes the organization’s support of the College, students, and faculty, and its commitment to the community and public health. The award was presented at the University’s Creative Scholars Showcase on April 8, 2026, in Statesboro, Ga. Funded by the CDC’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Program, Healthy Savannah is working to support sustainable health equity for racial and ethnic minority populations in low-wealth neighborhoods, with a focus on nutrition, physical activity, and breastfeeding.
REPORTS FROM 12 SAVANNAH INDUSTRIES
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah’s small business community gathered the 2026 State of Small Business, part of the Mayor’s Small Business Conference, where local industry leaders delivered rapid-fire insights designed to help entrepreneurs make smarter business decisions in an increasingly complex economy. The program was founded in 2013 by Joe Marchese and Marjorie Young with a clear mission: give local small business owners access to hard-to-find local economic intelligence. Recognizing that meaningful small business data is often difficult to obtain, the founders invited respected industry leaders to share firsthand observations, trend forecasts, and practical insights to help business owners better navigate changing market conditions. https://carriagetradepr.com/
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HURRICANE SEASON
(THE CURRENT GA) Hurricane season is forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino. The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30. MORE INFO
CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR MARK ROBERTSON
(SAVANNAH, GA) Friends, listeners and community members are invited to gather for a celebration of life honoring longtime radio personality Mark Robertson on Sunday, June 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Barn at New Riverside, 30 Red Barn Drive in Bluffton. Free parking. Robertson, a beloved voice of 98.7 The River for 48 years, died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His passing marks the loss of a trusted broadcaster, community advocate, and friend to generations across Savannah and Bluffton. https://
FREE BATTLE OF THE BANDS BENEFIT CONCERT
(SAVANNAH, GA) A free “battle of the bands” concert is planned for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12 at Asbury Memorial Church at 1008 E. Henry St, in Savannah. The concert will feature GreyDog Collective, performing “mostly happy songs about breakups,” and Swaytuned, performing “folk, rock and blues to thrill and amuse.” The event is free and open to the public. A love offering will be collected with proceeds going to the church’s music program.
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PURPOSE & PLANTS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Purpose & Plants, founded by wellness strategist Chelsea Dye and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Yolanda Rivera-Caudill, is launching a new live course experience beginning June 16 at 12 pm for busy, high-performing, overwhelmed, or health-conscious individuals seeking practical, science-backed tools for stress, energy, food, mindset, movement, and sustainable health. The course expands on the conversations featured in Their Compass Method podcast in partnership with WSAV, where the pair translate real wellness science into realistic everyday action.
More information is available at www.purposeandPlants.com
BARBARA TREADWELL
(SAVANNAH, GA / NEW YORK, NY) A new episode of the podcast Love & Money with Barbara Treadwell is now available, offering guidance on how families can secure lifetime income for an adult disabled child after a parent’s death. Episode 10, titled “Lifetime Income for the Adult Disabled Child,” expands on a previous discussion and provides practical strategies for long-term financial planning tailored to individuals with disabilities. The episode is available at BarbaraTreadwell.com. Listeners can also follow @LoveAndMoneyPodcast on Instagram and “Love & Money with Barbara Treadwell” on Facebook for updates and future episodes.
CAMP BUDDY
(SAVANNAH, GA) Camp Buddy is celebrating 17 years, and launching a graduation ceremony as its first campers enter adulthood. Camp Buddy Effingham: June 8-12 • Camp Buddy Chatham: June 22-26
SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
(SAVANNAH, GA) Summer STEAM Wednesdays with Chatham County Extension 4-H at Savannah Children’s Museum. Register your child for new Chatham County Extension 4-H hands-on STEAM summer programs at the new indoor STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum. Designed for students ages 10-12, with older youth welcome, these interactive, one-hour sessions explore science, nature, genetics, conservation, and environmental education through engaging activities and discovery-based learning. Sign up for individual sessions or the complete program series. Included with museum admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Limited spots available. Pre-registration required. To RSVP: ahart@chsgeorgia.org or 912-651-4292. See the program schedule with dates and topics here: https://www.instagram.com/p/
HEALTHY WALKS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Join the Healthy Savannah team every Tuesday morning for a #healthy walk or head out to explore a local trail on your own. The team is also offering a Saturday walk series.
https://healthysavannah.org/
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UPCOMING WALKS:
– June 2nd: Tatemville Community Center, 7:30 AM, 333 Coleman St, Savannah, GA 31405
– June 9th: Laurel Grove North, 7:30 AM, 1110 May St, Savannah, GA 31415
– June 16th: L Scott Stell, 8:00 AM, 195 Scott Stell Rd, Savannah, Georgia, 31419
– June 23rd: Forsyth Park, 7:30 AM, the corner of Park Avenue and Drayton Street near tennis courts
– June 30th: Islands YMCA, 7:30 AM, 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Savannah, GA 31410
– July 7th: Daffin ParK, 7:30 AM, Meet at Herty Pines Dog Park
– July 14th: Laurel Grove South, 7:30 AM, 2101 Kollock St, Savannah, Georgia, 31415
– July 18th: Saturday, Police Memorial Trail 8:00 AM, Meet at Hearty Pines Dog Park
MAKING THE HEALTHY CHOICE THE EASY CHOICE
(SAVANNAH, GA) What if the healthy choice was the easy choice? That’s the world Healthy Savannah is striving to build every day for all Savannahians. The non-profit recently released a public service video outlining its top priorities of elevating health equity, increasing food access, hosting community walks and promoting breastfeeding, all through community collaboration. Learn more and join the movement.
SIFTER – FREE SUBSCRIPTION
(SAVANNAH, GA) Grocery shopping is complicated. Your child is allergic to peanuts and dairy. Your partner is a vegan who avoids gluten. You have digestive issues and high cholesterol. It’s hard to figure out which foods are safe to eat. Healthy Savannah is currently offering a FREE subscription to Sifter, a digital tool to help you find foods that match your personal dietary needs and preferences. You can use it to shop at your local grocery store and make healthier food purchases. Visit healthysavannah.org, click on the pop-up link (https://healthysavannah.
SEEKING PHOTOGRAPHERS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah wants to understand how our local environment impacts your ability to stay active and get around. For this project, we are looking for volunteers willing to share their voices and narrate the real, lived experiences behind the photos they capture. By pairing visual evidence with your personal stories, we can paint a complete picture and advocate for safer, more accessible spaces for all of our communities.
HEALTHY SAVANNAH VIDEO RECOGNIZES “BREASTFEEDING WELCOME HERE” ORGANIZATIONS
(SAVANNAH, GA) — Healthy Savannah has released a new video public service announcement featuring Savannah Downtown Business Association Director Mia Mance recognizing local organizations that provide designated lactation spaces and supportive policies for breastfeeding and nursing employees, customers, students, and guests as part of its “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” initiative. The one-minute video is available online at https://healthysavannah.org/
THE CURRENT GA
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Current GA investigation into the Georgia child welfare system has won a top Atlanta Press Club honor. The Georgia Office of the Child Advocate has adopted findings after an investigation exposed flawed testing. https://carriagetradepr.com/
TOASTMASTERS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Toastmasters Preparing Speakers (STPS) will host a free virtual Showcase Meeting on June 6 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST via Zoom. The event focuses on communication, leadership and growth. Returning Toastmasters, guests and professionals are welcome. Details: https://7340070.
NEW SAVANNAH BLESSINGDALES TO OPEN JULY 15
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) The Living Vine will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newest Blessingdales Thrift Store location on Wednesday, July 15, at 11 a.m. at 10010 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31406, in Picadilly Square. The new 12,300-square-foot store is located in the former Hancock Fabrics and Tuesday Morning location on 10010 Abercorn St, Savannah and has approximately 45 parking spaces for shoppers and donors. Community members attending the grand opening are encouraged to bring a pack of diapers to help support mothers and babies served through The Living Vine maternity home program. Blessingdales Thrift Stores help fund the mission of The Living Vine, a maternity home program dedicated to helping homeless pregnant women and mothers build stable futures through housing, education, life skills training, spiritual growth and workforce development. 912-352-9998 or visit thelivingvine.org.
COLONIAL OIL
(SAVANNAH, Ga, and SANDERSVILLE, GA) Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. (COI),
a division of Savannah-headquartered Colonial Group, Inc., has announced the acquisition of
Atkinson Oil Company LLC, a Sandersville-based commercial distributor of fuel and lubricants known for its experienced team and strong safety and service record. https://carriagetradepr.com/
ANNE CORDEIRO
(SAVANNAH, GA) Anne Cordeiro, M.A., CFRE, launches a consulting firm focused on helping
nonprofit organizations strengthen their fundraising strategies, develop compelling grant
proposals, and build sustainable systems for long-term growth. A seasoned fundraising
professional with more than 20 years of experience, Cordeiro has worked extensively with
mission-driven organizations across Coastal Georgia to secure and steward funding that
supports meaningful community impact. https://
GA MANUFACTURERS NEED STABILITY
(SavannahCEO) Opinion | Georgia Manufacturers Need Stability — Not More Trade Whiplash
By COO Matt Bush, SESOLINC Group, Inc. https://savannahceo.com/news/
INC. NAMES scDataCom TO ITS 2026 LIST OF THE FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES IN THE SOUTHEAST
(SAVANNAH, GA) Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that scDataCom has been ranked No. 46 on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Southeast list – the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Southeast. The region includes South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico. An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals list offers a data-driven look at the independent small businesses driving growth across the Southeast economy. Companies on this year’s list demonstrate exceptional revenue expansion, resilience, and job creation during a challenging economic period. visit www.inc.com.