(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, APRIL 15, 2013

 

(POOLER / SAVANNAH) Joe Marchese Commercial Construction and Goodwill of the Coastal Empire are teaming up to for their third annual drive to divert thousands of pounds of unwanted electronics from landfills while helping people to transform their lives, on Earth Day, April 22, 2013. Join the movement by cleaning out your storeroom, closet, business or home of all unwanted electric, electronic and computer related items. Bring those obsolete monitors, keyboards, printers and mice and keep them from leaching dangerous materials into the earth at no cost to you. We will also be accepting household items such as gently used shoes and clothing on Monday, April 22nd from 7am to 6pm at the Westside Business Park in Pooler, on Highway 80 across from the new Spanky’s restaurant. Turn in next to the Komastu dealer located west of the main entrance of Westside Business Park at 1212 US Highway 80 in Pooler, GA. and look for the red and white striped tent. www.joemarcheseconstruction.com   

 

(RICHMOND HILL, GA) The Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce will host its 2nd Quarter Business Forum on Tuesday, April 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Richmond Hill City Center.  A forum on "The Top 10 Tips to Create a Powerful Business Plan." A business plan is essential to help the owner validate the business concept and set clear goals. It also gives investors, banks, suppliers, partners and potential hires information to make decisions about working with the company. The forum will be presented by Kenneth Zapp, Ph.D., a SCORE mentor and Professor Emeritus, Metropolitan State University. RSVP www.RHBCchamber.org (912) 756-3444  
 

(BLUFFTON, SC) One of the fundamental elements of Sustainable Success is a good Management Information System (MIS) and accounting and financial statements are at the core of the small business MIS systems. You don’t have to be an accountant or CPA to understand your financial statements, but you do need to know how to read them, interpret them, and use them for decision making. Rockwell Business Solutions will present a seminar designed for non-financial people who want to better understand and use their financial information on April 30, 2013. For information please contact Roy Austin at 843-597-4826, http://www.rockwellbusinesssolutions.com 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Wesley Community Centers of Savannah, Inc. is thrilled to be partnering with Comcast to "make change happen" on Comcast Cares Day 2013 – scheduled to take place at Wesley on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 1 pm – 5 pm. Comcast employees and their friends and families will be beautifying Wesley by completing a variety of projects.

 

(LINKEDIN) Why  you should take your dog to work: http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130411203550-10878085-why-you-should-take-your-dog-to-work 

  

(SAVANNAH, GA) The May Small Business Council SMART Lunch – Small Business Resources Part I will be held on Tuesday, May 7, with networking at 11:30 and the program from noon – 1 pm at the Savannah Morning News Auditorium, 1375 Chatham Parkway. Join this informative series sponsored by Comcast to find out what resources are available for existing small businesses. Marjorie Young, President of SCORE and owner of Carriage Trade Public Relations, Inc. and Tony O’Reilly, President of the Small Business Assistance Corporation, will be sharing expertise and answering questions.  The cost is $11 for Chamber members. RSVP to Cally D’Angelo, 912-644-6459.

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Anna Quindlen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and noted journalist and columnist, will headline a special spring presentation for the 2013 Savannah Book Festival. She will be featured in a luncheon and conversation on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at The Landings. http://www.savannahbookfestival.org/
CONTACT: Executive Director Robin Gold at 912.598.4040 or info@savannahbookfestival.org  

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) St. Andrew’s School announces first grade screenings on Saturday, April 27, from 10:30 am – noon. St. Andrew’s School is nationally accredited in early childhood education. To RSVP call 897.4941, ext. 400 or visit http://www.saintschool.com/podium/default.aspx?t=147263 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) First Citizens Bank is pleased to announce that Jeff O’Connor has joined the company as Commercial Relationship Manager. He comes to First Citizens from SunTrust Bank in Savannah, GA where he served in a similar capacity. For more information on First Citizens, please call 912-232-3935 or visit firstcitizensonline.com.

 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Ocean Exchange announces the launch of its 3rd annual global competition for the 2013 Gulfstream Navigator Award of $100,000 and the 2013 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Orcelle Award of $100,000. The theme for the 2013 competition is LEAP TO ZERO+, the innovative practice of generating economic growth and increased productivity while reducing the use of natures’ resources and waste. The Ocean Exchange is seeking innovative, proactive and globally scalable solutions that are positive for our oceans, economies, and cultures. To enter the 2013 competition, register your solution in the Ocean Exchange Gallery by 11:59 pm (GMT) on May 1, 2013. Register by completing a pre-screening application through http://www.oceanexchange.org. 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Colonial Group president and CEO Rob Demere explains why gas prices are higher in Savannah than in Macon or Atlanta in an article that recently appeared in the Savannah Morning News. You can read the article at http://savannahnow.com/exchange/2013-04-06/century-old-law-priming-pump-prices#.UWcirBm9bX0 

 

(RICHMOND HILL, GA) On April 9, 2013, the Bryan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to clear and prepare land for a public dog park. The land, located in Henderson Park, will be formally granted when the Bryan County Bark Park raises $10,000 for fencing and other essential items. A Happy Dogs Wine and Cheese fundraiser/auction with live and silent auction and live music is being held on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 5 – 7 pm at Marker 107, 2943 Kilkenny Road, to raise money for the dog park. Tickets are $35 per person ($40 at the door) and are available from the Bark Park website, bryancountybarkpark.com and at several Richmond Hill locations. Please call 912-756-8807 or email j.honnor@virginmedia.com for more information.

 

(LINKEDIN) Guess whose employees are the happiest in the United States. Who else should be on the list?  http://on.mash.to/16PoE8Y   

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty introduces 224 West Huntingdon Street. At $499,000, this 1,950 sq. ft. brick townhome has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and was built in 2001. This home features wood floors, butler’s pantry with a wet bar, high ceilings, many windows, a courtyard and one car garage.It is in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, a few blocks from Forsyth Park. For more information, contact Staci at 912-247-2052. For more information, visit http://celiadunnsir.com/listings/residential/mls-105782-224-w-huntingdon-street/ 

 

(SAVANNAHNOW.COM) Jenna Isaacson, author and self-described visual journalist, made an appearance at the new Goodwill store, 108 W. Broughton St., recently to encourage people to lead a more "second hand" lifestyle by donating gently used clothing and shopping at thrift stores such as Goodwill. Read more about Jenna’s visit at this link: http://savannahnow.com/news/2013-04-12/visual-journalist-second-hand-shops-svannahs-broughton-street 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmark Stations, Inc., is pleased to announce that all 62 of its retail stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina will sell Light The Night paper balloon icons in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Walk. The paper balloon icons will be sold in all stores from May 1-31 and will cost $1 each. For more information about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk, call 912-897-1300 or visit www.lightthenight.org/ga. For more information about Enmark Stations, Inc., call 912-236-1331 or visit www.enmarkenjoy.com. 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) If you are a SMALL BUSINESS OWNER in Savannah – please take this survey: http://www.spsolutions.org/surveys/survey.php?sid=87.  

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Garden Club of Savannah presents the 38th Annual NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens on April 19 – 20. The walking tour includes nine private gardens and the Massie School gardens in Savannah’s historic district. Southern tea will be served daily from 2 pm – 4 pm at the Green Meldrim House. Tickets are $40 or $35 for groups of ten or more. To purchase tickets and for more info, go to gardenclubofsavannah.org or call 912-961-4805.

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Colonial Oil Executives Plan Visit to Washington, D.C., in an Effort to Reduce Local Fuel Prices; ARTICLE

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) announces the Fourth Annual Night of Champions set for Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Night of Champions celebrates the excellent contributions made by differently-abled adults who are employed, contributing members of our community and recognizes local businesses who both hire people with intellectual disabilities and encourage other area businesses to do the same. The public is invited to attend this inspirational evening. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person or $250 for a table of ten and can be purchased online at nightofchampions.org

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Rotary Clubs of Coastal Georgia are pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Rotarians Play It Forward (PIF) concert on Saturday, April 27, 2013, 4 -7 p.m., at the Ships of the Sea Museum and Gardens, 41 MLK, Jr. Blvd. The event is a fundraiser for area Rotary Clubs’ local charities and The Rotary Foundation. Admission is $35 per person and includes entertainment, food, and beverages. The 2013 PIF concert features musical performances, a silent auction, food, beverages, and more.  For info, visit www.RotaryPIF.org, Rotarians Play It Forward on Facebook or email info@RotaryPIF.org.