“INSPIRE YOUR COMMUNITY” PODCAST DONATES $1000 TO TWO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF POLICE SGT. ANSARI’S FAMILY
(SAVANNAH, GA) Representatives of Pooler Elementary School and the 200 Club were each presented a check for $500 from the founder of the “Inspire Your Community” podcast, in recognition of the support these organizations provided to the families of the late Savannah Police Sgt. Kelvin Ansari, who died after being shot while investigating an armed robbery the Saturday before Mother’s Day. Chris Tilton, one of two principals at the Dewitt Tilton Group construction firm, founded the “Inspire Your Community” podcast and said that the nominations for both organizations aligned perfectly with the mission of the podcast and supports its motto: “Do Good, See Good, Inspire Others.” To watch the video from the donation to Pooler Elementary, please visit https://youtu.be/Uh5oXUAG5I0 To learn more about this donation, please visit https://www.savannahnow.com/entertainmentlife/20190616/our-community-recognizing-those-who-inspire-your-community (Left to right): Chris Tilton, co-principal of Dewitt Tilton Group; Robbie Johnson, student at Pooler Elementary School; Colvin Proto, student at Pooler Elementary School; Carson Abraham, student at Pooler Elementary School; Stacey McPipkin, Principal at Pooler Elementary School; Riley Pack, student at Pooler Elementary School; Liam Clark, student at Pooler Elementary School; Elizabeth Harper, Art Teacher at Pooler Elementary School.Chris Tilton (right), co-principal of Dewitt Tilton Group, presents $500 to Mark Dana (left), President of the 200 Club of the Coastal Empire, as part of the Inspire Your Community podcast.
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SUCCESSFUL WOMAN IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Wondering what it takes to a be a successful woman in the field of architecture? Gretchen Callejas, project architect at Felder & Associates, has a few words of wisdom. In her article, Callejas discusses “the missing 32%”, work-life balance for women in her industry, and the need for female mentors who are willing to assist the next generation of ambitious women who equally love the field. A phenomenal read, you can find her article here: https://www.professionalwomanmag.com/2019/06/successful-woman-field-architecture/
PEACOCK AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERS WITH TOWN OF BLUFFTON TO END DISTRACTED DRIVING
(BLUFFTON, SC) South Carolina is one of only two remaining states without a hands-free law in effect. In an effort to end distracted driving, Peacock Automotive and the Town of Bluffton have partnered with the Lutzie 43 Foundation. Watch this short video to find out why joining the fight against distracted driving is so important for South Carolina’s safety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xqXcJ7IwHI&feature=youtu.be
JUNE 25TH LECTURE TO EXPLORE FOOD INSECURITY IN SAVANNAH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Food insecurity issues in Savannah will be the focus of the second presentations of the 2019 Enmarket Encourage Health Series on Tuesday, June 25, at the Charles H. Morris Center, 10 E. Broad St. The presenter will be Desirae Suggs, a former Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica who is studying to become a registered dietitian. Doors will open for the June 25 event at 11:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 11:45 a.m. Read more about Desirae and her upcoming speech’s topic in this Savannah Morning News article: https://www.savannahnow.com/entertainmentlife/20190616/finish-line-look-at-ways-to-overcome-food-insecurityDesirae Suggs, Enmarket Encourage Health Series
(POOLER, GA) Looking for a new space to house your company or part of your services? 4,500 square feet of industrial space is available for rent in Pooler. Built in 2008, the space includes a fully conditioned warehouse, a new, build-out-of office, two drive-in doors, and a lighted, secure flex space. For more information, please visit https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1018-Highway-80-W-Pooler-GA/15197015/Â
LOWCOUNTRY LADIES LUNCHEON TO BE HELD AUGUST 9
(BLUFFTON, SC) Laurie Brown, founder and owner of Aunt Laurie’s, announced the next Lowcountry Ladies Luncheon will once again be held in Bluffton at Venue 1223 on August 9. The event is intended to help support local women owned businesses and to help women network in effort to grow personally and professionally. The event will also offer vendors for selling products and services.Attendees will enjoy a delicious lunch at noon with ample time for networking and meeting new friends. Local women business owners will have vendor displays and guests will have time for shopping before and after lunch. Bringing business cards for networking and prize drawings is highly recommended.Registration is now open, and seating is limited. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased online at https://g.co/kgs/bPu1ZS
CONGRATULATIONS TO LEADERSHIP SOUTHEAST GEORGIA CLASS OF 2019
(SAVANNAH, GA) The last session of Leadership Southeast Georgia’s 2019 program was held in Chatham County and ended with the graduation of 25 participants. During the session, the class had the opportunity to tour the Canal District, the Tiny House Project, the Eastern Wharf development, the Health Professions Academic Building at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong campus, Service Brewing, the Georgia Ports Authority, and the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. A few of the weekend’s speakers included Scott Hilton, Executive Director for Georgians First Commission; Don Waters, Chairman of the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia; and Greg Kelly, Executive Director of the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. An exciting and successful weekend it was! For more information on Leadership Southeast Georgia, please visit http://www.lsega.com/ LSEGA Class of 2019
APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR FREE MOUTH SHIELD PROGRAM FOR LOCAL SPORTS TEAMS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Sports teams in the Savannah area are invited to apply for free custom-fit mouth guards for their upcoming season courtesy of Angela Canfield, a local dentist who operates Sandfly Family Dental in Savannah and Premier Dental Designs in Rincon.Canfield will accept applications until Monday, July 1 for the 2019 Canfield Mouth Shield Program, which will provide mouth guards in team colors, valued at up to $10,000, for the team chosen for the program.For more information or to apply, visit https://www.sandflyfamilydental.com/mouth-shield-program/
DAWN’S DAUGHTERS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OFFERS GUIDANCE TO YOUNG WOMEN
(SAVANNAH, GA) 48 students from Chatham, Liberty, Bryan and Effingham counties are enrolled in this year’s Dawn’s Daughters Leadership Academy. The program not only helps young women learn more about career opportunities; it also teaches them life lessons. For more information, please visit https://www.wtoc.com/2019/06/10/dawns-daughters-leadership-academy-underway-this-week/
BAKER MCCULLOUGH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION PARTNERS WITH HOSPICE SAVANNAH
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Giving Network is pleased to announce their latest corporate sponsor, Baker McCullough Funeral Home. Baker McCullough will be partnering with Hospice Savannah to bring video content to the organization’s outreach efforts. The videos will be featured on Hospice Savannah’s social media and their new mobile app, which will be an information and referral resource for families who use the services of both Hospice Savannah and The Edel Caregiver Institute. Read More at https://bit.ly/2I5gMed
8TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY BOWLAPALOOZA KICKOFF AND AUCTION
(SAVANNAH, GA) Join Savannah Ambucs and Vaden Nissan for a night of Fun and Fundraising at the 8th Annual Celebrity Bowlapalooza Kickoff and Auction. It will feature a compelling story on How Savannah Ambucs Impacts lives in the Savannah Community, Dinner, Introduction of this years’ Celebrity Bowlers, and Silent and Live Auction.Here is the link to purchase tickets http://e.givesmart.com/events/dih. Click on tickets to purchase your table or tickets today. We will sell out so don’t wait!
SAVANNAH SCORE AND ONDECK PRESENT “SIMPLE STEPS TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT FINANCING” WORKSHOP
(SAVANNAH, GA) Helping small business owners know all of their financial options is essential to their ability to be successful. This workshop will help entrepreneurs learn how to access capital to fuel their business’ growth, understand all the different financing options available, and become a more educated and savvier borrower. The workshop will highlight the “Simple Steps for Choosing the Right Financing” and “The Fundability Quiz.” Participants will finish the workshop knowing how likely they are to get approved for funding, how to apply for financing, and what to expect after the application is submitted. This workshop will take place on Thursday, June 20 from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Savannah SCORE location, 111 E. Liberty St. The cost of this workshop is $20.00. For more information and registration please go to https://savannah.score.org or email Savannah SCORE at scoresav70@gmail.com.
TRINITY WORSHIP AND PRAISE MINISTRIES BREAKS GROUND ON NEW SANCTUARY
(SAVANNAH, GA) Trinity Worship and Praise Ministries broke ground on a new sanctuary on the existing church campus at 12532 White Bluff Road. The Dewitt Tilton Group is the contractor for the project, which will build a new 200-person capacity sanctuary for the church. The 4,500-square-foot structure will feature a stage, a vaulted ceiling, restrooms, private office for the pastor, three additional offices and a future baptismal location. The new building will share the church campus with the existing church and other support buildings. Construction is expected to be complete sometime in December 2019. For more information, please visit https://www.thecoastalbuzz.com/2019/06/03/trinity-worship-and-praise-ministries-breaks-ground-on-new-sanctuary/ Paul McKelvey, Church Maintenance and Photography; Anthony McLeod, Church Volunteer; Derrick Pounds, Pastor’s Assistant; Lynn Pierce, Deacon; Shirley Pounds, Pastor’s Wife; Larry Pounds, Pastor; Chris Tilton, Principal, the Dewitt Tilton Group; Andrew DeWitt, Principal, the Dewitt Tilton Group; Kim Thomas, Director of Operations, the Dewitt Tilton Group; Cedric Collins, Church Musician.
GET TO KNOW SAVANNAH’S BO BOWEN
(SOUTH MAGAZINE) Do you know Charles “Bo” Bowen? If you don’t, you should! Founder of The Bowen Law Group, an expert in the entertainment industry and a true advocate for local businesses, Bo represents dozens of companies in the Savannah area. If you don’t know Bo, learn more about him here: http://www.southmag.com/Lawyers/The-Bowen-Law-Group-2019/ Charles Bowen
SAVANNAH SCORE PRESENTS “CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND YOUR BOTTOM LINE” WORKSHOP
(SAVANNAH, GA) SCORE, the nation’s largest provider business mentoring services and educational programs for small business and aspiring entrepreneurs, presents the workshop “Customer Experience and Your Bottom Line.” Part of the “Tools to Grow Your Business” series, this workshop will cover how the experiences your customers have can make or break your business. Explore the relationship between your customers’ experiences and your bottom line for both Business to Business and Business to Consumers organizations.Led by Marilyn Michaels,this workshop will take place on Thursday, June 13, from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Savannah SCORE location, 111 E. Liberty St. The cost of this workshop is $20.00 For more information and to register for the workshop, please go to https://savannah.score.org
METAL BUILDINGS: MODERN MARVELS?
(SAVANNAH, GA) Who loves metal buildings? You might not think you do, but think again. Chris Tilton, president and co-founder of Dewitt Tilton Group, wrote an article regarding the recent trends in metal buildings. Sustainable and eco-friendly, metal isn’t just functional, it can be aesthetically pleasing as well! Read the article here to learn more: http://www.ccr-mag.com/metal-buildings-modern-marvels/
BETHESDA ACADEMY’S PHILLIP DOVE TALKS ABOUT WHY HE LOVES BETHESDA
(SAVANNAH, GA) Phillip Dove, Bethesda Academy Class of 2015, talks about his favorite memories from his time at Bethesda in this video. From extracurricular activities to his favorite teacher, it’s obvious that Phillip treasures the school and appreciates his time at Bethesda Academy. To watch the full video, please visit https://www.facebook.com/112707498760536/videos/277055209755400/
SEAN FATZINGER OF ENMARKET NAMED TO LLS GEORGIA CHAPTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(ATLANTA, GA) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Georgia Chapter is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Fatzinger of Enmarket, to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Fatzinger joins a group of 18 fellow Trustees to provide strategic guidance, financial oversight, and fundraising assistance for LLS. The Georgia Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, headquartered in Atlanta with satellite offices in Augusta and Savannah, helps those diagnosed with blood cancers with financial and emotional support. Through a variety of fundraising campaigns and directed gifts, the Georgia Chapter raised $11 million in fiscal year 2019 to help fund its mission. For more information, please visit http://savannahceo.com/news/2019/05/sean-fatzinger-enmarket-named-board-trustees-leukemia-lymphoma-society-georgia-chapter/
16TH ANNUAL ROBBIE SMITH GOLF OUTING TO BENEFIT HOSPICE SAVANNAH
(SAVANNAH, GA) The 16th annual Robbie Smith Golf Outing benefiting not-for-profit Hospice Savannah, Inc. will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at The Club at Savannah Harbor.Players may register at www.RobbieGolf.com/register or call Kevin Ainsworth at 912.655.1933 or Ophelia Rodriguez at 912.629.1027. Proceeds will help sustain the life-enriching programs and services of Hospice Savannah, Inc.
HORIZONS SAVANNAH SURPASSES 2019 GIVING DAY GOAL
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Horizons Savannah Giving Day on May 15 raised more than $85,910 to benefit the Horizons Savannah program. The original goal for the one-day fundraising event was set at $75,000. These funds will go directly to help close the opportunity gap for low-income kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Chatham County and the greater Savannah area. To read the full story, please visit https://www.savannahnow.com/entertainmentlife/20190523/horizons-savannah-raises-83124
MAY OPEN FOR BUSINESS® FOCUSES ON PERSONAL BRANDING
(OPEN FOR BUSINESS®) No, we aren’t talking about job interviews or your LinkedIn page. We’re talking about personal branding for your everyday life! In May, we focused on the importance and results of being aware of your personal brand in our monthly Open for Business® Facebook live video. Check out the video here and leave your questions in the comment section: https://www.facebook.com/CarriageTradePublicRelations/videos/406755133249866/
(BEAUFORT, SC) Beaufort Dermatology, a unit of Pinnacle Medical Group, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate new ownership of the practice under Dr. Audrey Klenke. The Beaufort Dermatology team was joined by Mayor Billy Keyserling, the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce and other area dignitaries. Beaufort Dermatology is located at 1096 Ribaut Road in Beaufort, SC. Read more about the ribbon-cutting here: http://www.blufftonsun.com/business-briefs-cms-4304 The Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor Stand by Co-Owners Trevor and Dr. Audrey Klenke of Beaufort Dermatology, Pinnacle Medical Group
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS $5,000 DONATION TO XCEL STRATEGIES
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah presented a $5,000 donation to Savannah-based mentoring group Xcel in support of the 2019 Dust and Grain Woodworking Competition held on Saturday, May 18, at Maven Makers, 415 Boundary St. Xcel is a Savannah mentoring nonprofit organization that concentrates on moving young men ages 15 to 25 into the workforce via the trades. For more information, please visit https://www.savannahnow.com/business/20190516/home-builders-donate-to-mentoring-group The Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah Presents Donation to Xcel Strategies
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY DONATES TO PARK PLACE OUTREACH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has presented Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Services with a bi-annual donation of $1,250. Since 2018, Delta Sigma Theta has partnered with Park Place Outreach to try to provide an updated and fashionable clothing closet for shelter residents.Since the clothing closet began, Delta Sigma Theta has provided Park Place Outreach with clothes along with money and gift cards that can be used to buy new clothing for kids and teenagers at the shelter. For more information on Delta Sigma Theta visit http://www.dstsavalum.com/
FIVE BEST PRACTICES FOR BUSINESSES ON INSTAGRAM
(OPEN FOR BUSINESS®) Most businesses have found themselves on Instagram in today’s media landscape, but are they using the platform effectively? Check out these five best practices for businesses on Instagram for a few tips on how to run your business profile effectively: https://www.prnewsonline.com/Instagram-tips-consistency-color-captions-Torossian
SAVANNAH CHAMBER TO HOST BUSINESS ON THE MOVE JUNE 11
(SAVANNAH, GA) Business on the Move is a networking opportunity offered several times a year to highlight local Chamber businesses. On Tuesday, June 11, The Cork House is inviting Chamber members and guests to an after-hours networking opportunity from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, please visit: http://www.savannahchambernews.com/events/business-on-the-move-at-the-cork-house-june-11/
PEACOCK SUBARU DONATES $4,875 TO GREATER BLUFFTON JASPER COUNTY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE
(HARDEEVILLE, S.C.) Peacock Subaru has donated $4,875 to Greater Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine as part of the annual Subaru Share the Love event. The funds were raised during November and December 2018. Each Subaru buyer could decide whether to donate a portion of the purchase price to a national charity or Peacock Subaru’s hometown nonprofit, the local chapter of Volunteers In Medicine. Volunteers with the organization provide care to community members in Bluffton and Jasper County who are without medical insurance. For more information, please visit https://www.blufftontoday.com/news/20190502/peacock-subaru-donates-4875-to-bluffton-jasper-volunteers-in-medicinePeacock Subaru General Manager Ken Kirby presents the Subaru “Share the Love” check to Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers In Medicine Director of Development Dennis Toney.
QUICKBOOKS ONLINE HOSTED BY UGA SBDC AT GSU
(SAVANNAH, GA) The UGA Small Business Development Center at Georgia Southern University, a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia and Jerry McNair, CPA, will host QuickBooks Online Thursday, June 13th. SPACE IS LIMITED! To register and for a detailed program description, visit www.georgiasbdc.org/southern and see our available courses or call 912-651-3200 with questions.
KOLE MANAGEMENT COMPANY SUPPORTS OTIS ELEMENTARY THROUGH KMCARES
(SAVANNAH, GA) Kole Management Company presented Otis Elementary with Japanese Plum trees for the school’s garden. Development of the garden is in progress, and it will begin being planted next year. The money that made this donation possible was raised through Kole Management’s KMCares program. For more information on Kole Management Company, please visit http://kolemc.com/
MEET SAM ELLIOT
(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Pet Rescue introduces Sam Elliot! Sam Elliot is a male Russian Blue. At just a over a year old, Sam Elliot is quite the lady’s man! Sam Elliot loves to greet guests and follow them around for any bit of attention he can grab. What’s better? His adoption fee is sponsored! For more information on Sam Elliot or any of Coastal Pet Rescue’s other cats and dogs for adoption, please visit http://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2019-c-003-sam-elliot/
