(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, JUNE 3, 2012

(SAVANNAH, GA) Kole Management, a Savannah-based apartment management company, is pleased to announce that Andria Dent and Rocio Llerena have joined the company. Dent serves as a property accountant, while Llerena serves as an accounting supervisor. For more information on Kole Management, please visit www.apartmentsavannah.com.  

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Applications for the 2013-2014 Leadership Savannah Program are being accepted through June 14.

www.leadershipsavannah.org

 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Foundation Financial Group (FFG) announced its partnership with Goodwill of the Coastal Empire and People Helping People for a clothing distribution event. FFG employees from the company’s Savannah office supported the drive which took place in Forsyth Park. The event was organized to directly benefit the displaced persons of Savannah. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1260508#ixzz2Uco6C7cE  

 

(BOB 106.9)  Hero of the Week: Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter: http://www.bob1069.com/pages/15425641.php 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Diana Morrison, owner of Savannah-based Advertising Specialty Services, received the Women in Business Champion of the Year award given by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). visit www.sba.gov/ga or http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/congratulations-diana-morrision-awarded-women-in-business-champion-of-the-year/ 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Georgia Public Utilities Commissioner Tim Echols invites the public to the Georgia Alternative Fueled Vehicle Roadshow in Savannah on June 13 from 9 am – 12 pm at Savannah Technical College. The 3-hour event is free and open to the public, showcases options for fleet managers and municipalities to save money and lower maintenance costs when powering their vehicles with biofuels, propane, natural gas and electricity.  A 2-hour roundtable presentation, featuring a series of speakers, follows the showcase, and covers each technology in depth. For more info, visit afvroadshow.com 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Living Vine Christian Maternity Home is asking the public to consider becoming a member of their Gideon’s Army of 300. Each member is willing to commit $1,000 in financial support each year. The Living Vine does not accept government funding. For more information, visit thelivingvine.org or call 912-352-9998.

 

(SCORE) For sample business plans visit:

http://www.bplans.com/samples/sba.cfm

 

(RINCON, GA) Goodwill of the Coastal Empire opened its newest Goodwill Retail Store and Job Connection location in Rincon at 410 South Columbia Avenue (Highway 21) in the Fort Howard Shopping Plaza on May 30. In addition to the retail store, the career center offers assistance with resume writing, interviewing skills, health and wellness education, financial literacy, and other classes. For more information on Goodwill of the Coastal Empire, please visit goodwillsavannah.org, on Facebook or on Twitter: @SavGoodwill.

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) A team of artists recently began work on a 75-ton sand sculpture in the center court of the Savannah Mall. Work on the sculpture features a summer animal theme and incorporates some of the animals from the mall’s double-decker carousel. For more information about the Savannah Mall, please visit savannahmall.com or call 912-927-7467.

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) VOICExperience’s Executive Director Maria Zouves launches Team VOICE as plans gear up for The SavannahVOICE Festival, taking place from August 3-17, 2013. savannahvoicefestival.org or call 855-76-OPERA.

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty introduces 18 Middle Marsh Retreat in Savannah. Priced at $1,999,500, this 4,830 sq. ft. home has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, wood flooring, an elevator, hot tub, sprinkler system, and many more amenities. For more information contact Carolyn Ezelle at 912-272-9711 or visit http://celiadunnsir.com/listings/residential/mls-109821-18-middle-marsh-retreat/ 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training is hosting an Info Meeting for people to get more information about their upcoming fall events, including the Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & 1/2. Begins at 6:00 pm at Fleet Feet, 3405 Waters Ave. Walkers and runners are welcome. For more info, visit teamintraining.org/ga or call 912-484-2582. View a short video here: http://youtu.be/GMSKG8L6K78 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) The June Small Business Council/SMART Luncheon takes place on June 4 at 11:30 am – Networking; 12 noon – lunch and program at the Savannah Morning News Auditorium. The topic is "Available Resources for Existing Small Businesses – Part II." Find out what resources are available for existing small businesses. Business Development Coordinator with the City of Savannah Rob Davis; Chief Executive Officer with the Coastal Area District Development Authority (CADDA) Andrew Standard; and Area Director with the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center Kyle Hensel will be speaking and answering questions. Please use the Savannah Morning News visitor parking lot only, located across from the main entrance on Police Memorial Drive. Cost is $11 for Chamber members. Non-members or member guests make arrangements with Tina Hinson, 912.644.6407 or THinson@SavannahChamber.com.