SAVANNAH – Journeyman Austin/Hutchinson Hotel Holdings Announces Tommy Linstroth of Trident Sustainability Group as LEED Consultant on Proposed Convention Center Hotel

Journeyman Austin/Hutchinson Hotel Holdings, the designated developer for the Trade Center Hotel, announces that Tommy Linstroth of Trident Sustainability Group will serve as a LEED consultant on the proposed convention center hotel on Hutchinson Island. Trident Sustainability will continue to enhance the local design team participation, joining CMMI Architects.

www.journeymangroup.com

www.tridentsustainability.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) Journeyman Austin/Hutchinson Hotel Holdings, the designated developer for the Trade Center Hotel, announces that Tommy Linstroth of Trident Sustainability Group will serve as a LEED consultant on the proposed convention center hotel on Hutchinson Island. Trident Sustainability will continue to enhance the local design team participation, joining CMMI Architects.

Trident Sustainability Group is a full-service sustainability and green building consulting firm based in Savannah. Led by sustainability leader and author Tommy Linstroth, Trident Sustainabiity provides sustainability consulting services in the areas of LEED consulting and green building, systemic organizational sustainability and comprehensive green municipal solutions. Under Linstroth’s guidance, the company has completed work on two dozen LEED projects around the country and in the Savannah area, including the LEED Gold Hotel Indigo-Athens, the LEED Platinum Georgia Power building in Savannah and Sustainable Fellwood in Savannah.

“It’s an exciting opportunity, and the commitment of the development team to create a truly green project is great to see,” Linstroth says. “Journeyman is planning on incorporating some cutting-edge green strategies into the hotel, as well as working with local historic architectural materials experts to incorporate true historic elements into the design, and I’m looking forward to working with them to continue to showcase sustainable development in Savannah and Chatham County.”

Adds Bill Cox, Principal CMMI – Atlanta, “Our team is committed to sustainable design and is working with firms such as Trident and local reclaimed materials experts, exploring building systems and features that will allow us to incorporate Savannah’s rich history in our project with the use of salvaged materials and unique, one-of-a-kind items. We are reviewing these options to not only enhance the Hutchinson Island Masterplan development but also to enrich the urban fabric of Savannah.”
er hotel in Savannah. http://www.journeymangroup.com

About CMMI
With more than 20 years of experience in hospitality design, Atlanta-based CMMI will be responsible for hotel architecture, interior design and consultant team coordination. In addition, they will guide the A/E team in selecting sustainable design systems and features that apply toward LEED credits. The firm’s LEED experience includes Georgia’s first LEED Gold project, the Suwannee River Visitor Center in Fargo, Georgia, and the Primland Lodge in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. www.cmmi-redlines.com

About the Proposed Convention Center Hotel
The proposed convention center hotel on Hutchinson Island will serve the needs of conventioneers at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. The proposed hotel encompasses approximately 382,000 square feet of space composed of guestrooms and suites, restaurants, retail space, public areas and meeting facilities. The proposed convention center hotel will , with construction materials used from local sources to reduce transportation mileage and emissions. The hotel will be the first LEED Silver hotel in Savannah. www.journeymangroup.com

Savannah Real Estate Industry gives a big “ Hooa” in support for our Military.

The Military, in the opinion of many, is our most important branch of
Government. It protects us from those who would cause us harm and helps to
preserve many of our basic freedoms.

The Military is part of the “DNA” of the Savannah Area. From our founder
General James Oglethorpe to our historic forts, Fort Jackson, Fort Pulaski,
and Fort McAllister. The Military is our history and in many ways our future.

The incredible growth of the Savannah area has come about from the positive
impact of many factors, which in turn has helped it to sustain growth during
cyclical downturns in our economy. One of the major factors is the effect
of the Military presence and the enormous support of the local community
for it. Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield contribute to improving the
surrounding communities by strengthening emergency services, addressing
environmental concerns, supporting local schools, sharing recreational
assets, and supporting local charities. Their economical effect on the area is
tremendous.

Not only does the proximity of Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield
account for nearly 44,000 jobs and two billion dollars in the economical
impact to the region, but it also introduces over 36,000 service personnel and
their dependents to the area. This effect is expected to grow in the coming
years. Both bases have just completed new infrastructure to house new
brigades. There was, however, disappointment when additional brigades
were cancelled last year, but the word is that some brigades that will be
coming home from Europe could be heading our way. That is good news for
our community and the local real estate market. With nearly 4,400 soldiers
cycling out of the military each year from area bases it’s safe to say many
choose Savannah and the surrounding area to retire or transform to civilian
life. It is of the utmost importance to our community to maintain our strong
and enduring support for our Military.

Bob Dixon
http://www.celiadunnsir.com/agent_detail.asp?id=52

Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty

(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES, July 25, 2011

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(AUGUSTA, GA) Verge Magazine showcases the revitalization of Laney Walker/Bethlehem in its July 2011 issue. http://issuu.com/mplocha/docs/july_b_online?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true   (AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Chronicle highlights efforts by the Housing Department to retain current residents as part of the Laney Walker/Bethlehem revitalization effort. For the full story: http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2011-06-30/laney-walker-bethlehem-revitalization-wont-displace-residents   (AUGUSTA, GA) The Woda Group and Parallel Housing, two of the pre-qualified developers for the revitalization of Laney Walker/Bethlehem, have recently submitted their application to build approximately four dozen mixed-income homes along Twiggs Street and Wrightsboro Road. Successful applications to Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs will be announced this coming November. www.heritagepineaugusta.com   (AUGUSTA, GA) A project that started nearly 20 years ago will be completed shortly: the building of a mechanical dam to allow a continuous flow of water from 12th to 8th Street flowing past the new Augusta Judicial Center. This project allows the third level of the Augusta Canal to be re-watered and used once again. www.augustatomorrow.com and www.augustacanal.com   (AUGUSTA, GA) Historic Augusta’s Preservation Awards Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2011 Preservation Awards to be given at the organization’s annual meeting to be held in the fall. For more information, to check the National Register status of a building, or to nominate a property for a 2011 Historic Preservation, please contact Robyn Anderson by telephone at 706-724-0436, e-mail at robyn@historicaugusta.org or mail at P.O. Box 37, Augusta, GA 30903. http://historicaugusta.org/   (AUGUSTA, GA) Celebrate the opening of Morris Eminent Scholar and Augusta State University professor William Willis’s show, No Nature, No Art, Tuesday, July 26 at 6 pm. The show will be on display through August 21, 2011 in the Morris Museum’s first-floor Education Gallery. www.themorris.org   (AUGUSTA, GA) The first annual BLOCKS ARE BEAUTIFUL celebration, which took place on Pine Street on May 7, has gone “prime time” with the launch of a video on YouTube.     (AUGUSTA, GA) Subscribe to our weekly local BusinessWIRE™ AUGUSTA COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES

(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES, July 18, 2011

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(AUGUSTA, GA) Come learn about the latest progress on Laney Walker/Bethlehem redevelopment activities. The Augusta Housing and Community Development Department holds its quarterly community meeting Tuesday, July 19 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church Family Life Center from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. http://www.heritagepineaugusta.com/news-events/ (AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Chronicle highlights efforts by the Housing Department to retain current residents as part of the Laney Walker/Bethlehem revitalization effort. For the full story: http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2011-06-30/laney-walker-bethlehem-revitalization-wont-displace-residents (AUGUSTA, GA)The Public Library is showcasing the following events:Guitar Hero Finals, Wednesday, July 20 from 6:00-8:00; Tips & Tricks for  Ancestry.com & HeritageQuest.com, July 21st at 2:00 PM;  Couponing with Carol, July 21st from 6:30-8:00. Join us to learn how to save thousands on your grocery bill! Book Signing Children’s Author Dr. Debi Toporoff, July 22nd at 10:00-12:30. www.ecgrl.org (AUGUSTA, GA) The Woda Group and Parallel Housing, two of the pre-qualified developers for the revitalization of Laney Walker/Bethlehem, have recently submitted their application to build approximately four dozen mixed-income homes along Twiggs Street and Wrightsboro Road. Successful applications to Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs will be announced this coming November. www.heritagepineaugusta.com (AUGUSTA, GA) Augusta Tomorrow, Inc. is proud to congratulate John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School for being honored by Newsweek Magazine as ranking #75 on the top 100 high schools in America. www.augustatomorrow.org (AUGUSTA, GA) Verge Magazine showcases the revitalization of Laney Walker/Bethlehem in its July 2011 issue. http://issuu.com/mplocha/docs/july_b_online?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true (AUGUSTA, GA) The New Bethlehem Community Center launches its Summer Enrichment Camp, July 11-29, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  Ages:  5 to 13.  Registration fee is $25.00 for first child and $15.00 for each additional child.  There is no additional cost.  Parents must provide transportation.  Call 706-722-0086 for more information. www.newbethlehemcommunitycenter.com (AUGUSTA, GA) Historic Augusta’s Preservation Awards Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2011 Preservation Awards to be given at the organization’s annual meeting to be held in the fall. For more information, to check the National Register status of a building, or to nominate a property for a 2011 Historic Preservation, please contact Robyn Anderson by telephone at 706-724-0436, e-mail at robyn@historicaugusta.org or mail at P.O. Box 37, Augusta, GA  30903. http://historicaugusta.org/ (AUGUSTA, GA) The Morris Museum of Art is showcasing award-winning independent filmmaker Matthew Buzzell, whose work has been shown on PBS and at the Tribeca Film Festival. Friday, July 22, noon. www.themorris.org (AUGUSTA, GA) The first annual BLOCKS ARE BEAUTIFUL celebration, which took place on Pine Street on May 7, has gone “prime time” with the launch of a video on YouTube.   (AUGUSTA, GA) Subscribe to our weekly local BusinessWIRE™ AUGUSTA COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES

BUY LOCAL SAVANNAH – YOUR NEXT EMPLOYEE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Your Next Employee

SAVANNAH, GA – In an increasingly technical world of work, the search for adequat
prepared employees becomes more and more complex.

Buy Local Savannah presents a program detailing the steps taken by a leading local
training resource to analyze the changing job market and respond with curricula tha
produce ready-for-work employees. Brendan Ferrara of Savannah Technical Colleg
present a program entitled “Building Better Employees for the Local Workforce.” Hi
presentation will discuss the relationship between the school and our community, a
how this partnership is producing highly targeted courses germane to local employe
staffing requirements. Attendees will be afforded the opportunity to provide input a
needed course enhancements.

To help participants achieve a better feel for STC, the program will be held at their
facilities on White Bluff Rd., just south of DeRenne. In addition to the program, the
meal will be catered by their highly reputed food service industry trainees. An optio
campus tour will be available immediately following the program for interested part

Mr. Ferrara is has headed both the Marketing and Hospitality, Restaurant and Touri
programs. He regularly consults with area businesses on product development and
promotional strategies.

The particulars are:

• Thursday, July 28
• Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Rd.
• 11:30 – 12:00 Networking
• 12:00 – 1:00 Program
Reservations–on-line at the group’s website, http://www.buylocalsavannah.com. $20 per
• 1:00 Optional campus tour
member, $30 for guests.

Contact: Ray Williams 855-5751

Savannah – Five local restaurants are now using the latest restaurant POS technology available through One Stop I.T with more in the works.

Popular POS (Point of Sale) Technology comes to Savannah

(SAVANNAH,GA) Five local restaurants are now using the latest restaurant POS technology available through One Stop I.T with more in the works. Last week curious restaurant owners and enthusiasts turned out at the One Stop I.T. office on 41^st street to demo the Restaurant Manager POS system. Attendees were especially interested in the wireless handheld POS device. The software is specially designed to run on an iPOD/iPAD platform and is a big selling point according to One Stop I.T. owner, Olivier Jouffrault; “The ability to take orders and payments tableside saves servers a trip to the POS station. That can save 5 to 10 minutes per table which makes a big difference in a busy restaurant.”

The Restaurant Manager POS system has been around for over 25 years and is popular worldwide but is new to the Savannah market. One Stop I.T. became the Low Country licensed dealer earlier this year and has had a lot of interest from local restaurants.   “There are only a handful of POS products that are locally supported.” says Jouffrault, “So we get at least a few calls a week from restaurants who have heard of Restaurant Manager and are excited to see it.” Restaurant Manager is already being used by five local restaurants including McDonoughs, Billy’s Place, Brasserie 529 (www.brasserie529.com), Green Truck Pub (www.greentruckpub.com) and the Royal Cinema Grille in Pooler (www.royalcinemaspooler.com) with more slated to start using it later this year.

When asked about his decision process in choosing a POS, Josh Yates, owner of the popular Green Truck Pub said “I demo’d a bunch of POS products and Restaurant Manager was a clear winner” He also liked the fact that there was a local dealer here in Savannah to provide installation training and service. Other restaurant owners cited the ability to customize the software to meet their needs and the value of features for the price. As John Roelle, owner of the new French inspired Brasserie 529 put it “the price point, the programming, the easiness to use– just the all around good package.”

A POS or point of sale is the computer system that keeps a restaurant running smoothly. It controls the flow of customer orders between the servers, bartender and kitchen and allows managers and owners to manage inventory and financial data as well as create reports showing customer ordering trends, server behavior and other information critical to making decisions.

Restaurant Manager offers all of the standard features available in other high end POS products but has several differentiating features that have made it a compelling choice for the five Savannah restaurants who are now using it.

• 24/7 support from One Stop I.T.
• Wireless handheld POS device, which is the only POS technology designed exclusively for a handheld device and works on the iPOD/iPAD platform.
• Online ordering which integrates the restaurant’s website with the POS system
• Real time alerts that keep owners updated through text messages or emails

Yates of Green Truck is a fan of the real time alerts and says “We get to audit all of our servers’ button presses–whatever they delete, whatever they comp, whatever they void, and so keeping a track on that, setting an alert when those levels go too high.”

One Stop I.T.

One Stop I.T. was started in 2006 by owner, Olivier Jouffrault, and offers a ‘one stop shop’ providing small to medium size businesses and restaurants with technology services including phone systems, T1 to T3 connections, networking and cabling, surveillance systems, Managed I.T. services, POS products and more.

After getting a masters in Mechanical Engineering from a distinguished university in France, Jouffrault (who is French) worked as a consultant in Paris for a year before deciding to move to Atlanta to start a crepe restaurant. His research and planning for the technology needed to support a business led him to start an I.T. firm instead. In Savannah, One Stop I.T. initially serviced office clients but Jouffrault and his team soon identified a need in local restaurants and retail shops that wanted to deal with one provider for their phone, T1 to T3 connections, cabling, POS and other technology they have on premises. After researching, selling and servicing various POS systems on the market, One Stop I.T. became a dealer for Restaurant Manager. Jouffrault’s passion for the food industry coupled with his knowledge of all of the available technology products make him uniquely qualified to service restaurants. The company has grown quickly into a five person operation and counts many local restaurants as clients in addition to its Restaurant Manager users.

For more information contact Olivier Jouffrault at 912-257-4030, olivier@one-stop-it.com or visit www.one-stop-it.com.

Olivier Jouffrault – One Stop I.T.

Meet the new Savannah Rotary President: Sam McCachern

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Rotary club announces Sam McCachern as new President. Outgoing President was Trey Cook. Photos attached of Sam McCachern, PE, LEED AP, Sr. Vice President/CFO for Thomas & Hutton. His term is for one year.

New President of Savannah Rotary, Sam (left) -out going President, Trey Cook (right)

 

 

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SAM’S BIO

Sam serves as the Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Thomas & Hutton, a professional engineering and consulting firm with offices located in Savannah and Brunswick, Georgia; Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Wilmington, North Carolina.

 

Born and raised in Winston Salem, NC, Sam graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.  In the summer of 1985, shortly after graduating, Sam began his engineering career with Thomas & Hutton and has been at the firm ever since.  His 26 years of experience includes serving as Principal and Project Manager for a number of projects primarily located in Georgia and South Carolina. Haig Point and Melrose on Daufuski Island, Sun City Hilton Head, Union Camp, Jasper County Land Planning, and Palmetto Bluff are just a few of the projects Sam has been involved with during his tenure.

Professional Registrations

Professional Engineer in GA, SC, NC

LEED Accredited Professional

Level II – Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program Certified

Associations

Sam is actively involved in the Savannah community. Some of the organizations include:

• Savannah Chamber of Commerce
• United Way
• Urban Land Institute
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• Rotary Club of Savannah
• Savannah Christian Preparatory School Board of Trustees
• Leadership Savannah Graduate 1994
• Isle of Hope Methodist Church, Finance Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotary Initiatives

Theme: Reach within to Embrace Humanity

Thomas & Hutton now joins Union Camp/Branigar (6), Bouhan, Williams and Levy (4) Jones, Hill and Mercer (3), as companies with three or more presidents of this club.   Sam McCachern is the third president of this Club from Thomas & Hutton.   Mr. Thomas was president in 1952-1953, and Mr. George served in 1988-1989.

Sam’s goals include making a contribution to each of the following avenues of service during the year:

Club Service: focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club.

Vocational Service: encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards.

Community Service: covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.

International Service: encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.

New Generations Service: recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, service projects, and exchange programs.

Some of the programs that the Rotary Club of Savannah supports include:

• Georgia Rotary Student Program: Cultural Exchange to facilitate a better understanding of the world.

 

• Medical Equipment Transport Service (METS):  The program allows recycling medical equipment in areas of the world where resources are scarce

 

• Play it Forward event, the event is a joint effort of the Savannah Area Rotary Clubs and  supports programs through Rotary International such as Polio Plus. The Play it Forward program is touted at the state-level as a model for other fundraisers, raising $60,000 last year.

The Rotary Club of Savannah is one of the largest clubs in Georgia.

 

Savannah: Exchange Student from Italy who is a Boy Scout Looking for Local Host Family

(July 10, 2011)  Attention Coastal Empire Council scouting families:  An exchange student from Italy who is a Boy Scout is currently looking for a local host family for the 2011-12 school year.  He is active in scouting and is a member of the Catholic church.  He has a love for music, plays the guitar and has also started learning to play the piano. 

This exchange student is registered with AYUSA Global Youth Exchange, a division of INTRAX.  Intrax is a globally-oriented company that provides a lifetime of high quality educational, work and volunteer programs that connect people and cultures. Intrax has operations in more than 100 countries worldwide and offers diverse educational and cultural programs including: high school exchange, international au pairs, language classes, volunteer opportunities, leadership programs, and work and internship placements.

AYUSA’s Area Director, Neferteri Strickland shares this information about the exchange program, “By opening our community to young people from other countries, we will create friendships and international relationships that will last a lifetime. AYUSA exchange students are between the ages of 15 and 18 and have qualified to participate in either a semester or an academic year.  Students come with their own spending money and health insurance.  While attending school in our country, exchange students learn about democracy and government, free enterprise, leadership and the diversity of American culture.  In addition, your child’s school, by hosting an exchange student will earn scholarships and discounts to participate in ‘Study Abroad’ and ‘World Leadership’ programs.”  

To learn more about hosting this Boy Scout from Italy, please call Neferteri Strickland at 912-844-8487 or email her at nstricklandapc@gmail.com.  To learn more about AYUSA Global Youth Exchange, visit
http://www.ayusa.org
.

To register your son in scouting, contact the Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts of America at 912-927-7272 or online at www.bsasavannah.org . Established in 1920, the Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts of America serves over 7000 young men and women annually in coastal Georgia though tradition scouting, inner city Scout Reach programs, Learning for Life and Explorer Post programs. Scouting has a huge positive impact on youth, and that in turn positively impacts our communities and society as a whole.

*Ocean Plaza Beach Resort on Tybee Island Announces Michael Ciulla as Executive Chef of Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant*

(TYBEE ISLAND, GA) The Ocean Plaza Beach Resort on Tybee Island is pleased to announce that Michael Ciulla has joined its company as Executive Chef of the Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant and Bar.

Ciulla comes to the Ocean Plaza and Dolphin Reef from the Embassy Suites-Galleria and Courtyard By Marriott in Vinings, Georgia, where he served as Director of Food and Beverage. He previously served as Executive Chef of the Wyndham Vinings Hotel in Atlanta and of the Wyndham Vinings Hotel in Peachtree City. Ciulla is a 1996 graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.

Ciulla recently launched a brand new menu at the Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant and Bar which features a flavorful fusion of American, Southern, and Caribbean cuisines, with an emphasis on fresh seafood.  His seafood selections range from grilled shrimp and grits and bacon-wrapped scallops over chorizo cheese grits to a classic crab meat au gratin to fresh fish prepared many different ways. His signature desserts include crème brulee, key lime pie, and caramelized plantains, all of which are made fresh in house.

“I’m very excited to bring my experience and culinary expertise to the Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant,” says Ciulla. “What other restaurant can you enjoy a wonderful meal with great service and have a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean.”

Harry Spirides, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Plaza Beach Resort says, “I am very pleased Michael has joined our organization. He has re-energized our entire Food, Beverage, and Catering operation.  His cheerful personality, excellent culinary skills, and structured work environment has produced very favorable results in the short time he has been here.”

Whether it’s for weddings, business meetings, or family vacations, the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort offers a variety of packages and specials for customers to choose from. Ocean Plaza’s award-winning restaurant, the Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant and Bar, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

There has been a resort hotel continuously operating on the Ocean Plaza Resort property for more than 120 years. The property is located on Tybee Island, about 20 minutes east of historic downtown Savannah. For more information on the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort, call (912) 786-7777, email info@oceanplaza.com or visit http://www.oceanplaza.com.

Chef Michael Ciulla

(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES, JULY 11, 2011

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Limited Expands to Savannah. You are invited to the Ribbon Cutting at the Oglethorpe Mall on Friday, July 15 at noon followed by an open shopping event where customers will receive 40% off their purchases all weekend long. www.thelimited.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) One Stop I.T. invites Savannah Restaurant Owners and Managers to come experience the Handheld POS Unit and more while enjoying catering from local restaurants, prize giveaways and live music, at an OPEN HOUSE, Thursday, July 14, 3-7PM at The Starland Tech Center, 17 w 41st street.
Latest technology for restaurants.

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) – Trident Sustainability Group funds the BRIAN S. BOYLSTON SCHOLARSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY. www.tridentsustainability.com

(ATLANTA, GA) Live conference, Monday, July 11 starting at 8:30AM; Where Georgia Leads: A Public Awareness Campaign For Georgia’s Technology Community. Governor Deal will kick off the conference. Free. REGISTER

(SAVANNAH, GA) Benjamin W. Karpf has joined Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP as an associate. Previously, Karpf was an associate for several years with Dow Lohnes PLLC, in Washington, DC. Karpf has extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. He also regularly counsels clients on copyright and trademark matters and issues related to media and technology law. Karpf was awarded a J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center.

http://www.bouhan.com
. 912-236-2491.

(SAVANNAH, GA) “RAISING CHANGE” FUNDRAISING CONFERENCE IN SAVANNAH ON JULY 15

http://www.gcn.org/RaisingChange2011.aspx   

(SAVANNAH, GA) Editorial by Real Estate Agent, John Brown: Influence of the Savannah College of Art and Design on Real Estate in Savannah:  ARTICLE

 

(USA) See what the FDA says about cell phones

http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, upcoming events:
http://savannahchamber.com/events.php

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty Participates in Luxury Real Estate Conference
http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2011/07/05/celia-dunn-sothebys-international-realty-participates-in-luxury-real-estate-conference/

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah, Georgia was featured on Book TV and American History TV June 25 and 26.   www.c-span.org/localcontent

 

(WSAV) OPERATION OPEN DOORS at Goodwill: The federal program helps homeless veterans get back into the workplace. Savannah has received a second grant to help more veterans. 

 

(ISLE OF HOPE, GA) Looking for volunteers to help with the 275th Anniversary Celebration of Isle of Hope

https://spreadsheets0.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDdVbExfVXp2QnZJdER2X3p3bkN4YXc6MQ

 

(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES, July 11, 2011

(AUGUSTA, GA) COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES™   July 11, 2011 Distributed weekly on the CarriageTradePR Local NewsWIRE™

(AUGUSTA, GA) Come learn about the latest progress on Laney Walker/Bethlehem redevelopment activities. The Augusta Housing and Community Development Department holds its quarterly community meeting Tuesday, July 19 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church Family Life Center from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. http://www.heritagepineaugusta.com/news-events/   (AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Chronicle highlights efforts by the Housing Department to retain current residents as part of the Laney Walker/Bethlehem revitalization effort. For the full story: http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2011-06-30/laney-walker-bethlehem-revitalization-wont-displace-residents   (AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy Laney Craft Museum has launched its Ebony Legacy Exhibition, showcasing the contributions and achievements of African Americans in Augusta. July 1 through October 31. http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/   (AUGUSTA, GA) Augusta Tomorrow is continuing its efforts to beautify the St. Sebastian Way road gateway. Organizations and entities along St. The scope of the project will include upgrades to the medians located in Walton Way between 13th and 15th Streets and Greene Street between St. Sebastian and Riverwatch Parkway. www.augustatomorrow.org   (AUGUSTA, GA) The Singles Ministry of Tabernacle Baptist Church will be donating items to SafeHomes of Augusta. It is a shelter for victims of domestic violence and houses women and children from all around the state of Georgia. The ministry will be downstairs after each service collecting donations on Sunday, July 10th and Sunday, 17th. http://www.tbcaugusta.org/   (AUGUSTA, GA) The New Bethlehem Community Center launches its Summer Enrichment Camp, July 11-29, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Ages: 5 to 13. Registration fee is $25.00 for first child and $15.00 for each additional child. There is no additional cost. Parents must provide transportation. Call 706-722-0086 for more information. www.newbethlehemcommunitycenter.com   (AUGUSTA, GA) Historic Augusta’s Preservation Awards Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2011 Preservation Awards to be given at the organization’s annual meeting to be held in the fall. For more information, to check the National Register status of a building, or to nominate a property for a 2011 Historic Preservation, please contact Robyn Anderson by telephone at 706-724-0436, e-mail at robyn@historicaugusta.org or mail at P.O. Box 37, Augusta, GA 30903. http://historicaugusta.org/   (AUGUSTA, GA) Following a successful presentation of the Laney Walker/Bethlehem revitalization plan to the state office of HUD, the Augusta Housing and Community Development Department has been invited to Washington, DC to present highlights of this national-class program. www.heritagepineaugusta.com   (AUGUSTA, GA) The first annual BLOCKS ARE BEAUTIFUL celebration, which took place on Pine Street on May 7, has gone “prime time” with the launch of a video on YouTube. (AUGUSTA, GA) Subscribe to our weekly local BusinessWIRE™ AUGUSTA COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES

Agent John Brown talks about the Influence of the Savannah College of Art and Design on Real Estate in Savannah

Influence of the Savannah College of Art and Design on Real Estate in Savannah

Savannah College of Art and Design opened its doors in 1978 in the Historic District of Savannah in the
old Savannah Volunteer Guard Armory, offering eight majors with an enrollment of 71 students. Over
the years SCAD enrollment grew steadily and by 2010 the enrollment reached 10,461 students with
locations in Atlanta, Lacoste, France, Hong Kong, and Savannah, and it is recognized as a world class
art school. The influence of SCAD has been tremendous both economically and culturally, as I have
observed as a long time resident of the Historic District. Students from all over the USA and the world
attend SCAD and have brought a cosmopolitan atmosphere to the city.

SCAD has had a profound impact on the local real estate market driven by the off campus SCAD students
demand for housing. Students, as well as faculty and staff, rent apartments, and buy homes and condos.
SCAD has been recognized for its restoration of many buildings by the American Institute of Architects,
the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Savannah Foundation, and the Victorian Society
of America. Many of these buildings would not have been preserved had it not been for SCAD. The
Historic District is the SCAD campus with approximately 67 buildings throughout downtown. The
economic influence has revitalized the downtown area, and especially Broughton Street, with shops,
boutiques, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment. Another aspect is that many parents and students
have chosen Savannah as a permanent home. As an example, I have neighbors who purchased a historic
home with four apartments a number of years ago for their son while he attended SCAD. Once he
graduated they restored the house to a single family home, and retired to Savannah.

The growth and influence of SCAD has not only affected the Historic District but also the Victorian
District, and neighborhoods extending to Victory Drive. This past year the renovation of the Abercorn
Terrace apartments between 61st and 63rd by SCAD for student housing extended SCAD’s footprint to
the Ardsley Park area and has revitalized the Habersham Village area.

Savannah is a beautiful city and SCAD has been very influential in helping to preserve it and influencing
the economic and cultural life of the entire Savannah area. I think we can all appreciate what SCAD has
done for Savannah as we look forward to SCAD’s continued growth and influence.

John A. Brown

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The Limited Expands to Savannah

The Limited Expands to Savannah to Satisfy Loyal Consumers’ Confident Sense of Style

Iconic Women’s Fashion Retailer brings a new modern look to the Oglethorpe Mall

Savannah, GA, July 15, 2011 – For the women of Savannah, GA the wait is over for the modern, impeccably tailored, on-trend designs offered by The Limited with the official grand opening of the Oglethorpe Mall store location on Friday, July 15 at noon.

Bridging a gap for the brand’s already enthusiastic customer base, the iconic fashion retailer opens its doors in the Belk wing at7804 Abercorn Street. This is the only The Limited store in Savannah, making a total of eight stores in Georgia.

 

To commemorate the new store’s introduction, The Limited is hosting a grand opening celebration Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17 filled with sale events, raffles and more. The Limited will kick off this celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 15 followed by an open shopping event where customers will receive 40% off their purchases all weekend long. 

“The Limited’s mission is to help women achieve personal success – fulfilling their potential and looking great every step of the way,” said Linda Heasley, CEO of The Limited. “We’ve been helping women achieve that feeling of self-confidence and personal success for nearly 50 years.”

The Limited, with over 230 locations nationwide, has seen resurgence in its popularity and is keeping pace with demand across the country with its new store openings. Savannah has been a priority market for a new store in line with the brand’s expansion.

“We’re really looking forward to sharing our newest store design concept with our customers in the Savannah area, as it demonstrates The Limited’s new direction,” said Heasley. “The new store at Oglethorpe Mall is just over 5,000 gross square feet, which is consistent with our ideal store size. The overall environment of this store is more feminine, more approachable and more residential in feeling.”

 

All of The Limited’s new stores, including Savannah, will feature a light, bright and upbeat motif. Other design changes include taupe walls with white cabinets and a ‘splash’ of red – including the iconic red ceiling in the fitting rooms and cash wrap area that gives the store a modern look and feel. Wood flooring has replaced the tile of previous stores to add warmth and comfort, and chandeliers and a custom mural on the back wall carry on that residential feeling. A built in ‘runway’ allows for visual animation while featuring the latest fashions for inspiration.

 

The Limited has also added seating for comfort with books and magazines to make for a positive experience for shopping companions. An e-bar with instant access to thelimited.com will ensure the customer always has access to her size. Online orders placed from the store ship to the customer’s home free of charge. The store has also added more registers and more fitting rooms to better facilitate wardrobing and one-on-one styling.

 

 

For more information about the new store locations, sales events, employment opportunities and online ordering, visit thelimited.com.

 

 

About The Limited:  Based in Columbus, Ohio, The Limited, an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is well known as the store concept that began mall-based specialty retailing as we know it. Drawing on almost 50 years of presence in American shopping centers, The Limited is an iconic fashion retailer that offers high-quality, private-label apparel designed to help the modern woman succeed. Design-driven, fashionable styles include suiting, sweaters, dresses, denim, outerwear, and accessories-to suit her lifestyle demands, from workday to weekend. The Limited has over 230 mall locations throughout the United States. For more information, please visit: thelimited.com

About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.:  Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in-house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in more than 265 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $40 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates with offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com.

 

 

 

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Trident Sustainability Group funds the BRIAN S. BOYLSTON SCHOLARSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY – SCAD

For Immediate Release:
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) – Trident Sustainability Group funds the BRIAN S. BOYLSTON
SCHOLARSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY.

The scholarship is offered to full-time Design for Sustainability students in the Savannah
College of Art and Design’s (SCAD) MA and MFA programs. The $500 scholarship is
intended to award innovative thinking and action in the realm of sustainability. Trident
Sustainability Group has committed to matching the funding for at least 5 years.

“The Design for Sustainability program at SCAD is a great stepping stone for people
interested in sustainability, whether in architecture, industrial design or fashion”, said
Tommy Linstroth, Principal of Trident Sustainability Group. “Being able to help keep
this scholarship in place and hopefully expand its effect and outreach was pretty much a
no-brainer.”

Trident Sustainability Group is a full-service sustainability and green building consulting
firm that focuses on providing triple bottom line solutions to a diverse range of clients
both locally and nationwide. Trident provides hands on guidance on green building
design and construction and offers extensive development-based expertise to help clients
achieve LEED certification for their projects, and has helped certify over 30 buildings.

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One Stop I.T. showcases latest technology for Restaurants at a July 14 Open House in Savannah, GA

Olivier Jouffrault, OWNER OF ONE STOP I.T. IN SAVANNAH GEORGIA • showcases latest technology for Restaurant

One Stop I.T. invites Savannah Restaurant Owners and Managers to come experience the Handheld
POS Unit and more while enjoying catering from local restaurants, prize giveaways and live music.

Bastille Day 2011: On July 14th from 3PM to 7 PM, One Stop I.T. is opening its doors to the Savannah
restaurant and retail community to showcase its popular Restaurant Manager POS System. One Stop
I.T. has recently begun offering Restaurant Manager POS solutions due to demand from its restaurant clients for a more robust POS alternative.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ‘test drive’ the full product line from Restaurant Manager including POS stations and wireless handheld units. One Stop I.T. staff will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions. RSVP at www.one-stop-it.com or Facebook/onestopit to be eligible to receive an iPAD 2 and other prizes.

One Stop I.T. offers the full line of Restaurant Manager POS solutions for Restaurants along with first rate installation and maintenance services. The most popular features are

• The handheld POS that allows wireless table side ordering and payment
• The RM Monitor that allows Owners and Managers to view real time data on the smart phone and receive alerts and reports for unusual transactions.

Other features include integrated Online Ordering through a Restaurant’s website, inventory
management and control, real-time alerts, mobile management capabilities and robust back office
management.

Some Savannah restaurants who currently use Restaurant Manager include Brasserie 529, Green Truck,
Café Zeum and McDonough’s.

Open House Details:
When: 3PM – 7 PM, Thursday, July 14th 2011 (Bastille Day)
Where: Starland Tech Center, 17 w 41st street, Savannah GA 31401
Details: Check out the Restaurant Manager POS System while you enjoy a unique selection of food,
beer and wine from Brasserie 529, Café Zeum and Green Truck Pub along with fresh daily roasted coffee
from Perc. Also browse Blackdog Studio’s art and custom built furniture. Live Music from Eric Brit.
Prize Give-aways: a New Apple iPad 2! To be eligible for prizes, Guests must RSVP through http://www.one-
stop-it.com or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/onestopit.

About us: One Stop I.T. provides full service technology solutions to Restaurants including POS systems,
surveillance, phone systems, networking and cabling. Since 2006 One Stop I.T. provided I.T. managed
services, VOIP phone systems, network design, installation and support and data back-up services to
office, retail and restaurant clients.

Contact: For more information contact Olivier Jouffrault at 912.257.4030 or olivier@one-stop-it.com.

Savannah Goodwill Receives Federal Funding

Goodwill of the Coastal Empire’s Operation Open Doors Receives Federal Funding for Second Consecutive Year
Program Helps Homeless Veterans Return to the Workforce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

(SAVANNAH, GA) Richard Payton served his country for nine years in the United States Air Force, but the former medical service specialist recently found himself homeless, suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and in need of assistance. For Payton, who proudly served his country in Operation Desert Storm, help came in the form of a Goodwill program specifically designed to help veterans get back on their feet.

Established in September 2010, Operation Open Doors offers “New Beginnings…New Hope” for homeless unemployed or underemployed veterans of the United States military. Many of the veterans served by the program are disabled. By offering vocational evaluation, employment and training services, placement assistance and post employment follow-up, Operation Open Doors aims to help acclimate veterans back into society.

Funding From the Federal Government
Operation Open Doors was recently awarded funding from the United States Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program to continue helping veterans in the Coastal Empire for the next year. The $192,107 grant was one of 122 awarded to programs around the nation that provide veterans who are homeless or those who are at risk of being homeless with the necessary job training to segue into civilian careers.

“We are so pleased to receive this grant from the Department of Labor VETS Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program for another year,” says Mohsen Badran, CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc. “The funding is a vote of confidence from the federal government and an acknowledgement that our program has successfully helped veterans in our community.”

Helping Veterans in the Coastal Empire
Since its inception, Operation Open Doors has helped more than 132 veterans in the Coastal Empire. Those receiving assistance span the generations: the oldest veteran participating in the program is 64, while the youngest is just 24.

The program has successfully placed 46 veterans in jobs at local companies and organizations including the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Lord Eye Center, Smoke Station BBQ, Roger Wood Foods, Ranco Tent Rentals, Planters Inn, Outback Steakhouse and Weyerhaeuser, among others. In addition, 94 veterans have been referred to housing programs.

Tabeter Robinson, Operation Open Doors’ program manager, encourages local companies to consider hiring veterans. “In addition to the tax credit benefit of hiring a veteran, employers can be assured that they have a committed and dependable worker,” Robinson says, noting that the structure the veterans had in the military can be an asset to future employers. “Structures such as punctuality, organization, team work and integrity that the veterans learned in the military are also some of the same qualities an employer would seek in a prospective employee.”

New Horizons: Partnership with International Paper
A new partnership between Goodwill Industries and International Paper promises even more opportunities for homeless veterans in the Coastal Empire. Veterans who participate in Operation Open Doors are helping the paper giant recycle wooden core plugs. The partnership first began when International Paper was faced with an unexpected challenge after one of its major suppliers had its plant taken offline by a fire.

“We were suddenly without a steady flow of core plugs to use in our paper roll process, and other sources for core plugs needed to be sought quickly. Since then, Goodwill of the Coastal Empire has really stepped in to help us in our time of need,” says Ty Cobb, purchasing store manager of the International Paper Savannah Mill. “Our partnership has had the added benefit of assisting homeless veterans in the process. This is truly a win-win for everyone in our community.”

In addition to creating valuable income to fund Goodwill programs such as Operation Open Doors, the wooden core plug recycling program gives the veterans invaluable work experience, which enables them to qualify for government housing assistance. The program also saves International Paper thousands of dollars and helps the environment by diverting the wooden core plugs from entering landfills.

Getting Back on His Feet
Richard Payton was one of the first veterans selected to participate in the International Paper wooden core recycling program. With the training he is receiving through Operation Open Doors and the recycling program, he is acquiring the skills he needs to be gainfully employed and secure housing.

“I am very thankful for this program,” says Payton, who lost housing, employment and the quality of life he once enjoyed because of his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, for which he is currently being evaluated. “It will allow me to get housing through the HUD Veteran Supportive Housing program that works with Section 8. I am looking forward to ending my homelessness and having a key to a house and a new beginning.”

About Goodwill of the Coastal Empire, Inc.
Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc. is dedicated to the mission of assisting people with disabilities and other barriers to employment to live independently and become employed. The not-for-profit organization currently employs more than 500 employees locally and provided services to 3,184 people in our community in 2010. Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire serves 33 counties in Georgia and South Carolina and operates 12 retail locations in the region. In addition to the thrift shops, Goodwill accepts tax deductable car donations and operates an online store at shopgoodwill.com. For more information on Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, please call 912-354-6611, email info@goodwillsavannahga.org or visit www.goodwillsavannahga.org.

Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty Participates in Luxury Real Estate Conference

Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty Participates in Luxury Real Estate Conference

(SAVANNAH, GA)  Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury real estate
company based in Savannah and Bluffton recently participated in a Sotheby’s International
Realty® Regional Leaders meeting, which brought together network members from many key
markets in the Americas.

Attendees included network members from Florida, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Massachusetts,
North Carolina, Canada, Argentina, Costa Rica, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, Anguilla,
Bermuda, Brazil, Mexico and Peru.

This dynamic event was held June 30 at The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove, in Miami and
provided a unique opportunity for Sotheby’s International Realty owners and managers to
network and share best practices. Attendees heard from several brand leaders including Mike
Good, chief executive officer; Philip White, president and chief operating officer; and Wendy
Purvey, chief marketing officer.

“This meeting provided a great value to our company,” said Celia Dunn, of Celia Dunn
Sotheby’s International Realty. “It offered the opportunity to network with some of our brand’s
most talented real estate professionals, share best practices and experiences in today’s market.”

Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty, which has offices in Savannah and Bluffton, offers
exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty marketing, advertising and referral services designed to
attract well-qualified buyers to the company’s property listings. In addition, the company and its
clients benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house, which promotes real estate
referral opportunities with auction house clientele.

As a Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate, the company also has the unique ability to refer
its real estate clientele to the auction house for jewelry, art, unique furniture and collectible
appraisal services. Property listings from Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty also are
marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website, as well as on the firm’s local website,
http://www.celiadunnsir.com

“This meeting effectively brought together our network members from across this important
region with the common goal of sharing their own unique experiences,” said Michael R.
Good, chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “Attendees also
had the opportunity to get an update on our newly redesigned international brand website,
sothebysrealty.com, and its many features that provide greater opportunities to market their
listings more effectively to a larger global audience including translation into 14 languages.”

Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty is located at 17 W.Charlton St Savannah. For
additional information, please contact 912.234.3323. The Sotheby’s International Realty network
currently has more than 11,900 sales associates located in approximately 560 offices in 42
countries and territories worldwide.
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