April 19 Lecture on ” “Copyright & Trademark: Issues for Start-Ups and Small Businesses” by Attorney Ben Karpf

For more information and to register before April 17th, please go to http://fftapr19.eventbrite.com

 

ABOUT BEN KARPF

Benjamin Karpf is an associate with Bouhan, Williams & Levy. His practice focuses mainly on commercial transactions, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (including content and software licenses, sponsorship and advertising agreements and services and consulting agreements), advising clients on matters related to copyright law, the Internet, mobile devices, social media and related technology, and the clearance and prosecution of trademarks and service marks. Mr. Karpf joined the firm in 2011. Prior to joining Bouhan, Williams & Levy, Mr. Karpf practiced law in Washington, DC with a nationally recognized law firm.

Mr. Karpf has drafted and negotiated complex license and services agreements, including enterprise-wide font software and content database license agreements and online service agreements, for major media companies. In addition, Mr. Karpf has managed extensive international trademark portfolios for clients located in the United States and abroad and has represented clients in connection with adverse proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and internationally, including before the World Intellectual Property Organization and the national trademark authorities in China and Chile.

A Savannah native, Mr. Karpf graduated from Savannah Country Day School and attended college, graduate school and law school in Washington, DC. Mr. Karpf received a B.A. in English from The George Washington University and M.A. and J.D. degrees from Georgetown University. During law school, Mr. Karpf served as an Annual Survey Editor for the American Criminal Law Review and worked as a law clerk for the Center for Democracy & Technology and the Media Access Project. During graduate school, Mr. Karpf was a volunteer with the Future of Music Coalition.

Education Information

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 2007

Georgetown University, M.A. in Communication, Culture & Technology, 2003

The George Washington University, B.A., 1997

 

 

(SAVANNAH, GA) The next event in ATDC Savannah’s and the Creative Coast’s Entrepreneur Food for Thought Series will take place April 19th, 11.30am-1.00pm, at the campus of Georgia Tech Savannah. Benjamin Karpf from Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP will speak about “Copyright & Trademark: Issues for Start-Ups and Small Businesses”.

This is a continuation of the Food for Thought presentation from November 2011 (Copyright, Trademark, Social Media and Content Licenses: Legal Issues for Technology Start-Ups and Media Companies), which will feature a summary of basic copyright and trademark issues. The majority of the presentation will explore how these issues affect established businesses and start-up companies.

(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, MARCH 26, 2012

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Follow SAVANNAH COMMUNITY HEADLINES™ on TWITTER http://twitter.com/carriagetradepr (RICHMOND HILL, GA) You are invited to the Grand Opening of Goodwill in Richmond Hill on Thursday, March 29, 10AM. http://goodwillsavannah.org/grand-opening-in-richmond-hill-thursday-march-29-10-am/ (WASHINGTON) SBA Announces New Partnership to Connect Small Businesses with Corporate Supply Chains http://www.sba.gov/news or https://www.supplier-connection.net (SAVANNAH, GA) April Small Business Council / SMART Luncheon, Tuesday, April 3 Kathy Burnsed with McKnight Sight and Sound will present practical tools and tips on how to effectively manage your time. Starts at 11:30AM at the Savannah Morning News Auditorium. $11 for Chamber members. RSVP to Cally D’Angelo, 912.644.6459 CDAngelo@SavannahChamber.com (SAVANNAH, GA2) Blaise Dismer, a licensed therapist and recovered agoraphobic, will speak to the Savannah Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) on Tuesday, March 27 at 7pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd. in Savannah, program begins at 6pm .  His presentation is titled “Recovering from Severe Anxiety”.  Event is open to the public and is free of charge.  Call (843) 384-5083   (SAVANNAH, GA) Attorney Benjamin Karpf from Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP will speak about “Copyright & Trademark: Issues for Start-Ups and Small Businesses” at the ATDC’s and the Creative Coast’s Entrepreneur Food for Thought Series, April 19th, 11.30am-1.00pm, at the campus of Georgia Tech Savannah. http://fftapr19.eventbrite.com   (SAVANNAH, GA) The City of Savannah is pleased to host the 2012 Mayor’s Small Business Conference at the Savannah Civic Center Ballroom, Wednesday, April 4, 8:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. Conference is FREE and includes a continental breakfast and a networking lunch. (912) 651-3653 sanderson@savannahga.gov   (SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Morning News presents a free workshop, “Social+Local+Mobile = your chance to increase profits” given nationally recognized speaker Shannon Kinney, founder and general manager of DreamLocal.com. March 28-30 classes held in Bluffton and Savannah, More info:savannahnow.com/powerupsavannah (SAVANNAHNOW) The Savannah Morning News is proud to welcome JOHN SMOLTZ to Savannah as the keynote speaker for the 2012 Best of Preps banquet, May 24, 2012.   (SAVANNAH, GA) The bank loan officer has asked me to prepare a business plan.  Where can I find help?  SCORE’s team of experienced business counselors assists small business owners in finding answers to these types of business questions. This counseling service is free. To schedule a counseling appointment call 652-4335 or visit www.scoresav.org.   (SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Calendar   http://www.savannahchamber.com/for-members/business-calendar   (RICHMOND HILL, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents: 1184 Silk Hope Drive at the Ford Plantation. http://www.celiadunnsir.com/listings_detail.asp?listingID=1636  912-234-3323   (THIS WEEK) Dave Simons will speak at the Savannah Rotary on Monday. I’ll be giving a speech at the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, March 27. On Wednesday, Carol Bell and I have put together a Lunch-N-Learn for Leadership Savannah called: The World of Non Profits. On Thursday at 8am, Sam McCachern, president of the Savannah Rotary will be on WTKS talking about Play it Forward Concert.     Carriage Trade Public Relations, Inc Community Communications Reputation Management Inbound Marketing PR Coaching Full Service PR Agency Positions you as the Authority in your industry Creates digital content that drives traffic to your website 912.844.9990 Established 1995

AUTHOR BLAISE DISMER L.C.S.W. TO SPEAK ON AGORAPHOBIA

BLAISE DISMER L.C.S.W. TO SPEAK ON AGORAPHOBIA TO THE SAVANNAH CHAPTER OF NAMI ON MARCH 27 AT 7pm.

(SAVANNAH, GA – 3/21/2012) Blaise Dismer, a licensed therapist and recovered agoraphobic, will speak to the Savannah Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) on Tuesday, March 27 at 7pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd. in Savannah, program begins at 6pm .  His presentation is titled “Recovering from Severe Anxiety”.  Event is open to the public and is free of charge.  Call (912) 353-7143 for particulars.

He will discuss his personal journey through and ultimate escape from agoraphobia.  His presentation will also deal with the symptomology of the disease, its impact on victims, their families and associates, and the most current treatment protocols.

Agoraphobia, anxiety disorder, panic attack, by any name, it’s a condition affecting 3.2 million Americans rendering them anywhere from socially isolated to totally incapable of leaving their households.  It is progressive in nature and can leave victims physically and mentally compromised if left undiagnosed and untreated.

Dismer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.). He holds a masters degree in clinical social work and has three years post-graduate work in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  He is an active affiliate of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.  He has published numerous articles and white papers on anxiety-related topics and has recently authored a book on his personal experience with the disease entitled, “Homebound No More…How I Beat Agoraphobia.”  His combination of credentials and personal experience with anxiety disorder make him a recognized authority and sought after lecturer.

The program will be particularly beneficial to individuals suffering from anxiety issues, their friends and relatives, caretakers and psychologists/psychiatrists. Visitors are welcome.

Blaise Dismer can be reached at (843) 384-5083.  For more background or to order his book, visithttp://www.paniccure.com/Stories_of_Healing/Blais

(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, MARCH 19, 2012

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(SAVANNAH, GA)  Dale Carnegie Training is offering a free session on Thursday, March 22nd at the Westin from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.  RSVP 912-223-4332 to reserve a seat. (SAVANNAH, GA)  You are invited to “Meet the Franchisor” March 24, 9am-1pm Coastal GA Center in Savannah. Learn about Affordable Franchises. RSVP 678-644-3868 (SAVANNAH, GA) US Patent & Trademark Workshop, Monday, March 19, 2012, led by USPTO Patent Reform Coordinator Janet Gongolaat The Coastal Georgia Center, located at 305 Fahm Street, from 9:00am – 12:00pm To RSVP please visit:   sav.fm/gongola (SAVANNAH, GA) Operation Open Doors of Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire is hosting a “Veterans Ready to Work Expo” on Wednesday, March 21 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Salvation Army Gym located 3000 Bee Road, Savannah, GA. (SAVANNAH, Ga.)  Celia Dunn of Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce the Savannah real estate experts that have received recognition for being in the Distinguished Sales Society of the Savannah Area Board of Realtors: Celia Dunn, the team of Carolyn Ezelle and Lavinia Strong, Helen Williams Johnson, Monica McGoldrick and Lauren Tomhave.   (SAVANNAH, GA) Franchises that are Excelling in this Tough Economy are In-Home Senior Care, Education, Technology and Home Repairs. An educational event will be held at the Coastal Georgia Center on March 24, from 9 til 1 on how to select a Franchise Business that is right for each person’s individual goals, skills, interests and financial objectives. Free online registration is available at  http://meetthefranchisors032412.eventbrite.com      (SAVANNAH, GA) The “Original” Dale Carnegie Course, March 29th for 12 weeks 6:00PM to 9:30PM, Effective Communications & Human Relations. Improve YourProfessional Performance! Be seen as a Consensus Builder, a Leader, Decisive. $1595 per person. Call Dale Ashworth at 912-223-4332. dale_ashworth@dalecarnegie.com (SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Country Day School proudly presents Dr. David E. Shi for an open community lecture, “What Really Matters: the Pursuit of Happiness in 2012,” on Monday March 12th at 6:30pm in Jelks Auditorium. Dr. Shi is a teacher, author, liberal arts advocate, environmental champion, and President of Furman University from 1994 to 2010. he is the author and co-author of numerous books on American history and culture, and has twice been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.   (SAVANNAH, GA) The City of Savannah is pleased to host the 2012 Mayor’s Small Business Conference at the Savannah Civic Center Ballroom, Wednesday, April 4,  8:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.  Conference is FREE and includes a continental breakfast and a networking lunch.  (912) 651-3653  sanderson@savannahga.gov   (SAVANNAH, GA) Dawn Baker, News Anchor and Author to give talk on her self-help book for teens and young adult females – Southwest Chatham Library, Sat., March 24, 4p.m. Bull St. Library, Sun., March 25, 3p.m.   (SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Morning News presents a free workshop, “Social+Local+Mobile = your chance to increase profits” given nationally recognized speaker Shannon Kinney, founder and general manager of DreamLocal.com. March 28-30 classes held in Bluffton and Savannah, More info:savannahnow.com/powerupsavannah  (SAVANNAH, GA) The Landings Club on Skidaway Island is pleased to announce Kirsten McDonough as the official tournament chairperson for its fourth consecutive $50,000 Savannah Challenger, a USTA Pro Circuit event, scheduled for April 21-29. A 12-year veteran of the sport, McDonough competes on four tennis teams and has been involved with USTA junior tennis for more than a decade. (SAVANNAH, GA) GenerationNEXT honorees will be recognized at a celebratory soiree sponsored by Savannah magazine, BiS and The Coastal Bank on March 21. These under-40 individuals have distinguished themselves by their professional achievements as well as their philanthropic service within Savannah and the Coastal Empire. The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, at Rocks on the Roof at the Bohemian Riverfront Savannah, 102 W. Bay St. Tickets are $10 each and will include two drink tickets. Light appetizers will be served. Please RSVP to marketing@savannahnow.com or purchase tickets at http://gennext2012.eventbrite.com.   (SAVANNAHNOW) The Savannah Morning News is proud to welcome JOHN SMOLTZ to Savannah as the keynote speaker for the 2012 Best of Preps banquet, May 24, 2012. (SAVANNAH, GA) What is the most effective compensation system for my sales force? SCORE’s team of experienced business counselors assists small business owners in finding answers to these types of business questions.  This counseling service is free.  To schedule a counseling appointment call 652-4335 or visit www.scoresav.org. (SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Calendar (SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents: 27 E. 49th Street   http://www.celiadunnsir.com/listings_detail.asp?listingID=1619 912-234-3323 (SAVANNAH, GA) Follow SAVANNAH COMMUNITY HEADLINES™ on TWITTER  http://twitter.com/carriagetradepr

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DOLPHIN TOURS TYBEE ISLAND – CAPT MIKE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

Capt. Mikes Dolphin Tours Celebrates 20 Years on Tybee Island

(Tybee Island, GA) – In a time when small businesses are finding it hard to stay open, one local business is gearing up to celebrate their 20th year.

Capt. Mike and Iris Scarbrough purchased their Tybee Island property in 1992, looking forward to leaving their hectic lives in Atlanta for peaceful Tybee, where they had spent every weekend and vacation for the previous five years. But starting their own business didn’t happen over night.

For the next four years, The Scarbroughs and their teenage daughter Lisa worked tirelessly to clean up the old property, rid it of long-forgotten boat parts, overgrown brush, and repair dilapidated buildings and docks. A local following started to form among the neighboring shrimpers and fishermen, and the marina played host to various US and international teams for the 1995 US trials and the 1996 Summer Olympics Yachting events.

At the time, the marina was simply known as “Mike’s Place,” a little hole in the wall bar that would have sandwiches and grill outs on the dock. But it was when Capt. Mike took a crew from Good Morning America out on his little S.S. Dolphin for a tour that the business exploded. The tours didn’t have a name, but moments after the broadcast calls were already coming in from people wanting to tour with “Capt. Mike.”

“Mike’s Place” was leased out to become Cafe Loco and later Coco’s Sunset Grille, a seafood market was opened, and watersports offerings came to reside. The sleepy little north end piece of Tybee had grown into the Village at Lazaretto Creek where thousands of tourists, school kids, and Girl Scouts take trips aboard Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours each year.

Now 20 years later, the Scarbroughs are thankful their business has survived the economic hits and look forward to more tours for years to come. To kick off the anniversary celebration, Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours will be offering discounts on tickets through Foursquare check-ins and specials on their Facebook page. Additionally, special tours have been set up for Easter sunrise and to watch the Tall Ships sail out of Savannah.

For more information, contact Lisa Scarbrough at lisa@momentslesstraveled.com or Iris Scarbrough at 912-786-5848.

CONGRATULATIONS TO “GenerationNEXT” 2012 – 21 honorees from Savannah

 

Please join Savannah magazine, Business in Savannah and The Coastal Bank as they recognize the 21 honorees of “GenerationNEXT: Savannah’s Rising Stars of Business” on Wednesday, March 21.

 

These under-40 individuals have distinguished themselves by their professional achievements as well as their philanthropic service within Savannah and the Coastal Empire.  

 

The 2012 GenerationNEXT honorees are:

 

• Dr. Jacques Beauchamp, president and co-founder of Spine and Sport
• Dr. Eric Bull, CEO and co-founder of Spine and Sport
• Josh Fenn, the executive director of Development Authority of Bryan County
• Paul Farthing, owner of Southeast Medical
• Jason Ford, vice president and investment officer of Seligman, Clements, Ford Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
• Brandie Fuller, vice president marketing for Great Dane Trailers
• Billy Groves, president and managing member of Savannah Re-Load
• Debbie Hughes, vice president of Wells Fargo Insurance Services
• Jennifer Huskey, co-owner and CEO of Gaslight Restaurant Group
• Lora Jex, vice president and senior risk officer of The Savannah Bancorp Inc.
• Carolyn S. McIntosh, partner with Hancock Askew & Co. LLP
• Colin McRae, partner with HunterMaclean
• Rebecca Page, vice president of The Savannah Bank
• Cari Clark Phelps, president and creative director of Clark Creative Design
• Joshua Reeves, an attorney with Taylor English Law Firm
• Daniel Rowe, tax manager with Deemer Dana & Froehle
• Kristin Russell, owner of The Sentient Bean and co-founder of the Forsyth Farmers Market
• ZaDonna Slay, the executive director of Savannah/Chatham Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc.
• Mark Thomas, general manager of The Thunderbird Inn
• Joseph Thompson, business owner and software entrepreneur with Thomspon Merchant Services, DonorCharge and Tgater.com
• Julie Wade, owner of and partner with The Wade Law Firm

 

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 21, 2012

Where: Rocks on the Roof, Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront, 102 W. Bay St.

Cost: Tickets are $10 each and will include two drink tickets. Light appetizers will be served.

RSVP: RSVP to marketing@savannahnow.com or purchase tickets at http://gennext2012.eventbrite.com.

 

Thank you,

 

Anita Sue Hagin

General Manager

Savannah magazine | savannahmagazine.com

Skirt! magazine

1375 Chatham Parkway | Savannah, GA  31405

Phone: (912) 652-0293

anita.hagin@savannahmagazine.com

 

GOODWILL RICHMOND HILL, GRAND OPENING, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 10AM PUBLIC INVITED

 

The PUBLIC grand opening is Thursday, March 29, 10 a.m.

Goodwill to open in Richmond Hill

Employers, job seekers to have many free resources and services at Job Connections, and retail location will offer a wide variety of items

(RICHMOND HILL, Ga.) – Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc. is opening a free community career center, Job Connections, and a retail location in Richmond Hill. The grand opening will be Thursday, March 29 at 10 a.m.

The career center, Job Connections, will be on the second floor above the store. The store will be open to the public March 29 at 10 a.m. with a full selection of merchandise. The store will have door prizes and drawings throughout the grand opening. There will also be a donation center, with the donations helping to fund Goodwill’s Workforce Development programs.

Job Connections offers many free resources and services to both employers and job seekers. For example, Goodwill offers applicant screening. Employers can provide Goodwill with job descriptions and Goodwill can match qualified applicants out of their database for the employer to interview. Goodwill can also provide office space for interviewing and job fairs at no charge.

 

Resources, technology and support services have been designed to help job seekers secure and maintain employment. The center will be a resource for job searches, offering help with resumes and interviewing skills, as well as a phone bank, printer, and copier.  Educational seminars will also help with job skills as well as areas such as health and wellness and financial well-being.

“We talk to employers and match their needs to our services,” said Michael Whitfield, Richmond Hill Career Center Manager for Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire. “We find the areas that employers see a need and tailor our programs to that.” For example, at another Job Connections location Whitfield discovered that many job seekers lacked computer skills, so Job Connections started offering computer classes.

 

“We’re excited about being in Richmond Hill and Bryan County,” Whitfield said. “We are committed to tailoring our services to the needs of Richmond Hill. We’re anxious to hear what Richmond Hill and the surrounding areas want.”

 

In terms of services for job seekers, Goodwill will be offering a resume writing class and working with job seekers to develop interviewing skills so that they feel confident when they walk into an interview. There will also be networking opportunities and job fairs, and applicants will be able to view job postings that are available in the community.

 

“We hope to provide clients with the tools they need to stand out in the applicant pool and achieve their employment goals,” Whitfield said.

 

“We know education is the key to lifting people out of poverty,” Whitfield said. “The goal is to help them see their world in a different way and see what they can become. Goodwill can help them meet their needs and goals.”

 

In order to offer all these services for free, Goodwill relies on help from community volunteers.

 

“Volunteers are crucial,” Whitfield said. “We have opportunities in reception, basic data entry and for instructors who may want to offer workshops or facilitate classes.  It’s a great opportunity for citizens to give something back to their community.”

 

The Richmond Hill Goodwill is located at 9701 Ford Ave. Call 912-663-3223.

About Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire

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 employs 550 people, provided services to approximately 17,000 people and placed about 650 people in real jobs in our community this year. Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire serves 33 counties in Georgia and South Carolina and operates 12 retail locations in the region. 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 visit www.goodwillsavannah.org.

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Luxury Real Estate company Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce the Savannah real estate experts that have received recognition for being in the Distinguished Sales Society of the Savannah Area Board of Realtors: Celia Dunn, the team of Carolyn Ezelle and Lavinia Strong, Helen Williams Johnson, Monica McGoldrick and Lauren Tomhave

 

 

For immediate release CONTACT: Lori Combs 912-234-3323 Lori.Combs@sothebysrealty.com Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty’s Savannah real estate experts named to Distinguished Sales Society

 

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) – Celia Dunn of Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce the Savannah real estate experts that have received recognition for being in the Distinguished Sales Society of the Savannah Area Board of Realtors: Celia Dunn, the team of Carolyn Ezelle and Lavinia Strong, Helen Williams Johnson, Monica McGoldrick and Lauren Tomhave.

Celia Dunn, who has earned the Distinguished Sales Society recognition for more than 30 years, is the founder and president of Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty, which she leads with her husband, Larry Dunn. A native of Savannah, she attended Pape School in Savannah and later graduated from St. Mary’s School in Peekskill, N.Y. She graduated from Sweet Briar College in Virginia and returned to Savannah following her graduation. She has always been a strong community leader and serves on many civic boards. She has lived and worked in Savannah’s National Landmark District for over 40 years. Celia Dunn has always focused on the highest sense of integrity and best service to her clients.

Carolyn Ezelle and Lavinia Strong, The Ezelle Strong Team, have received consistent top producer honors at Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty and are continuing Distinguished Sales Society members. They are Short Sale and Foreclosure specialists and participated in the second highest selling residential property sale in Savannah in 2011. Prior to joining Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty, Carolyn Ezelle worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative and an over-the-counter trader. Lavina Strong has 15 years of sales experience and graduated from the University of Georgia with an International Business degree and minor in French. Both are active volunteers for St. John’s Episcopal Church and Savannah Country Day School, where both families send their children.

Native Savannahian Helen Williams Johnson is well-versed in Savannah area real estate and was a 2009, 2010 and 2011 Top Producer. She is certified in short sales and foreclosures. Johnson is very active in the community, having chaired the Telfair Ball and the Telfair Art Fair. She sits on the Savannah Tech Community Council Board and the Davenport House Committee Board. She earned an economics degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University. Monica McGoldrick has been named a Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty Top Producer for six years and has been named to the Distinguished Sales Society for six years. She has earned the Graduate Realtor Institute designation and the Seller Representative Specialist designation.

A native Savannahian, McGoldrick spent over 25 years in marketing and fundraising. She has been acknowledged as a community leader by serving on several boards. After graduating from Trinity College in Washington, D.C., she earned a Master’s of Arts in English from Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. Lauren Tomhave, who has previously been named to the Distinguished Sales Society, was a Top Producer for Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty for 2011. She has earned the GRI distinction, and SFR, short sale and foreclosure resource. She is very active in the community and serves on the Education committee of the Historic Savannah Foundation, and on the awards committee at the Savannah Area Board of Realtors. She comes from a background in art and design, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fashion Merchandising, with a minor in Interior Design.

Founded in 1981, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty is noted for outstanding service to its clients, thorough knowledge of Savannah and the South Carolina Low Country, and excellent staff, in addition to having one of the region’s top property management departments. The owners are natives of Savannah who have more than 60 years’ combined experience in real estate. The offices are located at 9, 13, and 17 West Charlton Street on Madison Square in Savannah and 336 Buck Island Road in Bluffton, S.C. For more information, call Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty at (912) 234-3323 or visit http://www.celiadunnsir.com. To contact the Bluffton office, call (843) 836-3900.

(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, MARCH 12, 2012

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(TYBEE ISLAND, GA) Peach Hubbard, president of The Dolphin Project, the longest operating dolphin research program in the country staffed entirely by trained volunteers, will be the featured speaker at this month’s Ocean Plaza Beach Resort Coastal Ecology Dinner Lecture Series, Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the hotel’s Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant. Hubbard’s lecture will focus on the area’s wild dolphin population.  To RSVP, please call 912-786-8400. Lecture is free.(SAVANNAH, GA) Gottlieb and Cohen New South Kosher, will be on the Travel Channel this coming Monday night, March 12, at 9PM.  The show is Andrew Zimmern Bizarre Foods America. It is the season finale, the one they filmed during Sukkos.  Last week’s show was all around Charleston and this week’s highlights Savannah.(SAVANNAH, GA) Operation Open Doors of Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire is hosting a “Veterans Ready to Work Expo” on Wednesday, March 21 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Salvation Army Gym located 3000 Bee Road, Savannah, GA. (SAVANNAH, GA) Is fear or grief keeping you from living a full life? Clear Mind can help.  Its mission is to provide life coaching and therapy for women suffering from trauma, anxiety or bereavement–and at no charge for those in need.  Call Carol Hayes (912) 665-9507 or email clearmindllc@gmail.com. (SAVANNAH, GA) Franchises that are Excelling in this Tough Economy are In-Home Senior Care, Education, Technology and Home Repairs. An educational event will be held at the Coastal Georgia Center on March 24, from 9 til 1 on how to select a Franchise Business that is right for each person’s individual goals, skills, interests and financial objectives. Free online registration is available at  http://meetthefranchisors032412.eventbrite.com    (GEORGIA) Cut the Red Tape: Share Your Ideas to Help Georgia Businesses http://sos.ga.gov/cuttheredtape/ (SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Book Festival will host a spring luncheon featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks, author of Caleb’s Crossing, at noon, May 3, at the Plantation Club at The Landings, One Cottonwood Lane, Skidaway Island – purchase online at www.savannahbookfestival.org or call 912-598 4040for tickets. (SAVANNAHNOW) Local Business Owners get tips at SPEED MENTORING CONFERENCE ARTICLE (SAVANNAH, GA How do I determine the amount of operating cash I will need to start my new business? SCOREs team of experienced business counselors assists small business owners in finding answers to these types of business questions. This counseling service is free. To schedule a counseling appointment call 652-4335 or visit WWW.scoresav.org. (SAVANNAH, GA) The “Original” Dale Carnegie Course, March 29th for 12 weeks 6:00PM to 9:30PM, Effective Communications & Human Relations. Improve YourProfessional Performance! Be seen as a Consensus Builder, a Leader, Decisive. $1595 per person. Call Dale Ashworth at 912-223-4332. dale_ashworth@dalecarnegie.com (SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Country Day School proudly presents Dr. David E. Shi for an open community lecture, “What Really Matters: the Pursuit of Happiness in 2012,” on Monday March 12th at 6:30pm in Jelks Auditorium. Dr. Shi is a teacher, author, liberal arts advocate, environmental champion, and President of Furman University from 1994 to 2010. he is the author and co-author of numerous books on American history and culture, and has twice been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. (SAVANNAHNOW)  Interactive Media Panel. Noah Yaughn of Arc Media Group,  Hannah Byrne of Smack Dab Studios & rappidApp and Benjamin Karpf of Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP  law firm shared tips to the Small Business Council. ARTICLE (SAVANNAH, GA)  B. H. Levy Jr. of Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP will speak at a seminar entitled “Advanced Workers’ Compensation” March 13 in Savannah. His portion of the seminar focuses on issues in medical treatment and vocational rehabilitation. For registration information, visit MORE INFO http://www.bouhan.com. 912-236-2491. (BRUNSWICK, GA) Photos from the Goodwill Fashion Show:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.284240274981022.66357.261332503938466&type=3 (SAVANNAH, GA) The City of Savannah is pleased to host the 2012 Mayor’s Small Business Conference at the Savannah Civic Center Ballroom, Wednesday, April 4,  8:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.  Conference is FREE and includes a continental breakfast and a networking lunch.  (912) 651-3653  sanderson@savannahga.gov (SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Morning News presents a free workshop, “Social+Local+Mobile = your chance to increase profits” given nationally recognized speaker Shannon Kinney, founder and general manager of DreamLocal.com. 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Tybee Island – March 15 Ocean Plaza Coastal Ecology Lecture Series to Explore the Wild Dolphin Population

Protecting Dolphins, Protecting Ourselves

March 15 Ocean Plaza Coastal Ecology Lecture Series to Explore the Wild Dolphin Population

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

(TYBEE ISLAND, GA) Peach Hubbard, president of The Dolphin Project, the longest operating dolphin research program in the country staffed entirely by trained volunteers, will be the featured speaker at this month’s Ocean Plaza Beach Resort Coastal Ecology Dinner Lecture Series, Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the hotel’s Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant. Hubbard’s lecture will focus on the area’s wild dolphin population. The lecture will be preceded by a wine and cheese reception at 6 p.m. in the Dolphin Reef Bar, and dinner will be served in the Dolphin Reef main dining room at 6:30 p.m. The standard Dolphin Reef dinner menu will be offered. To RSVP, please call 912-786-8400.

The Dolphin Project was founded in 1989 following a mass die-off of dolphins on the Eastern seaboard of the United States. A group of scientists and volunteers began the process of counting the dolphins and photographing their dorsal fins in an attempt to help monitor the health of the dolphins. Bolstered by the knowledge that the well-being of dolphins impacts the well-being of humans, the group has worked tirelessly for more than two decades to collect and share data on dolphins.

During her lecture, Hubbard will talk about dolphin anatomy, their habits and behaviors, the threats faced by the species and the research being conducted by The Dolphin Project. Hubbard will also discuss ways to protect the environment that dolphins and humans share.

About the Coastal Ecology Dinner Lecture Series

Created by Ocean Plaza Beach Resort Innkeeper Harry Spirides, the Coastal Ecology Dinner Lecture Series is held at the resort’s Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant on the third Thursday of every month and is open to the public. The multimedia lectures, which feature topics pertaining to coastal ecology, are presented by distinguished experts in the field but given in terminology everyone can understand. There is no entry fee or cover charge to attend the presentations. The lectures are preceded by a wine and cheese reception at 6 p.m. in the Dolphin Reef Bar, and the standard dinner menu is served in the Dolphin Reef main dining room at 6:30 p.m. for those attending who are hungry. The Coastal Ecology Lectures begin at 7 p.m. and last for approximately 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period.

Spirides created the lecture series after noticing that many of the hotel’s customers, who come from distant inland areas such as North Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and beyond, have expressed an interest to not only explore Tybee Island and to see, touch, hear, and smell the natural habitat and see native wildlife, but also to be educated and learn all about the area’s living species and ecosystems. To meet that need, Spirides asked relevant organizations in the area such as the Skidaway Island Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary if they would be interested in presenting monthly lectures on topics related to coastal ecology. They gladly accepted his invitation.

Spirides is a former U.S. Coast Guard officer who patrolled Georgia’s coastline and waterways for several years while on duty. He says it was during those many excursions that he developed a deep appreciation and fondness for the Georgia coast’s vast expanses of undeveloped, pristine natural habitats and the species that live there.

“Our Coastal Ecology Dinner Lectures embrace Tybee Island’s surrounding natural geography and ecology and offer a unique educational experience to our community and its visitors while engaging and spotlighting various organizations that are out there every day doing a lot of hard work for the preservation of our ecosystems and yet receive very little attention and diminishing funding,” Spirides said.

The first lecture was held this past November and was presented by Dr. Marc Frischer of the Skidaway Island Institute of Oceanography. Dr. Frischer’s presentation outlined his extensive efforts to monitor the effect of climate change on the marine ecosystems of the oceans and the melting of the polar ice caps as documented extensively by him at Barrow, Alaska. The second lecture was given by Dr. George Sedberry of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Dr. Sedberry’s topic was “Coral Habitats Off Georgia and Adjacent States: Exploration, Fisheries and Conservation.” The February Coastal Ecology Lecture featured Kris Williams, director of the Caretta Research Project, who discussed the sea turtle population and the reasons why it is dwindling.

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 at 15th Street and oceanfront, 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 www.oceanplaza.com.

Goodwill Savannah: “Veterans Ready to Work Expo” on Wednesday, March 21 from 9:00 AM –

Operation Open Doors of Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire is hosting a “Veterans Ready to Work Expo” on Wednesday, March 21 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Salvation Army Gym located 3000 Bee Road, Savannah, GA. SAVANNAH – Operation Open Doors of Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire invites the business community to answer the call to hire a Vet, during their “Veterans Ready to Work Expo” on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Operation Open Doors (OOD) is committed to providing employment search assistance, including work readiness and work ethics training to Veterans of the United States military in preparation to competitively navigate the job market. Since OOD program inception in 2010: More than 144 veterans have been helped 58 veterans have been successfully placed in jobs 76 veterans referred to housing programs. OOD was recently awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment & Training Services and Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program to continue helping veterans in the Coastal Empire. We owe our Veterans a tremendous debt for their selfless sacrifice in defending America and we are counting on the business community to “Be a Hero and Hire a Vet”! Veterans are Work Opportunity Tax credit eligible which is an added incentive for businesses that are supportive of the effort to get our Veterans back to work. Call Ailerua Crawford at (912) 663-1242 to reserve your table space for this great opportunity to find dependable potential employees that are ready to work and qualified to do the job. For more information please check us out online at http://www.goodwillsavannah.org or contact Tabeter Robinson, Program Director at 912-354-6611 Ext 111. About Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire 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 employs more than 550 employees throughout the area. Goodwill provided services to 18,916 people and placed 644 people into employment through various programs offered in our community in 2011. Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire serves 33 counties in Georgia and South Carolina and operates 13 retail locations in the region. 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 visit http://www.goodwillsavannah.org.

YULETIDE JAM RAISES RECORD PROCEEDS OF $15,000 TO BENEFIT SECOND HARVEST OF COASTAL GEORGIA.

YULETIDE JAM RAISES RECORD PROCEEDS OF $15,000 TO BENEFIT
SECOND HARVEST OF COASTAL GEORGIA.

Homegrown fundraiser triples previous year’s net donation.

Savannah, GA – February 29, 2012. Today, the Yuletide Jam team will
present its largest contribution since the event’s inception in the amount of
$15,000.00 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia at Tubby’s Tankhouse in
Thunderbolt.

The fourth Annual Yuletide Jam event was held at Tubby’s Tankhouse in
Thunderbolt to help raise money for Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. The
music fundraiser took place on December 9, 2011 in memory of Patrick Ansley
Williams, a talented musician and lifetime Savannah resident/business owner
who passed away from cancer earlier in 2011.

Yuletide Jam was originally started by Celia Dunn Sotheby’s Realtor and local
musician Stewart Marshall (Stewart & Winfield and Junkyard Angel) and his
cousin Thomas Barrow in 2008 to help raise money for Second Harvest of
Coastal Georgia. Stewart and Tom utilized their musical talents and industry
influence to help collect money for the hungry in Coastal Georgia. After a
successful first year, the charity event has grown significantly through grassroots
efforts and volunteer work, culminating in its record year for 2011. “I had never
anticipated four years ago that Yuletide Jam could grow into such a tremendous
success”, said Marshall and added “It has been an extremely invigorating and
gratifying effort for me at a personal level and I cannot wait to make it all happen
again this year”.

The Fourth Annual Yuletide Jam event was made possible this year partially
through generous contributions received from first time corporate sponsors such
as Savannah Reload, Tubby’s Tankhouse, Fox & Weeks, Lowcountry Films,
Savannah Distributing Company, C.S. Hurd, Speros Technology, Coastal
Insulation, and Sauers Construction Company.

Additionally, the abundant in-kind contributions and unlimited efforts by J.T.
Turner Construction, Live Oak Restaurants, Russo’s Seafood and Tytan
Marketing Group made it possible to maintain extremely low operating expenses
for the event while having a larger piece of the proceeds go directly to Second
Harvest.

The various contributions from individuals and families, the hard work of
volunteers and Savannah’s unwavering support made this the most successful
event in its history.

Tripp Turner, Chief Operating Officer of J.T. Turner and Board Member of
Second Harvest stated “This is the first year I have been this deeply involved with
Yuletide Jam. As a member of the Second Harvest family, I have followed the
increasing success of this charity event; however, this year was particularly
special to me since it was in memory of my very dear and lifelong friend Patrick
Williams.” He added “I feel privileged to be a part of Yuletide Jam and look
forward to seeing all it can achieve in 2012.”

Anna Jackson (2011 Yuletide Jam performer with Two Funky Birds), wife of
Patrick Ansley Williams and spokesperson for the Williams Family and Live Oak
Restaurants said “Being a philanthropist himself, Patrick would have been proud
of this achievement and would have enjoyed every minute of the musical
performances to its fullest” and added “The Williams Family has been touched by
the outreach of support and kindness of Savannah’s community and feels
privileged to once again host this year’s fifth annual Yuletide Jam Fundraiser at
its Tubby’s Tankhouse venue in Thunderbolt”.

Presented by Cedar Hammock Records, Yuletide Jam 2011 welcomed a myriad
of artists who graciously donated their time and talent to this event. The
performers that participated last year were Betsy Kingston & The Crowns, Keith
and Ross, Junkyard Angel, Rueda de Sabor, Stewart & Winfield, The Suex
Effect, The Turtle Project, Two Funky Birds, and Wormsloew.

Yuletide Jam raised its charitable donation to Second Harvest through tickets
and merchandise sales, cash donations, corporate and individual sponsorships,
as well as a silent auction.

The Fifth Yuletide Jam 2012 event is currently scheduled for Saturday,
December 8, 2012 starting at 2:00pm at Tubby’s Tankhouse in Thunderbolt.
Proceeds of this year’s event will again benefit Second Harvest of Coastal
Georgia and will continue to honor Patrick’s memory through music and
philanthropy.

SAVANNAH SCORE Announces Top Executives Tapped for Speed Mentoring Conference on March 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SCORE Announces Top Executives Tapped for Speed Mentoring Conference on March 8

(SAVANNAH, GA) SCORE is pleased to announce that 13 top business executives from around the region have been selected to serve as mentors during the Speed Mentoring Conference on Thursday, March 8. Among the mentors available to meet with small business owners are Eli Deutsch, Connie Edwards, Lynn Vos, Ken Zapp, Bob Donlon, Jesse Bushkar, Joe Ippoltio, Ben McMakin, Diane Katz, Stephen George, Debra Simmons, Michael Sullivan, Diana Morrison and Stacy Jennings.

During the event, sponsored by media partners the Savannah Morning News and Comcast, participants will have 25 minutes to meet with their mentors about each subject. Each mentor will address a particular subject based on his or her area of business expertise.

Featured Mentors, Topics and Select Tips

Eli Deutsch, SCORE Mentor, Owner, Value Cruises and More

Topic: Finding Your Niche

Connie Edwards, University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

Topic: Business Plans

 

Lynn Vos, University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

Topic: Pricing for Profit

- Vos’ Top Business Tip: Make sure you understand all the costs before setting your price.

 

Ken Zapp, Ph.D., SCORE Mentor, Professor Emeritus, Metropolitan State University

Topic: Cash Flow – Business Lifeblood

Bob Donlon, SCORE MENTOR, Founder of The Bookkeeper

Topic: Benefits of Preparing a Budget

- Donlon’s Top Business Tip: Have a specific, concrete, long-term goal in mind when creating a budget. Creating a budget without a goal will create a piece of paper that sits in the bottom drawer of your desk. A goal will force you to make decisions about how you spend each and every dime.

Jesse Bushkar, CEO, Sysconn New Media

Joe Ippolito, Owner and CEO, River Horse Internet Marketing

Topic: The Power of Social Media

- Bushkar’s Top Business Tip: Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing are two of the best ways for businesses to get in front of potential customers and clients, but doing it incorrectly can mean throwing good money after bad.

-Ippolito’s Top Business Tips: Never let you domain name expire (purchase/renew for 10 years minimum). Always make sure you have analytics installed and running on your website.

 

Ben McMakin, SCORE Mentor, Former Special Agent, IRS Criminal Investigation Division; Business Consultant

Topic: Understanding Financial Reports

Diane L. Katz, Ph.D., SCORE Mentor, President, The Working Circle

Topic: HR Headaches

Stephen George/Debra Simmons, Small Business Assistance Corporation

Topic: Finding the Money

Michael Sullivan, Business Development Manager, The Sullivan Group

Topic: Why is Outsourcing HR Good for Small Business

Diana Morrison, Founder and President, Advertising Specialty Services

Topic: Customer Service Dos and Don’ts

- Morrison’s Top Business Tip: Service is an overused word…don’t say it, do it!

Stacy Jennings, Marketing Director Savannah Morning News

Topic: Tips for Advertising

In addition to the Speed Mentoring sessions, participants will enjoy lunch and a presentation by Dr. Timothy Mescon, president of Columbus State University, who has written more than 200 articles and cases and has co-authored four books, including Entrepreneurship: Venture Initiation, Management and Development.

Small business owners can still sign up for the Speed Mentoring event. The cost of registration is $19.95 per person and $9.95 for additional parties from the same organization and includes the mentoring sessions and lunch. Participants will also have the opportunity to schedule a follow-up appointment. Registration for the Speed Mentoring Conference begins at 8 a.m. at the Savannah Morning News Auditorium, 1375 Chatham Parkway. Coffee and refreshments will be served during the registration. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to register, please call SCORE at 912-652-4335, email
info@scoresav.org or visit www.savannah.score.org.

Savannah Attorney B.H. Levy to discuss issues in Medical Treatment and Vocational Rehabilitation, March 13, 2012

Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLC attorney to give Workers Compensation speech

B.H. Levy Jr. to discuss issues in medical treatment and vocational
rehabilitation.

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) – B. H. Levy Jr. of Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP
will speak at a seminar entitled “Advanced Workers’
Compensation” March 13 in Savannah. His portion of the seminar
focuses on issues in medical treatment and vocational rehabilitation.
Sterling Education Services is the sponsor of this seminar, which is
open to the public for a fee. For registration information, visit
http://store.sterlingeducation.com/seminar/12GA03054-Advanced-Workers-Compensation-Savannah-GA

“Workers’ compensation constitutes a significant cost of
operating many businesses, and so both employers and insurance
carriers have a strong interest in seeing that their injured employees
receive the medical and vocational rehabilitation benefits which the
law provides while not spending a penny more than is required,”
Levy said. “This seminar covers the current issues, practical
applications and sound solutions in Georgia workers’
compensation.”

B. H. Levy Jr. of Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP has been honored as a
Georgia Super Lawyer. He concentrates in the areas of Workers’
Compensation and commercial transactions. Levy is a member of the
State Bar of Georgia, the Workers’ Compensation Section of the State
Bar, the Savannah Bar Association and the Defense Research Institute.
He is a frequent lecturer at Workers’ Compensation seminars and at
in-house seminars for employer clients. He graduated with a B.A. in
history from the University of Virginia, where he was an Echols
Scholar. He earned his J.D. from the University of Georgia Law School.
About Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP:

Founded in 1886, Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP is a broad-based, general
law practice with an emphasis in corporate, business and transactional
law and civil litigation on the local, national and international
levels. The firm provides services to a range of clientele including
major corporations, small businesses, professional entities, insurance
companies, financial and lending institutions, non-profit
corporations, individuals and public sector boards and authorities.
Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP and its attorneys have consistently been
named to prestigious groups such as the 2011-2012 U.S. News & World
Report’s Best Law Firms Rankings, Best Lawyers in America,
Georgia Lawyers, Rising Stars, Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite, and the
American Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100 Attorneys in
Georgia, among others. Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP is headquartered in
the Armstrong House at 447 Bull Street in Savannah, Georgia.
http://www.bouhan.com. 912-236-2491.