(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmark Stations, Inc., is pleased to announce that their customers helped raise $65,468 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Walk. During the entire month of May, the company’s 62 stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina sold Light The Night paper balloon icons for $1 each in support of LLS’s mission to cure blood cancer and help patients and their families.
“I’m overwhelmed and humbled by the extraordinary generosity of our customers,” said Enmark Stations, Inc. Vice President Houstoun Demere, who lost his mother to leukemia when he was just 6 years old. “Their support will go a long way to helping the LLS find a cure for leukemia and lymphoma.”
The three Enmark stations that raised the most money were the stores on Waters Avenue, Abercorn Expressway and Bluffton Parkway.
Savannah’s Light The Night Walk will take place on Friday, October 18 in Forsyth Park. During the event, walkers carry an illuminated balloon along the walk route. Cancer patients and survivors will carry white balloons as “lights of hope,” supporters carry red balloons and those walking in remembrance of someone carry gold balloons. Georgia’s Light The Night’s fundraising efforts have grown to more than $2 million dollars at five walks across the state, including the walk in Savannah. For more information, visit www.lightthenight.org/ga or call 912-897-1300.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. The Georgia Chapter serves patients with a variety of programs including the Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program, the Trish Greene Back to School program for children with cancer as well as financial assistance programs which last year provided over $1.59 million to patients statewide. Currently, the Georgia Chapter funds $2.75 million towards research grants in multi-year agreements with Emory Winship Cancer Institute and Georgia Regents University. There were approximately 3,650 new diagnoses for blood cancer in Georgia in 2011. For more information on the Georgia chapter of LLS, please call 800-399-7312 or 404-720-7900 or visit www.lls.org/ga.
About Enmark
Founded as Interstate Stations in 1963 by Robert Demere, Enmark Stations, Inc. is a family-run business committed to offering its customers top-notch service and superior products. Today the Savannah-based company, which will celebrate its 50-year anniversary in 2013, operates 62 stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina that offer high quality and competitively priced gasoline, food and beverages, cigarettes, lottery services and more. Enmark’s gasoline is filtered through a trademarked Double Filtered System, resulting in gasoline and diesel that is clean and 100-percent water-free. Enmark customers can save up to $.10 per gallon by using an Enmark Cash Card, a reloadable stored-value card that can be used directly at the pump. For more information on Enmark Stations, Inc., please call 912-236-1331 or visit www.enmarkenjoy.com.
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter, a temporary shelter and outreach service that serves youth from Savannah and the surrounding area, has once again earned certification from the Georgia Alliance to End Homelessness (GAEH). The Savannah-based shelter met 100-percent of the organization’s accreditation standards.
Since 1995, the GAEH has been dedicated to finding solutions to the issues surrounding homelessness in the State of Georgia. The organization’s Quality Enhancement Standards & Support Training (QESST) consists of a series of self assessments, peer site visits and client surveys. Organizations receive accreditation when they meet at least 90 percent of the QESST program’s standards. This is the seventh year Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter has maintained accreditation in such an exemplary manner. In addition, the shelter is listed as one of GAEH’s Best Practices Partners.
“We take accreditation with the Georgia Alliance to End Homelessness very seriously, and we’re proud that once again, we met 100 percent of the organization’s standards,” said Linda Hilts, Park Place Outreach’s executive director. “Our designation as a Best Practices Partner is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, volunteers and board members.”
About Park Place Outreach, Inc.
Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter, located at 514 E. Henry St., provides support for troubled children and teens from Savannah and the surrounding area. The shelter is open 24 hours a day to youth in crisis, adolescents who are homeless, young people who have been abused, runaway youth, or those who may be contemplating how to run away. Opened in 1984 as Marshlands Foundation, Inc. (dba the Savannah Runaway Home), Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter provides counseling and other services to boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 17. The organization’s goal is to keep kids off the street and reunify families whenever possible.
Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This program is supported in part by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, USDA Breakfast/Lunch Program, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Department of Human Services, City of Savannah, United Way, FEMA and other community resources. For more information, please call 912-234-4048, visit http://parkplaceyes.org or search for “Park Place Outreach” on Facebook. An informational video about Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter is available at YouTube by searching for “Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter.”
(SAVANNAH, GA) Buy Local Savannah presents a program that outlines the legal dilemmas that can arise when using social media. Benjamin Karpf, attorney with Bouhan Falligant LLP, will discuss the issues that may arise such as intellectual property, privacy, defamation, etc. Attendees will learn how to identify the pitfalls and strategies for avoiding them. Meeting is at The Pirate’s House on Thursday, June 27, starting at 11:30 am with lunch at 12 noon. Cost: members $20; non-members $30. Reservations and advanced payment may be made on-line at buylocalsavannah.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty introduces 27 Ralston’s Way in Savannah. Built in 2008 and priced at $610,000, this 3,602 sq. ft. home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, custom built outdoor slate patio with fire pit, and is located in the Herb River Bend subdivision. For more information contact Staci Donegan at 912-247-2052 or visit
http://celiadunnsir.com/listings/residential/mls-110176-27-ralstons-way/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Kole Management, a Savannah-based apartment management company, is pleased to announce that Andria Dent and Rocio Llerena have joined the company. Dent serves as a property accountant, while Llerena serves as an accounting supervisor. For more information on Kole Management, please visit www.apartmentsavannah.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Applications for the 2013-2014 Leadership Savannah Program are being accepted through June 14.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Georgia Public Utilities Commissioner Tim Echols invites the public to the Georgia Alternative Fueled Vehicle Roadshow in Savannah on June 13 from 9 am – 12 pm at Savannah Technical College. The 3-hour event is free and open to the public, showcases options for fleet managers and municipalities to save money and lower maintenance costs when powering their vehicles with biofuels, propane, natural gas and electricity. A 2-hour roundtable presentation, featuring a series of speakers, follows the showcase, and covers each technology in depth. For more info, visit afvroadshow.com
(SAVANNAH, GA) Find out about the Seven Day Diabetes Repair Workshop at a meet & greet information session with Jeff Adams and Carolyn Guilford at Butler Presbyterian Church, 603 W. Victory Drive, on Saturday, June 15, at 1 pm. For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/HealthRestoration101 or call Carolyn at 912-236-8987; email her at Carolyn@Healthrestoration101.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Nicholas Sparks, author of 11 New York Times #1 best-selling books, including The Notebook, Message in a Bottle and The Last Song, is coming here for a Savannah Book Festival special speaking engagement on October 8, 2013. For more info, contact Executive Director Robin Gold at 912-598-4040 or info@savannahbookfestival.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) Kole Management, a Savannah-based apartment management company, is pleased to announce that Andria Dent and Rocio Llerena have joined the company. Dent serves as a property accountant, while Llerena serves as an accounting supervisor. For more information on Kole Management, please visit www.apartmentsavannah.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Applications for the 2013-2014 Leadership Savannah Program are being accepted through June 14.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Foundation Financial Group (FFG) announced its partnership with Goodwill of the Coastal Empire and People Helping People for a clothing distribution event. FFG employees from the company’s Savannah office supported the drive which took place in Forsyth Park. The event was organized to directly benefit the displaced persons of Savannah. Read more:
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1260508#ixzz2Uco6C7cE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Georgia Public Utilities Commissioner Tim Echols invites the public to the Georgia Alternative Fueled Vehicle Roadshow in Savannah on June 13 from 9 am – 12 pm at Savannah Technical College. The 3-hour event is free and open to the public, showcases options for fleet managers and municipalities to save money and lower maintenance costs when powering their vehicles with biofuels, propane, natural gas and electricity. A 2-hour roundtable presentation, featuring a series of speakers, follows the showcase, and covers each technology in depth. For more info, visit afvroadshow.com
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Living Vine Christian Maternity Home is asking the public to consider becoming a member of their Gideon’s Army of 300. Each member is willing to commit $1,000 in financial support each year. The Living Vine does not accept government funding. For more information, visit thelivingvine.org or call 912-352-9998.
(RINCON, GA) Goodwill of the Coastal Empire opened its newest Goodwill Retail Store and Job Connection location in Rincon at 410 South Columbia Avenue (Highway 21) in the Fort Howard Shopping Plaza on May 30. In addition to the retail store, the career center offers assistance with resume writing, interviewing skills, health and wellness education, financial literacy, and other classes. For more information on Goodwill of the Coastal Empire, please visit goodwillsavannah.org, on Facebook or on Twitter: @SavGoodwill.
(SAVANNAH, GA) A team of artists recently began work on a 75-ton sand sculpture in the center court of the Savannah Mall. Work on the sculpture features a summer animal theme and incorporates some of the animals from the mall’s double-decker carousel. For more information about the Savannah Mall, please visit savannahmall.com or call 912-927-7467.
(SAVANNAH, GA) VOICExperience’s Executive Director Maria Zouves launches Team VOICE as plans gear up for The SavannahVOICE Festival, taking place from August 3-17, 2013.savannahvoicefestival.org or call 855-76-OPERA.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty introduces 18 Middle Marsh Retreat in Savannah. Priced at $1,999,500, this 4,830 sq. ft. home has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, wood flooring, an elevator, hot tub, sprinkler system, and many more amenities. For more information contact Carolyn Ezelle at 912-272-9711 or visit
http://celiadunnsir.com/listings/residential/mls-109821-18-middle-marsh-retreat/
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training is hosting an Info Meeting for people to get more information about their upcoming fall events, including the Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & 1/2. Begins at 6:00 pm at Fleet Feet, 3405 Waters Ave. Walkers and runners are welcome. For more info, visit teamintraining.org/ga or call 912-484-2582. View a short video here:
(SAVANNAH, GA) The June Small Business Council/SMART Luncheon takes place on June 4 at 11:30 am – Networking; 12 noon – lunch and program at the Savannah Morning News Auditorium. The topic is “Available Resources for Existing Small Businesses – Part II.” Find out what resources are available for existing small businesses. Business Development Coordinator with the City of Savannah Rob Davis; Chief Executive Officer with the Coastal Area District Development Authority (CADDA) Andrew Standard; and Area Director with the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center Kyle Hensel will be speaking and answering questions. Please use the Savannah Morning News visitor parking lot only, located across from the main entrance on Police Memorial Drive. Cost is $11 for Chamber members. Non-members or member guests make arrangements with Tina Hinson, 912.644.6407 or THinson@SavannahChamber.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Jack Levine, board president at Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter talks about the 600+ homeless children in the Savannah area.VIDEO
(SAVANNAH, GA) A team of artists began work today on a 75-ton sand sculpture in the center court of the Savannah Mall. Work on the sculpture, which will feature a summer animal theme and will incorporate some of the animals from the mall’s double-decker carousel, will continue through Thursday, May 30. The public is invited to come see the work in progress.
The Savannah Mall will host several special activities in conjunction with the unveiling of the sand sculpture. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, the Savannah Mall’s community partner, will host a special exhibit, also located in the center court, that will feature whale bones and other educational items. In addition, representatives from Oatland Island will bring special animal visitors to the mall on Saturday, June 22 and Saturday, July 13.
“We’re very excited about the new things going on at the Savannah Mall and the fact that they’re incorporating education into these activities,” said Heather Merbs, director of the Oatland Island Wildlife Center. “We’re extremely pleased that the Savannah Mall wanted to include us, and we appreciate their support of us. We’re looking forward to an ongoing relationship with the Savannah Mall.”
About the Savannah Mall
The Savannah Mall, located at 14045 Abercorn Street, features anchor stores Bass Pro Shops, Dillard’s, Target, Burlington Coat Factory and A.C. Moore. The 960,000-square-foot, two-level mall, which opened in 1990, is also home to national retailers including Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Gymboree, Game Stop, Champs, Claire’s, Hibbet Sporting Goods, Finish Line, Kay Jewelers, Marks & Morgan Jewelers, Shoe Dept., Zales Jewelers, Rue 21 and Cato. The Savannah Mall also boasts a growing number of locally owned businesses, among them Savannah Piano, LiveOak Orchids, Signature Furniture, Rene’s Boutique and Fitness Emporium. Virginia College, located on the lower level of the Savannah Mall, offers a variety of classes in areas such as cosmetology, medical billing, culinary arts, business, healthcare and more.
The Savannah Mall’s Food Court features a diverse selection of eateries, including Chick-fil-a, Savannah Gyro, Sbarro Italian Eatery, China Max, Sakkio Japan, Cajun Café and Subway. Other dining options at the mall include Ruby Tuesdays and Texas Roadhouse, along with Savannah Candy Co. and Cold Stone Creamery. The Savannah Mall has a number of attractions for children, among them a double-decker carousel in the Food Court and soft play area on the lower level.
For more information about the Savannah Mall, please visit www.savannahmall.com or call 912-927-7467. For leasing information, please contact Becky Orsi-Faircloth, marketing/specialty leasing manager at 912-927-9663 or orsib@urbanretail.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Dr. Ben Spitalnick was presented the President’s Award at the 2013 Night of Champions by the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) on May 9. “Dr. Ben” as he is known locally, is managing partner of Pediatric Associates of Savannah and currently serves as Representative for the Savannah area to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The LDSS President’s Award recognizes the contributions made by dedicated individuals in our community who go above and beyond the ordinary, to positively affect the lives of differently-abled people in a significant way. ldssga.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) Nearly 50 area business owners learned the ins and outs of healthcare reform during a seminar sponsored by Bernard Williams Insurance and Financial Services, SunTrust Bank and Deemer Dana & Froehle. The seminar featured an introduction by Ralph O. “Rob” Bowden, IV, vice president in charge of the Benefits Division at Bernard Williams, and a keynote address by David Smith, the company’s benefits partner from North Carolina. Smith is a leading expert in benefits and the Affordable Care Act. Those who were not able to attend the seminar still have time to prepare for the upcoming changes. Business owners are encouraged to call Bowden at 912-234-4476 to learn more.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Goodwill of the Coastal Empire hosted its annual Awards Luncheon on May 17 where individuals, businesses, and partners were recognized who made a difference in the lives of the individuals Goodwill serve. Locally recognized were: JC Lewis Health Center, Community Partner; WJCL/WTGS (Lin Media), Media Partner; and Kathleen Munro, Achiever of the Year. For more information on Goodwill of the Coastal Empire, please visit goodwillsavannah.org.
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com present a free seminar, “Interactive Marketing Explained by the Experts,” featuring industry experts from Google, e-mail marketing giant Constant Contact, reputation management leaders Vend Asta, and Engine 212, innovators in digital marketing. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn to how to leverage leading edge digital techniques to build local business strategies. The seminar is free and will be offered on Wednesday, May 22, in Savannah at the Savannah Morning News auditorium. Two seminars will be offered – one from 8:30 – 11:30 am and a second from 2 until 5 pm. Register online at digitalmarketingsummit.eventbrite.com or call 912-652-0241 for more information.
(BLUFFTON, SC) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty introduces 15 Calder Park Road, a Palmetto Bluff property in Bluffton. Priced at $195,000, this 0.61 acre lot is located on the 4th fairway of the May River Golf Course, has a lake view from the front, and is steps away from Calder Park. Palmetto Bluff is a resort with stables, tennis, golf, pools, fitness centers, boating, bocce, restaurants and more. For more information contact Celia Dunn Sotheby’s at 912-234-3323.
http://celiadunnsir.com/listings/residential-lot/mls-322889-15-calder-park-rd/
(SAVANNAH, GA) On Saturday, May 25, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training is hosting an “Info To Go” Session for people to receive more information about their upcoming fall events from 9 – 1:00 pm at the Forsyth Farmer’s Market. Walkers and runners are welcome. For more info, visit teamintraining.org/ga or call 912-484-2582. View a short video here:
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Yuletide Jam team announced that their 2012 music event in memory of Patrick Williams raised a total of $20,000 for the Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. The grant will be presented on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 9:00 am at Tubby’s Tankhouse in Thunderbolt. These funds will provide 100,000 meals to those in our community who go hungry without the help of our regional food banks. Yuletide Jam was started by Stewart Marshall and Thomas Barrow in 2008 to help raise money for Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. Its goal is to enlist local music talent and business owners around the holiday season to assist in the challenges that many families face to bring food to their tables. Visit yuletidejam.com
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Living Vine Christian Maternity Home and Calvary Baptist Temple welcome Ryan Bomberger and Dr. Alveda King at a free forum, “Justice for All: A Conversation on Abortion, Poverty, Family & Faith” to be held at Calvary Baptist Temple, 4625 Waters Ave, on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Dr. Alveda King, a civil rights chamption, is the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and founder of King for America. Ryan Bomberger is the Emmy award-winning chief creative officer of The Radiance Foundation.
http://thelivingvine.org/OurHome/LifeinSavannah.aspx
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Ambucs chapter announces officers for the 2013-2014 year starting June 1st. Officers are President Kevin Sheehan, VP David Johnson, and Secretary-Treasurer Andria Dent. New board members are Michael Lavery, Thea Jack, Wendy Bath, and Andrew Davis. National AMBUCS (American Business Club) Inc. is a non-profit service organization dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities. savannahambucs.com
(RICHMOND HILL, GA) On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training is hosting an “Info To Go” session for people to receive more information about their upcoming fall events. From 4 – 6:00 pm at Georgia Game Changers Running Co., 60 Exchange Place, Richmond Hill. Walkers and runners are welcome. For more info, visit teamintraining.org/ga
or call 912-484-2582. View a short video here: http://youtu.be/GMSKG8L6K78
(SAVANNAH, GA) Just a few questions for Small Business Owners to answer on the Survey: I expect the economy to improve? I plan to increase inventories? I plan to make capital outlays? I plan to increase employment at my company – etc..please take survey: Info will be presented on May 30 at THE STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS:
http://www.spsolutions.org/surveys/survey.php?sid=87http://www.spsolutions.org/surveys/survey.php?sid=87 .
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Friends of Music will celebrate its 10th anniversary at its annual meeting, Thursday May 23, at 11:00 am at the Plantation Club. A business meeting will include “2012-2013 in Review,” presentation and election of new officers and board members, and the announcement of financial grants and summer camp scholarship recipients. The program will feature student vocalists and instrumentalists. Luncheon will be served at noon. Members and the public are welcome. For reservations, send a check for $25/person to Barbara McLaughlin, 140 Saltwater Way, Savannah, GA, 31411. For further information, call Lynne Davis at 912-355-4252.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmark Stations, Inc., is pleased to announce that all 62 of its retail stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina will sell Light The Night paper balloon icons in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Walk. The paper balloon icons will be sold in all stores from May 1-31 and will cost $1 each. For more information about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk, call 912-897-1300 or visit www.lightthenight.org/ga. For more information about Enmark Stations, Inc., call 912-236-1331 or visit www.enmarkenjoy.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Mall has signed a lease agreement with Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, paving the way for the popular restaurant and bar to open in early 2014. Construction on the space is set to begin in July.
The chain, inspired by country superstar Toby Keith’s 2003 hit single “I Love This Bar,” currently operates 13 restaurants in 11 states, with more set to open soon. The Savannah Mall restaurant will be the first Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill in Georgia. The bar and grill features Whiskey Girl servers, a menu filled with classic Southern dishes, a guitar-shaped bar, live music and a gift shop with Toby Keith memorabilia.
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill will occupy approximately 15,000 square feet of space on the second level of the Savannah Mall at the entrance between Target and Bass Pro Shop. The eatery will take up six storefronts and will include outdoor seating; stores affected by the construction will be relocated to another section of the mall.
“We’re ecstatic to bring Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill to Savannah,” said Frank Capri, CEO and president of Boomtown Entertainment, owner-operators of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill. “Savannah is full of country music fans, and in our strategic roll-out in the Southeast, this is a great way to enter the Georgia market.”
*About the Savannah Mall*
The Savannah Mall, located at 14045 Abercorn Street, features anchor stores Bass Pro Shops, Dillard’s, Target, Burlington Coat Factory and A.C. Moore. The 960,000-square-foot, two-level mall, which opened in 1990, is also home to national retailers including Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Gymboree, Game Stop, Champs, Claire’s, Hibbet Sporting Goods, Finish Line, Kay Jewelers, Marks & Morgan Jewelers, Shoe Dept., Zales Jewelers, Rue 21 and Cato. The Savannah Mall also boasts a growing number of locally owned businesses, among them Savannah Piano, LiveOak Orchids, Rene’s Boutique and Fitness Emporium. Virginia College, located on the lower level of the Savannah Mall, offers a variety of classes in areas such as cosmetology, medical billing, culinary arts, business, healthcare and more.
The Savannah Mall’s Food Court features a diverse selection of eateries, including Chick-fil-a, Savannah Gyro, Sbarro Italian Eatery, China Max, Sakkio Japan, Cajun Café and Subway. Other dining options at the mall include Ruby Tuesdays and Texas Roadhouse, along with Savannah Candy Co. and Cold Stone Creamery. The Savannah Mall has a number of attractions for children, among them a double-decker carousel in the Food Court and soft play area on the lower level.
For more information about the Savannah Mall, please visit www.savannahmall.com or call 912-927-7467. For leasing information, please contact Becky Orsi-Faircloth, marketing/specialty leasing manager at 912-927-9663 or orsib@urbanretail.com.
*About Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill*
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill is owned and operated by Boomtown Entertainment and currently operates 13 locations in the United States, from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. to Foxborough, Mass. There are also several new restaurants under construction in Houston, Texas; Peoria, Ariz.; Oxnard, Calif.; Woodbridge, Va.; Orange Beach, Ala.; and Savannah, Ga. The venues reach a broad demographic of music lovers and are known for their lively atmosphere, Whiskey Girls and, of course, beer in mason jars. There is entertainment all week long with live music, numerous plasma screen TVs, private rooms for parties or corporate events, as well as a 95-foot guitar shaped bar. For more information on Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, please visit
http://tobykeithusa.com or call John Thomas, vice president of marketing and entertainment of Boomtown Entertainment, at 480- 800-3763.
(AUGUSTA, GA / SAVANNAH, GA) Southpoint Media announces the opening of its new Augusta location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Thursday, June 6th at 11 a.m. at historic Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene Street, Suite 80, Augusta, Georgia 30901.
Southpoint Media
Southpoint Media is a web design firm founded in 2004 by Brad Morrison, a technology entrepreneur with more than 15 years experience in the industry. This new office will be Southpoint Media’s second location, and is their first outside of the firm’s Savannah home on Broughton Street.
“Augusta is an emerging high-tech hub and we wanted to be here,” said Morrison. “We see a lot of energy and talent in Augusta, and see a tremendous opportunity to help small business owners promote and grow their companies.”
Southpoint Media specializes in building websites for small and medium-sized businesses, using the WordPress content management system.
“WordPress lets us build sites that are customized for each client, but which are affordable to develop, and can be launched quickly,” Morrison added. “We understand the needs of small businesses, and how important it is for them to have reliable tools and people they can talk to for support.”
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at the Enterprise Mill, an historical residential and office complex located alongside the Augusta Canal. Built in 1848 and restored in the 1990s, the Enterprise Mill is home to a number of professional and high tech businesses. “We think this is the perfect location for our new office, right in the center of Augusta’s redevelopment,” said Morrison.
Southpoint Media is a leading web design and development company with offices in Savannah and Augusta, Georgia. Founded in 2004, Southpoint Media employs ten talented employees and serves over 500 businesses and non-profits across the Southeast.
For more information please call 706.403.4473, email info@southpointmedia.com or visit www.southpointmedia.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) As the economy continues its slow recovery, many people continue to struggle to find and keep good jobs. Even in the toughest of times, however, Goodwill has reason to celebrate. Last year, 24,427 people in the Coastal Empire who were struggling to find and keep good jobs benefited from the sale of Goodwill donations, an annual increase of nearly 30 percent.
Every year since 1951, Goodwill agencies across the United States and Canada have
marked the first full week of May as Goodwill Industries Week, a commemoration that celebrates new jobs and changed lives. As is tradition at Goodwill will host a variety of events including career fairs, award ceremonies and employees’ events.
Goodwill will hold six career fairs at local Job Connection sites throughout the region on Tuesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a chance for local residents to find out about training resources and job opportunities within their community. Goodwill career fair locations will include West Broad Street YMCA, Richmond Hill, Statesboro, Brunswick, Lyons, and Waycross. Goodwill funds job training and placement programs, and support services such as financial education, youth programs and other family strengthening initiatives by selling donations of gently used clothing and household goods in both stores and online.
“When you give to Goodwill, you are helping people who lack education or work experience, those who have physical or mental disabilities, older workers, veterans and others,” said Mohsen Badran, CEO of Goodwill of the Coastal Empire. “This year, we plan to strengthen the work we do here in our local community by adding four additional Job Connection sites within our region.”
As one of North America’s top five most valuable and recognized nonprofit brands and the leading nonprofit provider of employment programs for people with disabilities, those who lack education or job experience, and others who face challenges to finding employment, Goodwill has been helping people gain the opportunity to become self-sufficient through the power of hard work for 48 years.
“Thank you for your ongoing support as we celebrate Goodwill Industries Week,” said Badran “Together, we are preparing people for new jobs and changing lives.”
About Goodwill of the Coastal Empire
Goodwill 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 nearly 600 employees throughout the area. In 2012, Goodwill provided services to 24,427 people and placed 1,406 people into employment through various programs offered throughout the region.
Goodwill of the Coastal Empire serves 33 counties in Georgia and South Carolina,
operating 14 retail locations and six Job Connection Centers in the region. Goodwill accepts tax deductible donations of clothing, household items, computers, and car donations, as well as operates an online store at www.shopgoodwill.com. For more
information on Goodwill of the Coastal Empire, please visit www.goodwillsavannah.org.
Find us on Facebook: Savannah Goodwill or follow us on Twitter: @SavGoodwill.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmark Stations, Inc., is pleased to announce that all 62 of its retail stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina will sell Light The Night paper balloon icons in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Walk. The paper balloon icons will be sold in all stores from May 1-31 and will cost $1 each. For more information about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk, call 912-897-1300 or visit www.lightthenight.org/ga. For more information about Enmark Stations, Inc., call 912-236-1331 or visit www.enmarkenjoy.com.
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(SAVANNAH, GA) On Saturday, May 4, at 4:00 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1802 Abercorn (corner of Abercorn and 34th Streets), Roger Moss, noted local baritone, vocal coach and artistic director of the Savannah Children’s Choir, presents Wie Einst im Mai (As Once in May), a recital of German lieder, arias, spirituals and American art songs, accompanied by Anne Acker. Admission is $10 at the door. For more information, contact Moss at 912-667-1700.
(SAVANNAH, GA) On Tuesday, May 14, at the Westin Savannah Harbor from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, the Women’s Legacy Council of the United Way of the Coastal Empire presents an interactive panel discussion featuring Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson, Judge Louisa Abbott, Savannah Tech President Kathy Love, Georgia Power VP/Coastal Region Cathy Hill, Savannah Economic Development Authority COO and VP of World Trade Center Brynn Grant and Mary Chapman, COO and Chief Nursing Officer Memorial Health. The luncheon will include conversation, networking and a Q&A session with panelists. The moderator will be Mary Ann Hogan, President of St. Vincent’s Academy. RSVP online uwce.org or call 912-651-7718. Tickets are $35 each or tables of 10 are $350. Proceeds from the luncheon will help low income women in finding dependable transportation.
(SAVANNAH, GA) According to the National Runaway Switchboard, approximately 1.3 million homeless youth are living unsupervised on the streets, in abandoned buildings, with friends or strangers.Don’t face your problems alone, if you are between the ages of 11-17 please contact Park Place Outreach, Youth Emergency Shelter at 912-234-4048
http://parkplaceyes.org/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah restauranteur and Food Network star Jamie Deen will emcee the Fourth Annual Night of Champions sponsored by the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Westin Harbour Resort & Spa. This evening includes the awards ceremony, a silent auction, dinner and cash bar. Doors open at 6 pm and business attire is requested. Tickets are $25 per person or reserve a table for ten for $250. Tickets can be purchased online at nightofchampions.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) Zumba, Yoga, Walk, Run, Dance! It doesn’t matter how you move … just move! Join Movement in the Park, a health expo just for girls and women of all ages on Sunday, May 19th at 2P.M. in Forsyth Park. Sponsored by Dawn’s Daughter, Fleet Feet Sports, & Nike, the expo benefits “The Dawning of a Miracle Scholarship”, a $1,000 scholarship awarded every year to a Chatham County Public or Private School college bound female graduating senior with a chronic/life-threatening illness. Register online for all of the fun, food and give- a-ways!
http://www.dawnbakeronline.com/movement-in-the-park Registration is only $10 or call 912-232-6048 for more details.
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty introduces 716 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA. At $549,000, this 2,316 sq. ft. corner town home built in 2006 is two blocks from Forsyth Park. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths. The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances. The residence boasta a balcony, a garden level study; a two car garage; and a gated entry. For more info, contact Carolyn Ezelle at 912-272-9711 or Lavinia Strong at 912-272-3250.
http://celiadunnsir.com/listings/residential/mls-108933-716-barnard-street/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Guest Readers traveled throughout classrooms on Thursday, April 18 during the Wesley Community Centers of Savannah, Inc. “Books, Brownies, and Berries” literacy celebration held in conjunction with The Week of The Young Child. A big thanks to local author Gina Williams who read from her book There’s a Mamulu in My Closet!, Chief Judge Tammy Cox Stokes, Beth Wells, Dr. Anne Katz, Don Mayer, Lawanda Ransom, Rhonda Williams, Tammy Wingo, Carla Forbes, Mariah Tompkins, Bonnie Hinshaw, Debi Mulanax, Linda Zoller, Tanya Milton, Dedra Holloway, Clara Bain, Terry Enoch, Gina Williams, and Shamel Williams. Wesley’s children, ages 6 weeks through pre-K, were so attentive and thanked readers with big hugs! For more information about Wesley call 912-236-4226.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Applications for the 2013-2014 Leadership Savannah Class will be accepted through June 14, 2013. www.leadershipsavannah.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) The May Small Business Council SMART Lunch – Small Business Resources Part I will be held on Tuesday, May 7, with networking at 11:30 and the program from noon – 1 pm at the Savannah Morning News Auditorium, 1375 Chatham Parkway. Join this informative series sponsored by Comcast to find out what resources are available for existing small businesses. Marjorie Young, President of SCORE and owner of Carriage Trade Public Relations, Inc. and Tony O’Reilly, President of the Small Business Assistance Corporation, will be sharing expertise and answering questions. The cost is $11 for Chamber members. RSVP to Cally D’Angelo, 912-644-6459.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah restauranteur and Food Network star Jamie Deen will Emcee the Fourth Annual Night of Champions Sponsored by the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Westin Harbour Resort & Spa.
Savannah’s own Food Network star and best-selling cookbook author Jamie Deen, will return as emcee for this inspiring evening celebrating differently abled adults who are employed, contributing members of our community. Deen, who sits on the LDSS Board, is a strong advocate for hiring those with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.
“Being a champion of change for these wonderful differently-abled folks is very easy, actually. They are just like you and me, wanting to be accepted and longing to contribute in a real way by being excellent employees,” Deen said. “It’s a privilege to work with individuals who are so upbeat and dedicated to their job. I’m proud to be asked to emcee the Night of Champions and look forward to sharing an incredible evening with my LDSS friends and supporters!” he added.
The 2013 Night of Champions is being held in the Ballroom at Westin Savannah Harbor Hotel and the evening includes the awards ceremony, a silent auction, dinner and cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. and business attire is requested. Tickets are $25 per person or reserve a table for ten for $250. Tickets can be purchased online at www.nightofchampions.org About the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is a non-profit support group to benefit people with Down Syndrome and their families through local leadership in support, outreach, education and advocacy. Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month, typically with a guest speaker and social time for families to meet and interact with one another. We encourage people to bring their children. We are an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society.
http://www.ldssga.org/
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) announces this 2013 Champions to be honored May 9th during their Fourth Annual Night of Champions. Champions and their employers are Shameka Mitchell from Center for Digestive & Liver Health, Kathryn Weis from Piggly Wiggly, Margaret Hiers from Quantum Specialized Assembly, Jim Ford from Rincon Transmission, and Townsend Brown from Chic-Fil-A.
“The Night of Champions is making a tangible difference in the business community. One of this year’s Champions, Townsend, was hired after his Owner Operator attended the Night of Champions last year,” said LDSS Night of Champions Chairperson, Allyson Harvin. Not only that but, “They are getting two additional tables because of the number of employees that want to attend to support him. To accommodate all of the requests, they are having a contest to see who gets to attend!” she said.
Harvin also added, “Our business community is being changed one life at a time, one night at a time. Opportunity follows in the wake left by education and advocacy.”
The Night of Champions awards and celebration will be in the ballroom of the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa ballroom on Thursday, May 9th beginning at 6 pm. Night of Champions celebrates the contributions made by differently-abled adults who are employed, contributing members of our community and recognizes local businesses who both hire people with intellectual disabilities and encourage other area businesses to do the same. www.nightofchampions.org
About the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society: The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is a non-profit support group to benefit people with Down Syndrome and their families through local leadership in support, outreach, education and advocacy. Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month, typically with a guest speaker and social time for families to meet and interact with one another. We encourage people to bring their children. We are an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society.
http://www.ldssga.org/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmark Stations, Inc., is pleased to announce that all 62 of its retail stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina will sell Light The Night paper balloon icons in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Walk. The paper balloon icons will be sold in all stores from May 1-31.
The paper balloons, which can be personalized with the donor’s name, can be purchased for $1 and will be displayed on surfaces inside the Enmark stations. The company has set an aggressive goal to raise $60,000 in support of LLS’s mission to cure blood cancer and help patients and their families.
“The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is an organization that is very dear to me,” said Houstoun Demere, Enmark Stations, Inc.’s vice president. “I lost my mother to leukemia when I was 6 and my sister was 8. It is in her memory and in support of all of those currently fighting leukemia and lymphoma that Enmark is proud to support LLS’ Light The Night Walk.”
In Georgia, Light The Night’s fundraising efforts have grown to more than $2 million dollars at five walks across the state. Savannah’s Light The Night Walk will take place on Friday, October 18 in Forsyth Park. During the event, walkers carry an illuminated balloon along the walk route. Cancer patients and survivors will carry white balloons as “lights of hope,” supporters carry red balloons and those walking in remembrance of someone carry gold balloons. For more information, visit www.lightthenight.org/ga or call 912-897-1300.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
The Georgia Chapter serves patients with a variety of programs including the Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program, the Trish Greene Back to School program for children with cancer as well as financial assistance programs which last year provided over $1.59 million to patients statewide. Currently, the Georgia Chapter funds $2.75 million towards research grants in multi-year agreements with Emory Winship Cancer Institute and Georgia Regents University. There were approximately 3,650 new diagnoses for blood cancer in Georgia in 2011. For more information on the Georgia chapter of LLS, please call 800-399-7312 or 404-720-7900 or visit www.lls.org/ga.
About Enmark
Founded as Interstate Stations in 1963 by Robert Demere, Enmark Stations, Inc. is a family-run business committed to offering its customers top-notch service and superior products. Today the Savannah-based company, which will celebrate its 50-year anniversary in 2013, operates 62 stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina that offer high quality and competitively priced gasoline, food and beverages, lottery services and more. Enmark’s gasoline is filtered through a trademarked Double Filtered System, resulting in gasoline and diesel that is clean and 100-percent water-free. Enmark customers can save up to $.10 per gallon by using an Enmark Cash Card, a reloadable stored-value card that can be used directly at the pump. For more information on Enmark Stations, Inc., please call 912-236-1331 or visit www.enmarkenjoy.com.
(RICHMOND HILL, GA) The Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce will host its 2nd Quarter Business Forum on Tuesday, April 23 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Richmond Hill City Center.
The Chamber, in partnership with the SCORE will present:
Top 10 Tips to Create a Powerful Business Plan. Every business should have a business plan; after all, it’s the heart of the business. A business plan is essential to help the owner validate the business concept and set clear goals. It also gives investors, banks, suppliers, partners and potential hires information to make decisions about working with the company.
Come learn from an expert the most effective ways to create a business plan that will positively impact your business. The forum will be presented by Kenneth Zapp, Ph.D., a SCORE mentor and Professor Emeritus, Metropolitan State University. Dr. Zapp’s consulting work included valuation of business, cash flow analysis and management, business plan preparation, economic strategy and mergers and acquisitions.
SCORE is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the small business community through mentoring and business counseling. SCORE members volunteer their time and business expertise to help coach the next generation of entrepreneurs.
The Business Forum is $15 for RHBC Chamber members and $25 for non-member; a lunch buffet will be served. Reservations are required and seating is limited so reserve your space today by calling (912) 756-3444 or e-mail info@RHBCchamber.org.
For more information, log on to www.RHBCchamber.org or contact Brianne M. Yontz at (912) 756-3444 or byontz@rhbcchamber.org.
About the Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce
It is the mission of the Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce to be a leader in our community that promotes and stimulates a successful business environment. The Chamber is proud to serve the communities of Black Creek, Ellabell, Pembroke and Richmond Hill. We are devoted to our existing business and are constantly striving to make Bryan County a better place by bringing more businesses to the area which will provide more jobs, more customers and more projects.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Goodwill Industries International is being featured in a new book entitled “All Thrifty States: A Visual Journey through America’s Collective Closets.”
Jenna Isaacson, author and visual journalist, will make an appearance at the new Goodwill store, at 108 West Broughton Street, this Thursday morning at 10:30 AM. Her goal is to encourage people to lead a more “second hand” lifestyle, by donating gently used clothing, and shopping at thrift stores, like Goodwill.
Jenna’s book “All Thrifty States” looks into the significance of second-hand shopping, and how it can help consumers’ spending habits, plus be healthy for the environment. She will be showcasing her book in 48 states, except Alaska and Hawaii.
The “All Thrifty States” journey will kick off in Washington DC, and end on April 30th. Jenna will stop at Goodwill stores along the way. At each destination, she hopes to make people more aware of the amazing things you can find by living a more second-hand lifestyle. It’s a “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” approach to shopping at thrift stores. Jenna has been a Goodwill shopper all her life.
This is the second time that Jenna has embarked on this journey. Her first trip was in the summer of 2011. Jenna has also made an appearance on the popular nationwide morning talk show “Good Morning America.”
For more information, call: Jan Bass, Marketing Director at (912) 663.0685
About Goodwill of the Coastal Empire
Goodwill 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 nearly 600 employees throughout the area. In 2012, Goodwill provided services to 24,427 people and placed 1,406 people into employment through various programs offered throughout the region. Goodwill of the Coastal Empire serves 33 counties in Georgia and South Carolina, operating 14 retail locations and six Job Connection Centers in that region. Goodwill accepts tax deductible clothing, household items, computers, and car donations, as well as operates an online store at www.shopgoodwill.com . For more information on Goodwill of the Coastal Empire, please visit www.goodwillsavannah.org. Find us on Facebook: Savannah Goodwill or follow us on Twitter: @SavGoodwill.
(SAVANNAH, GA) On Thursday, May 23, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, SAVANNAH SCORE will present: The State of Small Business. Reports will be issued by 12 area experts that will have 3 minutes each to present their information on measurable benchmarks relating to the Small Business Community. The FREE conference will take place at the Savannah Mall in the Community Room on the lower level. SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS are encourage to take the SMALL BUSINESS CONFIDENCE INDEX SURVEY before May 23 at:
http://www.spsolutions.org/surveys/survey.php?sid=87 . For more info on this free event, contact SAVANNAH SCORE at 912.651-4335
(SAVANNAH, GA) Zumba, Yoga, Walk, Run, Dance! It doesn’t matter how you move … just move! Join Movement in the Park, a health expo just for girls and women of all ages on Sunday, May 19th at 2P.M. in Forsyth Park. Sponsored by Dawn’s Daughter, Fleet Feet Sports, & Nike, the expo benefits “The Dawning of a Miracle Scholarship”, a $1,000 scholarship awarded every year to a Chatham County Public or Private School college bound female graduating senior with a chronic/life-threatening illness. Register online for all of the fun, food and give- a-ways!
http://www.dawnbakeronline.com/movement-in-the-park Registration is only $10 or call 912-232-6048 for more details.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Speros presents “Technology Summit 2013: The 4-1-1 on Office Technology” on April 11, 2013. The program begins at 8AM and continues until 6PM with informational sessions offered by multiple industry leaders, including Toshiba, green cloud, Xirrus, Windstream, Comcast and more. Speakers will explain how today’s technologies can help businesses of all sizes, especially small and medium size businesses. The Technology Summit will take place on Thursday, April 11, at the Savannah Morning News auditorium, 1375 Chatham Parkway. The Technology Summit is free, but registration
is required. Register online at
http://sperostechnologysummit.eventbrite.com . For additional
information, call (912) 354-8900.
(POOLER / SAVANNAH) Joe Marchese Commercial Construction and Goodwill of the Coastal Empire are teaming up to for their third annual drive to divert thousands of pounds of unwanted electronics from landfills while helping people to transform their lives, on Earth Day, April 22, 2013. Join the movement by cleaning out your storeroom, closet, business or home of all unwanted electric, electronic and computer related items. Bring those obsolete monitors, keyboards, printers and mice and keep them from leaching dangerous materials into the earth at no cost to you. We will also be accepting household items such as gently used shoes and clothing on Monday, April 22nd from 7am to 6pm at the Westside Business Park in Pooler, on Highway 80 across from the new Spanky’s restaurant. Turn in next to the Komastu dealer located west of the main entrance of Westside Business Park at 1212 US Highway 80 in Pooler, GA. and look for the red and white striped tent.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmark Stations, Inc. is pleased to announce that Matt Clements has joined the company as director of marketing. He comes to Enmark from Friendly Express, Inc. in Waycross, GA where he served as director of marketing. For more information on Enmark Stations, Inc., please call 912-236-1331 or visit http://www.enmarkenjoy.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty introduces 7 Blue Crab Point. At $550,000, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath contemporary style home has 4,790 sq. ft. and is sited on .66 acre overlooking a Dutch Island lagoon. For more information, contact Carolyn at 912-272-9711 or Lavinia at 912-272-3250.
http://celiadunnsir.com/listings/residential/mls-107588-7-blue-crab-point/
(RICHMOND HILL, GA) A Happy Dogs Wine and Cheese fundraiser/auction with live and silent auction and live music is being held on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 5 – 7 pm at Marker 107, 2943 Kilkenny Road, to raise money for the development of Bryan County’s own dog park. Tickets are $35 per person ($40 at the door) and are available from the Bark Park website, bryancountybarkpark.com and at several Richmond Hill locations. Please call 912-756-8807 or email j.honnor@virginmedia.com for more information.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Jane Fishman’s 2013 Sprint Plant Swap is Saturday, April 20 at her West Boundary Street garden located between Chatham Steel and SCAD’s Boundary Hall, (nearly) under an overpass and across from Garrison Elementary School. Bring plants, seeds, bulbs, roots, rhizomes, stories. Jane will provide the coffee. Email Jane with questions at gofish5@earthlink.net or visit her blog www.janefishman.net
(SAVANNAH, GA) Do you know that Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter can house up to 12 youths in a beautiful homelike atmosphere? They are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
http://parkplaceyes.org/
(TYBEE ISLAND, GA) The Tybee Island lighthouse gift shop has reordered the mystery thriller, “Last Days of the Coastal Empire” by Larry Peterson. Much of the action in this saga of murder, political intrigue and a newspaper’s struggle for survival is set on the island, including some scenes at the lighthouse. On Tybee, the book also is available at T.S. Chu, Gallery by the Sea, and Seaside Sisters. You can pick it up in Savannah at E. Shaver, the Book Lady and the AASU bookstore.
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Garden Club of Savannah presents the 38th Annual NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens on April 19 – 20. The walking tour includes nine private gardens and the Massie School gardens in Savannah’s historic district. Southern tea will be served daily from 2 pm – 4 pm at the Green Meldrim House. Tickets are $40 or $35 for groups of ten or more. To purchase tickets and for more info, go to gardenclubofsavannah.org or call 912-961-4805.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Colonial Oil Executives Plan Visit to Washington, D.C., in an Effort to Reduce Local Fuel Prices; MORE INFO
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) announces the Fourth Annual Night of Champions set for Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Night of Champions celebrates the excellent contributions made by differently-abled adults who are employed, contributing members of our community and recognizes local businesses who both hire people with intellectual disabilities and encourage other area businesses to do the same. The public is invited to attend this inspirational evening. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person or $250 for a table of ten and can be purchased online at nightofchampions.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) Spring presents the perfect time to take a fresh look at the items in your home and decide what should stay and what should go. As you de-clutter your home, Goodwill Industries® can put your unwanted items to good use. When you donate your gently used clothing, housewares and electronics, you are helping Goodwill® provide job training, education programs and community-based services to people in local communities every year.
http://goodwillsavannah.org/
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Rotary Clubs of Coastal Georgia are pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Rotarians Play It Forward (PIF) concert on Saturday, April 27, 2013, 4 -7 p.m., at the Ships of the Sea Museum and Gardens, 41 MLK, Jr. Blvd. The event is a fundraiser for area Rotary Clubs’ local charities and The Rotary Foundation. Admission is $35 per person and includes entertainment, food, and beverages. The 2013 PIF concert features musical performances, a silent auction, food, beverages, and more. For info, visit http://www.RotaryPIF.org, Rotarians Play It Forward on Facebook or email info@RotaryPIF.org.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Researchers at UCLA’s Center on the Everyday Lives of Families (CELF) say Americans’ preoccupation with possessions has created a “clutter culture,” and that the chaos created by having so much stuff is a leading cause of stress. Luckily, Goodwill Industries® helps clear the chaos by accepting donations of gently used clothing and household goods and using the revenue to fund job training and other community- based career services for people with disabilities and other challenges to gaining and maintaining employment, such as child care, financial education, youth mentoring and transportation.
Subjects in a five-year study used words like “mess,” “not fun” and “very chaotic” to describe their homes. Results of the study are published in a new book titled Life at Home in the 21st Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors.
“It’s no wonder that so many people view annual spring cleaning as cathartic and a stress reliever,” says Lorie Marrero, Certified Professional Organizer®, author of the best-selling book The Clutter Diet and a spokesperson for Goodwill’s Donate Movement.
“From toys and trinkets to clothing and shoes, we tend to accumulate more than we need,” she says. “Clearing the clutter and chaos can lift your mood and keep you on track in other areas of your life.”
The clutter often finds its way to the closet first. According to a national poll featured in the April 2011 issue of ShopSmart magazine, women own an average of 17 pairs of shoes yet only typically wear three of those pairs on a regular basis. More than 13 percent have more than 30 pairs (not including athletic shoes).
But spring cleaning has benefits beyond tidier households and lower stress levels. Donating unwanted or rarely used items to Goodwill® generates revenue to fund job training programs and community-based services that can lead to jobs and fresh starts for people actively seeking work. Goodwill provides career services throughout the Coastal Empire (including Savannah, Richmond Hill, Waycross, Statesboro, Brunswick and Lyons) can use to boost their chances of getting hired, including assistance in writing résumés, job interview practice and access to job leads with leading employers.
“By donating items you no longer use, you extend the lifecycle of goods and, in the process, help fund important Goodwill programs that put people to work and strengthen families,” explains Tammie Blaha, Vice President of Corporate Affairs.
Goodwill 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 nearly 600 employees throughout the area. In 2012, Goodwill provided services to 24,427 people and placed 1,406 people into employment through various programs offered throughout the region. Goodwill of theCoastal Empire serves 33 counties in Georgia and South Carolina, operating 14 retail locations and six Job Connection Centers in that region. Goodwill accepts tax deductible clothing, household items, computers, and car donations, as well as operates an online store at shopgoodwill.com. For more information on Goodwill of the Coastal Empire, please visit
http://www.goodwillsavannah.org . Find us on Facebook: Savannah Goodwill or follow us on Twitter: @SavGoodwill.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmark Stations, Inc. is pleased to announce that Matt Clements has joined the company as director of marketing. In his new position, Clements will oversee all aspects of marketing for the company, including inside sales, merchandising, category management, branding and advertising.
Clements comes to Enmark from Friendly Express, Inc. in Waycross, Ga., where he served as director of marketing. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores. A native of St. Simons Island, Ga., Clements received a bachelor of arts degree in economics from the University of Georgia.
“I’m very excited to be a part of an organization that openly embraces the changing dynamics of this industry and continues down a path of growth for the future,” said Clements. “There’s a lot of positive momentum at Enmark, and I’m happy to join a hard-working team with a common goal, which is to effectively serve our markets in whatever capacity best suits our customers and communities.”
About Enmark
Founded as Interstate Stations in 1963 by Robert Demere, Enmark Stations, Inc. is a family-run business committed to offering its customers top-notch service and superior products. Today the Savannah-based company, which will celebrate its 50-year anniversary in 2013, operates 62 stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina that offer high quality and competitively priced gasoline, food and beverages, cigarettes, lottery services and more. Enmark’s gasoline is filtered through a trademarked Double Filtered System, resulting in gasoline and diesel that is clean and 100-percent water-free. Enmark customers can save up to $.10 per gallon by using an Enmark Cash Card, a reloadable stored-value card that can be used directly at the pump. For more information on Enmark Stations, Inc., please call 912-236-1331
or visit www.enmarkenjoy.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Bernard Williams Insurance and Financial Services is pleased to announce that Nancy Bevill has joined the company and is training as a commercial lines account manager. In her new position, Bevill will assist senior commercial lines producers and service existing accounts.
“The Bernard Williams agency is full of energy, growth and integrity. It is a place where I am right at home,” said Bevill.
Bevill worked at Palmer & Cay as a personal lines account manager and was the most awarded personal lines sales agent during her 25-year career with the company. She also previously held positions at Lee, Hill & Rowe Insurors, Padgett Insurance Agency and Wells Fargo Insurance Services. Bevill is a native of Des Moines, Iowa, where she attended Open Bible College. For the past 30 years, Bevill has resided in Richmond Hill. Her hobbies include physical fitness, nutrition, birdwatching and vocal performance.
About Bernard Williams Insurance and Financial Services
Founded in 1934 by Bernard F. Williams, Bernard Williams Insurance and Financial Services is a leading provider of insurance-related products and services in Georgia and throughout the Southeast. Today Bernard Williams serves the insurance and risk management needs of more than 4,000 businesses and families utilizing state-of-the-art technology for efficient customer service and accurate information management. Bernard Williams’ primary objective is to establish a partnership between clients, the insurance providers and the agency, providing coverage, loss control services and claim services that are comprehensive, efficient and mutually beneficial. For more information on Bernard Williams Insurance and Financial Services, please call 912-234-4476 or visit www.thepoweroftheshield.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah residents who are fed up with paying high prices at the gas tank may have some relief in sight thanks to a long-time local company. Colonial Oil is taking its case to Washington, D.C. to fight for changes to outdated laws that are preventing Savannahians from seeing lower gas prices around town.
“As a third generation local Savannah family business, we’re heavily invested in Savannah and care a great deal about the community and its prosperity,” says Robert H. Demere, Jr. CEO and President of Colonial Group. “We don’t own the first drop of crude oil, so we’re completely aligned with the consumer in wanting low fuel prices. Next month, we’re visiting lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to make that happen.”
A group of Colonial Oil executives will travel to the nation’s capitol in April to meet with lawmakers and organizations to urge them to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, better known as the Jones Act, a maritime commerce law that puts restrictions on vessels that carry goods between U.S. ports. The law mandates, among other things, that goods must be transported in ships that were constructed in the U.S. and owned and staffed by U.S. citizens.
“The Jones Act chokes off Savannah’s ability to take advantage of the cheapest gasoline in the world, which is produced domestically right here in our own Gulf Coast,” Demere explains. “What’s worse, the Jones Act actually works to encourage exports to Central and South America over Savannah and the rest of the East Coast. As a result, Savannahians aren’t able to take advantage of the U.S. energy boom— all because of government red tape.”
Many Savannah residents complain that gas prices are lower in other Georgia cities such as Atlanta and Macon. The reason for the lower prices, says Ryan Chandler, vice president of business development at Colonial Group Inc., is that those markets have access to a pipeline supply direct from the U.S. Gulf Coast.
“Savannah is forced to pay what amounts to a Jones Act penalty to bring gasoline and diesel in from the Gulf Coast, if there are even ships available to carry the cargo,” Chandler explains. “When Jones Act ships aren’t available, Colonial is forced to import gasoline and diesel from foreign markets to meet Savannah’s needs. The whole East Coast is facing this dilemma.”
Chandler notes that many consumers often don’t realize the costs that comprise the retail price of gasoline: approximately 72 percent for crude oil, 13 percent for the government, and 8 percent for the refinement process. The remaining 7 percent must cover the cost of infrastructure, employees and services that support transportation from the refinery, regional storage and distribution, and retail fuel station operations before gasoline finally finds its way into the consumer’s vehicle.
“If the Jones Act were amended to allow the use of the most economical ships in the market for the transportation of domestic energy, we’d immediately shave between $.07-$.10 per gallon off the cost of gasoline in Savannah,” says Chandler, who points out that the savings per gallon could even increase since the average cost of Gulf Coast gasoline last year averaged more than $.14 per gallon less than the East Coast’s supply.
The Colonial Oil executives who visit Washington, D.C., plan to voice their concerns with members of the Independent Fuel Terminal Operators Association and with Grover Norquist, a long-time supporter of reducing government red tape, particularly in the area of energy. In the meantime, the company urges Savannah residents to write to their congressmen to demand a change.
“Tell your congressmen that consumers can’t afford to pay a Jones Act penalty to gain access to the U.S.’s cheap domestic energy supply,” says Demere. “The Act needs to be amended to allow the most economical transportation of domestic energy available, period.”
About Colonial Group:
A third generation family company founded in 1921, Colonial Group, Inc. (“Colonial Group”) is a diversified energy and port-related company, ranking #64 on Forbes List of America’s Largest Private companies with over 900 employees. Its history is rooted in the marketing, retailing, and distribution of petroleum products for the transportation, industrial, and marine applications. Over the years, its offerings have grown to include natural gas storage and marketing, liquid and dry bulk terminaling, retail fuel & ENMARK convenience stores, industrial chemical supply & distribution, and marine vessel safety and compliance consulting. For more information on Colonial Group, Inc., please call 912-236-1331 or visit www.colonialgroupinc.com.
