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CECILIA RUSSO TURNER AWARDED ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
(SAVANNAH, GA) Cecilia Russo Turner of Cecilia Russo Marketing received the 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce during its annual business awards banquet on September 13. The event honors Savannah area individuals and businesses that represent local economic drivers including hospitality, manufacturing and small business. Watch a video of the award ceremony here: https://www.facebook.com/
Diana Morrison, right, former Chair of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the Entrepreneur of the Year Award to Cecilia Russo Turner, left, of Cecilia Russo Marketing at the 2018 Chamber Business Awards Banquet.
BETHESDA ACADEMY HOSTS 10TH ANNUAL SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT
(SAVANNAH, GA) Bethesda Academy will hold the 10th annual Sporting Clays Tournament on Friday, Oct. 19, at the Forest City Gun Club. All sponsorship and event proceeds benefit Bethesda’s scholarship program for young men in grades six through twelve. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.
PEACOCK JOINS AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(JASPER COUNTY, S.C.) Peacock Automotive is pleased to announce that president and CEO Warner Peacock has been appointed to the board of directors for the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association. The organization has about 250 members who account for more than 90 percent of new vehicles sold in the state. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.
Warner Peacock, President and CEO of Peacock Automotive
LOW COUNTRY DERMATOLOGY TO UNVEIL NEW TREATMENT AT OPEN HOUSE
(SAVANNAH, GA) A new treatment designed to stimulate and remodel collagen and address common signs of aging will be announced by Low Country Dermatology during an open house on Thursday, Nov. 8. Low Country Dermatology is the only dermatologist office in the area certified to offer this new treatment known as Cutera Secret RF. Guests are encouraged to bring donations for the Communities in Schools (CIS) of Savannah Kids Kloset. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/
2018 ENMARKET SAVANNAH BRIDGE RUN ANNOUNCES CORPORATE CHALLENGE
(SAVANNAH, GA) For the first time, the 2018 Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run will have a corporate division, which will offer companies a chance to compete against each other while promoting the importance of team building, healthy living and office camaraderie. The fastest CEO and the organization with the most participating employees will be recognized with new awards. To sign your company up, please visit
PEACOCK AUTOMOTIVE TO OPEN AUDI DEALERSHIP IN S.C. LOWCOUNTRY
(JASPER COUNTY, S.C.) Peacock Automotive will hold a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 4, for its new $6 million Audi Hilton Head dealership prominently located at the entrance to Peacock Auto Mall on Highway 278 in Hardeeville, S.C. A VIP reception will be held that evening at 5:30 p.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony with Audi representatives, Peacock Automotive representatives and local officials will take place at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www.peacockautomotive.
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BIZPITCH SAVANNAH™ ANNOUNCES THREE WINNERS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah SCORE announces three winners of SCORE’s “Bizpitch Savannah™.” Each winner receives a cash prize and professional services. For more information, please visit https://youtu.be/
WELCOME ELIZABETH POOLE
(SAVANNAH, GA) We are pleased to announce that we have added a new member to our growing team! Elizabeth Poole will serve as the new Director of Communications for Cecilia Russo Marketing, LLC. and Carriage Trade Public Relations®, Inc. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and native to Savannah. For more information visit
ENMARKET ASSUMES OPERATIONS OF JOKER JOE’S TRUCK STOP
(HARDEEVILLE, SC/SAVANNAH, GA) Enmarket, a convenience store chain with operations in three states, has bought Joker Joe’s Truck Stop in Hardeeville, S.C., a move that expands the company’s reach in a market that extends from Savannah to Charleston, S.C. Savannah-based Enmarket assumed operations of Joker Joe’s on Sept. 6. In addition to growing the retailer’s services and territory served, the purchase will significantly enlarge its diesel fuel business. For more information, visit https://www.
FUN WALK OCT. 20
(SAVANNAH, GA) ‘The Joy of Life Family Fun Walk’ October 20th , 2018 will take place at Lake Mayer. This is a fund raiser for the Savannah Care Center, a local non-profit pregnancy resource center serving the Savannah Community for 32 years. For sponsorship opportunities and more information, call (912) 236-0916.
UNITED WAY ADDS CECILIA RUSSO TURNER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(SAVANNAH, GA) The United Way of the Coastal Empire is pleased to announce its selection of Cecilia Russo Turner, CEO and founder of Cecilia Russo Marketing, to join its 2018 board of directors. Turner joins a board of 33 community leaders who operate under the direction of a 13-member executive committee. For more information visit https://carriagetradepr.com/
FREE HOMEBUYER’S SEMINAR SETP. 26
(SAVANNAH, GA) Free Homebuyer’s Seminar, Wednesday, September 26th, 6:30-7:30pm, Keller Williams Realty, 329 Commercial Dr, Savannah, GA 31406. Join local industry experts to determine how to get qualified to finance your home, how to shop for your home, how to insure your home, how to ensure the home you are buying has been well taken care of, and how to complete the purchase of your home and sign on the dotted line. This seminar is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by registering here: https://
LADIES, GUNS & AMMO 2018
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Area Republican Women will hold the second annual Ladies, Guns and Ammo event on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Savannah Golf Club. The event is intended to instruct women on the laws associated with handguns and proper safety protocols. Rachel Campos-Duffy, a FOX News and FOX Business Contributor, the wife of Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, and a recurring guest host on hit shows, FOX & Friends and Outnumbered, will be the featured keynote speaker for the luncheon. There will also be two instructional classes available for participants. For more information visit https://carriagetradepr.
CLOVER HEALTH HOSTS SENIOR EXPO
(SAVANNAH, GA) Clover Health will host a senior expo as part of the Clover JOY (Just Older Youth) Series on Thursday, September 27, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. With 25 local vendors showcased and a host of entertainment scheduled, the expo will be two hours celebrating the “just older youth” of Savannah. Raffle prizes will include a gift box from Nourish Bath and Body Works, a three-month membership to the Habersham YMCA, gift cards for local restaurants, a voucher for the Income Training Course and so much more! We’ll even have a special performance by the Savannah Bananas Nanas. The expo is free to attend and open to the public. Grab a friend and join us! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/
2018 TEN WORKING WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS GALA
(SAVANNAH, GA) The 16th AWWIN Top Ten Working Women of the Year Awards Gala and Silent Auction will take place on Friday, October 19, at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. This year’s theme is “Turning Dreams into Vision,” and the featured speaker will be Kim Gusby of WSAV-TV. For more information, please visit www.awwininc.org
CHARLES BOWEN FEATURED ON LEADERS FORUM INTERNATIONAL
(SAVANNAH, GA) Bo Bowen, owner of The Bowen Law Group and founder of the Savannah Film Alliance, was recently featured on Leaders Forum International. Watch his interview here: https://www.facebook.com/
BUSINESS CONNECTION
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Area Chamber hosts Bands in the Ballpark on Thursday, October 11 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Historic Grayson Stadium. The networking event includes food and live entertainment from Bucky & Barry, Irritating Julie, and Wassaw Sound. Cost is $10 for Chamber members and $25 for guests. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit https://savannah.
SEPTEMBER OPEN FOR BUSINESS® ANNOUNCED
(SAVANNAH, GA) The September Open for Business® will be held on Wednesday, September 26, at noon on Facebook Live. This month’s topic is Search Engine Optimization (SEO) 101. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SURVEY
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Area Chamber has placed a top priority on workforce development. And in an effort to gather additional data, the organization asks individuals to take a few minutes to complete a brief survey by Friday, Sept. 21 at https://www.123formbuilder.
TAKING YOUR WEBSITE BEYOND BORDERS
(SAVANNAH, GA) The World Trade Center Savannah announces plans for a hands-on website workshop on Tuesday, September 25 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Program topics include website tips to effectively market products and services internationally, search engine optimization, simple website enhancements, and much more. Cost to attend is $25 and registration is required. For more information or to register, https://www.
13TH ANNUAL BUDDY WALK
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) will host their 13th annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, Oct. 6, in Forsyth Park. This event, which is open to individuals of every age and ability, is held to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families. A new element this year will be a focus on healthy lifestyles. For more information visit https://carriagetradepr.
TV INTERVIEWS: 8 SECRETS TO SUCCESS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Do you have a TV interview coming up? Cynthia Wright, the junior partner of Carriage Trade Public Relations Inc. and Cecilia Russo Marketing, shares eight tips to help you prepare. Read her article here: https://www.savannahnow.
VIP BUSINESS EXPO
(SAVANNAH, GA) VIP Office & Paper Clip will bring its annual Business Expo to its Savannah customers and business community. A tailgate/football inspired, customer appreciation and vendor experience will happen October 4, 2018 from 10-2, at the YMCA Youth Center 6400 Habersham Street, Savannah. Free event. RSVP for lunch to vipexpo@vipoffice.com
MEET BUGGY
(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Pet Rescue introduces Buggy, a 6 week old male puppy. Buggy is a Dachshund mix. He is a big time cuddler. He loves everyone and every animal he meets, and is already learning “sit”, and “no”. Buggy is a medium energy puppy who is eager to learn and love! To adopt KT or to view other animals available for adoption visit https://coastalpetrescue.