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CYNTHIA WRIGHT RECEIVES 40 UNDER 40 AWARD
(SAVANNAH, GA) Cynthia Wright has been named to Georgia Trend’s prestigious 40 Under 40 List, which identifies upward trending young professionals from across the state. Wright, a junior partner at Carriage Trade PR, Inc. and Cecilia Russo Marketing, LLC, both headquartered in Savannah, is included in the twenty-second installment of the list. For more information, visit https://www.georgiatrend.com/October-2018/Georgia-Trends-2018-40-Under-40/ Cynthia Wright, Junior Partner of Carriage Trade Public Relations and Cecilia Russo Marketing_5920

ARYA HOSPITALITY TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW RETAIL CENTER

(SAVANNAH, GA) Arya Hospitality, a development and investment company, will break ground on a new retail center in Savannah on Friday, October 12, at 11:00 a.m. The Dewitt Tilton Group has been contracted to construct the new property, which will be called the Chatham Exchange and will be located at the corner of Chatham Parkway and Highway 17.For more information, visit www.aryahospitality.com

FELDER & ASSOCIATES ADDS TWO 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Felder & Associates is pleased to announce that Alma Johnson and Cathryn Sinclair have joined the Savannah architecture and design firm as project associates. They will assist in the production of construction documents, 3D models and other projects to help expedite the design process for the firm’s clients. For more information, visit  www.felderassociates.net.Alma Johnson, Felder and Associates, Savannah ArchitectureCathryn Sinclair, Felder and Associates, Savannah Architecture

OKATIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECEIVES 150 SCIENCE BOOKS

(JASPER COUNTY, S.C.) Peacock Subaru Hilton Head, as part of its effort to improve education in its community, donated 150 award-winning science books to Okatie Elementary School. For the full story, please visit https://savannahceo.com/news/2018/09/peacock-subaru-hilton-head-donates-science-books-okatie-elementary-school/ 

FINAL LECTURE OF 2018 ENCOURAGE HEALTH SERIES

(SAVANNAH, GA) Pharmacologist and medical researcher Marija Djekic-Ivankovic, Ph.D., will present a free lunchtime lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 30, during the fourth and final the 2018 Encourage Health Education Series events in Savannah. Djekic-Ivankovic will share bone health safeguards, as well as the latest research findings in the advancement of new therapies and healing with natural products to improve patient bone health. To RSVP for this or any of the upcoming lectures, visit www.healthysavannah.org. Seating is limited to 90 people. 

KIWANIS CLUB AWARDS $71,000 IN GRANTS

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Kiwanis Club of Skidaway presented checks worth $71,900 to 22 local charities during its annual awarding of grants event on Thursday, Sept. 27, in the Plantation Ballroom at The Landings, 1 Cottonwood Lane, Savannah, Ga 31411. Cecilia Russo Turner, CEO and founder of Cecilia Russo Marketing, emceed this year’s event. The mission of the Kiwanis Club of Skidaway is to help at-risk children in the Savannah area. For more information, visit https://www.kiwanisofskidaway.com/about/ Kiwanis Grant Presentation

FRIDAY FLUSH BEHIND THE SCENES

(SAVANNAH, GA) Check out this behind-the-scenes video of the making of Friday Flush, presented by Roto-Rooter Plumbers of Savannah. Tune in to WBMQ every Friday morning to hear the weekly show.  https://www.facebook.com/RotoRooterSavannahGA/videos/245776532698425/

STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

(SAVANNAH, GA)  United Way of the Coastal Empire recently distributed five pallets of school supplies to children in need at Title 1 Schools throughout the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools System. The school supplies were donated by Publix Super Markets. United Way strives to develop these types of partnerships which have a major impact in the areas of education, income and health. United Way of the Coastal Empire serves Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. For more information, visit https://www.uwce.org/

OPENING RECEPTION FOR NEW ART SHOW

(SAVANNAH, GA) Hospice Savannah Art Gallery unveils its newest show on Friday, October 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., featuring works by artist and photographer Meredith Gray. Meredith’s show, entitled South by Southwest, features images she has taken during her time in Savannah and most recently in her soon-to-be home of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The show also includes encaustic art by Gray which involves using heated beeswax with colored pigments added. A portion of sales from the show benefits the hospice’s life-enriching programs and services. For more information, please contact Beth Logan, Director of Marketing, at 912.629.1043 or visit www.HospiceSavannah.org/ArtGallery

BONNIE RACHAEL NAMED “HERO OF THE MONTH”

(SAVANNAH, GA) Bonnie Rachael of Faith Equestrian Therapeutic center received the “Hero Of the Month,” part of Savannah Now’s and the Georgia Ports Authority’s “Everyday Heroes” series! Bonnie was nominated by Hallie Myers, program director of Faith Equestrian, for being a visionary and advocate for individuals with disabilities by creating and founding an experiential and educational program using horses to help people with all types of disabilities, whether physical, mental or emotional. For more information, please visit https://savannahnow.upickem.net/engine/Welcome.aspx?contestid=430705&ismobileon=N

BE INCLUDED IN SAVANNAH MAGAZINE

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Magazine’s Holiday Look Book will be featured in the November/December issue. Feature your product or service in this beautiful annual gift guide this year! The deadline is tomorrow, Oct. 2. For more information, please visit https://www.savannahmagazine.com/

ENCOURAGE HEALTH PRESENTS GRANT TO SAVANNAH DERBY DEVILS 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmarket and Healthy Savannah presented a $1,000 grant to the Savannah Derby Devils as part of the 2018 Encourage Health Education series. The Savannah Derby Devils is a women’s flat-track roller derby league founded on the principle that the concept of being healthy extends beyond weight and size to emotional and mental health. Derby Devils encourage all women to build their self-confidence and broaden their comfort zone through a culture of team-oriented athleticism and sisterhood. For more information, please visit https://savannahderby.com/Enmarket and Healthy Savannah present ,000 grant to the Savannah Derby Devils

SPEROS NAMED WILSON ELECTRONICS INSTALLER

(SAVANNAH, GA) Speros, a Savannah-based technology services company, has been named as the area’s only certified Wilson Electronics installer for wireless signal boosters. Wilson Electronics, a leader in the cellular signal booster market, is the longest-running manufacturer of wireless signal boosters in the country. For more information, please visit speros.com Speros, Speros Technology, Carriage Trade Public Relations and Cecilia Russo Marketing, Savannah Public Relations

FAMILY PRESERVATION FOR TEENS PROGRAMS

(SAVANNAH, GA) On October 1, Park Place Outreach is launching a new program called Family Preservation for Teens, funded by the Promoting Safe and Stable Families grant. The Family Preservation program works with teens and their families to receive case management services, support service, and placement prevention services to help teens remain safely in their homes to sustain and maintain family stability.Kendall Walker has been hired as the Program Manager for this program. For more information visit  https://www.savannahbusinessjournal.com/news-categories/non-profit-organizations/8490-sept-20-family-preservation-for-teens-program-launches-at-park-place-outreach-youth-emergency-shelter.htmlKendall Walker, Park Place Outreach

ENMARKET ASSUMES OPERATIONS OF HANDY DAN’S

(HARDEEVILLE, SC/SAVANNAH, GA) Enmarket, a convenience store chain with operations in three states, has purchased Handy Dan’s in Ridgeland, S.C. Savannah-based Enmarket assumed operations of Handy Dan’s Gulf station on Thursday, Sept. 20. All operations will continue regularly. For more information, visit https://csnews.com/enmarket-adds-handy-dans-c-store-south-carolina-operations Enmarket

HEALTHY SAVANNAH HOSTS HEALTH FEST

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Healthy Savannah Faith and Health Coalition, formed in 2014 to help faith-based organizations implement policies and programs to promote a holistic health culture, will host its first citywide health festival on Saturday, Oct. 20. The event, called Health Fest, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Bolton Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Montgomery Street. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2077010738976710/ Healthy Savannah

LIVE OAK PUBLIC LIBRARIES EXPANDS INTERNET SERVICES

(SAVANNAH, GA) Live Oak Public Libraries (LOPL) announces the expansion of their public computer and Internet access. Persons visiting any of the 16 libraries in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties may now more easily reserve and use a public computer and Internet services. Patrons can visit their local library, proceed to any service desk and simply request a computer reservation from library staff. Live Oak Public Libraries provide more than 350 public computers, annually hosting more than 356,000 public computer sessions and 94,000 public wireless internet connections for library patrons using their own personal device. For more information, please visit www.liveoakpl.org

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH 71ST ANNUAL THRIFT SALE

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Junior League of Savannah will host its 71st Annual Thrift Sale on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the National Guard Armory located at 1248 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah. Tickets will be available at the door on sale day. The Junior League of Savannah is excited to bring back a 2 day sale, by having a Bonus Sale day to be held on Sunday, October 14th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Admission will be free for the Sunday sale day. For more information, please visit https://mailchi.mp/144c232e75e7/junior-league-of-savannah-announces-71st-annual-thrift-sale-and-new-location

6-WORKSHOP SERIES COMING TO SAVANNAH

(SAVANNAH, GA) Mark your calendars for a terrific series of relevant, often requested workshops on topics of high interest to entrepreneurs. The  monthly series commences on 18 October and runs through 21 march 2019. The registration fee for each session is $15. Details of each session will be made available as the sessions approach. Consult the SCORE web page at www.savannah.score.org for the date, time and content for each session.

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/CarriageTradePublicRelations/videos/856577054547609/

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://www.coastalboomers.com/events/149723/bethesda-academys-10th-annual-sporting-clays-tournament 

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://lowcountryceo.com/news/2018/09/warner-peacock-president-and-ceo-peacock-automotive-joins-automobile-dealers-association-board-directors/Warner Peacock Headshot

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/events/549428002141834/.

SPEROS SECURITY TIPS: IDENTIFICATION & AUTHENTICATION

(SAVANNAH, GA) Learn about the importance of security passwords and gather tips on how to create stronger passwords for your own protection in this month’s security newsletter from Speros, Inc. at https://www.pii-protect.com/security_news_letters/send_file/37/attachment/?brand_key=uyjmd

LEADERSHIP SAVANNAH 2018-2019 CLASS ANNOUNCED

(SAVANNAH BUSINESS JOURNAL) The Savannah Area Chamber Leadership Savannah selections committee has chosen 41 current and potential leaders in the community to make up its 2018-2019 class. These professionals are active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organizations. Leadership Savannah strives to select candidates who reflect the diversity of Savannah’s economy. For more information, please visit https://www.savannahbusinessjournal.com/news-categories/people-in-the-news/8486-sept-19-chamber-announces-2018-2019-leadership-savannah-class.html

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.com/ or https://www.audihiltonhead.com or call (843) 208-1258.

GOOGLE DOCS TIPS

(GOOGLE) 25 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Google Docs could do https://www.fastcompany.com/90221069/25-incredibly-useful-things-you-didnt-know-google-docs-could-do

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://www.savannahnow.com/business/20180922/newsmakers Cecilia Russo Turner of Cecilia Russo Marketing

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://www.connectsavannah.com/savannah/ladies-guns-and-ammo/Event?oid=9889734

AWWIN ANNOUNCES 16TH ANNUAL GALA AND SILENT AUCTION

(SAVANNAH, GA) Assisting Working Women in Need (AWWIN, Inc.) announces plans for their 16th Annual Top Ten Working Women of the Year Awards Gala and Silent Auction on Friday, October 19, 2018, at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.awwininc.org

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.simpleviewcrm.com/webapi/rsvp/v2/?action=details&eventid=121

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://www.southernmamas.com/2018/2018-buddy-walk-free-family-fun-festival-savannah/ 

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 CHUNKIE

(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Pet Rescue introduces Chunkie, a two-year old male Australian Cattle Dog mix. Chunkie is a napper at heart but never wakes up on the wrong side of the bed. Chunkie is believed to be deaf, but this doesn’t slow him down. Chunkie is well-mannered and a true lover. To adopt Chunkie or to view other animals available for adoption visit https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2018-d-159-chunkie/