FOOD Richmond Hill Finds Local Success in a Competitive Market

It’s a tale as old as time. A small, local business struggles to compete against large corporations flush with cash and a streamlined application process. Nothing about that sentence is shocking to hear. But what if we changed a few words in that sentence? Maybe take out’ struggles to’ and replace it with something like…’ successfully competes?’ That’s Taylor Matthew’s story, and she’s still telling it, five years after she started FOOD Richmond Hill.

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Really-Virtual Strives to Create Opportunity Through Simulated Forklift Training

In 2017, Really-Virtual co-founders Mike Morgan and Peter Chronopoulus came up with an idea to modernize forklift training through a hands-on, simulated experience. In 2018, they launched the Real-Forklift Premium, an affordable forklift simulator that offers what they describe as a learning and retention environment comparable to actual real-world equipment operation. 

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2022 JA Savannah Business Hall of Fame Set for November 10th

This fall, JA of Coastal Georgia is set to highlight the careers of some of the Coastal Empire’s most noteworthy citizens at the 2022 JA Savannah Business Hall of Fame. The black-tie event takes place annually and isn’t just focused on business accomplishments — these honorees are being acknowledged because of their incredible community support. 

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Fashion Innovator Danietté Thomas is Paving Her Own Way

This fall Danietté will pitch ARIONNA at Savannah SCORE’s BizPitch competition. The annual business pitch event will feature eight local businesses competing for $10,000 in cash and professional services. You can watch Danietté compete live on November 16th in the Howard Jordan Torian Auditorium at Savannah State University.

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