Posts by The Creative Coast
State of Georgia investing $650,000 in Savannah Logistics and Innovation Center
The newly passed 2023 amended state budget, recently signed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, includes $650,000 to support the Savannah Logistics and Innovation Center (SLIC), a public-private partnership focused on attracting innovative logistics technology companies and research projects to the Savannah region. This state appropriation will be matched by non-state dollars and will go toward furthering the center’s ongoing successful efforts to establish Savannah as an innovation leader in the supply chain and logistics technology industry.
Read MoreApplications Open for Forward, an Accelerator for Black and Latino Entrepreneurs
NEWS PROVIDED BY SQUARE Square teams up with the Social Change Fund United and multi-faceted entrepreneurs including Dwyane Wade, Rosario Dawson, and Ayesha Curry to launch Forward, a new accelerator program providing…
Read More40 Up And Coming Local + Global Artist at The Clyde Venue 3/30-4/2
Attend the March 30th Opening Night VIP vernissage from 6pm – 10pm at The Clyde Venue. Your ticket purchase will help support The Creative Coast! The VIP Ticket only costs…
Read MoreBusiness Innovation Group announces Patrick Woock as new Director of Business Incubation
In this newly created position, Woock will be responsible for continuing to grow the footprint that Georgia Southern has already established in the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. He will work in the southeast region through BIG’s Innovation Incubators (I2) and around the state through the Georgia Enterprise Network for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (GENIE) program.
Read MoreGoogle Chief Strategist Featured on Savannah Business Podcast
Savannah, Georgia — Neil Hoyne, Chief Strategist at Google, was the featured guest on local business podcast, Good Morning, Market, during which he discussed his new business strategy book. CONVERTED: The…
Read MorePlug and Play Savannah to Host Series of Innovative Events to Transform Logistics
Plug and Play Savannah is proud to announce a series of events designed to showcase innovative technologies in the supply chain and logistics space. The first event, Innovation Alley, will take place on March 8th at the Savannah Convention Center from 3-5 PM and will serve as a reception immediately following the Georgia Logistics Summit. With 30 startups presenting new solutions focused on maritime, trucking, warehousing, and advanced manufacturing, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the logistics industry.
Read MoreLite Foot Company to Celebrate Grand Opening of Brick-and-Mortar Store on March 4
Lite Foot Company is excited to announce the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar store on Saturday, March 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 2400 Bull Street, Suite 4 in Savannah. During the event, visitors can watch the official ribbon-cutting ceremony, meet owner Katie Rodgers-Hubbard, enjoy catered drinks and bites, and shop for sustainable home goods.
Read MoreTechstars Startup Weekend Returns to Beaufort this Spring ft. A “Shark-Tank” Pitch Competition for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Get ready for the ultimate entrepreneurial experience! The Beaufort Digital Corridor is bringing Techstars Startup Weekend back to Beaufort on March 24th-26th, 2023, at 1100 Boundary Street. The three-day event will offer a rare opportunity to pitch your startup idea to a panel of judges, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, attend workshops, and receive mentorship from tech industry experts. You don’t need any prior experience in tech or startups, just a collaborative spirit and a passion for entrepreneurship!
Read MoreCreative Coast and SCORE Savannah to Partner for March 2nd SHE HUSTLES at the Clyde
SHE HUSTLES is a Creative Coast tri-annual event, where Savannah’s women entrepreneurs and leaders connect, learn, and inspire. The event features an inspirational keynote speaker and panel discussion made up of Savannah women who are paving the way in their industries. The Creative Coast is excited to announce its partnership with SCORE Savannah for the upcoming SHE HUSTLES event, which is set to take place on Thursday, March 2nd, at the Clyde Venue (223 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd).
Read MoreGeorgia Southern starting new software engineering degree
Georgia Southern University is launching a new Bachelor of Science in software engineering this fall, making it the only such degree offered by a public university in Georgia outside of Atlanta.
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