Posts by The Creative Coast
SALT & The Creative Coast are Seeking Marketing Apprentices
We are seeking marketing apprentices in the Savannah area. We are interested in entry-level marketing specialists who can join our team and contribute in a controlled experiential environment. Be prepared…
Read MoreChristian Sottile Announced as 2023 GRIT Conference Keynote
SAVANNAH (January 4, 2023) – The Creative Coast is thrilled to announce that Christian Sottile will be the third keynote speaker at the GRIT Conference happening on January 26-28, 2023…
Read MoreGeorgia Southern University launches NASA-funded engineering mentorship program with Savannah-area high schools
Savannah-area high school students are getting a first-hand look at engineering concepts through the Eagle Engineering Ambassadors (EAA) program, a new NASA-funded mentorship program that partners students in Georgia Southern University’s Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing with teams of high school students.
Read MoreGeorgia Southern BIG to Host BIGXange on Business Growth with Kassidy Evon
Georgia Southern BIG will host BIGXange (pronounced Exchange) on Tuesday, December 13th, and Thursday, December 15th. BIGXange is a monthly gathering for training, information sharing, and tactical tips. This brand-new program was designed to give you skills that you can use immediately. Join us to explore new ways to grow your business. This program is open to all incubator members as a collaboration of workshop and discussion. What’s working for you? Come to learn, share and network!
Read More2023 Georgia Logistics Summit Registration Now Open
The 2023 Georgia Logistics Summit, to be held in Savannah, March 8, 2023, at the Savannah Convention Center, has now opened registration for participants through the Summit website. Hosted by the Georgia Center of Innovation, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the event will explore the intersection of the economy, technology, and growth of Georgia’s ports in an industry that touches every facet of commerce.
Read MoreSavannah SCORE announces winners of “BizPitch Savannah™ 2022” entrepreneurial competition.
(Savannah, GA) – It’s official! Savannah SCORE has announced the winners of the organization’s 5th Annual ”BizPitch Savannah™” entrepreneurial competition, Savannah’s version of TV’s “Shark Tank.” On Wednesday, November 16, …
Read MoreGeorgia Southern Libraries Designated as U.S. Patent and Trademark Resource Center, Supports Community Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Georgia Southern University Libraries has been designated as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. PTRCs comprise a network of 84 libraries nationwide that disseminate patent and trademark information and support the diverse intellectual property needs of the public. Georgia Southern Libraries is one of two officially designated PTRCs in Georgia.
Read MoreSCORE’s Annual “BizPitch Savannah™” Entrepreneurial Competition, Savannah’s Version of Shark Tank, Taking Place on Wednesday, November 16
Savannah SCORE is presenting its 5 th Annual “BizPitch Savannah™” entrepreneurial competition, Savannah’s version of “Shark Tank.” Eight aspiring local entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for the chance to win cash and free professional business services valued at more than $10,000 to help them launch their new businesses. Since its inception in 2018, “BizPitch Savannah™” contestants have launched 27 new local businesses.
Read MoreGeorgia Southern named an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
In recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has designated Georgia Southern University as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) University. The national designation acknowledges public research universities working with public and private sector partners in their states and regions to support economic development through a variety of activities, including innovation and entrepreneurship, technology transfer, talent and workforce development, and community development.
Read MoreMeet Ayana Gunn, The Creative Coast’s New GRIT Conference Producer
The Creative Coast is thrilled to announce that Ayana Gunn has joined the team as the GRIT Conference Producer. This upcoming year Geekend will return with a new name, the GRIT Conference. Ayana, who is known for her strategic thinking and multifaceted project management experience, orchestrated events such as Pote Day 2022. She will be responsible for organizing and managing the newly rebranded and refreshed GRIT Conference. The three-day event will take place on January 26-28, 2023.
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