Posts by The Creative Coast
Employee Retention Credit Still Available for Some Small Businesses
As a small business owner navigating the financial challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible to claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) on your taxes. This tax credit, introduced by the United States government as part of the CARES Act, aims to provide financial relief to businesses that retained their employees during the economic hardship caused by the pandemic.
Read MoreAntares Capital Announces $20k Antares REACH Grant Opportunities for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
Antares Capital has taken a significant step towards fostering inclusivity and empowerment within the entrepreneurial landscape by announcing the launch of the second round of the Antares REACH Grant Program. Geared towards supporting entrepreneurs from historically underrepresented groups (HUGs) who lead venture-scalable businesses, this initiative aims to bridge the funding gap that has hindered many early-stage business owners from minority backgrounds. By providing a platform for these visionary leaders to unleash their full potential, the program seeks to fuel their growth trajectories and foster innovation.
Read MoreClean Energy Roadshow Showcases the Future of Sustainable Transportation in Georgia
The Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow, now in its 13th annual edition, took place recently, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and community representatives to explore the latest advancements in sustainable transportation. Organized by Event Energy Partners and Clean Cities Georgia, this educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols, featured four tour stops in Savannah, Augusta, Peachtree City, and Albany, where attendees had the opportunity to witness groundbreaking technologies in action.
Read MoreSHE HUSTLES x Startup Runway 2023 Celebrates Women Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs
The air was humming as people poured into the Clyde Venue on Thursday for a summer SHE HUSTLES x Startup Runway event. SHE HUSTLES always has great attendance thanks to its vibrant crowd and close-knit community, and this time was no different with a sold-out evening. While SHE HUSTLES didn’t see a change in attendance, this event did bring something new to the table.
Read MoreBizPitch Savannah™ Competition Returns, Offering Local Entrepreneurs the Chance to Win Over $10,000 in Prizes
Get ready for the return of the annual BizPitch Savannah™ Entrepreneurial Competition, a dynamic Shark Tank-style event organized and presented by the Savannah Chapter of SCORE. This highly anticipated competition brings together the city’s most promising entrepreneurs, offering them an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges.
Read MoreCombat Boots 2 The Boardroom’s “Dream Pitch” Entrepreneur Competition
Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans, has announced the launch of their new “Dream Pitch” Entrepreneur Competition. This competition is designed to encourage and support the entrepreneurial spirit of veterans and youth aged 12-19.
Read MoreHyundai and LG announce $4.3 billion plant in Bryan County to build batteries for electric vehicles
Hyundai Motor Group and LGES signed a memorandum of understanding to produce EV batteries in the U.S. and further accelerate the Group’s electrification efforts in North America. The signing ceremony took place in LGES’s headquarters in Seoul on May 26 with the attendance of Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company and Youngsoo Kwon, CEO of LG Energy Solution. The new battery cell JV will be located in Bryan County, Savannah, Georgia where Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is currently being built.
Read MoreGeorgia Southern Adding Two Engineering Doctorates This Fall
NEWS PROVIDED BY GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SAVANNAH, Ga., May 22, 2023 — Georgia Southern University is launching two new engineering doctorates – a Ph.D. in applied computing degree and a Ph.D. in…
Read MoreRight to Start to Host Free Lunch for Savannah Entrepreneurs – May 24th @ 12:30pm
Join Savannah’s Right to Start Advocate, Aysia Woods, for lunch at The Clyde Market on Wednesday, May 24th at 12:30pm, to meet fellow local entrepreneurs and share your story.
Read MoreSBDC’s Business Loans Made Easy – No-cost Webinar Series May 23 & May 25, 2023
NEWS PROVIDED BY THE UGA SBDC (Statesboro, GA) The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, and Synovus…
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