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Now Announcing THE GRIT CONFERENCE 2024 T-shirt Design Competition
The Creative Coast is looking for an inspiring, cool t-shirt design related to our GRIT Conference theme: Leap Into the Future. Interested in designing it? Join our GRIT CONFERENCE T-shirt Design Competition. All are welcome to apply!
Read MoreHinesville Business Incubator For Entrepreneurship Celebrates Grand Opening
SAVANNAH, Ga., November 30, 2023 — The Hinesville Development Authority, Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and the city of Hinesville, in partnership with Georgia Southern University’s Business Innovation Group (BIG), have launched the very first Hinesville Business Incubator, partially funded by an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant. The incubator is located across the street from Georgia Southern’s Liberty Campus in downtown Hinesville.
Read MoreDivergence Academy’s CMMC and CISSP Training Comes to Beaufort, SC at the Beaufort Digital Corridor
Beaufort, SC – The Beaufort Digital Corridor is excited to announce a special training opportunity for professionals looking to enhance their cybersecurity knowledge and career prospects. Divergence Academy, in partnership with the Beaufort Digital Corridor, will be hosting Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) training courses in Beaufort, SC.
Read MoreGeorgia Power Foundation awards grant for the BIG Edge Entrepreneurship Program
NEWS PROVIDED BY GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY’S BUSINESS INNOVATION GROUP SAVANNAH, Ga., November 17, 2023 — Georgia Southern University’s Business Innovation Group (BIG) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Georgia Power…
Read MoreEmerging Trends Symposium
Savannah, GA — Exciting news for business enthusiasts and professionals! On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, World Trade Center Savannah will host the inaugural Emerging Trends Symposium, an initiative set to illuminate the latest industry developments and best practices.
Read MoreGeorgia Tech Announces Call for STEAM Leadership Conference 2024 Proposals
Attention all STEAM enthusiasts! Georgia Tech is now accepting presenter proposals for its annual STEAM Leadership Conference. The 2024 STEAM Leadership Conference at Georgia Tech is an event you can’t…
Read MoreThe Creative Coast Partners With Expansive for its Fourth Annual Holiday Mixer and Fundraiser on December 5
SAVANNAH, GA- The Creative Coast is excited to announce its fourth annual Holiday Mixer and Fundraiser with Expansive Workspace to benefit Girls Code Savannah and Toys for Tots. The party…
Read MoreVerizon Offering Get Digital-ready Small Business Program with 500k Grant Opportunity
Owning a small business means being ready to serve your customers wherever they may be. And there’s no better real estate for your latest entrepreneurial endeavor than having a digital storefront. Verizon knows that, and that’s why they’ve created the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program. This grant funding gives business owners the chance to receive up to $500,000 through the program, bringing your small project the advanced resources to thrive in the modern digital economy.
Read MoreCall For 2024 GRIT Conference Speakers
The Creative Coast is now accepting speaker applications for its 2024 GRIT Conference. The event will take place in Savannah, Georgia at the Savannah Civic Center from February 29th to March 1st. Formerly known as Geekend, the annual conference was rebranded to GRIT in 2023 and returns in its 12th year to foster and grow the regional innovation economy by showcasing accomplishments, introducing new ideas, and connecting people passionate about building products, companies, and experiences.
Read MoreHello Allice Announces $25k Grant from Stacy’s Pita Chips
Hello Alice, a free online platform that helps businesses launch and grow, has partnered with Stacy’s® Pita Chips to announce a new funding opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage industry with priority given to women founders.
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