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Wallenius expanding Savannah operations center

Leading shipper of rolling cargo takes another floor in SEDA building on Hutchinson Island

Savannah Morning News
Mary Carr Mayle

published on 4.12.2011 at 9:40 pm

April 12, 2011 


Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, a global leader in roll-on/roll-off cargo, will expand its operations center in the Savannah Economic Development Authority building, retaining another full floor in the only Class A office building on Hutchinson Island.

SEDA President Steve Weathers made the announcement Tuesday at the monthly meeting of SEDA's board and advisory council.

Wallenius will now occupy the second and third floors of the four-floor building.

http://savannahnow.com/exchange/2011-04-12/wallenius-expanding-savannah-operations-center
 
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Gulfstream Aerospace expansion to add 1,000 jobs

Savannah-based company continues aggressive growth streak

Press Release
State of Georgia

published on 11.15.2010 at 4:55 pm

November 15, 2010 
“Gulfstream is promoting a new era of U.S. manufacturing that can’t be easily replicated, further positioning our community and the state for continued growth on an international level. And, not too many people would argue that Gulfstream, with their superb product lines, isn’t just competing globally, but winning,” remarked SEDA Senior Vice President Lynn Pitts.
 
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SEDA Board of Directors names new President and CEO

SEDA Press Release

published on 9.28.2010 at 12:06 pm

September 28, 2010 
The Savannah Economic Development Authority’s (SEDA) Board of Directors voted unanimously today to approve the recommendation from SEDA’s Succession Planning Committee to name Steven W. Weathers the Authority’s next president and CEO.
 

The Savannah Economic Development Authority Board of Directors announces search for next president and CEO

Press Release
Savannah Economic Development Authority

published on 7.6.2010 at 11:38 am

July 6, 2010 

The Succession Planning Committee of the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Board of Directors...

 

Mitsubishi to grow faster than expected

90 employees expected by year's end; 200 by end of 2011

Savannah Morning News
Mary Carr Mayle

published on 2.10.2010 at 10:46 am

February 10, 2010 
The original time line called for Mitsubishi to bring some 200 employees - at an average salary of $58,000 - on board by the end of the first two years of operation. That number was projected to grow to nearly 300 by the end of the third year before topping out at about 500 by 2016.
 
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Mitsubishi Power Systems to build on Pooler megasite

Savannah Morning News
Mary Carr Mayle

published on 9.22.2009 at 12:49 pm

September 22, 2009 

After seven years of entertaining well-heeled suitors - only to be left at the altar - the much-touted Pooler megasite has finally found its match.

Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas Inc. will locate a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on a portion of the megasite, ultimately creating 500 jobs and investing $325 million.

Gov. Sonny Perdue and Mitsubishi Power Systems senior vice president Dave Walsh made the announcement Monday at the plant's groundbreaking near the intersections of Interstates 95 and 16.

 

 

Step Up Savannah, Georgia Legal Services Program Receives Babcock Foundation Grant

SDN
Staff

published on 6.23.2009 at 9:41 am

June 23, 2009 

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation has awarded a grant to Step Up Savannah, Inc....

 

Green-collar jobs spur economic growth

Savannah Morning News
Arlinda Smith Broady

published on 6.20.2009 at 9:45 am

June 20, 2009 

Green is the new color of economic growth.

In Georgia alone, clean-energy jobs grew by 10.8...

 

Georgia Ranked First in U.S. for Entrepreneurial Activity

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

published on 5.18.2009 at 11:55 am

May 18, 2009 
The just-released Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity shows Georgia is home to 590 entrepreneurs per every 100,000 adults, moving the state from third in 2007 to number one this year. Additionally, Georgia ranks third in the U.S. in the number of companies on the 2008 Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies listing.
 

Four more years for Legends of Golf

Savannah Morning News
By Adam Van Brimmer

published on 4.24.2009 at 9:09 am

April 24, 2009 


The Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf is now among Savannah’s permanent residents.

The...