Business

Rolling Monkey will celebrate its sixth anniversary on November 10th with a community-wide birthday bash featuring family-friendly fun, games, and giveaways, while also supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Bulloch County through charitable giving.

Enmarket, a well-known convenience retailer in the Southeast, has announced its acquisition by Nouria, a family-owned convenience chain based in Massachusetts. The partnership aims to expand resources and opportunities for Enmarket employees and enhance the customer experience across all locations.

Moe’s Southwest Grill in Statesboro has closed its doors unexpectedly, leaving employees and the community without prior notice. The sudden shutdown mirrors a larger trend of Moe's closures across the U.S. in 2024, as the chain struggles with declining sales and operational challenges.

Statesboro's newest restaurant, Blaze Pizza, will open on Tuesday, November 5. Owned and operated by Bulloch natives Grant and L.B. Watkins and business partner Pete Kelly, the restaurant will offer each customer a free 11" pizza on opening day, with other highlights including Rolling Monkey ice cream and music by Brent Stephens.

Savannah native Don Waters shared his inspiring journey from college student to CEO, reflecting on family, hard work, and vision in a speech at Georgia Southern University’s Norman Fries Distinguished Lectureship Series. Waters detailed how his experiences in law and business shaped his commitment to Southeast Georgia’s growth, urging the community to support Georgia Southern’s role in advancing regional progress.

The Savannah Economic Development Authority will host the Chatham County Career Connection job fair on November 6 at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Center, featuring a diverse range of employers from various industries. The fair includes an exclusive preview hour for Georgia Southern students.

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that TMC Transformers USA Inc. will invest over $15.3 million to expand its operations in Georgia with a new manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, creating at least 110 new jobs in Burke County.

Aspen Aerogels has just secured a $670.6 million conditional loan commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a second aerogel manufacturing facility in Register, Georgia, which is set to create hundreds of new jobs and support the electric vehicle industry's push towards zero-emissions.

Statesboro City Council approved a lower 8.725 mills increase after several hours of debate and discussion led to a tie-breaking vote by Mayor Jonathan McCollar. Read about this and all business covered by the Council at its September 17 regular meeting.

Maria Proctor has opened Mirror on Main, located at 65 E. Main Street, a one-stop shop for women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. They will be having a two-day grand opening celebration on October 5 and 6, starting at 10:00am. The first 25 women will get a swag bag, and there will be giveaways throughout the weekend.