Business

Garrett Darsey and Chris Martin were recently promoted at First Bank of Coastal Georgia, a two-branch bank with locations in Pembroke and Richmond Hill, GA. Darsey was promoted to the position of President and CEO at First Bank of Coastal Georgia. Martin was promoted to Executive Vice President of the First Bank of Coastal Georgia.

Georgia Ports Authority has announced plans to invest $29 million in an overpass linking Ocean Terminal to Route 17 designed to keep terminal truck traffic from impacting local neighborhoods.

Pour House Pub will soon open its doors at 25 West Main St. in downtown Statesboro, offering classic pub fare in a restored space with original flooring and walls. Owners Tori Zellner and Danielle Dudley are aiming for an early March opening.

“The City of Metter is honored to welcome Doowon Climate Control America, Inc. to Metter and Candler County as our newest corporate citizen to call Metter home,” said Metter Mayor Ed Boyd. “Bringing 200 jobs and over $30 million in investment to our community, Doowon Climate Control America, Inc. is advancing the growth in desirable manufacturing employment for the citizens of our area.”

The summit's goals were to update business, industry, and community partners about the continued progress that has been made toward accomplishing the goals of the Bulloch County Career Workforce Development Plan and to celebrate successes within Bulloch County Schools' career pathway programs. Exciting things are on the horizon for CTAE and work-based learning in Bulloch County!

The wait is over! The Northside Drive Chick-fil-A reopens Friday morning.

The Port of Brunswick handled a record 775,565 units of autos and machinery in calendar year 2023, an increase of 15.6 percent over the previous year. Renewed strength in container volumes is expected in 2024.

The free program will be offered in person on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Georgia Grown Innovation Center in Metter, GA. All agricultural-based producers, business owners, and entrepreneurs are invited to attend.

By linking to the Port of Savannah via rail, the Blue Ridge Connector will reduce congestion on Georgia highways, eliminating the 600-mile roundtrip drive to and from the coast. This means offsetting emissions by as much as 75%, lowering transportation costs for importers and exporters, and providing closer drayage for truck drivers who can transport containers in their own markets, closer to home.

A sold out crowd gathered to celebrate business successes of the past year and hear about the Chamber's vision for 2024. Congratulations to this year's award winners!