Business

The GA Works Licensing Commission will work to identify barriers to growing Georgia’s workforce posed by the state’s antiquated, cumbersome business licensing process.

For over three decades University Tire served our community. The business has been sold and renovations should begin soon by the new owners.

Claxton native Steven Spandle was one of four influential architects and designers presenting at the internationally prestigious art fair TEFAF New York. From 2017 to 2021, Steven was selected to work on a variety of restoration projects at the White House and at Camp David, the Presidential retreat in Maryland. 

The two companies are partnering together to offer events and programs that remove barriers to minority business success and economic growth. A list of upcoming events is provided.

The Startup Runway Foundation will bring a pitch competition for existing businesses led by women and founders of color to the event

Senate Bill 55 will allow Georgians under age 18 to sell non-consumable goods, pre-packaged food items and non-alcoholic beverages on private property without requiring a permit or license or paying a tax. The Lemonade Stand Act represents a bipartisan effort to support youth education, empowerment and entrepreneurship.

Annual Goodwill Week celebration includes free career-readiness events in Statesboro and the opening of new Opportunity Center in Jesup.

The Excelsior EMC annual meeting will be held at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex on May 12, 2023. A drive-through registration will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an in-person business meeting beginning at 1:10 p.m. in the Main Arena of the Agricultural Complex.