Business

Parker’s Kitchen has named Darrin Samaha, a seasoned marketing leader with over 20 years of experience, as its new Vice President of Marketing to spearhead the company’s growth and brand expansion efforts.

TEDxSavannah 2025, themed "Curiosity Unleashed," will take place on Friday, May 16, at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus, featuring 13 dynamic local speakers sharing ideas to inspire and spark meaningful conversations.

Thomas & Hutton has welcomed Jared Mock, PE, as a Civil Project Manager. A Georgia Tech graduate and licensed engineer in 11 states, Mock brings expertise in civil engineering across various sectors. He also serves on the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce Board and the Bulloch Academy Board of Trustees.

Thomas & Hutton is expanding its Savannah region with a new satellite office in Statesboro, Georgia, enhancing its ability to serve clients in southeast Georgia with innovative engineering solutions.

Xcel Strategies, a Savannah-based mentoring and vocational training network, is expanding its Xcel Xpo career training exhibition to include its annual welding competition and has launched a new Manufacturing Lab at Bethesda Academy, furthering its mission to equip students with hands-on trade skills and career opportunities.

The Georgia Ports Authority continues to expand its infrastructure and strengthen partnerships to meet growing demand, with plans to increase capacity at the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick, positioning Georgia as a key player in global commerce.

Tierra Caliente Authentic Mexican is a family-operated restaurant bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to Register, with handmade tortillas and traditional dishes made fresh daily. Committed to quality and authenticity, the restaurant offers a welcoming atmosphere where everything is prepared with care in-house.

Two Bulloch County non-profits, the Statesboro Farmers Market and Kennedy Pond Conservancy, were selected to receive a $5,000 grant as part of the 2024 AgSouth Growing Our Communities Grant, aimed at supporting local agriculture and environmental education in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Stevenson will lead the newly established Office of Business Engagement, with a goal of developing and executing a University-wide strategy to increase research collaboration, philanthropy, and student experiential learning opportunities with businesses.

Parker’s Kitchen has announced a strategic leadership transition, naming Brandon Hofmann as CEO and John Rudolfs as President and CFO, as company founder Greg Parker moves into the role of Executive Chairman after 50 years at the helm.