Business

On November 20, RISE (the Regional Industry Support Enterprise, Inc.) held its first annual meeting, forming its board of directors and setting the stage for big moves in workforce development across eight Georgia counties.

Tell Walt or Greg how much you love Grice Connect and receive $10 off any service and $25 off any set of four tires. Cason's Auto Service in Brooklet, locally and veteran-owned by Walt and Beth Cason, is much more than your average repair shop. Take a short drive to Brooklet and experience the Cason's difference!

The Statesboro dining scene is welcoming its latest addition, the New Orleans-inspired Huey's on Main Street, which will begin serving customers on Friday. The owners say it will bring a "new feel" to Statesboro, offering a menu developed with the help of a chef from the Big Easy.

Little Harts, a new baby boutique in Downtown Statesboro, offers timeless, high-quality baby and toddler clothing, along with personalized monogramming, all designed with a nostalgic, community-focused charm.

The College Plaza Shopping Center in Statesboro has been sold to a new owner and is slated for significant renovations. The 9.64-acre, 100,000 square foot retail hub, a fixture at the intersection of Zetterower Avenue and Fair Road since 1965, was purchased by Randolph Property Group of Evans, GA.

Licensed esthetician and Grice Connect reporter Zamaria Ball is redefining self-care in Statesboro with her business, Analytic Beauty. A proud Georgia Southern alumna, she is partnering with Southern Chiropractic & Wellness to promote confidence and wellness.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the completion of the final Gulfstream G650, marking the end of production for the iconic business jet as the company transitions to the next-generation G800.

Aspen Aerogels announced Thursday it is halting construction of its planned manufacturing facility. The decision comes three years after the company announced a $325 million investment and 250 jobs for the area.

Benjamin McKay, assistant director of the Center for Business Analytics and Economic Research (CBAER) at Georgia Southern University, has been re-elected to the Association for University Business and Economic Research (AUBER) Board of Directors for a three-year term, further solidifying his leadership in regional economic research.