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His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of The Netherlands visited the Port of Savannah this week as part of the Dutch Royal Couple’s three-day working visit to the United States. The Netherlands is home to the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest seaport and the world’s 10th-busiest container port.

The Development Authority of Bulloch County will receive $2,437,520 for necessary road and drainage improvements at the 78-acre Cornerstone Point development. These improvements will support 79 new single-family homes in the state's effort to help Georgians live where they work.

The Economic Monitor provides a continuously updated quarterly snapshot of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area economy. The coincident index measures the current economic heartbeat of the region, and the leading index is designed to provide a short-term forecast of the region’s economic activity in the upcoming six to nine months.

The evening seminar will cover the initial steps to purchasing a franchise, including creating a business plan, identifying opportunities, and understanding financing options. A Q&A with local experts will follow.

Total sales were up 12% in May with a YTD total sales increase of 2%. May EV sales were up 42% from last year.

Bulloch County, Georgia, is experiencing a manufacturing renaissance, with a recent analysis revealing an annual economic impact of over $1.17 billion in 2023. This surge in manufacturing not only supports over 4,000 jobs with above-average wages but also underscores the county's exceptional economic growth compared to national averages.

Statesboro will soon be home to a new state-of-the-art automotive collision repair facility behind Franklin Chevrolet. Scheduled to open in early 2025, site prep for the Franklin Collision Center has begun off Veterans Memorial Parkway.

A sign on the door of our beloved hometown Daylight Donuts says, "We hope to be back soon." Grice Connect has reached out locally and to the Daylight Donuts corporate office for additional information.

Rachel and Billy Smith are the proud new owners of Twin Oaks Vineyard in Statesboro. Billy took time to talk with Grice Connect's Jeneane Brown to discuss their new adventure and the upcoming plans the couple has to enhance the venue.

Exciting news from Bulloch Telephone Cooperative's Annual Meeting! CEO John Scott shared major achievements from 2023, including enhanced broadband services, cutting-edge Wi-Fi technology, and significant member benefits like the world's fastest internet. The cooperative is committed to ensuring top-notch service for all members.