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OTC dental program shines

With the state unemployment rate holding at more than 10 percent, many Georgia residents are struggling to find a job, unless perhaps, they are a recent graduate of one of Georgia's technical colleges.

December 05, 2011 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Renovations at the Mall

Although renovations have been put on hold during the busy holiday shopping season, the Statesboro Mall is taking on a new look as its owners embark on a major facelift of Statesboro's renowned shopping landmark.

November 28, 2011 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Survey shows pessimism grows among consumers

A recent study by Georgia Southern University shows a marked decrease in consumer confidence leading into the 2011 holiday buying season - a trend some researchers say could be troubling to retailers.

November 21, 2011 | Special to the Herald | Business Review

Forum assesses state of local economy

In a recent forum hosted by the Home Builders Association of Statesboro, several public officials and business leaders reported on economic conditions here and around the state.

November 21, 2011 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Dr. Lisa Rogers joins OTC Board

Dr. Dale Grant, president of the Ogeechee Technical College Board of Directors, announced that Lisa Stiffler Rogers, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., has joined the Board, and was sworn in at the October meeting.

November 14, 2011 | Special to the Herald | Business Review

'Trot' over to the Market

This coming weekend marks the fourth annual Turkey Trot 5K Run and the last Saturday Farmers Market of this season. The Turkey Trot has grown every year with several hundred runners expected for this year's event.

November 14, 2011 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Dealing with rising costs

It's a kick in the gut even for students and families hardened to bad financial news: Average in-state tuition and fees at Georgia's four-year public colleges rose another $631 this fall, or 8.3 percent, compared to a year ago.

October 31, 2011 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Remodeled Belk opens

The grand re-opening of the Statesboro Belk store last week was a huge success as hundreds of shoppers and dozens of business leaders came to see the newly remodeled 87,000-square-foot store at the Statesboro Mall.

October 17, 2011 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Apartment rentals stay hot

With construction of one new apartment complex well underway, and three slated to follow in the next year, Statesboro appears to be on the brink of another multi-family residential building "boom" as single family home ownership continues to decline across the southeast and the rest of the country.

October 10, 2011 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Hampton Inn coming back to Boro

After a lengthy and noticeable absence from the hotel scene in Statesboro, the Hampton Inn is returning. Construction on the new hotel, which will be located in the Market District, is scheduled to begin this coming January.

October 04, 2011 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Game day adds up to big $

Georgia Southern football is an economic boon for many Statesboro businesses on home game weekends, but none benefit more than Statesboro hoteliers.

September 26, 2011 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Assessing tax appeals

This past June, the Bulloch County Tax Assessor's office mailed over 30,000 Annual Notice of Assessments to property owners in Bulloch County.

September 12, 2011 | Jan Moore | Business Review

'Soft Skills' workshop Tuesday at Ogeechee Tech

The Governor's Office of Workforce Development will hold a Town Hall meeting on Soft Skills in Education Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Ogeechee Technical College.

September 12, 2011 | Special to the Herald | Business Review

A Taste of Downtown

This past Friday, the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority (DSDA) hosted the fourth annual Taste of Downtown celebration. As a part of the DSDA's F1rst Friday Downtown calendar, this particular event has become an annual favorite as demonstrated by the largest crowd ever to attend.

September 05, 2011 | Jan Moore | Business Review

Training quality officers

In a very short period of time, the law enforcement academy at Ogeechee Technical College has made a significant positive impact within the local law enforcement community, turning out sought after graduates that are trained and ready to go.

August 29, 2011 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

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Leaping canines returning

The world's premier canine aquatics competition is returning to Anderson's General Store Friday for a second year of amazing leaps. The contest is being staged again by Ohio-based DockDogs, a company that conducts these events across the country.

May 20, 2013 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Building a bigger 'Flea'

Since opening in 2008, the Statesboro Flea Market has managed to hold its own despite setbacks and roving competition. Owner Jerry Jennings said he is committed to his flea market, but concerned that a number of vendors are setting up around town in empty lots.

May 13, 2013 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Champion for business

Since becoming the president of the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce in January 2011, Phyllis Thompson has honed the mission of the Chamber to meet the needs of local businesses in a struggling economy.

May 06, 2013 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Still going strong at 50

In 1963, Joe Johnston founded the Johnston Insurance and Real Estate Company in downtown Statesboro.

April 29, 2013 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

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