Savannah Morning News
Outgoing Chatham Commission Chairman Al Scott is the guest on the latest Difference Makers podcast. The local political legend reflects on a 40-plus-year career in leadership and what he envisions for Savannah s future.
Find the latest and archived episodes of Difference Makers at SavannahNow.com/podcasts or search Savannah Difference Makers on podcast app. Past Difference Makers include Plant Riverside District developer Richard Kessler; the Creative Coast s Jennifer Bonnett; and convenience store magnate Greg Parker.
Difference Makers is presented by the Savannah Economic Development Authority
Savannah Econ. Development Authority, GSU to Partner for First-Mile Innovation Hub
The partnership aims to build an ecosystem where corporations, startups, and universities can collaborate on solving the biggest challenges of the maritime, trucking, rail, and air cargo industries.
Georgia Southern is among the partners.
December 21, 2020
A new partnership in Savannah aims to build an ecosystem where corporations, startups, and universities can collaborate on solving the biggest challenges of the maritime, trucking, rail, and air cargo industries.
Plug and Play, a Silicon Valley based venture capital firm and corporate innovation platform, recently announced its partnership with the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) to establish a First-Mile Logistics innovation hub in Savannah, GA. The partnership aims to build an ecosystem where corporations, startups, and universities can collaborate on solving the biggest challenges of the maritime, trucking, rail, and air cargo
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The following is an excerpt from the latest “Difference Makers” podcast interview with Make-A-Wish Georgia s Meghan Lowe. “Difference Makers” is presented by the Savannah Economic Development Authority and features Q&As with Savannah community leaders. Full episodes are available at SavannahNow.com/podcasts or through mobile device podcast apps by searching “Difference Makers with @SavannahOpinion.”
Question: You and your organization make an incredible impact in the lives of children and families, and I m sure its incredibly gratifying. Where did the seed of that giving spirit start for you?
Meghan Lowe: I grew up in a household that encouraged giving back. When I was a child, I remember when my dad, who was in the U.S. Army, was stationed overseas. Instead of having Thanksgiving dinner, my mom took us to the Salvation Army and we served the homeless Thanksgiving dinner. When we would receive money for Christmas from our grandparents
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SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Plug and Play, the Silicon Valley based venture capital firm and corporate innovation platform, is announcing its partnership with the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) to establish a First-Mile Logistics innovation hub in Savannah, GA. The partnership aims to build an ecosystem where corporations, startups, and universities can collaborate on solving the biggest challenges of the maritime, trucking, rail, and air cargo industries. The business of logistics is a vital component to Savannah s economy and includes a world class infrastructure system with the Port of Savannah, unparalleled interstates, the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, and our extensive Class 1 and Short Line Railroad networks, said SEDA President and CEO Trip Tollison. By partnering with Plug and Play and integrating more of the technology side of logistics, we have a unique opportunity to position our reg