About Chatham County, GA

Thanks to Jennifer Beale of TheCoastalSource.com for this great report on Savannah College of Art and Design.

With one of the busiest ports in the USA, a thriving cultural scene and well as accolades like this one we are proud of our City Savannah and look forward to welcoming more and more permanent residents relocating to this great growing coastal region.

"by Jennifer Beale: SCAD Named One Of World's Best By BusinessWeek

The Savannah College of Art and Design, the most comprehensive art and design university in the world, has been recognized globally by BusinessWeek as one of the "World's Best Design Schools" for its design management program. The university was listed alphabetically as one of the top 30 design schools in the world, all of which are noted for "present[ing] a snapshot of the nascent movement to teach design thinking and innovation to a new generation of global corporate leaders."

"We are honored to receive this recognition, which acknowledges the talent, creativity and ingenuity of our students and faculty," said Victor Ermoli, dean of the SCAD School of Design. "Driving innovation, creating new industry and communicating the role of design and business are key components in creating new businesses, developing new products and stimulating the investor economy. Upon graduation, our students are fully prepared to contribute in these meaningful ways."

The SCAD design management curriculum focuses on interdisciplinary partnership and the integration of design thinking in all levels of strategy, planning and management. SCAD students take courses in design, management and business and work in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. Graduates have an understanding of the essential role of creativity as a strategic advantage in business.

The SCAD School of Design, which houses the design management program, offers the most comprehensive programs in design education, encouraging creative thinking in interdisciplinary, collaborative courses. Fostering innovation and facilitating industry relationships, the school prepares professional, adaptable thinkers who will lead in the creation of a positive future. The SCAD industrial design department is among the most technologically advanced and forward thinking programs in the world, developing highly motivated, visionary students of design who create, articulate and communicate innovative solutions to contemporary issues in the global marketplace."

for more information on SCAD http://www.scad.edu/

FREE Child-friendly event in Savannah to take your kids to on Saturday, Oct 10.

A lot of folks in Savannah don’t realize that we have an Institute of Oceanography. Well, I guess I should rephrase that. Up until a couple of years ago, I didn’t realize that Savannah had an Institute of Oceanography, and I am almost ashamed to say that is was more or less about 10 miles from my house. The 700 acre campus sits on the banks of the Savannah River on Skidaway Island. So they are training our future Marine scientist and environmentalist out there. They are also home to Georgia Public Radio station WSVH (91.1 FM).

On Saturday, October 10 from noon – 4pm, they are hosting an open house for FREE. Yes, I said it FREE… with the economy the way it is, we need as many free activities as possible. So, after you feed the kids some lunch, go out to the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and let your kids experience a little marine science. I have taken my kids for the last couple of years and they have always enjoyed it. I usually try to take a few of my friend's children also, because I think it is such a great opportunity. This year, according to their website (www.skio.peachnet.edu), they will have a variety of activities and tours for adults and children. They also will being having a reptile show so even more reason to go out and check it out (I will probably steer myself away from this activity). And for those of you that have high school and college students, the campus students will provide a career information session for those interested in a career in marine science. This will also be good thing for those students who haven’t decided what they want to do when they get to college. There is going to be an informal q & a session at 1pm also.

Hope to see you guys there!!! I'm going out to support.. People support my open houses, so why not support theirs?

Here’s directions in case you need them: I got these from their website, so don’t hold me accountable for any errors!

Getting to Skidaway Institute by Car - from Downtown

The most direct route from downtown to SkIO is to take the Truman Parkway:

1.. Follow Bay St. (Hwy 80 east) to President Street Extension (still Highway 80 east). Stay in the left-hand lane. (1A) to (1B)

2. Turn left onto the Truman Parkway. Follow the Truman Parkway (south).

3. Take the Whitfield Avenue exit off the Truman Parkway, turning left onto Spur 204 East (Diamond Causeway). (1C)

4. Continue on Spur 204 East over the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Drawbridge. You're now on Skidaway Island.

5. You'll pass several churches, the Skidaway Island State Park, and the Landings Village on the left. At the 4-way stop, turn left onto McWhorter Dr. (D) 6. Follow McWhorter Dr. to its end (4.2 miles). The SkIO Campus is at the end of the road. The SkIO Administration building is tan-colored brick and located near the water tower.

On October 5, 2009, people around the world will be celebrating World Habitat Day. Habitat for Humanity uses this day to raise awareness for improved housing for people around the world. On World Habitat Day, the focus in the U.S. will be neighborhood revitalization.

There will be events all over the world to help celebrate this day. I'm sure we can find our own way to help out those in need in our communities.

Also, ask Congress to make housing a priority by clicking this link and filling out the information. This will send an electronic letter to your Senator and Representative. http://secure.habitat.org/c.fpIQK4OyFkG/b.5488229/k.CCC5/Ask_Congress_to_Make_Housing_A_Priority_on_World_Habitat_Day/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?msource=AdvocAffRef

If you would like more information on World Habitat Day, please visit www.habitat.org

Thanks,

Cammi Parham

www.cammisellshomes.com

Mitsubishi to build on megasite


Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas Inc. will locate a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on a portion of the Pooler megasite, ultimately creating 500 jobs and investing $325 million.

Gov. Sonny Perdue and Mitsubishi Power Systems senior vice president Dave Walsh are expected to make the announcement today at the plant's ground-breaking near the intersections of Interstates 95 and 16.
Mitsubishi will produce advanced steam and gas turbines on the site and also will service turbines and related components for power generation. The Pooler plant, which will be constructed in three phases, will serve the company's customers in North and South America.

Get the full story in Tuesday's Savannah Morning News and http://www.savannahnow.com/. http://savannahnow.com/latest-news/2009-09-21/mitsubishi-build-megasite