Business in Savannah in brief
SCORE Savannah offers 'business launchpad'
SCORE Savannah is introducing a new workshop that will take critical features of the former "Simple Steps" program and compressing them into a one-day program for time-starved entrepreneurs.
The session will focus on how to launch and control a successful business, including avoidance of typical launch missteps. It will be presented by four seasoned SCORE mentors, collectively with more than 80 years of business experience.
The workshop will conclude by showing attendees how to assemble the pieces of their business imagination into a plan to get it off the ground.
The free workshop will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SCORE office at 111 East Liberty St.
Space is limited. To reserve a seat, call 912-652-4335.
SCORE, a national non-profit organization provides no-cost mentoring to entrepreneurs and to existing business owners desiring to grow or modify their business.
Atlanta Gas Light gets $250,000 fine
ATLANTA - The company that operates the network of natural-gas pipelines to homes and business throughout Georgia received a $250,000 fine Tuesday for corroded pipes.
Atlanta Gas Light Co. negotiated an agreement with the Georgia Public Service Commission in which customers will not be charged for the penalty and in which the company admits to no wrongdoing.
The penalty is for corrosion to a 27-mile pipeline in metro Atlanta.
The company also agreed to reduced compensation from customers for the cost of replacing steel and cast-iron pipe that is subject to corrosion. The company had sought $178 million but agreed to collect just $144 million.
To collect the smaller amount, the commission approved an 82-cents monthly surcharge on customer bills that increases each year until it reaches $2.44 in 2017. It will last until 2025 or when the entire amount is collected.
The commission initiated a pipeline replacement program in 1998 to avoid leaks that could trigger explosions.
Buy a pumpkin - build a house
Olde Savannah Garden and Produce at 8411 Marcus Place and the corner of Montgomery Crossroads is hosting a pumpkin patch to benefit the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity.
Proceeds from pumpkins sold during October will go to Habitat for Humanity to support its efforts to build affordble housing.
For more information, contact Habitat at 912-353-8122 or Olde Savannah Garden and Produce at 9122-355-1986.
Olde Savannah Garden and Produce, established in February 2009, is owned by Ross and Heather Harrison who have worked in the landscaping and gardening for more than 16 years.