Some in Congress want to extend unemployment benefits again to help workers who still can’t find jobs.  That may help those in our area.  New figure show that a few less people are being laid off, but those out of work are having to look longer to find a job.

Those of us who live in Savannah know how special our squares are, but now they’re receiving national attention.
The American Planning Association has named them one of the Top Ten Best public spaces in the country.
They join the ranks of past recipients like Central Park in New York City, and Union Station in Washington D.C.
News Three’s Community Reporter Alice Massimi was there as the honor was bestowed on the city.

Pooler business owners think the announcement of a new plant near Poolere and the 500 jobs it’s bringing will mean positive things for the entire community.

During these tough economic times, how are vacation destinations doing?  News 3’s Randi Hempel talks to Tybee Island business to see how the summer season faired for them.

Auto repairs are one of the most common consumer complaints.  A Macon man, whose daughter went to a local mechanic, says she wasn’t treated fairly.  But we found an entirely different perspective from the owner of the auto repair shop.

Consumers are receiving more “small money” scams in the mail.  The Better Business Bureau warns that scam artists are adjusting to the economy and assuming that many people might still be willing to shell out 20 or 30 dollars in the hope that they’ve won something. 

Downtown business leaders are asking, “Where are the locals?“ That’s why the SDRA is launching a new marketing effort to get folks who live here to shop downtown.  It’s called “My Savannah is…“

More and more local businesses are getting on the social networking bandwagon.

CI SUMMARY: Advertisers are aiming to reach the value-minded consumer with creative advertising executions that deliver recession-themed messaging. Nielsen IAG examined 67 value-themed ads across 11 national advertisers and found that breakthrough retention rates were not as expected. It turns out that the same creative attributes that make for good advertising also make for good value-message advertising. Discover which ones worked and why.

Even though some economists believe job losses are slowing down and the economy is picking up, many businesses are still experiencing tough times, so some would wonder why anyone would choose to open a new business this year.

California’s 101 Freeway, with it’s billboards preaching to a steady stream of traffic, is the Silicon Valley’s answer to Madison Avenue.

The rules of business have changed, and those rules now lend themselves to professionals who want their businesses to succeed but also want a high quality of life. It’s all part of the recruiting process to bring companies to the Lowcountry.

Lolly O’Dorisio plans to turn her living room into a boutique four times a year. Other women are also finding they can tap into their entrepreneurial spirit to help their family’s bottom line.

NEW YORK (AP) — Investors rushed back into stocks as profits at a handful of companies indicated the economy might be gaining strength.

Metro Savannah’s unemployment rate rises to 8.0 percent in May.