http://www.theheartsandhandsclinic.com

Volunteers in Medicine to visit Statesboro for Meeting on Progress of student-run free clinic
Statesboro, Georgia

On Wednesday, May 27 the Hearts and Hands Clinic Inc.: A VIM Alliance Clinic will be hosting a town hall style meeting to discuss the progress and goals of the clinic. All community members, local business owners, and anyone else who would like to hear about how the clinic will impact the community are encouraged to attend.

The meeting will be held at 6pm in Georgia Southern’s College of Education auditorium. The auditorium is located on the first floor of the college. The College of Education is located off of Forest Drive, and parking can be found directly adjacent to the building.

Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) is a non-profit organization that manages numerous free clinics all over the United States. VIM has also facilitated the opening of the Hearts and Hands Clinic, and will be on hand to answer questions in addition to the staff and Student Advisory Board.
As always, monetary and supply donations, as well as donating time to volunteer are always appreciated. All donations are tax deductible.

For more information, please visit our website http://www.theheartsandhandsclinic.com or free feel to email the clinic at theheartsandhandsclinic@gmail.com.

Donations can be sent to:
The Hearts and Hands Clinic Inc. A Volunteers in Medicine Alliance
P.O. Box 224
Statesboro, GA 30459
For Details, Contact:
Ally Rakoczy
Marketing & Fundraising
Direct Phone: 404-316-8469
Email: allyrakoczy@gmail.com
The Hearts and Hands Clinic Inc. Thanks East Georgia Regional Medical Center for Support
Statesboro, Georgia

The Hearts and Hands Clinic Inc.: A VIM Free Clinic extends its gratitude for the newfound support of East Georgia Regional Medical Center. The medical center will be ensuring that the clinic is stocked with basic supplies upon the opening date of August 22, 2009. Because of their efforts, there will be no question that the clinic will be able to meet the anticipated demand and number of patients on opening day. Our sincerest thanks go out to East Georgia Regional Medical Center and all those who have made this clinic possible.

As always, monetary and supply donations, as well as donating time to volunteer are always appreciated. All donations are tax deductible.
For more information, please visit our website http://www.theheartsandhandsclinic.com or free feel to email the clinic at theheartsandhandsclinic@gmail.com.

Donations can be sent to:
The Hearts and Hands Clinic Inc. A Volunteers in Medicine Alliance
P.O. Box 224
Statesboro, GA 30459

Meet the Authors, New York
May 31, 2009
Meet the Authors event at the Jewish Book Network
Author:  Martin Melaver, Living Above the Store
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Commencement at Savannah Country Day
June 1, 2009
Commencement Address at Savannah Country Day School
Speaker: Martin Melaver
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Retail Construction Conference and Expo
June 2, 2009
Retail Construction Conference & Expo
Speaker: Denis Blackburne
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www.horizonssavannah.com

(SAVANNAH, GA)  On June 22, 135 students will descend upon the campus of Savannah Country Day School to participate in Horizons, a six-week summer enrichment program for public school students. The program, which will welcome rising Kindergarteners through seventh graders from nine local public schools, is an academic, cultural and recreational enrichment program that enables students from diverse, low-income populations to realize their full potential. “The Horizons Student Enrichment Program not only impacts the student, but the entire family, which in turn impacts the community,” said Gail MacPherson, executive director of Horizons Savannah. “By encouraging and making the learning process a fun experience for the child, we see that the child is more eager to learn, thus creating a lower dropout rate for students in our community and county.”

Academics covered during the summer program include reading, writing and mathematics, while recreational activities include swimming, basketball and tennis, among others. Social skills are honed throughout the program, with specific “life lessons” highlighted in the classroom. In addition, students take frequent field trips designed to give them exposure to new experiences.

Horizons strives to develop the whole child through experiences that build problem-solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, and instill respect for oneself and others. A crucial aspect of the program is the inclusion of students’ families in the six-week session.
“By including the students’ families in Horizons activities, we have seen the success rate rise with each child that comes through our program,” said MacPherson. “By the end of the summer, their social skills have reached a whole new dimension.”

Horizons Savannah is affiliated with Horizons National, which serves more than 1,500 students in 16 cities around the country, and is the second largest program in the nation. The program is funded by Savannah-area individuals, corporations and foundations. The summer session on the campus of Savannah Country Day School begins June 22 and commences on July 31. For more information, please contact Executive Director Gail MacPherson at 912-344-0791 or visit www.horizonssavannah.com.

www.thenewsouthcafe.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) Chef Matt Cohen, owner of New South Pub & Catering at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, has recently joined the board of directors for the Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross.

“I am truly honored to have been asked to join the board,” says Cohen.  Cohen, who has been involved with many of the local charitable efforts held by the Red Cross over the years, chose to join the Board of Directors for the Savannah chapter because he believes in helping those in need.  “Disaster victims need immediate assistance during and following a crisis,” says Cohen, “and the Savannah Red Cross is there right away.”  Cohen is also an advocate for the Red Cross because he is very community-minded, and every dollar raised for the Red Cross in Savannah gets spent on local victim relief.

Executive Director of the Savannah Red Cross, Robin Wingate, says that they are absolutely thrilled to have Matt join the Board of Directors for the local chapter.  “Matt’s willingness to share both his time and talent to help charities better serve our community is well-known.  His passion for cooking rivals his passion for helping others and we look forward to his incredible energy!”

About the Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross:
The Savannah chapter of the American Red Cross provides constant assistance every day of the year to local residents who have suffered a disaster.  From house fires and apartment floods, to tornado and hurricaine relief-Savannah can count on the Red Cross to be there in a time of need.  They also hold regular blood drives as well as provide services to the local Armed Forces (SAF) such as seeing off outgoing soldiers and greeting incoming soldiers to and from the area. For information about volunteering, disaster relief classes, or making donations to the organization, check out their website at www.savannahredcross.org

912-651-5300

About Chef Matt Cohen:
Chef Matt Cohen is a culinary expert who has worked in big name restaurants throughout New York and Atlanta.  A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, Cohen trained at one of the top rated culinary schools in the world.  He has been honored with numerous awards throughout his career including the 2008 Small Business Chamber’s New & Emerging Small Business of the Year Award,  the 2008 Grace Award for Innovator of the Year, and 2008 Best Chef of the Year by “Connect Savannah” magazine in their annual Best-of-Savannah Readers’ Poll.  Cohen was recently elected to serve as a board member for the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) and the Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross.  Cohen also teaches as Associate Instructor for the Culinary Arts Program at Savannah Technical College.

About The New South Pub & Catering:
The New South Pub cooks up the authentic, long-loved dishes of the South-with a gourmet twist.  Chef Matt opened his restaurant The New South Café in 2006 after great success with his long standing catering business Professional Chef Services.  Cohen expanded his catering business and restaurant in 2008, moving to The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum where he is now in-house caterer, and changing his business name to New South Pub & Catering to reflect these exciting changes.

Pub Hours of Operation & Location:
Chef Matt Cohen’s New South Pub & Catering at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum is now open exclusively for lunch seven days a week from 11AM to 3PM.  Chef Matt offers upscale catering services for corporate events, conventions, executive lunches, private parties, weddings, receptions and bar mitzvahs as in-house caterer for the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, as well as for off-site functions serving up to 100,000 people through the Coastal Catering Alliance.  Located just minutes from down town Savannah, take Exit 102 off of I-95 to 175 Bourne Avenue in Pooler.  912-748-8888 www.thenewsouthcafe.com

http://www.sustainablefellwood.com/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The ribbon cutting for Phase I and the groundbreaking for Phase II of Sustainable Fellwood will be held Thursday, May 28 at 10 a.m. on the Sustainable Fellwood site off Bay Street. The outdoor tented event is on Carolan Street, with access from Richards Street at the Lady Bamford Center. The event is open to the public.

Phase II will include another 110 affordable housing units, and single family homes. Future phases will include a senior housing apartment building, followed by potential retail, medical and technical space. Construction on Phase I, the first 110 housing units, began in Fall 2008.

Amenities for the environmentally friendly mixed-use, mixed income development include the preservation of trees, on-site recycling, cellulose insulation, high efficiency air conditioning and heating units, and low flow water fixtures.

Sustainable Fellwood, which serves as a principal component of the City of Savannah’s Westside Development Revitalization Plan, is widely considered a national showcase for environmentally-responsible community planning.

Sustainable Fellwood is being built with sustainable materials with high standards for energy and water efficiency. For example, pervious paving will be used where possible to allow water to naturally infiltrate the ground, reducing the impact on the neighborhood stormwater system.

Sustainable Fellwood is registered in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Neighborhood Development pilot program and will be guided by the Smart Growth Network’s principles for diverse, walk-able, distinctive, attractive communities. Sustainable Fellwood is also registered in the EarthCraft Coastal Communities through Southface Energy Institute. Sustainable Fellwood is a mixed use, mixed income Housing Authority of Savannah redevelopment. Master Developer: Melaver, Inc., in partnership with Parallel Housing, Progressive Redevelopment, and Vanguard Developers. In collaboration with: Lott Barber, Architecture and Planning, Catamount Constructors, Inc., City of Savannah, and CHSA Development of Savannah.

http://iluvused.com/

(SAVANNAH, GA)  Kenny Grainger, President of Savannah’s Cash-n-Carry used auto parts and self-serve salvage yard, proudly announces the grand opening of a new 4,200 square foot customer service building with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, May 27, at noon.

The event will also serve as a customer appreciation day where customers can enjoy free admission to the salvage yard, free food and have a chance to win a car through a raffle. Free hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for customers from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Grainger and his staff wanted to create a unique shopping experience at their automotive salvage business. What the staff came up with is something different from the commonly known junkyard: A safe, clean and environmentally friendly self-service yard full of vehicles ranging from the 1970s to 2007.
The goal for Grainger and his 14 staff members is to handle the needs of their customers in a fast, professional, and friendly manner. The new building will aid the staff in doing so as it has designated areas for retail sales and a kid-friendly waiting room.

Inside the new building, customers can walk into a 1,400 square foot retail sales office – a space Grainger said is large enough to handle the hundreds of people who walk through the door every day. The building will also house a kid-friendly, comfortable waiting area with soda and vending machines.

Cash-n-Carry is a self-service salvage yard that has been serving Savannah and the Low Country since 1985. The family-owned business sells premium auto parts at low prices. The environmentally friendly and clean business recycles every part of every vehicle they receive by allowing customers20to bring their toolbox and pull parts from over 1,500 cars, trucks, and SUV’s on the lot. Once a vehicle is dismantled the remnants are then crushed and recycled.
Cash-n-Carry, located at 500 Staley Avenue in Savannah, is open 7 days a week for their customer’s convenience.
To learn more go to http://iluvused.com/  or call 912-352-0725.

www.thenewsouthcafe.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) Chef Matt Cohen, owner of New South Pub & Catering at
the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, has recently joined the board of
directors for the Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross.

“I am truly honored to have been asked to join the board,”
says Cohen. Cohen, who has been involved with many of the local
charitable efforts held by the Red Cross over the years, chose to join
the Board of Directors for the Savannah chapter because he believes in
helping those in need. “Disaster victims need immediate
assistance during and following a crisis,” says Cohen,
“and the Savannah Red Cross is there right away.” Cohen is
also an advocate for the Red Cross because he is very
community-minded, and every dollar raised for the Red Cross in
Savannah gets spent on local victim relief.

Executive Director of the Savannah Red Cross, Robin Wingate, says that
they are absolutely thrilled to have Matt join the Board of Directors
for the local chapter. “Matt’s willingness to share both
his time and talent to help charities better serve our community is
well-known. His passion for cooking rivals his passion for helping
others and we look forward to his incredible energy!”

About the Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross:
The Savannah chapter of the American Red Cross provides constant
assistance every day of the year to local residents who have suffered
a disaster. From house fires and apartment floods, to tornado and
hurricaine relief—Savannah can count on the Red Cross to be
there in a time of need. They also hold regular blood drives as well
as provide services to the local Armed Forces (SAF) such as seeing off
outgoing soldiers and greeting incoming soldiers to and from the area.
For information about volunteering, disaster relief classes, or making
donations to the organization, check out their website at
http://www.savannahredcross.org. 912-651-5300

About Chef Matt Cohen:
Chef Matt Cohen is a culinary expert who has worked in big name
restaurants throughout New York and Atlanta. A graduate of the
Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, Cohen trained at
one of the top rated culinary schools in the world. He has been
honored with numerous awards throughout his career including the 2008
Small Business Chamber’s New & Emerging Small Business of the
Year Award, the 2008 Grace Award for Innovator of the Year, and 2008
Best Chef of the Year by “Connect Savannah” magazine in
their annual Best-of-Savannah Readers’ Poll. Cohen was recently
elected to serve as a board member for the Georgia Restaurant
Association (GRA) and the Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Cohen also teaches as Associate Instructor for the Culinary Arts
Program at Savannah Technical College.

About The New South Pub & Catering:
The New South Pub cooks up the authentic, long-loved dishes of the
South—with a gourmet twist. Chef Matt opened his restaurant The
New South Café in 2006 after great success with his long
standing catering business Professional Chef Services. Cohen expanded
his catering business and restaurant in 2008, moving to The Mighty
Eighth Air Force Museum where he is now in-house caterer, and changing
his business name to New South Pub & Catering to reflect these
exciting changes.

Pub Hours of Operation & Location:
Chef Matt Cohen’s New South Pub & Catering at the Mighty Eighth
Air Force Museum is now open exclusively for lunch seven days a week
from 11AM to 3PM. Chef Matt offers upscale catering services for
corporate events, conventions, executive lunches, private parties,
weddings, receptions and bar mitzvahs as in-house caterer for the
Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, as well as for off-site functions
serving up to 100,000 people through the Coastal Catering Alliance.
Located just minutes from down town Savannah, take Exit 102 off of
I-95 to 175 Bourne Avenue in Pooler. 912-748-8888
www.thenewsouthcafe.com

www.sapeloins.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Sullivan Group proudly announces Walter Hagan as the new commercial lines account executive for Sapelo Creative Insurance Solutions.

Sapelo Insurance President Chuck Stein hired Hagan to assist small to middle market businesses with their insurance programs. A native of Savannah, Hagan started with the company March 31.

“It’s great to be back in my hometown and helping businesses in the area,” Hagan said.

The company, celebrating its fifth year in business, offers a full line of property and casualty and life and health products and services. The staff at Sapelo Insurance provides a service that enable clients to make one call and satisfy all their insurance needs.

Hagan is a graduate of the University of Georgia with degrees in risk management insurance and finance.  In previous positions, Hagan worked as an insurance underwriter in Washington DC and Connecticut and as a wholesale broker in Atlanta before returning to Savannah.

About the Sullivan Group

The Sullivan Group is a Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) company focused on supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Serving hundreds of small businesses in Georgia and South Carolina, The Sullivan Group provides each customer with the critical support and expert resources needed for a wide range of HR challenges including employee benefits, payroll, compliance tactics, staffing and workers compensation insurance.

Founded in 1986, through its numerous divisions, the Sullivan Group is able to provide its clients an array of human resource services.

To learn more about Sapelo Insurance and how they can help your business, see www.sapeloins.com or call 912.352.3800.

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Kenny Grainger, President of Savannah’s Cash-n-Carry used auto parts and self-serve salvage yard, proudly announces the grand opening of a new 4,200-square-foot customer service building with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, May 27, at noon. The event will also serve as a customer appreciation day where customers will be able to enjoy free admission and food and have a chance to win a car through a raffle. 912-352-0725
http://iluvused.com/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Time for Growth and Expansion. New Business Space in Savannah’s Creative Coast.  Now available: 27,500 SF of Office, Showroom & Warehouse on Abercorn Extension with five fenced acres, parking and outside storage.  Located on Abercorn Extension, between Hwy 17 and Georgetown.
Contact Melaver Mouchet

(Savannah, GA) Please make plans to attend the John Berry Concert at Grayson Stadium, Thursday, May 28 to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Coastal GA Region! Come enjoy Grammy nominated singer/songwriter John Berry live on stage for an evening of country music. John is well known for his hits, ” Your Love Amazes Me,” “Kiss Me in the Car,” “Standing on the Edge of Goodbye” Seats $30 and $25 General Admission. Show starts at 7 p.m. Be a Champion for over 14,000 people in our community who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and buy your ticket today, by calling Grayson Stadium Box Office, 912-351-9150 or click on this link to purchase them online. https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?EventID=42811  www.alz.org/georgia.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah chapter of insurance agents, Coastal Empire Association of Health Underwriters, will host a social with Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine as the guest of honor, May 14th at the Hilton Garden Inn, Midtown, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event will include a cash bar and appetizers, sponsored by Coventry Health Care of Georgia. The event is free and open to the public. “This social is to thank our CEAHU members for their continued support of our goal to keep them informed of changing legislation and how it affects both them and their clients,” said Shannon Collins, CEAHU board member and Benefits Manager at The Sullivan Group. “Commissioner Oxendine is an advocate of our goals.”
http://ceahu.org/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents 314 Habersham St., a beautiful downtown historic home located near Troup Square.  Walk to shopping, dining, museums and more from this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath property, thoughtfully updated with a modern, eat-in kitchen and gracious courtyard complete with fountain and built in gas grill. The home retains many original details including heart pine floors, central stair case and 4 fireplaces.
http://www.314habersham.com/
Listed by Celia Dunn, 912-234-3323, $599,000.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Locate your business office on Chippewa Square in Historic Savannah.  The square known far and wide for the famous bench scene in Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks and Sally Field. The prestigious location is near many local businesses and landmarks including Drayton Towers, DeSoto Hilton, Gallery Espresso, and SCAD. Available for lease are 2 office spaces, each coming with 2 secure garage parking spaces. Space includes new flooring and foundations with biometric security for entry. Contact Amanda Reeves or Anthony Wagner at 912.238.5416 www.melavermouchet.com or visit
http://melavermouchet.wordpress.com/2009/04/13/high-profile-office-space-for-lease-on-the-square-in-historic-savannah/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Be sure to register for WTOC’s Recession Recipes.  Contestants enter their favorite recipe that allows them to stretch their dollars, yet provide good nutritious meals for their family. Each week, Chef Matt Cohen helps pick a winning recipe and finalists  go to The New South Pub & Catering at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum  to see Cohen cook their winning recipe LIVE!

(SAVANNAH, GA)  Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC has won Franchise Business Review’s Best in Category for Real Estate Franchisee Satisfaction award for the second year in a row. “Superior service has always been our hallmark, and with the Sotheby’s affiliation we can offer clients an amazing array of ways to market their property to the world,” Celia Dunn said. Known for its tradition of integrity, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in residential and commercial properties in Savannah and the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina.
www.celiadunnsir.com

(ATLANTA, GA) Martin Melaver to be the keynote speaker May 20th in Atlanta at the Capital City Club. Topic: “Big Sky, Little Place, Tiny Footprint: Constructing a Restorative Model for the 21st Century”
http://www.melaver.com/speaking-engagements/index.php

(SAVANNAH, GA) Old Savannah City Mission’s Inaugural Five Star Golf Challenge, May 19, 2009 at Savannah Harbor.  The economic distress is driving more and more people through the doors of the Mission.  More than ever the Mission is seeking new sources of revenue. A donation of $500 or more are invited to play a round of golf. The “Partner” who raises or contributes the greatest donation will receive a three day hunting trip to Córdova, Argentina thanks to Chuck Gaskins of Dorchester Shooting Preserve, Midway, GA. Call (912) 232-1979 ext 200 Max Baldwin or Jim Lewis (Jimlewis@oscm.org).

(SAVANNAH, GA)  Make A Wish is an organization that grants wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. There will be a fund raiser on Tuesday,  May 12 at at Bull Street Chop House located a 2 E. Broughton Street.  Proceeds benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. Please RSVP to Dean Moesch, Jr. at 912.660.7382

(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents 827 Meriweather Dr., a waterfront Dutch Island estate inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Fallingwater.”  This dramatic contemporary house was designed to maximize the breathtaking views of Grimball Creek. Enjoy the serenity of the waterfront from the house or one of the four porches – 2 of which are screened. Newly landscaped with mature trees and plants, the property has a new dock that extends into Grimball Creek. Experience all the beauty and privacy of Dutch Island living in this dramatic expression of contemporary style and taste. http://827meriweatherdrive.com/. Listed by Annie Rockwell, 912-844-5738, $1,075,000.

(Richmond Hill, GA) Greg Jacobs, Buildings Curator for the Telfair Museum of Art’s Jepson Center, will be the guest speaker for the May 14th installment of the Renaissance Lecture Series, hosted by Magnolia Manor on the Coast. The event, titled “10 Interesting Things about the New Jepson Building,” will feature some in depth background and facts about the structures. Those interested should RSVP by calling (912) 756-4300.  Magnolia Manor on the Coast, located in Richmond Hill, is a non-profit, active, rental retirement community for seniors age 62 and older. (912) 756-4300. www.magnoliamanor.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) Lifetime TV partners with AWWIN, Inc, Comcast, and Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty to proudly present AWWIN Top Ten Working Women of the Year Awards Gala & Silent Auction to be held Friday, May 15, 2009 at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. For more information on tickets and how you can become a part of this must attend event please visit www.awwininc2.org or call 912-659-0241.

(AUGUSTA, GA) Granite Mill, part of the Enterprise Mill commercial and residential complex, has achieved LEED Gold status for the interior build-out of residential and commercial space which features solar panels and adaptive reuse of granite. Two hydro turbines right by the Augusta Canal at the Mill currently provide electrical power to the entire complex, generating enough electricity to sell back to the grid. www.EnterpriseMill.com

(SAVANNAH, GA)  UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Taste of Downtown Business Connection
May 21, 2009, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Martin, Congratulations on the GREAT book  review by Fortune Magazine…. “Living Above the Store is the right book for these difficult times, when business needs to regain trust. Melaver starts with specific stories of running a family business, sharing successes and failures, frustrations and joys, and then broadens out to illuminate general principles for running a sustainable business. These stories still stick in my mind, long after I have put the book away.”–Marc Gunther, contributing editor, Fortune

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(Savannah, GA) The Sullivan Group integrates a new virtual database server – creating continual information retrieval for the business and their clients, reducing the environmental footprint through true virtualization. This new system is just the latest way that The Sullivan Group is simplifying business for itself and its clients For Immediate Release:
www.simplysullivans.com.

(Savannah, GA) The Sullivan Group has implemented a new, state-of-the-art server virtualization technology that hosts their new Human Resource Outsourcing software, putting the company at the cutting edge of technology. The new infrastructure not only uses a new Microsoft Dynamic-based software solution – which provides critical business functions including payroll, financial management and compliance reporting – but also includes a delivery infrastructure solution that provides protection for critical virtual workloads all while allowing the company and its clients become more environmentally friendly.

“We chose this new technology to become one of the premier leaders in data disaster recovery,” explains Jones. “If something happens and the primary server becomes inactive – we can still run our business, we can still access our software and so can our clients. This system delivers reliable protection by providing redundant virtual machines and synchronized mirroring of the entire system including network, applications and data.

By becoming more electronic database oriented, there’s less paperwork which protects the integrity of stored data and saves trees in the process.” With all-day, every-day access of information retrieval, The Sullivan Group and its clients can start to eliminate paperwork, expanding upon existing electronic file for human resources needs (or e-hr files), giving less room for data destruction and human error.

“Helping our clients switch to a virtual-based data system helps maintain the integrity of stored human resources data and with easy, continuous access to information like payroll, tax filings and medical benefits, anyone can see this is the next step in human resources management,” explains Erika Simpson, network administrator for The Sullivan Group. Both Rob and Erika participated in live webinars and media interviews explaining how the new technology works; highlighting a number of the new features.

This new infrastructure helps The Sullivan Group take its clients to the next step in electronic storage. “We felt our clients needed a more secure way to handle documents, particularly when it comes to human resources information that needs to be available to access at any given moment. When the system isn’t reliable and is only supported by a system of tapes that records the information, that information is in danger of being destroyed or worse, losing integrity,” says Jones. “And with the new consciousness of environmentalism, this software not only cuts down the amount of paperwork, it allows companies to cut down on the need for large servers, which can eat up the cost of heating and cooling in your office.

The fewer number of servers, the less amount of energy you need to perform. This is virtualization at it’s best.” “We know this is a huge step in human resources management,” says Simpson, “The Sullivan Group surfs the wave of the future by running their newly acquired Microsoft Dynamics software on state of the art virtualization technology. Because our business is located on the coast, we are always planning for the worst. This new system provides the company with the utmost protection of our clients’ critical data.” Based in Savannah, Georgia, The Sullivan Group is a Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) company focused on supporting small and medium-sized businesses. Serving hundreds of small businesses in Georgia and South Carolina, The Sullivan Group provides each customer with the critical support and expert resources needed for a wide range of HR challenges including employee benefits, payroll, compliance tactics, staffing and workers compensation insurance. For more information on The Sullivan Group or the human resource service available to their clients, visit the website at www.simplysullivans.com.