July 21, 2021 is “Colonial Day in Savannah,” a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Colonial Group, Inc., a multigenerational family-owned parent company of a variety of subsidiaries headquartered in Savannah, including Colonial Terminals. In 1934, construction began on Colonial’s deep-water terminal on a 21-acre tract of land along the Savannah River. Colonial Terminals has…
Read MoreColonial Group, Inc. is a multigenerational family-owned parent company of a variety of subsidiaries. Headquartered in Savannah, Ga., the business has grown steadily since 1921, expanding into new markets and cultivating business relationships that span the globe. Under its diversified umbrella, its divisions have a proven record of success in wholesale petroleum marketing; liquid and…
Read MoreColonial Group, Inc. is marking its 100th anniversary on July 21, 2021. The business was founded by Raymond M Demere on July 21, 1921. Over the years, Colonial Group has diversified to be the umbrella company for Colonial Oil Industries, Colonial Terminals, Enmarket, Colonial Compliance Systems, Colonial Energy, Colonial Chemical Solutions, Colonial Towing, Savannah Yacht…
Read More(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah-based Colonial Group Inc. celebrated 100 years in business on July 21 as representatives of the family-owned company unveiled a historical marker in cooperation with the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) on the site of Colonial’s first service station in Savannah’s historic district. The occasion was also observed by The Honorable Ben Watson, State…
Read MoreSavannah-based Colonial Group, Inc. has continued to operate as a privately held business since 1921 through the chairmanships of its founder, Raymond Demere; his son, Robert H. Demere Sr.; and now Robert’s son, Robert H. Demere Jr. His sons, Christian Demere and Houstoun Demere represent the fourth generation of family management.
Read MoreRaymond M. Demere founded American Oil Company, Savannah, Ga.’s first independent wholesale petroleum company, in 1921. A business that began with a barrel of oil has since evolved into a diversified energy and port-related company still headquartered in Savannah and ranked as one of America’s largest privately held companies.
Read MoreOn July 21, 2021, Colonial Group, Inc. is observing its 100th anniversary by unveiling a historical marker on Charlton St. in cooperation with the Georgia Historical Society, where Colonial’s first service station was located at 342 Drayton St. The company was founded by Raymond M. Demere on July 21, 1921, and has since evolved into…
Read MoreSavannah Mayor Van Johnson has proclaimed July 21, 2021, as Colonial Group’s official day in Savannah. The energy and port-related company, which Mr. Raymond M. Demere founded July 21, 1921, now ranks as one of America’s largest privately held companies and is the umbrella company of a diversity of subsidiaries. Colonial operates in numerous states,…
Read MoreThe state of Georgia has recognized Savannah-based Colonial Group with a Senate Resolution observing the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding on July 21, 1921. Colonial Group is the parent company of Enmarket, Savannah’s largest convenience store chain which employs more than 1,300 people and operates 129 convenience stores in Georgia, South Carolina, and North…
Read More(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah-based Colonial Group Inc. is preparing to mark a major milestone in the company’s history. On July 21, 2021, Colonial will be celebrating 100 years in business. “When my grandfather, Raymond McAllister Demere, returned to Savannah after serving with distinction in World War I, he recognized the need to supply fuel for the…
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