Click here to view this message in a browser window.
Savannah Area Chamber

The Savannah Chamber Weekly Digest
Everything You Need to Know From the Chamber

November 16, 2020

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce

Don’t Miss Out! Tickets Selling Fast for Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast

The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Council will host its annual Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, December 3 at the Savannah Convention Center. Tickets are on sale now for tables and individual tickets. 

Read more ›

UPCOMING EVENTS

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce

Virtual Power Hour | Tomorrow, November 17

On Tuesday, November 17, join Chamber members for a Virtual Power Hour networking event! This month’s featured speakers are Diana Morrison and Jade Aaron of Ad Specialty who will present Meeting Your Clients Where They Are. This presentation is about finding creative ways of gathering valuable information your clients need for you to know how to better serve them. Asking good questions and building relationships is the start to any successful marketing engagement.

Read more ›

More Networking
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Virtual Power Hour
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
Coffee Chats
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
Business on the Move at Maycrest Hardware
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
10th Annual Holiday Oyster Roast
SEE ALL EVENTS
MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED
HAND SANITIZER WILL BE PROVIDED

NEWS & INFO

Leadership Savannah Applications Being Accepted for Class of 2021-22

Applications for the 2021 Leadership Savannah class are currently being accepted. This will be a one-year class. Leadership Savannah seeks to inspire individual leadership growth by providing the learning experiences that lead to a better understanding of our community and preparation for meeting community challenges of the present and future. The 2021 class will be limited to 42 people.

Read more ›

VisitSavannah.com Rolls Out 2020 COVID-19 Recovery Advertising Program

As of July 31, VisitSavannah.com saw over 1.3 million visitors and over 4 million page views. The monthly email newsletter reaches 85,000 highly engaged and motivated consumers. To help you reach this important audience, Visit Savannah is offering new advertisers a 1:1 match.

Read more ›

Final Day to Register for the Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon and 5K Virtual Run This Wednesday

Registration deadline for the 2020 virtual run is this Wednesday, November 18 by 11:59 p.m. Join the race and run anywhere, anytime, with anyone – at your own pace. The Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon and 5K virtual run is designed for your success, so run with us, earn an awesome medal, and raise money for charity!

Read more ›

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome our newest members and remember to do business with our fellow Chamber members!

RENEWALS

Thank you to these members for their continued support through their membership.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Please support your fellow Chamber members by attending these upcoming ribbon cutting and grand opening events!

Georgia Chamber SMART Health Program

Georgia Chamber SMART Health Program offers discounts on healthcare insurance for Savannah Chamber members with 2 – 50 employees. As time for open enrollment with many health insurances programs approach, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce has a plan in place that may be able to help small businesses with their health insurance costs. 

Read more ›

CARES ACT Recovery Assistance Loan Funds Available for Business Owners

Earlier this year, the Coastal Area District Development Authority, Inc. (CADDA) was awarded $10 million from the Economic Development Administration to launch a CARES ACT Recovery Assistance Loan Fund to assist businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The EDA CARES ACT Revolving Loan Fund provides economic assistance to businesses within a nine-county region of Coastal Georgia including Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh. For more information on the EDA CARES ACT Revolving Loan Fund, click here.

Read more ›

Savannah Chatham County Public Schools: In Case You Missed It

Source: Savannah Chatham County Public Schools

In Case You Missed It is a recap of recent board activities and some of the great news coming out of our schools that you may have missed!  Please feel free to share this with your colleagues, friends, and family.  As always, we appreciate your support of our public schools.

Click here to view the November update! (Opens a PDF)

MPC Launches Survey Requesting Feedback on Growth of Chatham, Garden City, Pooler & Savannah

Source: Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) has just launched a public survey to update the Comprehensive Plans for Unincorporated Chatham County, Savannah, Garden City, and Pooler.

Read more ›

LAST WEEK AT THE CHAMBER

Tubby's Business Connection

Last week, the Chamber hosted a low country boil at Tubby’s Tankhouse in Thunderbolt. Chamber members and their guests dined on shrimp, potatoes, corn and all the trimmings while laughing and networking with other guests! The next Chamber Business Connection will be our 10th Annual Holiday Oyster Roast at The Westin, so send in your RSVP if you haven’t done so already!

Read more ›

GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES

As health and government officials are working to maintain the safety, security, and health of our communities, Savannah area small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. All Savannah area employers need to consider how best to decrease the spread COVID-19 in their workplace in the event of an outbreak in Chatham and surrounding counties. Click here to explore what resources are available for individuals and businesses at this time.

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce | Visit Savannah

101 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401, United States | SavannahChamber.com | VisitSavannah.com

© 2020 All Rights Reserved

If you would no longer like to receive our emails, please unsubscribe.