May 14, 2024

Vote in the May 21 Chatham County Elections

Business leaders are encouraged to cast their ballot for the May 21, Chatham County primary election, nonpartisan general election. These elections determine the candidates representing various political parties in the general election. Participating in local elections helps ensure that elected officials accurately represent the diverse perspectives and needs of the Savannah business community. Read more

UPCOMING EVENTS
Home Depot Foundation &
Chatham Savannah Authority for Homelessness
 
 
Courses and Conversations
at Redgate Farms

MEMBER NEWS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Savannah Chamber of Commerce Welcomes the Home Depot Foundation and 300 Executives to Support Veterans Transitioning from Homelessness

In partnership with the Chatham Savannah Authority for Homelessness (CSAH), the Home Depot Foundation brought 300 executives to visit Savannah and make a real difference in the lives of our veterans transitioning out of homelessness. Read more.
Federal Highway Administrator Announces Plans for Port Improvements in Savannah 
       
Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt announced a $15.3 million investment from the Federal Highway Administration for port improvements in Georgia under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aimed at modernizing infrastructure and transitioning to cleaner energy.  Read more.
Savannah Chamber Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week at Brock Elementary    
 
Last week, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week by honoring the dedicated educators of Brock Elementary School. The Chamber and The Dive catering treated teachers and staff to a special luncheon. Read more.
Georgia Chamber Stops in Savannah on June 5 for the New Georgia Economy Tour     
 
The Georgia Chamber is hosting a series of events known collectively as the 2024 New Georgia Economy Tour. The tour will gather input and data from every state region to prepare a comprehensive planning strategy for 2025 and beyond. The Savannah stop of the tour will be Wednesday, June 5, from 7:30 – 9:15 a.m. at the Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus Ballroom, located at 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah. Read more.
Wilmington Chamber Explores Savannah's Growth Model for Strategic Development      
 
In a strategic effort to foster economic development and explore airport expansion possibilities, the Wilmington, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce recently visited Savannah. This educational venture allowed Wilmington delegates to learn from Savannah's successes and challenges in enhancing their local economy. Read more.
Major General Christopher Norris Addresses Rotarians on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and Modern Warfare Evolution    
 
The Savannah Chamber of Commerce attended an informative presentation by Major General Christopher Norris, Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewart, at Downtown Rotary Club, where he provided his perspective on the current and potential future developments of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read more.

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

National BETA Conference Returns to Savannah June 9-19 with 21,000+ Students and Families

Savannah is gearing up to host the National BETA conference from June 9-19, 2024, and we couldn't be more excited! With an anticipated attendance of 21,000 students, our city is about to come alive with energy and enthusiasm. Read more.
Visit Savannah Welcomes New Director of Public Relations

Visit Savannah welcomes Supriya Christopher as their new Director of Public Relations, bringing over 25 years of strategic communication experience. Starting her career as a news anchor for USA Today and ABC News, she later excelled in media relations for city government. Read more. 
Visit Savannah Meets with Global Travel Buyers

Visit Savannah team members, Joseph Marinelli, Jeff Hewitt, Mindy Shea, and Tanvi Chauhan, along with partner Hayley Johns from the Best Western Savannah, met with travel buyers and media from all around the world at the IPW International Marketplace in Los Angeles. Read more.

MEMBER NEWS

Hancock Askew Firm Managing Partner Mike McCarthy, Listed in America’s Top 200 CPAs by Forbes

Congratulations to Mike McCarthy, Managing Partner at Hancock Askew, for his recognition as one of Forbes’ Top 200 CPAs in America. Since joining in 2004 and assuming leadership in 2011, Mike has overseen Hancock Askew’s impressive expansion to seven offices across Georgia and Florida, with over 275 employees and nearly $50 million in revenue. Read more.