June 18, 2024

The Chamber's Bert Brantley Appointed to National Search Committee for Next SSU President
 
Savannah Area Chamber President & CEO Bert Brantley was appointed last week to a national search committee tasked with finding a permanent president to lead Savannah State University. Read more.

UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Coffee Chats
Locally Made Savannah
 
Restore First Health 
Ribbon Cutting

MEMBER NEWS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS

CGMAC Advocates for Coastal Georgia Military Support in Key Meetings with Army, National Guard and Congressional Leaders  
 
The Coastal Georgia Military Affairs Coalition (CGMAC) held significant meetings at the Pentagon on June 4, 2023, with Army and Air National Guard leaders, followed by discussions on June 5, 2023, with members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation. Read more.
Advocacy in Action: Celebrating Progress in the Fight Against Homelessness
 
The Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) and Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless (CSAH) report a significant 22.5% decrease in homelessness from 2023 to 2024, as revealed by the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. This achievement reflects the community's commitment to addressing homelessness. Read more.
Chris Denson of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation Addresses the Chamber President's Council
 
Chris Denson, Director of Policy and Research at the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, addressed the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce President's Council on the housing affordability crisis in Georgia. He outlined the Foundation's Housing Affordability Initiative, focusing on the 'Four L's' — Labor, Land, Lumber, and Laws — as key factors influencing costs. Read more.
Trinity University Explores Collaborative Opportunities with Savannah's Economic Leaders      
 
Trinity University's Employer Relations Team from San Antonio, Texas, recently met with Chamber President and CEO Bert Brantley to explore Savannah's economic landscape. They discussed Trinity University students' profiles and identified potential internship and employment opportunities. Read more.

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

Visit Savannah Teams Up with Saks Fifth Avenue for Exclusive New York Campaign 

This past week, the Visit Savannah team headed to New York to view the unveiling of custom Saks Fifth Avenue window displays at their flagship store. This was part of a larger campaign featuring a custom collection, photo shoots, dedicated emails, social media, and more. Read more.
Former Brand USA Marketing Chief Tom Garzilli Helps Guide Visit Savannah's Global Expansion Strategy

Tom Garzilli, ex-Chief Marketing Officer of Brand USA, was invited to help guide a collaborative session with Visit Savannah's team and board. Visit Savannah is actively broadening its marketing reach in Canada, the UK, Ireland, France, and South Korea to enhance its global outreach and tourism initiatives. Read more.
Larry Browder of Visit Savannah Attends 2024 PCMA Philadelphia Event

Visit Savannah's Larry Browder attended The 2024 PCMA Philly customer event last week. The event featured industry networking, educational sessions, innovative exhibitions, and a day at the ballpark with customers and fellow meeting destinations. Read more.
Visit Savannah Hosts Successful FAM Trip, Showcasing City’s Charm to Top Journalists         

Last week, Visit Savannah’s public relations team hosted a successful media familiarization (FAM) trip, inviting a diverse group of esteemed journalists to experience Savannah's distinctive charm. For many attendees, this visit marked their first encounter with our city, and the itinerary was carefully curated to provide an authentic Savannah experience. Read more.

MEMBER NEWS

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Announces First Vehicle for Local Plant        

This week, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America proudly revealed that the highly anticipated 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be the first vehicle produced at its new facility. Read more.
Savannah SCORE Opens Applications for 2024 "BizPitch Savannah™" Entrepreneurial Competition - Apply by August 11!    

Savannah SCORE now accepts online applications for the 2024 "BizPitch Savannah™" Entrepreneurial Competition. Read more.
Savannah Ghost Pirates Announce New Affiliations with NHL’s Florida Panthers and AHL’s Charlotte Checkers      

The Enmarket Arena was buzzing with excitement as fans, corporate partners, and community members and Chamber and Visit Savannah leadership celebrated a major announcement: the Savannah Ghost Pirates are now affiliated with the NHL's Florida Panthers and the AHL's Charlotte Checkers. Read more.