January 27, 2026 

Bert Brantley Highlights Chamber’s 2026 Priorities   

As 2026 gets off to a fast start, Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bert Brantley recently sat down with Savannah CEO to share the Chamber's top priorities for the year ahead. Read more▶

UPCOMING EVENTS
Veterans' Salute and
Military Update Luncheon
 
  January Coffee Chats!
    JC Lewis Motor Co   
  Member Services Day 
 Habitat for Humanity

MEMBER NEWS

SAVANNAH CHAMBER NEWS

Chamber Hosts Annual Veterans Day Salute Honoring Coastal Georgia’s Military Community     
 
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Veterans Day Salute last week, bringing together business leaders, community partners, and residents to honor the service and sacrifice of active-duty military personnel, veterans, and retirees across Coastal Georgia. Read more▶ 
Chamber Presidents Unite to Discuss the Future of the Region at SDBA Luncheon       
 
The Savannah Downtown Business Association kicked off the year with its January State of Business in the Region luncheon, featuring a joint panel of chamber presidents from across Coastal Georgia who shared insights on the economic trends shaping 2026. Read more▶ 
Chamber Helps to Advance Education-to-Industry Efforts Through RISE Partnership     
 
As part of its 2026 priorities, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Regional Industry Support Enterprise (RISE) to strengthen connections between education and industry and ensure students are prepared for college and career success. Read more▶ 

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

Visit Savannah Promotes Destination at American Bus Association Convention    
 
Visit Savannah’s Tour and Travel team, Stefan King and Anjuli King, represented the destination at the American Bus Association (ABA) Marketplace in Reno, Nevada, engaging with more than 2,850 travel industry attendees over five days. Read more▶
Visit Savannah Supports SEDA at Annual Meeting         
 
Visit Savannah leadership supported community partner, the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), at its annual meeting last week. For the past two years, Visit Savannah has partnered with SEDA on the Surprisingly Savannah Trolley Tour... Read more▶

SAVANNAH SPORTS COUNCIL 

Savannah Hockey Classic Boosts Sports Tourism  
 
The Savannah Hockey Classic took place January 16–17 at Enmarket Arena, welcoming fans and collegiate teams from across the region. Founded by the Savannah Sports Council in 1998, the newly expanded tournament—now hosted by the Savannah Ghost Pirates...Read more▶