October 8, 2024

SBA Launches Business Recovery Center for Hurricane Helene Survivors: Help for the Displaced and Hard-Hit, More Counties Added

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Georgia at the Turner Center for the Arts, Art Annex, in Valdosta. SBA is opening this center to assist Georgia businesses and residents with losses due to Hurricane Helene. The SBA also expanded the declaration to include more counties. Read more.

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Community and Military Leaders Unite at Fort Stewart to Enhance Support for Service Members 

Last week, Mrs. Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosted a productive working lunch at Fort Stewart with key community leaders from Savannah and Hinesville/Liberty County. Read more.  

New Member Bootcamp | October 23

Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, October 23, from 10-11 a.m. for our Virtual Member Benefits Bootcamp! Get to know your dedicated Member Services Team and Chamber Ambassador Liaisons. They're your partners in maximizing your Chamber membership and connecting with Savannah's vibrant business community.  Read more.

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

Visit Savannah Marketing Team Hosts Inaugural Agency Partner Summit

Last week, the Marketing and Communications team at Visit Savannah hosted representatives from five partner agencies for a collaborative gathering. The primary objectives were to strengthen relationships among partners, celebrate successes from the past year, and explore key opportunities for 2025. Read more.

Visit Savannah Connects with Top Meeting Planners to Boost Events at Expanded Savannah Convention Center  

Senior Director of Sales Larry Browder recently attended the exclusive “Smart Meetings Leadership Experience” event in San Juan. This invitation-only gathering connected senior-level corporate meeting planners with destination representatives for educational sessions and one-on-one appointments. Read more.

Showcase Your Holiday Events During Savannah Holly Days!   

With the holiday season fast approaching, Santa's little helpers at Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee Island are planning festive content to highlight all the magical holiday happenings across our digital channels for prospective visitors. Read more.

Visitor Information Center Staff Visits Harper Fowlkes House to Hear Updates

The Savannah and Tybee Visitor Information Center (VIC) staff recently enjoyed a delightful visit to the Harper Fowlkes House, one of Savannah's historic treasures. Read more.

MEMBER NEWS

Tybee Island Community Rallies for Hurricane Helene Relief Effort

Century 21 Solomon Properties on Tybee Island served as a drop-off location this week, collecting essential toiletries and supplies for those affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Read more.