August 11, 2026 

Deadline Approaching: Apply for Leadership Savannah by August 31     
 

There are only a few weeks left to apply for the Leadership Savannah Class of 2027. Applications are open now and will close on August 31. For more than 65 years, Leadership Savannah has brought together emerging and established leaders from, Read more▶

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MEMBER NEWS

SAVANNAH CHAMBER NEWS

Georgia Chamber Hub Council Brings Business, Government Leaders Together Ahead of Congressional Luncheon   
     
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce joined fellow members of the Georgia Chamber Hub Council on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Athens for a leadership discussion focused on strengthening, Read more▶
RISE Job Palooza Returns Sept. 2 with Regional Hiring Opportunities    
 
The Regional Industry Support Enterprise (RISE) will host its annual RISE Job Palooza on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Enmarket Arena. Read more▶
Chamber Joins Community Leaders to Advance Early Childhood Education            
Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bert Brantley and Vice President of Community Affairs Jennifer Davenport recently attended Mayor Van Johnson’s convening of the REAL Taskforce, Read more▶
Savannah Chamber Foundation Encourages Community Support for the City's 912 Day Celebrations      
 
The Savannah Chamber Foundation invites member businesses, organizations, and community partners to join the City of Savannah's annual 912 Day initiative by sponsoring 9 Days of 912, Read more▶

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

“Because Joe Said So”: SLC Planning Committee Gets Ready for Savannah 2027      
 
The Southern Legislative Conference planning committee was in Savannah last week, putting the finishing touches on plans for its 2027 annual meeting—and making sure Visit Savannah President and CEO Joseph Marinelli remembers a few promises along the way. Read more▶
Visit Savannah PR Leaders Earn National Women of Impact Honors   
 
Visit Savannah communications leaders Supriya Christopher and Tanvi Chauhan have been named recipients of the inaugural Public Relations Society of America Women of Impact Awards. Read more▶
Visit Savannah Strengthens Relationships with Top Travel Media, Condé Nast Traveler   
 
Building and maintaining strong relationships with the world’s leading travel publications remains an important part of Visit Savannah’s public relations strategy. Read more▶
Tybee Island Named South’s Best Family-Friendly Beach Town for Second Consecutive Year        
 
Tybee Island has once again earned national recognition as a premier destination for family vacations, winning Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Southern United States in the 2026 Wherever Awards for the second consecutive year. Read more▶