February 5, 2025

Savannah Area Chamber Welcomes Dr. Jermaine Whirl as New Savannah State University President  

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted today to name Dr. Jermaine Whirl as the sole finalist for president of Savannah State University (SSU). Read more.

UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Congratulations!
Summit Spine & Joint Centers
 
 
Grand Opening! 
Sea Love Savannah
 
 
 Open House!
Artworks on Harmon

MEMBER NEWS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS

Governor Kemp Unveils Tort Reform Package and Historic $501M Investment in Coastal Georgia Water Supply     

Last Thursday, Governor Brian Kemp unveiled his comprehensive tort reform package in a packed North Wing of the State Capitol. The announcement drew a strong presence from Savannah’s business community, many of whom remained in Atlanta after Savannah Chatham Day to attend the press conference. Read more.

Savannah-Chatham Day in Atlanta Draws 800+ for Legislative Updates and Signature Oyster Roast    

Last week, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Savannah-Chatham Day in Atlanta. The event began with a legislative listening session, where attendees received updates from several statewide commissioners ... Read more.
Enrich Tuesdays on February 11 – 2025 Legislative Agenda Recap
 
During this virtual workshop, Chamber President & CEO Bert Brantley will highlight key accomplishments from 2024 and share the Chamber’s strategic vision for 2025. Read more.
 

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

Visit Savannah’s Jeff Hewitt Elected Chair of Georgia’s Tourism Advocacy Group  
 
Visit Savannah’s Chief Sales Officer, Jeff Hewitt, has been elected Board Chair of the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (GACVB).  Read more.
 
Savannah Impresses International Event Planners Considering 2027 Convention      
 
Larry Browder, Senior Director of Sales, recently hosted representatives from Informa, a global events and publishing company, as they explore Savannah as a potential host city for their Content Marketing Convention in October 2027. Read more.
 
Visit Savannah Strengthens Ties with Northeastern Meeting Planners at Northstar's IPEC Conference    
 
Visit Savannah’s Courtney Martin, who recently attended Northstar’s IPEC meeting in Atlantic City, held at the end of January. Throughout the three-day conference... Read more.
 
National Association of Trenchless Technologies Board Explores Savannah Amid Winter Surprise       
 
The National Association of Trenchless Technologies Board visited Savannah during a rare snow event. Meetings shifted to the JW Marriott, but the board toured the new Convention Center expansion... Read more.
 
Visit Savannah Showcases Luxury Meeting Destination at Retreat Resources Florida   
 
Visit Savannah’s Jennifer Thompson attended Retreat Resources Florida last week, where she connected with event planners in an exclusive marketplace setting. Read more.
 

SAVANNAH SPORTS COUNCIL NEWS

Savannah Sports Council Donates $10,000 to the Lewis Cancer Research Pavillion at St. Joseph’s/ Candler  
 
The Savannah Sports Council is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s/Candler in recognition of their continued commitment to the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run and their life-saving work with cancer patients in our community. Read more.