July 14, 2026 

Stormwater Fee to Start in September for Savannah Water Customers       
 
The City of Savannah has begun notifying the public about a new stormwater utility fee scheduled to take effect in September. City Council approved the fee by a 5-4 vote in January. It is expected to generate approximately $8 million annually to fund stormwater projects aimed at reducing flooding. Read more▶

UPCOMING EVENTS
July Coffee Chats!
Tybee Island Marine Science Center
 
In Case You Missed It
Spring's Celebrations
 
Chamber's Conni Reynolds
Inducted as President!
 

MEMBER NEWS

SAVANNAH CHAMBER NEWS

Erica Backus Promoted to Vice President of Communications     
 
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Savannah have announced the promotion of Erica Backus to Vice President of Communications. Backus has served the organizations for several years, helping lead communications, public relations, Read more▶
Lead With Purpose. Apply for Leadership Savannah.         
 
If you are ready to expand your perspective, build meaningful relationships, and make a lasting difference in our community, now is the time to apply. Read more▶
Northwestern Mutual Interns Explore Savannah’s Business Community    
 
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed interns from Northwestern Mutual–Savannah for an engaging visit centered on the Chamber’s mission, Read more▶
Mitsubishi Power to Host Virtual Career Event for Engineering and Project Professionals
 
Mitsubishi Power will host Powering What’s Next: A Virtual Career Event on Wednesday, July 22, from 5:30–7 p.m. ET. The event is designed for engineering and project management professionals, Read more▶

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

Visitor Spending Remains a Bright Spot in Savannah’s Q1 Economy          
 
The Georgia Southern University Center for Business Analytics and Economic Research recently released its Q1 2026 Economic Monitor, a quarterly publication that tracks the health of the Savannah metropolitan economy and provides a short-term outlook for regional economic conditions. Read more▶
Visit Savannah Engages Hotel Partners with Sales Team Updates       
 
Visit Savannah’s Domestic Group Tour and Sports Sales teams recently hosted two tourism updates for hotel partners in Midtown and the Pooler/Port Wentworth area. Read more▶
Visit Savannah Connects with Financial and Insurance Meeting Planners       
 
Visit Savannah Senior Director of Sales Larry Browder recently represented the destination at the Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals Annual Education Forum in Québec City, Canada. Read more▶
Visit Savannah's PR Team Members Earn National PRSA Recognition      
 
Two members of Visit Savannah’s public relations team have been named national finalists for the 2026 Public Relations Society of America "Women of Impact" Awards. Read more▶
Lifelong Resident Rediscovers Savannah Through a Visitor’s Eyes    
 
After calling Savannah home for 75 years, lifelong resident and Beach High School graduate Ms. Dianne Williams recently stopped by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Visitor Information Center after returning from a cruise, Read more▶