July 22, 2025 

City of Savannah Proposes Expansion of Hotel Overlay District, Comments Welcomed

Over the past 18 months, the Savannah Area Chamber has joined partner business organizations in discussions with the City of Savannah and neighborhood groups to provide feedback on a proposed expansion of the Hotel Overlay District (HDO), which was first adopted in 2018. Read more▶

UPCOMING EVENTS
InternSAV Finale! 
Grayson Stadium
Congrats to the newly reimagined
Chapel by the Sea
July Coffee Chats
Bethesda Academy

MEMBER NEWS

SAVANNAH CHAMBER NEWS

Stamp, Network, Win: 2025 Chamber Business Expo & Passport to Success   

The Savannah Area Chamber invites you to our annual Business Expo & Business Connection on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the historic Kehoe Ironworks. Read more ▶  

Leadership Savannah Class of 2025 Explores Savannah’s Economic Engines     

In July, Leadership Savannah's Class of 2025 dove into the region's growth drivers, beginning at the Savannah Economic Development Authority. Read more▶

Chamber Cup Evolves: Pickleball Debuts at Fall Golf Tournament 

This Monday, October 27, 2025, the Savannah Area Chamber's fall golf tournament, the Chamber Cup, will add an exciting new element this year: Pickleball!  Read more▶

InternSAV Summer Finale Hits a Home Run at Grayson Stadium  

Savannah's intern community wrapped up the summer with a high‑energy celebration at Grayson Stadium, hosted by the Savannah Bananas. The finale InternSAV event was packed with excitement, laughter, and networking as interns Read more ▶

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

Visitor Center Team Explores Savannah’s Historic Mickve Israel Synagogue      

The Visit Savannah Visitor Information Center team recently embarked on a captivating journey through Savannah's Jewish heritage with a private tour of the historic Mickve Israel Synagogue. Organized by Deanna Sorrells, the outing featured a richly detailed presentation and guided exploration led by synagogue docent Ellen Gerber. Read more▶

Visit Savannah Welcomes New Public Relations Intern   

Visit Savannah welcomes Brian Guidera to the team as its new Public Relations Intern. Brian is a Savannah native and a graduate of the University of Georgia with marketing and real estate degrees.  Read more ▶

MEMBER NEWS

The Warrior Alliance to Hold Veteran Benefits & Resource Expo at SSU on August 1           

The Warrior Alliance invites all Veterans and their families to a dedicated PACT Act Claims Assistance event. Attendees will have the opportunity for one‑on‑one consultations* with accredited Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) to file new PACT Act claims, review previously submitted applications, and answer questions by subject‑matter experts. Read more ▶

Have Your Say: Complete the Southeast Georgia Workforce Transportation Survey    

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), with Modern Mobility Partners, is conducting a Commuter Feasibility Study to assess workforce transportation needs in Southeast Georgia. Read more ▶

Kingdom Life to Host Back-to-School Uniform Giveaway for 1,000 Students on July 27 
 
Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship is proud to announce its annual Back-to-School Uniform Giveaway, taking place on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship, located at 425 West Montgomery Cross Road, Savannah, GA 31406. Read more ▶