July 22, 2026 

OpenAI to Host Thursday Open House on Project Camellia     
 

OpenAI, a global leader in artificial intelligence research and deployment, announced this week its intent to pursue Project Camellia, a proposed data infrastructure development in nearby Effingham County. Read more▶

UPCOMING EVENTS
Third Quarter
Industry Council Luncheon
 
Member Services Day at
 Edward Jones: Trisha Boyett Financial Advisor 
Ribbon Cuttings 
June Round-Up!
 

MEMBER NEWS

SAVANNAH CHAMBER NEWS

Georgia Power CEO Shares Energy Outlook with Chamber Industry Council   
 
More than 80 business and community leaders attended yesterday's Chamber Industry Council meeting, in partnership with RISE Savannah, to hear directly from Georgia Power President and CEO Kim Greene on the state's energy outlook. Read more▶
RISE's NEW Job Board Connects Regional Employers with Emerging Talent    
 
Employers across Coastal Georgia now have a new tool to connect with job seekers through the debut of the RISE regional job board. Read more▶
Savannah Students Complete Summer 500 Work Experiences       
 
Local high school students recently celebrated the completion of their Summer 500 experience, marking the end of several weeks spent gaining hands-on skills in workplaces across Savannah. Read more▶
InternSAV Celebrates a Standout Summer     
 
InternSAV wrapped up its 2026 season on a high note last night, closing what organizers believe was the program's most successful year to date. Read more▶
2026 Black Business Expo Returns August 1       
 
The 2026 Black Business Expo returns Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing together Savannah’s Black entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders for a full day of celebration, connection, and discovery. Read more▶

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

Visit Savannah Connects with Meeting Planners at Cvent CONNECT      
 
Visit Savannah’s Kellie Linder and Jennifer Thompson joined Dayana Mansuy of the Savannah Convention Center at Cvent CONNECT in Nashville, where they promoted Savannah as a premier destination for meetings and conventions. Read more▶
Visit Savannah Showcases Destination to 25 Meeting Planners     
 
Visit Savannah's Anjuli King recently represented the destination at the Smart Meetings Leadership Experience, held July 8–10 in Washington, D.C. Read more▶