October 22, 2025 

Chamber and SEDA Urges Community Support for Federal Airport Staff During Shutdown          
 
Since October 1, more than 225 federal employees—TSA agents, FAA staff, air traffic controllers, and Customs and Border Protection officers—have been keeping Savannah/Hilton Head International running safely and efficiently while working without pay due to the ongoing government shutdown. Read more▶

UPCOMING EVENTS
October Coffee Chats 
Safe Harbor Bahia Bleu
Ribbon Cutting Roundup
Congratulations All! 
Vote Yes SPLOST!
 Early Voting Now Open

MEMBER NEWS

SAVANNAH CHAMBER NEWS

Opinon: "Progress Requires Participation - Vote November 4" By Karen Guinn    
     
The following is an opinion piece from Savannah Area Chamber board member Karen Guinn, Creator of Collective Marketing. Read more▶
Coffee, Hugs & Heart: Java Joy Brings Smiles to the Chamber Board         
 
The Savannah Area Chamber's Board of Directors enjoyed an extra special start to their October Board Meeting with a visit from ESP Savannah & Java Joy, who served up coffee, hugs, and plenty of smiles. Read more ▶    
Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership Advances Collaboration and Growth     
     
The Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership (SHIP) met last week at the Savannah Area Chamber offices to discuss opportunities to strengthen innovation, investment, and collaboration across the region. Read more▶

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

Game On, Savannah! The Allstate SEC Volleyball Tournament Takes Over Enmarket Arena!
 
The court is set, the energy is electric, and the countdown is on! From November 21–25, Enmarket Arena will come alive as Savannah hosts the Allstate SEC Volleyball Tournament—one of the biggest sporting events ever to hit our region. Read more▶   
 
Savannah Impresses IEEE Event Planners During Exclusive Forum     
 
Visit Savannah’s Courtney Martin and Larry Browder recently hosted 47 guests from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for their prestigious Event Planner Forum. Read more▶
Elevate Your Brand in the 2026 Savannah & Tybee Island Destination Guide!   
 
The 2026 Savannah & Tybee Island Destination Guide is getting a fresh, elevated redesign with an editorial-style layout that seamlessly integrates partner stories and advertising. Read more▶