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Savannah Area Chamber

The Savannah Chamber Weekly Digest
Everything You Need to Know From the Chamber

October 21, 2020

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce

Georgia Secretary of State Calling for More Poll Workers for November 3

According to the Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Chatham County is still in need of poll workers for the upcoming elections on November 3. For more information on how you can serve your community, please click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce

Courses and Conversation at Grand Lake Club

At this lunchtime networking opportunity, participants will begin their meal with an appetizer course and networking with the people at their table, then after 20 minutes, rotate to another table to enjoy their entrée with another group. Finally, a third rotation will bring them to a third group of peers to enjoy a final course of coffee and dessert while they talk about who they are and what they do. After all three rotations and a full meal, each attendee will leave with business cards from new potential clients and partners.

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More Networking
Tuesday, october 27
PR Council Meeting
wednesDAY, november 4
Courses and Conversation at Grand Lake Club
MONDAY, november 9
14th Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament
TUESday, november 10
Business on the Move at Harper Fowlkes House
SEE ALL EVENTS
MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED
HAND SANITIZER WILL BE PROVIDED

NEWS & INFORMATION

Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast Tickets on Sale Now

The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Council will host its annual Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, December 3 at the Savannah Convention Center. Tickets are on sale now for tables and individual tickets. Featured guests will include members of the Chatham County legislative delegation. 

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Only 6 Spots Available for 14th Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament!

Join the Chamber for an afternoon of golf at one of Savannah’s most prestigious courses, the Club at Savannah Harbor. Network with fellow business professionals and industry leaders while enjoying lunch, beverages, and a day on the green. Lunch will be provided, and shotgun start will be at noon! Only 6 teams left for the Chamber Cup, snag your spot today.

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VisitSavannah.com Rolls Out 2020 COVID-19 Recovery Advertising Program

As of July 31, VisitSavannah.com has seen over 1.3 million visitors and over 4 million-page views. The monthly email newsletter reaches 85,000 highly engaged and motivated consumers. Don’t miss out on reaching these potential visitors! 

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Georgia Airports Association Hosts Annual Convention in Savannah

Last week, the Georgia Airports Association hosted its annual convention at the Hyatt Regency Savannah.  Dignitaries that helped welcome the group included Governor Brian Kemp, U.S. Representative Buddy Carter, Georgia Representative Ron Stephens, and Savannah Mayor Van Johnson.  

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Savannah Sports Council Moves Upcoming Running Events to Virtual Format

The Savannah Sports Council announced this week that the Publix Women’s Half Marathon & 5K slated for November 21 and Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run scheduled for December 5 will both move to virtual formats. 

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Today is National Chamber of Commerce Day

Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Today, October 21 is National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. A Chamber of Commerce’s primary objective is to strengthen local businesses through educational and networking programs and events. Additionally, Chambers advocate for pro-business legislation at the local, state, and national levels to ensure we strengthen the economy, business community, and local enterprises of all sizes.  Our community is lucky to have several opportunities for your company to become involved in local business advocacy along with the Savannah Chamber and our 2,200+ members we enjoy partnership and cooperation from Chambers from around the community. 

  • Pooler Chamber of Commerce
  • Port-Wentworth Chamber of Commerce
  • Metropolitan Savannah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce

For more information on National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, click here.

New Members

Welcome our newest members and remember to do business with your fellow Chamber members!

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Renewals

Thank you to these members for their continued support through their membership.

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Ribbon Cuttings

Please support your fellow Chamber members by attending these upcoming ribbon cutting and grand opening events!

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RECENTLY AT THE CHAMBER

Comcast Business Talked Emerging Tech Trends at Last Chamber Power Hour

On October 6, the Chamber’s Small Business Council hosted a Virtual Power Hour featuring Tony Dearborn, Sales Effectiveness Manager with Comcast Business – Big South Region. Dearborn presented “Emerging Technology Trends”. This presentation discussed how technology moves at a rapid pace and how to keep up and stay ahead of the curve.

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GEORGIA CHAMBER WEEKLY FEDERATION UPDATE

The Georgia Chamber introduced the Georgia Chamber Federation a partnership with local chambers focused on grassroots advocacy - working to empower our state's small businesses by providing them with the information and resources necessary to actively engage their elected state officials and local leaders.

As a member of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, any business with 10 or fewer full time employees receives free membership into the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and access to their weekly newsletter.

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GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES

We will update and add to the links below as new guidance and resources become available. Click here to visit the Chamber's resource page.

For more info, please visit the CDC's Guidance for Businesses page.

The Savannah Area Chamber is working hard to provide timely access to business resource information during the COVID-19 pandemic. The interpretation and recommendations of the information provided by the Chamber should not replace the consult of professional advisors familiar with your unique business situation. While it is believed that the content of external links is accurate and reliable, accuracy and completeness of information contained herein is not guaranteed. Users of this information accept all risks associated with the use of such information and agree that the Savannah Area Chamber has no liability to the user.

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