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

November 2, 2020

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

We have finally made it to November and new beginnings are on the horizon for Savannah and our nation. The 2020 elections are here, and if you are one of the more than 3.9 million Georgians that participated in early voting, thank you for your patriotism. 

According to state election data, more people than ever cast ballots during Georgia’s three weeks of early voting. That’s over half of Georgia’s 7.6 million registered voters. If you have not yet had a chance to cast your ballot for these important local, state, and national elections, it is not too late. Tomorrow, November 3, 2020, Americans will go to the polls to decide our future. 

Just one vote can make a difference and participating in elections is one of the key freedoms of being an American citizen.  So do your part and go vote!  

For more information on your in-person Chatham County polling place, click here.

Jon Pannell, Chamber Chairman
Partner
Gray, Pannell & Woodward LLP

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tubby’s Business Connection

It’s time for the annual Tubby’s Business Connection on Thursday, November 12 at Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt. Cooler temperatures call for Low Country Boil with all the trimming and Tank House favorites. The evening will feature live music on the deck and great networking opportunities with peers.

Join us for some in-person, socially distant, networking at one of our members’ favorite get-togethers of the year.

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NEWS & INFO

Governor Extends Public Health Emergency Order Through December 9

Source: Gov. Brian P. Kemp Office of the Governor

Governor Brian Kemp issued a statement on Friday extending the public health state of emergency and renewed COVID-19 restrictions for the state of Georgia.  The executive order extending the public health state of emergency is effective immediately and will remain in effect through December 9, 2020.  Here you will find Governor Kemp's executive orders. These orders are legal instruments by which Governor Kemp carries out the duties of his office.

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Hospitality Members: Send Us Your Holiday Events, Special Offers and Operating Hours!

As the holiday season nears, Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee will be sharing content highlighting holiday events across all of our digital channels (web, social, email, etc). Please fill out this form to inform us of any holiday events, deals, packages, special hours, menus, etc. spanning November 21, 2020 – January 1, 2021.

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Have Your Brand in Virtual Race Bags for Publix and Enmarket Virtual Races

The Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K and the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run have both gone virtual for 2020.  Now is the chance to showcase your brand to our more than 1,500 virtual runners.

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The Virtual Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run Corporate Challenge is Looking for Teams!

The Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run has transitioned to a virtual event for 2020! Now is the time to register your colleagues, your team and your company for this year's virtual Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run Corporate Challenge presented by United Concordia Dental! 

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Be Featured in Our Savannah Spotlight Series on SavannahChamber.com

Nobody tells your story better than you do! Our Savannah Spotlight series features Chamber members and provides insight about local companies and their services. We appreciate your investment in the Chamber and are always looking for new ways to showcase our members and increase brand visibility within the community. 

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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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December 3 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. State Senators Lester Jackson and Ben Watson and State Representatives Carl Gilliard, J. Craig Gordon, Bill Hitchens, Jesse Petrea, Mickey Stephens, Ron Stephens will speak, and the Chamber will present its 2021 State Legislative Agenda at this important meeting. 

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NEW MEMBERS

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

RENEWALS

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

RIBBON CUTTINGS

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

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.

• Georgia Chamber - Getting Georgia Back to Work Safely Resources 
• Coronavirus Digital Toolkit
• Coronavirus Guidance for Employers
• Coronavirus Workplace Tips for Employees
• Coronavirus Resource Hub for Small Businesses
• Coronavirus Local/State Policy Tracker
• Coronavirus Workplace Flyer
• Worksource Georgia Provides Guide for Employment Assistance11 - For companies and individuals looking for employment and training resources due to COVID-19, Worksource a program offered through the Technical Schools of Georgia had produced a new guide
• Dial 311 for City of Savannah information
• Dial 211 for help from the United Way of the Coastal Empire
• Dial 1-800-Georgia (436-7442) for State of Georgia information

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.