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

August 16, 2021

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

The Savannah area business community is saddened to learn of the passing of Representative Mickey Stephens over the weekend. Stephens was first elected in 2002. After serving one term through 2004, Stephens returned to hold the seat for House District 165, encompassing much of east Savannah, from January 2009 until his recent passing.

Before serving in the Georgia House of Representatives, Stephens served as an educator for 32 years teaching at Savannah High and coaching student athletes in basketball, football, track, and field. As a legislator, Mickey Stephens strongly backed measures intended to lower the school dropout rate and advocated for improved vocational and technical education.

Rep. Stephens was a frequent face at the Chamber’s legislative events like Eggs & Issues and Savannah Chatham Day. He will be greatly missed as an advocate for Savannah and Chatham County. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Business on the Move at Board and Brush Creative Studio | Tuesday, August 17

At August’s Business on the Move, explore your inner woodworking skills at Board & Brush Creative Studio. This unique experience will give you an opportunity to network while learning “DIY” woodworking skills. People do business with people they know, and these Chamber events are the best way to build your professional network.

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Coffee Chats at the Mansion on Forsyth Park | Wednesday, September 1

Rise and shine for coffee with the Chamber! Start your day with business networking with new potential clients and friends at September’s Coffee Chats. The event starts with 30 minutes of open networking followed by participants giving their best 10-15 second “elevator pitch” about themselves and their company.

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NEWS & INFORMATION

Vote for Savannah and Tybee Island in Southern Living’s 2022 South’s Best Awards

Savannah and Tybee Island are in the running for the ‘South’s Best City’ and ‘South’s Best Beach Town’ in Southern Living’s annual South’s Best Awards, a survey that lets readers’ pick their favorite Southern destinations.

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Visit Savannah Welcome Women in Aviation Meeting Planners

The Visit Savannah sales team was thrilled to host the planners for the International Women in Aviation Conference who were touring our city for the 2024, 2025 or 2026 annual convention. This program would bring 1500 people and 5800 room nights to the Savannah area.

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MLK Visitor Information Center Gets Surprise Concert from Guest

The Georgia Tech Glee Club members on a weekend trip to Savannah surprised visitors at the MLK Visitor Information Center with an impromptu concert in the Savannah History Museum. Thank you, gentlemen, for bringing your talents to Savannah! 

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Visit Savannah Sales Team Attends Motorcoach Association Show

This past week Visit Savannah’s Group Tour & Entertainment Sales Manager, Anjuli King attended the North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia Motorcoach Association Show in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Over the course of the 4-day trade show, there were 150 attendees with 33 tour operators present. 

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NEW MEMBERS

Welcome our newest members and remember to do business with your 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, and join us in congratulating the below members who recently hosted a celebration!

MORE HAPPENINGS ON OUR WEBSITE:

CHAMBER | VISIT SAVANNAH | VISIT TYBEE

LAST WEEK AT THE CHAMBER

Members Enjoy the Annual Business Expo and Business Connection

On Thursday, the Chamber held its annual Business Expo at The DeSoto. This public event saw more than 60 exhibitors and hundreds of attendees representing small and large businesses around the area. Attendees were able to network and make connections in a buzzing atmosphere. 

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Visit Savannah Promotes Voting for Southern Living’s “South’s Best Awards”

At the Chamber Expo last week, the Visit Savannah communications team promoted voting for Southern Living’s South’s Best Awards where Savannah is nominated for Best City and Tybee is nominated for Best Southern Beach Town. Voters can vote every day until the polls close on September 15.

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