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

December 20, 2021

HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM CHAMBER PRESIDENT AND CEO

As we leave 2021 and look forward to the new year and new beginnings, let us reflect on the strength and perseverance of our community.  In the spirit of the holiday season, there is much to celebrate in Savannah and Chatham County. 2021, even with its challenges, we have seen a steady market rebound in the Coastal Region, and according to the Georgia Southern Coastal Economic Monitor, this trend should continue into 2023.  We are fortunate to have such strong business partnerships and community leadership that continues to meet the challenges of the last two years and future with persistence and sustainability. This holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to our members, volunteers, and dedicated staff that have held the line as we navigated a tumultuous year. Thank you for your continued support—happy holidays, and wishing you a happy and prosperous new year.

Bill Hubbard
President & CEO
Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce

UPCOMING EVENTS

Power Hour Luncheon at Vic’s on the River | Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Coffee Chats at New Realm Brewing & Distilling Company | Wednesday, January 19, 2022

NEWS & INFORMATION

Visit Savannah Marketing Team Win TLC's Board of Directors Award for Tourism and Hospitality Excellence

The Tourism Leadership Council (TLC) awarded the Visit Savannah communications and marketing team the distinguished TLC Board of Directors Award for work on Savannah's COVID-19 tourism recovery plan at their annual awards gala. The team was recognized for quickly and creatively planning a strategy and executing a marketing plan to get Savannah's hospitality community back to work safely and visitors returning to the destination during the pandemic.

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NEW MEMBERS

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

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Visit Savannah Content and Social Media Manager Earns Destinations International's Destination Management Certification

Shannon Lowery, Visit Savannah's content and social media manager, recently completed her Professional in Destination Management certification through Destinations International (DI). The program is part of Destinations International's continuing education offerings and consists of two courses that elaborate on the unique role of destination marketing organizations in their respective communities through the lens of both the marketing and sales departments. 

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RENEWALS

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

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Ambassador Council Names 2022 Council Chair

The 2021 Savannah Area Chamber Ambassador Council celebrated the year by recognizing outgoing 2020/2021 Chairman Brian Hussey's dedicated leadership and commitment to the Ambassador Council. The Chamber is proud to announce LeAndrea Mikell as our 2022 Ambassador Council Chair and look forward to another great year.

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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!

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Visit Savannah Sales Team Attends Holiday Showcase in Chicago

Kellie Linder, National Sales Manager for Visit Savannah, attended Holiday Showcase this week in Chicago. Association Forum sponsors Holiday Showcase, a membership-based group based in Chicago, focused on relationship building between destinations and association executives.  

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Visit Savannah's Shannon Lowery presented to members of the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) about TikTok best practices for DMO's

Last week, the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) featured Visit Savannah's Shannon Lowery and her insight on TikTok best practices for DMO's. Shannon shared valuable information to over 100 attendees regarding social media do's and don't's for one of today's fastest-growing platforms. She highlighted examples of work and lessons from her experience creating and managing Visit Savannah's TikTok account and other social media channels. 

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