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• Georgia Chamber Releases 2023 Legislative Scorecard

  July 12, 2023

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization, has released its official 2023 Legislative Scorecard showcasing how members of the general assembly voted on the business community’s top issues during the legislative session.

• St. Joseph’s/Candler To Open On-Site Medical Center at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America

  July 11, 2023

  St. Joseph’s/Candler and Hyundai have entered into an agreement for the health system to operate a 7,700 square-foot medical center inside the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America EV Plant to help employees stay their healthiest.

• New Study Finds Unanimous Agreement – Generosity is Critical to Business

  July 11, 2023

  In today’s polarized environment, employed adults in Georgia agree on the importance of generosity in business finds a new report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO. The data confirms that employees are paying attention to how you execute your generosity commitments.

• Step Up Savannah Opens Applications for the 2023 Neighborhood Leadership Academy

  July 10, 2023

  Step Up Savannah is excited to announce the next session of its renowned Neighborhood Leadership Academy program. The 12-week program aims to empower established and emerging leaders within the community through comprehensive leadership training, with a focus on advocacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Small Business Owners Study: American Dream Defined by Comfort, Happiness & Freedom

  July 10, 2023

  New survey results from GoDaddy, show that almost three-quarters of U.S. small business owners say their perception of the American Dream has changed.

• Nominations Open For 2023 Savannah Area Chamber Business Awards

  July 07, 2023

  Every year, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes some of the outstanding businesses in our community and honors individuals that represent local economic drivers in hospitality, manufacturing, and small business.

• Rural Entrepreneurs Face Opportunities and Obstacles

  July 07, 2023

  Rural small businesses face a unique set of challenges, but they also have advantages over their urban and suburban counterparts – such as a tendency to be more profitable.

• Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala is Making a Comeback on November 17th

  July 06, 2023

  The Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala, presented by I.A.T.S.E. Local 491, returns this fall from the pandemic-driven cancelations of the past few years, promising an evening of elegant entertainment in salute to Savannah’s film and TV industry.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Dynamism in Georgia’s Economy

  July 06, 2023

  Economic Dynamism is a term that refers to an economy’s adaptability, resiliency, competitiveness, and ability to respond to disruption. Georgia is no stranger to adaptability and resiliency, proven through our emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the nation’s leading economies.

• Survey: Entrepreneurs Increasingly Motivated to Create Positive Change for Local Communities

  July 06, 2023

  With an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs in the world today, new research conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization shows that founders of small to mid-size companies are more focused on driving positive change for their local communities today compared to 2013, and nearly half feel a responsibility to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

• GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

  July 05, 2023

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors.

• Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Head Appointments for OPB, DNR, EPD, & DCH

  July 05, 2023

  On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp announced numerous appointments for state agencies.

• LEFT LANE Provides Update on Hotel Bardo Savannah

  June 30, 2023

  The newly rebranded Hotel Bardo Savannah, formerly known as The Mansion on Forsyth Park, will open in February 2024. LEFT LANE acquired the Drayton Street property for $52.5M in June 2022, and is set to begin its third and final phase of the multi-million-dollar phased renovation, expansion, and luxury rebranding this summer.

• Georgia’s Life Sciences Make an Impact

  June 30, 2023

  Life Sciences is the fastest-growing industry in the nation, and in Georgia, industry growth is outpacing the national average. In 2021, Georgia’s life sciences companies generated $27.2 billion in direct economic impact and employed more than 78,000 Georgians.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Independence Day Travel Period

  June 30, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its partners are preparing to host more than 2.5 million passengers during the Independence Day holiday period from yesterday through Thursday of next wek. Today is projected to be the busiest day with nearly 367,000 passengers traveling through ATL.

• Georgia Lottery Commemorates 30th Anniversary

  June 29, 2023

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. celebrated its 30th anniversary during a ceremony Wednesday at the Georgia State Capitol. Governor Brian Kemp hosted the event in his ceremonial office, welcoming Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin along with the Lottery’s education partners and special guests.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Session Four Focused on Economic Development in Bryan and Effingham Counties

  June 29, 2023

  Leadership Southeast Georgia, a professional development and leadership program serving 10 coastal counties, held the fourth session of 2023 programming in Bryan and Effingham counties.

• AT&T Expands Fiber Network to Help Close Digital Divide in Savannah

  June 28, 2023

  Continuing our efforts to close the digital divide and connect people wherever they live and work, AT&T is expanding our superfast fiber network to serve more residential and small business locations in Savannah.

• Avelo Airlines Takes Off in Savannah/Hilton Head with New Nonstop Service to the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Region

  June 28, 2023

  Avelo Airlines takes flight today with exclusive nonstop flights to the Philadelphia / Delaware Valley region from Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport. Avelo continues to usher in a new era of affordable, convenient and reliable air service for both Savannah and Hilton Head Customers with the inauguration of this second nonstop route from SAV.

• Savannah Music Festival Announces New Board Chair & Board Members

  June 28, 2023

  The Savannah Music Festival is pleased to announce Mary Armstrong Dugas as the Savannah Music Festival Board Chair for 2023-2025 and to welcome Olivia Parker and David Sneed to the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors.

• Mayor Randall Walker Sworn in as Georgia Municipal Association President

  June 28, 2023

  Mayor of Perry, Randall Walker, has been elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association for 2023-2024. He was sworn in as president at GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 25.

• HunterMaclean Listed in Prestigious Chambers USA 2023 Guide

  June 27, 2023

  HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, was recently ranked in the Chambers USA 2023. Chambers USA is the world’s leading legal data and analytics provider, and their rankings include the most prestigious U.S. law firms.

• AGC Georgia Announces Winners of Prestigious Build Georgia Awards

  June 27, 2023

  The Associated General Contractors of Georgia is proud to recognize member construction firms for outstanding achievements in 2022. The prestigious Build Georgia Awards honor the talented individuals who make up the state’s thriving construction industry.

• Sewon America, Savannah Technical College Sign Training Partnership MOU

  June 26, 2023

  Leadership from Sewon America and Savannah Technical College signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a training partnership at the College’s Effingham Campus.

• Three Companies Win from $10k Prize Pool at the Creative Coast’s FastPitch Startup Event

  June 23, 2023

  The Creative Coast’s FastPitch competition returned in its ninth year at Service Brewing in Savannah on May 24th for an afternoon of startup pitches, prize money, and networking opportunities. Three out of the nine area businesses that participated won cash from a $10k prize pool provided by the Savannah Economic Development Authority.

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