The Creative Coast (CC)
You already know us! We’re a non-profit organization that attracts,
nurtures, and promotes brain-based business in Savannah. Our goal is to
make it easy for business prospects to get in, get setup, get connected and
be successful in this cool coastal city
A public/private partnership, CC leverages Savannah’s unique blend of
bright talent, leading-edge technologies, and exceptionally high quality of
life to assist the growth and success of creative and technical businesses in
the Savannah Coastal Region.
The cSpot
The “c” stands for Creative. The “Spot” refers to a central “spot” (literally and figuratively) for folks to meet and network. Together, you have cSpot, Savannah’s most happening social hour, a veritable breeding ground of brain-based idea sharing and cocktailed conversing.
Savannah Downtown Business Association
The Savannah DBA holds monthly luncheon meetings that allow members to share what they do, meet other members, and enjoy a short presentation about something relevant to small business owners/managers. We also hold other special events throughout the year.
Information Technology Professionals Association of Savannah
ITPA Savannah is a society of IT Professionals who come together to share information about the latest technology trends and solutions. Members include IT Professionals working in the public and private sectors; in the technology industries; and in academia. Their aim is to provide a venue that brings the Savannah community of IT Professionals together to enhance their skills, promote education, share cutting edge solutions and develop professional relationships.
Green Drinks Savannah
GreenDrinks Savannah is a networking group initiated by local non-profits and businesses to engage community members in an informal setting. Savannahians love to socialize and they love to improve Savannah. GreenDrinks aims to provide an opportunity for both!
Buy Local Savannah
Buy Local is a program that spotlights local businesses that contribute to our economic prosperity and encourage community activism. While local businesses do not have the same purchasing power as national chains, they do have a competitive advantage – THEY KNOW THEIR MARKET. This is done by employing local people, making decisions locally and keeping their earnings in the local community through employee compensation promotions and capital investments.
Small Business Chamber
The Small Business Chamber of Savannah, Georgia is “an organization working for the success of the small business community ”. We achieve this through Networking events, sharing Information with other members, educational workshops, and speaking engagements /sponsorship opportunities for increasing the visibility of YOUR company in our community, and by providing access to media, business, social & community leaders.
Young Professionals of Savannah
YPS serve as a platform for young professionals to engage
the community through involvement in entrepreneurial,
political, civic, and cultural events within the Greater
Savannah Area and to model as the new generation of leaders
within our community through professional development,
networking, and social responsibility.
Leadership Savannah
Forty-two individuals are chosen from the greater Savannah area to engage in a two year commitment to improve their leadership skills so that they can improve their community. Leadership Savannah’s aim is to inspire participants to gain a better understanding of themselves and their individual leadership styles as well as a deeper knowledge of the Savannah community and how it fits in the regional, state, national, and global economy.
Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is a 2000+ membership based
organization that provides a wide array of services to encourage networking
within the business community and to assist with marketing businesses. The
Chamber currently focuses on workforce development, preservation and
enhancement of Savannah’s military installations and personnel, advocacy for
business in matters of public policy, relocation of families and small businesses,
and increasing tourism and business travel room nights and expenditures.
The Chamber is an umbrella structured organization which includes the
operations of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Manufacturer’s Council,
Military Affairs Council, Sports Council, Small Business Council, and
Leadership Savannah.