Military
There are more than 30,000 active military personnel, contractors and civilian support staff working within the Savannah MSA. In the Low Country of South Carolina, 25,000 active military serve within Beaufort and Jasper counties. Simply put, the economic impact of our military is beyond reproach. Just the annual financial impact of Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield is $4.4 billion. Add military retirees, military families and other groups connected to our men and women in uniform in this area, and you will find one of largest and diverse collections of military assets in the country.
In order to foster the relationships with our military leaders and provide the necessary support for our troops, the Chamber has an active Military Affairs Council. The Council serves at the call of the Chair, Dr. Bill Cathcart. The Council conducts quarterly meetings which include an annual Military Appreciation Luncheon to collectively honor our region’s heroes.
