Quality of Life
Area Development magazine named Savannah “One of the top 10 hot spots for entrepreneurs.” Savannah is a cosmopolitan community with a European flair and rich historical tradition. According to the Georgia Trend magazine, “our city is a carefully preserved colonial coastal village with a hip lifestyle that is attracting new residents.” Savannah has a diverse economy, one that consistently weathers national economic cycles. With a strong business and employment base, Savannah is an ideal city for any business or family.
Savannah and Chatham County are blessed with a strong and diverse education community. 2007 has been a year of growth, success and expansion. With coastal Georgia’s recent economic rebound, the demand for well-educated and skilled employees is growing daily. The local education community is concentrating its collective resources into providing outstanding preparatory education as well as skilled individuals to meet local workforce demands.
Workforce Development is a top priority in Savannah. Students need to acknowledge, access and acquire the necessary skills to be successful in today’s business and industries. Strong academics and technical skills, coupled with lifelong learning, will be key for students to have a productive future. Another important ingredient is learning within a workplace context. It is important for students to connect what they learn in school to what they will need to know within our technologically advanced world of work. Several programs exist to strengthen education and training by providing apprenticeships, internships, job shadow experiences, curriculum development, contextual learning and professional development opportunities.
The Chamber also provides assistance with governmental affairs by lobbying on the local, state and federal levels. The business community needs the unified voice the Chamber provides. It also keeps members updated and alerts members to opportunities for individual advocacy.
