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Thank you to the 2026 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, The Current Agency: A Digital and Creative Agency

Please support your fellow Chamber members by attending these upcoming ribbon-cutting and grand opening events, and join us in congratulating the members below who recently hosted a celebration!

Congratulations:

Elevated Style in City Market: Morgan Rae Boutique Opens Second Downtown Location

A beloved Broughton Street staple expanded its footprint, as Morgan Rae Boutique officially celebrated the grand opening of its second location in City Market. Situated at 309 W. Julian St., Upper Level, the new boutique kicked off the day with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by an all-day open house and evening cocktail celebration. Founder Morgan and her team welcomed community leaders, longtime clients, and new shoppers to explore the elevated retail space, which features curated women’s fashion, unique accessories, and personalized styling services. Building on seven years of local success, the second location marks a significant growth milestone for the local small business. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Morgan Rae Boutique on its expansion and celebrates its continued success in Savannah’s historic retail sector.

Growing the Lowcountry: Taylor’s Landscape Supply Celebrates Second Savannah Location

Taylor’s Landscape Supply & Nursery expanded its local footprint with the official grand opening of its second Savannah location—and sixth across the Lowcountry. Situated at 1219 E. Montgomery Cross Road, the new east-side center hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting, welcoming neighborhood residents, local contractors, and business partners. Designed to support both DIY enthusiasts and professional landscapers, the expanded nursery provides quality products, landscape materials, and personalized service tailored to coastal Georgia. The new location underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to community investment and sustainable local growth. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Taylor’s Landscape Supply & Nursery on its expansion and looks forward to its continued partnership with Savannah’s business community.

A Historic Scoop in Starland: Leopold’s Ice Cream Opens New Bull Street Location

Savannah’s legendary ice cream tradition expanded into the city’s creative core, as Leopold’s Ice Cream officially opened its newest store in the Starland District. Located at 2400 Bull St., Suite 4, the iconic 107-year-old brand celebrated its opening by welcoming neighborhood families, artists, and longtime patrons with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Bridging Savannah’s historic legacy with Starland’s vibrant, arts-driven energy, the new shop serves Stratton Leopold’s super-premium, time-honored recipes in a neighborhood-centered setting. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Leopold’s Ice Cream on this exciting new milestone and celebrates its continued dedication to sweetest traditions in Savannah.

Upcoming:

Human Interest
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026,
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Toast at 4 PM)
Location: The Waving Girl Rooftop | 220 E. Bryan Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Celebrate the launch of Human Interest in Savannah! Human Interest invites you to a Champagne Toast on Thursday, October 15 at 3:30 PM at The Waving Girl Rooftop (220 E Bryan St, Savannah, GA 31401) to mark Human Interest’s official launch in Savannah. Come network with local business leaders, enjoy drinks and light bites, and take in the rooftop views while celebrating new community partnerships. As a leading digital-first 401(k) and retirement benefits provider, Human Interest is on a mission to ensure every worker can save for their future. Human Interest offers automated payroll integrations, low-cost investments, and flexible retirement solutions, designed to eliminate cost, hassle, and administrative complexity for small and mid-sized businesses. This makes it easy for local employers to offer competitive benefits and attract top talent.

Cosimo
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026,
Time: 4 PM – 6 PM (Cut ribbon at 4:30 PM)
Location: Upper Level – Parlor Floor | 6 E Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Join us as we officially welcome Cosimo to Savannah’s Historic District with a community Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, October 16! Festivities run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the parlor floor of the historic 1854 brownstone at 6 E. Liberty Street. Curated by stylist and designer Emily Morabito Lacey, Cosimo offers a thoughtfully selected collection of womenswear, menswear, home goods, fine art, and books under twelve-foot ceilings and historic marble fireplaces. Local residents, business leaders, and visitors are invited to tour the new space, explore rotating art exhibitions in partnership with Cleo the Project Space, and help us celebrate this stylish new addition to Savannah’s retail community!

Smashbird
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026,
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM (Cut ribbon at 4:30 PM)
Location: 13051 Abercorn Street, Ste B5, Savannah, GA 31419
Smashbird is officially getting smashed! Join us Saturday, October 17 from 5–9 PM for our Grand Opening at 13051 Abercorn St., Suite B5. We’re serving up thin, crispy-edged smash burgers, hand-battered chicken tendies & wings, crave-worthy fries, and housemade sauces that hit different. And because burgers deserve a little mayhem, SmashTown’s Mobile Rage Room will be onsite at Smashbird all night. Expect gift card giveaways, special coupons with every order, discounted rage room vouchers, music, good food, and plenty of chaos. Come hungry. Come ready to smash (quite literally.)

Livingood’s
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026,
Time: 11 AM – 12 PM (Ribbon Cut at 11:15 AM)
Location: 1326 E Hwy 80, Pooler, GA 31322
On Thursday, October 22 at 11AM, Livingood’s will celebrate the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 138,000 square foot headquarters and showroom at 1326 East Highway 80 in Pooler. The family-owned company is celebrating 50 years in business this year. Founded in 1976 by Phyllis and Dale Livingood in Savannah, GA, over the years the company has grown to include locations in Savannah and Pooler, GA, and Okatie, SC. Livingood’s sells appliances, bedding, plumbing fixtures, and more. The company’s combination of competitive pricing, a wide selection, and customer service are keys to Livingood’s continued success.

Asclepian Age and Regenerative Care
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026,
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Cut Ribbon at 3:30 PM)
Location: 4810 Bluffton Parkway, Ste 101, Bluffton, SC 29910
Asclepian Age & Regenerative Care is proud to celebrate its ribbon cutting and welcome the community to its Bluffton clinic. Founded by John and Sunny Kurtz, the practice is led clinically by John, a physician assistant who served 27 years in the military. He brings that same commitment to service to every patient he cares for.
Asclepian ARC offers personalized, evidence-based care in hormone optimization, menopause care, male TRT, medical weight loss, regenerative PRP, and sexual wellness. John takes time to understand each patient’s goals and create a care plan tailored to their needs. Serving Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Savannah, and the surrounding communities, Asclepian ARC is dedicated to helping people feel and function their best as they age.

Savannah’s Candy Kitchen West End
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026,
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM (Cut ribbon at 11 AM)
Location: 427 W River Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Savannah’s Candy Kitchen is excited to announce the opening of its third Savannah location on Wednesday, October 28th! As a family-run business with three generations of candy makers, we’re proud to continue growing in our hometown and expanding our presence along Savannah’s iconic River Street. For more than 30 years, Savannah’s Candy Kitchen has been sharing traditional Southern sweets and family recipes with locals and visitors alike. From handmade pralines and pecan pies to saltwater taffy and other classic confections, we’re excited to welcome the community to our newest location and continue a family tradition rooted in Savannah.

Echo Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham – Savannah
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026,
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Ribbon Cut at 4:00 PM)
Location: 185 W. Mulberry Blvd., Savannah, GA 31407
Echo Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham is excited to celebrate the opening of its newest Savannah-area hotel with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 29! Designed with longer stays in mind, Echo Suites offers guests a comfortable, convenient and affordable home away from home. Each thoughtfully designed suite features modern amenities, including in-room kitchens, spacious living areas and everything guests need to settle in—whether traveling for work, relocating to the area, visiting family or simply needing an extended stay. We are proud to become part of the growing Savannah and Pooler business communities and look forward to building strong partnerships with local businesses, organizations and community leaders.

Madison Oaks Apartments
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026,
Time: 3:30 PM – 5 PM (Cut ribbon at 4 PM)
Location: 100 Fair Oaks Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
You’re invited to celebrate the grand opening of Madison Oaks Apartments on Wednesday, November 4th at 3:30 PM in Savannah, GA. Come and learn about our community and potentially become a part of our community as well! Enjoy light refreshments, community, and networking. We can’t wait to welcome you to Madison Oaks!

Maizal
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026,
Time: 11 AM
Location: 2018 Habersham Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Maizal — Savannah’s first and only gluten-free café — will host a special ribbon cutting ceremony at the corner of Habersham Street and East 37th Street in Savannah’s Starland District on Thursday, November 5th at 11 a.m. Owned and operated by Big Bon Bodega partners Kay Heritage and Shahin Afsharian, Maizal is a unique concept developed by Bogota, Colombia native, chef and Big Bon team member Marisol Borrego. The new Colombian café and special event space will serve authentic arepas, Colombian-inspired bowls, handmade pastries, locally roasted Colombian coffee, smoothies and more.

The Gameshow Trolley
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026,
Time: 10:30 AM (Ribbon Cut at 10:45 AM)
Location: Savannah Visitor Information Center | 301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401

Starland Soul Mural Fest
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026,
Time: 4 PM – 7 PM (Ribbon Cut at 4:30 PM)
Location: Starland Village | 2213 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Starland Village is inviting local Savannah artists to transform its newest residential community into a public canvas through the Starland Soul Mural Fest, a citywide mural competition celebrating the creativity, culture and character of the Starland District. Please join us in celebrating the Mural Festival and opening of the new living community with a ribbon cutting at 4:30pm on Friday, November 6th. As Starland Village becomes part of the neighborhood, the development hopes the mural festival will become an annual tradition that brings together artists, residents, businesses and visitors while highlighting Savannah’s vibrant arts scene!

Midtown Mutts Veterinary Care
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026,
Time: 12 PM
Location: 2815 Williams Street, Savannah, GA 31404
Join us as we celebrate a milestone year with Midtown Mutts Veterinary Care for their official one-year anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, November 19 at 12:00 p.m.! Local pet owners, business leaders, and community members are invited to gather at 2815 Williams Street to mark a full year of compassionate, fear-free veterinary care in Savannah. This special celebration also serves as the grand finale for our “Paws and Give Thanks” Food and Blanket Drive, supporting local families and pets in need ahead of the holidays. Come celebrate with the Midtown Mutts team and tour the clinic.

Neighborhood Vet
Date: Friday, December 4, 2026,
Time: 12 PM – 2 PM (Ribbon Cut at 1 PM)
Location: 111 W. Anderson St, Savannah, GA 31401
Neighborhood Vet Dog & Cat Wellness Clinic invites the Savannah community to celebrate its first anniversary with A Very Merry Neighborhood, a festive holiday celebration and official ribbon cutting on Friday, December 4th. Founded by Dr. Kinsey, Neighborhood Vet provides welcoming, personalized wellness and primary care for dogs and cats with an emphasis on low-stress visits and transparent pricing. Guests are invited to enjoy Santa Paws holiday photos, a Revival Coffee holiday pop-up, Bubbles & Cheer, Sweet Delights & Bites, a Pet Treat Bar, complimentary Neighborhood Vet shirts and tote bags, holiday pet shopping, clinic tours, and more. The celebration will also feature Empty the Tree for One Love, benefiting One Love Animal Rescue. Guests who donate $5 or more can choose an ornament from the tree as Neighborhood Vet works toward its goal of emptying the tree by Christmas. The One-Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting will take place at 1:00 p.m. We look forward to celebrating our first year in the neighborhood with our clients, community partners, friends, and fellow Savannah businesses.