NEWS
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! Thank you to our sponsor the Current Agency for your support!
Congratulations:
Cricket Wireless Celebrates Grand Opening in Savannah
Authorized Cricket Wireless Retailer Blaine Jacob Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Abercorn Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 13th. As a long-standing partner of Savannah Feed the Hungry and other local nonprofits, Cricket Wireless is committed to supporting the Savannah community. The Chamber congratulates Cricket Wireless on its successful grand opening and welcomes it to the Southside!
Upcoming:
Shu Hot Pot & Korean BBQ
Date: Wednesday, February 19th
Time: 11 AM
Location: 20 E. Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405
Join Shu Hot Pot & Korean BBQ in celebrating our grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, February 19th at 11 AM. Located at 20 E Derenne Ave., Savannah, GA 31405, your hot pot on Derenne offers a unique dining experience where you can cook your own meals at the table. Our restaurant features a diverse menu with a wide selection of fresh ingredients, including meat, seafood, and vegetables.
Johnson Matthey Process Technologies, Inc.
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025,
Time: 3 PM (cutting the ribbon at 3:15PM)
Location: 214 Bourne Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31408
Johnson Matthey (JM) is a global leader in sustainable technologies. With over 200 years of sustained commitment to innovation and technological breakthroughs, JM improves the performance, function and safety of customers’ products. JM develops fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) additives for refining customers to improve product yields while reducing unit operation emissions. JM have recently purchased state-of-the-art Advanced Cracking Evaluation (ACE) units and peripheral equipment from Kayser Technology Inc (KTI), to enhance the performance of existing FCC additives further and accelerate new product development. This acquisition strengthens JM’s technical and R&D capabilities, providing significant competitive advantages. Investing locally also creates long-term economic benefits and contributes towards making Savannah a center of innovation and research with opportunities to attract qualitative partnerships with refining customers from across the world. JM is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Savannah plant on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 3 pm to mark this occasion. If you are interested in attending, please email shahla.ellson@matthey.com by February 19th. Due to space constraints, places are limited.
Springhill Suites by Marriott Savannah Historic District
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025,
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: 150 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Join us as we unveil the newly renovated Springhill Suites Savannah Downtown! Experience our refreshed design, upgraded amenities, and enhanced guest experience. Enjoy live entertainment, refreshments, and exclusive tours showcasing our stunning transformation.
Savannah Celtic Tour by Midnight Mist
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025,
Time: 10 AM – 11 AM
Location: Celtic Cross Monument at Emmet Park | 4089 E Bay Street Savannah, GA 31401
Please join Midnight Mist in cutting the ceremonial red ribbon to launch Savannah Celtic Tour at 10 AM on Friday, February 28th at the Celtic Cross Monument at Emmet Park. The first tour will occur on March 1st, St. David’s Day, the Patron Saint of Wales. Explore the making of Savannah through the lives of those from the Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This tour has been compiled and researched by three guides (Brigid, Tanaya, and Dylan), who all bring their ancestries together to make this tour unique. Brigid’s family originates from Limerick in the Emerald Isle (Ireland), Tanaya’s descendants come from the land of the thistle (Scotland), and Dylan is from the land of the dragon (Wales). Whoever leads the tour will bring to life the stories and histories of those who helped build the city of Savannah. Tours will run in rain or shine during the daytime, each day of the week. It starts at the Celtic Cross in Emmet Park and ends in Ellis Square. The Savannah Celtic Tour lasts a maximum of two hours. Tours can be booked online at www.historyandhaints.com.
Britt’s Funky Stitch
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025,
Time: 12 PM
Location: 714 Mall Blvd, Ste 2, Savannah, GA 31406
Britt’s Funky Stitch will celebrate our ribbon cutting alongside a festive afternoon of drinks, snacks, and all the green jewelry, apparel, & hostess gifts a Savannahian needs to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day season! Brittany Milward, owner & artist, creates hand-embroidered pieces for you & your home. She also designs and makes semi-precious gemstone & freshwater pearl necklaces with a full charm bar. Additionally, we feature a carefully curated selection of art, stationery, & apparel from other local and small businesses.
SESCO Lighting
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025,
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (cutting ribbon at 5 PM)
Location: 1323 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
SESCO is honoring its newest Georgia location on Thursday, March 6, 2025, by inviting clients and the Savannah building and design community to our long-awaited Grand Opening! Please join us in celebrating both our new digs and our partnership from 4:30-7:30 pm. The official Ribbon cutting is at 5:00 pm. Enjoy eats from the Smashed Savannah food truck, beverages, door prizes, and more! SESCO Lighting offers holistic commercial lighting solutions that promote smart functionality, impactful aesthetics, and environmental consciousness. Empowered by an ESOP ownership structure, the SESCO team is dedicated to fostering enduring client relationships while championing the future of sustainable lighting practices.
Goodwill Southeast Georgia
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Time: 9 AM
Location: 12052 Middleground Rd, Savannah, GA 31419
Goodwill Southeast Georgia is excited to announce the opening of a new Savannah retail store and donation center as part of its 60th Anniversary celebrations. A community ribbon-cutting is set for Thursday, March 27 at 9 a.m. at the new store location, 12052 Middleground Rd., Savannah, GA 31419. Goodwill Southeast Georgia is a non-profit social enterprise that transforms lives through education, skills training, and employment opportunities, empowering individuals to reach their highest potential. The sale of gently used items at our 16 retail stores supports this mission by funding our six Opportunity Centers. Goodwill Southeast Georgia is here to help anyone facing any barrier to employment reach their goals. We offer wraparound support through a network of community partners—so there’s no wrong door when you come visit us.
Element Savannah Midtown
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025,
Time: 11 AM
Location: 26 W Fairmont Ave, Savannah, GA 31406
Erica Davis Catering
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025,
Time: 5 PM
Location: 2215 Rowland Ave, Ste B, Savannah, GA 31404
Please join Erica Davis Catering on Wednesday, April 9th at 5 PM for the grand opening of Erica Davis Catering’s new location. Indulge in delicious bites, network with fellow food enthusiasts, and cut the ribbon with us celebrating Erica Davis Catering, a voted best in Savannah for three years running. From elegant wedding receptions to corporate events and private parties, Erica Davis Catering offers a range of services to cater to your every need. Our commitment to quality, flavor, and exceptional service ensures a memorable dining and event experience.
SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show 10th Anniversary
Date: Friday, April 11, 2025,
Time: 6 PM
Location: Ology Gallery | 415 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404 (Around Back)
The Savannah Clay Community invites you to cut the ceremonial red ribbon with us at the opening reception of SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show on Friday, April 11th, from 6 PM – 8 PM. SIP 2025 is the 10th Anniversary of our annual national exhibition featuring around 200 functional ceramic cups, mugs, yunomi, and more from clay artists across the country. It shows the diversity of drinking vessels as an art form and allows visitors to become owners of hand-crafted ceramics. All cup sales benefit each artist, and a percentage of proceeds will be donated to CERF+ to help craft artists affected by natural disasters rebuild. The Savannah Clay Community is an organization formed to build strength and support for all ceramicists within Savannah by encouraging the promotion, growth, and education of the ceramic arts. We recognize and aid the development of emerging and established ceramicists in Savannah and encourage the local creative economy to give artists more opportunities to earn income from their artwork.
