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The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce will bring together business leaders, military personnel, veterans, and community partners on Thursday, November 12, for its annual Veterans Day Tribute & Military Briefing Luncheon at the Air Dominance Center in Savannah.

Held in recognition of Veterans Day, the annual luncheon offers the business community an opportunity to honor the service and sacrifices of America’s military heroes across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, while highlighting the critical role the region’s military installations and units play in national defense, economic development, and workforce growth.

Major General Richard “Dwayne” Wilson, Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard, will deliver a keynote address on November 12, providing updates on current National Guard military operations, regional defense initiatives, and military readiness.

“Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield alone generate more than $5.8 billion in regional economic activity and support nearly 45,000 jobs, underscoring the tremendous economic importance of our military community,” said Bert Brantley, President and CEO of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce.

“And that impact extends across the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and all who serve our nation. But beyond the economic numbers are the extraordinary men and women who defend our freedoms and the families who sacrifice alongside them. As business leaders, we have a responsibility to take time to honor their service, express our gratitude, and strengthen the community partnerships that support them. Their dedication and sacrifice help make our region a stronger, safer, and more prosperous place to live and work.”

According to a Georgia Southern University economic impact analysis, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield generate approximately $5.81 billion in regional economic output and support 44,950 jobs across seven Southeast Georgia counties. Beyond these installations, military personnel and units representing multiple branches of the Armed Forces contribute to the Savannah region’s economy, workforce, and national defense mission.

The luncheon will also underscore the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to supporting active-duty personnel, veterans, transitioning service members, and military families while strengthening relationships between the business community and military units throughout the coastal region. For more information, contact Conni Reynolds.