NEWS

Please support your fellow Chamber members by attending these upcoming ribbon-cutting and grand opening events with the members of your Ribbon Cutting Council!

Congratulations:

New Oak Theatre Launches Inaugural Professional Season

The regional arts scene celebrated a milestone as New Oak Theatre officially launched its first professional season with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Jan. 9. The ceremony, held at the Tybee Post Theater, preceded the opening night of the intimate musical I Do! I Do! In partnership with the Tybee Post Theater, New Oak Theatre aims to deliver professional productions that reflect the city’s unique spirit. While currently performing at various venues, the company is building toward a permanent dinner theater home in Savannah focused on storytelling and community connection. The inaugural production, a 50-year journey of marriage from the creators of The Fantasticks, marks the start of the theatre’s mission to cultivate imagination and strengthen the local creative economy. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates New Oak Theatre on its debut and applauds the collaborative spirit driving this new chapter for local performing arts.

Upcoming:

Judge Realty
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 11 AM
Location: 5202 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
Judge Realty will host a special ribbon cutting ceremony at its new headquarters in Savannah on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 11 a.m. A local leader in commercial and residential real estate as well as property management, Judge Realty is currently celebrating 21 years in Savannah with a newly renovated 2,500 square foot office space. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Lori Judge, Judge Realty buys, builds and invests in a variety of assets, including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate. Core services include sales and acquisitions, leasing, development and property management for clients in a wide range of industries.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of the Low Country
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026,
Time: 3 PM
Location: 7307 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Ste B, Savannah, GA 31406

Kilwins of Savannah
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026,
Time: 1 PM
Location: 205 West Congress St, Savannah, GA 31401

First Day Homecare #024
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026,
Time: 11 AM
Location: 22 Park of Commerce Way, Ste B, Savannah, GA 31405

Carnegie Library Heritage Center
Date: Friday, February 20, 2026,
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM (Ribbon cut at 10:30 AM)
Location: 537 E Henry St, Savannah, GA 31401
Live Oak Public Libraries will reopen the historic Carnegie Library on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM, following renovation and restoration. The Library, originally opened in 1914 with funding from local African American Savannahians and the Carnegie Corporation, is reopening under a new name, the Carnegie Library Heritage Center, to preserve and celebrate its powerful
legacy. Through museum-quality exhibits, oral history recordings and interactive displays, the Center will honor the library’s role as a beacon of knowledge and community empowerment. Including the Carnegie Library Heritage Center, the Live Oak Public Library system consists of sixteen branches in three counties. Its mission is to Inspire the Community to Grow, Create, Discover and Explore. All LOPL programs and services are free and open to the public.

Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026,
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM (Ribbon Cut at 11 AM)
Location: 340 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah GA 31401
Join us in celebrating the grand reopening of the Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., the center will host the family-friendly “Earth is Blue” Block Party until 3 p.m. Come explore the newly reimagined, museum-quality exhibits and enjoy the exciting, family-friendly environmental and sustainability block party in the heart of downtown Savannah. This one-day celebration will mark a major milestone for ocean literacy and conservation engagement in our region – and we want our community and partners to join us in celebration. The free event features local vendors, hands-on activities, and food and drink. Event vendors and activities will be held across the street in the adjacent parking lots.

Premier Implants and Dentures
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026,
Time: 3 PM – 6 PM (Ribbon Cut at 3:30 PM)
Location: 1450 Dean Forest Rd, Ste C, Savannah GA 31406
Premier Implants & Dentures will celebrate its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, February 28, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. We invite you to join our team for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and a tour of the new state-of-the-art dental practice. Premier Implants & Dentures is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate implant and denture care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. With a focus on restoring confidence, function, and quality of life, the practice is proud to serve Garden City and the greater Savannah area with advanced dental solutions and personalized patient care.

Element by Westin Pooler Savannah Airport
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026,
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Location: 100 Davol Street, Pooler, GA 31322