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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:

Capturing Good Energy: Element Tree Essentials Introduces Aura Photography to Broughton Street

Downtown retail just got a little more illuminating as Element Tree Essentials celebrated a creative expansion on Friday, July 24. Located at 101 W. Broughton St., the popular boutique marked the occasion by officially unveiling a brand-new, immersive in-store experience: Aura Photography. Founded by Kasey out of Asheville, North Carolina, with a mission to craft clean-ingredient, botanical-infused products and everyday sensory rituals, Element Tree Essentials has quickly become a beloved fixture of Savannah’s shopping district. With the introduction of its new aura imaging setup, the shop invites visitors to look beyond the physical and capture their unique energy fields, blending holistic self-care with interactive art. Whether browsing signature fragrances rooted in Appalachian botanicals or exploring the emotional and spiritual layers of aura photography, the boutique offers a truly one-of-a-kind downtown experience. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Element Tree Essentials on their exciting new service launch and applauds their continued innovation in enriching Savannah’s vibrant retail community.

Upcoming:

The Villas at Bloomingdale
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026,
Time: 11 AM – 12 PM (Cut Ribbon at 11 AM)
Location: 101 Marigold Loop, Bloomingdale, GA 31302
Join us in celebrating the debut of The Villas at Bloomingdale, a beautiful new community designed for comfort, style, and easy living. Featuring thoughtfully crafted homes, modern finishes, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, The Villas at Bloomingdale offers the perfect place to relax, connect, and call home. We’re excited to invite you to our Grand Opening on July 29th at 11:00 AM! Come tour our stunning homes, meet the team, and experience firsthand everything this vibrant new community has to offer. Whether you’re searching for your next home or simply curious, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendar and discover life at The Villas at Bloomingdale—we can’t wait to welcome you!

Cool Sudz Car Wash
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026,
Time: Doors open at 8 AM |Ribbon Cutting at 10 AM
Location: 5440 Augusta Road, Savannah, GA 31408
Cool Sudz Car Wash is excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of our express car wash in Savannah! Join us as we officially relaunch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a full month of exciting promotions, giveaways, and community celebration. Guests can enjoy a FREE Platinum Wash during Grand Re-Opening Week, an exclusive offer of $5 for the first month of our Unlimited Wash Club, sign up for our Loyalty Club for exclusive offers and updates, enter exciting raffles to win prizes—including a TV, an annual Unlimited Wash Club membership, gift cards, and more—and enjoy complimentary air fresheners, snacks, and drinks. Independently owned and woman-owned, Cool Sudz Car Wash is committed to providing a fast, convenient, and high-quality car wash experience while giving back to the communities we serve. We look forward to welcoming our neighbors, local businesses, and community leaders as we celebrate this exciting milestone together.

Home Smiles
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026,
Time: 10 AM (Ribbon Cut at 10:30 AM)
Location: Silas Park at Savannah Harbor | 100 Channel St, Savannah, GA 31421
HomeSmiles Savannah will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Silas Park on Hutchinson Island. As America’s Leader in Preventive Home Maintenance, HomeSmiles helps homeowners protect their biggest investment with services like gutter cleaning, window washing, dryer vent cleaning, pressure washing, and more. Join us for coffee, pastries, and a raffle for a free Whole Home Soft Wash. We will also be collecting school supply donations for Chatham County Schools, including crayons, pencils, and clear book bags. RSVP by July 31st by texting 803-381-5055 or emailing sa******@********es.com.

The Coastal Gullah Geechee & Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce
Date: Friday, August 7, 2026,
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: West Broad Bandshell | 514 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401
The Coastal Gullah Geechee & Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate its official Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the West Broad Bandshell, located at 514 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401. Doors open at 5:30pm and there is plenty of parking! This celebration will bring together culture, commerce, community, and legacy through food, drinks, live storytelling by Lillian Grant-Baptiste, the Kwanzaa365 African dancers, a special surprise guest from the Congo of Africa, and check presentations to small business owners. Proceeds will benefit the SAFE Shelter. Guests are encouraged to register on our website:
https://coastalgullahgeecheeafrocarribeanchamber.com/

Holiday Inn Savannah S I-95 Gateway
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026,
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM (Cut ribbon at 4 PM)
Location: 11 Gateway Boulevard East, Savannah, GA 31419
The Holiday Inn Savannah S I-95 Gateway invites the Savannah business community, local partners, and Chamber members to celebrate the official Grand Re-Opening of the newly renovated hotel on Wednesday, August 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the hotel has been completely transformed with refreshed guest rooms, upgraded public spaces, enhanced meeting facilities, and an updated food and beverage experience designed to better serve both business and leisure travelers visiting the Savannah area. Guests are invited to tour the renovated hotel, network with local business leaders, enjoy complimentary food and beverages, and learn more about the property’s offerings for corporate travel, meetings, events, and group accommodations. The celebration will also feature a ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce at 4 p.m. The Holiday Inn Savannah S I-95 Gateway is conveniently located just off Interstate 95 and serves as a gateway to Historic Savannah, the Port of Savannah, Gulfstream Aerospace, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, Fort Stewart, and many of the region’s leading businesses and attractions. We look forward to celebrating this exciting new chapter with our community and partners.

SAV Guide
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026,
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Cut ribbon at 6:30 PM)
Location: Common Restaurant | 118 E. Broughton Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Join Haydn and the SAV Guide team as we celebrate the official opening of savguide.com at The Room at Common on Thursday, August 6th starting at 5:30 PM. This new local event digital hub is designed to be the easiest way to find and navigate happenings near you. From live music and festivals to art shows and neighborhood gatherings, you can discover what’s happening, save events you’re interested in, buy tickets, and get reminders so you never miss out on the local pulse. We invite you to network, celebrate this new digital resource, and toast to the future of Savannah’s event scene.