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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:

New Ownership Marks Fresh Chapter for Flip Flop Shops Savannah

Downtown’s retail landscape received a fresh burst of energy as Flip Flop Shops celebrated its official re-grand opening on Thursday, March 12. Located at 100 Bull St., the ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a new chapter for this locally owned and operated boutique situated in the heart of Savannah’s vibrant Historic District. Specializing in premium comfort footwear and coastal lifestyle apparel, Flip Flop Shops serves as a key contributor to the downtown experience for both residents and the city’s millions of annual visitors. By providing a welcoming environment and high-quality beachwear, the shop continues to bolster Savannah’s renowned hospitality industry. This successful re-launch reinforces the economic vitality of our small business community and highlights the unique charm that makes Bull Street a premier destination for shoppers in the Lowcountry. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Flip Flop Shops Savannah on their re-grand opening and applauds their continued investment in our city’s thriving retail and tourism sectors.

Picker Joe’s Antique Mall Unveils Expanded Vintage Market at New Location

The local treasure-hunting experience reached a new scale as Picker Joe’s Antique Mall & Vintage Market hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 14. Now located in an expanded space at 66 W. Montgomery Cross Road, the event welcomed the community into a curated world of antiques, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind furniture. The evening featured a “retro vibe” complete with music, food, and drinks, creating a lively atmosphere that reflects the brand’s unique vintage identity. Beyond the celebration of its new chapter, the event served a greater cause by benefiting Coastal Pet Rescue, demonstrating Picker Joe’s commitment to community partnership. This significant expansion provides Savannah residents and visitors with a premier destination for discovering historic finds while strengthening the city’s eclectic small business landscape. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Picker Joe’s Antique Mall & Vintage Market on their successful relocation and applauds their dedication to both local business growth and animal welfare.

Upcoming:

Pine Grove Townhomes
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026,
Time: 2 PM – 6 PM (Cut Ribbon at 2:30 PM)
Location: 105 Burrows Way, Guyton, GA 31312
Join Pine Grove Townhomes on March 26 from 2–6 PM as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Guyton’s newest luxury townhome community! Come and tour the homes, explore the community, and help us mark this exciting addition to the Guyton area. Pine Grove Townhomes is excited to bring a new level of luxury living to Guyton with the introduction of 144 brand-new three-bedrooms, two-and-a-half-bath townhomes. Designed with comfort and style in mind, each home features spacious floor plans, modern finishes, and stainless-steel appliances. Residents will also enjoy thoughtfully designed community amenities including a meeting center, dog park, scenic pond with water features, and a playground. We look forward to welcoming you to Pine Grove Townhomes!

The Little Gym of Savannah
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026,
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: 7400 Abercorn St, Ste 812, Savannah, GA 31406
Get ready, Savannah…the fun is about to flip into high gear! Join us for our grand opening on Saturday, April 4th from 10 AM – 1 PM. Enjoy high-energy gym time, creative crafts, exciting giveaways, raffles, and nonstop fun for the whole family! The Little Gym is a gymnastics-based fitness and development center that offers structured, movement-based classes for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. It focuses on sports skills and imaginative play in a fun, safe, non-competitive environment designed to help children build coordination, confidence, and social skills.

The Sticks Society
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026,
Time: 12 PM
Location: 4809 Augusta Rd, Garden City, GA 31408
The Sticks Society invites the community to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of its new boutique cigar retail and lounge in Garden City. What began as a mobile cigar experience serving weddings, private events, and corporate gatherings has evolved into a thoughtfully designed brick and mortar destination focused on education, culture, and connection. Founded by a veteran family, The Sticks Society blends Southern hospitality with a modern, welcoming atmosphere where both new and experienced cigar enthusiasts can feel at home. Guests can expect a curated cigar selection, personalized service, and an approachable lounge experience. Join us as we mark this exciting milestone and officially welcome The Sticks Society to the Garden City business community.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Savannah Chatham Parkway
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026,
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM (Cut Ribbon at 4 PM)
Location: 2002 Chatham Center Dr, Savannah, GA 31405
Please join TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Savannah-Chatham Parkway, on Thursday, April 9th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. as we officially celebrate our grand opening. We proudly opened on January 27th as the newest addition to the Ideal Hospitality portfolio. Conveniently located just off I-16 at Exit 165, the hotel is easily spotted from the highway and offers exceptional accessibility for travelers. Featuring 112 spacious suite-style accommodations, TownePlace Suites provides a home-like environment while traveling away from home, enjoying flexibility, and a spacious suite with a full kitchen for both short and extended stays. Guests can enjoy thoughtful amenities, including a complimentary breakfast served each morning and free parking. Guests are invited to tour the property, connect with the team, and experience firsthand all that TownePlace Suites Savannah Chatham Parkway has to offer.

American Red Cross Southeast GA Operations Center
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026,
Time: 10 AM (Ceremony begins promptly at 10 AM)
Location: 2500 E. President St, Savannah, GA 31401
Please join the American Red Cross for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony on Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m., celebrating the grand opening of our newly remodeled Southeast Georgia Operations Center in Savannah – a transformative investment that will strengthen disaster response, blood services, and community support across the region. This newly renovated facility brings the regional chapter office, blood services, and disaster services under one roof, creating a unified, sustainable and accessible hub that will enhance service delivery while saving the organization more than $200,000 annually. This centralized, community-focused hub is designed to strengthen local volunteer engagement and significantly improve emergency response capabilities with rapid-deployment access for both personnel and equipment. The design emphasizes collaboration, efficiency and long‑term impact – helping the Red Cross respond to disasters faster and support local families when they need it most.

Fleurish Creative Studio
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026,
Time: 9:30 AM – 12 PM (Cut ribbon at 10 AM)
Location: 1190 King George Blvd, Savannah, Georgia 31419
We invite all the City of Savannah to join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate creativity, community, and connection! Fleurish Creative Studio is Savannah’s newest creative destination offering paint & sip experiences, hands-on workshops, family-friendly programming, private events, and private celebrations. Within every event we create an atmosphere for people to pause and regroup with mindful creativity that is guided by the owners. Join us for studio tours, class previews, and family-friendly fun! Come experience why Fleurish Creative Studio was named the 2025 Best New Business in Savannah! www.fleurishcreativestudio.com

City Storage River Street
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026,
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM (Cut ribbon at 4:30 PM)
Location: 560 Indian Street, Savannah, GA 31401
City Storage River Street is celebrating its 10-year anniversary serving downtown and mid-town Savannah residents and businesses with quality, professionally managed, 100% climate controlled self-storage. City Storage, winner of the Georgia Self-Storage Association’s industry award for creative repurposing of a historic structure, serves the community’s storage needs from residential home renovation and realtor staging or just that extra closet for spring cleaning, to our retail and service industry partners’ inventory and seasonal storage, and contractor storage for those tight downtown construction sites. City Storage River Street’s downtown River Street and Mid-town Medical Arts District locations are easily accessible and replete with the Class A storage facility features and benefits that meet our customer’s demand.

Atlantic Radiology Eisenhower Imaging
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026,
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Cut ribbon at 5:45 PM)
Location: 341 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, Georgia 31406
Atlantic Radiology is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest imaging facility, the Eisenhower Imaging Center, expanding access to high-quality diagnostic imaging for patients and healthcare providers across the Savannah region. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on April 28 at 5:30 PM. Community members, healthcare providers, and local leaders are invited to attend, tour the facility, meet the team of distinguished radiologists and staff, and celebrate the opening of the new center. The new center is designed to provide convenient, patient-focused imaging services using advanced diagnostic technology and a team of experienced radiology professionals. The facility features a state-of-the-art 3T MRI system, a 128-slice CT scanner, comprehensive ultrasound services, a full fluoroscopy suite, and a complete women’s imaging program, including screening mammography, breast biopsy services, and DEXA bone density testing. These capabilities allow physicians to access a full range of outpatient diagnostic imaging services in one location with timely scheduling and rapid, accurate interpretation.

Ameris Bank
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026,
Time: 10 AM – 11 AM (Cut ribbon at 10:30 AM)
Location: 120 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Centurion Spine & Pain Centers
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026,
Time: 5 PM – 6 PM (Cut ribbon at 5:30 PM)
Location: 613 Stephenson Avenue, Suite 206, Savannah, GA 31405
Centurion Spine & Pain Centers will celebrate the grand opening of its newest Savannah location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM at 613 Stephenson Avenue, Suite 206. Centurion Spine & Pain Centers specializes in minimally invasive treatment options designed to address the root cause of pain and not simply mask symptoms. Led by double board-certified physicians, the practice takes a collaborative, team-based approach to develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize comfort, efficiency, and long-term relief for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. The opening of this location reflects Centurion’s continued commitment to expanding access to advanced, patient centered spine and pain care throughout the region and serving the Savannah community with clinical excellence and compassion.

My Veterans Place Savannah
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026,
Time: 3 PM – 6 PM (Ribbon Cut at 5 PM)
Location: Tom Triplett Park Pavilion | 100 Tom Triplett Rd (off Hwy 80), Pooler, GA 31322
My Veterans Place Savannah, Inc. will celebrate its 5th Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, June 26, 2026, starting at 3:00 p.m., with the official ribbon cutting at 5:00 p.m. As a trusted community partner in veteran support and family stabilization, My Veterans Place is committed to ensuring that no service member, veteran, or military family is left behind. Through comprehensive programs focused on emergency housing assistance, food and basic needs support, mental health resources, workforce readiness, and community engagement, MVP provides a hand up not a handout restoring dignity, stability, and hope. With support from our generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and community partners, My Veterans Place has assisted hundreds of veterans and their families through programs designed to strengthen bonds and rebuild lives. We understand that even one missed paycheck, a medical emergency, or an unexpected expense can push a veteran household into crisis. Our approach is rooted in compassion, rapid response, and restoring hope during crises. We are not just cutting a ribbon; we are opening doors to opportunity and healing for those who served.