Savannah Chamber Connect
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<p>Savannah Chamber Connect, a podcast from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, takes you inside the stories and conversations shaping Savannah’s business landscape. From local leaders and entrepreneurs to innovative ideas and economic trends, it connects you to the people and insights driving the region forward.</p>
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3/27/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
The Hot Seat on Community Leadership, Tybee Marine Science Center Turtle Season, and Business Expo Booth Tips
This episode of Savannah Chamber Connect features sponsor David Paddison of Sterling Seacrest Pritchard discussing why SSP invests in community involvement to better understand and serve Savannah, his book “Keeping it Light” (also on Audible) built from “Dave-isms,” and takeaways from the U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar, including confidence in military leadership and an update on his son’s overseas service. The Superstar Spotlight visits the Tybee Island Marine Science Center with Executive Director Chantal Audran and Communications and Marketing Director Jessica Leigh Lebos, highlighting the center’s 36-year evolution, exhibits, community partnerships, and a record-breaking turtle nesting season with public beach stewardship tips. The episode also previews the Savannah Chamber Business Expo with exhibitor advice from Ad Specialty founder Diana Morrison and chamber manager Samantha Wilkins, including a July 23 “More Bang for Your Booth” workshop, lead-generation tactics, and sponsorship benefits. IMPORTANT LINKS: Learn more about the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Explore upcoming events From Bert’s Hot Seat: Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Get the Latest Events: Samantha Wilkins, Small Business & Events Manager, Savannah Chamber of Commerce Savannah Chamber's Superstar Member Spotlight: Tybee Marine Science Center MEET OUR PRODUCTION TEAM MEET OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR: STERLING SEACREST PRITCHARD Follow for updates: INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Show Intro 00:36 Serving the Community 03:23 Writing Keeping It Light 06:32 Army War College Takeaways 10:16 Savannah’s Economic Evolution 13:45 SSP Growth Story 17:47 Superstar Spotlight Begins 18:35 Marine Center Origins 20:25 Turtle Season Tips 23:39 Inside the Exhibits 27:07 Marsh Mural Magic 28:09 Nature Still Surprises 28:27 Loggerhead Rescue Story 30:12 Coffee Chats Preview 32:07 Community Partnerships 35:06 Turtle Friendly Businesses 36:40 Wrap Tybee Segment 37:52 Expo Guests Introduced 38:49 Common Expo Mistakes 39:45 Workshop Details 41:06 Booth Marketing Tips 42:37 Lead Capture Nuggets 43:57 Expo Value For Attendees 45:23 Strategy To Avoid Overwhelm 48:18 Sponsor Benefits Breakdown 50:53 Final Thanks And Sponsors
June 23, 2026
Union Mission Resource Center, 2026 Legislative Session Recap & Ambassador Council Spotlight
This episode of Savannah Chamber Connect from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce features Chamber CEO Bert Brantley’s Hot Seat interview with Union Mission leader Mike Traynor on the organization’s housing and support services across southeast Georgia, the opening of a $5 million resource center repurposing a former Family Dollar with partners like Emmaus House, and ways the business community can help through donations, volunteers, and needed men’s clothing. The episode recaps the 2026 legislative session with VP of Government Affairs Jared Downes, highlighting state investments including $42.8 million for Savannah State, operations funding for the Gateway Children & Adolescents Crisis Stabilization Unit, funding for Savannah Tech’s aviation expansion, a fourth state court judge, and the Georgia Early Literacy Act, plus vetoed tax credit items. It spotlights the Chamber’s 50-member Ambassador Council and upcoming events including Business on the Move, Intern SAV networking, Tybee Coffee Chats, Expo sponsorships and workshops, and an Enrich Tuesday on avoiding burnout. IMPORTANT LINKS: Learn more about the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Explore upcoming events From Bert’s Hot Seat: Michael Traynor President/CEO Union Mission Get the Latest Events: Samantha Wilkins, Small Business & Events Manager, Savannah Chamber of Commerce Savannah Chamber's Ambassador Spotlight: Matt Ambrosy - Ambassador Chair AVP, Commercial Relationship Manager at Fifth Third Bank Mahogany Bowers - Ambassador Co - Chair Founder Blessings in A Book Bag Tara Reese - Member Relations Manager MEET OUR PRODUCTION TEAM MEET OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR: STERLING SEACREST PRITCHARD Follow for updates: INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Show Opening 01:18 Hot Seat Union Mission 02:16 Union Mission Impact 05:08 New Resource Center 09:12 Dignity And Clients 10:46 Raising Hope Gala 13:27 How To Support 17:44 Legislative Session Recap 18:06 Budget Wins And Bills 20:24 Vetoes And Tax Credits 22:28 Special Session Update 25:16 Ambassador Council Spotlight 25:48 What Ambassadors Do 27:51 First Connection Stories 28:20 Parking Lot Connection 30:10 Ambassador Meetings Outreach 32:10 Volunteer Days Recognition 34:58 Mahogany Ambassador Benefits 40:48 Mentorship Confidence Building 44:47 First Steps For Members 47:40 Summer Events Calendar 50:38 Expo Sponsorship Workshop 52:48 Enrich Tuesday Burnout 54:48 Sponsors Closing Message
June 9, 2026
Community Success: Savannah Bananas Fever, Savannah Logistics Group and The Hospitality Award
This episode of Savannah Chamber Connect from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce features Dee Daniels interviewing Marley Davis of Southern Cross Hospitality, named 2026 Hospitality Business of the Year, discussing its restaurant portfolio, hospitality-first culture, international influences, and an upcoming Italian concept, Laveta, planned for end of June on Broughton Street. In the Hot Seat, Savannah Bananas and Fans First Entertainment CFO Tim Naddy shares his accounting and theater background, mentoring focus, and how the Bananas’ national expansion still drives economic impact in Savannah while offering partnership opportunities with players and coaches. Dee spotlights Jan and Todd Womble of Savannah Logistics Group, founded in 2017 with four trucks and now nearing 100, including Big Rig University to help drivers become owner-operators. Jennifer Davenport provides a community update on homelessness policy, PIT Count results showing major reductions in encampments and unsheltered homelessness since 2023, and the need for prevention dollars. Visit Savannah CEO Joe Marinelli reviews the 2025 tourism impact study, noting normalization after record post-pandemic years and efforts to develop new demand-generating events. IMPORTANT LINKS: Learn more about the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Explore upcoming events From Bert’s Hot Seat: Tim Naddy, Vice President of Finance - The Savannah Bananas From the Winners Circle: Marley Davis, Marketing Coordinator Southern Cross Hospitality (Hospitality Business of the Year Award) Get the Latest Events: Samantha Wilkins, Small Business & Events Manager, Savannah Chamber of Commerce Superstar Member Spotlight: Todd Womble - CEO AND Jan Womble - CPO Savannah Logistics Group Highlights: Jennifer Davenport Vice President, Community Affairs & In-House Counsel - Head of Leadership Savannah, Savannah Chamber Highlights: Joe Marinelli, President & CEO Visit Savannah MEET OUR PRODUCTION TEAM MEET OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR: STERLING SEACREST PRITCHARD Follow for updates: INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Show Opening 01:01 Hospitality Award Spotlight 02:12 Restaurants Under The Brand 04:00 Global Flavors Local Heart 06:05 Team Culture And Growth 07:56 Favorite Dishes Fast Picks 09:15 Bananas CFO Hot Seat 12:22 Mentoring Through Finance 17:02 Savannah Impact Of Banana Ball 19:46 Partnering With Players 24:25 Podcast Plug And Wrap 25:20 Next Guest Tease Logistics 25:59 Starting With Four Trucks 26:40 Early Grind And Reflection 27:48 Culture Built On Faith 29:46 Scaling And Driver Opportunity 30:45 Big Rig University Explained 33:22 Mentoring And Team Development 34:12 Advice For Logistics Careers 37:03 Homeless Authority Origins 38:08 Interagency Council Role 39:11 PIT Count And Progress 40:56 What Drove The Improvements 42:19 Priorities Prevention And Housing 44:17 Tourism Impact Study Overview 45:43 2025 Takeaways And Trends 47:41 New Demand Generators 49:27 Joe Marinelli Quick Wrap 50:56 Sponsor Thanks And Closing
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<p>Savannah Chamber Connect, a podcast from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, takes you inside the stories and conversations shaping Savannah’s business landscape. From local leaders and entrepreneurs to innovative ideas and economic trends, it connects you to the people and insights driving the region forward.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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