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Savannah's Diverse Economy
Savannah is the proud home of the North and South American headquarters of JCB Inc., a leading manufacturer of heavy construction and agricultural equipment, and Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, the maker of the world's most technologically advanced business aircraft.
Smaller, but still impressive -- especially to anyone into music -- Benedetto Guitars, the maker of fine jazz guitars, located their only manufacturing facility in the world in Savannah in 2006, with Bob Benedetto overseeing the creation of every one. And, The Gretsch Company has been making their world-famous guitars and drums in the area since the 1980s.
There are many other thriving businesses, of course, and they are not all manufacturing. More and more major retailers are making Savannah the port of choice for their import distribution centers. The latest announcements have included Coby Electronics, Dorel Juvenile, and Diageo-Guinness Brands.
Two major hospital systems employ thousands. And the tourism industry, attracting more than 6 million visitors a year, is booming. New hotel construction is visible on almost every corner.
The influence of the Savannah College of Art and Design has been very positive economically, and not only through the direct impact of students and faculty living and working here. A number of creative and technical businesses have been created by or attracted to the unique talent here. There are 18 other colleges or universities in the area that contribute to this talent pool.
Finally, for those of you who may be interested, there are a number of Fortune 500 and International companies within these various economic sectors.
But maybe most important, for those of you who may actually be moving with the company, know you will be welcomed here with open arms. We recognize that some people have a perception of Southern towns as closed and clique-y, but Savannah is most definitely neither. Smart, sincere people who care about the community are encouraged and embraced. Love our hometown the way we do, and you'll not only rub elbows with local leaders, you will easily become one of them. If you want to.
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