Industries & Companies

Government/Military

Savannah is home to Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart, headquarters of the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division.

Combined, the two bases are home to more than 21,000 miltary tenants and generate an annual direct federal expenditure of $1.2 billion.

The strong presence of military in our area further increases the demand for retail, food service, real estate, and other sectors. In addition to the highly trained and disciplined military personnel, the bases are home to military dependents, many of whom fill important jobs in the private sector.

 

Government and Education Employers

Company Product/Service
Employment
Savannah-Chatham County Board
of Education
Public school system
4,781
Ft. Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield
Military/civilian personnel
3,200
City of SavannahGovernment2,500
Savannah College of Art & Design
Education
1,457
Chatham County
Government1,356
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Education
1,277
Georgia Ports Authority
Ship terminal operation
860
US Army Corps of Engineers
Civil engineers
598
Savannah State University
Education
450
Georgia Department of Labor, Fourth Quarter 2006