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Chris Ahearn

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Chris Ahearn

Director of Research & Trade Development

World Trade Center Savannah

Chris spent the last 10 years working in higher education and nonprofit organizations in Chicago. He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and furthered his education at Dublin City University in Ireland where he earned a master’s degree in international relations. As the Director of Research and Trade Development at World Trade Center Savannah, he facilitates and oversees all aspects of partner specific research, international lead development, planning and receiving of inbound and outbound delegations, and manages the Savannah side of TradeBridge.

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2025 SEDA and WTCSav Board of Directors Meeting Dates

The 2025 Savannah Economic Development Authority and World Trade Center Savannah meeting dates are listed below. All meetings are held at 906 Drayton St. unless otherwise noted. SEDA Board of Directors Meetings 11 a.m. Jan. 15, 8:30 a.m., SEDA Annual Meeting, Savannah Convention Center Feb. 11 April 17 May 13…

02.19.2025

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RISE holds first annual meeting and appoints board of directors

On November 20, 2024, the Regional Industry Support Enterprise, Inc. (RISE) held its first annual meeting. During the meeting, the board of directors was officially formed and  appointed the officers. The board of directors represents the eight counties that RISE serves: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty and Screven.…

02.19.2025

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HydroFleet to invest nearly $33 million in Pooler for hydrogen production and fueling facility

The production and fueling facility will service zero emission heavy trucks powered by hydrogen fuel.  POOLER, Ga. – Today, HydroFleet announced it is investing nearly $33 million in Pooler to construct a hydrogen production and fueling station that will service environmentally friendly heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks. HydroFleet, a national…

02.04.2025

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