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Leigh Ryan

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Leigh Ryan

Senior Vice President World Trade Center Savannah &

President Foreign-Trade Zone 104

Leigh Ryan oversees strategy and development for World Trade Center Savannah. She works to make the region as competitive as possible in the effort to create, grow and attract business and create job opportunities. Ryan supports all divisions of the organization and is responsible for ongoing development of products, services, programs as well as managing Foreign-Trade Zone 104, which includes 17 Georgia counties.

Latest News

Teckrez expands Savannah operations through partnership with Porter Logistics

Teckrez, LLC, a specialist in tackifier resins, acrylic monomers and thermosets, celebrated the expansion of its operations with a ribbon cutting at Porter Logistics’ 230,400-square-foot facility. In early 2026, Teckrez consolidated its satellite operations, selecting Savannah as the strategic location for its growing import and distribution needs. The company selected…

10.28.2026

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Mitsubishi Power Doubles Footprint in Chatham County

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power) is investing $490 million in expanding its existing footprint in Georgia. The company plans to create more than 220 new jobs in Chatham County. “When we met with Mitsubishi Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Tokyo, we…

10.23.2026

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Automotive supplier Yura Corporation to locate in Chatham County

Automotive supplier Yura Corporation announced today it would be locating in Chatham County, investing $5 million and creating 55 new job opportunities. The Tier 1 supplier specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of automotive wiring, ignition, controls and electronics. They will be providing wiring harnesses and electronic modules to…

10.13.2026

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