On Saturday, Oct. 23, the Savannah Regional Film Commission (SRFC) was announced the “Outstanding Film Commission” by the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 8th annual LMGI Awards. The Location Managers Guild International recognized winners in seven categories, honoring outstanding creative contributions of location professionals in film, television and…
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that e-waste recycling company Igneo Technologies will invest $85 million in opening its first U.S. electronics recycling facility at the Port of Savannah. This is expected to create at least 150 jobs in Chatham County once Igneo is fully operational. “Georgia continues to lead…
On Sept. 8, Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that bioplastics company NANTRenewables, a subsidiary of NantWorks, will invest up to $29 million to build a manufacturing facility at SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex in Savannah. This venture will create 134 manufacturing jobs in Chatham County. Hiring is expected to begin…
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the authorization to purchase a 2,284-acre economic development site in partnership between the State of Georgia and the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (JDA). The strategic purchase of the Bryan County Mega-Site is the largest in state history. Officials from the Georgia…
On May 11, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that WebstaurantStore, a supplier to food service professionals around the world, will open a distribution center in Chatham County, creating more than 100 jobs. The company also currently has two facilities in Albany, Georgia, which employ more than 350 Georgians. “I want…
On Friday, May 7 Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Amazon will expand its significant presence in Georgia with a new fulfillment center planned in Savannah, Georgia. The new facility will feature innovative Amazon robotics technology and create 1,000 full-time jobs. “I appreciate Amazon’s continued commitment to creating well-paying e-commerce…
Site Selection magazine has released its annual rankings of Global Best to Invest locations, which will appear in the 67-year-old publication’s May 2021 issue. The newly refurbished rankings employ a robust index of business indicators including Site Selection’s own project data as well as data from UNCTAD, the World Economic…
New York Times May 3, 2021 Jennifer Hill Booker has spent much of her professional life on the road. Ms. Booker, 45, a chef and entrepreneur, is the author of two cookbooks, and her travels on the lecture circuit have taken her around the country — but always back to…
Site Selection magazine’s annual ranking named Savannah number one Top Metro by total projects with population 200,000 to one million (tied with Toledo, Ohio) and number one Top Metro by projects per capita. The rankings were announced on March 1. In announcing the rankings, Site Selection said, “Savannah, Georgia vaults…
On January 13, SEDA held its annual board of directors meeting virtually. The meeting included department highlights from 2020 and a review of the 2021 business plan and budget. Below is a summary of the meeting. Business Development In 2020, SEDA’s business development team worked 16 announcements/expansions that includes 1,218…