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Grow here with SEDA

Growing your business is an exciting venture as you celebrate your achievements and look forward to future success. But it may also come with a few questions and unknowns along the way.

Let’s just say, they call them ‘growing pains’ for a reason. When you face challenges and you’re not sure what that next step should be, look to SEDA. We will work with you to find the solutions and opportunities to help you achieve smart growth. Every day we work with community partners to develop infrastructure for focus industries just like yours. From finding qualified employees to growing internationally, our Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program is here to help.

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Connecting you with highly qualified candidates.

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Workforce Initiatives

Innovative solutions that get the job done.

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Incentives

Explore state and local incentives.

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International Companies

Expand your global footprint.

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Education

With award-winning public and private schools, education matters here.

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18%

growth in number of businesses in Savannah, 5.6% higher than the U.S.

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Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and Kia America (KUS) celebrated the start of production on June 2, 2026 for its newest vehicle, marking three major milestones for the advanced manufacturing facility: the first Kia model, the first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and the third vehicle to be produced at…

06.02.2026

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Ardry Trading Company presented with World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year award

World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) hosted its seventh annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon Wednesday, May 6, in conjunction with World Trade Month. During the luncheon, WTCSav presented the World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year Award to Ardry Trading Company. Established in 1940, the Ardry Trading Company serves as…

05.07.2026

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World Trade Center Savannah to host Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon featuring economist Mark Blyth

World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) will host its seventh annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon Wednesday, May 6, 11:30 a.m. at the Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Drive. The keynote speaker will be Brown University professor and economist Mark Blyth. Blyth is the William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics…

04.09.2026

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