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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…
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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…
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The Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) has been named a recipient of Site Selection magazine’s 2026 Mac Conway Award, recognizing SEDA among the nation’s top regional economic development organizations. This is the seventh time in the past eight years that SEDA has been honored with the award. Named for Site…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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World Trade Center Savannah Chairperson and Savannah Economic Development Authority Vice Chairperson Joyce Roché broke barriers when she was named Avon’s first African American female Vice President and later served as President and COO of Carson Products Company. She also served as President and CEO of Girls Incorporated, a national…
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Stacy Watson, Director of Economic & Industrial Development, has dedicated more than 33 years to the Georgia Ports Authority, beginning his career as an intern and rising through the ranks. During that time, he has gained invaluable insight into strategic growth, relationship building and the principles of effective leadership. We…
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Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA)’s Cliff Disi leads Quality Control at the new facility. He understands that building vehicles is only part of the mission at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA). Building people—and the future they represent for the Savannah region—is what gives the work its meaning. We…
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During the week of Jan. 26 Ghana’s Ambassador to the U.S. His Excellency Victor Emmanuel Smith visited Savannah to strengthen trade and investment ties between Ghana and the Greater Savannah region during the Greater Savannah-Ghana Business Forum. Hosted in partnership with World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav), the Greater Savannah Ghana…