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4 Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce 2020 Economic Trends 2 Welcome to Savannah The metropolitan Savannah area benefits from a diverse mix of industry and services, a history of sustainable population growth, and a moderate tax structure that combine to help the regional economy maintain a healthy balance and quality of life that continues to rate among the nation's best. Similarly to past years, Savannah continues to receive much recognition for both its business and cultural richness such as the "50 Best Places to Visit this Year" – Conde Nast Traveler, April 2019; "Best U.S. Cities" (#4) – Travel + Leisure, July 2019; "Top 25 U.S. Cities" (#18) – TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, March 2019; "The South's Best Cities" (#2) – Southern Living, March 2019; "Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards: Best Weekend Destinations in North America" (#2), May 2019; "Most Romantic American Cities" – Trazee Travel, February 2019; "Hottest Destinations for 2019" – USA Today, January 2019; "The Best Places for a Girls Trip" – O by Oprah, July 2019; "Where to Go in 2019" – Bloomberg, January 2019; and "50 Most Beautiful U.S. Places to Visit in Your Lifetime" (#9) – Blogarama, June 2019. Savannah is a cosmopolitan community with a European flair and "good bones" as exhibited by its strong business community and advanced infrastructure. While residents and visitors enjoy its rich heritage and historical atmosphere, Savannah continues to improve its business environment by infusing the area with advantages that benefit its major industries. This includes manufacturing, distribution, tourism, port operations, healthcare, military, and a growing presence of entertainment production, innovative technology firms and entrepreneurs. The Savannah region continues to be an ideal choice for any relocating business, individual or family. We invite you to bring your businesses and families to Savannah to join this vital and thriving community. We are ready to help you and your company become exciting new members of our beautiful city. For more information, contact: Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Visit Savannah 101 E. Bay Street Savannah, GA 31401 912.644.6400 Fax: 912.644.6499 www.SavannahChamber.com www.VisitSavannah.com The following organizations are also available to assist you in your move to Savannah. Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) 131 Hutchinson Island Rd., 4th Floor Savannah, GA 31421 (912) 447-8450 Fax: (912) 447-8455 www.seda.org The Creative Coast 2 E. Bryan St., Suite 415 Savannah, GA 31401 Email: admin@thecreativecoast.org www.thecreativecoast.org Savannah Entrepreneurial Center 801 E. Gwinnett Street P.O. Box 1027 Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 652-3582 Fax: (912) 651-3175 www.savannahga.gov