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3 1 Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 Economic Trends Contents ABOUT THE DATA (See Note Below) Welcome to Savannah Savannah Quick Facts Featured Speakers 2026 Forecasts: United States and Georgia Terry College of Business, University of Georgia Savannah MSA Parker College of Business, Georgia Southern University Economic Trends: Savannah By the Department of Economics, Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University Economy Gross Regional Product Employment Demographics Population Household Income Industry Construction Health Care Major Employers and Major Manufacturers Military and Federal Government Real Estate Tourism Infrastructure Education Port of Savannah: Georgia Ports Authority Small Business Investment and Development Taxes Transportation: Roads, Rail, Water, Air Utilities Other Workforce Development NOTE: ABOUT THE DATA This report was updated by the Department of Economics in the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University. The Department of Economics hosts the Parker College's only fully online business degree focusing on business economics. The online degree has the same accredited credential as on-campus business degree programs. The online degree is meant to meet the needs of those interested in a more affordable degree with the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere. The degree develops analytical and quantitative skills essential for successful careers in business, finance, policy, and a wide variety of professions where turning AI-generated data into real strategic insight is critical for organizational success. Data for this report are collected from public sources and generally lag one to two years behind the date the report is produced. Most data in this year's report are annual figures for 2024 but include data from 2025 when possible. This data may not accurately reflect the economic conditions that businesses and residents face currently. While GSU and the Savannah Chamber have made every attempt to provide the most reliable information available, they cannot be held liable for omissions or inaccuracies. This report is published by the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, 101 East Bay Street (31401), P.O. Box 1628, Savannah, Georgia, (912) 644-6400. The Chamber would like to thank the many Savannah businesses and organizations that contributed to the information and analysis provided in this annual update. This edition was published in January 2026. Additional resources and contact information are available on the Chamber's Web site: www.savannahchamber.com. 4 5 7 17 25 26 30 33 41 50

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