Savannah Chamber Connect

This episode of Savannah Chamber Connect features sponsor David Paddison of Sterling Seacrest Pritchard discussing why SSP invests in community involvement to better understand and serve Savannah, his book “Keeping it Light” (also on Audible) built from “Dave-isms,” and takeaways from the U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar, including confidence in military leadership and an update on...

This episode of Savannah Chamber Connect from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce features Chamber CEO Bert Brantley’s Hot Seat interview with Union Mission leader Mike Traynor on the organization’s housing and support services across southeast Georgia, the opening of a $5 million resource center repurposing a former Family Dollar with partners like Emmaus House, and ways the business community...

This episode of Savannah Chamber Connect from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce features Dee Daniels interviewing Marley Davis of Southern Cross Hospitality , named 2026 Hospitality Business of the Year, discussing its restaurant portfolio, hospitality-first culture, international influences, and an upcoming Italian concept, Laveta, planned for end of June on Broughton Street.   In the Hot Sea...

Welcome to Savannah Chamber Connect from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce!    This episode features multiple exciting Savannah segments like: Lance Wade of Savannah Harley-Davidson discusses receiving the Gulfstream Community Involvement Award, the dealership’s community-focused events, flood-relief supply drives, and an October breast cancer awareness poker run, emphasizing listening for loc...

This episode of Savannah Chamber Connect features a "Hot Seat" interview with Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp on why Savannah has been a priority for state investment, including the Convention Center expansion, port growth, and the Hyundai plant and its suppliers, emphasizing workforce opportunity and economic development across southeast Georgia.   The show also celebrates Dee Daniels and Megan Ma...

This episode of Savannah Chamber Connect features 2026 Chamber Business Awards Small Business Advocate of the Year -  George Freeman of Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts , who shares his Army background, networking advice, and leadership of the Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting Council, which helped increase ribbon cuttings from 85 in 2024 to 112 in 2025, along with his volunteer work and goal...

This episode of Savannah Chamber Connect  from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce - hosted by Dee Daniels , features 2026 Chamber Business Award winner Adam Finns of Friedman’s Framing , named Small Business of the Year, discussing the company’s 124-year, five-generation evolution, its focus on customer service and quality control, new custom framing innovations, and upcoming happy hours and me...

The first episode of Savannah Chamber Connect - from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce - hosted by Dee Daniels , introduces the podcast’s focus on Savannah’s business community through conversations with civic, nonprofit, and business leaders.   In “The Hot Seat,” Chamber President and CEO Bert Brantley interviews City Manager Jay Melder about year-round planning for St. Patrick’s Day, includi...

Savannah Chamber Connect , a podcast from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce , brings you inside the conversations shaping Savannah’s business community. From candid conversations with local leaders and entrepreneurs to insights on economic growth, advocacy, and innovation, each episode connects you to the people and ideas driving the region forward. Featuring segments like The Hot Seat, The Wi...