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Please support your fellow Chamber members by attending these upcoming ribbon-cutting and grand opening events, and join us in congratulating the members below who recently hosted a celebration!
The Y Bar Savannah Opens in Downtown
On Thursday, July 18th, The Y Bar Savannah held its grand opening, led by owner Mahogany Bowers. The new downtown venue features indoor and outdoor spaces, ideal for weddings, showers, and special events. Attendees enjoyed refreshments, tours, and a preview of the venue’s stunning mural and secret garden ambiance. Positioned to become a top event destination in Savannah, The Y Bar adds to the city’s vibrant hospitality scene. For more details, visit here.
Baked Bear Savannah Draws Crowds on Opening Weekend
Baked Bear, the custom ice cream sandwich shop, celebrated its grand opening in downtown Savannah on Saturday, July 20th. Owners Kimberly and Grant Wilson welcomed hundreds of eager customers who lined up on Broughton Street to try the brand’s signature treats. The Wilsons expressed gratitude for the strong turnout, signaling a promising future in the historic district. Baked Bear offers customizable ice cream sandwiches with a variety of baked-from-scratch cookies, brownies, and ice cream flavors. For more details, visit here.
Clearing House Savannah Celebrates New Venue
On July 24th, Clearing House Savannah celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Houston Street location. Owners James and Jennefer Lough welcomed guests to explore the light-filled space, designed for events, workshops, and creative pursuits. Chamber President Bert Brantley, along with members, Visit Savannah staff, and community leaders, attended the celebration. The venue offers yoga, meditation, creative writing classes, and the popular Kindergarten Tour, highlighting the history of early childhood education and its ties to the Girl Scouts of America. For more information, visit here.
Goodwill Southeast Georgia Celebrates Richmond Hill Store Reopening
Goodwill Southeast Georgia celebrated the grand reopening of its Richmond Hill store on July 25th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by President and CEO Jason Marshall. The refreshed store now features the Bit of Blue Children’s Boutique and the organization’s sixth Opportunity Center, which offers free education, skills training, and employment services to the public. In 2024 alone, the Opportunity Centers have served over 1,600 individuals and placed more than 580 jobs. The Bit of Blue Children’s Boutique provides a curated selection of brand-name children’s clothing at great prices. Donations and purchases support local job placement and skills training programs. For more information, visit here.
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Emily McCarthy
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Time: 11 AM
Location: 2237 E Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404
Emily McCarthy, a local Savannah clothing and lifestyle designer, will host a ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 11 am to celebrate the opening of their new headquarters. The 14,000 sqft location includes their flagship shoppe, wine bar, offices, and fulfillment center. At Emily McCarthy, we believe in empowering women of all generations to radiate confidence through vibrant colors and prints. Our designs are fashioned to invite joy, inspire creativity, and foster a community where everyone feels empowered to express their signature style.
Wexford – Savannah’s Irish Pub Weekend Celebration
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Sunday, August 11, 2024
Live Music by Irish Musicians
Location: 27 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401
Wexford – Savannah’s Irish Pub will host a grand opening celebration weekend beginning Thursday, August 8th, with live music by accomplished Irish musician Colin Farrell and his music partner Dave Curly. The long-awaited and anticipated opening weekend promises to delight locals and visitors alike with an authentic Irish pub experience and delicious cuisine unlike any known in the Lowcountry. Our musical line-up for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday features live music from Galway-born Gabriel Donohue and fiddle player Vonnie Quinn. We hope everyone will join us in raising a toast at Wexford. Slainte Ya’ll!
Wexford – Savannah’s Irish Pub Ribbon Cutting
Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
Time: 11 AM
Location: 27 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401
Wexford—Savannah’s Irish Pub will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, August 9th, at 11 AM, with special guests, friends, local Savannah dignitaries, and members of our Irish community. Join us after for lunch, a pint of perfectly poured Guinness, and live Irish music.
Savannah’s newest and most unique Irish pub was inspired by and named after County Wexford, Ireland, where more than half of Georgia’s Irish emigrants traveled here from in the mid-1800s during the potato famine. In fact, most of the interior was crafted and shipped over from Ireland and assembled in Savannah. In addition to the authenticity, the soul of the new pub is its culinary offerings and beverage menu. Delicious Irish meals accented by an eclectic beer and whiskey collection; live Irish music combined with sincere hospitality promise to make Wexford Pub a new jewel in the crown of Savannah’s most beloved restaurants. We hope everyone will join us in raising a toast at Wexford. Slainte Ya’ll!
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC)
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: 4 PM
Location: 7220 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) of Atlanta will officially launch our second location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM at our new FODAC facility at 7220 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA. The Savannah location will partner with the Goodwill of Southeast Georgia and will enhance FODAC’s ability to collect gently used home medical equipment (HME). The HME items will be collected from the public at all 17 Goodwill retail stores around the coastal area, including wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and all types of mobility aids and assistive technology needed by people with injuries, illnesses or disabilities to remain independent and active in their communities. Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) of Atlanta, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities, is a nationally recognized leader in medical reuse equipment and the largest organization of its kind in the world.
