Member Benefits

Networking opportunities

Chambers are known for hosting events to allow networking opportunities for their members. The Savannah Area Chamber is no exception! We know it is critical for our members to make important contacts, so we host around 40+ events per year. Check out our Coffee Chats, Courses & Conversation lunches, Speed Networking, Business on the Move and many more events. ​ For a complete list, see our event calendar here. 

Council Meetings and Special Programs

This year, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce plans to host some of our most popular special programs like our Savannah-Chatham Day in Atlanta, the Economic Outlook Luncheon, Power Hour Luncheons, Business Expo, Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast, and our Annual Meeting. See the full event calendar here. 

Exposure

All Chamber members are featured in the member directory and receive a member profile on the Chamber website. This profile allows members to include:

• Business contact information including your phone number, website and social media
• Up to five images
• One YouTube video
• A description of the business
• The ability to offer discounts

Member-only Access

We provide our members with a tool, called the member extranet that allows you to:

• view your account 24/7
• pay invoices online
• upload information (photos, descriptions, social media) for your member page on our website
• access to our Member Post Board to announce events, programs, classes, etc. to your peers
• provides a listing of our incoming conventions
• access to the member directory

Member Extranet training videos are available here.

Sponsorships & Advertising

We support our members by providing exclusive sponsorships and advertising opportunities through our events, publications and social media channels.  We can also help publicize ribbon cuttings, grand openings and milestone business anniversaries.

Communications

We send weekly e-newsletters which provide members with up-to-date information on upcoming events, new members, planned ribbon cuttings/grand openings, changes in legislation and other important information.

Advocacy/legislative representation

We serve as the “voice of business” at all levels – local, state and federal. We speak for and represent the interests of area businesses and educate members on the government issues that may affect them. Learn more about our Public Policy efforts here. 

Insurance Discount Programs

Member-only discounted health insurance program through the Georgia Chamber Smart Plan available to members that qualify with 2-50 employees.

Councils

Chamber Councils are dedicated to areas of importance to our members and community.  Some of them include: Leadership Savannah, Ambassadors, Tour & Travel, Public Relations and Small Business. Click here for more information about councils.

Publications

The Relocation Guide has a readership of 45,000 with 15,000 printed copies and an electronic version on the Chamber website. This guide offers newcomers information they need when planning a move to our area. Members such as financial institutions, real estate partners, moving & storage, healthcare and education are listed in this guide. Advertising is available for purchase for members.

The Economic Trends Booklet gives an economic breakdown of our region and details our various economic drivers, including tourism, manufacturing, military, etc. Available upon request.

Hospitality Member Benefits

Hospitality members of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce also have exclusive access to Visit Savannah’s wide array of marketing opportunities. These include:

VisitSavannah.com: Each hospitality member automatically receives a member profile page on VisitSavannah.com which receives an average of 719,000 pageviews per month and over 8.7 million page views annually. Each member profile can include:

• Up to 12 images, including one You Tube Video
• A description of the business
• Links to social media accounts
• Hospitality members can use the member extranet to:
  • View incoming conventions
  • Post and promote events to visitors
  • Offer discounts to visitors and/or peers
  • Access to our Member Post Board to announce programs, classes, etc. to your peers
  • View the account 24/7
  • Pay invoices online

Learn more about your exclusive member benefits with our Hospitality Tools for Success and our All-Member Tools for Success handouts!

• The Official Savannah Insider’s Guide: Visit Savannah prints 550K copies of the Insider’s Guide AND posts an electronic version on VisitSavannah.com. Most hospitality members are included in this publication and have access to exclusive advertising opportunities within the guide.

• Visitor Information Center: Depending on the type of business, some members may place approved rack cards in our visitor information centers on MLK and River Street as well as the visitor center inside of the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Some members may also qualify to place brochures at the visitor centers on I-95 or Tybee Island. These centers welcome 3 million visitors annually.

• Visit Savannah Advertising: Other paid advertising opportunities include Visit Savannah’s monthly e-newsletters, Visit Savannah TV, website promotion and more. Learn more about member-only advertising with Visit Savannah by contacting Andy Roberts at ARoberts@VisitSavannah.com or 941.342.2429.

• Show Us Your Badge/Film Perks Pass Program: Hospitality members have the opportunity to participate in this free program that offers discounts to convention attendees, film crews and other visitors on extended stays in Savannah. Sign up to participate in the Show Us Your Badge program here. Learn more about the Film Perks Pass here.