Chamber Special News Update Archive
During the COVID-19 crisis, the Savannah Area Chamber has been sending out special notifications and updates that are important for the business community to be aware of. You can find an archive of those communications below.
JULY 2020
July 10, 2020 | Small Business Council Hosts Virtual Power Hour — July 14
Thursday, July 23 | Chamber News
Friday, July 17 | Chamber News
JUNE 2020
Thursday, June 4 | Chamber News
June 30, 2020 | Effective July 1: Mayor Johnson Signs Emergency Order Requiring Face Coverings
June 24, 2020 | Hate-crimes Bill Passes Out of Georgia Legislature
June 18, 2020 | Chamber Legislative Update
June 16, 2020 | Georgia Relaxes More COVID-19 Restrictions on Social Gatherings and Restaurant Operations
June 8, 2020 | Tomorrow is Election Day in Georgia
MAY 2020
May 27, 2020 | Join Georgia Chamber Webinar with Georgia DPH Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey
May 20, 2020 | Gov. Kemp and State Officials to Give Update on COVID-19 Tomorrow at 4:30 p.m.
May 19, 2020 | Area Businesses Pledge to Keep Savannah Safe
May 13, 2020 | Savannah Mayor Van Johnson Unveils the “Savannah Safe” Initiative
May 11, 2020 | Governor Brian Kemp to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow at 11 a.m.
May 1, 2020 | Georgia Secretary of State Announces She Leads Teleconference May 5
APRIL 2020
April 30, 2020 | Governor Kemp to Lift Statewide Shelter in Place for Most Georgians Tomorrow
April 29, 2020 | Money Magazine’s List of Best Small Business Loans of 2020
April 27, 2020 | Governor Kemp to Provide COVID-19 Update Today at 4:30 p.m.
April 26, 2020 | Paycheck Protection Program Application Process Resumes Tomorrow
April 24, 2020 | Governor Brian Kemp Issues ‘Reviving a Healthy Georgia’ Executive Order
April 23, 2020 | American Red Cross in Urgent Need of Blood Donations
April 22, 2020 | Senate Passes $483 Billion Supplement to CARES Act
April 21, 2020 | Governor Kemp Announces First Steps to Reopening Georgia Economy
April 20, 2020 | Governor Brian Kemp to Provide COVID-19 Update Today at 4 p.m.
April 17, 2020 | White House Issues Guidelines to States for “Reopening” America
April 13, 2020 | Governor Kemp to Hold Press Conference at 4 p.m. Today
April 9, 2020 | TOMORROW: Town Hall Conference Call with U.S. Senator David Perdue
April 8, 2020 | Media Briefing with Governor Kemp Today at 4 p.m.
April 7, 2020 | Submit Questions by 3 p.m. Today for Town Hall Conference Call with Buddy Carter
April 7, 2020 | Town Hall Conference Call with Congressman Buddy Carter TOMORROW
April 2, 2020 | Town Hall Conference Call with Senator Kelly Loeffler
April 1, 2020 | Special Daily Update: Governor Kemp to Hold Press Conference at 4 p.m. Today
MARCH 2020
March 30, 2020 | Virtual Conference Call with GA DOL Commissioner Mark Butler
March 27, 2020 | Special Daily Update: CARES Act Becomes Law
March 26, 2020 | Special Daily Update: CARES Act Passes Senate
March 25, 2020 | POSTPONED: Conference Call with Small Business Administration
March 25, 2020 | Special Daily Update: Congress Announces Agreement on COVID-19 Rescue Package
March 25, 2020 | From the Georgia Chamber: Business Guidance Regarding State and Local Ordinances
March 24, 2020 | Learn More About the SBA’s Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
March 24, 2020 | Special News Update: Mayor Van Johnson Signs an Enhanced Emergency Declaration