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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 below members who recently hosted a celebration!
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings:
Ribbon Cutting for Shuk
DATE: Wednesday, March 29th
TIME: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
LOCATION: Shuk (1313 Habersham Street | Savannah, GA)
Join Savannah’s newest Mediterranean Restaurant as they ‘make it official’ with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event! Shuk is a new restaurant focused on nurturing a comforting space for the community to gather and relish in fresh, honest flavors inspired by the Mediterranean. The Shuk team invites you to 1313 Habersham Street to celebrate over happy hour on Wednesday, March 29th from 4pm-6pm. Come enjoy live music, door prizes, and happy hour specials! Shuk is excited to showcase a local non-profit, One Love Rescue. One Love works with shelters, rescue groups, and the community to facilitate the adoption of neglected, abused, and unwanted pets in the Savannah area. The Rescue will be onsite with adoptable animals. Attendees are encouraged to contribute by donating the following:
Adult dog Purina or Purina One dry food
Cat & kitten Purina/Purina One wet food
Dog treats & chew bones
Ribbon Cutting for Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District
DATE: March 30
TIME: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
LOCATION: Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District (321 Montgomery St. | Savannah, GA)
Join Cambria Hotels for an exclusive event. Learn about the Cambria Hotels brand and our newest property, Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District. Guests will enjoy savory array of hors d’oeuvres, craft beer, Cambria wines and curated cocktails, and live entertainment. Tour of guest rooms/function space at Cambria® Hotels, enjoy little indulgences designed to help you stay inspired and stay at your best. Treat yourself to craft beer in our stylish bar, get to work in our spacious meeting spaces, or unwind in design-forward guest rooms with spa-inspired bathrooms and premium bedding.
ExperCARE Health Celebrates 14 Years!
DATE: March 30
TIME: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
LOCATION: ExperCARE Health Richmond Hill (60 Exchange Street, Suite B7 | Richmond Hill, GA)
ExperCARE Health, an award winning, locally owned and operated on-demand health care center, has announced it will celebrate its 14th year in business serving the Greater Savannah area with top-quality, customer-focused healthcare! ExperCARE plans to celebrate by hosting a celebration at their flagship location in Richmond Hill, GA on Thursday, March 30th in conjunction with the Richmond Hill Bryan County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. RSVPs are requested to Jackie Schott, JSchott@ExperCAREhealth.com by March 27, 2023.
Ribbon-Cutting for Origin Coffee Bar
DATE: March 30
TIME: 5 p.m.
LOCATION: Origin Coffee Bar (356 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ste A | Savannah, GA)
Proudly started as a mobile coffee duo, Origin Coffee Bar is fueled by a commitment to focusing on the good through providing top-tier specialty house-roasted coffee and delicious brunch in a curated, inspiring space in downtown Savannah, Georgia.Our founders, Elise and Matt, are lovers of coffee and their community. The team has grown and dialed in their focus on providing a welcoming and inspiring for everybody as well as purposing this business as a way to give back to their neighbors in need of Savannah. As of 2023, Origin has grown into a beautiful restored space of their own in downtown Savannah complete with a full kitchen and roastery ready to welcome and serve tourists, students, and locals. All media are encouraged to attend. Opening party to follow. For more information, contact Matt at (617) 460-6307 or matt@origincoffee.bar or check us out online at their Website.
Ribbon-Cutting for Greenbriar Children’s Center
DATE: April 5
TIME: 10 a.m.
LOCATION: Greenbriar Campus (3709 Hopkins Street | Savannah, GA)
Greenbriar Children’s Center will open its new Greenbriar Infant Center on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 10:00 am. Greenbriar Children’s Center is a non-profit serving children and families in Savannah for over 73 years. Greenbriar currently operates two early learning and childcare programs which provide services to children ages six months to five years who are from primarily low income families. The new Greenbriar Infant Center will provide similar services to infants as young as six weeks old to 18 months old, on its primary campus. Greenbriar also provides an emergency shelter for children ages 11 to 18 years old, and a Family Preservation and Support program which provides FREE counseling and support services to families in crisis. Greenbriar’s website is www.greenbriarchildrenscenter.org. They are also on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Ribbon Cutting for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah
DATE: April 17
TIME: 9 a.m.
LOCATION: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah (6510 Seawright Drive | Savannah, GA)
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah will officially cut the ribbon on its new wing on April 17th. The community is invited to attend. The Ribbon Cutting and Open House will celebrate the addition of 10 more beds; a new dialysis suite and an expanded therapy gym. The ribbon cutting will take place first thing on Monday at 9 a.m. Open House and Tours will be offered from 5 to 6:30 p.m. If you cannot make those times, please stop in and someone will be happy to show you around. Encompass Health is a Stroke and Hip Fracture Center of Excellence – once the ribbon is cut, they will be able to offer 60 beds for inpatient rehabilitative care to the Savannah and surrounding communities.
Ribbon Cutting for Home Helpers
DATE: April 17
TIME: 10:30 am
LOCATION: Home Helpers (813 E 66th Street | Savannah, GA)
Home Helpers has been a trusted in-home care provider for over 25 years. We offer exceptional care for seniors, those with disabilities, illness or recovering from injury or surgery. We are excited about our new Savannah location and look forward to serving this community.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Ribbon Cutting for River Street Sweets
DATE: March 21
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: River Street Sweets (32 E Broughton St | Savannah, GA)
River Street Sweets® celebrated their 50th Anniversary year with a ribbon cutting to kick-off the grand opening of their new location at 32 Broughton Street on Tuesday, March 21. The family-owned company, with 15 locations, has been making memories and delighting candy lovers since 1973, when it first opened its flagship location on historic River Street. The family matriarch, Pam, helped Savannah City Mayor Van Johnson, and her children, Tim and Jennifer Strickland cut the official ribbon on the newest shop. Many family members, longtime friends, business associates, and media professionals were on-hand for the festivities. Stop by the new location!
