Savannah & Chatham County

Propelling Business

The Savannah region has a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, port logistics, healthcare, academic/military/government and tourism. Manufacturing is critical to the Savannah region and is home to more than 280 manufacturers including Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and Gulfstream Aerospace, which is headquartered in Savannah. The Port of Savannah is the fastest growing port in the nation and the single largest container port in North America. The port features 2 Class I rails on terminal and 9 deep-water berths, making it the most efficient port in the country. Savannah’s talent pipeline is diverse, young and highly skilled. Among those that contribute to Savannah’s workforce are graduates of the 16 area colleges and universities and the more than 4,000 military personnel who transition out of the local military each year.