Savannah & Chatham County

Propelling Business

Savannah exhibits a diverse industry mix with five traditional pillars of economic growth which include manufacturing, port logistics, healthcare, academic / military / government and tourism. Advanced manufacturing is critical to the Savannah economy, home to over 280 manufacturing companies and the headquarters for Gulfstream Aerospace. Savannah is home to the third fastest growing port in the World. The Port of Savannah is the single largest container port in North America, with 2 Class I railroads on terminal and 9 deep-water berths the Port of Savannah is the most efficient port in the county. Savannah’s talent pipeline is diverse, young and highly skilled. Among those contributing to Savannah’s workforce are graduates of the area’s colleges and universities, and the more than 4,000 servicemen and women who transition out of the local military each year.