Welcome to Savannah Chamber Connect from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce!

This episode features multiple exciting Savannah segments like: Lance Wade of Savannah Harley-Davidson discusses receiving the Gulfstream Community Involvement Award, the dealership’s community-focused events, flood-relief supply drives, and an October breast cancer awareness poker run, emphasizing listening for local needs.

In the HOT SEAT - Jared Downs interviews Lt. Col. Derick Taylor, Hunter Army Airfield garrison commander, on the importance of relationships with the business community, Transition Assistance and quarterly career fairs, challenges for military families, and a new $62 million hangar; Taylor is transitioning to a Middle East deployment while his family stays in Savannah.

Host Dee Daniels sits down with Michael and Brian Roberson who share the Savannah Sauce Company origin story, growth to 250+ stores, key products, and Athlete Brand Co. for NIL. Visit Savannah leaders mark 50 years and tourism growth to 13 million visitors and a $4B economy, noting convention expansion and the Signia hotel.

Dr. Joe Buck reflects on Leadership Savannah’s history and June 1 applications, while Joe Marinelli, President & CEO Visit Savannah - and - Kellie Linder, VP Sales, Visit Savannah help celebrate 50 Years!

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From Bert’s Hot Seat: Lt. Col. Derick Taylor

From the Winners Circle: Lance Wade, Savannah Harley-Davidson (Gulfstream Community Involvement Award)

What’s Up: Samantha Wilkins, Small Business & Events Manager, Savannah Chamber of Commerce

Superstar Member Spotlight: Savannah Sauce Company

Highlights: Leadership Savannah and Dr. Joe Buck

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MEET OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR: STERLING SEACREST PRITCHARD

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FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Winners Circle Intro

00:20 Lance Wade Surprise Win

00:48 Harley Roots and Riding

01:42 Community Giving Culture

02:22 Flood Relief Story

04:11 Advice for Businesses

05:55 Upcoming Charity Rides

07:13 Parting Thanks and Wrap

08:15 Hot Seat Introduction

08:43 Base and Business Ties

09:40 Transitioning Service Members

11:22 Military Family Challenges

12:46 Community Support and Projects

15:16 Savannah Reflections

17:20 Memorial Day Meaning

19:16 Superstar Spotlight Intro

20:16 Sauce Origin Story

23:20 Whole Foods Breakthrough