News

2023

  • DAS Corp. bringing jobs to Metter, Georgia - Governor Brian P. Kemp announced in early September that DAS Corp. (DAS), an automotive parts company, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Metter. The facility will create 300 new jobs and generate more than $35 million in investment in Candler County. This initiati... more

  • WTCSav welcomes Madison Roche to Savannah - The World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) team had the opportunity to welcome Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC) Start Ups and Programs Manager Madison Roche to Savannah in July. During her stay, Madison shared more about the current initiatives of the GEC and the team explored w... more

  • WTCSav Leads Trade Mission to Ireland - World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) led a trade mission to Ireland in May to expand the TradeBridge mission through civic, tourism, education and economic development efforts. The TradeBridge program serves to empower trade and investment between the Southeast regions of Irel... more

  • WTCSav Recognizes International Paper at Luncheon - World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) hosted its annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon with former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer Andrew Busch as the keynote speaker. During the luncheon, WTCSav presented the World Trade Center Savannah International Business o... more

  • Bulloch County welcoming two Hyundai suppliers - Two automotive parts manufacturers have announced plans to build facilities in Bulloch County. Joon Georgia, Inc. will create 630 new jobs and invest $317 million. The new facility will be located at Bruce Yawn Commerce Park, previously known as the Southern Gateway Commerce P... more

  • WTCSav hosts 30 delegates from Ireland in March - World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) hosted three groups consisting of 30 individuals from Ireland in March. The delegations; one from Wexford, one from Limerick, and a diplomatic delegation; participated in various activities during their stays including attending the Jasper ... more

  • Sewon America announces 740 jobs in Effingham, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Sewon America, a subsidiary of Korean-based Sewon Precision Industry Co., will create 740 new jobs in Rincon and invest more than $300 million in a new Effingham County manufacturing facility. This project is the largest known private inve... more

  • WTCSav gears up for all things Irish - While Savannah locals associate the month of March with Ireland and St. Patrick's Day, the region's relationship with Ireland extends well beyond just one month of the year. In December, the World Trade Center Savannah team welcomes TradeBridge Ireland Chief Executive Officer ... more

2022

  • WTCSav receives Premier Accreditation by WTCA - World Trade Center Savannah announced today that it was awarded the Premier Accreditation by the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) – a global network of more than 300 highly-connected, mutually supportive businesses and organizations across nearly 100 countries. This achi... more

  • 1 in 9 Georgia jobs related to local ports - Port activity in Georgia now supports 561,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. That number is up from 496,700 jobs during Fiscal Year 2019, the period covered by the... more