WTCSav partners represent some of the region’s most active international businesses – from billion dollar operations to family-owned small businesses.
Our partners receive a variety of unique opportunities to meet with peers to discuss common international trade ideas, challenges and solutions as well as benefit from our programs, seminars, conferences and partner-only events.
Accountants/CPA Firms
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
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| Hancock Askew & Co. | A certified public accountant firm providing service, technical expertise and innovative thinking. | 100 Riverview Dr. |
Attorneys
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| HunterMaclean | From offices in Savannah and Brunswick, HunterMaclean represents a wide variety of companies and individuals in the Southeast and throughout the United States in their legal and business matters in Georgia. | 200 E. Saint Julian St. |
Consultants
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| The Pendleton Consulting Group | Pendleton has recruited the best and brightest from business and government to tackle the biggest challenges of the twenty-first century. Whether you’re designing economic development incentives, expanding into global markets or assembling key stakeholders for greater impact – Pendleton is a force multiplier. | 2426 Jett Ferry Road |
| Loman Creative Services | Loman Creative Services has developers, information professionals, designers, creatives, and marketing experts ready to help businesses and ministries build successful brands. Loman combines the latest technologies to communicate your ideas visibly and creatively. | 10500 Abercorn St Suite L
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| Silver & Associates | Silver and Associates is a boutique consulting firm primarily serving the global education market. The firm has over twenty-five years track record of providing successful outcomes to colleges, universities and school systems around the world. | 678.964.7221 |
Contract Furnishings/Interior Design
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| National Office Systems | National Office Systems, Inc., a contract furnishings and interior design firm has operated in Savannah since 1986. NOS has been very successful translating the clients’ requirements and budget into functional, aesthetically pleasing interiors. They are the exclusive dealer for the region for DIRTT Environmental Solutions and Herman Miller Furniture. | 120 E. 42nd St. |
| Dorel Home Furnishings | Dorel Home is made up of diverse furniture segments that produce a wide range of home furniture and commercial hardware for major retailers throughout North America. | 410 E. 1st St. |
| Baker Roofing Company | Baker Roofing Company, established in 1915, is a full-service building envelope contractor recognized as one of the leading specialty contractors in the nation. It provides expert roofing, restoration and exterior services for both commercial and residential customers. | 1335 Lynah Avenue |
Development Authority, Chamber, Local Government
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| City of Savannah | The City of Savannah works with WTCSav to optimize international relations and business trade networks for the benefit of Savannah and its citizens. | 2 East Bay St.
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| Development Authority of Appling County | Located in the heart of the Southeast, Appling County is central to many ports and distribution hubs. At the intersection of two major four lane highways, Appling County is a great location for access to interstates, rail and ports. | 305 W Parker St. |
| Brantley County Development Authority | Brantley County offers a well-educated, trainable workforce with an excellent work ethic. More than 75 percent of Brantley’s workforce hold a high school diploma or higher. Continued educational opportunities are easily accessible nearby in Waycross. | 10345 N. Main St. |
| Golden Isles Development Authority | Brunswick and Glynn County, also known as the Golden Isles, is an emerging magnet for growth-seeking enterprise. Lower operating costs, access to all major transportation, and a culture of mutual support blend with an impressive array of recreational, educational and cultural activities. | 1505 Richmond St. |
| Camden County Joint Development Authority | Camden County offers the perfect environment for forward-looking industries. With new sites for aerospace, food processing or plastics recycling/manufacturing, Camden County provides logistical benefits, a well-educated and largely military-trained workforce, low cost of living and enviable quality of life. | 531 N. Lee St. |
| Development Authority of Bryan County | If you are looking for a strategically positioned location to expand or relocate your business, Bryan County is a great choice. Easy access to I-16 and I-95, as well as the Georgia Ports Authority and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport make Bryan County ideal for business. | 116 Lanier St. |
| Folkston and Charlton County Development Authority | Folkston County provides ample opportunity for businesses to grow and thrive in South Georgia. | 3795 Main St. |
| Effingham County Industrial Development Authority | Effingham County is situated between the Ogeechee and Savannah Rivers just north of Georgia's first City, Savannah. It is this prime location near rail, the Port of Savannah and Interstates 95 and 16 that make Effingham County a logistical dream come true. | 520 W. 3rd St. |
| Jenkins County Development Authority | Jenkins County is home to successful agricultural, manufacturing, service and distribution businesses. Employers can access Jenkins County's low cost of living, well-educated and skilled workforce, competitive utilities, existing transportation network and job training opportunities. | 548 Cotton Ave. |
| Liberty County Development Authority | With large master-planned industrial parks, available sites and buildings, an abundant workforce and a robust existing industry base, Liberty County is a prime location for manufacturing and distribution companies looking to expand or relocate their businesses. | 425 W. Oglethorpe Hwy |
| McIntosh County Industrial Development Authority | In Darien and McIntosh County, you will find a wide variety of available state and local incentives; a ready, able and accessible workforce; and an industrial complex with infrastructure. The low cost of land and availability of support services make Darien and McIntosh County a prime location for a diverse range of business interests and employers. | 211 Walton Street |
| Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce | With a membership of around 2,200 businesses and more than 6,500 contacts, the Savannah Area Chamber is the largest business organization in the region and offers the opportunity for networking, education, marketing and community involvement. | 101 E. Bay St. |
| Savannah Economic Development Authority | Expanding the region's existing economic base through the creation and attraction of new business opportunities as well as the expansion of businesses in the region and internationally through business development, business retention, World Trade Center Savannah and Foreign-Trade Zone 104. | 131 Hutchinson Island Road |
| Screven County Development Authority | Located between Augusta and Savannah, Screven County's access to highways, air, rail and port provide fast global and domestic market access along with available acreage and buildings. | 101 S. Main St. |
| Wayne County Industrial Development Authority | With award-winning healthcare and educational systems; a highly skilled workforce, abundant natural resources and located within minutes of major cultural amenities and Georgia’s Golden Isles, Wayne County provides a great location for your business or industry to thrive. | 261 W. Plum St. |
| Development Authority of Burke County | The role of the Development Authority of Burke County is to promote, develop and advance economic growth in Burke County. The Authority works closely with the local industry, community leaders and state economic developers to achieve this goal of economic growth within the community. | 241 East 6th Street |
| Southeast Georgia Alliance | The Southeast Georgia Alliance is a six-county regional partnership located between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida. The Alliance collaborates with private and state resources to guide businesses and manufacturers looking to relocate or expand in the region. | 912.429.2000 |
| Savannah Area REALTORS® | The Savannah Area REALTORS® is the trade association for real estate licensees in Chatham, Bryan and Effingham counties, representing approximately 2,000 members. | 7015 Hodgson Memorial Drive |
| Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce | The mission of the Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce is to empower and educate African-American, other minorities, and women-owned businesses in the Savannah Metropolitan and surrounding areas that will foster a thriving and sustainable business environment. | P.O Box 22723 |
| Candler County Industrial Authority | The Candler County Industrial Authority promotes economic growth in Metter and Candler County, Georgia via the Metter I-16 Industrial Park, business partnerships and memberships in regional and state-wide economic development organizations. | 1 S. Rountree Street, Suite B |
| Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Inc. | The Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization of community-focused leaders whose mission is to promote Pooler as a tourist destination and to promote a positive business environment by supporting economic development through networking, teamwork and innovative thinking. | 305 W. Collins St. |
| Development Authority of Bulloch County | Located in Georgia's spectacular coastal plain and home to miles of rich farmland and forests and bustling energy of more than 20,000 students at Georgia Southern University. | 102 S. Main St. |
Education
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Georgia Tech’s Savannah campus offers connections and expertise to coastal-region companies and employees through professional education courses, corporate partnership programs, customized training at individual companies, conference space for meetings and educational events, video conferencing capabilities and technology to stream content across the world. | 210 Technology Circle |
| Georgia Southern University | Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest university south of Atlanta. With 141 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/Research university and serves more than 26,000 students. | 1332 Southern Drive |
| Savannah State University | Savannah State University is the oldest public historically black university in the State of Georgia and offers undergraduate and graduate programs including a Masters of Business Administration degree. | 3219 College St. |
Engineering Firms
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas & Hutton | Thomas & Hutton provides a myriad of civil engineering and civil related services to our public and private clients in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and throughout the Southeast. | 50 Park of Commerce Way |
Environmental/Energy
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | For almost a century, Georgia Power has been helping hometowns across the state grow and prosper. Georgia Power understands that growing a business or a community is a big job. To help you navigate the journey from where you are to where you want to be, their team of seasoned experts provides free consultation and services. | Century One in Tech Square |
Financial Services
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Ameris Bank | Ameris Bank has the resources, expertise and lending solution to provide appropriate financing, peace of mind and confidence in facing the exciting future for your business. Offering SBA solutions for manufacturing, distribution and logistics. | 24 Drayton St. |
| BankSouth | Serving the community for over 70 years, BankSouth offers the flexibility, warmth and customer service that only local decision-making can provide. With five branch offices in Lake Oconee, downtown Greensboro, Watkinsville, Atlanta and Savannah, BankSouth's commitment to excellence has never wavered. | 613 Stephenson Ave. |
| Truist Bank | One of the nation's largest and strongest financial services companies, we offer a full suite of products and services designed to meet the needs of our consumer, business, corporate and institutional clients. | 2505 Abercorn St. |
| Regions Bank | Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas. | 15 Bull Street |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | With a history dating back over 200 years, JPMorgan Chase is one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. | 100 Bull Street |
| Bannockburn Global Forex | Bannockburn Global Forex is a capital markets trading firm specializing in foreign currency advisory, hedge analytics, and transaction processing for closely held enterprises. | 312 Walnut Street, Suite 3580 |
| Bank of America | Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individuals, small- and middle-market businesses, large corporations and governments with a full range of banking, investment management and other financial and risk management products and services. | 22 Bull St. |
| CORE Credit Union | CORE Credit Union is a community-focused financial institution that promotes a positive presence, unifies the communities it serves, fosters an inclusive environment and strives to be the trust source of financial services. | P.O. Box 1987 |
Insurance
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Seacrest Partners | Sterling Seacrest Partners works with businesses of all shapes and sizes that want clarity about their risks, control over insurance and benefits costs, and strategic guidance. | 1001 Whitaker St. |
Logistics
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Exports Company | Georgia Exports Company (GEC) is the industry leading exporter of Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) originating in the Southeastern USA. This private and family owned business founded in 2012 by brothers Jon and Wilson Burns is located in Springfield, Georgia. | 1750 Hwy 21 North |
| Expeditors International | Expeditors is a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. Expeditors generates highly optimized and customized supply chain solutions with unified technology systems integrated through a global network of 322 locations in 103 countries on six continents. | 2 E. Bryan St. |
| John S. James Co. | John S. James Co. was founded in 1941 in Savannah. Their mission of offering personalized service to the international transportation community quickly established the firm as a leader in the international freight forwarding and customs brokerage industries. | 6002 Commerce Blvd |
| Peeples Industries, Inc. | Peeples Industries, Inc. is recognized as a leader for both outstanding customer service and innovation. Their range of experience includes bulk and container stevedoring, terminal operations, warehousing, vessel chartering, inland logistics, materials handling engineering, industrial marine construction and dredging. | 21 E. Broad St. |
| Port City Logistics | Port City Logistics is a 3PL with multiple facilities and two million square feet of warehouse space. They service all aspects of the logistics process beginning with drayage services for import and export from the port. | 246 Jimmy Deloach Pkwy |
| Georgia Ports Authority | The Georgia Ports Authority is dedicated to providing customers with the most efficient, productive port facilities in the nation, and to creating jobs and business opportunities to benefit more than 9.7 million Georgians. The GPA is committed to maintaining its competitive edge through development of leading-edge technology, marketing and operations to move cargo faster. | 2 Main St. |
| International Dunnage | International Dunnage is an American and Turkish joint venture company established in 2004 to manufacture and supply poly-woven dunnage bags to the world market. | 3216 Center St. |
| LST Logistics | LST Logistics is a division of Lone Star Transportation, LLC, the nation's premier specialized heavy haul carrier. | 276 Jimmy Deloach Parkway |
| Georgia Center for Innovation and Logistics | The Center of Innovation for Logistics helps companies take advantage of the state’s world-class logistics industry, so they can improve supply chain efficiencies, support growth and increase global competitiveness. | 404.962.4134 |
| Pacorini | Pacorini is certified by the main Futures Markets and is recognized as a benchmark operator in handling, warehousing, processing and transportation of soft and hard commodities. | 200 Expansion Blvd |
| Matson Logistics Warehousing, Inc. | Matson’s company-operated warehouses on the east and west coasts and 53’ intermodal containers create a network of asset-based services to support a supply chain from China to virtually any point in North America. | 1020 S.H. Morgan Parkway. |
| Solutions FTG, Inc. | Solutions FTZ is a veteran-owned small business and the primary marketing and distribution firm for Irish Dawg Enterprises' products. | 703.835.7386 |
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| Aeronet Worldwide | Since 1982, Aeronet has been a family-owned company dedicated to providing the very best in global logistics solutions and freight services. | 158 Hendley Road |
| Plastic Express | Plastic Express is a veteran-owned and operated logistics company and a leader in the plastic resin industry providing integrated trucking, packaging, warehousing and drayage services for plastics and other commodities since 1970. | 3013 Pasadena Freeway |
| Port Jersey Logistics | Port Jersey Logistics brings close to seven decades of serving clients with top-tier logistics solutions. Equipped with state-of-the-art systems and facilities, we deliver on a broad range of logistics requirements accurately and efficiently. | 335 Belfast Commerce Center Drive |
| East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Corporation | For more than 65 years, East Coast Warehouse & Distribution has served as a preeminent 4PL leader, offering integrated temperature-controlled logistics services to food and beverage importers. | 521 Morgan Lakes Industrial Blvd. |
| D.J. Powers | D. J. Powers is an international logistics provider, offering global transportation and compliance services to clients around the world. | 5000 Business Center Drive |
Manufacturing
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Arconic | Arconic is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. | 93 Dunwoody Court |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | Gulfstream, headquartered in Savannah, has led the evolution of business and personal aviation since 1958. Today, Gulfstream produces the world’s most advanced business aircraft, with innovations from nose to tail and wingtip to wingtip, all while offering unmatched global product support and service. | 500 Gulfstream Road |
| Hyosung | Hyosung is a company of dedicated innovators who are leading the ATM self-service solutions marketplace for both the financial services and retail industries. They invent and apply real solutions that work, and their focus on innovation, engineering and superior customer service have made them the world leader in the ATM marketplace. | |
| International Paper | International Paper is one of the world’s leading producers of fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, with more than 52,000 employees and more than 25,000 customers in 150 countries. | 1201 W. Lathrop Ave. |
| Mitsubishi Power Americas | Mitsubishi Power Americas’ portfolio of integrated power systems and equipment reflects their legendary commitment to developing products that unite highly-disciplined engineering with evolutionary design innovations to push the limits of performance. | 1000 Pine Meadow Dr. |
| Savannah Bee Company | Savannah Bee Company manufactures local and international award-winning specialty honey. They also offer nourishing beauty products with ingredients straight from the honeybee hive. | 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd. |
| Pacific Cycle | As the parent company of such legendary brands as Schwinn, Mongoose and Kid Trax, Pacific Cycle delivers some of the biggest names in outdoor recreation. | 2385 Tremont Road |
| One Magnus Company | One Magnus Company specializes in providing solutions in the value chain, consolidating solid, reliable, and mutually beneficial partnerships through the supply of raw materials for the industry in general. | P.O. Box 7122 |
Resources
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Regional Film Commission | The Savannah Regional Film Commission, a division of the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) and an AFCI certified Film Commission, is the central point of contact for entertainment production in the Savannah region. | 131 Hutchinson Island Road |
| U.S. Commercial Service | The United States Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration. The U.S. Commercial Service is a part of the U.S. Foreign Service and its commercial officers are diplomats. | 111 East Liberty St., Suite 202 |
| International Trade Association | ITA strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment and ensures fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of their trade laws and agreements. ITA works to improve the global business environment and helps U.S. organizations compete at home and abroad. | 1401 Constitution Ave NW |
| U.S. International Trade Commission | The USITC is an independent, nonpartisan, quasi-judicial agency that fulfills a range of trade-related mandates. They provide high-quality, leading-edge analysis of international trade issues to the President and the Congress. | 500 E Street, SW |
| U.S. Small Business Administration | The SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. They help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. | 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 |
| Georgia Department of Economic Development | The Georgia Department of Economic Development markets Georgia to the world by encouraging business investment and trade, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a go-to location for film, music, digital entertainment, and the arts. | 75 Fifth Street NW, Suite 1200 |
| Agency for International Development | The Agency for International Development is the world's premier international development agency adn a catalytic actor driving development results. Their work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience. | 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW |
| Export/Import Bank of the United States | The Export-Import Bank assists American businesses export their goods by providing financial assistance in the form of loans, loan guarantees and insurance. The focus of the Export-Import Bank is on assisting small businesses. | 811 Vermont Avenue NW |
| World Trade Centers Association | The World Trade Centers Association stimulates trade and investment opportunities for commercial property developers, economic development agencies, and international businesses looking to connect globally and prosper locally. | 115 Broadway, Suite 1202 |
| World Trade Organization | The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible. | Rue de Lausanne, 154 |
| World Chamber of Commerce | The World Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization fostering global business, cultural and social exchange worldwide. Moreover, the World Chamber of Commerce supports initiatives and events promoting trade, educational and humanitarian goals. | 2870 Peachtree Road #435 |
| United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) | The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. | 1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100 |
| Ghana International Chamber of Commerce | The Ghana Chamber of Commerce attracts, supports, and grows business through advocacy, economic development and business development. The Chamber strives to bridge trade between the continent of Africa and the global market. | 7365 Maddox Road |
| Enterprise Ireland | Enterprise Ireland is the government organization responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. | East Point Business Park |
| JFK Trust | In 1988, the community of New Ross formed the John F. Kennedy Trust against a backdrop of deep recession and high unemployment to initiate and inspire economic recovery. | New Ross, Y34A786 |
| Wexford County Council | Wexford County Council is the authority responsible for local government in County Wexford, Ireland. | County Hall, Carricklawn |
| Wexford Enterprise Centre | Wexford Enterprise Centre is a social enterprise division of Wexford Enterprise Association. | Strandfield Business Park, Rosslare Rd. |
Retail
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Wexford - Savannah's Irish Pub | Anchoring the east cornerstone of City Market, Wexford - Savannah's Irish Pub promises to delight locals and visitors alike with an authentic Irish experience offered nowhere else in the Lowcountry. | 27 Barnard Street |
Transportation
| Partner Name | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport | The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is the center for air travel in the Coastal Empire of Georgia, the Golden Isles and South Carolina’s Low Country. | 400 Airways Ave. |