Business

In the last decade, Savannah, GA has changed from Georgia's best-kept secret to one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. In fact, Area Development Magazine recently named Savannah, GA, "One of the top ten hot spots for entrepreneurs."

Savannah, GA is an ever-changing community with great emphasis on its historical value, yet it focuses heavily on the future. Savannah, GA has emerged as a high-tech haven, with 33,000 miles of buried fiber optic cable, the state's third ATDC technology incubator and a nationally-recognized engineering campus at Georgia Tech's GTREP Campus. As a result, Savannah, GA is one of the most connected cities in the nation. It's no wonder knowledge-based businesses are moving here in droves.

Additionally, there is an already strong, established business foundation, with an economy that consistently weathers national economic cycles. Manufacturing, distribution, tourism, military, ports operations and retail sectors form a healthy business and employment base. There are 12 area colleges and universities, with graduates in all areas of business, digital media, computer sciences and other degrees.

The area's major higher educational institutions are:

• Armstrong Atlanta State University
• Georgia Southern University
• Georgia Tech Savannah
• Savannah College of Art and Design
• Savannah State University
• Savannah Technical College
• Skidaway Institute of Oceanography