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RESOURCE CENTER

SDRA, Resource CenterThis information center serves as a one-stop source for development and financial tools to aid existing and potential business and property owners with business start-up, expansion, relocation and improvement. Since 2000, more than 450 individuals have used the resource center and library for technical assistance.

Resources include available space and property listings for both focus areas and adjacent areas of greater downtown; local city codes and ordinances; information on local, state and federal loan programs, financial and technical incentives, and business development tools available through the City of Savannah, partner agencies and SDRA.

 

LIBRARY

One component of the resource center is a continually updated and growing reference library of information useful to existing and potential business and property owners. The library includes numerous plans and studies related to the revitalization efforts for Greater Downtown Savannah; City Zoning Ordinances, a comprehensive slide collection, business development and revitalization information; partner agency publications, SDRA Board of Directors and Committee information, and past SDRA work plans and reports.
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AVAILABLE SPACE AND PROPERTY LISTINGS

With the help of local realtors, developers and property owners, SDRA maintains a comprehensive listing of available commercial property and spaces located within SDRA’s focus areas. Updated monthly, this resource is a useful tool for existing and prospective business and property owners.

PDFBroughton Street Urban Redevelopment Area

PDFMartin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard/Montgomery Street Corridor
PDFGreater Downtown Savannah

DOING BUSINESS GUIDE

The Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) created a useful handbook called the Doing Business Guide to provide answers to commonly asked questions related to site selection, property improvements, signage, permitting, taxes, licensing and much more.  Copies of the guide can be obtained by contacting the SDRA office at 651-6973.

The guide can also be downloaded by clicking here.

 

SAVANNAH DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

The Savannah Downtown Business Association (DBA) works to promote a healthy, prosperous business climate in Savannah's Historic District.  DBA is involved in a number of activities, including advocacy on issues important to members, marketing to promote downtown, promotion of special events, and beautification of downtown.  For more information and a membership application, please click here

DBA can be reached at (912) 660-4718 or savannahdba@hotmail.com.

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD-MONTGOMERY STREET BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard-Montgomery Street Business Association (MMBA) is a diverse association of business and property owners dedicated to enhancing the economic health of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Montgomery Street.  The MMBA uses networking, communication, and advocacy to work for the common interests of all businesses and property owners and to help ensure a vibrant business climate for new and existing businesses.  For more information and a membership application, please click here.

MMBA can be reached at (912) 651-6973 or mmba_sav@yahoo.com

 

WHO TO CALL

The following is a list of municipal and public agency contacts for individuals interested in starting a business or purchasing property in Savannah.

Business Locations and Real Estate:

Downtown:
Savannah Development and Renewal Authority
Greater Downtown Business Resource Center ..............................651-6973
Outside the Downtown:
Savannah Economic Development Authority ................................447-8450

 

Business Licenses and Building Permits:

City of Savannah Inspections/Building Permits ............................651-6530
Historic District Board of Review (MPC) ..........................................651-1440
City of Savannah Revenue Department (Licenses) ........................651-6450
Chatham County Dept. of Environmental Health (Restaurants) ...356-2160
Liquor Licenses:
Zoning Issues ...................................................................................651-6530
Application Forms ............................................................................651-6450

 

Business Finance and Technical Assistance:

Small Business Assistance Corporation (SBAC) ............................232-4700
City of Savannah - Economic Development Department.............. 651-3653
Business Development Office........................................................ 652-3579
Greater Downtown Business Resource Center (SDRA)................. 651-6973
Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA).....................447-8450
Small Business Development Center (University of Georgia)....... 651-3200
Business Resource & Information Center
(Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce) .......................................644-6440
Savannah Entrepreneurial Center.................................................. 652-3582
Senior Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) .................................652-4335

 

City of Savannah Government:

General Information .......................................................................651-6790
Mayor’s Office .................................................................................651-6444
City Manager’s Office..................................................................... 651-6415
Department of Revenue .................................................................651-6450
Parking Services Division............................................................... 651-6470
Community Planning and Development....................................... 651-6520
Cultural Affairs ArtsLine................................................................. 651-6417
Customer Service (for calls regarding repairs) ..............................651-6565

 

Chatham County Government:

County Manager ............................................................................652-7869

 

Demographic and Land Use:

Greater Downtown Business Resource Center (SDRA)............... 651-6973
Metropolitan Planning Commission .............................................651-1440
Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce ........................................644-6400
Savannah Economic Development Authority............................... 447-8450

 

Police and Fire:

Emergency ......................................................................................911
Non-emergency.............................................................................. 234-4141
Savannah Police Department
Precinct 1........................................................................................ 651-6990
Precinct 2 ....................................................................................... 651-6931
Savannah Fire Department ............................................................651-6758

 

Utility Service:

Savannah Electric and Power Company ..............................1-800-437-3890
Atlanta Gas Light Company (repairs/leaks, etc.) ................ 1-800-427-5463
Water and Sewer (City of Savannah) ....................................651-6460
Comcast Cable ........................................................................354-7531
Trash and Refuse Collection:
City of Savannah Sanitation Department (commercial) ......651-6579
Waste Management, Inc ........................................................965-0300
“Call Before You Dig” .............................................................1-800-282-7411

 

Parking and Transportation:

Parking Coordinator, Parking Services Div., City of Savannah ......651-6470 
Chatham Area Transit (Public Transportation) ...............................233-5767

 
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Resources and Incentives:

PDFGreater Downtown Loan and Tax Incentives

PDFCorner Store Loan Program Fact Sheet

PDFCorner Store Loan Application
PDFFacade Improvement Loan Program Fact Sheet
PDFFacade Improvement Loan Application

Sprinkler Cost Assistance Program Fact Sheet

Sprinkler Cost Assistance Program Application

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Savannah Development And Renewal Authority
518 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 912.651.6973 Fax: 912.651.6707 E-Mail: Savannah_DT@SDRA.NET

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