Location Western most point on the east coast 647 miles due south of Cleveland, OH

2. Location • Western most point on the east coast • 647 miles due south of Cleveland, OH • Major distribution hub to and from a 26-state region – 75% of the US population

3. Population • Three-county MSA • 2008 population of 334,353

4. Workforce • 11-county labor draw area • Total population of 692,659 • Labor pool of 336,256 within 45-minute drive

5. The Five Pillars Manufacturing Port Logistics Healthcare Academic/Military/Government Tourism

6. Manufacturing Savannah/Chatham County has a broad manufacturing base with products ranging from gourmet cookies to corporate jets. • 220+ area manufacturers • Total payroll of about $700 million • Employs over 14,000 people

7. Major Manufacturers

8. Port Logistics The Port of Savannah is the 4th largest and fastest growing container port in the nation. • 2.4 million TEUs shipped in FY 2009 • Major distribution hub to and from a 26-state region – 80% of the US population

9. Port of Savannah • FY2009 Improvements • Four additional super post-Panamax cranes and 15 Rubber Tired Gantry cranes • Completed Chatham Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF), making the Port of Savannah the only single facility on the East Coast with two on-terminal ICTFs • Upgrade of 2 container berths and 3 container yards create additional capacity • 480 additional refrigerated container positions on terminal eliminate all diesel-powered generators serving the cold storage sector.

10. Healthcare Savannah is the regional hub for advanced healthcare with two major medical centers and two state of the art cancer centers. • Memorial University Medical Center is an award winning academic medical center that serves a 35-county area. • St. Joseph’s / Candler Health System is the region’s long standing, faith-based, not-for-profit health institution.

11. Academic/Military/Government Savannah’s workforce is infused with over 50,000 area students and 24,000 military personnel. • Savannah is home to Hunter Army Airfield and Ft. Stewart, headquarters of the US Army’s 3rd ID • The area boasts19 colleges and universities, including the nationally acclaimed Savannah College of Art and Design and Georgia Tech Savannah.

12. Education • Armstrong Atlantic State University • Savannah State University • Savannah Technical College • Savannah College of Art and Design • Georgia Tech Savannah • Georgia Southern University

13. Colleges & Universities

14. Georgia Tech Savannah • Located on a 47-acre tract at Savannah’s Technology and Engineering Campus • Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Computer & Mechanical Engineering • Applied Research

15. Tourism “Top Ten Most Beautiful Places in America.” - The Squares of Savannah, USA Weekend Magazine • 7 million annual visitors • Nation’s largest landmark historic district • Beautiful beaches, barrier islands and 420+ miles of navigable waters • 60+ area golf courses • Museums, theaters and year round festivals and celebrations

16. Corporate Headquarters

17. Air Service The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport services most of the US major markets, making Savannah easily accessible. As of November 2009

18. Drive Times Container truck traffic can reach 80% of the US population in 20 hours or less.

19. Hurricanes Savannah has not been impacted by a category 3+ hurricane in over 100 years. Major Hurricanes (Category 3+) 1900 - 2009 As of September 2009

20. Quality of Life Savannah is unique and thriving with a tradition of commerce balanced by exquisite coastal beauty and warm historic charm. • Lower than average cost of living • Excellent healthcare • Little traffic congestion • Numerous educational options • Temperate climate

21. Quality of Life

23. Thank You • Savannah Economic Development Authority • Amanda Taylor