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Hello Alice & GEN announce third round of $5k-$25k grant opportunities for small businesses

By The Creative Coast | October 2, 2023

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering a sense of community. However, they often face financial challenges that hinder their growth and…

The Creative Coast is Seeking a Conference Producer!

By Abbegayle Stallons | September 29, 2023

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to catalyze the innovation economy in Coastal Georgia. We build and support the startup and entrepreneurial community in Savannah through educational…

Registration Now Open For Free Girls Code Savannah Fall Sessions

By Abbegayle Stallons | September 28, 2023

SAVANNAH (September 19, 2023) – Girls Code Savannah is back! The Creative Coast’s youth program will return this Fall with four, free in-person Saturday Sessions starting October 14th, 2023. The…

Georgia Southern Libraries celebrates grand opening for Patent and Trademark Resource Center

By The Creative Coast | September 20, 2023

NEWS PROVIDED BY GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Patenting an invention and trademarking a product name can be challenging, yet protecting intellectual property is vital. To that end, Georgia Southern University Libraries…

Creative Coast Announces Oct 10th chooseSAV & Coastal Navigator Launch Party

By Kait Lance | September 18, 2023

The Creative Coast will host a special event on October 10, 2023 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm to announce the launch of its newest brands: chooseSAV and The Coastal Navigator. The evening will offer area service providers a unique chance to expand their professional connections, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations with The Creative Coast’s newest brands while enjoying drinks and appetizers in the picturesque setting of the Savannah Boathouse Marina.

TAG Announces Pitch Competition for Black Tech Entrepreneurs with $10k & $5k Cash Prizes

By The Creative Coast | September 18, 2023

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced a pitch competition taking place in Atlanta this fall. TAG INVEST CONNECT is a yearly event that connects Black tech entrepreneurs to…

Online Learning

Why You Should Automate the Customer Journey

After being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and being given less than six months to live, Jamie Gilleland had to step away from her thriving business. While she was…

Leveraging Generative AI to Boost Revenue for Your Products & Services

What exactly is Generative AI? How is it most helpful for startups and businesses? What AI tools are available to streamline processes and make companies more profitable? 

Murem Sharpe addresses all of these questions and more during this special recording of “Leveraging Generative AI to Boost Revenue for Your Products and Services.” Learn why and how Generative AI can help companies be more efficient and bring in more revenue. 

Watch Building the Future Workforce with STEAM Education with Ambria Berksteiner

In this Lunchtime Topic, we chatted with the Founder of Operation One STEM At A Time, Ambria Berksteiner. She shared her journey to launching Operation One STEM at a Time…

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Programs

The Creative Coast runs meaningful programs that provide education and connectivity. These programs include Lunchtime TopicsEntrepreneur’s Night, She Hustles, and the Idea Accelerator Bootcamp. We also partner with a number of local organizations to provide both youth and adult programming.

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Jobs

Find the latest job vacancies in the greatest innovation companies hiring in the coastal region via our Job Board.

If you are a company, you can post job vacancies on our Job Board. Submit your vacancies using our form and it will be published on our website. Postings are FREE to members of the Creative Coast.

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About us

The Creative Coast educates and connects the entrepreneurs, creatives, and techies within the innovation economy of the Savannah Region.