This episode of Savannah Chamber Connect features sponsor David Paddison of Sterling Seacrest Pritchard discussing why SSP invests in community involvement to better understand and serve Savannah, his book “Keeping it Light” (also on Audible) built from “Dave-isms,” and takeaways from the U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar, including confidence in military leadership and an update on his son’s overseas service.

The Superstar Spotlight visits the Tybee Island Marine Science Center with Executive Director Chantal Audran and Communications and Marketing Director Jessica Leigh Lebos, highlighting the center’s 36-year evolution, exhibits, community partnerships, and a record-breaking turtle nesting season with public beach stewardship tips.

The episode also previews the Savannah Chamber Business Expo with exhibitor advice from Ad Specialty founder Diana Morrison and chamber manager Samantha Wilkins, including a July 23 “More Bang for Your Booth” workshop, lead-generation tactics, and sponsorship benefits.

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00:00 Show Intro

00:36 Serving the Community

03:23 Writing Keeping It Light

06:32 Army War College Takeaways

10:16 Savannah’s Economic Evolution

13:45 SSP Growth Story

17:47 Superstar Spotlight Begins

18:35 Marine Center Origins

20:25 Turtle Season Tips

23:39 Inside the Exhibits

27:07 Marsh Mural Magic

28:09 Nature Still Surprises

28:27 Loggerhead Rescue Story

30:12 Coffee Chats Preview

32:07 Community Partnerships

35:06 Turtle Friendly Businesses

36:40 Wrap Tybee Segment

37:52 Expo Guests Introduced

38:49 Common Expo Mistakes

39:45 Workshop Details

41:06 Booth Marketing Tips

42:37 Lead Capture Nuggets

43:57 Expo Value For Attendees

45:23 Strategy To Avoid Overwhelm

48:18 Sponsor Benefits Breakdown

50:53 Final Thanks And Sponsors