The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization that promotes progress and a positive business climate in Glynn County, provides business education opportunities to members, and facilities interaction between member businesses through a variety of networking events. A relocation package is also available from the Chamber to those considering a move here.
The Brunswick Golden Isles Visitors Bureau is an arm of the Chamber, created to promote Brunswick and the Golden Isles as a visitor destination. The Bureau participates in group tour and travel trade shows, hosts travel writers and video production companies, and responds to more than 250,000 requests for information annually. The Bureau's website is a fountain of information for those looking for all the leisure opportunities in Brunswick and the Golden Isles.
The Southeast Georgia Joint Development Authority was established in 2004 with the goal of promoting and enhancing economic development opportunities in the Southeast Georgia region. Comprised of six counties including Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, McIntosh, and Wayne, the SEGA JDA has spearheaded innovative infrastructure enhancement projects for the benefit of the entire region. Recognizing the value of leveraging the assets of six diverse and vital counties, SEGA JDA is aggressively pursuing quality economic growth within its member counties.
Visit their website at http://www.segeorgiasites.com
The college of Coastal Georgia is Georgia’s newest state college. Building upon a near half century of service, the College is poised to become a significant and successful force to educate, enrich, engage, and economically enhance the Coastal region and the state overall.
Visit their website at http://www.ccga.edu
Altamaha Technical College is adding Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh counties to its current service delivery area of Appling, Jeff Davis, Long and Wayne Counties. People can find what they’re looking for at Altamaha Technical College whether it’s in the medical field, manufacturing, business, or the service sector.
Visit their website at http://altamahatech.edu
Golden Isles Career Academy (GICA) is a new public charter school located in Brunswick, Georgia. GICA was created to build a growing partnership between the Glynn County School System and the regional business and industrial communities of Southeast Coastal Georgia. GICA graduates provide a viable skilled workforce to businesses in a variety of occupational disciplines.
Visit their website at http://gica.us
The Brunswick Golden Isles Airport has been the home of airline service to a number of commercial hubs for more than 30 years. Service is now provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines/ The Delta Connection, with several flights per day to Delta’s Atlanta hub. This service is provided with Canadair Regional Jets (CRJ’s) with amenities of a flight attendant and on-board restroom facilities. Flight time to Atlanta is approximately 37 minutes. Visit their website at www.glynncountyairports.com
The Port of Brunswick lies on the tip of the curvature of the Georgia coast and is the nearest Atlantic port to the Pacific Coast. With only five major course changes, a large seagoing vessel can safely navigate from the open sea into the Brunswick Harbor. Operated by the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), the Port of Brunswick includes three distinct terminals. At 1,700 acres, Colonel’s Island Terminal moves both RoRo and agri-bulk commodities. Its autoport facility handles more than 12 major manufacturers. A dedicated breakbulk facility, Mayor’s Point Terminal is a 22-acre facility specializing in forest products and general cargo. Marine Port Terminals’ 72-acre facility handles a diverse mix of breakbulk and bulk commodities. More information is available at GPA’s website www.gaports.com
