Savannah Harbor Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority

📣 Career opps available at Hyundai Mobis! Hiring for production, quality and maintenance! 🗓️ March 6 ⌚ 1-6 p.m. 📌 Mobis, 100 Mobis Road, Richmond Hill, GA. Walk-ins welcome but to pre-register and more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gArkbdh9

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“Partnership is not a legal contract between two equal individuals. It's an emotional alliance between two people who are committed to each other's success.” – Warren Buffett   Jan. 27, 2022, was the day that initiated our relationship with Hyundai Motor Group, and wow, we have accomplished quite a lot since then! We are thankful that a prospect meeting three years ago has blossomed into a flourishing community-wide relationship. And it’s true – this partnership goes well beyond a legal contract and represents friendship, respect and hope for the future. Cheers to many more!

It may be cold but Job Palooza is still on for Saturday!

“I cannot overemphasize how good I think this is, how positive I think this is,” said Savannah Mayor Van Johnson at his weekly press conference Tuesday. “I appreciate not only Gov. Kemp, but our state partners recognizing the needs of the folks here in coastal Georgia.” https://lnkd.in/eKik7Bzp

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Settlement agreement reached between  Ogeechee Riverkeeper and Savannah JDA   On Friday, December 27, 2024, the Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) agreed to dismiss its challenge to the groundwater withdrawal permits issued to Bryan and Bulloch counties on October 7, 2024, after reaching a settlement agreement with the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (Savannah JDA).   Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Savannah JDA agreed to facilitate a reduction in a long-term surface water or alternative water solution for the Bryan County Industrial Megasite and associated developments from 25 years to 15 years and to provide for additional water quality sampling from the permitted groundwater wells.   The Ogeechee Riverkeeper and the Savannah JDA remain committed to being responsible stewards of the region’s natural resources while ensuring industrial water needs are met to sustain southeast Georgia’s dynamic economic development climate.   “The Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority will continue to bring better opportunities to those that live in the Savannah region. This includes well-paying jobs and preserving the natural resources that make our region such a wonderful place to live,” said Trip Tollison, Savannah Economic Development Authority President and CEO and Savannah JDA Secretary/Treasurer.   “This Agreement demonstrates that environmental protection and smart growth are not mutually exclusive,” said ORK Executive Director and Riverkeeper Damon Mullis. “Indeed, this Agreement is a critical first step in ensuring safe and secure water supplies for people, agriculture and industry. Specifically, the shortened timeline and increased monitoring are important first steps in responsible management of our pristine aquifer and prioritizing drinking water and agricultural needs. ORK will continue to work with all regional stakeholders on responsible long range regional water planning.”

The offices of Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham and Effingham Counties wish you a happy #holiday season!

Thank you José Muñoz and Hyundai Motor Group for hosting the Savannah region delegation last week in Seoul, South Korea. It was a great week of learning, productive meetings and cementing relationships. We are honored that Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) chose to call the Savanah region home.

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), in cooperation with Glovis America, announced it has deployed Hyundai XCIENT heavy-duty hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for clean logistics operations. Initially, a total of 21 XCIENT trucks will be in operation.   “At HMGMA, we are committed to creating sustainable transportation solutions,” said Oscar Kwon, HMGMA CEO. “Our Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell trucks that support the Metaplant release zero emissions and offer a cleaner alternative to the traditional freight logistics methods used at other manufacturing facilities.”   This industry-leading initiative represents a significant step forward in HMGMA’s leadership efforts to both reduce its carbon footprint and actively promote sustainable practices in daily logistics operations. The use of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell technology will demonstrate Hyundai Motor Group’s ongoing commitment to responsible environmental stewardship.   These Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell Class 8 heavy-duty trucks will transport vehicle parts from HMGMA suppliers across the region to the Megasite on a daily basis. During the initial rollout, XCIENT trucks will transport parts between suppliers and the on-site Consolidation Center and later these logistics will expand to a broader network of suppliers. The 21 XCIENT vehicles will represent more than one-third of the Glovis America truck fleet at HMGMA.   Earlier this year at CES, Hyundai Motor Group announced HTWO, its new hydrogen value chain business brand. HTWO encompasses the Group’s businesses and affiliates, enabling each stage of the entire hydrogen value chain, from production and storage to transportation and utilization. HTWO represents ‘Hydrogen’ and ‘Humanity,’ the two main pillars of Hyundai’s hydrogen business.    “HMGMA’s deployment of XCIENT for logistics and operations is one of the main initiatives of HTWO,” said Jim Park, SVP, commercial vehicle and hydrogen business development, Hyundai Motor North America. “This is delivering on our strategy and vision to showcase a closed-loop hydrogen logistics ecosystem and improve the environmental sustainability of manufacturing operations.”   HTWO Logistics, a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Company and Glovis America, will also install a mobile hydrogen refueling station at the Megasite for efficient refueling. A hydrogen production and refueling station is being developed for the Megasite and will be announced at a later date.