Savannah, Georgia Creates Incentives to Attract Tech Workers

For those who can work anywhere, choosing an “anywhere” may be the hardest part. In Georgia, the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) hopes to make that decision easier for technology workers by rolling out incentives to move to their historic city, according to Forbes. The initiative program will offer moving reimbursements for 50 applicants, taking away a roadblock some workers may face: the actual cost of relocation. SEDA advertises that their charming city with its cobblestone streets is more than meets the eye. It is a tech hub already booming with Fortune 500 companies and several headquarter locations.

The program reimburses individual moving expenses up to $2,000.

The offering is part of a SEDA initiative to continue boosting the region’s technology industry, which includes Fortune 500 companies, international employers and several headquarter locations that are innovating in areas such as healthcare technology, aerospace and advanced manufacturing.

Take a stroll through the cobblestone streets of Savannah’s landmark historic district, and you’ll find that nearly every stately home seems to tell a story, whether it’s through the lush centuries-old oak trees surrounding them or the quintessential side porches.

“The Savannah region is a great place to choose to live, and we think we can tap into talent that is able to work from anywhere,” said Jen Bonnett, SEDA vice president of innovation and entrepreneurship. “Our beautiful historic downtown, plus access to wonderful beaches and our reasonable real estate market makes us quite an attractive place to live and work.”

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