Honoring Families of Deployed Soldiers
After several weeks of preparation, the Blue Star Program started on July 4 on River Street right before the annual fireworks presentation.
The details of the program are quite simple. Every household of deployed soldiers will receive a Blue Star card that can be used at participating businesses offering discounts beginning at 20% off goods and services. The card will only be issued to families who have a deployed soldier. The card must be shown in order to receive a discount. The card will expire at the end of December 2008. The true intent of this initiative is for businesses to offer substantial discounts that go above and beyond existing programs.
The Blue Star is a standing tradition created by the American Legion which signifies that an individual is a family member or spouse of a deployed soldier. The history of the Blue Star dates back to World War I with the Blue Star Flag. The flag also called the Service Flag, hung in the windows of families of deployed soldiers. The blue in the flag symbolizes both hope and pride. The Chamber is modeling the Savannah Blue Star Support idea after a similar program in Hawaii.
The Chamber continues to receive inquiries and registrations from various businesses. In fact, we are encouraging Chamber members to spread the word and enlist as many businesses as possible. For more information on Savannah Blue Star, e-mail info@savannahbluestar.com.
Apartments
Carrington Square
50% off application and administration fee when you reserve your new home today.
www.Carrington-Square.com
Automotive
Automotive Services of Savannah, Inc.
20% Discount on labor
Phone: 447-0530
Diamond/Triumph Autobase
Choice of 40% of the NAL's list price of the auto glass to replcae or one year free windshield chip/crack repair.
Phone: 806-477-3997
J. C. Lewis Ford
2% over Factory Invoice* (*all Ford vehicles included except Shelby Mustang and Mustang GT 350)
9505 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: 925-0234
www.jclewisford.com
J. C. Lewis Ford
20% off Service
9505 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: 925-0234
www.jclewisford.com
J. C. Lewis Ford
10% off Parts
9505 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: 925-0234
www.jclewisford.com
Car Rental
Economy Rent A Car
15% Discount
Phone: 352-3444
Chiropractic
Wetherington Chiropractic
40% Discount
Phone: 351-005
Construction
America's Home Place, Savannah
3% discount off base price of the home purchase.
128 Frances Meeks Way, Ste. 16D, Richmond Hill
Phone: 912-756-6177
www.americashomeplace.com
Financial Services
Alpha Financial Mangement
50% Discount
7505 Waters Avenue, St. E-1, Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: 353-9343
www.alpha-sav.com
Home First Mortgage Corp.
$50% discount on appraisal at closing
138 Canal St., St. 307, Pooler, GA 31322
Phone: 748-6000
www.homeloansbydale.com
Golf
The Club at Savannah Harbor
$50 Golf, Includes Cart - Any day, any time! (through March 15th)
2 Resort Drive, Savannah, GA 31421
Phone: 201-2240
www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com
Information Technology
H. Q. Networking, Inc.
50% Discount on off-site data backup service only
no physical address
Phone: 756-6767
www.hiqinternet.com
Jewelry
Harkelroad Jewelry & Design
20% off all diamond jewelry, 30% off gemstone and fashion jewelry, 25% off repairs.
Phone: 912-354-3671
Lodging
Club House Inn and Suites
Standard Room Rate Room with two queen beds $71.00 +13% tax
6800 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: 356-1234
www.savannah.clubhouseinn.com
Days Inn Airport
30% Discount on Rooms
Phone: 966-5000
Dresser Palmer House
20% Discount
Phone: 238-3294
Hampton Inn Bay Street
30% Discount
Phone: 238-1200
www.savannahlodging.com
Holiday Inn Express-Savannah North
40% Discount off per diem rates
7210 Hwy. 21, Port Wentworth, GA 31407
Phone: 964-8900
www.hiexpress.com/savannahnorth
Lahey's Manor (overflow for the Inn at 909 Lincoln)
50% Discount
Phone: 313-7136
Mermaid Cottages
20% Discount
Phone: 313-0784
My Beach House Rentals, LLC
$50 discount off stay
Phone: 484-8394
www.mybeachhouseontybee.com
Ocean Plaza Beach Resort
30% Discount
Phone: 786-7777 x560
Olde Harbor Inn
15% Discount w/Military ID off rack rate--space available, advance reservations required, no special events
www.oldeharbourinn.com
River Street Inn
40% Discount
Phone: 234-6400
The Inn at 909 Lincoln
50% Discount (Government Per Diem room rate accepted)
Phone: 313-7136
The Mulberry Inn
30% Discount
Phone: 238-1200
www.savannahlodging.com
The Westin Savannah
20% Discount for golf, retail, food and beverage, rooms
Phone: 233-9695
www.westinsavannah.com
The Westin Savannah
Special rate for 2008 Holiday Season of $79 per night. Must present proper military identification.
Phone: 233-9695
www.westinsavannah.com
Merchandise
Ashley's Digital Business Solutions
Cost plus 10%
Phone: 354-4378 x. 304
www.ashleys.info
Byrd Cookie Company
20% Discount
Phone: 355-1716
www.byrdcookiecompany.com
Elegant Gifts
20% Discount
Phone: 961-6778
Flaunt
10% off all Bath and Body products not including sale items
4519 Habersham Street, Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: 352-4296
Gaster Lumber and Hardware
10% discount or contractor pricing, whichever is lower
15010 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419
Phone: 925-1100
Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
10% off in gift shop
Phone: 748-8888
www.mightyeighth.org
Portman's Music
10% Discount on items under $150
Phone: 354-1500
www.portmansmusic.com
Savannah Cigars
20% Discount
Phone: 233-2643
Museum
Jepson Center for the Arts
40% Discount (no other discounts apply
207 West York Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 790-8800
www.telfair.org
Owens Thomas House
40% Discount (no other discounts apply
124 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 2339743
Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences
40% Discount (no other discounts apply
121 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 790-8800
www.telfair.org
Photography
Daly & Salter Photography
20% Discount
Phone: 233-7708
www.dalyandsalterphoto.com
Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners
Free home warranty for 1 year. This is the standard home warranty with no additional add ons.
All Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners locations
Phone: 800-505-8111
www.coldwellbanker.com
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners
Free 1 year Home Warranty on Purchase of Sale of home through Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners and ask if you qualify for cash back.
Phone: 800-505-8111
Tri-County GMAC Real Estate
Free 1 year Home Warranty on Purchase or Sale of home through Tri-County GMAC, and free termite clearance letter for buyers (does not include treatment, if required)
Phone: 351-9737
Real Estate Rentals
Cypress Landing Apartments
5% Discount
Phone: 354-2064
Georgetown Crossing Apts.
2% Discount off of monthly rent and 1/2 off of security deposit
Phone: 920-1915
The Preserve at Godley Station
$150 off Administrative fee and $100 off 1st month's rent
Phone: 748-9130
www.preserveatgodleystation.com
Recreation
Lazaretto Creek Marina
10% discount on dolphin tour
1 Old U. S. Hwy 80, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Phone: 786-5848
www.tybeedolphins.com
Lucas Theatre
Immediate family members of Blue Star Families admitted free to all Savannah Film Society Screenings
32 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 535-5025
www.lucastheatre.com
Marshland Inshore Fishing Adventures
20% Discount
Phone: 786-5943
Oglethorpe Speedway Park
50% Disount on Admission Price
200 Jesup Road, Pooler, GA 31322
Phone: 964-8200
www.ospracing.net
Restaurants
Belford's Savannah
50% Discount (excluding alcohol, steak and Gratuity) for two entrees per visit
315 W. St. Julian St., Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 232-4903
www.belfordssavannah.com
Clary's Café
20% Discount
4430 Habersham Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 351-0302
www.claryscafesavannah.com
Crystal Beer Parlor
25% Discount, 2 free children's meals
301 West Jones Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 443-9200
www.crystalbeerparlor.net
Days Inn Airport
20% Discount on meals
Phone: 966-5000
Guitar Bar
20% Discount on Food, Beverage,Merchandise
Phone: 313-7136
Honey Baked Ham Co. Savannah
20% Discount
8606-D Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: 920-7400
www.honeybakedonline.com
Hyatt Regency
20% Discount all Food and Beverage Outlets
2 West Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 238-1234
www.hyatt.com
McDonald's
Free pie or baked cookie with a value meal purchase
All participating McDonald's
Phone: 692-0021 x18
Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
10% off in pub lunch purchases
Phone: 748-8888
www.mightyeighth.org
Spa
The Greenbrier Spa at Savannah Harbor
20% off all services (through March 15th)
2 Resort Drive, Savannah, GA 31421
Phone: 201-2250
www.greenbrierspasavannah.com
Storage
Airport Mini Storage
30% Discount
Phone: 965-9009
Go Mini's Savannah Mobile Storage
$20 per month off rental of any size mobile storage unit. 40% discount on moving supply purchase or rental.
Phone: 912-658-6360
www.GoMiniSavannah.com
Tours
Savannah Big Foot (Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour)
20% Discount
Phone: 238-3843
