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While an investor group acquired Sea Island in 2010, it
returned to family ownership in 2016 when the Anschutz
Family took sole ownership, joining two iconic resorts in
the country: Sea Island in the South and The Broadmoor
in the West. Collectively these resorts have a 186-year
tradition of service and excellence. Sea Island Nature Programs
Economic Impact
Sea Island is one of Glynn County’s largest employers are welcomed that reflect the service excellence, and
with 1,800 to 2,300 team members seasonally. A recent where the economy is vibrant.
Economic Impact Study conducted by the University of
Georgia Terry School of Business found that Sea Island Sea Island Cares
contributes $1.5 billion in sales to Glynn County. This Sea Island Cares is a team member-led volunteer group
accounts for 15% of the total output produced in the that focuses on the needs of the community. The company
county and represents 123% growth from 2015 when offers paid time off to its team members to volunteer for
the last study was conducted. The study also noted that the charities they support each quarter. Among many
Sea Island is directly or indirectly responsible for nearly other initiatives, Sea Island is involved in supporting
9,000 jobs, one of every seven jobs in Glynn County. housing security and better nutrition by partnering with
The tax dollars spent here create opportunities for Under One Roof and America’s Second Harvest.
ancillary businesses, such as restaurants and retail that Generations of families live and visit, and generations
thrive because of a strong base of guests and residents. of team members have and continue to work at Sea Island.
Golf instruction and access to golf facilities on Sea Island One Golden Isles family has nearly 40 family members
are molding players for the PGA Tour. More than 20 pro currently and in the past employed by Sea Island. Family
golfers and affiliates live in the Golden Isles and Sea Island. referrals are important to the company.
Sea Island is an economic powerhouse and an All of this is a product of the commitment that the
influencer in the hospitality and recreation industry – Sea Island team has – a purpose in enriching lives – from
where careers are made and fine-tuned, where start-ups across the bridge and back here in the Golden Isles.
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