MWBE informational meeting
Members of the public and area businesses are invited to attend a meeting hosted by Mayor Edna B. Jackson to discuss the city’s procurement process and how businesses can prepare for future opportunities with the city.
Date: Feb. 4
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 3rd floor ballroom, Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.
Microsoft Word I
Introductory course to Microsoft Word.
Date: Feb. 4 and Feb. 6
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.
Cost: $95
For additional information, contact Judy Fogarty at 912-644-5967 or jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.
Creative Digital Photography
Date: Feb. 4, 11 and 18, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Feb. 8, 15, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location: The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.
Cost: $100
For additional information, contact Judy Fogarty at 912-644-5967 or jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.
Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market meeting
Date: Feb. 5
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Way.
Procurement Boot Camp
Learn how to sell to the federal government & large corporations.
Date: February 7
Time: 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Location: Georgia Power, 3120 Kilowatt Drive, Room 133A
Cost: Early bird pricing (on/before Jan. 31): $49, Regular pricing (after Jan. 31): $69
To register go to www.savannahsbdc.org or call 912-651-3200 for more information.
13th Annual Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action and Change
The two-day conference focuses on racial identity development for blacks, whites and other people of color, ethnic identity development and gender and sexual orientation.
Date: Feb. 7-8
Location: The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.
Cost: Registration fees vary and include two days of instruction, conference materials, two continental breakfasts, one lunch and refreshments.
Offered by: The Division of Continuing Education of Georgia Southern University
For more information, go to http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/conferences/ccissues/ or call Mary Jernigan at 912-478-2584.
Todd Fiscus to speak to wedding industry professionals
Todd Fiscus of Dallas-based, Todd Events, will be sharing his industry insights with area event professionals. Todd Events produces over 250 events annually including weddings, charity galas and corporate celebrations around the country.
Date: Feb. 11
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Jepson Center for the Arts
Cost: Sponsored by Savannah Wedding Professionals, free for members, $20 per person for individuals in the wedding industry. Beer, wine and light food is included with admission.
To request an invitation, please email info@savannahweddingprofessionals.com with your organization.
Association of Fundraising Professionals meeeting
Date: Feb. 11
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Coastal Georgia Center
Cost: $12 members, $25 nonmembers.
RSVPs can be made to afpcga@gmail.com. Deadline to RSVP is Feb. 4.
Pure Business Seminar
Pure Business Buy-Sell Seminar to focus on buy-sell agreements will feature panelists Daniel Crook of HunterMaclean, Tony Martin of Martin Financial Group, Daniel Rowe of TJS Deemer Dana LLP, and Brad Whitfield of Coastal Consulting Management Group and will address tax, legal, financial and valuation issues related to buy-sell agreements.
Date: Feb. 13
Time: Lunch at 11:30, seminar noon-1 p.m.
Location: The Savannah Golf Club, 1661 President St.
Cost: Free
Space is limited and RSVP is required. RSVP to EssentialAdviceSeries@gmail.com.
Savannah WTC and FTZ 104
The next business meeting and networking social will feature Leigh Ryan, Director of Trade Services and Foreign Trade Zone 104 and guests can learn more about the resources that are available and hear how the Savannah WTC and a Foreign Trade Zone designation can bring value to businesses.
Date: Feb. 20
Time: Registration and networking begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and program, 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Crosswinds Golf Club at the Airport, 232 James B. Blackburn Drive
Cost: Members and educators, $30; non-members, $35; students $25
Please register by Feb. 14 to ensure adequate space and meals; to register send email to trish@selecsource.com or call 404-667-7689.
Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day
Business After Hours Networking Event is Thursday, February 20 in Pooler and includes door prizes. Door prizes include St. Patrick’s Day shuttle passes. There will also be an opportunity to buy chances to win a 2014 Mazda 3 from Fairway Lincoln Mazda.
Date: Feb. 20
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: FATZ, 400 Pooler Parkway.
Cost: $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Register and pre-pay for the event by Feb. 19. After Feb. 19 add $10 to cost per person.
For more information contact office@poolerchamber.com or call 912-748-0110.
ONGOING
BNI – Business Network International
Local Chapters:
• Referrals Have Power: 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesdays, GoodWill Industries, Richmond Hill
• Savannah Business Connections: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Hilton Garden Inn Southside, off Abercorn
• Crosstown Connections: 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Hampton Inn Southside off Abercorn
• Island Business Networkers: 8-9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Johnny Harris Banquet Hall, Victory Drive
• True Givers Increase Financially: 8-9:30 a.m. Fridays, Troy University, Hodgson Memorial Dr.
Information: Sarah Westcott, sarah@bni-scga.com.
Savannah Women’s Business Network
When: 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday for lunch.
Where: The Exchange Tavern on Waters Avenue
Cost: Cost for lunch
Information: RSVP to Kari Brown at kcbrown@colonybank.com.
Historic Savannah
Chapter ABWA
When: 6-7:50 p.m. second Thursday.
Where: Candler Heart & Lung Building, room 2.
Cost: Free
Information: Call 912-925-4980 or email blynneroberts@yahoo.com.
Toastmasters Club
When: Noon each Tuesday
Where: Saint Leo University, Room 3, 7426 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Ste A.
Info: Call 912-844-9139 or go to www.toastmastersclub.org/.
Toastmasters Club of Richmond Hill
Date: First and third Friday of the month
Time: 8-9 a.m.
Location: Magnolia Manor, 141 Timber Trail, Richmond Hill.
Information: For more information, call 912-927-4607 or email 1168191@toastmastersclubs.org.
Pooler Business Network
When: Every first and third Thursday, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Western Sizzlin, U.S. 80 in Pooler
Information: RSVP to Jason Torres at jasonjtorres@gmail.com.