NAIFA general membership meeting and continuing education
Speaker, Ralph Hudgens, Insurance Commissioner State of Georgia will lead the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Savannah meeting. The Commissioner will provide updates on current legislation, the ACA, Exchanges, and take questions and answers.
Date: Feb. 19
Time: Social Discussions 11:30 a.m.-noon, lunch noon-1 p.m.
Location: Carey Hilliard’s Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn St.
Cost: Free lunch is provided for NAIFA members, Buffet lunch for guests is $10.
For more information @ www.naifanet.com/savannah or contact NAIFA Savannah/YAT Savannah at naifasavannah@yahoo.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; nonmembers, $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 nonmembers. 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.
Free veterans benefits workshop
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors is partnering with elder law attorneys Smith Barid, LLC to present a series of free Veterans Benefits Workshops to help local veterans become more familiar with the programs and money that is available to them and their families. Fox & Weeks and Smith Barid will offer 1-hour informational sessions at 10:30 am and 6:30 pm covering a broad range of topics, including detailed information on specific programs such as the Veterans Affairs Aid & Attendance Benefit as well as Burial and Memorial Benefits.
Date: Feb. 25
Time: 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Contact Fox & Weeks at 352-7200 to register for the Veterans Benefits Workshop or request more information.
Savannah Toastmasters announce Speechcraft course for women
The four-session Speechcraft course will meet each Tuesday morning in March to boost professional women’s skills for communicating effectively, planning and delivering speeches and presentations, and improving impromptu speaking. Experienced members of three Savannah area Toastmasters clubs will teach and mentor course participants. Speechcraft is
designed by the renowned Toastmasters International organization, global leader in public speaking education.
Date: Every Tueaday in March
Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Location: The Creative Coast, 15 West York St.
Info: The four sessions will be held on March 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 7:30- 9:30 a.m. at The Creative Coast, 15 West York St. Participants can learn more and register online at http://speechcraftforwomen.eventbrite.com. Updates about current and future courses can be viewed at www.facebook.com/savannahspeechcraft. Inquiries can be emailed to savannahspeechcraft@]gmail.com.
NAIFA - YAT (Young Advisors Team) after hours
Date: March 4
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Bella’s Italian Restaurant, Habersham Village
Sponsor: NAIFA-Savannah Young Advisors Team
Speaker: Maurice Jones
Subject: Your Business keep it running.
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.