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.
The Goshen Real Estate Investor Group
The Goshen Real Estate Investor Group will meet at Carey Hilliard’s on Hwy 21 in Garden City. Allen Burns, Executive Director of the Coastal Regional Commission, will speak.
Date: February 25
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: First visit is free; $5 for nonmembers; $10 dues for 10th anniversary year.
Contact: www.goshenreig.org
Fraud Prevention breakfast and learn
Regions Bank will host a “Breakfast & Learn” discussion on Fraud Prevention and Risk Mitigation for businesses. The complimentary breakfast will be held at B Tillman Restaurant at Byrd Cookie Company at 6700 Waters Ave. Guest speakers will be from the Regions Corporate Treasury Products Development and Corporate Security teams.
Date: Feb. 26
Time: 8-10 a.m.
Contact: Please RSVP to Angela Dove at 912.650.6651 or angela.dove@regions.com. Seating is limited.
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.
NAWIC Women in Construction Week
The Coastal Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 2-8. WIC Week events are as follows:
• DIRTT Environmental Solutions is hosting a facility tour and lunch for Chapter Members on March 3rd. Representatives from all companies will be on-hand to talk about sustainable construction.
• The annual WIC Week Social is on March 6 at 6 p.m. at Johnny Harris on Victory Drive. This event is open to members and guests. At the social, NAWIC will have its annual Gift Card Raffle Fundraiser. Raffle tickets are available for $10 each in advance or at the event. Contact Ways and Means Chair April Cowart at acowart@bwcco.com 912-234-4476 ext. 3023 to donate your service or a gift card.
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.