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 Tuesday 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 meeting
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Savannah meetings are for the benefit of NAIFA-Savannah members and designed by its members. Meetings are held the third Wednesday each month (except June, July, August, & December) and members have an opportunity to exchange ideas with industry leaders, enjoy a free meal and earn 1 hour of Continuing Education. Guests are welcome.
Date: March 19
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Carey Hilliard’s Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn St.
Speaker: Thomas L. Virkler, Director of CPS Advanced Markets
Subject: Getting New Business, Finding New Clients
Cost: Free lunch for NAIFA member, guests $10.
Information: For more information, go to www.naifanet.com/savannah or email naifasavannah@yahoo.com
TLC Connection Luncheon
Date: March 20
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: 45 Bistro, 123 E. Broughton St.
Sponsor: Tourism Leadership Council
Speaker: Rob Gibson, Executive Director of Savannah MUSIC Festival
Subject: What’s happening on and off the stages at this year’s festival
Cost: $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers
Savvy Small Business Seminar Series
Date: March 20
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Hancock Askew & Co., LLP, 100 Riverview Drive
Sponsor: Hancock Askew & Co., LLP and The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center
Speaker: Hancock Askew Partner, Neville Stein, CPA, MBA
Subject: “Managing Inventory in Your Business”
Cost: Free. RSVPs are required. Contact Barbara Fierstein at bfierstein@hancockaskew.com or 912-234-8243. Space is limited and lunch will be served.
Lunch And Learn, Pooler
Date: March 25
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: New Birth Church, 118 Pipemakers Circle, Pooler
Sponsor: Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Speaker: Pooler Mayor Mike Lamb and MGI Commercial, Inc., Chairman Scott Martens
Subject: Get an update on growth and development plans in Pooler.
Cost: Register and pay by March 23 and cost is $12 per Pooler Chamber member, $17 per non-member. After March 23 add $10 to cost per person.
Info: Contact office@poolerchamber.com for more information.
TAG Savannah Speaker Series
Date: March 31
Time: Noon
Location: Science Center, room 1405, Armstrong State University
Sponsor: Technology Association of Georgia
Speaker: Shawn Hill, Chief Technology Officer from HunterMaclean.
Subject: The latest security issues in information technology.
Cost: Free. Call 912-480-4581 or go to www.tagonline.org to register.
‘Manage Your Spending Plan’
Date: April 15
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union, 102 Park Ave., Pooler.
Sponsor: Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union
Speaker: Richard Reeve, director of financial education with Consumer Credit Counseling Service.
Subject: Reeve will provide information and tips for getting organized, setting financial goals, maximizing your income, prioritizing expenses and reducing your debt.
Cost: There is no cost to attend the free educational seminar, but reservations are required due to limited space.
Register: Call Georgia Heritage at 236-4400.
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.