Georgia Tech Professional Education Offers courses
Georgia Tech Professional Education will provide an Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OTI 510) course at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus Jan. 14-18. This course can be used to obtain a Construction Safety and Health Certificate from Georgia Tech Professional Education and is required for anyone who would like to become a trainer.
Date: Jan. 14-18
Location: Georgia Tech-Savannah campus
For more information, go to www.gtpe.gatech.edu/oti510
Constant Contact workshop and lunch
A new year brings new opportunities for businesses and other organizations to create and grow their customer base at a lunch and learn workshop featuring a Constant Contact professional Tuesday, Jan.15.
Date: Jan. 15
Location: Cambria Suites, 50 Yvette Johnson Hagins Drive, near I-95 exit 104.
Cost: Register and pre-pay by Jan. 7 and cost is $17 for Pooler Chamber members and $22 for non-members. After Jan. 7 and until Jan. 14 add $5 to cost per person. This event has limited seating, so after Jan. 14, cost is $27 per Pooler Chamber member and $32 per non-member, based on availability.
For more information contact office@poolerchamber.com or 912-748-0110
2013 Economic Outlook Luncheon
The Economic Outlook Luncheon is held in collaboration with the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and Armstrong Atlantic State University. The local economic forecast will be presented by Dr. Michael Toma of Armstrong Atlantic State University. And the state, regional and national projection will be delivered by Dean Robert Sumichrast of Terry College of Business.
Date: Jan. 17
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Location: The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Cost: $40 for members ($400 for a table) and $50 for nonmembers ($500 for a table)
Purchase tickets at SavannahChamber.com
Contact: Margaret Mary Russell at 912-644-6432
Business after hours
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce January’s Business After Hours will be held at The Beach House-A Holiday Inn Resort. Enjoy casual networking, great food, and complimentary beer and wine along with great door prizes and more.
Date: Jan. 17
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: The Beach House — A Holiday Inn Resort
Cost: $10 for chamber members and $20 for non-members
For more information, go to hiltonheadchamber.org.
Tourism council luncheon
The organization will hold its 2013 membership luncheon on Jan. 17 at the ANdaZ. The speaker will be Savannah Mayor Pro Tem Van Johnson
Date: Jan. 17
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: The ANdaZ, 14 Barnard St.
For more information, call 912-232-1223 or email tlc@tourismleadershipcouncil.com.
Tourism council schedules awards dinner
The Tourism Leadership Council wil1 hold its fifth annual tourism awards and scholarship dinner Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. The cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and the awards program from 7 to 9 p.m.
Date: Jan. 21
Time: 5:30-9 p.m.
Location: The Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 West Bay St.
For more information, call 912-232-1223 or email tlc@tourismleadershipcouncil.com.
Free Debt Management Workshop
Another new year is here! Have you made your resolutions? If you made a resolution to get out of debt this year or at least get started paying off your debt, then a debt diet is what you need. The United Methodist Women of Canaan Community United Methodist Church will host a free debt management workshop. Richard Reeve of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Savannah will be the feature speaker.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 22
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is required by phone at 912-234-3260 or register online at www.umwevent1.eventbrite.com.
Buy Local 24th Awards Banquet
Buy Local Announces January 24th Awards Banquet with Keynote Speaker Ryan Chandler, Vice President of Business Development for the Colonial Group, parent company of several local businesses including Enmark. He will discuss the pivotal role that local businesses play in the local economy.
Date: Jan. 24
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Pirate’s House
The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members, and RSVP’s are required by 5 p.m. Monday, Jan.21. Reservations and advanced payment may be made on-line at www.buylocalsavannah.com.
Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber restaurant week
Modeled after successful culinary events in New York and other cities, more than 50 member restaurants will offer special prix-fixe multi-course menus for Lowcountry diners, Jan. 26-Feb. 2.
Date: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
For more information go to hiltonheadchamber.org.
Business Expo
Join the Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber for Business EXPO. With more than 2,000 attendees, Business EXPO is the largest business-building and networking event in the Lowcountry.
Date: Jan. 26-27
Location: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
To register, go to hiltonheadchamber.org or call 843-785-3673.
Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber young professionals group
The popular networking group for the 40-and-under set is an opportunity to meet with business colleagues in a casual setting.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 30
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: Corks Wine Bar, Bluffton
To register, go to hiltonheadchamber.org.
Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber Ball
Enjoy fine dining, dancing and entertainment at the annual event honoring the outstanding individuals and organizations that make a difference in the community.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 2
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
For more information go to hiltonheadchamber.org or call Connie Killmar at 843-785-3673.
Seminar series for small business owners
Hancock Askew & Co., LLP is pleased to announce a new seminar series for small business owners. Neville Stein, CPA and partner at Hancock Askew will present a bi-monthly seminar throughout 2013.
Dates: March 21: How to read an Income Statement
May 9: Income Statement vs. Cash Flow Statement-what and why the difference?
July 11: Strange world of Debits and Credits - in an hour!
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Hancock Askew & Co., LLP, 100 Riverview Drive, Savannah, GA 31404
ACA Business Forum
Just how will the Affordable Care Act affect small business owners and their employees? Will it change how you manage your business? In an effort to inform small business owners about the upcoming changes the RHBC Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Forum Thursday, Feb. 28.
Date: Feb. 28
Time: 8-10 a.m.
Cost: Free for members and $15 for all others.
Location: Richmond Hill City Center
A continental breakfast will be served and reservations are required. Seating is limited so reserve your space today by calling 912-756-3444 or email info@RHBCchamber.org.
Tee Up for Habitat
Habitat for Humanity of Savannah’s 11th golf tournament will be held at the Savannah Quarters Country Club in Savannah on April 8. This much-anticipated event, sponsored by Gulfstream Aerospace, draws the titans of local industry and business to this annual fundraising event.
Date: April 18, 2013
Location: Savannah Quarters Country Club
For more information, please contact Michelle Hunter at 912-353-8122 or hunter@habitatsavannah.org.
ONGOING
Pooler Business Network
When: Every first and third Thursday, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Western Sizzlin, U.S. 80 in Pooler
Information: RSVP to Jason Torres at jasonjtorres@gmail.com.
Downtown Business Professionals Chapter
of BNI
When: 11:30 a.m. every Thursday
Where: Hilton Savannah DeSoto, 15 East Liberty St.
Information: For information, call Kevin Brown at 912-447-1885 or email rkbrowndc@msn.com.
The Islands Chapter —
BNI group
When: Each Thursday at 8 a.m.
Where: Johnny Harris banquet facility, 1652 East Victory Drive
Information: Contact Kathy Salter at studio@dalyandsalterphoto.com.
Savannah Women’s
Business Network
When: Every second and fourth Wednesday, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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: Savannah Mall across from “ Hill of Beans” Coffee Shop.
Information: Call 912-844-9139 or go to www.sbcsouthsidetm.com.