Savannah Real Estate Investor Alliance
The meeting will feature Pete Youngs of Atlanta. He will discuss how to rehab or fix properties for profit.
Date: Jan. 21
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Barnes Restaurant, 5320 Waters Ave.
Cost: Free
Free Debt Management Workshop
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.
Georgia Tech Teaches Occupational Safety Hazard Course
Georgia Tech Professional Education will provide an Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry (OTI 511) course at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus. The course teaches participants how to select the appropriate OSHA standards to prevent and contain hazardous situations.
Date: Jan. 22-25
Location: Georgia Tech-Savannah campus
For more information or to register for the course, go to www.gtpe.gatech.edu/oti511.
Goshen Real Estate Investor Group meeting
Date: Jan. 22
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Carey Hilliard’s on Hwy 21 in Garden City.
Cost: First visit is free & $5 for non-members.
Buy Local 24th Awards Banquet
Buy Local Awards Banquet with 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 local businesses play in the area’s 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 online at www.buylocalsavannah.com.
Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber restaurant week
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 over 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.
International Paper to Host Foundation Workshop
International Paper’s Savannah Mill will host an IP Foundation workshop on Monday, Jan. 28.
Date: Jan. 28
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Conference room of the Mary Calder Golf Course.
All nonprofits interested in applying to the foundation are encouraged to attend. For questions or to RSVP, contact Karen Bogans at 912-238-7347 or karen.bogans@ipaper.com.
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.
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 7-9 p.m.
Date: Feb. 21
Time: 5:30-9 p.m.
Location: The Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 W. Bay St.
For more information, call 912-232-1223 or email tlc@tourismleadershipcouncil.com.
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: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Hancock Askew & Co. LLP, 100 Riverview Drive, Savannah, GA 31404
ACA Business Forum
The Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce will host a forum on how the Affordable Care Act will affect small business owners and their employees.
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.
Date: April 8
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.