Economic Outlook Update
Date: Aug. 19
Time:
11:30 a.m.
Location:
Holiday Inn & Suites, 103 San Drive near I-95 exit 102, Pooler
Subject:
Presented by the Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Inc., sponsored by Ameris Bank
Speaker: Michael Toma, director of the Center for Regional Analysis and professor of economics at Armstrong State University
Cost: Register and pre-pay by Aug. 8 and cost is $20 for Pooler Chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. After Aug. 8 add $5 to cost per person.
Register:
For more information contact office@poolerchamber.com or 912-748-0110.
TLC Connection Luncheon
Date:
Aug. 21
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Mansion on Forsyth Park
Subject: Social media
Speakers:
Vice President of Communications Jeremy Harvey and Director of Public Relations Erica Backus of VisitSavannah
Register: Contact Molly Swagler, vice president of Communications at 912-232-1223 or 225-937-2938.
International Protocol and Cross-Cultural Training
Date:
Aug. 25
Time:
1:30-5 p.m.
Location:
World Trade Center Savannah, 131 Hutchinson Island Road
Subject:
The session will provide training to ensure professionals are versed in the basics and nuances of international protocol and etiquette and avoid mistakes that could stunt or destroy relationships central to successful commercial and cultural exchanges.
Speaker:
Veteran protocol expert Chris Young will conduct the training.
Cost:
The fee to attend is $25 and space is limited.
Register:
To register, go to wtcsavannah.org or call 912-447-9707.
NAWIC Social
Date:
Aug. 27
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location:
Bonna Bella Waterfront Grille & Yacht Club
Subject:
The Networking Social hosted by the Coastal Georgia National Association of Women in Construction. Meet current chapter members, network with other guests from construction-related companies.
Cost: Fee is $20 for NAWIC members and $30 for guests. This includes one drink ticket (beer, wine, or nonalcoholic) and finger foods. A cash bar will be available.
Register: RSVP to Marilyn Blome at mblome@nielsonbonds.com.
Many Faces One Dream
Date:
Sept. 3
Location:
Savannah Civic Center
Subject:
The SBA in conjunction with the Savannah Small Business Development Center, and other local partners will host Many Faces One Dream.
Register:
To learn more and register for the event go to: http://www.georgiasbdc.org or call 404-331-0100 Ext. 215
Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market
Date:
Sept 6
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Poster unveiling by Ann Lutz at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market, 111 Walthour Road
State of the Port Address
Date: Sept. 25
Time:
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Savannah International Trade and Convention Center
Speaker:
GPA Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz
Subject: Hosted by the Georgia Ports Authority and the Propeller Club of the United States — Port of Savannah, and Foltz will present the latest developments at the Georgia Ports Authority.
Cost: Seating is limited. Tickets: $50 per person in advance, $55 per person at the door. Reserved tables of 10 available for $500. Registration fees are included in Savannah Propeller Club memberships.
Register: For event information contact prichardson@gaports.com.
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 Drive.
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.
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. to 1 p.m.
Where: Western Sizzlin, U.S. 80 in Pooler
Information: RSVP to Jason Torres at jasonjtorres@gmail.com.