Business Expo & Awards Luncheon
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for businesses to exhibit at its 2014 Business Expo & Awards Luncheon on Oct. 9, at the Savannah Civic Center. Exhibitors have the choice of a table top, standard or corner booth set up in which to showcase products and services. The purchase of an exhibition space includes tickets to attend the awards luncheon that includes networking and a seated lunch, tickets to the expo for the participant’s potential and current clients and drink tickets for the business connection portion of the Expo. For questions and submissions, contact Small Business & Events Manager Stephanie Boaen at 912-644-6458 or SBoaen@SavannahChamber.com.
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.
Goshen Real Estate Investor Group
Date:
Aug. 26
Time:
7 p.m.
Location:
Carey Hilliard’s on Hwy 21, Garden City
Subject:
General meeting
Cost: First visit is free; $5 for non-members
Register: www.goshenreig.org
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
Coastal Georgia Small Business Resource Fair
Date:
Sept. 9
Time: Noon-7 p.m.
Location:
Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St.
Cost:
This event is free, no registration required.
Contact:
For more information, contact Baiba Appelbaum, Southwest Chatham Library, 912-925-8305, appelbaumb@liveoakpl.org or Jackie Ogden, UGA Cooperative Extension, 912-652-7981, jogden@uga.edu
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Date: Sept. 17
Time: 11:30 a.m. social; Noon-1 p.m lunch
Location:
Carey Hilliard’s Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn St.
Speaker: Marguerite Cuquet, Life Coach
Subject:
Cuquet is an inspirational speaker for workshops and group coaching sessions. For more information, go to www.MargueriteCuquet.LifeMasteryInstitute.com
Cost: Free lunch for NAIFA members; $10 lunch for guests
Register:
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.