Super OSHA Week
Date: Sept. 15-19
Location: Georgia Tech-Savannah Campus, 210 Technology Circle
Subject: Georgia Tech’s occupational safety and health program, taught by top industry professionals, is coming to the coastal region with five of its most popular courses.
Contact: Dates and prices for courses vary. For more information or to register, go to www.pe.gatech.edu/safety.
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: naifasavannah@yahoo.com
NAWIC Chapter Meeting
Date: Sept. 22
Time: Networking at 5:30 p.m.; Meeting 6-7:15 p.m.
Location: The Exchange Tavern, Waters Ave.
Speaker: Professor Robin Williams, Chair of the Architectural History Department at SCAD
Subject: Learn more about Savannah’s built environment and how it relates to the construction industry.
Cost: $20 members; $30 guests; includes dinner
Register: Marilyn Blome at mblome@nielsonbonds.com
Business and Employer Summit
Date: Sept. 23
Time: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Savannah campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology, 210 Technology Circle
Subject: The summit is designed to help business owners and managers better understand and conquer compliance challenges in the workplace. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler and other experts will discuss three of the top 10 issues facing the business community in today’s economic climate.
Cost: If pre-registered, the cost to attend is $35 per person. If more than one person from an organization attends, the cost is $30 each. The cost at the door is $40 per person.
Register: Call Don Hammer at 404-272-2506 or email don.hammer@gdol.ga.gov
Digital Marketing Seminar Series
Date: Sept. 24
Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
Location: Savannah Marriott Riverfront
Speaker: David McGarry, Capitis Media; Joe Ippolito, River Horse Internet Marketing; Byron Atkinson, Boost by Design
Subject: Panelists will explain the differences between search engine optimization and search engine marketing.
Cost: $35 per event; $150 for series
Register: Drew Hunter at DHunt@SavannahChamber.com; 912-644-6422
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.
Top 5 Must-Do’s To Prepare Your Home for Sale
Date: Sept. 29
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: 509 Barnard St.
Speaker: Stephanie Wilson-Evans of Three Oaks Realty Company
Subject: A lunchtime seminar on the top five must-do’s to prepare your home for sale.
Cost: Free and open to public
Register: Seating limited, call 912-777-4560 or email stephanie@threeoaksrealtycompany.com
Digital Marketing Seminar Series
Date: Oct. 22
Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
Location: Savannah Marriott Riverfront
Speaker: David McGarry, Capitis Media; Laura Ray, Savannah Morning News; Joe Ippolito, River Horse Marketing
Subject: Panelists will explain how to help customers find your business through paid search: Search Engine Marketing.
Cost: $35 per event; $150 for series
Register: Drew Hunter at DHunt@SavannahChamber.com; 912-644-6422
Digital Marketing Seminar Series
Date: Nov. 19
Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
Location: Savannah Marriott Riverfront
Speaker: David McGarry, Capitis Media; Amy Brock, Visit Savannah/Savannah Chamber; Melissa Yao Hille, My Agency
Subject: Social Media Roundtable: This roundtable will explore the role social media is playing in the world of marketing and customer engagement.
Cost: $35 per event; $150 for series
Register: Drew Hunter at DHunt@SavannahChamber.com; 912-644-6422
Digital Marketing Seminar Series
Date: Dec. 17
Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
Location: Savannah Marriott Riverfront
Speaker: David McGarry, Capitis Media; Byron Atkinson, Boost by Design; Adam Singer, AJ Singer Studios
Subject: This session will focus on elements to consider in the design of a website.
Cost: $35 per event; $150 for series
Register: Drew Hunter at DHunt@SavannahChamber.com; 912-644-6422
Digital Marketing Seminar Series
Date: Jan. 14
Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
Location: Savannah Marriott Riverfront
Speaker: David McGarry, Capitis Media; Zeek Coleman, Visit Savannah/Savannah Chamber; Tony Bernados, Savannah Morning News
Subject: This session will focus on how to build a marketing strategy, execute the digital components and track the overal ROI.
Cost: $35 per event; $150 for series
Register: Drew Hunter at DHunt@SavannahChamber.com; 912-644-6422
ONGOING
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.
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.