SBC Monthly Breakfast Meeting
DATE:
Oct. 14
Time:
7:30-9:15 a.m.
Location:
Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.
Speaker:
Stephen George, Vice President of the Small Business Assistance Corporation (SBAC)
Member Highlight:
Emra Smith to speak on VISI Lifestyle, Health & Wellness
Subject:
Join us for our SBC Monthly Breakfast meeting for networking opportunities with other small business owners.
Cost:
$10 nonmembers; $5 for members
Register:
smallbusinesschamber.org
NAIFA-Savannah
Date:
Oct. 15
Time:
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location:
Carey Hilliard’s Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn St.
Speaker:
Buddy Carter, Georgia Representative
Subject:
2013 Legislative Session Overview, Impact of Obamacare, and 2014 Election Cycle
Cost:
Free lunch for members, guests $10
Register: www.naifanet.com/savannah; email naifasavannah@yahoo.com
World Trade Center Savannah Hosts Import Compliance, Documentation & Procedures Seminar
Date:
Oct. 16
Time:
8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Location:
WTCSav, 131 Hutchinson Island Road
Subject:
World Academy, a nationally recognized training organization that offers import/export trade compliance education and training, will lead this seminar and attendees will earn 6.5 NCBFAACSS points. During the seminar, attendees will earn the skills needed to successfully import goods and services from foreign markets.
Cost:
$75 per person and registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
Register:
wtcsavannah.org
Step Up Savannah annual meeting & breakfast
Date:
Oct. 17
Time:
7:30-9:30 a.m.
Location:
Savannah Technical College, Eckburg Auditorium
Speaker:
Carolyn Seward, CEO of The MET Center in St. Louis, Mo.
Subject: “Make It Work, Savannah: Building successful partnerships for workforce training”
Cost:
Event is open to all at no charge, but reservations are required.
Reservations:
Email jjohnson@stepupsavannah.org or call 912-232-6747
Chatham County Farm Bureau Board Meeting
Date:
Oct. 20
Time:
6:30 p.m.
Location:
1102 Shannon Ave.
Register:
All members are invited. Call 912-355-5659 for more information.
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
Starting a Business
DATE:
Nov. 18
Time:
1-3 p.m.
Location:
Southwest Library, 14097 Abercorn St.
Speaker:
Jackie Ogden, CEC/FACS Agent
Subject: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension-Chatham County will offer a workshop to help individuals think through the decision to start a business.
Cost: Free, registration is required
Registration:
912-652-7981 or email: uge3051@uga.edu
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, Capitwis 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.
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.