Caesarstone recruiting in Savannah
Date: Oct. 20
Time:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
GDOL’s Savannah Career Center, 5520 White Bluff Road
Subject: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will help Caesarstone, a new manufacturing company located in Richmond Hill, recruit for a number of positions including various management positions (GA8226724, GA8227683, GA8227685), team leaders (GA8227682, GA8227686, GA8227687, GA8227688, GA8227689) and information technology (IT) positions (GA8227691). Due to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applicants should bring resumes, be prepared to interview and dress appropriately.
Registration:
For more information, go to www.gdol.ga.gov and click on the tabs for “Online Services,” “Job Search,” then search by the job numbers shown above. Information is also available by going to any GDOL career center and using the job reference numbers.
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.
Pooler Lunch and Learn
Date:
Oct. 21
Time:
11:30 a.m.
Location:
New Birth Church, 122 Pipemakers Circle, Pooler
Sponsor: Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Inc.
Speaker:
Area social media and SEO experts
Subject:
“What you really need to know about social media and SEO for your organization”
Cost: $15 for Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Inc. members and $20 per non-member if register and pay by Oct. 16. After Oct. 16 add $5 to cost per person.
Register:
For more information contact office@poolerchamber.com, 912-748-0110.
SCORE
Date:
Oct. 22
Time:
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
SCORE conference room, 111 E. Liberty St.
Speaker: Jimi Gibson, Creative Director and CEO of his own marketing firm
Subject:“Your Brand is Your Company’s Most Valuable Asset”
Cost:
The lecture is free, but bring your lunch.
Register:
RSVP to SCORE at 912-652-4335.
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
Buy Local Savannah
Date:
Oct. 23
Time:
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location:
The Pirate’s House
Speaker:
Jesse Bushkar of BFG Communications
Subject:
‘Software Is Eating The World’ And You’ll Be Fine ( How to Cope with the Increased Pace of Technological Change)
Cost: $20 Members, $30 Non-Members; Price includes the cost of a lunch buffet and proceeds to benefit Buy Local Savannah initiatives.
Registration: Reservations and advance payment may be made online at www.buylocalsavannah.com
GSU holds MBA open house
Date:
Oct. 28
Time:
3-7 p.m.
Location:
Savannah Airport Hilton Garden Inn, 80 Clyde E. Martin Drive
Subject:
Representatives will be available to discuss MBA options and will answer any questions attendees may have about the Georgia Southern MBA.
Registration:
For more information, go to GeorgiaSouthern.edu/MBA or call 912-478-5767.
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.