SDBA Luncheon
Date:
Nov. 12
Time:
11 a.m.
Location:
Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.
Speaker:
Charles H. Morris
Subject: Inside view of his vision and dream.
Cost: $25
Register:
Reservations required by Nov. 7 for discounted rates. Reservations must be made via the website at SavannahDBA.com
Free Seminar on Employment Law
Date:
Nov. 12
Time:
Breakfast 7:30-8 a.m., Program 8-9 a.m.
Location:
HunterMaclean Savannah Office, 200 E. Saint Julian St.
Subject:
This breakfast-and-learn session with HunterMaclean attorney Wade Herring will address questions such as: What are proper hiring criteria?; How do I comply with wage/hour rules?; When do I need an employee handbook?; Should I worry about unemployment claims?; How do I legally discharge an employee?
Cost:
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Register:
Seating is limited. Parking available at 20 Lincoln Street. Register at www.savannahsbdc.org or call 912-651-3200 for more information.
Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast
Date:
Nov. 12
Time:
8:30 a.m.
Location:
Hilton Savannah Desoto
Subject: The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Council will host its annual Eggs and Issues Legislative Breakfast.
Cost: Individual tickets can be purchased by Chamber members for $25 each and by nonmembers for $35 each. Tables of 10 can be purchased for $250 by Chamber members and $350 for non-members.
Register: RSVP no later than Nov. 6. To purchase tickets, please go to SavannahChamber.com or contact Courtney Hester at 912.644.6406 or CHester@SavannahChamber.com.
Metro Savannah Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce
Date:
Nov. 13
Time:
8:30 p.m.
Location:
Boardroom of the Habersham St. YMCA, 6400 Habersham St.
Subject: Monthly meeting. If you currently own your own business or want to start your own business and you live in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, or Liberty Counties, you are invited to attend.
QuickBooks: Basic
Date: Nov. 14
Time:
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: UGA SBDC, Savannah Area Office, 111 E. Liberty St., Ste. 200
Cost: $169/per person (Partial fee defrayment available thanks to the generous sponsorship of Thigpen, Lanier, Westerfield & Deal.) Free lunch and parking provided.
Register:
Contact us at 912-478-7232 for the discount code.
Metro Savannah Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce
Date:
Nov. 15
Time:
9 a.m.
Location:
Savannah Morning News auditorium, 1375 Chatham Parkway
Subject: New board member orientation is open to anyone who currently owns their own business or wants to start a business and lives in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, or Liberty counties.
Cost:
This event is open to the public and breakfast will be served with a $6 cover charge for non-members.
Register:
For more information, call 904-422-5019 or send an email to info@msavhcc.org.
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
NAWIC luncheon
Date: Nov. 24
Time: 11:30 a.m. networking; meeting noon-1 p.m.
Location:
Exchange Tavern on Waters Ave.
Cost:
The meeting fee is $20 for members and $30 for guests.
Speaker:
Denise Grabowski, AICP, LEED AP, founder and CEO of Symbioscity
Subject:“The Value of Diversity and Collaboration in Building Strong Communities”
Register; RSVP to Candace Forkner at cforkner@pioneersavannah.com.
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 overall ROI.
Cost:
$35 per event; $150 for series
Register:
Drew Hunter at DHunt@SavannahChamber.com; 912-644-6422
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.
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.