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
Goshen Real Estate Investor Group
Date:
Nov. 18
Time:
7 p.m.
Location:
Carey Hilliard’s, Hwy. 21, Garden City
Cost:
First visit is free; $5 for nonmembers
Register: www.goshenreig.org
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
SCORE Top Ten Business Lecture
Date:
Nov. 19
Time:
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location:
SCORE conference room, 111 E. Liberty St.
Speaker:
Thomas Butler, Vice-President/ Business Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo
Subject: “The Satisfaction of Getting a Business Loan Approved”
Cost:
The lecture is free. Bring your lunch.
Register:
RSVP to SCORE at 912-652-4335.
Business Computer Course
Date:
Nov. 19
Time:
5:30 p.m.
Location:
Beaufort County Library on Hilton Head Island
Subject:
“Wired and Hired” will offer instruction on maximizing online job search resources including searching and applying for a job and posting positions you need to fill.
Register: Go to beaufortcountylibrary.org or email Hannah Horne at hhorne@hiltonheadisland.org. Seating is limited. For more information on upcoming classes go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.
International Business 101
Date:
Nov. 20
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location:
World Trade Center Savannah, 131 Hutchinson Island Road
Cost:
Free, open to the public, but registration is required.
Register:
To register, go to wtcsavannah.org. For more information, contact Jesse Dillon at jdillon@wtcsavannah.org or 912-447-9707.
Networking and Business After Hours Event
Date:
Nov. 20
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location:
Spanky’s, 1221 Highway 80, Pooler
Subject:
The Countdown To Thanksgiving Networking and Business After Hours Event is presented by the Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Cost: Member cost for this event also applies to members of the Effingham, Richmond Hill, Port Wentworth, and Savannah chambers. Cost is $12 for chamber members and $17 for nonmembers if pay by Nov. 19. After that, add $10 to cost per person.
Register: For more information go to www.poolerchamber.com or contact office@poolerchamber.com, 912-748-0110.
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.
Veteran Resume and Interview Workshop
Date:
Dec. 4
Time:
1-5 p.m.
Location:
Georgia Tech-Savannah, 210 Technology Circle
Cost:
Free
Register: To pre-register, go to http://bit.ly/1yepZD6. For more information, call 912-963-6915.
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.