The Real Estate Academy Open House
Date:
Jan. 6
Time:
5-7 p.m.
Location:
The Real Estate Academy is in the Coldwell Banker building, 6349 Abercorn St.
Subject: The open house is for those interested in a new or advanced career in real estate. Meet the instructors and learn about pre-license, post-license and continuing education courses via online or classroom instruction. Next 12-week course begins Jan. 8.
Register: For class schedules, go to AREEC.com. For more information, call 912-790-6974 or email tom@mycbpp.com.
Free Educational Seminars on Independent Living at Home
Date:
Jan. 6
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location:
Meeting Room #1 of the Education Wing of St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd.
Subject: These free seminars provide families with tips on aging at home and living independently as long as possible. The topic will be “Becoming a Patient: Trying to Find Control in a Situation That Is Out of Your Control.” Topics will include patient myths, the patient role and caregivers.
Register:
Contact Betsy Kane at 888-842-4663 or ekane@thagroup.org.
Leadership NOW Lecture
Date:
Jan. 6
Time:
Open networking begins at 5:30; program runs from 6-7 p.m.
Location:
Savannah Jaycees headquarters, 101 Atlas St.
Speaker:
Ryan Chandler, vice president of Business Development at Colonial Group Inc.
Subject:
Leadership NOW is a lecture series focused on leadership, management, and professional skills. Chandler will present “Colonial Group: Navigating the Seas of Change as One of Forbes Largest Privately Owned Companies.”
Register: The Savannah Jaycees invites the media and professionals ages 21 to 40 to attend the meeting. For more information on the Savannah Jaycees or the Leadership NOW Series, go to savannahjaycees.com
Georgia Tech-Savannah OSHA Classes
Date:
Jan. 12-16 for OSHA 510; Jan. 20-23 for OSHA 511
Location:
Georgia Tech-Savannah Campus, 210 Technology Circle
Subject:
Georgia Tech-Savannah OSHA Classes. Georgia Tech, an OSHA Training Institute Education Center, is bringing its occupational safety and health program to the coastal region with two of its most popular courses, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction Industry (OSHA 510) and Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry (OSHA 511).
Cost: $914
Register: For OSHA 510, go to https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/osha-510-occupational-safety-and-health-st.... To register for OSHA 511, go to http://www.pe.gatech.edu/courses/occupational-safety-and-health-standard...
SBC Monthly Breakfast meeting
Date:
Jan. 13
Time: 7:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
Location: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahn St.
Speaker:
Connie Edwards, Vice President of the SBC, representing University of Georgia - Small Business Development Center.
Subject:
Growing Your Business the Right Way in 2015
Cost:
$5 per member and $10 for guests
Register:
smallbusinesschamber.org
Legal Checklist for Success as You Grow Your Business
Date:
Jan. 14
Time: Breakfast 7:30-8 a.m., program 8-9 a.m.
Location: HunterMaclean Savannah Office, 200 E. Saint Julian St.
Speaker: Dave Burkoff is a litigator with broad experience helping businesses anticipate, litigate and resolve disputes.
Subject: This program is for new business owners and managers, as well as for leaders of more established businesses who want to move their organizations forward. Learn about how to strengthen the agreements you already have, and learn about agreements you may not yet have but that every business owner should consider putting into place, including shareholder and operating agreements, supplier and other third-party agreements and employment agreements.
Cost:
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Register: Call Liz Overstreet at 912-651-3200 or go to georgiasbdc.org
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
NAIFA-Savannah
Date:
Jan. 21
Time:
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
Carey Hilliard’s Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn St.
Speaker:
Peter W. Fleming III, NLEC, vice president
Subject:
Fleming shares his business success insights: My Business Calculus — detailed topics listed at http://naifanet.com/savannah/.
Cost:
Free lunch is provided as a NAIFA member benefit. Guests can eat for $10. Feel free to invite guests.
Register:
More information at www.naifanet.com/savannah or email naifasavannah@yahoo.com.
NAWIC Chapter Meeting
Date:
Jan. 26
Time:
5:30 p.m.
Location:
Exchange Tavern, Waters Ave.
Speaker:
Leigh Acevedo, Manager of Business Retention for SEDA
Subject:
Coastal Georgia National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) invites all interested parties to their meeting with Leigh Acevedo, Manager of Business Retention for the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA). She has been a member of the SEDA team since 2007 and is responsible for leading initiatives to help local businesses grow and expand.
Cost:
$20 for members; $30 for guests, payable with cash, check or credit card. Includes dinner.
Register:
RSVP to Candace Forkner at cforkner@pioneersavannah.com.
Understanding and Managing Incoterms seminar
Date:
Jan. 29
Time:
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location:
World Trade Center Savannah, 131 Hutchinson Island Road
Speaker:
Rennie Alston, CEO of American River International Ltd., is regarded as a premiere customs regulatory expert, licensed customs broker and global security specialist. He has more than 30 years of interactive work experience with the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection.
Cost:
Cost for the seminar is $100 per participant. Each participant will receive the Incoterms handbook and four CES/CCS points.
Register:
For more information and to register, go to www.wtcsavannah.org or jdillon@wtcsavannah.org.
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, Suite 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: 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday
Where: Western Sizzlin, U.S. 80 in Pooler
Information: RSVP to Jason Torres at jasonjtorres@gmail.com.