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
Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch n Learn
Date:
Jan. 13
Time:
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location:
Jim n Nick’s Bar B Que
Subject:
Marketing Chair Joe Nehila of Nosoco Inc. will go over the new Chamber benefits packages. Erin Black will also be on hand to answer any ChamberMaster questions.
Cost:
Lunch is $20 for Chamber members and $25 for guests.
Register:
Call the Chamber at 757-1010 or email info@blufftonchamberofcommerce.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 how to strengthen the agreements you have, and learn about agreements that every business owner should consider, including shareholder and operating agreements, supplier and other third-party 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
Economic Outlook Luncheon
Date:
Jan. 14
Time:
Noon
Location:
Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
Subject:
Dr. Ben Ayres, University of Georgia’s dean of the Terry College of Business, will give the state, regional and national forecast. Dr. Michael Toma of Armstrong State University will present the local forecast. Attendees will receive the Savannah Area Chamber-produced 2015 Economic Trends publication, which is compiled through research from Armstrong State University and sponsored by the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA).
Cost: Chamber members can buy tickets for $50 each. Tickets for non-members are $60 each. Tables of 10 are available.
Register: SavannahChamber.com or to Margaret Mary Russell at 912-644-6432 or MRussell@SavannahChamber.com.
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
Breakfast and Learn
Date:
Jan. 14
Time:
7:30 a.m.
Location:
HunterMaclean offices, 200 East Saint Julian St.
Subject: The Savannah Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a Public Service and Outreach Unit of the University of Georgia and HunterMaclean Attorneys, will offer a breakfast seminar. The seminar will feature “Legal Checklist for Success as You Grow Your Business” to help businesses get ready for the new year. Cost: There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Register:
To register for this free seminar, go to www.savannahsbdc.org or call 912-651-3200.
Free Life Planning seminar
Date:
Jan. 14 and Jan. 28
Time:
10:30 a.m.
Location:
Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s headquarters, 217 Goethe Road
Speaker:
Doug Delaney, with the Delaney Law Firm
Subject: The first seminar will be on Wills & Trusts- Powers of Attorney; Asset Protections Strategies; Family Wealth Planning and Trustee & Probate Litigation. The second seminar will include Corporation and LLCs – Asset Protection; Buy Sell Agreements; Small Business Estate Planning; and Real Estate & Commercial Litigation.
Cost: Free, open to public
Register: For more information, call 843-815-9777.
Savannah Tire Hockey Classic Business Connection
Date: Jan. 15
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location:
Savannah Civic Center
Subject: The business connection will be in conjunction with the first game of the Savannah Tire Hockey Classic between the Citadel and the University of South Carolina, which begins at 7 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to watch the game at ice level and network with beverages and appetizers from Outback Steakhouse.
Cost: Admission to the business connection will include a ticket to the evening’s game. Event admission costs $15 for members and $30 for member guests. Parking is complimentary.
Register:
Purchase tickets at SavannahChamber.com. Contact Stephanie Boaen at 912-644-6458 or email SBoaen@SavannahChamber.com with questions or for more information.
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 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.