Microsoft — Excel 1
For proficiency and confidence in Excel, this course covers creating workbooks, navigating the Excel working screen, formatting and navigating worksheets, entering data, entering labels, and creating and working with charts.
Date: Monday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 6
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $85 (Register for two Microsoft courses at the same time and receive the second at a discounted price.)
Register: https://ms-eagle48.georgiasouthern.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~13CAC...
Import compliance, documentation and procedures
During the seminar, attendees will learn skills needed to import goods and services from foreign markets. The World Academy, a nationally recognized training organization that offers import/export trade compliance education and training, will lead the seminar.
The seminar will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on March 5 at the World Trade Center Savannah, 131 Hutchinson Island Road. Cost is $75 per participant, includes lunch.
To register, go to www.wtcsavannahimportseminar-es2.eventbrite.com/. For more information, contact Tory Grubbs at tgrubbs@wtcsavannah.org or 912-447-9704.
Beginning project management
An overview of the nine principles for managing projects: scope, integration, communication, time, cost, procurement, risk management, quality control and human resources. Together with the 24-hour Advanced Project Management Course, this course completes the 35-hour course requirement for the PMI PMP certification application.
Date: Friday, March 8, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19 and 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $650
Register: https://ms-eagle48.georgiasouthern.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~13CAC...
Facebook for beginners
The basics of this amazing social network: including timeline, newsfeed, photos, video, apps, messages, finding friends, the search box, chat and online privacy issues/controls.
Date: Monday and Wednesday, March 11 and 13
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $75
Register: https://ms-eagle48.georgiasouthern.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~13CAC...
Microsoft Excel2
Master formulas and functions; SUMIF function; sorting data; filtering data and text; summarizing data by creating subtotals/grand totals; data validation; creating macros; pivot table or pivot chart reports; and more. (Register for two Microsoft courses at the same time and receive the second at a discounted price.)
Date: Monday, March 18, and Wednesday, March 20
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $85
Register: https://ms-eagle48.georgiasouthern.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~13CAC...
Lunch and Learn
William D. Cannady, Sr., CPA, will present tax tips at the Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Inc. Lunch and Learn Tuesday, March 19.
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Date: March 19
Location: Savannah Quarters Country Club, 8 Palladian Way, Pooler
Cost: Register and pre-pay by March 12 and cost is $15 for Pooler Chamber members and $18 for non-members. After March 12 add $5 to cost per person.
For more information contact office@poolerchamber.com or 912-748-0110.
Seminar series for small business owners
Hancock Askew & Co. LLP has announced a seminar series for small business owners. Neville Stein, CPA and partner at Hancock Askew will present a bi-monthly seminar throughout 2013.
Dates: March 21 — How to read an Income Statement
May 9 — Income Statement vs. Cash Flow Statement — what and why the difference?
July 11 — Strange world of Debits and Credits — in an hour.
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Hancock Askew & Co. LLP, 100 Riverview Drive, Savannah, GA 31404
Creative writing 2
For students with some experience in fiction and nonfiction storytelling. Includes assigned readings, writing homework, and workshop style critiques by the instructor and classmates. Covers narrative structure and scenic writing, dialogue, character, place, word choice, rhythm and pacing, and revision. Date: Mondays, March 25- May 13
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $200.
Register: https://ms-eagle48.georgiasouthern.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~13CAC...
Experimenting with creative art techniques
Covers: drawing, painting and printmaking; the Elements of Design including line, shape, size, direction, texture, tone and color; and the Principles of Design, including sequence, unity, proportion, emphasis, and balance.
Date: Thursdays, March 28-May 16.
Time: 10 a.m-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $200.
Register: https://ms-eagle48.georgiasouthern.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~13CAC...
Entrepreneur workshop
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Technical College of the Lowcountry have partnered with BizBuilderSC to offer a 12-session workshop open to entrepreneurs who want to expand existing business and need the skills to help make it grow. The workshop is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Date: Tuesdays, April 9- June 25.
Location: Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort Campus
Cost: $195 and includes book, materials and snacks
To register for classes, call the TCL Continuing Education Department at 843-525-8205 or go to www.www.bizbuildersc.com.
Tee Up for Habitat
Habitat for Humanity of Savannah’s 11th golf tournament will be held at the Savannah Quarters Country Club in Savannah on April 8.
Date: April 18
Location: Savannah Quarters Country Club
For more information, please contact Michelle Hunter at 912-353-8122 or hunter@habitatsavannah.org.
Taste of Pooler
Sample great food from area restaurants and enter for a chance to win door prizes at the Taste of Pooler.
Time: 5-7:30 p.m.
Date: April 18
Location: Crosswinds Golf Club, 232 James B. Blackburn Drive, near I-95 exit 104.
Cost: Tickets are just $10 per person and get you in the door to enjoy free food samples and non-alcoholic drinks. A cash bar will be available.
For more information contact the Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Inc. at office@poolerchamber.com or 912-748-0110.
ONGOING
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.
Downtown Business Professionals Chapter
of BNI
When: 11:30 a.m. every Thursday
Where: Hilton Savannah DeSoto, 15 East Liberty St.
Information: For information, call Kevin Brown at 912-447-1885 or email rkbrowndc@msn.com.
The Islands Chapter —
BNI group
When: Each Thursday at 8 a.m.
Where: Johnny Harris banquet facility, 1652 East Victory Drive
Information: Contact Kathy Salter at studio@dalyandsalterphoto.com.
Savannah Women’s
Business Network
When: Every second and fourth Wednesday, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch.
Where: The Exchange Tavern on Waters Avenue
Cost: Cost for lunch
Information: RSVP to Kari Brown at kcbrown@colonybank.com.
Historic Savannah
Chapter ABWA
When: 6-7:50 p.m. second Thursday.
Where: Candler Heart & Lung Building, room 2.
Cost: Free
Information: Call 912-925-4980 or email blynneroberts@yahoo.com.
Toastmasters Club
When: Noon each Tuesday
Where: South University, Business Building, 709 Mall Blvd.
Information: Call 912-844-9139 or go to www.toastmastersclub.org/.