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...
Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s National Chamber Foundation will host “Hiring Our Heroes — Statesboro,” a hiring fair for veterans and military spouses.
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: March 19
Location: Nesmith-Lane Conference Center, Georgia Southern University, 847 Plant Drive.
Interested job seekers should register for free at www.hoh.greatjob.net. Walk-in job seekers are allowed (veterans must provide proof of service).
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.
Coffee Talk: Connecting Business In Bluffton
Join the chamber’s Bluffton-Regional Business Council for Coffee Talk: Connecting Business in Bluffton on Tuesday, March 19.
Date: March 19
Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Location: The Kickin’ Chicken, Bluffton
For more information go to www.hiltonheadchamber.org.
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
Virginia College to Host Friends and Family Easter Open House
Virginia College in Savannah will host a Friends and Family Easter Open House for the community and former, current and prospective students on Saturday, March 23. Refreshments will be provided to guests, as well as free giveaways, and the opportunity to win door prizes.
Date: March 23
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Virginia College, 14045 Abercorn St., Ste. 1503
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...
Bluffton Quarterly Business Luncheon
Jordan Berliner, director of The Don Ryan Center for Innovation will be the featured speaker at the quarterly luncheon March 27.
Date: March 27
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Moss Creek Clubhouse
Cost: The cost to attend the luncheon program is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.
For more information go to www.hiltonheadchamber.org.
Chamber Young Professionals Group
The chamber’s young professionals group will meet at Corks in Bluffton on Wednesday, March 27.
Date: March 27
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: Corks Wine Bar, Bluffton
To register go to hiltonheadchamber.org.
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.
Chamber Young Professionals Group
The popular networking group for the 40-and-under set, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, is a great opportunity to meet with business colleagues in a casual setting.
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Date: April 24
For location details and to register for the networking event go to www.hiltonheadchamber.org.
Business After Hours
Enjoy scenic waterside views along with great food and complimentary beer and wine. Business After Hours is a great opportunity for networking with business colleagues in a casual setting.
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Date: April 25
Location: Up the Creek Pub / Ziplne Hilton Head
The cost to attend is $10 for members, and $20 for non-members. For details go to www.hiltonheadchamber.org, or call 843-785-3673.
Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon
Georgia Southern’s Division of Continuing Education Professsional Development Programs presents an opportunity to honor the administrative professionals in your office.
Time: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Date: April 26
Location: Hilton Savannah DeSoto, 15 East Liberty St.
Cost: $52 per person or a Table of (8) for $500
Questions, contact Ann Scott-Price, 912-478-8635 or email annscottprice@georgiasouthern.edu
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/.