Tourism council schedules awards dinner, luncheon
The Tourism Leadership Council wil1 hold its fifth annual tourism awards and scholarship dinner Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 W. Bay St.
The cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and the awards program from 7-9 p.m.
The organization will hold its 2013 membership luncheon on Jan. 17 at the ANdaZ, 14 Barnard St.
The event will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the speaker will be Savannah Mayor Pro Tem Van Johnson.
For more information, call 912-232-1223 or email tlc@tourismleadershipcouncil.com.
Georgia Tech Professional Education Offers courses
Georgia Tech Professional Education will provide an Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OTI 510) course at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus Jan. 14-18. This course can be used to obtain a Construction Safety and Health Certificate from Georgia Tech Professional Education and is required for anyone who would like to become a trainer.
Date: Jan. 14-18
Location: Georgia Tech-Savannah campus
Contact: www.gtpe.gatech.edu/oti510
2013 Economic Outlook Luncheon
The Economic Outlook Luncheon is held in collaboration with the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and Armstrong Atlantic State University. The local economic forecast will be presented by Dr. Michael Toma of Armstrong Atlantic State University. And the state, regional and national projection will be delivered by Dean Robert Sumichrast of Terry College of Business.
Date: Jan. 17
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Location: The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Cost: $40 for members ($400 for a table) and $50 for non-members ($500 for a table)
Purchase tickets at SavannahChamber.com
Contact: Margaret Mary Russell at 912-644-6432
Business after hours
Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
The Beach House — A Holiday Inn Resort
Thursday, Jan. 17, 5:30-7 p.m.
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce January’s Business After Hours will be held at The Beach House — A Holiday Inn Resort. Enjoy casual networking, great food and complimentary beer and wine along with great door prizes and more.
The cost is $10 for chamber members and $20 for non-members. For more information go to hiltonheadchamber.org.
Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber restaurant week
Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Modeled after successful culinary events in New York and other cities, more than 50 member restaurants will offer special prix-fixe multi-course menus for Lowcountry diners, Jan. 26-Feb. 2.
For more information go to hiltonheadchamber.org.
Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber young professionals group
Where: Corks Wine Bar, Bluffton
When: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 5:30-7 p.m.
The popular networking group for the 40-and-under set is an opportunity to meet with business colleagues in a casual setting. To register go to hiltonheadchamber.org.
Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber Ball
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Saturday, Feb. 2
6:30 p.m.
Enjoy fine dining, dancing and entertainment at the annual event honoring the outstanding individuals and organizations that make a difference in the community.
For more information go to hiltonheadchamber.org or call Connie Killmar at (843) 785-3673.
BUSINESS EXPO
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Jan. 26-27
Join the Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber for Business EXPO. With over 2,000 attendees, Business EXPO is the largest business-building and networking event in the Lowcountry. To register, go to hiltonheadchamber.org or call (843) 785-3673.
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 E. 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 E. 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: Savannah Mall across from “Hill of Beans” Coffee Shop.
Information: Call 912-844-9139 or go to www.sbcsouthsidetm.com.