NAWIC Chapter Meeting
On Monday, NAWIC will hold its monthly chapter meeting at the Exchange Tavern on Waters Avenue. This will be a lunch meeting, beginning with networking at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting at noon.
Dave Miller and Bill Patton from the Atlanta Regional Office of the Small Business Administration will lead a roundtable-type discussion about what the office is about, what its goals are and what services and resources are available.
Entrepreneurship workshops
Savannah State University in partnership with the city of Savannah Community Planning & Development Office, will host a series of entrepreneurship workshops at the Moses Jackson Advancement Center. The workshops are for current business owners, as well as those who may start their own business.
• Social Media for Marketing — 2 part series. Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: Aug. 27.
• Starting A Business — 5 part series. Wednesdays — beginning at 10 a.m.–noon Wednesday or Thursdays — beginning at 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 30.
Registration deadline is Monday
Pre-registration is required. Only city of Savannah residents are eligible to register for the workshops. All classes will be held at the Moses Jackson Advancement Center at 1410B Richards St. For more information or to register, contact Yalonda Parham at 912-525-2166 ext 1443.
Goshen Real Estate Investor Group meeting
The Goshen Real Estate Investor Group will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Carey Hilliard’s on Hwy 21 in Garden City. First visit is free; $5 for non-members.
For more information, go to www.goshenreig.org.
Grant writing for nonprofits: An introductory talk
The Creative Coast will host The Idiot’s Guide to Nonprofit Grant Writing, an introductory grant writing talk for managers, volunteers and organizers with little working knowledge of institutional fundraising for nonprofits.
Professional grant writer Dare Dukes will serve as the discussion leader.
The event takes place Sept. 13, from 6-7 p.m. at The Creative Coast office, 15 West York St. To register, go to ccgrantwriting.eventbrite.com/.
Chamber Young Professionals Group
The chamber’s young professionals group will meet at Corks in Bluffton from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 26. 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. To register, go to hiltonheadchamber.org.
State of the Region Breakfast
Find out how our area leaders are tackling the biggest issues shaping our region. Join the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce for the 17th annual State of the Region Breakfast on Oct. 3 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa from 8-11 a.m. For more information, go to www.hiltonheadchamber.org.
‘Clays for a Cause’ to benefit nonprofit
Choate Construction will stage its second annual “Clays for a Cause” at the Forest City Gun Club on Oct. 19 to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In addition to the sporting clays competition, the event includes lunch, a practice skeet session, silent auction, raffle, Lowcountry dinner and awards.
Last year, more than $25,000 was raised and 21 teams participated.
To reserve your team, inquire about sponsorships or get more information, contact April Callon at 912-330-7412 or email acallon@choateco.com.
Chamber Young Professionals Group
The chamber’s young professionals group will meet at Corks in Bluffton on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m. 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. To register, go to www.hiltonheadchamber.org.
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: Savannah Mall across from “ Hill of Beans” Coffee Shop.
Information: Call 912-844-9139 or go to www.sbcsouthsidetm.com.