Georgia Tech Professional Education open interviews for veterans, transitioning military
Georgia Tech Professional Education’s Veterans Education, Training and Transition (VET2) program will hold an interview and information workshop for veterans and transitioning military. The interviews are for potential job placement through the VET2 program with an employer in Brunswick, Ga. This session will provide an overview of the VET2 program, resume screening and coaching on interview techniques. Qualified applicants may be asked to continue the interview process with the employer who has partnered with the program for the March VET2 class.
Date: Feb. 11
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: Georgia Tech-Savannah, 210 Technology Circle
For more information on the VET2 program, go to http://gtpe.gatech.edu/info-VETT or email james.wilburn@pe.gatech.edu.
Todd Fiscus to speak to wedding industry professionals
Todd Fiscus of Dallas-based, Todd Events, will be sharing his industry insights with area event professionals. Todd Events produces over 250 events annually including weddings, charity galas and corporate celebrations around the country.
Date: Feb. 11
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Jepson Center for the Arts
Cost: Sponsored by Savannah Wedding Professionals, free for members, $20 per person for individuals in the wedding industry. Beer, wine and light food is included with admission.
To request an invitation, please email info@savannahwedding
professionals.com with your organization.
Association of Fundraising Professionals meeeting
Date: Feb. 11
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Coastal Georgia Center
Cost: $12 members, $25 nonmembers.
RSVPs can be made to afpcga@gmail.com. Deadline to RSVP is Feb. 4.
Pure Business Seminar
Pure Business Buy-Sell Seminar to focus on buy-sell agreements will feature panelists Daniel Crook of HunterMaclean, Tony Martin of Martin Financial Group, Daniel Rowe of TJS Deemer Dana LLP, and Brad Whitfield of Coastal Consulting Management Group and will address tax, legal, financial and valuation issues related to buy-sell agreements.
Date: Feb. 13
Time: Lunch at 11:30, seminar noon-1 p.m.
Location: The Savannah Golf Club, 1661 President St.
Cost: Free
Space is limited and RSVP is required. RSVP to EssentialAdviceSeries@gmail.com.
NAIFA general membership meeting and continuing education
Speaker, Ralph Hudgens, Insurance Commissioner State of Georgia will lead the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Savannah meeting. The Commissioner will provide updates on current legislation, the ACA, Exchanges, and take questions and answers.
Date: Feb. 19
Time: Social Discussions 11:30 a.m.-noon, lunch noon-1 p.m.
Location: Carey Hilliard’s Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn St.
Cost: Free lunch is provided for NAIFA members, Buffet lunch for guests is $10.
For more information @ www.naifanet.com/savannah or contact NAIFA Savannah/YAT Savannah at naifasavannah@yahoo.com.
Savannah WTC and FTZ 104
The next business meeting and networking social will feature Leigh Ryan, Director of Trade Services and Foreign Trade Zone 104 and guests can learn more about the resources that are available and hear how the Savannah WTC and a Foreign Trade Zone designation can bring value to businesses.
Date: Feb. 20
Time: Registration and networking begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and program, 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Crosswinds Golf Club at the Airport, 232 James B. Blackburn Drive
Cost: Members and educators, $30; non-members, $35; students $25
Please register by Feb. 14 to ensure adequate space and meals; to register send email to trish@selecsource.com or call 404-667-7689.
Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day
Business After Hours Networking Event is Thursday, February 20 in Pooler and includes door prizes. Door prizes include St. Patrick’s Day shuttle passes. There will also be an opportunity to buy chances to win a 2014 Mazda 3 from Fairway Lincoln Mazda.
Date: Feb. 20
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: FATZ, 400 Pooler Parkway.
Cost: $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Register and pre-pay for the event by Feb. 19. After Feb. 19 add $10 to cost per person.
For more information contact office@poolerchamber.com or call 912-748-0110.
Savannah Toastmasters announce Speechcraft course for women
The four-session Speechcraft course will meet each Tuesday morning in March to boost professional women’s skills for communicating effectively, planning and delivering speeches and presentations, and improving impromptu speaking. Experienced members of three Savannah area Toastmasters clubs will teach and mentor course participants. Speechcraft is designed by the renowned Toastmasters International organization, global leader in public speaking education.
Date: Every Tueaday in March
Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Location: The Creative Coast, 15 West York St.
Info: The four sessions will be held on March 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 7:30- 9:30 a.m. at The Creative Coast, 15 West York St. Participants can learn more and register online at http://speechcraftforwomen.eventbrite.com. Updates about current and future courses can be viewed at www.facebook.com/savannahspeechcraft. Inquiries can be emailed to savannahspeechcraft@]gmail.com.
NAIFA - YAT (Young Advisors Team) after hours
Date: March 4
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Bella’s Italian Restaurant, Habersham Village
Sponsor: NAIFA-Savannah Young Advisors Team
Speaker: Maurice Jones
Subject: Your Business keep it running.
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 Dr.
Information: Sarah Westcott, sarah@bni-scga.com.
Savannah Women’s Business Network
When: 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday 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: Saint Leo University, Room 3, 7426 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Ste 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: Every first and third Thursday, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Western Sizzlin, U.S. 80 in Pooler
Information: RSVP to Jason Torres at jasonjtorres@gmail.com.