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Chatham Apprentice Program

Date:

Apply no later than Feb. 13. Class runs Feb. 23-March 20.

Subject: Step Up Savannah’s Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP) is recruiting now for the next “E3: Educate, Empower, Employ” job-readiness training. The program is open to men and women interested in enhancing their basic employment skills. Those without a high school diploma or GED are encouraged to apply; however, the program is open to anyone who is unemployed or underemployed. Successful graduates of the Chatham Apprentice Program receive individual assistance with their job search and one-on-one coaching.

Cost: The training is free to adults (18 years and older).

Register:

Call Talisha Crooks, program coordinator, at 912-656-4079.

Women Build Kick Off Meeting

Date:

Feb. 9

Time:

5–7 p.m.

Location: Bull Street Library

Subject: This meeting is for those wanting to get more information about Blitz Build Week, meeting women who are involved, registering a group/team, finding a group/team, and for anyone who just wants to volunteer.

Register:

For more information regarding participation, contact Jordan King at 912-353-8122

Burger King recruitment

Date:

Feb. 9

Time:

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location:

GDOL’s Savannah Career Center, 5520 White Bluff Road

Subject: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will help Burger King recruit workers for jobs at restaurants throughout the Savannah area.

Register: For additional information about the recruitment, contact the Savannah Career Center at 912-356-2773.

Military Job Fair

Date:

Feb. 10

Time:

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location:

Stewart Club, Fort Stewart

Subject:

Sixty military-friendly companies will be present to interview and hire military talent. Event hosted by CivilianJobs.com.

Register: Attendees may pre-register at this link: CivilianJobs.com Job Fairs.

Small Business Chamber monthly breakfast meeting

Date:

Feb. 10

Time:

7:30-9:15 a.m.

Location:

Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.

Cost:

$10 for guests, $5 for members

Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s February Lunch n Learn

Date:

Feb. 10

Time:

11:30 a.m.

Location:

EL Mariachi in Kittie’s Crossing

Speaker:

Mike Ropach from Veripast, Inc. will be the presenter.

Subject: “Background Checks” – Why businesses do them, the importance of them and also as an informative for people going for jobs what will be on their background check.

Register: Contact the Bluffton Chamber at 757-1010 or email info@blufftonchamberofcommerce.org

Hearts For Heroes Red Tie Gala

Date:

Feb. 14

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location:

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, 175 Bourne Avenue, Pooler

Subject: Gala is presented by Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Inc. and will benefit American Red Cross and Wounded Warrior Project.

Cost: $50 per person. This is a gala, so please wear appropriate cocktail attire (tuxedo not required). Gentlemen may also purchase a red tie (bow tie and traditional neckties available) at a special price of $5.

Register:

Contact office@poolerchamber.com; 912-748-0110 or go to www.poolerchamber.com

Bluffton Chamber Evening Networking

Date:

Feb. 20

Time:

5:30 p.m.

Location:

Longhorn Steakhouse, Tanger Outlet 1

Cost:

$10 for Bluffton Chamber Members/$20 for Member Guests

Register:

www.bluffton
chamberofcommerce.org

SAME Savannah Post Engineering Week Technical Training Conference

Date:

Feb. 26

Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location: Marriott Riverfront

Subject: The Society of American Military Engineers Savannah Post will host a training conference. 6.5 hours of PDHs will be offered through Educational, Engineering and Environmental tracks.

Register: Registration and other conference information can be found at http://www.samesavannahpost.org/.

Lean Six Sigma Seminar for Business Professionals

Date:

March 7

Time:

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: South University

Subject: The daylong seminar will give business leaders and professionals insight into how to make solid data-driven decisions, solve problems and improve their business.

Cost: The Lean Six Sigma event is open to the public. Standard registration is $385, but South University alumni, students and employees will receive a rate of $295. The registration fee includes coursework, an exam and lunch.

Register: Visit http://tinyurl.com/lss-south-univ for course information and registration.

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 Drive.

Information: Sarah Westcott, sarah@bni-scga.com.

Toastmasters Club

When: Noon each Tuesday

Where: Saint Leo University, Room 3, 7426 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 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: 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday

Where: Western Sizzlin, U.S. 80 in Pooler

Information: RSVP to Jason Torres at jasonjtorres@gmail.com


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