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