Lunch and Learn
The Savannah Traffic Club in association with the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce presents “The State of Our Region and City Celebrate New Partnerships and Fresh Opportunities,” Tuesday at the Crosswinds Golf Club. Speakers will be Bill Hubbard and Trip Tollison from the Chamber. The lunch buffet starts at 12 p.m. The cost is $25 for STC members and $35 for non-members. Contact sarahthomasstc@aol.com or call 912-663-3293.
August Membership Luncheon
The Savannah Tourism Leadership Council will hold its August Membership Luncheon Aug. 16 at the Avia Hotel. Registration and networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 11:50 a.m. It is presented by, Joe Marinelli, president of Visit Savannah. The cost is $30/members; $40/non-members. To RSVP go to www.tourismleadershipcouncil.com. Reservations due by Aug. 13 at 5 p.m.
Economic Outlook Update Luncheon
The Coastal Bank will sponsor the Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Inc. Economic Outlook Update Luncheon, Aug. 21, 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites, 103 San Drive, Pooler (near I-95 exit 102). Featured speaker is Michael Toma, director of the Center for Regional Analysis and Professor of Economics at Armstrong Atlantic State University.
The Economic Outlook Update Luncheon is open to the public. Register and pay by Aug. 10 and cost is $17 for Pooler Chamber members and $20 for non-members; after Aug. 10 add $5 to cost per person. For more information contact office@poolerchamber.com or 912-748-0110.
NAWIC Chapter Meeting
On Aug. 27, 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.
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, visit www.ccgrantwriting.eventbrite.com/.
Chamber Young Professionals Group
The chamber’s young professionals group will meet at Corks in Bluffton on Wednesday, Sept. 26 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, visit www.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 Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa from 8-11 a.m. For more information, visit 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, visit 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 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.