(GA) House Speaker David Ralston has tasked the House Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation with a new initiative-"Red Tape Watch"- it will hear testimony from Georgia business owners from all industry sectors and regions on what current laws and regulations are burdensome and costly to small businesses. www.house.ga.gov/redtapewatch To learn how you can testify before an upcoming committee meeting or submit comments online if unable to attend in person.
(RICHMOND HILL, GA) Job Fair, Feb 11: Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire is hiring to fill vacancies at their newest location in Richmond Hill. www.goodwillsavannah.org
(WEBINAR) Are you Ready to be an Effective Communicator during a Crisis? Get Tips on Disaster Planning During Free SBA Webinar, February 14. The webinar will run from 2-3 p.m. EST. The discussion will help you assess your company’s needs, identify a good spokesperson and develop fact sheets and talking points.
www.sba.gov/disaster.
(SAVANNAH, GA) February Small Business Council / SMART Luncheon Tuesday, February 7, Adam Van Brimmer, Reporter with the Savannah Morning News, will present: "Relating to the Media: Do’s & Don’ts" Noon – Lunch & Program. RSVP IS REQUIRED 912.644.6459.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty Selected to List 19 Townhomes in Pooler; The Retreat at Forest Lakes in Godley Station. www.celiadunnsir.com
(SAVANNAH, GA) Looking for funding? Need investors? Have a great idea but don’t know what to do next? APPLY NOW to compete in this year’s FastPitch Competition powered by the ATDC Savannah, Creative Coast, and Georgia Southern University, http://fastpitchcompetition.com/
(SAVANNAH, GA) On March 8 from 8:30am – 12:30 pm – top executives from the Savannah business community, SCORE and The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center will be on hand to share tips and advice on growing a business at the SPEED MENTORING CONFERENCE, which will be held at the Savannah Morning News: $19.95 tickets include lunch. RSVP
(SAVANNAH, GA) Lecture on 10 Proven Online PR Methods, Feb 9 at 5:30 PM, given online. Class sponsored by SCORE.
REGISTER HERE FOR FREE CLASS
(TYBEE ISLAND, GA) Kris Williams, director of the Caretta Research Project, will be the featured speaker at this month’s Ocean Plaza Beach Resort Coastal Ecology Dinner Lecture Series, Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the hotel’s Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant. Williams will present a lecture entitled, "Why Is the Sea Turtle Population Dwindling?" The lecture will be preceded by a wine and cheese reception at 6 p.m. in the Dolphin Reef Bar, and dinner will be served in the Dolphin Reef main dining room at 6:30 p.m. The standard Dolphin Reef dinner menu will be offered. To RSVP, please call 912-786-7777.
(SAVANNAH, GA) For the fourth consecutive year, The Landings Club on Skidaway Island will host the $50,000 Savannah Challenger tennis tournament. The event, which will showcase 32 world ranked players, is scheduled for April 21-April 29 and will include a main draw of singles and doubles. In addition to the professional competition, the tournament will also feature a kid’s day clinic and a ladies day.
call (912) 598-8050 or visit www.landingsclub.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Want a book? Call Clark Byron, he writes for seven of the best publications in Savannah and he can write your book. Stories, histories, experiences. Call Clark Byron – 912.484.3936.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Wesley Community Centers of Savannah, Inc. hosts the annual fundraiser, The Love Walk, scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 9:00am-noon. Pre and post rallies, silent auction, door prizes, fellowship, food, and entertainment. 3.6 mile walk kicks off at 9:00am. Funds raised will support critical programs that directly impact women, children, and families who are struggling through poverty to find self-sufficiency. 1601 Drayton Street. (912) 236-4226.
(SAVANNAH, GA) SHERRI P. THOMAS named Independent Skills Instructor by Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire. She will provide independent living skills, assessment and training to ADVANCE acquired brain injury program customers.
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Book Festival announces a late addition to its stunning line-up of lifestyle gurus. Author and journalist Nan Chase will appear in the Telfair Academy Sculpture Gallery on Saturday, February 18, 2012. All Saturday events are free and open to the public. There is still an opportunity to purchase tickets for two exciting Festival fundraising events: the Brad Thor dinner on Wednesday, February 15 at 6.30pm at Skidaway Island’s Plantation Club for $65 and the Walter Isaacson presentation on his best-selling biography, Steve Jobs, at 6.30pm on Thursday February 16 at the Trustees Theater for $10.
(SAVANNAH, GA) The 3rd Annual Baccha Bash to benefit the American Red Cross, Feb 10.http://ww2.thesouthmag.com/events/2012/bacca-bash/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Carriage Trade Public Relations, Inc. announces that their OPEN FOR BUSINESS® trademark, which has been registered with the United State Patent & Trademark Office since 2002 was renewed successfully in January 2012. With the Trademark Office’s acceptance of the renewal application, OPEN FOR BUSINESS® remains an officially recognized trademark with nationwide protection.
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