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(SAVANNAH, GA) Why a Convention Center Hotel makes sense for Savannah.
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire will expand its services to Lyons, Georgia, with the opening of the Job Connections Community Career Center on Friday, April 15. The center, which will connect businesses and job seekers in Toombs and surrounding counties, will offer an array of services and classes. Business and community leaders have been invited to a VIP reception on Thursday, April 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend a grand opening celebration on Friday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m http://www.goodwillsavannahga.org/.
(SAVANNAH, GA) The 2011 $50,000 Savannah Challenger Tennis Tournament is pleased to announce that the Greater Savannah Sports Council will serve as a Sponsor for the prestigious annual sporting event. The tournament, which will take place April 30-May 8 at The Landings on Skidaway Island, is open to the public and will feature 32 world-ranked tennis professionals vying to win highly coveted ATP ranking points in addition to the prize money.
www.savannahchallenger.com
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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Book Festival is proud to announce a generous financial donation from Leopold’s Ice Cream, which resulted from sales of a special Festival-inspired ice cream flavor, “SBF 30.” www.savannahbookfestival.org www.leopoldsicecream.com
(TYBEE ISLAND, GA) The Ocean Plaza Beach Resort on Tybee Island is pleased to serve as Title Sponsor of the 7th annual Turtle Trot, a 5K beach run that benefits the Tybee Sea Turtle Project. This year’s run takes place Saturday, April 30 at 8:30 a.m. Immediately following the run, a rehabilitated sea turtle will be released into the ocean off Tybee Island.
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Rotary Clubs of Coastal Georgia are nearing their Second Annual Rotarians Play It Forward Concert to be held on Saturday, April 23 at the Morris Center at Trustees Garden in Savannah, GA from 4:00 to 7:00pm. For tickets: http://rotarypif.org/
(SAVANNAH, GA) See Keynote Address by Mr. Jamie Deen from the 2011 Mayor’s Small Business Conference:
(SAVANNAH, GA) Members of the development team and financial consulting firm overseeing the Hutchinson Island convention center hotel project will hold a panel discussion at the Exchange Club of Savannah’s weekly luncheon on Wednesday, April 13 at noon. The discussion will include a question-and-answer session with members of the panel and a video presentation titled “Savannah: Continuing the Experience.” The meeting is open to Exchange Club members and will be streamed live for the public at www.livestream.com/openforbusiness.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents 109 E 56th St. Ardsley Park home, two master suites, two fireplaces. Contact Agent Helen Johnson 912-658-4638
http://www.celiadunnsir.com/listings_detail.asp?listingID=1460
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, upcoming events: http://savannahchamber.com/events.php
(SAVANNAH, GA) Nominate your favorite Beau and Belle of Savannah www.ypsav.net/2011/02/the-beau-and-belle-of-savannah-contest.php
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will be holding its bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 12th at the Bull Street Library from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The speaker for this month’s meeting , June Bradham, CFRE, President and Founder of Corporate DevelopMint, will speak on the topic: A Perfect Fit: A Strategic Approach to Board Member Identification and Recruitment. Cost is $15.00 – which includes lunch. For more information, contact Jean Doliber at 912.897.1300.