(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES, February 1, 2015

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MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED
(SAVANNAH, GA) St Andrew’s School announces a special screening of the 2015 Sundance Documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed” (http://www.mltsfilm.org/), on Saturday, February 6 at the Jepson Center’s Auditorium from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The feature-length documentary Most Likely to Succeed examines the history of education, revealing the growing conversation around how schools and learning should happen for our current students to best prepare them for their present and future success. After the showing, the school invites the public to a conversation about best practices in education. Please RSVP for this free event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/most-likely-to-succeed-for-edcamp-and-st-andrews-guests-tickets-20078685890
SAFEGUARDING DATA 

(SAVANNAH, GA) In today’s age of digital information nothing is more important than keeping you data secure. Keith Fletcher of Speros spoke with small business owners about safeguarding their data: https://youtu.be/-8-NnLueGyE

LEADERSHIP TEAM
(SAVANNAH, GA) Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter announces their 2016 leadership team for the non-profit organization. The Savannah shelter, located at 514 East Henry Street, provides runaway and homeless teens a safe place to go 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, visit https://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2016/01/15/9205/
NETFLIX

(INC) 15 Netflix Documentaries Every Aspiring Entrepreneur Should Watch
http://www.inc.com/business-insider/netflix-documentaries-for-business.html

HOWARD MORRISON

(SAVANNAH, GA) Entrepreneur and technology pioneer, Howard Morrison spoke at Woodville-Tompkins High School in the Passport to Excellence Lecture Series View his speech at https://youtu.be/8eQKz6drIZo

DR YATES

(POOLER, GA) Dr. Lee Yates, founder of Savannah Surgery Center and Medical Director of Vascular Surgery at St. Joseph’s/Candler, announces that his practice will be expanding into Pooler, Ga. He will be available to patients beginning Monday, February 8. For more information, visit: https://carriagetradepr.com/dr-lee-yates-expands-vascular-surgery-services-to-new-location-in-pooler-area/

COLORING MEDITATION 

(SAVANNAH, GA) Coloring is the new meditation. Join the Savannah Yoga Center on February 13, 2016 at 4 p.m. for Yoga, Mandala Coloring Meditation & Storytelling with Kelley Boyd. An hour of gentle yoga followed by storytelling paired with coloring meditation. For more information visit, http://savannahyoga.com/workshops

UBER

(MASHABLE) Uber Will Start Using Smartphones To Check If Drivers Are Speeding
http://mashable.com/2016/01/26/uber-driver-tracking-safety/?utm_cid=mash-prod-nav-sub-st

RESUME MISTAKES

(BUSINESS INSIDER) The Biggest Mistakes People Make on their Resume
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LEADERSHIP NOW

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Jaycees announce the 2016 Leadership NOW Series dates and topics. The series will feature six presentations throughout the year, from area experts sharing insights on professional development. For more information, visit http://m.savannahnow.com/exchange/2016-01-29/business-savannah-brief#gsc.tab=0

ART

(SAVANNAH, GA) The public is warmly invited to meet acclaimed painter Rebecca Kahrs and eleven of her students during their opening artists’ reception on Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Drive. The show will hang through March 31, 2016 and, as always, a portion of sales will benefit the Daily Impact Fund, providing extra patient services not covered by Medicare or insurances. For more information, contact: Beth Logan, Director of Marketing, at 912.355.2289 or 912.351.9586

VIRTUAL MEETING

(ENTREPRENEUR) How to Run a Virtual Meeting That Gets Results: http://entm.ag/1IWgCm2

BE THE CHANGE

(SAVANNAH, GA) “Be The Change” Townhall Forum on disparity and population health will be on Saturday, February 13 at 4:00pm. The guest speaker will be Thomas LaVeist, director at Johns Hopkins Center for Disparity Solutions. The forum will be held at Ashbury United Methodist Church, 1008 East Henry Street, Savannah. RSVP by February 1 to paula@healthysavannah.org

5K MARCH 19

(SAVANNAH, GA) SAVE THE DATE: The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is pleased to be the charity partner of the 3rd annual Kilt and Kolor Run on Saturday, March 19 along the Hutchinson Island race track. The non-profit organization has been selected to be the beneficiary of the 5K race and is assisting with coordination of the event. For more information or to participate in the 5K race as a sponsor or volunteer, please contact Kim Watson, kgamble@hotmail.com. To register for the race or to donate online, visit http://savannahraces.com

100 BLACK MEN

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Rotary Club of Savannah matched what fifty-two young men, part of the 100 Black Men of Savannah program, saved to go into savings accounts at Carver State Bank. For more information, visit http://www.wtoc.com/story/31073032/students-get-help-saving-for-college

100 WOMEN WHO CARE
(SAVANNAH, GA) ARE YOU A BUSY WOMAN WHO CARES ABOUT HER COMMUNITY? Join us on February 16th 6:00PM @ Applebee’s (Southside) to hear about this 501(c)(3) local community organization that needs your support. Each member donates $100 quarterly to charities voted on by the group. For more information: contact Linda Drake (912)-897-3936 or Facebook:100WomenWhoCareInSavannah
SAVANNAH THEATRE PLANTATION

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Rotary Club of Skidaway Island announces “The Best of the Savannah Theatre at Plantation” will held on Wednesday and Thursday, February 17 and 18 at the Plantation Ballroom, The Landings. Festivities (including a light meal) start at 6 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person. For reservations, call Darrel at 912-484-1912. Visit Skidawayrotary.org

LEGACY BALL

(SAVANNAH, GA) The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force presents “The Legacy Ball: 20 Years in the Making” on Saturday, May 14. To purchase tickets or a table of 10, or for more information about sponsorship opportunities contact Meghan Lowe, Director of Development: 912.988.1847 or mlowe@mightyeighth.org

MAY 4, 2016

(SAVANNAH, GA) HOLD THE DATE for THE 2016 STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS IN CHATHAM COUNTY on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Reports will be issued by 10 area experts that will have 3 minutes each to present their information on measurable benchmarks relating to the Small Business Community in Savannah. The FREE conference will take place at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center located at 1 International Drive. For more information call SCORE at (912) 652-4335

HEALTHY SNACKS

(ENMARKET) Enmarket employees handed out snacks to Chatham County students at the Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. https://www.facebook.com/enmarkstations/photos/a.111691549015.99088.111394379015/10153445430889016/?type=3&theater

EMOTIONAL CULTURE

(HARVARD BIZ REVIEW) The research on why managing your company’s emotional culture is so important. http://s.hbr.org/1WqVUNr

WHY I GIVE

(GOODWILL) Why I give: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LnmTcH3YmM

MARYLAND MIXER

(SAVANNAH, GA) If you are from the Maryland area, please join us for an after-hours mixer on Friday, March 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The new group will be meeting at Castaways Bar and Grille, located at 7360 Skidaway Rd. in Sandfly, GA. RSVP with Marjorie Young at marjorie@carriagetradepr.com or 912-844-9990.

MARRIED IN 10 MINUTES

(SAVANNAH, GA) On Sunday, February 14 from 6 to 8 pm an officiant will marry couples every ten minutes in the garden of the Davenport House Museum. For more information, visit www.DavenportHouseMuseum.org

MEET LANEY

(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Pet Rescue has a beautiful older lady, Laney, up for adoption. Although for an older pup, she really loves playing with squeaky toys, and loves cuddling!! For more information about Laney and the other pets available at Coastal Pet Rescue, please visit: http://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2015-d-349-laney/

CELEBRATION OF LOVE

(SAVANNAH, GA) Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter announces plans for their Celebration of Love event, an evening of jazz, auctions, dinner and entertainment, taking place Friday, February 5 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Plantation Club of The Landings. For more information, to purchase tickets or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please call 912.234.4048 or visit parkplaceyes.org

MARKETING BOOT CAMP

(SAVANNAH, GA) Thursday, February 11, 8:30AM3:30PM University of Georgia Small Business Development Center,  Digital Marketing Boot Camp, Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Rd., Room 7126, Savannah, GA 31405,  $49 (includes lunch), Designed specifically for small business owners who want to increase profits and gain customers.  The program includes break-out sessions that cover marketing tactics you can use today as well as help in developing a strategy to harness the power of digital marketing.  To register and see full course desctiption: www.georgiasbdc.org/digital for more information contact Liz Overstreet, (912) 651-3200 loverstreet@georgiasdc

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