(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES, February 8, 2016

(SAVANNAH, GA) STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS announces 2016 speakers and topics. For complete list, visit https://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/score-and-wells-fargo-to-sponsor-the-state-of-small-business-conference-on-may-4-2016/

(SAVANNAH, GA) On Feb 11-12 The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism (MRCA) will host the 2016 Autism Conference in Savannah that will feature keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin. Her lecture free and open to the general public. For more information visit www.matthewreardon.org

(SAVANNAH, GA) Trustees’ Garden Club invites the public to GLORIOSA “Trustees’ Garden,” on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., The Charles H. Morris Center at Trustees’ Garden, 10 East Broad Street, Savannah, Georgia. Tickets may be purchased at www.trusteesgardenclub.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Center for Developmental Services (CCDS) is happy to receive a $1000 grant from the Walmart Community Grant Program for a collaborative art project with the Savannah-Chatham Public School System and Effingham County Schools. The grant will be used to purchase supplies and materials for the World’s Seven Wonders Art Contest, a new project that will involve middle school students from several schools in the two counties. Please contact Lee Ann Powell at (912) 644-7500 or lpowell@ccds-sav.org for more information.

(MACON, GA / SAVANNAH, GA) Kole Management Co. (KMC), a Savannah-based apartment management & investment firm, recently acquired Legacy at River Crossing, a 200-unit apartment community in the affluent North Macon neighborhood of Arkwright. For more information, visit https://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/savannah-based-apartment-management-firm-kole-management-acquires-new-macon-property/

(DEWITT TILTON GROUP) The Dewitt Tilton Group believes the relationship between the firm and their clients is a partnership. For more information, visit

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Classical Academy students, faculty, board and supporters will participate in a “topping off” ceremony placing the final steel beam onto their new building. The students will sign the 32-foot long I-beam before witnessing it being lifted into place on Friday, February 12 at 3pm on the corner of 31st and Grove Streets. For more information, please visit: www.savannahclassicalacademy.org

(SAVANNAH, GA) Low Country Dermatology is pleased to unveil a brand new website, http://lcderm.com. The site is designed for current and new patients looking for a Savannah dermatologist, answering a variety of skin-related questions. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/low-country-dermatology-releases-new-user-friendly-and-interactive-website/

(BIS) Five ways small business owners can avoid getting hacked: http://businessinsavannah.com/bis/2016-01-07/fletcher-five-ways-small-business-owners-can-avoid-getting-hacked

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah business attorney Charles Bowen of The Bowen Law Group will be a featured panelist in the Second National Health Policy and Clinical Practice Conference to be held in Savannah from March 31 to April 2, 2016 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf & Spa Resort. The overall purpose of the event, sponsored by the Multiple Chronic Conditions Resource Center, is to extend an opportunity to interdisciplinary health care professionals and the general public to review, identify and discuss pertinent changes that are impacting and influencing American health care as a result of the Affordable Care Act. For more information, visit https://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/savannah-attorney-invited-to-panel-the-2016-national-health-policy-and-clinical-practice-conference/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Amy H. Riesinger has been named Area Director for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Georgia Chapter’s Savannah & Augusta offices. Amy will oversee a team of four staff, responsible for more than $1.5 million fundraising goal to further the fight against blood cancers. Amy and her husband, Russ, reside in Savannah. For more information visit Local News at: www.lls.org/ga

(SAVANNAH, GA) Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), Inc. will be hosting an Employment Readiness Workshop on February 11th, from 1-3pm, at their office located at 5105 Paulsen Street, Suite 143-B. For more information, contact Shawana Bulloch at 912.920.2414, sbulloch@lifecil.com, or visit www.lifecil.com

(INC) 9 Ways To Use Your LinkedIn Profile To Get Noticed
http://www.inc.com/christina-desmarais/how-to-use-your-linkedin-profile-to-get-noticed.html

(SAVANNAH, GA) In a building that once held a segregated bus station, the chef Mashama Bailey is redefining African-American cooking in the South at the Grey. For more information, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/29/dining/the-grey-savannah-history-takes-another-turn.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share&_r=0

(SAVANNAH, GA) In celebration of Lent, Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church will host Taize Services at 7 p.m. every Wednesday through March 23. The special worship gatherings start on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, and will be about 40 minutes long. Attendees will focus on silence, breathing, healing, prayer and reflection. The services will also feature soulful, musical chants and soothing visuals. The church is located at 1008 E. Henry St (corner of East Henry and Waters). For more information about Asbury Memorial Church, please visit www.asburymemorial.org or call 912-233-4351.

(SCORE) Looking for a bigger spot in your market? SCORE can help with that. Join knowledgeable mentors on Tuesday, February 9, 1 to 2 p.m. for “Top 5 Ways SCORE Can Help You Launch & Grow Your Business.” For more information, visit http://ow.ly/XPoCH

(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/

(FORBES) Every Entrepreneur Struggles With Uncertainty: Here Is How To Deal With It
http://www.forbes.com/sites/chrismyers/2016/02/02/every-entrepreneur-struggles-with-uncertainty-heres-how-i-learned-to-deal-with-it/#1bebc72f2608

(SAVANNAH, GA) On February 15 and 17, The U.S. Small Business Association will have webinars focusing on Marketing Strategies and How To Access the WOSB Federal Contract Program Repository. To register for these free webinars, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-marketing-strategies-tickets-21033629151 and https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-how-to-access-the-wosb-federal-contract-program-repository-tickets-19930633060

(SAVANNAH, GA) Did you know more than one-third of Fortune 500 managers are women – yet they represent roughly 5% of the top earners among executives? Join other women business leaders for a lively conversation on February 10 at 7:30am at Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown based on Rebecca Shambaugh’s thought-provoking book “It’s NOT a Glass Ceiling…It’s a Sticky Floor” where she challenges women to free themselves from the hidden behaviors that are sabotaging their career success. To RSVP to this FREE event, visit: http://www.exnihilo-mgmt.com/firstcityceofeb2016

(SAVANNAH, GA) Mural for Isle of Hope School Nearing Completion – A large stoneware clay tile mural with crabs, turtles, shrimp, raccoons, herons, fiddlers, a woodpecker, an alligator, wood storks, frogs and more is nearly ready. The center spread was created by Joy Davis, Polly Cooper and Magen Pieglebeck, the school’s art teacher, and 70 students in the school have made the tiles flanking each end. The mural will be surrounded with tabby, and this project needs sharks teeth and fossils to be imbedded in the tabby. If anyone has teeth or fossils to donate, they will be appreciated. The donor will be recognized in a plaque next to the mural. This is a 4′ X 12′ mural to be installed near the office of the school. Please call Polly Cooper – 308-0063.

(BUSINESS INSIDER) The World’s 10 Most Valuable Brands
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-worlds-10-most-powerful-brands-2016-2

(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Kasim is a male golden retriever/black lab mix who was born on September 24 and is available for adoption. He is good with dogs and kids and is up to date on all shots. TO view Kasim and other dogs and cats available for adoption, visit: http://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2015-d-310-kasim/

(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

(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

(SAVANNAH, GA)  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

(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

(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.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Thursday, February 11, 8:30AM-3:30PM 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