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JEB BUSH FORGOT TO RENEW HIS DOMAIN
(SPEROS) Jeb Bush recently made headlines for allegedly forgetting to renew his domain name. It was discovered that JebBush.com was pointing to Donald Trump’s official campaign website. Lauren Dingus, the web and graphics designer at Speros, has written an article to explain the problems associated with losing a domain name and to present tips on protecting your domain name. For more information, visit http://speros.com/how-to-keep-your-online-business-identity-in-check/
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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.
FIRST JOB
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ST PATRICK’S DAY
(SAVANNAH, GA) In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society will be participating in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17 beginning at 10:15 a.m. Come join and celebrate the holiday! For more information, visit http://www.ldssga.org
AIRPLANE EVENT IN MIDWAY
(SAVANNAH, GA) The 7th Annual Wings and Wheels presented by Grass Strip Foundation and The Coastal Empire Miata Club will be held on March 26, 2016 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Berg Park Aerodrome, 580 Old Gress Island Road, Midway, Georgia. The event will include airplanes, show cars, arts and crafts, and food. For more information, contact Steve Berg: stevebee@coastalnow.net or (912) 884-8666.
KILLER IDEAS
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OVER 300 ATTENED LAST YEAR
(SAVANNAH, GA) RSVP for May 4, 2016 THE STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS in Chatham, CO. Event is FREE but you must RSVP: RSVP FOR EVENT
ART
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Mall will showcase students’ works of art during the month of March, in recognition of National Youth Art Month (YAM). Projects created by students from 53 area schools will be displayed in the Dillard’s Court from Saturday, March 5 to Sunday, March 27. For more information visit, http://www.wtoc.com/story/31366896/student-exhibit-to-be-displayed-at-savannah-mall-to-celebrate-youth-arts-month
LIFE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), Inc. will be hosting a “Lead Your Best Life” workshop on Wednesday, March 9th, from 1-3pm, at their office located at 5105 Paulsen Street, Suite 143-B. Attend this one day class to learn how to be catalyst for change! For more information, contact Kelsey Ustrud at 912.920.2414, kustrud@lifecil.com, or visit www.lifecil.com
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.orgSCORE
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BUSINESS CREDIT
(SCORE) Attend SCORE’s free webinar, “Understanding Business Credit.” on Thursday, March 10 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. With capital being such an important aspect in running a small business, business owners need to understand their personal credit score as well as their business credit profile. For more information, visit http://ow.ly/YWRLz
LECTURE
(SAVANNAH, GA) The next Evening at Skidaway lecture will feature Skidaway Institute researcher Aron Stubbins on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:15 p.m. with a reception before hand at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be held in the McGowan Library at the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. While climatologists are carefully watching carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, Stubbins is one of a group of scientists that is exploring how ancient carbon, locked away in frozen Arctic permafrost soils, is being transformed into carbon dioxide and released into the atmosphere. For more information, visit www.skio.uga.edu/people/stubbins/
YOGA
(SAVANNAH, GA) Join Savannah Yoga Center on Sunday, March 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to help them celebrate their 13th Anniversary. The event will include a MashUp Yoga Class, Kombucha Happy Hour, and Live Music and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity Savannah. Kick off the celebration the night before, Saturday March 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a free movie and potluck dinner. Tickets for the full event are $25 beforehand, $35 at the door and reduced for those only participating in the happy hour and live music. www.savannahyoga.com/workshops
NATIONAL HEALTH CONFERENCE IN SAVANNAH
(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
WORD HACKS
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4 NON PROFITS ANNOUNCED FOR GRANT
(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmarket and Healthy Savannah announce the four nonprofit organizations that will receive the $1000 grants during the 2016 Encourage Health Series will be the Coastal Georgia Council of Boy Scouts of America, Savannah AMBUCS, Savannah Tree Foundation and Urban Hope, Inc. For more information on Enmarket, visit: www.enmarkenjoy.com
FRIENDS OF MUSIC
(SAVANNAH,GA) The Savannah Friends of Music are once again offering Summer Music Scholarships to outstanding students who wish to attend summer music camps. Application forms can be obtained by visiting www.savannahfriendsofmusic.com, under the Grants tab. The application deadline is April 20, 2016. For more information please email info@savannahfriendsofmusic.com
HARVARD BIZ REVIEW
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NOTRE DAME CLUB
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Notre Dame Club of Savannah proudly presents in concert The University of Notre Dame Glee Club. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 8 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1707 Bull St. Performance will commence promptly at 7:30 p.m. For more information: www.ndgleeclub.com
POTLUCK
(SAVANNAH, GA) Free Potluck and Movie Night at Savannah Yoga Center March 12 at 5:30 for a community screening of the movie, Forks Over Knives and make sure to bring your favorite vegetarian/vegan dish to share with everyone. Free and open to the public. For more information visit, http://savannahyoga.com/workshops
ANIMAL CONTROL
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah-Chatham County Animal Control is seeking volunteers to help with the animal shelter on Sallie Mood Drive throughout the year. No prior animal experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, children who are 16 or older can volunteer with a parent present. To sign up for volunteer orientation email jarmstrong@savannahga.gov. For more information, visit http://animalcontrol.chathamcounty.org
MEET CALLIE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Pet Rescue introduces Callie, a two year old, female Labrador retriever mix looking for a home. Callie is great with children and looking for a forever home. For more information on Callie and other dogs and cats available for adoption, visit: http://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2016-d-089-callie/
MOVEMENT IN THE PARK
(SAVANNAH, GA) The third annual “Movement in the Park” Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Sunday, May 15 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. in Forsyth Park. Sponsored by Dawn Baker and Fleet Feet Savannah, the event will have a Dawning of a Miracle Mile walk/run, Zumba, yoga, vendors, and refreshments. Proceeds from this event will benefit Dawn Baker’s scholarship, “The Dawning of a Miracle Scholarship” which is a $1,000 grant awarded to a college-bound graduating female with a chronic/life-threatening illness or a senior who has succeeded in spite of adversity. http://www.dawnbakeronline.com/index.php?id=30
SPEECH ON REPUTATION MANAGEMENT
(SAVANNAH, GA) Marjorie Young will present the workshop, “Strategies to Boost Your Professional Reputation,” during the 2016 GAWDA (Gases and Welding Distributors Association) Spring Management Conference on Monday, April 4 in Savannah at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. For event information, https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfGasesWelding/?fref=nf
NEED VOLUNTEERS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah-Chatham County Animal Control is seeking volunteers to help with the animal shelter on Sallie Mood Drive throughout the year. No prior animal experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, children who are 16 or older can volunteer with a parent present. To sign up for volunteer orientation email jarmstrong@savannahga.gov. For more information, visit http://animalcontrol.chathamcounty.org
YOUNG SPEAKER AT REGIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Marjorie Young, CEO and president of Carriage Trade PR, Inc. was a featured speaker at Savannah State University’s 65th Annual Southern Regional Press Institute, held February 18 on the University campus. Young outlined ten key points that public relations professionals need to know in positioning their clients to become subject matter experts. www.carriagetradepr.com
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