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Jan 9. 2012 - The Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council (TLC) and Savannah Technical College will host their joint 2012 Hospitality Job Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Savannah Technical College’s Eckburg Auditorium.

A number of local employers seeking to fill hundreds of jobs from entry level to management positions will be in attendance.  The job fair will run from 10am-3pm at Savannah Tech, located at 5717 White Bluff Road in Savannah.  

The job fair is free and open to the public.  Anyone seeking jobs in the tourism and hospitality industry is encouraged to attend.   Job seekers should bring a resume and be prepared to meet and network with employers.  For more information, call the TLC at 912.232.1223.

Employers who wish to participate in the job fair should contact the TLC office at 912.232.1223 to register.  Space is limited and subject to availability.  TLC members can participate free of charge.  There is a $125 registration fee for non TLC members. 

To date, positions available include:

Account Management/Sales, Banquet Manger, Bartender, Breakfast Servers, Concierge, Controller, Cook, Customer Service, Director of HR, Dishwasher, Engineers, Executive Housekeeper, F&B Server, Front Desk Agent, Front Desk Manager in Training, Front Office Manager, General Manager, General Runner, Host/Hostess, Housekeeping, Housekeeping Supervisor, Night Auditor, Production Manager, Property Inspector, Recruiter, Restaurant Supervisor, Room Attendant, Sales Representative, Server Assistant, Servers, Stewarding, Tour Conductor, Valet Parking, Welders and more!

Participating businesses so far include:

Comfort Suites Historic District ♦ Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Savannah ♦ JCB ♦ KeytoSavannah.com ♦ Live Oak Restaurants ♦ Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah ♦ Paul Kennedy Catering ♦ SavannahJobs.com ♦Savannah Marriott Riverfront ♦ SpringHill Suites Savannah Historic District ♦ The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa ♦ Tybee Vacation Rentals and more!

And, the TLC’s monthly luncheon for January will be Thursday, January 19 at Hilton Savannah DeSoto, 15 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401.  Registration and Networking begins at 11:30 a.m.  The program begins at 11:50 a.m.  The speaker will be Savannah Mayor Edna B. Jackson. 

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Jan 9, 2012 – The Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute’s  ATDC program in Savannah, along with the Creative Coast's Entrepreneur for Food Series, will host a presentation by J. Mason Heidt from Financial Design Associates, who will speak about "BusinessKillers - The Six Main Mistakes that Can Kill Your Business.”

The meeting will take place January 19 at the campus of Georgia Tech Savannah. It will be an informative, one of a kind educational workshop, according to Orjan Isacson, P.E, Coastal Regional Manager for Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute.

Heidt’s program will focus on the six main mistakes that business owners can make that could hurt or end their business and personal finances. Each of the six modules dramatizes a critical mistake in protecting and planning a business and the impact it can have on an owner’s future.

For more information and to register before 1/17/2012 (if you have not done it yet), go to http://fftjan19.eventbrite.com.

Isacson and Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) & ATDC can be reached at 912-963-2519.

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Dec 12, 2011 – The Small Business Chamber’s Holiday Breakfast is this week, on Tuesday, Dec 12 at The Mulberry Inn!  One of the region’s best networking groups for smaller businesses is open to both members and non-members.

The price of the full breakfast buffet is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.  Attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped toy as the group will once again support Savannah’s local ‘Toys for Tots’ program. 

Free parking will be available in the hotel garage.  Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door.  

The SBC’s Southside Toastmasters Meets Every Tuesday at noon at the Savannah Mall training room across from Hill of Beans coffee shop.  Toastmasters helps business people polish their speaking skills. For more info call 844-9139. Meetings are free for visitors, and no advance RSVP is necessary.

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Dec 5, 2011 - Applications are now being accepted to nominate a Bryan County company as ‘Business of the Year’ by the Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce. Applications are due to the RHBC Chamber office no later than Friday, December 23, 2011.  Applications are available online at www.rhbcchamber.org.

The presentation of the award will take place during the RHBC Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Banquet on Thursday, January 12, 2012.   The banquet will be held at the Richmond Hill City Center.

Tickets are currently on sale for the banquet for $ 25.00 for members and $ 35.00 for future members.  Attendees need to RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than Thurs January 5.  Payment in advance is requested.

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Dec 5, 2011 - The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Business EXPO January 17 and 18 at the Westin Resort Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa.

The EXPO will open with an ‘After Hours’ from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30pm. Cost is $10. This year’s  After Hours event is sponsored by Hargray & Palmetto Electric.

The EXPO opens to the public at noon on Jan. 18, with a second EXPO ‘After Hours’ from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30pm. Cost is $10.

The HHI Business EXPO is the leading event of its kind in the region. Last year, more than 2,000 attendees visited over 120 vendors. “There is really no better way to get to know your customers and your competitors than through Business EXPO,” according to  Bill Miles, chamber president and CEO.

Booths are still available for sale.  Rates run from $540 and up for members, and $ 885 for non-member exhibitors.  Contact the Chamber at www.hiltonheadisland.org/chamber-of-commerce.

Presenting sponsor of the EXPO this year will be Hilton Head Regional Healthcare hospital system.

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Dec 5 – Savannah Area CALENAR OF EVENTS

Dec 6 – Savannah Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council SMART Lunch Series, SPEED Networking. Held monthly, the Chamber’s Lunch Series for December will focus on networking.

Dec 7 - Savannah Airport Commission – The Savannah Airport Commission will hold its Dec. 2011 meeting at 9 a.m. in the Commission Conference Room on the 3rd floor of the main Airport Terminal. The agenda for the meeting has not yet been released.

Dec 8 - Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Business After Hours.  From 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at The Old Oyster Factory, 101 Marshland Rd  Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

Dec. 13 - 205th Savannah Chamber Annual Meeting – Members and future members are invited to attend the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, a premier networking event where the Chamber leadership reflects on the Chamber’s 2011 accomplishments, reviews the 2012 Program of Work for the year ahead, and swears in new executive officers.

Dec 16 – ‘Biggest Little Christmas Party’, at Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum – The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum is now selling tables for its Biggest Little Christmas Party, Fri. Dec. 16. This popular event is the area’s only “ready made” holiday party, perfect for small businesses and departments. It’s an effortless, economical and fun solution for any company, co-sponsored by the Pooler Chamber of Commerce. Tables of 10 are $350 plus tax. For more information or to reserve a table, contact the museum’s events department at (912) 748-8888, ext. 124 or ext. 160.

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Nov 28, 2011 – It’s not too late to grab an ‘Early Bird’ discount rate for the Pooler Chamber of Commerce’s monthly networking luncheon and Annual Meeting next Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011.

The deadline for reduced rates is Wednesday, Nov. 30.

The luncheon will be held at  11:30AM at the Savannah Quarters Country Club, 8 Palladian Way in Pooler. Register and pre-pay by November 30 and the cost is $15 for Pooler Chamber members and $18 for non-members. After November 30 cost is $18 for Pooler Chamber members and $21 for non-members.

The meeting will include highlights of 2011 year to date, recognition of Pooler’s 2011 Police Officer of the Year and Rookie Firefighter of the Year, and nominating committee report for election of both officers and board members.

For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (912)748-0110.

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Nov 28 – Savannah Area Business CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Nov 30 – Savannah Chamber of Commerce Annual Eggs & Issues Event - The Savannah Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Council will host the annual ‘Eggs and Issues Legislative Breakfast’ on Wed., Nov. 30. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah Riverfront from 8 – 9:30 a.m. Featured guests will be the Chatham County Legislative Delegation. Contact the Chamber of tickets, for check out their website at www.savannahchamber.com.

Dec. 1 – Savannah Chamber of Commerce ‘Savannah River Oyster Roast Business Connection - Members and future members of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend the Chamber’s first Oyster Roast to be held on the beautiful Westin River Lawn Enjoy a great view, delicious fare, beverages and the company of fellow business professionals are sure to make this a memorable evening. Contact the Chamber of tickets, for check out their website at www.savannahchamber.com.

Dec 6 – Savannah Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council SMART Lunch Series, SPEED Networking. Held monthly, the Chamber’s Lunch Series for December will focus on networking.

Dec 7 - Savannah Airport Commission – The Savannah Airport Commission will hold its Dec. 2011 meeting at 9 a.m. in the Commission Conference Room on the 3rd floor of the main Airport Terminal. The agenda for the meeting has not yet been released.

Dec. 13 - 205th Savannah Chamber Annual Meeting – Members and future members are invited to attend the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, a premier networking event where the Chamber leadership reflects on the Chamber’s 2011 accomplishments, reviews the 2012 Program of Work for the year ahead, and swears in new executive officers.

Dec 16 – Biggest Little Christmas Part, at Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum – The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum is now selling tables for its Biggest Little Christmas Party, Fri. Dec. 16. This popular event is the area’s only “ready made” holiday party, perfect for small businesses and departments. It’s an effortless, economical and fun solution for any company, co-sponsored by the Pooler Chamber of Commerce. Tables of 10 are $350 plus tax. For more information or to reserve a table, contact the museum’s events department at (912) 748-8888, ext. 124 or ext. 160.