Applications are Being Accepted for 2010 SMART Lunch Series
Deadline is Thursday, December 31
The Chamber Programs Task Force is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Small Business Council SMART Lunch Series. Unless arrangements have been made with the Vice President of Member Services, only Chamber members in good standing may submit an application. Each month, the Chamber’s Small Business Council meets the first Tuesday (with the exception of June and September 2010) at Noon where approximately 80-100 business owners attend the luncheon. The speaker presents tips and advice that the small business owner can use in running their operation. For guidelines for the SMART Lunch Series Lecture, please click here, and for the application, please click here. Please complete the SMART Lunch Application form and submit via mail, fax or e-mail to:
Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
101 E. Bay Street Savannah, GA 31401
Attn: Brianne M. Yontz
912.644.6498 (fax)
byontz@savannahchamber.com
The deadline for applications is Thursday, December 31. If selected to be a SMART Lunch presenter, you will be notified in writing by January 15, 2010. If you have any questions, please call Brianne Yontz at 912.644.6407.
Attention Graduates of Leadership Savannah
If you are a graduate of Leadership Savannah, you are invited to become part of the 2009-2010 Leadership Savannah Graduate Program. The Leadership Savannah Graduate Program has always been an excellent way to maintain contact with your fellow graduates. We do hope you will join the Graduate Program for the 2009-2010 year at a cost of $75. Click here to download the Graduate Leadership Savannah form.
Savannah is not only a top tourist destination but also an ideal city for business or family. Our diverse economy forms a strong business and employment base ranging from manufacturing to distribution, from tourism to military, from healthcare to port operations and retail sectors.
Savannah is home to Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart military bases. Combined, the two bases employ more than 42,000 people and generate an annual direct federal expenditure of $1.4 billion dollars. We support our military through various councils.
As Savannah flourishes with an assorted economy, our need for a trained workforce rises. We at the Chamber are dedicated to providing Savannah with a workforce that is educated and trained. Our workforce development staff works diligently with the Savannah-Chatham School Board Council to make sure citizens have opportunities to develop necessary skills.
The Chamber also provides assistance with governmental affairs by lobbying on the local, state and federal levels. The business community needs the unified voice the Chamber provides. The Savannah-Chatham county area has a place at the table, and if we don't speak up other regions will split our piece of the pie.
Currently, 2,000+ diverse member businesses are involved in the Chamber. Our member services staff is dedicated to bringing together the businesses of Savannah to enhance Savannah's economy. Member services provide a variety of ways to get and stay involved in the community.
