Events for September 2014
Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce
Sep 3    QuickBooks® Step by Step
This three hour course is designed to provide prospective and first time users with a basic introduction to QuickBooks 2014. This course will also provide useful information to help participants identify, establish and maintain an effective accounting system .
 
Topics to be covered include:
 
  • Setting up your new company data file
  • Customizing forms
  • Creating your master list including chart of accounts, names and item lists
  • Working with purchase orders, estimates, invoices and sales receipts.
  • Receiving payments and making deposits.
  • Entering and paying bills by check or credit card.
  • Reconciling bank and credit card statements
  • Reports and data file maintenance
 
Instructor: Robert Andoh
Certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor

Register here today!
 
Date: September 3, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://tinyurl.com/qfa3rn2
Location: Georgia Southern University Entrepreneur Zone 58 East Main Street Statesboro, GA 30458
Contact: Joy Johnson, 912.478.7232
EMail: joyjohnson@georgiasbdc.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Fees/Admission: $49.00
Sep 8 - Sep 25    Project Management - Basicis
This course provides an overview of the ten knowledge-based principles for managing successful projects: scope, integration, communication, time, cost, procurement, risk management, quality control, human resources, and project stakeholder management. The training includes practical exercises and an in-class group project. Participants receive a manual, electronic forms, and other resource materials. Source: Project Management Body of Knowledge, Project Management Institute PMI® best business practices.
Date: September 8, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/professionaldevelopment/projectmanagement/
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Georgia Southern Continuing Education www.georgiasouthern.edu/conted 912-478-5551 or 1-855-478-5551 (Toll Free)
EMail: proftrainingtech@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: Dates: Monday, 9/8/2014, Wednesday, 9/10/2014, Tuesday, 9/23/2014 and Thursday, 9/25/2014 Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Cost: $650 per person
Sep 8 - Sep 22    Advanced Creative Photography
Hone exposures using the Zone System and continue to work with Gestalt Principles and basic composition rules to develop personal vision. You'll spend time in the classroom and in the field. You'll need a DSLR camera (full manual mode), changeable lenses, a tripod and a USB drive.
Date: September 8, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/personaldevelopment/digitalphotography/
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Georgia Southern Continuing Education www.georgiasouthern.edu/conted 912-478-5551 or 1-855-478-5551 (toll free)
EMail: personaldevelopment@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: Date: Mondays, 9/8/2014 to 9/22/2014 and Saturdays, 9/13/2014 and 9/20/2014 (in the field) Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays and 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays
Fees/Admission: $120 per person
Sep 9    From Hiring to Termination - Effective Employee Management
Review every major HR step to ensure employees are processed legally and treated fairly within a firm. You will learn how to: follow pre-hire procedures, handle discipline issues, investigate employees? at-work accidents, deal with harassment claims and properly process discharging employees.
Date: September 9, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/professionaldevelopment/hiring/
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Georgia Southern Continuing Education www.georgiasouthern.edu/conted 912-478-5551 or 1-855-478-5551 (toll free)
EMail: ProfTrainingMgmt@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, 9/9/14 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $59 per person; $55 per person corporate rate for four or more from the same firm
Sep 9    Basic Floral Arranging
This workshop is offered by OTC but will be held at the Colonial House of Flowers! This class is a total of eight hours, being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 9th to the 18th! The total for the class is only $99! Christy Hulsey will be leading the class of basic floral design and teaching the basics of what she accomplishes everyday in the Colonial House! Call OTC today to sign up!
Date: September 9, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Colonial House of Flowers
100 Brampton Ave Suite 1I
Contact: (912) 681-5500 OTC / (912) 764-6097 Colonial House
Date/Time Details: September 9th, 11th, 16th, & 18th, 6pm - 8pm
Fees/Admission: $99 at OTC
Sep 10 - Oct 29    Leadership Skills for the Front-Line Manager - Statesboro
Through this 8-week course, faculty from the University's management, marketing and law fields provide hands-on training in core supervisory/managerial skills, devoting each 4-hour session to a single topic. Offered several times a year since 2000, this course also serves individuals who have been in a leadership role for a longer period but want additional knowledge and practical skills to improve their style or learn how to handle personnel issues.
Date: September 10, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/professionaldevelopment/leadershipskills/
Location: Nessmith-Lane Conference Center 847 Plant Drive Statesboro, GA 30458
Contact: Ga Southern Continuing Education www.georgiasouthern.edu/conted 912-478-5555 1-855-478-5551 (toll free)
EMail: ProfTrainingMgmt@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays, 9/10/12 to 10/29/14 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Registration Fee: $675 per person Late Registration Fee: $775 Corporate Registration Fee: $625 (4 or more from the same firm) Late Corporate Registration Fee: $725 Registration discounts end at noon, Wednesday, 8/13/2014 Registration closes at noon, Wednesday, 8/27/2014
Sep 11    Basic Floral Arranging
Sign up for Basic Floral Arranging today! Christy Hulsey will be teaching this 4 day, 8 hour class for OTC! The fee is only $99! It will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for two weeks beging September 9th and ending on September 18th! Call today to sign up to learn the basics of what goes on in the Colonial House of Flowers everyday!
Date: September 11, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Colonial House of Flowers
Contact: (912) 681-5500
Date/Time Details: September 9th, 11th, 16th, & 18th, 6pm - 8pm
Fees/Admission: $99 OTC
Sep 12 - Sep 13    Rural HIV Research and Training Conference
The Rural HIV Research and Training Conference is a two-day forum for exchanging the latest information and learning the newest tools to address the challenges of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in rural communities. All health care providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, public health workers, psychologists, counselors, social workers, family therapists, educators, people living with HIV/AIDS, advocates, community leaders, and policy-makers are encouraged to attend.
Date: September 12, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/conferences/ruralhiv/
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, Ga 31401
Contact: Ga. Southern Continuing Education 912-478-2854 Register toll-free 1-855-478-5551
EMail: RuralHIVResearch@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: September 12 - 13, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $145 on or before August 22, 2014. Fees will increase to $160 after August 22, 2014.
Sep 13    Defining Destiny Concert starring Sandra Reaves-Phillips Sept. 13 at SHS

“Defining Destiny,” a drama concert embracing the 140 year history of Willow Hill School, will be performed on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 7:30 PM at Statesboro High School located at 10 Lester Road, Statesboro, Georgia. This event will benefit students of LEAP – LEADERSHIP EDUCATION ARTS PROGRAM, at the historic Willow Hill School in Portal, Georgia.

 

This drama and musical concert directed by Georgia Theater Hall of Fame inductee Mical Whitaker, will star Sandra Reaves-Phillips, an international actress-singer. Reaves-Phillips has starred on Broadway and theaters in RAISIN, ROLLIN'ON THE TOBA, LOW DOWN DIRTY BLUES, and LATE GREAT LADIES OF BLUES, JAZZ and GOSPEL; featured in films, LEAN ON ME and ROUND MIDNIGHT; and participated in CHRISTMAS AT THE VATICAN '99. This event also features Amir Jamal Toure; the Bethea Sisters; Alton West and local musicians; Banks Creek Primitive Baptist Church's Choir; Statesboro High School Choral and Theater students under the direction of Lisa Muldrew and Eddie Frazier; Corliss Reese, Director of the Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology; and descendants of the original founders of Willow Hill School, Dr. Nkenge Jackson and Dr. Alvin Jackson.

Date: September 13, 2014
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.willowhillheritage.org
Location: Statesboro High School
Contact: Contact: Gayle Jackson Bus. Phone: (912) 865-7154 Mobile: (419) 307-3871 Email: gaylelatricia@aol.com or museum@willowhillheritage.org Web: www.willowhillheritage.org
EMail: museum@willowhillheritage.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for students and $10 for groups of ten or more. To purchase tickets please call (912) 865-7154 or purchase on-line at www.willowhillheritage.org . Tickets will be available at the door.
Sep 15 - Dec 1    2014 SHRM Learning System for PHR and SPHR -- Certificate in Professional Human
This intensive course is designed primarily for individuals seeking the most sought-after HR certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS: 8/18/14 REGISTRATION CLOSES: 8/29/14 NOTE: MANDATORY ORIENTATION Wednesday 9/10/14 6 to 8 p.m. Coastal Georgia Center, Savanah, GA
Date: September 15, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/professionaldevelopment/hrcertificate/registration/
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Ga Southern Continuing Education www.georgiasouthern.edu/conted 912-478-5555 1-855-478-5551
EMail: ProfTrainingMgmt@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, 9/10/14 6 to 8 p.m. 12 Class sessions - Mondays 9/15/14 to 12/1/14 6 to 9 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $965 SHRM member / $1040 non-SHRM member Late rate: $1140 after 5 p.m., 8/18/2014 Registration closes at noon, 8/29/2014
Sep 16    Basic Floral Arranging
Sign up for Basic Floral Arranging today! Christy Hulsey will be teaching this 4 day, 8 hour class for OTC! The fee is only $99! It will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for two weeks beginning September 9th and ending on September 18th! Call today to sign up to learn the basics of what goes on in the Colonial House of Flowers everyday!
Date: September 16, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Colonial House of Flowers
100 Brampton Ave Suite 1I
Contact: (912) 681-5500
Date/Time Details: September 9th, 11th, 16th, & 18th, 6pm - 8pm
Fees/Admission: $99 to OTC
Sep 16 - Sep 18    Microsoft Office - Word 1 Course
Achieve proficiency and confidence in basic Word functionality including: working with documents, text and page formatting, clip art, themes/styles, tables, templates, mail merge and bulleted and numbered lists. You'll also acquire sound knowledge of the Office Ribbon.
Date: September 16, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/personaldevelopment/microsoft/
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Georgia Southern Continuing Education www.georgiasouthern.edu/conted 912-478-5551 or 1-855-478-5551 (toll free)
EMail: proftrainingtech@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: Date: Tuesday, 9/16/2014 and Thursday, 9/18/2014 Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $95 per person
Sep 18    Basic Floral Arranging
Sign up for Basic Floral Arranging today! Christy Hulsey will be teaching this 4 day, 8 hour class for OTC! The fee is only $99! It will be held on Tuesdays and Thurdays for two weeks beginning September 9th and ending on September 18th! Call today to sign up to learn the basics of what goes on in the Colonial House of Flowers everyday!
Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Colonial House of Flowers
100 Brampton Ave Suite 1I
Contact: (912) 681-5500 OTC / (912) 764-6097 Colonial House
Date/Time Details: September 9th, 11th, 16th, & 18th, 6pm - 8pm
Fees/Admission: $99 to OTC
Sep 19    2014 Past Chair's Annual Golf Tournament
Join us on Friday, September 19th, at the annual Past Chair's Golf Tournament! This is one of two annual events that raises funds to benefit the Chamber of Commerce. By sponsoring a team, you and three other players will be served lunch, receive goody bags, and play on Forest Heights Country Club's amazing golf tournament. Sponsoring a tent, flag, or hole, highlights your organization among other well-respected members of the community. Call the Chamber today to find out more or to register! 
Date: September 19, 2014
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/666055983449378/
Location:

Forest Heights Country Club 
3772 Country Club Rd, Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-9817

Contact: Piper Densmore, Communications and Programs Manager
EMail: piper.densmore@statesboro-chamber.org
Date/Time Details: Morning and afternoon tee times available. 
Fees/Admission: $500 Team Sponsorship 
$300 Tent Sponsorship
$200 Tent Sponsorship
$100 Hole Sponsorship
 
Sep 24 - Nov 12    Leadership Skills for the Front-Line Manager - Savannah
Through this 8-week course, faculty from the University's management, marketing and law fields provide hands-on training in core supervisory/managerial skills, devoting each 4-hour session to a single topic. Offered several times a year since 2000, this course also serves individuals who have been in a leadership role for a longer period but want additional knowledge and practical skills to improve their style or learn how to handle personnel issues.
Date: September 24, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/professionaldevelopment/leadershipskills/
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Ga Southern Continuing Education www.georgiasouthern.edu/conted 912-478-5555 1-855-478-5551 (toll free)
EMail: ProfTrainingMgmt@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays 9/24/2014 to 11/12/2014 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $675 per person Late Registration Fee: $775 Corporate Registration Fee: $625 (4 or more from the same firm) Late Corporate Registration Fee: $725 Registration discounts end at noon, Wednesday, 8/27/2014 Registration closes at noon, Wednesday, 9/10/2014
Sep 29 - Nov 3    Critical Reading Prep for the SAT - Prepare for the November 8th Exam
This course focuses on strategies in active reading that pertain specifically to the SAT. While improving their vocabulary, students will learn to identify key words, recognize main ideas/themes, draw conclusions and make inferences. By improving these skills, students will enhance their ability to read critically for increased comprehension and be able to approach the SAT with confidence and the necessary tools for optimal results.
Date: September 29, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/personaldevelopment/satprep/
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Georgia Southern Continuing Education www.georgiasouthern.edu/conted 912-478-5551 or 1-855-478-5551 (toll free)
EMail: personaldevelopment@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: Dates: Mondays, 9/29/2014 through 11/3/2014 Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Cost: $160 per person; $135 for groups of 3 or more Students will need to purchase The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd edition. Approximate cost $13
Sep 30    Effective Communication in the Workplace: Empowering HR and your Organization
Designed for business leaders and HR practitioners and approved for HRCI credit, this 2-hour workshop will examine effective communication that occurs in personal interaction, online, in print, and in public speaking/presentations. Success or failure in a professional setting, particularly one as interactive as human resources, often hinges on an understanding and application of effective communication techniques. These skills grow with discipline and practice.
Date: September 30, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/professionaldevelopment/pts/
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, GA
Contact: Ga Southern Continuing Education 912-478-5555 Call toll free: 1-855-478-5551 www.georgiasouthern.edu/conted
EMail: profTrainingMgmt@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $75 per person; $65 corporate rate per person when 4 or more from same firm register together
Sep 30 - Nov 4    Math Prep for the SAT - Prepare for the Nov. 8th Exam
This course gives students the necessary practice, thinking strategies and skills development needed for maximizing scores on the math portion of the SAT. They will review the use of various formulas essential to solving problems and receive information on effective strategies for increasing the likelihood of answering problems correctly. They will take practice tests in class and will also learn exercises for relieving test anxiety.
Date: September 30, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/personaldevelopment/satprep/
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Georgia Southern Continuing Education www.georgiasouthern.edu/conted 912-478-5551 or 1-855-478-5551 (toll free)
EMail: personaldevelopment@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: Dates: Tuesdays, 9/30/2014 through 11/4/2014 Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Cost: $160 per person; $135 for groups of 3 or more (must register on the same day) Students will need to purchase The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd edition. Approximate cost $13
Sep 30 - Oct 2    Microsoft Office - Excel 1 Course
Looking for proficiency and confidence in basic Excel functionality? Our Microsoft Excel 1 course covers the basic Excel environment, creating workbooks, navigating the Excel working screen, formatting and navigating worksheets, entering data, entering labels and creating and working with charts.
Date: September 30, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/personaldevelopment/microsoft/
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Georgia Southern Continuing Education www.georgiasouthern.edu/conted 912-478-5551 or 1-855-478-5551 (toll free)
EMail: proftrainingtech@georgiasouthern.edu
Date/Time Details: Date: Tuesday, 9/30/2014 and Thursday, 10/2/2014 Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $95 per person