NEWS

Registration is now open for the ninth annual Mayor’s Small Business Conference. The conference will be held Wednesday, Sept.30 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center. Seating is limited, and pre-registration is required by no later than noon Sept. 25. To pre-register, click here or contact the economic development department at 912.651.3653. The conference is free and includes a continental breakfast, workshops and a networking lunch.
The purpose of the conference is to promote small business development and growth through networking and sharing information. Workshops will be provided by representatives from the U. S. Small Business Administration and the local business community. This year’s keynote speaker will be Robert “Bob” James, president and chief executive officer of Carver State Bank.