Mayor's Small Business Conference this week

This year, the Mayor's Small Business Conference (MSBC) will be part of an expanded Savannah Small Business Week. On Monday, April 29, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Pre-Conference Small Business Forum and Job Fair.

On Tuesday, April 30, the MSBC will kick-off at 8am with a packed agenda of workshops and presentations, including the 11th Annual State of Small Business, during which Savannah area business leaders from various sectors share an overview of their industries and offer key insights into the future possibilities for Savannah’s local economy and its small business owners.
Carver State Bank is the MSBC title sponsor for the 2024 event.

Immediately following the sessions of MSBC, attendees can participate in an on-site “reverse trade show” to network and market their business services. On Wednesday, May 1, the City of Savannah Purchasing Department will host a Procurement Breakfast to share information with participants on how to do business with the City and gain insights into upcoming city projects.
A full schedule of events for Tuesday and Wednesday can be found below.

Mayor's Small Business Conference feat. 11th Annual State of Small Business Presentation
Tuesday, April 30
8am - 2:30pm
Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave.

Mayor's Small Business Conference Reverse Trade Show
Tuesday, April 30
2:30pm - 5pm
Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave.

City of Savannah Procurement Breakfast
Wednesday, May 1
8:30am - 11am
Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St.
City to Host Summerside Fitness Zone Ribbon Cutting
The City of Savannah will hold a ribbon cutting at Summerside Park celebrating the City’s first public fitness zone on Saturday. The new fitness zone has 11 outdoor exercise stations, including: chest press, lat pulldown, balance board, leg press, captain's chair, cardio walker, bench dip, horizontal chin up, push up low bar, recumbent cycle and an accessible hand cycle for residents to enjoy.

The fitness zone aligns with recommendations for a well-rounded workout featuring opportunities for users to train aerobic fitness, muscle fitness, core, balance and flexibility, and features accessible equipment to allow users of all abilities to exercise together.
The project also included new signage, walkways, benches, and water fountains. The nearly $103,000 investment in Aldermanic District 5 was made possible through the Rec-Reimagined, an initiative approved by City Council in 2021.

NEED TO KNOW
What: Summerside Park Fitness Zone Ribbon Cutting
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 11am
Where: Summerside Park, 4113 Clinch St.

Community meeting on proposed Windsor Forest Community Center
Alderman Kurtis Purtee will host a community meeting to discuss the proposed Windsor Forest Community Center on May 1 at the Golden Age Center.
Residents of the 6th Aldermanic District are invited to participate in the community meeting where Purtee will clarify the city’s direction on the proposed community center.

What: Community Meeting, Proposed Windsor Forest Community Center
When: Wednesday, May 1, 6:30pm
Where: Windsor Forest Golden Age Center, 308 Briarcliff Circle

City hosting neighborhood and community roundtable
The City of Savannah's Human Services will hold its first Coming Together for the Future of Our Community roundtable on Saturday, May 4 at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah. The roundtable offers residents the opportunity to gain tools to be better community leaders and share ideas on building better neighborhoods together.
A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30am. The roundtable will be facilitated by Lillian Grant Baptiste.

What: Coming Together for the Future of our Community roundtable
When: Saturday, May 4, 9am - noon
Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street