BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Buy Local - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Buy Local X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://buylocalsavannah.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Buy Local REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T171411 CREATED:20250902T225812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T225812Z UID:4814-1758798000-1758805200@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local September Lunch DESCRIPTION:🌪️ September Buy Local Lunch: Hurricane Preparedness with CEMA 🌪️\nSavannah knows storms — but being prepared makes all the difference. Join us on Thursday\, September 25th from 11AM–1PM at Cohen’s Retreat for an eye-opening Buy Local Lunch featuring Chelsea Sawyer\, Emergency Preparedness Manager at Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA). \nChelsea will share the 2025 hurricane season outlook\, walk us through local risks\, and give practical steps you can take to protect your family\, business\, and community. Whether you’ve weathered many storms or this is your first season in Savannah\, you’ll leave feeling more confident and prepared. \nOf course\, it wouldn’t be a Buy Local Lunch without:🍴 Delicious food🤝 Great networking💡 Insights you’ll actually use \n🎟 Seats are limited — reserve yours today and let’s get storm-ready together! \nMember Tickets: https://buylocalsavannah.com/member-event-tickets/ \nNon Member Tickets \n  \n\n\n \n \n 2026 Lunch Registration (Nonmembers)\n Lunch purchase in 2026 for non-member attendees. \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Are you a first-time guest of Buy Local?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Business Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Lunch Ticket Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n \n Credit Card(Required)Card Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://buylocalsavannah.com/buy-local-event/buy-local-september-lunch/ LOCATION:Cohen’s Retreat\, 5715 Skidaway Rd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31406 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Lunch,Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buylocalsavannah.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/september-lunch-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T171411 CREATED:20251001T235638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T235638Z UID:4915-1761217200-1761224400@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local October Lunch DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a special Buy Local lunch on Thursday\, October 23rd from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Cohen’s Retreat. \nWe’re thrilled to welcome Patrick Welsh of the Paranormal Society of Savannah as our guest speaker. Patrick will share Spooktacular Tales of Ghosts\, Haunted Happenings\, and the Beyond — including stories of Cohen’s Retreat itself! \nTo add to the fun\, we’ll also host our Annual Halloween Costume Contest\, with winners scoring two tickets to the Buy Local Awards Banquet. \nDon’t miss this chance to network with fellow local business leaders\, enjoy a delicious lunch\, and get into the Halloween spirit. \n📍 Cohen’s Retreat📅 Thursday\, October 23rd⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \n👉 Get your tickets here! \nMember Tickets: https://buylocalsavannah.com/member-event-tickets/ \nNon Member Tickets \n  \n\n \n \n 2026 Lunch Registration (Nonmembers)\n Lunch purchase in 2026 for non-member attendees. \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Are you a first-time guest of Buy Local?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Business Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Lunch Ticket Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n \n Credit Card(Required)Card Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://buylocalsavannah.com/buy-local-event/buy-local-october-lunch/ LOCATION:Cohen’s Retreat\, 5715 Skidaway Rd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31406 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Lunch,Member Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buylocalsavannah.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/october-2025-lunch-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T171411 CREATED:20251105T012742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T023947Z UID:5010-1764846000-1764853200@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local Holiday Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join Buy Local Savannah as we wrap up the year with our annual Holiday Lunch & Awards Celebration at the beautiful Savannah Golf Club. \nEnjoy a festive plated lunch\, a champagne toast\, and the joy of celebrating another successful year of supporting Savannah’s local business community. 🥂 \nWe’ll also be recognizing our 2025 Award Winners:Advocate of the YearBusiness of the Year \nIn the spirit of the season\, attendees are encouraged to bring a toy to benefit Blessings in a Book Bag\, founded by Buy Local member Mahogany Bowers. Your gift will help brighten the holidays for local children and families. \nReminder: Voting for Advocate of the Year and Business of the Year closes November 4th. \nCelebrate the holidays with great food\, great company\, and the spirit of giving back. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you! \n                                                                                                       Ticket sales close on November 26th. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nNon Member Tickets \n  \n\n \n \n 2026 Lunch Registration (Nonmembers)\n Lunch purchase in 2026 for non-member attendees. \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Are you a first-time guest of Buy Local?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Business Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Lunch Ticket Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n \n Credit Card(Required)Card Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://buylocalsavannah.com/buy-local-event/buy-local-holiday-lunch/ LOCATION:The Savannah Golf Club\, 1661 E. President St\, Savannah\, GA\, 31404\, United States CATEGORIES:Lunch,Member Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buylocalsavannah.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/holiday-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T171411 CREATED:20260108T133203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T133459Z UID:5183-1769079600-1769086800@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local January Lunch DESCRIPTION:Kickstart Your 2026: Buy Local Savannah’s January Luncheon\nThe calendar has reset\, and on January 1st\, everyone’s sales started back at zero. What is your plan to get 2026 off the ground? \nJoin Buy Local Savannah for our first luncheon of the year\, designed specifically to help you build momentum and crush your annual goals. This isn’t just a networking event—it’s a high-speed “advertising toolkit” for your business. \nOur speaker\, Cecilia Russo Turner\, was born and raised in Savannah and understands the local trends and happenings to help businesses and organizations build their brand in the community and online. \nWhy You Can’t Miss This:\n\nAdvertising “Speed Dating”: Hear directly from Savannah’s top media groups. Each group has just five minutes to pitch their programs specifically to our members.\nThe Shared Media Purchase Program: Discover how we’re leveraging the power of the group to make big-time advertising affordable for local businesses.\nExclusive Member Campaign: We are officially launching a special marketing campaign available only to Buy Local members.\nCollaborative Growth: Learn how to maximize your reach without breaking your budget.\n\nDon’t let the new year catch you standing still. Come hear the pitches\, compare your options\, and secure your spot in our shared marketing initiatives. \nLet’s kick off 2026 sales together! \n  \nNon Member Tickets \n\n \n \n 2026 Lunch Registration (Nonmembers)\n Lunch purchase in 2026 for non-member attendees. \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Are you a first-time guest of Buy Local?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Business Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Lunch Ticket Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n \n Credit Card(Required)Card Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://buylocalsavannah.com/buy-local-event/buy-local-january-lunch/ LOCATION:Cohen’s Retreat\, 5715 Skidaway Rd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31406 CATEGORIES:Lunch,Member Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buylocalsavannah.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Buy-Local-Lunch-Promo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T171411 CREATED:20260204T182826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T182826Z UID:5636-1772103600-1772110800@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local February Lunch DESCRIPTION:Matt Campbell from Georgia Matters: Speaker for Buy Local Savannah’s February Lunch\nJoin us for an essential deep dive into the legislative forces shaping our local economy. We are thrilled to welcome Matt Campbell from Georgia Matters to speak at our February luncheon for a “behind the scenes” look at Georgia Legislature.  \nKey Takeaways: \n\nReal Intel: Attendees will leave with real\, usable information AND gain a better understanding of the legislative process\, as well as learn about the tools available to you!\nLocal Focus: You’ll hear about the top legal issues that directly impact Savannah area businesses.\nAdvocacy in Action: Learn how a lobbying firm like Georgia Matters serves local businesses and the community.\n\nDon’t stay in the dark about the laws affecting your future! Come hear about the top issues affecting Savannah Area Small Businesses to stay informed.  \nBuy tickets now for Buy Local’s February luncheon on February 26th at the Pirates’ House! You won’t want to miss it! \n  \nNon Member Tickets \n\n \n \n 2026 Lunch Registration (Nonmembers)\n Lunch purchase in 2026 for non-member attendees. \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Are you a first-time guest of Buy Local?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Business Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Lunch Ticket Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n \n Credit Card(Required)Card Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://buylocalsavannah.com/buy-local-event/buy-local-february-lunch/ LOCATION:The Pirates’ House\, 20 E Broad St\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401 CATEGORIES:Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buylocalsavannah.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Buy-Local-Lunch-Graphic-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T171411 CREATED:20260303T201513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201629Z UID:5794-1773313200-1773320400@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local Bryan March Lunch DESCRIPTION: URL:https://buylocalsavannah.com/buy-local-event/buy-local-bryan-march-lunch/ LOCATION:Bubba’s Bistro\, 3881 US 17\, Richmond Hill\, GA\, 31324\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buylocalsavannah.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-03-at-3.14.38-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T171411 CREATED:20260303T201033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T201734Z UID:5792-1774522800-1774530000@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local Savannah March Luncheon DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Non Member Tickets \n\n \n \n 2026 Lunch Registration (Nonmembers)\n Lunch purchase in 2026 for non-member attendees. \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Are you a first-time guest of Buy Local?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Business Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Lunch Ticket Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n \n Credit Card(Required)Card Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://buylocalsavannah.com/buy-local-event/march-luncheon-2026/ LOCATION:Savannah Riverboat Cruises\, 9 E River St\, Savannah\, 31401\, United States CATEGORIES:Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buylocalsavannah.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buy-Local-Lunch-Graphic-Panel-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T171411 CREATED:20260403T144437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T144437Z UID:5943-1775732400-1775739600@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local Bryan April Lunch DESCRIPTION:Effects of Growth…Big & Small! \n\nRyan Purvis\, CEO of the Development Authority of Bryan County\, will be our featured speaker for Buy Local Bryan’s April Luncheon. \nRyan Purvis is a professional engineer and long-time Bryan County resident serving as CEO of the Development Authority of Bryan County (DABC). Drawing on his deep roots in the community\, Ryan works to balance rapid economic expansion with the preservation of Bryan County’s unique coastal charm. \nThis presentation will delve into the multifaceted effects of growth — from “big” industrial milestones to the “small” daily impacts on our local business community. Ryan will discuss how the DABC is navigating the opportunities and challenges that come with being one of Georgia’s fastest-growing counties. URL:https://buylocalsavannah.com/buy-local-event/buy-local-bryan-april-lunch/ LOCATION:Richmond Hill City Center\, JF Gregory Park\, 520 Cedar St\, Richmond Hill\, GA\, 31324\, United States CATEGORIES:Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://buylocalsavannah.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp_Image_2026-03-31_at_4.15.13_PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T171411 CREATED:20260403T144031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T173635Z UID:5941-1776942000-1776949200@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local Savannah April Lunch DESCRIPTION:This month\, Buy Local Savannah is heading over to Coach’s Corner for a deep dive into the power of local partnerships. We’re exploring how your business can successfully team up with our area’s premier colleges and universities to foster growth and innovation. \nHear from our expert panel of representatives: \nBenjamin Tankersley is the Acting Director of Graduate Programs for the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University\, where he leads enrollment and student success initiatives. A University of Georgia and Georgia Southern alumnus\, he is a dedicated advocate for the value of graduate business education and is currently preparing for the arrival of twins this summer. \nShed Dawson\, Jr.is the Director for the Savannah State University Career Services & Leadership Development Center and an adjunct professor in Public and Business Administration. A certified career coach and leadership instructor\, he leverages his extensive background in higher education and executive leadership to serve on various local\, regional\, and national boards. \nDr. Debra R. Geiger serves as the Academic Dean for the Business and Technology Division at Savannah Technical College\, overseeing eight academic programs following a successful career as an attorney and mediator. With an MBA and a Juris Doctor\, she remains deeply committed to community service through her work with the Chatham County Board of Registrars and various legal and public service organizations. \nThey’ll discuss the diverse programs they offer and the actionable ways their resources can support your business goals. Learn more about our speakers on our website! \nThis is a lunch you won’t want to miss! Tickets are available now! URL:https://buylocalsavannah.com/buy-local-event/buy-local-savannah-april-lunch/ LOCATION:Coach’s Corner\, 3016 E Victory Dr\, Thunderbolt\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Lunch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buylocalsavannah.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Buy-Local-Lunch-Graphic-3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR