BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Buy Local - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250724T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194639 CREATED:20250701T013405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T013405Z UID:4640-1753354800-1753362000@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local July Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join Buy Local Savannah for our July Lunch\, where we’ll explore what it means to Thrive in the AI Era as a small business. \nDate: Thursday\, July 24\, 2025Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLocation: Bethesda Academy\, Savannah\, GA \nThis month’s featured speakers\, Jennifer Abshire (Abshire PR) and Susan Kraut (Effingham County Chamber of Commerce)\, are fresh from the State of Georgia’s Small Business Summit and ready to share timely\, practical insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we do business. Whether you’re a tech newbie or already experimenting with AI\, this session will offer tools\, strategies\, and real-world examples to help your business adapt and grow. \n🌟 Topic: Thriving in the AI Era: A Small Business Guide🛻 Co-hosted by: Wingman Junk Removal🍽️ Delicious lunch included🤝 Networking with fellow local business owners \nTickets are limited—reserve your seat today! \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-july-lunch/ LOCATION:Bethesda Academy\, 9520 Ferguson Ave\, Savannah\, GA\, 31406\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Lunch,Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buylocalsavannah.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/july-lunch-square-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194639 CREATED:20250804T011725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T012206Z UID:4718-1756378800-1756386000@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local August Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join us for our August Buy Local Lunch featuring Nora Fleming Lee\, CEO of the Coastal Heritage Society. Nora will share exciting updates about CHS’s newest initiative—a cutting-edge STEAM center set to open in late 2025. \nThis expansion\, Numbers in Nature\, will serve as an indoor addition to the Savannah Children’s Museum\, offering immersive learning experiences focused on the natural patterns that shape our world. It’s an exciting step forward in education\, innovation\, and community impact. \nEnjoy a delicious lunch at one of Savannah’s most iconic venues while connecting with fellow business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and community supporters. \nCome hungry for connection\, conversation\, and a sneak peek at what’s next for one of our city’s most beloved nonprofit organizations. \n📌 Tickets are limited—reserve your seat today! \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-august-lunch/ LOCATION:The Pirates’ House\, 20 E Broad St\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Lunch,Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buylocalsavannah.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-lunch-square-august.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194639 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 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:20260414T194639 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:20260414T194639 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:20260414T194639 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:20260414T194639 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:20260414T194639 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:20260414T194639 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:20260414T194639 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:20260414T194639 CREATED:20260403T144031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T144031Z UID:5941-1776942000-1776949200@buylocalsavannah.com SUMMARY:Buy Local Savannah April Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join Buy Local Savannah for our April Lunch at Coach’s Corner! \nWe’ll be teaming up with local colleges and universities to hear about their programs that impact the community and how they can support your business! \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