Construction Industry Workshop Series

Join SBAC’s free 8-week Construction Industry Workshop Series to master contract preparation, bidding, and project management.
Learn from experts, enhance your skills, and drive your business growth. Each session offers insights, tools, and resources to secure more contracts and funding.
Kick off, Tuesday, January 14, 2025; don’t wait, register now!

Who: For professionals in the construction industry
Duration: 8 Weeks (1 session per week)
Dates: Every Tuesday, from January 14 to March 4, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (1 hour per session)
Cost: Free
Location: Hybrid, Savannah Civic Center & online (In-person attendance is strongly recommended.)

Topics:
Jan 14: Introduction to the Construction Industry
Dawn Morgan, CEO/President
Collins Construction Services, Inc.

Jan 21: Credit Building for Entrepreneurs
Jerdon Bowers, Financial Capability Coordinator & Jennifer Ward, Director of Counseling
Credit Consumer Counseling Center of Savannah

Jan 28: Understanding Construction Plans
Carl Biathrow, Business Development Coordinator
The City of Savannah

Feb 4: Strategies for Preparing a Winning Bid
David Hamilton, CEO/President,
Charles Perry Partners, Inc.

Feb 11: Certifications, Insurance, Bonding, & Compliance
Arneja Riley, MWBE Solutions Expert, A. Riley Consultants
Ben Williams, Vice President / Regional Manager, Ben Williams Insurance Group

Feb 18: Securing Funding with SBAC
Sue Strickland, Loan Officer & Kassidy E. Jones, Business Advisory Services Manager
Small Business Assistance Corporation

Feb 25: Contract Administration
Todd Mayo Vice President, Savannah Division & J. David Martin, Savannah Operations Manager,
Omega Construction

Mar 4: Workforce Recruitment & Retention
Jenna Barzaga, Commercial and Residential Real Estate Agent
Parker Scott Properties