Registration is now open for the 9th annual Mayor’s Small Business Conference. The conference will be held Wednesday, September 30th 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 September 25th. To pre-register, go to www.savannahga.gov/businessconference 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 of 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, Carver State Bank