Rep. Carl Gilliard to Host Series of Events for 2nd Annual Family Empowerment Month

ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) will host a series of events for the second annual Family Empowerment Month. The event schedule is as follows:

  • The Georgia Economic Empowerment Summit – Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Savannah Technical College;
  • “It’s My Business” Breakfast Club Event – Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Garden City Empowerment Center;
  • Family Affair/Fishing Rodeo – Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Daffin Park in Savannah.

The fifth annual Georgia Economic Empowerment Summit will feature several state officials as guest speakers, and this year’s summit will emphasize moving from renting to homeownership. The breakfast event’s guest speakers will provide information on writing a strategic business plan, acquiring business funding and establishing business credit. Rep. Gilliard has partnered with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Savannah Recreation Department, Feed the Hungry and the Mance Law Firm for the outdoor family event. The Daffin Park Pond will be restocked for public fishing. There will be a fishing rodeo contest, free barbecue, family games, music and live entertainment.

These events are free and open to the public. To register for these events, please call Rep. Gilliard at 912-436-5325.

WHO:            

State Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah)

FIRST EVENT

WHAT:         

Georgia Economic Empowerment Summit

WHEN:         

Saturday, May 13, 2023

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE:      

Savannah Technical College

5717 White Bluff Rd.

Savannah, GA 31405

SECOND EVENT

WHAT:         

“It’s My Business” Breakfast Club Event

WHEN:         

Saturday, May 20, 2023

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WHERE:      

Empowerment Center

4704 Augusta Road

Garden City, Georgia 31408

THIRD EVENT

WHAT:         

Family Affair/Fishing Rodeo

WHEN:         

Saturday, May 27, 2023

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE:      

Daffin Park

1 Waring Dr.

Savannah, GA 31404

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