Dr. Brent Stubbs of Savannah Tech to Speak at May Buy Local Luncheon

SAVANNAH, GA (May 6, 2022) — Buy Local Savannah will host its monthly luncheon on Thursday, May 26 from 11 AM–1 PM at Cohen’s Retreat, located at 5715 Skidaway Road in Savannah. This month’s guest speaker is Dr. Brent Stubbs, Vice President for Economic Development at Savannah Technical College. Stubbs will speak about the programs at Savannah Tech, how the college can support area businesses as well as the knowledge and skills its graduates can bring to local companies.

Stubbs has been with Savannah Technical College since 2013. Some of his past roles include Dean of Adult Education, Dean of General Studies and Learning Support and Vice President for Adult Education. He is also an adjunct professor at Georgia Southern University. Stubbs holds a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education from Georgia Southern University and a Master of Business Administration from Brenau University.

“Savannah Tech is preparing its students for successful, rewarding careers,” said Michelle Rouzer, 2022 President of Buy Local Savannah. “Buy Local is excited to hear from Dr. Stubbs about the college’s programs and partnerships, and how local businesses can utilize all the resources the school has to offer.”

Luncheon tickets are $25 for Buy Local members and $40 for nonmembers and can be purchased at buylocalsavannah.com/luncheon-registration.

About Buy Local Savannah
Buy Local’s mission is to support independent, locally owned and operated businesses in the greater Chatham County area, to maintain our unique community character, provide continuing opportunities for entrepreneurs, build our community economic strength and prevent the displacement of community-based businesses by national and global entities. Buy Local hosts a luncheon on the fourth Thursday of every month from January through October. To learn more about Buy Local and membership, visit buylocalsavannah.com.