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Chamber Delegates Attend Congressional Luncheon
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Over 40 business and community leaders traveled with the Chamber to Macon on Tuesday for the Georgia Chamber's Congressional Luncheon. Always a favorite event, the luncheon had a total of 1,500 attendees. Among the local delegates were Rep. Buddy Carter, Rep. Don Hogan, and Miss Georgia Alyssa Beasley. Sen. Johnny Isakson gave stirring remarks as the highlight of the program.
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Want to know how to best utilize your Chamber benefits? Join us on Wednesday, August 23 from 8:30-9:30 AM at the Chamber for a free, informative clinic on ways you can become more involved and how to navigate your online presence on our website. This clinic is not just for new members -- all members are encouraged to attend. Don't forget your laptop! Questions? Contact Kate Reeves. Register online here.
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Be the first to the green! The Chamber's 32nd annual Four-Man Scramble will be held on Friday, September 15 at the beautiful King & Prince Golf Course. If you've ever had the opportunity to play in this tournament, you know it's like none other! There's fun to be had while you work hard on the course and test your skills with "Woody's Rules." Don't miss out on sponsorship opportunities for this highly-anticipated annual event. Click here to view details on sponsorships available and team registration.
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Business Education Series: Quickbooks Online
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Join us on Wednesday, August 23 as we kick off the 2017-18 Business Education Series with a course in Quickbooks Online. This full-day seminar will cover an overview of accounting principles, setting up a new company, recording daily transactions, and running reports. Sponsored in conjunction with the UGA Small Business Development Center, the course will take place at Coastal Pines Technical College. Chamber members can use the coupon code "qbaugust" for a substantial discount! Call now, 912-264-7343 or
go online to register.
Mark your calendars for September's Business Education Series Topic, "Business Strategy & Planning," on September 12 at 11:30 AM.
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In the Know: How Great Leaders Inspire Action
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If you’ve never watched this powerful 20-minute video by Simon Sinek, turn off your email, let your calls go to voicemail, and watch this TED Talk. In it Sinek talks about how people don’t buy your product, they buy the “why” behind what you do. Do you know your why? You’ll be thinking about it after watching this.
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Final Call for Leadership Glynn Applications
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Last call for applications! Apply now to be a part of the 2017-18 Leadership Glynn cohort. Leadership Glynn is a prestigious 10-month-long program that provides existing and emerging local leaders with a unique opportunity to experience the many facets of Glynn County and ready them for the challenges of tomorrow.
Apply now -- applications are being accepted through Noon on Friday, August 18.
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stions about the program? Contact Danielle Lewis.
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Business After Hours: The Inn at Sea Island
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Who says business can't be fun? Bring your co-workers, friends, and plenty of business cards to the August BAH!
The Inn at Sea Island
100 Salt Marsh Drive, SSI
Thursday, August 24
5:30-7:30 PM
$5/members
$7/non-members
Co-hosted by: Beachview Event Rentals & Design, Hospice of the Golden Isles, Marsh's Edge, SCORE, and The Vine
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Georgia Chamber Named Chamber of the Year
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ONGRATULATIONS to the Georgia Chamber on being named 2017 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives!
This is the nation’s only award recognizing the leadership role chambers have in their communities.
Those honored with the Chamber of the Year designation have demonstrated organizational strength and have made an impact on key community priorities such as education, transportation, business development, and quality of life.
“We’re proud of this affirmation that our engaged investors, talented staff, local chamber partnerships, and our world-class networks who continue to lead Georgia forward,” said Georgia Chamber President & CEO, Chris Clark.
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Quarterly Clean Sweep Awards Announced
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Congratulations to the Q2 Award Winners of the Keep Golden Isles Beautiful (KGIB) Clean Sweep Awards! The Clean Sweep Award recognizes local businesses and non-profit organizations for their efforts in maintaining clean and attractive premises. Mellow Mushroom has been selected as the 2017 first quarter for-profit recipient, while the Emmanuel Baptist Church receives the non-profit distinction. Selected by a panel of community members, Clean Sweep awards are presented quarterly by KGIB, the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce and the Brunswick News.
Pictured (Back Row L-R): Bo Chambliss, Jessica Snyder, Brian Bieda, Deacon James William, Ella Douglas; (Front Row L-R): Lea King-Badyna, Willie Gary, Reverend John Leggett.
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For all upcoming August events, check out our online calendar here.
Did you know? Past issues of MemberNets can be found online on our website, under Membership/Member Communications.
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