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SBA's Coastal Town Hall:
Wednesday, September 6
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The City of Brunswick, in conjunction with the Chamber, cordially invites you to an important Town Hall to gain an observance of the programs, services, resources, and emergency resources available to small businesses and how to access them. The presentation will be by the Small Business Administration, the UGA Small Business Development Center, and the Coastal Area District Development Authority. There is no charge for the program. Space is limited.
Small Business Administration Town Hall
Wednesday, September 6
Chamber of Commerce
10:30 AM -- 12:30 PM
Speakers:
Terri Denison, State Director, U.S. SBA
David Lewis, Area Director, UGA SBDC
Andrew Standard, CEO, CADDA
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Fall Membership Luncheon: October 4
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"Are You Prepared for the
January 7th Flood Zone Changes??"
Wednesday, October 4
Epworth by the Sea
$25 Members / $30 Non-Members
*** Online registration to open soon ***
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Brunswick Cellulose
Bug House Pest Control
Concierge Wellness Care
Dependable Flooring
Edgy Homes
Georgia Power
Golden Isles Association of Realtors
Gulfstream Aerospace
Hurt, Norton & Associates
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International Auto Processing
King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Knockerball Brunswick
Law Office of Deborah L. Britt
McGinty-Gordon & Associates
Phillips-Galis Insurance
South Coast Bank & Trust
Turner & Associates Insurance
Williams, Rentz & Moulton, PC
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Save the Date! October 19th
Annual State of the Port
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2017 State of the Port Luncheon
Jekyll Island Convention Center
Jekyll Island, GA
Registration details to come soon.
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Integrating Veterans Into Your Workplace
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Are you looking to expand your workforce? Or have you always wanted to hire veterans but didn't know where to start? Learn more about Georgia Tech's VET² (Veterans Education Training and Transition) program and how you can help area soldiers find meaningful employment at the upcoming Learners & Leaders Breakfast Series session at Georgia Tech-Savannah.
Plan to attend on
Thursday, September 14
, to hear from
Col. Jason Wolter
, Garrison Commander,
Ft. Stewart
;
Mike Tucker
, director,
Coastal Workforce Board
;
Brad Patterson
, HR manager,
Comcast
; a recently transitioned service member from Ft. Stewart/HAAF and
Dr. James Wilburn
, Military Programs director,
Georgia Tech Professional Education
. Learn how the program has evolved over the last 5 years, what soldiers are learning and why this is important to area employers.
Breakfast & networking begin at 7:30 AM; program runs from 8:00-9:30 AM.
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September Business Education Series:
BUSINESS STRATEGY & PLANNING
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Tuesday, September 12
11:30AM -- 1:00PM
Chamber Large Conference Room
$20 Members / $25 Non-members
Includes lunch and program
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St. Simons Island Food + Spirits Festival
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Have you purchased your tickets to the SSI Food & Spirits Festival? This year's festival, being held October 4-8, promises to be the best yet, with new events like FIREBOX and Flights & Bites! Go to
www.ssifoodandspirits.com
to buy event tickets. Chamber members receive 20% off your total purchase now through September 24: enter
BGICOC20
at checkout.
Participating businesses can also enjoy complimentary exposure by partnering with the festival in "Celebrate SSI Food + Spirits Week" which promotes exclusive business discounts specials and giveaways.
Offering coupons and promotions will enable you to attract new consumers to your business during the week of October 2–8, 2017 by offering them discounts, incentives, added value or bounce backs. The St. Simons Island Food + Spirits Festival will distribute promotional incentives through their website, social media channels and email database.
Businesses who submit a promotion by September 15, 2017 will receive a window cling for their establishment, exposure online and inclusion in local and regional press release(s) showcasing their brand. For more details, or if you have questions, contact Kelly Smith at
[email protected]
or by calling (843) 683-8386.
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Chamber Members Offer Assistance
with Hurricane Relief
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The Golden Isles knows all too well the impact a hurricane can have on our infrastructure, our businesses and personal lives, and how much is relied upon the generosity of donations. The following chamber members are offering to collect donations for Hurricane Harvey relief. Donations are accepted through Monday, September 11.
BrandMortgage
City Market
(through 9/8)
Coastal Computer Consulting
Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home
Island Ace Hardware
Overall Upholstery
Simple Elegance
(through 9/8)
If you would like to be a collection point, please contact Joan Davis at 912-634-0815.
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SBA Loan Rate Notice from CADDA
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The purpose of the
Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program
(for commercial real estate and capital equipment) is to provide long-term below market rate financing to businesses that will retain jobs and create new employment opportunities. Each month, SBA 504 Loan Rates fluctuate. Current rates are as follows:
20 year debenture 4.53%
10 year debenture 4.49%
For more information on the SBA 504 Loan Program, contact the Coastal Area District Development Authority:
www.cadda-sba.org
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Who says business can't be fun?
Meet and network with fellow business professionals at September's BAH!
Rooftop at Ocean Lodge
935 Beachview Drive, SSI
Thursday, September 21
5:30 - 7:30 PM
$5 Members / $7 Non-members
Invite your co-workers and friends!
Bring plenty of business cards!
at The Inn at Sea Island.
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Welcome New
Chamber Members
Click on the names below to learn more!
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Richard D. James (individual)
Rueh Lee (individual)
Please take a moment to welcome our newest Chamber members.
And
THANK YOU
to all our member renewals!
Don't forget
to utilize our website to post HOT DEALS
and Member-to-Member Deals.
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July Ambassadors of the Month:
Beth Lane -- Island Directory
Jessica Spearman -- The Brunswick News
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Mark your calendars for the 2017
Shrimp & Grits Festiva
l
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voted 2017 Best Festival by the Southeast Festivals & Events Association:
September 15-17.
There's so much to do in September in the Golden Isles!
Check out the Chamber's online calendar
HERE
for a full list of events happening during the month of September
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The staff at the Chamber wishes you a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!
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PARTNER:
Georgia Power Company
Gulfstream
Hurt, Norton & Associates
McGinty-Gordon & Associates
Pinova
STAKEHOLDER:
AT&T
Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin
Rich Products
Seaboard Construction
United Community Bank
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EXECUTIVE:
BrandMortgage
Coastal CPA's
Edward Jones - Jeff Jones, Advisor
First Coast Benefits Solutions
First Glynn Bank
GEM Cars
White Electrical Construction
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The Last Word
:
If people like you, they'll listen to you, but if they trust you, they'll do business with you. -- Zig Zigler
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