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The
Calhoun
County Chamber of Commerce supports
tourism,
economic development, and
community building in Calhoun County, Florida.
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Welcome to our newest members!
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Connelly's Kitchen hosts grand opening today
Ribbon Cutting at 11 a.m.
Help us celebrate the grand opening and extended hours at Connelly’s Kitchen today, Friday, June 23rd. A ribbon-cutting will take place at 11 a.m.
Connelly’s serves as the hub of the downtown area during breakfast hours, and will now also be open for lunch and dinner. They will be open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Sundays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with breakfast served all day, as well as daily lunch and dinner specials. Breakfast buffet will be available on Saturdays and Sundays.
We will begin to gather around 10:45, and plan to cut the ribbon promptly at 11 a.m. Join us to show your support!
Connelly's Kitchen is located at 20737 Central Avenue E, Blountstown, FL 32424. Check them out on facebook.
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Sign up for local emergency alerts
Visit the Calhoun County Emergency Management website HERE
Get alerted about emergencies and by signing up for Calhoun County Emergency Management's (CCEM) Emergency Alert Program. This system enables CCEM to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.
You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more. Download and sign into the ContactBridge mobile app to receive Push Notifications on your iOS or Android device. You pick where, you pick how.
Click HERE to sign up now.
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Today is deadline to qualify for Blountstown City Council elections
Election set for Tuesday, August 29th
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Miss River Republic pageant will be July 9th
The Miss River Republic Pageant will be held July 9, 2017 at the W.T. Neal Civic Center in Blountstown. This is a stand-alone pageant and does not advance to another pageant.
Miss River Republic is open to any girl newborn to 24 years old as of day of the pageant who resides in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Entry fee is $50.00. STAGE ONLY!
For more information, contact Robin Parrish-Hill at exploretheriverrepublic@gmail.com.
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Let’s ROCK Calhoun County!
#CalCoRocks project encourages imagination, inspiration and exploration
The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging all to help Rock Calhoun County! In the spirit of imagination, inspiration and exploration, spread a little bit of yourself throughout the county this summer by creating and hiding hand-decorated #CalCoRocks throughout the community - find one, leave one. Take a selfie and share your experience on the facebook page. You might just be giving someone something they've been looking for!
Getting started is simple:
- Paint a rock in any design - paint pens, spray paint, permanent markers, or acrylic paints work best, and it’s recommended to use some type of sealant before placing outside.
- Make sure to include #CalCoRocks on the back of the rock. Just for fun, you may want to add your name or initials on your rock, too!
- Distribute your #CalCoRocks around the community. Public recreation areas, parks, well-traveled areas are recommended. Be mindful of private property.
- Keep the community updated on painting projects, hiding, or finding these special #CalCoRocks by taking photos, posting to the Facebook page, and tagging with the hashtag.
- Locals are encouraged to take their #CalCoRocks with them when they travel, and leave a piece of CalCo for others to find and share.
Follow the fun on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CalCoRocks.
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CalCo Travel invites you to join an upcoming trip
7-NIGHT GREEK ISLES CRUISE
Jun 1, 2018 - Jun 9, 2018
Board the beautiful Royal Caribbean ‘Rhapsody of the Seas’ for this 7-night Greek Isles Cruise with six (6) ports of call. . .
Come set sail for a trip of a lifetime to Europe. First time for CalCo ‘cause we are headed for Greece! Ports of call will be: Venice, Italy — Kotor, Montenegro — Corfu, Greece — Athens (Piraeus), Greece — Mykonos, Greece and Argostoli, Greece. Board motorcoach to the airport, overnight flight to Italy, then arrive in Venice on the morning of June 2, 2018. Board transfer bus to pier. Ship sets sail at 5:00 PM (Italy is seven hours ahead of central time – Greece is eight hours ahead of central time).
Trip includes: Transportation to/from airport, airfare to/from Venice, transfers in Italy, 7-night cruise aboard the ‘Rhapsody of the Seas’, government fees, GFT taxes, $50.00 on-board credit per state room, and 24 hour eating once you board the ship!
Deposit of $300.00 per person due upon sign up. Receive $150.00 discount if deposit is paid by July 1, 2017. After initial deposit, a payment plan may be set up. Final payment is due by March 15, 2018. *WOW almost a whole year to pay!!!
***PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR! Must be valid for six months from expiration at the time of the trip. Don’t wait — at this price the trip will fill up quickly.
NORWEGIAN GETAWAY
Aug 26, 2018 - Sep 2, 2018
8 - Day, 7 - Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Come join us for this fantastic cruise aboard the beautiful Norwegian Getaway - - holds 4,000 guest & 1,650 crew! Stroll ‘The Waterfront’, an innovative, industry - first open-air promenade designed to connect guest with the ocean like no other cruise line. Indulge in more than 28 dining options, experience the thrill of five water slides, and three levels of action – packed activities in the sports complex. See one of the acts on Board - - the Broadway Musical Million Dollar Quartet. This ship is the ultimate ‘Getaway.’ Ports of call are: Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Cozumel, Mexico
Included in your trip: Motorcoach transportation to/from Miami, 7-night cruise on the ‘Getaway’, port taxes, government fees, pre-paid gratuities for 1st & 2nd guest ($200.00 value), $50.00 shore excursion per cabin for four (4) ports ($200.00 value), and a good time!
Deposit of $100.00 per person due at time of sign-up. After deposit is made, a payment schedule may be set up. Final payment is due by July 1, 2018. Receive a $75.00 early booking discount if deposit is paid by July 1,2017. Schedule your cruise today – space is limited! Travel insurance is available at an additional charge. Please see cancellation guidelines.
***Must have government issued birth certificate & photo I.D. OR passport for this trip!
RAILS TOUR
Sep 21, 2018 - Oct 1, 2018
Planes, Trains & Motorcoach Across New England – Quebec & Montreal, Canada
Discover the fall colors of New England and Eastern Canada on this 11-day tour featuring acclaimed rail excursions, grand hotel stays and brilliant autumn scenery. Soak up the history of Boston, the starting point of your fall foliage adventure, before traveling to New Hampshire for excursions aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Mt. Washington Cog Railway!
Included in your Trip: Motorcoach to/from airport, airfare to/from Boston, MASS, VIA Rail - Montreal to Quebec City, rail excursions aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Mt. Washington Cog Railway, hotel accommodations for 10 nights, 14 meals including New England Lobster Bake, Montreal City tour, Quebec City tour, Montmorency Falls and dinner, visit to Acadia National Park, baggage handling, and a great time to make some wonderful memories!
$200.00 per person deposit due upon sign-up. *Receive $150.00 discount if booked and deposit of $200.00 is paid by September 15, 2017! After $200.00 deposit is paid – a payment plan may be set up. Final payment due by July 15, 2018.
Do not wait to sign-up – – ONLY 40 spots are available on this trip!
***PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR! Must be valid for six months from expiration at the time of the trip.
Many other trips offered through CalCo Travel. Check out details HERE.
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BOGO sale at iPuff N Play
iPuff N Play is offering a Buy One / Get One FREE on any bottle size on select brands.
iPuff N Play Vapor Shop is located at 20755 Central East Avenue, Suite C, Blountstown FL 32424. Learn more at www.ipuffnplay.com, or visit them on Instagram at iPuffNPlay.
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Summer programs offered at local libraries
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Apalachicola Riverkeepers seek administrative director
Full job listing and details HERE.
OVERVIEW OF JOB DUTIES
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
HIRED BY: Board of Directors
SUPERVISES: Administrative Assistant, Volunteers, Interns
STATUS: Full time/exempt
SALARY: Negotiable
OVERVIEW: Oversee the administrative functions of the non-profit organization.
Improve the Effectiveness and Ensure the Success of the organization
I. Board/board committee meeting coordination, administrative and communication support
II. Fundraising and Donor Management
- Development (organizational fundraising)/Budget Management:
- Donation Management:
- Grant writing:
- Community Partnership, Public Relations, and Fundraising Event Coordination:
III. Outreach and Member Management Membership:
- Digital/Social media & website content management:
- Programs:
- Print Publications:
IV. Office Management:
- Staff/volunteer supervision:
- Contract management:
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE:
- 4-year university degree, or equivalent experience;
- Minimum of three-years’ work experience in positions where primary responsibility is administration of office and related tasks; at least one year of supervisory experience;
- Ability to variously work independently, work in a team environment, work on short deadlines, work occasional, seasonal odd hours, and take direct instructions in a production-oriented work setting;
- Demonstrated ability to manage an office serving small-sized staff and Board;
- Strong demonstrated writing skills;
- Strong demonstrated computer skills;
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and operate within budgets;
- Demonstrated experience with grant writing.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
Apalachicola Riverkeeper is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, religion, political affiliation, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or age.
APPLICANTS:
Send resume and letter to: Riverkeeper@apalachicolariverkeeper.org.
Full job listing and details can be viewed HERE.
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Wildflower Friday: American Bluehearts
(Buchnera americana)
American bluehearts is a perennial wildflower found in pinelands, prairies and marshes, and along roadsides. It blooms year-round, with peak blooming in late spring through summer. It attracts many bees and butterflies, including the common buckeye, for which it is a larval host. Its seeds are eaten by birds.
The flower varies in color from bright violet to almost white. It is comprised of a tubularcorolla with five petal-like lobes. The entrance to the corolla is hairy, as is its exterior. The green-to-purple calyx and the delicate stem are also covered in trichomes. Narrow leaves are oppositely arranged and reduced in size as they ascend the stem. The fruit is an inconspicuous dark purple capsule.
American bluehearts are hemiparisitic, meaning it can grow independently (without a host) but grows stronger with a host. It has parasitic roots that it attaches to its host’s root system. The parasitism is generally not harmful to the host, except during times of stress (such as a drought) when the plant will increase the parasitic effect, which may result in damage to the host.
For more information on Florida's native wildflowers, visit http://flawildflowers.org/.
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Swamp & Stomp set for Sept. 30th
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Save the date for Blountstown Rotary's 31st Goat Day
Vendor details and applications HERE
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NO LUNCH MEETINGS IN JUNE,
JULY OR AUGUST
Thursday, Sept. 21
Monthly Lunch Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 21
Super Council Meeting
Saturday, Sept. 30
Swamp & Stomp Mud Run
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Thursday, Oct 19
Networking & Appreciation Breakfast
Saturday, Oct. 21
Goat Day
Thursday, Nov. 16
Monthly Lunch Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 16
Holiday Business Bounce
Friday, December 1
Altha Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 2
Blountstown Christmas Parade
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We are open for business!
Commercial properties available in Calhoun County!
If you have commercial space for sale or lease, let us know! The Chamber has a commercial inventory section on our website, and we'd like to help connect potential businesses with your location!
Email kristy@calhounco.org for an entry form for your property. Just give us the details - square footage, location, features - and we'll add to our site inventory list with your contact information.
Take a look at our current inventory here: http://calhounco.org/sites.cfm.
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If you are a member of our Chamber, and have announcements
or updates you'd like to share in our e-update, simply email
newsletter-ready text and/or JPEG image to
kristy@calhounco.org.
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Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Chair of the Board
Claude McGill, Rivertown Community Church
Vice Chair
David House, Attorney
Second Vice Chair
Ben Hall, Blountstown Fire Department
Secretary/Treasurer
Terri Waldron, Van Lierop Insurance Services, Inc.
Bruce Ballister, Apalachee Regional Planning Council
Shelly Burns, PeoplesSouth Bank
Shane Eagleston, Town of Altha
Sonya Edenfield, Calhoun Liberty Employees Credit Union
Bob Fleck, Calhoun County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Board
Thomas Flowers, Calhoun Liberty Employees Credit Union
Kenny Griffin, CareerSource Chipola
Traci Hall, City of Blountstown
Ray Howell, Calhoun Liberty Abstract
Jerry Lewis, Florida Public Utilities
Darrell McDougald, Board of Calhoun County Commissioners
Vicki Montford, Blountstown Main Street
Johanna Plummer, Blountstown Drugs
Danny Ryals, Calhoun County School Board
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