Tuesday, January 17, 2023

USE THESE QUICKLINKS TO REGISTER FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

VIEW THE CHAMBER EVENT CALENDAR

Join us for a FREE webinar with Al Simon of Sandler Training


Topic: The Three Biggest Mistakes of Business Development


REGISTER NOW

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR 2023 AWARDS BANQUET!


It's almost sold out!

The 2023 Annual Dinner will be a special event you don't want to miss. Join us as we celebrate a special landmark for the chamber. Be sure to stop at the all-digital selfie picture booth for a commemorative picture and even leave a video diary to mark this special 50th Anniversary! Enjoy a champagne toast to celebrate this momentous occasion, music, dinner and drinks.

Don't wait another 50 years to pass by! There are a few more special ways we will celebrate, so get your tickets now!

 

More importantly we will celebrate chamber members, the community and most of all, the award recipients! 


Ambassador of the Year

Kym McLane, John & Kym Creative Co.

Chamber Volunteer of the Year

Heather Robinson, Cross & Dot, LLC

Small Business of the Year

Wilbanks Law Firm, P.C.

Large Business of the Year

Uline

Citizen of the Year

Linda Foster, Jackson County Family Connection

William H. Booth Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 

Janis Mangum, Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Presented by

REGISTER TO ATTEND!

Register before Wednesday, January 18

to guarantee your seats!

BUSINESS & BREAKFAST

Don't miss the first Business & Breakfast of 2023, with guest speaker Russell McMurry, Commissioner of the GA Department of Transportation


Wednesday, February 1

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Jackson EMC


REGISTER NOW

SMALL BUSINESS LUNCH & LEARN

Register today for the February Small Business Lunch & Learn


Wednesday, February 8

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


Braselton Police Department Community Room


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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS


Bernbach Travel LLC

(910) 514-0509

Winder

Sara Rohrbach


The Design House at MAC LLC

(678) 644-8281

Hoschton

Tami O'Connor


Fish Window Cleaning

(706) 850-1767

Athens

John Parham


Printed copies of the community guide available

at the chamber office.

Read the December Chambering


Would you like the visibility of the inside front cover of Chambering at a fraction of the cost? Scroll down to the Member Announcements section to read about this limited time promotion, call 706-540-9101 or

email Lorraine.

Check the chamber event calendar and don't miss registration deadlines for the upcoming 2023 events. REGISTER NOW & we'll see you soon!

SAVE THE DATE

RESOURCES & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS!


In recognition of their outstanding service to this organization, I’m very pleased to announce the Executive Committee has approved the following well-deserved promotions:


Melissa Britt, to Senior Vice President and Director of Member Engagement

Mindy Mosser, to Director of Finance and Administration


Please join me in congratulating them.

Jim Shaw, President/CEO

Melissa Britt

Mindy Mosser

TWO Ribbon Cuttings in January!


Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for

Anytime Fitness Jefferson


Thursday, January 19, 2023


11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting at 11:15 a.m.


960 Lee Street Suite 120

Jefferson, Georgia 30549


Light refreshments

will be served.

Join us for the Grand Opening

& Ribbon Cutting for

Ace Jackson-

Retail Support Center


Monday, January 23, 2023


10:00 a.m. - Noon

Ribbon Cutting at 10:45 a.m.


1005 Hog Mountain Road

Jefferson, Georgia 30549



Light refreshments

will be served.

Board Leadership Training Workshop: Four-Part Series

Presented in partnership with the Jackson EMC Foundation

First Session:

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.


Jackson EMC

850 Commerce Rd. Jefferson, GA 30549


Registration is limited to 25 attendees.

Board Leadership Training


Designed for leaders who have not yet served on a board of directors and have skills to contribute to a nonprofit board. Walk away knowing why you want to serve on a board and tools to help you bring the best you into any board room.


REGISTER HERE MORE INFO

YOU ARE INVITED


Congressman Mike Collins (R-Ga) invites residents of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District to a “Meet with Mike” listening session on Thursday, January 19. Residents from Jackson County and the surrounding area are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee with their new congressman while discussing their priorities and concerns:


“To do the best job for the people of Georgia’s 10th District, I need to hear directly from you. That’s why I am inviting you to help guide my work in Washington by sharing your opinions about the policy issues you would like addressed during my upcoming listening session. I look forward to meeting as many people as possible so I can amplify your voice and fight for your values in Washington.”-Congressman Michael Collins 


The meeting will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at Jackson EMC, 850 Commerce Road, Jefferson, GA. For more information about this event, residents may call (770) 207-1776.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Women in Business

January 18


Presenting Sponsor 2023

Annual Awards Dinner

January 26

2023 Presenting Sponsor

Reception Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Huber

Gold Sponsor


Peach State Federal Credit Union

Business & Breakfast

February 1

2023 Series Presenting Sponsor

2023 Platinum Sponsor

Small Business Lunch & Learn

February 8


2023 Presenting Sponsor

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Piedmont Athens Regional

Piedmont Athens Regional invites you to the Celebrating Survivors Breakfast, with program topic being "Life After Breast Cancer." RSVP to attend this event on Tuesday, February 21, 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the Athens Country Club. FULL DETAILS HERE


Lorraine Communications

Would you like the visibility of the inside front cover of Chambering at a fraction of the cost? There is one more ¼ page ad left since Lorraine has broken this prime location into quarters. Quarter page inside front cover monthly rate is $535 a month with a three-month commitment. The three-month commitments of this location is being offered at the same 5% discount for complete upfront payment that is normally reserved for 12 month advertisers. Reserve your quarter/quarters before January 31 by contacting Lorraine at 706-540-9101 or [email protected]


UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools—and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart will equip you to be successful! Details & Application: https://ugasbdc.training/ath/0127-003


SCORE

SCORE Mastermind Program for Jackson County Small Businesses DATE: The fourth Thursday monthly from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The next meeting will be on Thursday, January 26. PLACE: Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce. Please come join the group and improve your business! As an added benefit of being a Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce member, it is offering a Mastermind Program for Small Business owners. This is FREE! It is facilitated by a Certified SCORE Mentor. The Mastermind Program's goal is to help small businesses: by offering a venue to discuss problems, celebrate victories, to offer advice on subjects including marketing strategy, hiring employees, controlling costs, launching new products, and much more. It helps develop creative ideas and make wise decisions. Have questions? Call Charlie Schrauth at 770-639-5096 or email him at [email protected]


Winfield Realty

Get a free home warranty during your listing period or a free home warranty on your new home, when you purchase your new home through me. With the changing real estate market dynamics, how do you know if it’s a good time to buy or sell? Contact me on my cell today to discuss where you are in this market and how to not miss your opportunity to buy or sell. Be sure to work with a full-time professional Realtor. I’ve seen agents be “deal killers” because of lack of experience, knowledge and/or professionalism. Average agents are a dime a dozen, great agents are like gold. Call me today and be treated like Gold! Randy Winfield 404-569-3020 [email protected]


Green Fern Advertising

Did you know that Jackson County Area Chamber members receive $100 off your first digital billboard ad campaign with Green Fern Advertising by mentioning this ad? Let us help you promote your company by connecting with thousands of travelers on I-85, advertising on the only digital billboard from Suwanee, Georgia to Greenville, South Carolina! Where else can you have multiple full-color ad designs for one ad campaign, while reaching so many customers? Visit us at www.844buyanad.com for more information or email us at [email protected].

Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce

270 Athens St.

Jefferson, GA 30549

706-387-0300

www.jacksoncountyga.com

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