Your Weekly Chamber Update

October 21, 2025

Young Professionals is Tonight!

Join us for an inspiring session on “Managing the Imposter Syndrome.” We will share practical insights and strategies to help you recognize self-doubt, build confidence, and lead with authenticity. Enjoy great conversation in the cozy speakeasy at Twisted Tomato, with small bites and a drink sponsored by Twisted Tomato. RSVP below.

Twisted Tomato

October 21, 5-6:30pm

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33rd Annual Golf Tournament Winners!

The 33rd Annual Golf Tournament is a wrap and what a beautiful day it was on the course! Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors, and congratulations to the winners!

1st Place 1st Flight - Edward Jones, Channing H. Smith

1st Place 2nd Flight - Escape to Blue Ridge

2nd Place 1st Flight - Fly Fish Blue Ridge

2nd Place 3rd Flight - Keel Properties

Longest Drive Female and Closest to Pin #14 -Sarah Keel

Closest to Pin #12 - Doug Miracle

Closest to Pin #8 - Maria Guillen

Putting Contest - Ashley Panter

Golf Putter Winner - Dustin Owenby

Not Pictured:

1st Place 3rd Flight - Blue Ridge North Georgia Ford

2nd Place 2nd Flight - Mountain Top Furniture & Design

Longest Drive Male - Chris Leonhardt

Click here to see all of our amazing sponsors!

November's Business After Hours is at Serenity in the Mountains!

Thank you to our Cash Drawing Sponsors!

Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company, Capital City Home Loans, Century 21 Blue Ridge Results, Blue Ridge Vibe Realty Group, Copper Basin Federal Credit Union, Hussey Gay Bell, Jahna Allen REMAX Town & Country, Ocoee Animal Hospital, Phil Minnes Agency, Phoenix Roofing Systems, Project Chimps, RV Tech and Inspect, Service Master Restoration, Smooth Sailing Business Solutions, The Mill at Noontootla Creek, United Community Bank

Nominations Needed for Leadership Fannin 2026!

If you are interested in participating or would like to nominate someone for Leadership Fannin, contact Nicole Rohner at Admin@BlueRidgeMountains.com. She will need the name, company and contact information for your nominee. Nominees will receive an application with dates later in the year.

Join us for Eggs & Issues on Friday, November 21 at the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for networking. Breakfast begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Eggs & Issues will feature Chris Clark, President & CEO Georgia Chamber with local leadership & elected officials. The cost to attend is $40 for Chamber members and $50 for future Chamber members.

There's still time, and time is of the essence. Georgia’s rural hospitals are struggling — and your support can make a difference for our local hospital and our community!

The Georgia HEART program is a dollar-for-dollar Georgia Income Tax Credit program, whereby individuals, married couples, LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, pass-through entities, and separate entities can redirect their 2025 Georgia income taxes to Blue Ridge Medical Center.

By taking just a few minutes, you can learn the ease of redirecting your Georgia taxes, money you are already required to pay to the DOR, to Blue Ridge Medical Center and truly be a part of bolstering our local hospital's stability and expanding access to care. Click HERE for more information.

All tax payments need to be complete by December 31, 2025. However, time is of the essence. Rural hospitals across Georgia are competing for the maximum allocation of $100 million across the state.

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