Your Weekly Chamber Update

December 2025

December's Business After Hours is TONIGHT at Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association!

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

If you are interested in being a cash drawing sponsor for the 2026 year of Business After Hours and the NEW Breakfast Before Business contact Glenda Reilly at Membership@BlueRidgeMountains.com.

*Sponsors are recognized at each of the Business After Hours as well as in posts for the event on social media.

The cost to sponsor is $100.00 and is open to the first 15 to respond.

2026 Cooperative Marketing Grants

The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and CVB, the designated destination marketing organization for the City of Blue Ridge and Fannin County, announces the availability of 2026 funds for the purpose of supporting tourism marketing projects that provide economic benefits to Fannin County and attract out-of-area visitors. The full application can be found here. The deadline for applications is January 31st, 2026. If you have a question, reach out to Christie Gribble at president@blueridgemountains.com.

There's Still Time!!

Award Nominations Needed

We are accepting 2025 Chamber award nominations! Please take just a few minutes to consider Chamber members who deserve recognition!

Award Categories:

Chamber Member of the Year, Community Service Award, Heart of the Community, Honorary Chamber Membership.

Awards will be presented at the annual banquet in March.

Learn more about about making a nomination here.

Click here to submit your nominees.

Member Services

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Happy Holidays from your Chamber Team!

December Member Spotlight - Terminator Pest Control

Terminator Pest Control Services has been in business here in Fannin County since 1989. CJ Green started in the Pest Control business part-time in 1987. He knew one day he wanted to have his own business and the opportuity opened up for him, with his wife Sherry by his side. What started out as a one man show has grown over the years with 13 people. Those 13 people include 7 Techs in the field along with office and administrative staff. Terminator Pest Control Services serve North GA, including: Fannin Gilmer Union Towns and Polk counties, they are a Certified Sentricon Specialist and have a new Docks Service using products that can be used safely on the water. They has been involved with Kiwanis, Food Drives and the Empty Stocking Program for years, always supporting and giving back to the community.

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas. Pictured left to right: Chad, Amy and Kennedy Mason, Sherry and CJ Green.

Happy Anniversary!

20 Years -

Herendon Construction & Custom Built Homes

5 Years -

Sweet Creek Oasis Vacations

Yoga Over Blue Ridge

Ambassador Group Members Needed!

Now is the time to make a New Year's resolution to do more networking, and the Chamber's Ambassador Group is a perfect way to meet more people while gaining exposure for your business.

Ambassadors meet for lunch every month, attend Ribbon Cuttings and Chamber events, and represent the Chamber in the community.

Deadline to sign up for the Ambassador group is December 5. Contact Glenda Reilly at Membership@BlueRidgeMountains.com or call (706) 632-5680 to get more info or sign up!

Chamber Calendar

December 2

Business After Hours at Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association

December 3

Lunch and Leads

December 9

Ribbon Cutting for Sculpt Collective

December 16

Young Professionals at Coram's Clothing and Boots

December 18

Ambassador Lunch

December 25