BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - BUSINESS BASH!
Come and see the unveiling of the new chamber image!
MAY 22, 2008
TRADITIONS OF BRASELTON GOLF CLUBHOUSE
5-7pm
FREE GIVEAWAYS • DOOR PRIZES
NETWORKING • FOOD AND DRINKS
Leadership Jackson Class of 2009 nominations being accepted until May 16th.
Self nominations welcome.
NEW ONLINE CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
The primary contact at your company should have received your login name and password for the new Chamber database via e-mail on April 29.
NEW MEMBERS:
Wellspring Camp & Conference Center - Josh Griffin - Jefferson - 706/206-0893
The Lionheart Group - Mel Harris - Pendergrass - 706/693-2164
Param Overseas, Inc. (Best Western) - Kathy Patel - Braselton - 706/654-3081
Jennifer R. Dolezal, Attorney at Law - Jefferson - 706/387-0003
Delaney Towing & Recovery - Joe Delaney - Jefferson - 706/367-1085
Real Deals on Rugs & Flooring - Michael Ozbay - Jefferson - 706/387-0065
Gina Thrailkill Re/MaxTowne Square - Gina Thrailkill - Jefferson - 678/517-0633
Beverly Williams, LLC Re/Max Greater Atlanta - Gainesville - 678/754-7552
Mama's Country Buffet - Jung Kim - Jefferson - 404/563-9219
Keep Jackson County Beautiful - Susan Trepagnier - Jefferson - 706/708-7198
Anthony's New York Pizza & Italian Grill - Chuck Cope - Hoschton - 706/824-9924
Love's Essential Flooring & Gifts - Sonja Jones - Jefferson - 706/367-4884
The Times - Leah Nelson - Gainesville - 770/532-1234
State Farm Insurance - Cindy Phillips - Hoschton - 706/658-2329
Mikes "A" Ford-able Parts - Angela Davis - Maysville - 706/652-3866
RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS:
RIBBON CUTTING: Mama's Country Buffet - will have a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 15th at 2:00pm. Come by and have lunch and celebrate this new chamber member! Mama's Country Buffet is located at 834 Gordon Street in JEfferson.
GRAND OPENING: Keller Williams Lanier Partners - will be celebrating on Thurs. May 15th the Grand Opening of their new office in Braselton located at 1215 Tuscany Dr. Ste C from 4 - 7pm. There will be food, fun and drawings for several door prizes.
PUBLIX RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING - May 1st, 2008
(photo courtesy of Mainstreet News)
MARK THE DATE:
Wed. May 14th - Education Committee - 8:00am - Chamber
Thurs. May 15th - Ribbon Cutting for Mama's Country Buffet, Jefferson - 2:00pm
Thurs. May 15th - Grand Opening - Keller Williams - 4:00pm - Braselton
Fri. May 16th - Board of Directors - 11:45am - TBA
Wed. May 21st - Women In Business - 12:00pm - First Georgia Banking Company
Thurs. May 22nd - Small Business Development Group - 12:00pm - Chamber
Thurs. May 22nd - Business After Hours - 5:00pm - Traditions of Brasleton
Tues. May 27th - Human Resource Professionals - 11:45am - Chamber
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MEMBER HAPPENINGS:
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT IN SUPPORT OF STAFF SGT. SHAUN WHITEHEAD last weekend as his body was laid to rest. An account has been set up for his family at Community Bank & Trust. If you would like to make a contribution, make checks to the Staff Sgt. Shaun Whitehead Benefit Account and drop it at any Community Bank & Trust.
The Jackson County High School HOSA Chapter (Health Occupations Students of America) are going to Dallas on June 18th for a leadership conference. They are in need of financial support to make this trip happen. Any donations are tax deductible and a donation of $150 or more will be recognized with a plaque. The cost per student is $900. Call Elaine Walker, HOSA Advisor for more details 706/367-2341.
THE CARL HOUSE is hosting a Mother's Day Bruch on Sunday, May 11th from 11am - 1pm. This brunch will feature a variety of delicious culinary creations including pastas, entrees, breakfast selections and wonderful desserts. Reservations required. Call 770-586-0095 to reserve your place.
TRADITIONS OF BRASELTON GOLF CLUB - is offering a Golf Membership Special to chamber members only. The membership currently sells for a $750 entry fee but because you are a member of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, you can get that entry fee for only $375. THAT'S A DEAL. For more information contact Matt at mmead(at)canongategolf.com
JACKSON COUNTY AND KEEP JACKSON COUNTY BEAUTIFUL has joined the Georgia Clean Community Challenge under litteritcostsyou.org. As part of Keep JC Beautifuls' obligations, they must take a community survey and turn in results which will allow them to compete for funding. As chamber members please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=U_2bDASVipm_2bGc7X6uTkCyFA_3d_3d and fill out the short survey. If you have any questions please contact Susan at 706/708-7198. Let's keep Jackson County Beautiful.
The Commerce Downtown Development Authority - Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. the Commerce Downtown Development Authority and the Grass Roots Arts Program are hosting a spring entertainment series entitled, FRIDAYS AFTER FIVE. All events occur at Spencer Park in Historic Downtown Commerce. All events are FREE. Concessions will be available. Friday, May 9th, 6:30pm - Concert in the Park featuring "Boss Laura and Jimmy T" (Classic/Southern Rock) Friday, May 23rd, 6:30pm - Concert in the Park featuring " Curly Maple" (Bluegrass/ Americana/Folk) Friday, June 6th, starts at dusk -Movie in the Park featuring "Surf's Up". Call 706/335-2954 for more information.
ATLANTA DRAGWAY - PINKS ALL OUT is coming May 9th & 10th. Atlanta Dragway wants to help your business benefit from the thousands of visitors that are anticipated to attend this event! For more information contact Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301. To purchase tickets call NHRA ticket office at 800-884-NHRA.
GEORGIA AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL - announces the formation of a new series of leadership luncheons that will begin in May. The inaugural GAC Horizon Series Luncheon will be on Monday, May19th at The Commerce Club in Atlanta, with US Senator Saxby Chambliss as the kick-off speaker. Registration will begin at 11:45am and will adjourn at 1:00pm. Advanced registration is due by Thurs, May 15th and needs to be sent to Christy Page at cpage(at)ga-agribusiness.org or fax 706/336-6898. Advance tickets are $35 or $45 at the door. Reserved tables of 8 available. Dress in business attire. Directions to The Commerce Club at www.thecommerceclub.org/location.html. For more information call 800/726-2474.
Friends of Kid's Resource Center - first Annual Amanda's Blessing Banquet & Silent auction - May 24th at 6pm - Jefferson Civic Center. The Resource Center is also having a Firm Foundation Engraved Brick Campaign for Amanda House - goal is 500 bricks by May 15th - sponsor a brick with 3 lines of text engraved for your business or honor a loved one - each brick sponsorship $100. Contact Chad at 706-757-2161 or 706-983-0055 for more details.
WAYNE NEAL CHEVROLET is sponsoring a golf tournament to benefit Relay for Life. May 14th at Double Oaks Golf Course. 4 man best ball tournament. Call Stan at 706/335-3196 for more details.
CITY OF JEFFERSON, BETTER HOMETOWN JEFFERSON AND JEFFERSON AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - will sponsor Jefferson Freedom Festival, Sat., June 28th from 5pm to 9pm in Downtown Jefferson. Booth spaces are 10 x 10 and will cost $35 for non-profit and $50 for all others. For more information call 706/367-5714 or email blaughinghouse(at)cityofjeffersonga.com
On Friday, May 16th there will be aproximately 150 visitors to Commerce for a square dance convention at the civic center. If you would like to place some brochures, business cards, or other information about your business at the convention please take your items to Hasco Craver at the Commerce DDA or to Gina Hagan at Giftowrks at the Joy Shoppe no later than Wednesday, May 14th.