WELCOME SHARON ANDERSON TO THE CHAMBER STAFF
Sharon is the new Membership Coordinator and will be out and about in Jackson County meeting with current and prospective members! 
CHAMBER CHILI COOK OFF
APRIL 19th at YEAR ONE
This is going to be the biggest and best Chili Cook Off yet! Year One has kindly offered for us to join them for their first Big Bash Car Show of the season so we will have lots of stuff going on that day for the whole family.
TEAM SPACE IS LIMITED
REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW!
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APRIL BREAKFAST
Jefferson Civic Center
April 2nd at 7:30am
Program: Harris Blackwood with The Gainesville Times
Sponsored by: The Peoples Bank
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NEW MEMBERS:
Ivie Funeral Home - Sammy and Sharon Highsmith - Commerce - 706/335-3178
Redi - Floors - Jack Weissman - Marietta - 770/590-7334
The Sign Brothers, LLC - Justin Seibert - Athens - 706/850-6172
Blanton Collision Center - Stacy Blanton - Jefferson - 706/367-9465
Braselton Land at Traditions - Roy Batson - Jefferson - 706/654-3606
My Friend's Place Deli - Damian Wilson - Jefferson - 706/367-8497
Anything on Wheels Inc. - Marty Collins - Jefferson - 706/387-0722
Alliance Building Services - Robert Crawley - Hoschton - 706/654-2744
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March Newsletter
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MARK THE DATE:
Tues. Mar. 25th - Human Resource Prof. - 11:45am - First Georgia Bank - Jefferson
Wed. Apr. 2nd - Monthly Breakfast - 7:30am - Jefferson Civic Center
Sat. Apr. 5th - Entry deadline for Chamber Chili Cookoff
Thurs. Apr. 10th - Leadership Jackson Economic Development Session
Tues. Apr. 15th - Mandatory Chili Cookoff Cook's Meeting - 3:30pm - Chamber
Wed. Apr. 16th - Women In Business - noon - First Georgia Bank - Jefferson
Sat. Apr. 19th - Chamber Chili Cookoff - 3:00 - 6:00pm - Year One - Braselton
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS (HRP) - Will meet Tuesday, March 25th at First Georgia Banking Co in Jefferson and the speaker will be Rob Peters discussing WHEN HEALTH AND BUSINESS COLLIDE. Everyone welcome! Please call Linda at the Chamber to rsvp so we can get a count for lunch.
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP (SBDG) will meet for the first time at the chamber on April 8th at noon (lunch provided). Please call Linda or Shane if you are interested in serving on this new, exciting committee.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS meets the third Wednesday of each month at First Georgia Banking Co in Jefferson. This is large group that is growing rapidly and we would LOVE to have you join us! WIB is open to any chamber members! Lunch is provided and no RSVP is necessary. Thank you to our 2008 co-chairs: Toni English and Annette Raymond
TOURISM COUNCIL: Our newly formed Tourism Council met for the first time this month and we had a great turnout representing areas from all over Jackson County. This group will be developing a plan to market Jackson County and all the areas and interests inside our county.
MEMBER HAPPENINGS:
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INVITES JACKSON COUNTY BUSINESSES TO AN INFORMATIONAL LUNCHEON on April 1st from 12:00-1:30 at Community Bank - Jefferson. "Because we Care" will provide a variety of information about workplace solutions that address employee wellness, volunteerism, com,munity leadership, and philanthrophy while advancing the ACS's mission of eliminating cancer. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP ro Ashley Morrow at 706/549-4893 or amorrow@cancer.org
Jefferson Motor Co., Inc. - Congratulations!!! The 2007 President's Award - Ford Mortor Company's highest honor. Only 408 out of nearly 5,000 dealerships receive this prestigious award. This is the third consecutive year the Jefferson Motor Company has received this award for exceptional service and vehicle ownership experiences for their customers.
VF OUTLET will have a two day sale this weekend at the outlet mall.... check out this link.... http://www.vffo.com/march08jeans2/march08jeans.html
Jefferson Community Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 22nd at 1:00 at Curry Creek Park. They are in need for prizes for the eggs! If you have any coupons or any small item you can contribute to the eggs, please call Beth at 706/367-5714. Business donations will be displayed on a banner at the event.
Community Bank & Trust, The Commerce Area Business Association and Downtown Development Authority - are sponsoring the 19th Annual Easter Parade & Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 22nd. Enter the contest for Best Decorated Bicycle, Wagon or battery - operated vehicle ( no gas ). Judging at Community Bank & Trust drive - thru at 9:30am. Easter parade begins at 10:45am and Egg Hunt will be on the front lawn of First Baptist Church following the parade.
Jackson County Boys & Girls Club - Will have two ribbon cutting to celebrate their independence!! Ribbon Cuttings March 27th at 4:00pm at the Commerce unit and 5:00pm at the Jefferson unit.
Jackson County Comprehensive High School Choral Program will begin an eight day trip in Europe April 6th. If you would like to help fund the trip for the attending students contact Todd Chandler 706-367-5003 or at tchandler(at)jackson.k12.ga.us. Donations are tax deductible.
Friends of Kid's Resource Center - first Annual Amanda's Blessing Banquet & Silent auction - May 24th at 6pm - Jefferson Civic Center. Tickets are $40/person or tables of 8/ $300. Need entertainment & catering bids for event & items for auction. 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.
Jackson Creative - Relay for Life presents 2 West at Commerce Civic Center, Friday, March 21st from 7pm to 10pm - $8 advance tickets and $10 at door. For ticket info call 706/335-5379.
The Commerce Downtown Development Authority - and Georgia Council for the Arts' Grassroots Arts Program grant will be hosting an entertainment series in Spencer Park every other Friday beginning April 25th. Free movie and music. April 25th - movie - "BEE MOVIE", May 9th - concert - "Solstice Sisters and Friends", May 23rd - concert - TBA, June 6th - movie - "Surf's Up". Most events will start around 6pm - movies begin at sundown and all events are free.
Jackson Co. Community Outreach - will announce the winners of its Sixth Annual County - wide Essay Contest with a reception at the First United Methodist Church, Commerce on Saturday April 19th. Any business or group interested in sponsoring a reception for approx. 60 people, contact Doris at 706/367-8234.
MARCH OF DIMES - Barrow-Jackson March for Babies (formerly WalkAmerica) will be Friday, April 18th with registration at 6 and the walk at 7pm. Event will be held at Russell Middle School in Winder.
ART TRAX is coming up in Hoschton the 3rd weekend in April! For more information go to www.ArtTrax.org