December 4, 2008 05:30 PM
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Swainsboro/Emanuel
County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Chamber's Administrative Assistants Day Is Cancelled
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Due to a conflict with two major chamber
projects, this year's Administrative Assistants Day Luncheon has been
cancelled.
Originally, the luncheon was planned for
April 23rd, however, the overlapping of the VIP Tour and the Pine Tree
Festival-Southeast Timber EXPO have rendered the event nearly impossible
to coordinate.
"We regret we must cancel this
year's event but with our selection to host the state's VIP Tour on April
24th and with the earlier start of the Pine Tree Festival, we find we
don't have enough manpower to coordinate three major projects in such a
short span. We will attempt to host the Administrative Assistants
Luncheon next year and hope this decision does not inconvenience any
business or organization," stated Bill Rogers, Jr. chamber
president.
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VIP Tour Plans Are Finalized
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Plans have been finalized for the
Georgia Department of Economic Development's International VIP Tour to Emanuel County.
Earlier in the year it was announced
that Emanuel
County and Flat
Creek Lodge had been selected to host a part of this year's April 22-24th
tour.
The event is designed to provide Atlanta's international diplomatic and business
communities with the opportunity to see, experience and meet Georgians in
areas of the state outside metropolitan Atlanta. At the same time, the tour
affords an opportunity for the host community to establish contacts and
promote their community to international representatives who can be
influential links in business and industry development.
"The International VIP Tour is a
unique program, mutually beneficial for all participants," stated
Bill Rogers Jr., chamber president. "It is the only event that
brings the bulk of Atlanta's
diplomatic community, which now represents more than 50 countries,
together to see what we as a community have to offer."
The itinerary combines tourism, economic
development and a community tour into one seamless presentation. As a
result, VIP guests gain a perspective about culture, economy and local
character.
The route for the 2008 Tour will take
the group from Atlanta to Athens
to Sandersville to Swainsboro to Milledgeville, with overnight stops at
Ritz Carlton Lodge, Lake
Oconee and Flat
Creek Lodge.
The Swainsboro portion of the tour will
begin with arrival of the group at the National Nanotechnology
Manufacturing Center (NNMC) at Swainsboro
Technical College.
After a tour of NNMC, the group will be transported to Flat Creek Lodge
for a reception followed by dinner.
This year's group of attendees represent
Liechtenstein, France, Albania, Costa Rica, Philippines, Guatemala,
Canada, Australia, Botswana, Greece, Lithuania, Mexico, New Zealand,
Argentina, Israel, Czech Republic, Japan, Nigeria, Brazil, Denmark,
Taiwan, Slovenia, Honduras, Belgium and the United Kingdom.
Hosting the dinner will be the Joint
Development Authorities of Emanuel County, City of Swainsboro, Emanuel County Commission,
and the Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce.
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Postal Savings for Your Business!!!
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As a part of the chamber's on-going
small business development initiative, a free seminar on "U.S.
Postal Products for Small Businesses" will be presented on Friday,
April 25th at 9:30 A.M. The class, which will be held at the Chamber
Annex, 124 North Main Street,
is being presented to help small businesses learn of ways to maximize
their postal dollars.
"Postmaster Jerry Lawson has been
instrumental in helping us set this program in motion. We hope local
businesses will take advantage of the free class and learn of the U.S.
Postal Office's efforts to assist businesses. Any business or
organization that mails will gain from attending this class," stated
Bill Rogers, chamber president.
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More Visitors to Emanuel
County
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Emanuel County will serve as destination for another set of
important guests on Saturday, May 3rd.
The Tourism Division of the Department
of Economic Development will host 40 writers from various national travel
magazines, newspapers and other travel publications. The "Writers'
Tour" will highlight the Classic South tourism region, which
includes Emanuel
County.
This year's annual tour will begin in Augusta on May 1-2
before traveling to Flat Creek Lodge on May 3rd. The group will stay the
night before journeying on to the Georgia coast.
The Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of
Commerce will serve as a host along with Flat Creek Lodge. The chamber
will present material on this area to writers for perspective articles
and features.
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Local Business Posts a first!
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In what is believed to be a first in
business for this area, Lane Equipment Auction Company, Inc. held a
simultaneous equipment auction over the internet and at their business
location site here in Swainsboro.
According to Adam Lane, owner, the local company
was very successful in this first simultaneous auction. Several pieces of
equipment were viewed and purchased by buyers in Tennessee,
Pennsylvania and North
Georgia.
"We have since learned from our
internet company that some 36 buyers were on line viewing equipment
during the auction. These folks were from as far away as New Mexico and Puerto Rico."
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Chamber attends Staff Clinic in Valdosta
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Staff members of the Swainsboro/Emanuel
County Chamber of Commerce recently attended the Georgia Association of
Chamber of Commerce Executives' Staff Clinic held in Valdosta, on March 18-20. The clinic is
held each year to train and update chamber staffs by providing tools that
help build quality chambers. This year's topic was "Connecting
Relevance, Empowerment & The Bottom Line."
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More Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber Expo Info
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 Last month's newsletter gave an overview of the Pine
Tree Festival & Southeast Timber Expo events including a brief list
of exhibits and displays.
Since that publication date, additional
exhibits have been added to the festival such as Magnolia Springs
State Park aquarium
and animal display, Jesup Police Department's "Rolling Car"
exhibit, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources exhibit,
Project Learning Tree, Fire Wise Exhibit, Magnolia Midlands Tourism
Association display, and Georgia Power "PowerTown" display.
A view of the tentative schedule is
available on the chamber's website at www.emanuelchamber.org.
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We Need YOU!
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Have you ever wanted to be a part of a
community- wide effort where thousands of people are involved? Now is
your chance to give back to your community!
The Pine Tree Festival & Southeast
Timber Expo Committee needs volunteers to assist with this year's inaugural
event.
Volunteers are needed to man ticket
booths; assist with crowd control & parking; assist with safety and
security; serve as information specialists, etc. To volunteer, call the
Chamber of Commerce at 478-237- 6426 or Swainsboro City Hall
at 478-237-7025. WE NEED YOU!!!
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Stillmoreroots Group featured in Southern Living Magazine
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If you haven't seen the April edition of
Southern Living, you need to find a copy! Emanuel County's
own Stillmoreroots Group in featured prominently in a three- page article
highlighting the group's "Art in the Woods" show.
Written by Joe Rada, the article and
numerous pictures tell the story of how the idea of taking art out of
traditional gallery settings and connecting with the environment came
into being.
Pictured in the article are Desmal
Purcell, Anthony Faris, Bryan Ghiloni, Jean Gray Drake, Bridget Conn and
Mellis Cartaya.
Congratulations to Stillmoreroots for
bringing such terrific publicity to our county.
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Chamber receives award
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The Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of
Commerce has received an award for 50 years of service for its
participation in recognition of STAR students and teachers.
The local chamber is among the original
founding members and was recently honored by the Professional Association
of Georgia Educators Foundation. The plaque was presented to the Chamber
at this year's STAR district event held in Statesboro on March 19th.
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Georgia Southern University partners with Swainsboro's National
Nanotechnology Manufacturing Center
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According to Georgia Southern University
This Week's March 3rd edition, Georgia Southern University's Department
of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology has established a new
partnership with the National Nanotechnology Manufacturing Center (NNMC)
in Swainsboro. The new partnership will give graduate students and
faculty in the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology direct
access to the latest in nanotechnology equipment.
The NNMC is a not-for-profit corporation
created to promote the rapid commercialization of nanotechnology for
commercial and military applications by insuring efficient manufacturing.
A complete copy of the article can be
found at http://news.georgiasouthern.edu/Newsletter.
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Relay to be held April 18th
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 Come join the Emanuel County Relay for Life at Tiger
Field, Friday, April 18th.
This year's theme is "Toon out
Cancer." Teams are encouraged to support the annual Relay event by
putting on their best cartoon face. Relay night promises to be fun for
all ages. Bring the family for some fun!
"We want our community to really
get involved with Relay. Recently, we lost a very loyal supporter of
Relay & our community. Marie Wofford was an instrumental force in
developing Emanuel
County's Relay for
Life event. She will be sadly missed but she leaves with us her passion
for such a great cause. We want those of you who participate each year to
join us again and those who have never participated before, we invite you
to come join in the fun. Form a team and enjoy being a part of such an
incredible experience. Get involved," encouraged Harry Martin,
Chairman.
For more information, contact Harry
Martin at 478-494- 2607 or Deborah Martin at 478-289-2542
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Great News at the Chamber!!!
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Congratulations go to Matt & Crystal
Glisson on the birth of their son, Gavin Chandler Glisson who, arrived on
Monday morning, March 24th. Gavin, Crystal & Matt are all doing
great. Crystal, who serves as the Chamber's receptionist/assistant, will
be on pregnancy leave until mid-May.
March 2008 New Chamber Members
Knudson Legal Counsel
Eddie Lewis
March 2008 Chamber Members Renewals
Dr. Betty Y. Brown
Buddy's Redimix & Truck Repair
Care One
Emanuel County Department of Family & Children's Services
Maximum Medical
Raymond & Rita Hayes
Rich Insurance & Mortgage
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Upcoming
Events
Wednesday, April 2nd - Swainsboro Raceway
Media Day, 10 AM
Wednesday, April 2nd - Industry
Appreciation Employee Lunch, Advanced Metal Components, 11 AM
Tuesday, April 15th - Executive Board
Meeting, 9:30 AM
Wednesday, April 16th - No.1 Pawn Shop
Grand Opening, 4:30 PM
Thursday, April 17th - Chamber Board
Meeting, 12 Noon
Thursday, April 17th - Business After
Hours at Emanuel
Arts Center,
5 PM
Friday, April 18th - Relay for Life at
Tiger Field
Thursday, April 24th - VIP Tour
Friday, April 25th - Small Business
Seminar on Postal Products at Chamber Annex, 9:30 AM
Saturday, May 3rd - Writer's Tour
May 7 - 10, Pintree Festival &
Southeast Timber Expo
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Swainsboro/Emanuel County
Chamber of Commerce |
102 South Main Street
| Swainsboro | GA | 30401
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