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During the legislative session, the Emanuel County Farm Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce co-sponsor an "Eggs & Issues" Breakfast with our Georgia legislative delegation. The year's event was held on Saturday, January 19th, in the dining room of the Emanuel County Hospital with over 90 people in attendance. The year's legislative agenda was discussed, followed by a period for questions and answers. Representative Butch Parrish and Greg Morris where in attendance along with Senator Jack Hill and Senator J.B. Powell.

The Chamber hosts "Chamber Coffee Connections" at various times during the year to keep chamber members abreast of services, programs and events available to the membership. These morning get-togethers also serve as a great networking opportunity for members.
Stewart's Jewelers has recently been selected as the 2007-08 "Small Business of the Year" at the Chamber's Annual Banquet held Jan. 31, 2008. Mrs. Francis Stewart hold plaque while family members look on.

Annual Banquet-- The Chamber's Annual Banquet is normally held in January. The membership event accentuates the achievements of the previous year, names the "Small and Large Businesses of the Year" and the "Person of the Year." Officers and Board of Director members are named.

Over 180 people attended this year's gala event held at East Georgia College. This year's theme was "A Night with the Stars. " Highlight of the evening was the announcement of this year's awards. Stewart Jewelers was named "Small Business of the Year," while Faircloth Welding was named "Large Business of the Year." Swainsboro Mayro Charles Schwabe was named "Person of the Year."

Chamber's Annual Golf Classic--The Chamber's Annual Golf Classic is jointly sponsored by the Emanuel County Joint Development Authorities and the Chamber of Commerce to show appreciation to local industries for their investment here in Emanuel County. Industries are invited to enjoy a round of golf, a "pig picking" and hospitality with Chamber members. Usually held in September, this event is one of the Chamber's best attended functions.

Small Business Development Classes--The Chamber offers a series of small business classes from time to time for start-ups, existing businesses and entrepreneurs. Classes were recently held in March & April and were sponsored by the Small Business Development Center at Georgia Southern University, Rural Economic Development Center at East Georgia College and by the Chamber. Over five nights, the topics included--Starting Your Own Business; Finding Money for Your Business; Secrets of Small Business Marketing Strategies; Understanding Financial Statements; The 25 Biggest Sales Mistakes & How To Avoid Them. Over 75 people attended the sessions.

Carols On the Square--This annual holiday event brings together young and old. With the downtown area decorated in Christmas lights and colors, choir members from various churches joined together at the Downtown Pavilion to usher in the holiday season singing Christmas hymns and other holiday favorites. The Emanuel Arts Council assisted with the event, serving hot chocolate and apple cider. Santa Claus arrived on the back of the City fire truck to delight the children.