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Death by Chocolate/Business after Hours is set for Thursday
Kappa Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a "Death by Chocolate /Chamber Business After Hours" event this Thursday, Feb. 2nd. The fun-filled tasting event will be held at the Swainsboro Country Club starting a 5 p.m. Offered will be a wide variety of delicate chocolates and champagne that will surely hit that sweet tooth spot.
The club is also holding a silent auction from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., held in the commons area of the country club. A variety of large and small ticket items will be available for bidding. In addition Beta Sigma Phi and auctioneer Rusty Lane will be hosting a live auction with many special items. All auction proceeds will go to Relay For Life of Emanuel County.
Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to support the club's local projects which include The Sunshine House, The Emanuel County Animal Shelter, Emanuel County Schools, The Food Pantry and various families in need throughout the year.
Single tickets are available at the door for $10. Multiple tickets are available at discounted prices.
For tickets or information call one of the following officers: Kala Allmond-(478)455-4470, Whitney Farmer (912)541-0590, Jill Harvey (478)237-6363, Vanessa Wilkes (478)299-2812, Brooke Frye (478)494-5591, Julie Palmer (478)494-2953, or the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce at (478) 237-6426. |
Lunch and Learn series is slated
The Swainsboro-Emanuel Chamber of Commerce and Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center will present another group of outstanding programs geared toward this area's senior citizens.
The year's first program is entitled "Fit as a Fiddle: Mind and Body: 10 Tips for a Healthy Mind" and will be presented by Marnie Dekle, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Agent.
The event will be held at the Center on Thursday, February 2, at 12 noon. The cost is $5.00 and includes lunch, presentation and handouts. Pre-registration is required.
To register call Jean Schwabe at 289-2464 or the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce at 237-6426. |
Mississippi Attorney to speak as part of Vision Series
Wilbur O. Colom, eminent Mississippi attorney and businessman, will speak at East Georgia College as part of the Vision Series on February 9 at 11:00 a.m.
Colom is the founding, senior partner of the Colom Law Firm, with offices in Columbus and Jackson Mississippi, and in Atlanta.
As a young lawyer, barely five years out of law school, he argued Mississippi University for Women vs. Hogan before the Supreme Court, successfully establishing the major precedent abolishing single sex, state supported education. From there, Mr. Colom has gone on to become a nationally recognized trial lawyer and, during his distinguished twenty-eight year career, has successfully litigated many major cases and protected the rights of his clients in such diverse proceedings as those involving the drugs Duract and Phen-Fen, the First Family Finance Company, and Kerr-McGee's Forest Products Division.
The event will be held at Luck F. Gambrell Center Auditorium. The public is invited to attend. There is no charge for admission. |
Annual Eggs & Issues is set for March 3rd
Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Emanuel County Farm Bureau, will present an "Eggs & Issues" breakfast on Saturday morning, March 3rd, at the Emanuel Medical Center Cafeteria. The breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m.
Representatives Butch Parrish, Greg Morris, Mack Jackson and State Senators Jack Hill and Jesse Stone have been invited to discuss this year's legislative session. A question and answer period will follow.
Tickets will be available starting Monday, Feb 13th, at the Chamber and at Emanuel County Farm Bureau. Call 237-6426 or 237-8848 for more information or to purchase tickets. |
Hotset Ribbon Cutting is held
 Over 70 dignitaries and citizens gathered Wednesday afternoon, January 18th, to celebrate the opening of Emanuel County's newest industry, Hotset.
Located at 713 Kite Road in the former state surplus warehouse, Hotset is Emanuel County's first foreign company to choose Swainsboro as the site for its operation. Hotset is a subsidiary of Hotset Worldwide with plants in Ludenscheid, Germany and the Island of Malta. The company has a number of sales offices located worldwide.
The company has been developing and manufacturing heating elements for numerous industrial applications since it was founded in 1973. The company has seen tremendous growth and expansion. The Swainsboro location will serve as sales, warehouse, distribution, and ultimately a manufacturing facility for the Americas, Canada, and Mexico.
In ceremonies, President and Managing Director-Americas, David Cieslica and CEO & Managing Director-Europe, Ralf Schwarzkopf welcomed the group and thanked them for their support of the company's decision to locate in Swainsboro.
"We are very excited about our move to Swainsboro and Emanuel County. We think we have a very bright future here," stated Schwarzkopf. He specifically thanked the City of Swainsboro, Emanuel County Commission, Swainsboro-Emanuel County Joint Development Authorities, and the Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce for the role that each played in supporting the company's expansion efforts.
State Senator Jack Hill and State Representative Butch Parrish presented a state flag to Mr. Schwarzkopf that had flown over the State Capitol.
Local development authorities and chamber officials had been working on the project since January, 2010. The company announced their decision to locate in Swainsboro in May, 2011. Since that time, the building has undergone extensive renovations. |
Bicentennial logo is approved
 At its regular January meeting the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners approved an official Bicentennial logo design. It is to be used to promote celebration of the County's Bicentennial year in 2012. A Bicentennial theme, "CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF SHARED HERITAGE" has also been slated. Flags, banners and signs will display the logo.
The Bicentennial logo depicts important elements of the local economy. It consists of an oval ring with a banner draped across it. An upper background shows a sky representing hopes for a brightly lit future. The lower background is a field representing our heritage rooted in green farms and forests. Superimposed in the oval ring consists of Pine Tree Festival graphic, a graduation cap representing education, buildings representing business and industry, and a tractor depicting growing of crops. Additionally, eight stars represent eight incorporated cities within Emanuel County. The banner displays Bicentennial years "1812-2012." |
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Valuable Options
If asked what the single most important factor is regarding health insurance and employee benefits would you answer cost? So would most of your peers. That's why finding ways to control those costs is so important in today's market.
One of the most effective is the Health Savings Account. Implementing an HSA allows you to select a lower cost health plan. Deposits are then made by the employee, the employer or both to an HSA account, either through your local bank or a specialty bank such as HSA Bank. This account can be used to pay for deductibles, co-pays and other qualified medical expenses. Unlike other reimbursement accounts there is no "use it or lose it" philosophy so amounts in the account carry over from year to year if not used.
The funds in the HSA account can be invested similarly to an IRA. Over time if medical expenses are low and contributions are made regularly to the HSA, the account can accumulate significant assets that can be used for health care tax free or used for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
For more information regarding HSA accounts and other employee benefit issues contact Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc. at 1-770-519-1214 or 1-800-782-8254 ext. 351. The MemberCare Alliance of Emanuel County program includes expert advice on many aspects of employee benefits and a variety of discounted insurance products, including group health insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long term care and term life insurance. For more information on any of these insurance offerings, please call a Chamber-member insurance agent, the Chamber at 237-6426 or Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc., |
Photo Contest Winner Announced
 The "Emanuel in Pictures" photo contest winner is Mrs. Shirley Price and she will receive $25.00 for her winning entry. The Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce sponsored the photo contest in an effort to document all Emanuel County has to offer for the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Camera Ready program.
"We would like to extend our appreciation to all the participants in the photo contest. It is our hope that with our growing archive of photographs, we will be able to get the attention of Film Companies and be selected for a motion picture or documentary," stated Bill Rogers Jr. Emanuel County was designated as camera-ready by the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment office in a special ceremony in Atlanta on October 7, 2010. Georgia's film and television industry is thriving with Georgia being ranked number one in the Southeast, and among the top five states in the nation for film and TV productions. |
Swainsboro Raceway to hold annual trade show
Swainsboro Raceway will hold its 12th Annual Trade Show and Swap Meet on February 4th. According to Paul Purvis, owner, folks can bring new or used parts to sell or trade at the event. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. Admission price is $5.00.
For thrill seekers, a three lap ride with local racecar drivers Henry Carter, Chesney Dixon, Jeremy Faircloth, Johnnie Tucker, Jr. or Terry Lumley is available at $25.
Open practice will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Pit admission is $10. Concessions will be available. |
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Chamber Banquet tickets on sale now!
Thursday night, February 9th, is the date for the 2012 Annual Chamber Banquet. The event will be held at the gymnasium at East Georgia College, beginning with a social at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The event is being moved to the gymnasium since the Richard L. Brown Room is now being used for student meals.
The STAR students and teachers will be recognized along with the "Small Business of the Year," "Large Business of the Year," and the "Person of the Year." Tickets are $35 per person and are available now at the chamber office. Also recognized will be the 2011 Leadership Emanuel Class.
Last year's event was sold out early, so make plans now to attend! |
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January 2012
Chamber
New Members |
| January 2012 Chamber Member Renewals |
AirStar Flight Support, Inc
Best Office Solutions
C & G Car Care, Inc.
Crossroads Cafe
Day Spring Enterprises
Drs. Broderick, Vaught & Dusek, P.C.
Herrington, Nick
J.A. Youngblood, Inc.
Jabo Metal Fabricating
Logan's Taxi Service
Palmer, Danny & Kathy
Pineland Telephone Cooperative
Sasser, R.H. Jr., DDS |
Thursday, February 2nd, 12:00 noon - Lunch & Learn Series, Sudie Fulford Learning Center
Thursday, February 2nd, 5:30pm - Death by Chocolate, Swainsboro Country Club
Friday, February 3rd, 3:30pm-5:00pm - East Georgia Health Care Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Saturday, February 4th - East Georgia College Homecoming
Tuesday, February 7th, 9:30am - Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce Executive Board meeting, Chamber Building
Thursday, February 9th, 11:00am - Vision Series presents speaker Wilbur Colom, East Georgia College Auditorium
Thursday, February 9th, 12:00 noon - Swainsboro/Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce Regular Board meeting, Chamber building
Thursday, February 9th - Annual Chamber Banquet, 6:30-Social, 7:00-Dinner
Thursday, February 9th, 7:00pm - Pilot Club Bingo, Swainsboro Moose Lodge
Tuesday, February 21st, 5:00pm - Swainsboro/Emanuel County Joint Development Authorities board meeting, Chamber building
Saturday, March 3rd, 8:00am - Eggs & Issues, Emanuel Medical Center Cafeteria |
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