Thursday, November 18, 2010

Pre-Legislative Session Meeting:Sen. Butterworth & Rep Harden, Education Seminar: Online Marketing Strategies, 2010 Shop Stephens Program

Weekly Chamber Update
Thursday November 18, 2010

Today from 9am to 10:30am we will visit with our SENATOR JIM BUTTERWORTH & REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL HARDEN in the Mitchel Allen Conference room at the Historic Train Depot. Join the City, County, Schools, Chamber, and Development Authority officials - as we meet to discuss community priorities - as well as the legislative priorities - for the upcoming General Assembly session. We hope to see you there!

Who is coming to the L-N-L today - called "Web Site, Social Media & Online Marketing Strategies". Did you know over 1200 people/month go to the Chamber’s Online Business Directory and click through to member's web sites?

The Chamber wants to assist all members with getting a 24-7 web presence! Come hear about opportunities to purchase a mini-web page or bigger web sites - as well as Online Directory Banner Ads. Also, get Tips & Tricks for getting better results from using Facebook and Email Marketing tools. That’s today 11am to 1pm in the Mitchell Allen Room. Cost is $10 and lunch will be served.

The Chamber’s Membership Committee is again raising the awareness of the importance of Buying Local this Holiday - to support our local economy. They are rolling out the NEW and IMPROVED Shop Stephens and Save program - and inviting member businesses to submit their Best Holiday Discounts now for upcoming marketing and promotions. Let’s make it EASY for our local shoppers to find the perfect gift items LOCALLY this holiday season.

Your Chamber is thankful for all our 400 plus members. Our Board and committee Chairs are committed to being the BEST / business / organization - representing their needs and interests. Your issues are our issues and your concerns are our concerns.

If you are curious and would like to learn more, please visit our web site at toccoagachamber.com and click to follow us on Facebook - and to read our Blog. Or call us to set an appointment at 706-886-2132.

That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber

Friday, November 5, 2010

Annual School System Report, Holiday Hot Deals, Web Site and Online Marketing Strategies Class

ONE - The Chamber’s Education Committee is Chaired by Greg Roach of North Georgia Technical College and Co-Chaired by Barry Roberts of Global Partitions.

The committee provides opportunities for member businesses - to build relationships with our schools - through the Partners-in-Education program - where businesses become vested and invested in our schools and school board - by volunteering time, money and expertise.

They are inviting you to attend the upcoming - Stephens County School System Annual Report Forum -to hear from our School Superintendent-Sherrie Whiten on our Schools System’s academic achievements - and future initiatives.

The Forum is set for Tuesday, November 16th at the North Georgia Technical College Currahee Campus from 11:00am – 1:00pm. Doors open at 10:30am.

Lunch will be served by Cabe Crest Catering - the cost is $8 for pre-registered guests and $10 for day-of registration. Please call the Chamber at 706-886-2132 to register and become a partner in education.

TWO - Your Chamber Membership Services Committee is Chaired by Mike Terrell of Fernside Package and Co-Chaired by Patti Joiner of Troup’s Studio and Hallmark. They are once again raising the importance of Buying Local - to support our local economy. They are rolling out the NEW and IMPORVED Shop Stephens and Save program – just in time for the Holidays! Member businesses are finalizing their discounts now - to make it EASY for local shoppers to find the perfect gift items this year - at a great price.

THREE - Your Chamber ‘s second quarter Education Seminar is titled “Web Site and Social Marketing Strategies” – it will be presented by our Chamber Web Designer Christy Harner of Currahee Graphics. Please call to reserve your place – that’s Thursday November 18 from 11am to 1pm in the Mitchell Allen Room. Cost is $8 for preregistration and $10 for day of.

Your Chamber is dedicated to guiding entrepreneurs and growing small businesses. We have access to experts who can assist you with your business interests and issues. Membership in the Chamber is the best return for your business investment. So get informed, get involved - and do your part to support our local economy. Call today - and set an appointment at 706-886-2132.

That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.