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.

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