Thursday, January 28, 2010

2010 Community Branding Survey

January 27, 2010

The Georgia tourism industry gathered for the 2010 Tourism Day at the Capitol this week to celebrate the significant role tourism plays in Georgia’s economy - as the 2nd largest industry behind agriculture.

The tourism industry presented a BIG check to the state, representing the $850 million generated in state tax revenue, from tourism-related expenditures.

Your Chamber was recognized as one of 41 agencies who received grant funding from the state to promote tourism. Our Tourism Promotion Committee is using that funding to renew the Toccoa-Stephens County brand - for a new County advertising campaign - as well for a new County brochure and postcards.

So have we heard from you yet? Have you filled out the 2010 Community Branding Survey? We hope all Toccoa-Stephens County citizens will join us in our effort - and share what makes Toccoa-Stephens County special and unique to them.

Please visit www.toccoagachamber.com and click on the survey link on the bottom left of the Chamber’s home page.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Monday, January 18, 2010

Toccoa-Stephens County Leadership Team Attends Georgia Chamber Events

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber organized a leadership team to attend the January 11-12, 2010 Georgia Chamber Annual Meeting Dinner and Eggs & Issues Breakfast, along with Senator Butterworth and Representative Harden.

At the dinner we heard from keynote speaker, Governor Mike Huchabee who shared his thoughts on national issues including healthcare, education and the federal deficit.

At the breakfast we heard from the Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, the newly elected Speaker of the House David Ralston and Governor SOnny Perdue. They reviewed many of the key challenges the legislators are facing as the 2010 General Assembly gets underway, such as the economy, water, transportation and education.

The leadership group from Toccoa-Stephens County networked with legislators, state agency representatives, and fellow Chamber and Development Authority colleagues to build and sustain relationships and goodwill as well as advance our agenda priorities including Hwy 17 expansion and keeping Traveler's Rest open for visitation.

It was a great opportunity for the leadership team to bond and share our community spirit and pride with key officials.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Chamber Membership is a Key Component of any Businss Plan

It's a brand new year and a great time to remind our readers that membership in the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber is a key component of any business plan. Networking and promotion are just a few of the benefits that Chamber membership can bring. We provide an opportunity for businesses to do together - what no business can do by itself. We are affordable and tax deductible. What business wouldn't want to be a member of the Chamber? Please call the TSC Chamber at 706-886-2132 for a consultaiton on all the benefits of membership.