Thursday, October 21, 2010

You Have to Circulate to Percolate!

Have you ever heard the Chamber say “You have to circulate to percolate”? That means businesses have to continuously get out there, and promote their products and services to potential and new customers. As well as stay visible, and remind established customers that they appreciate their business.

The number one reason businesses join the Chamber of Commerce is because there are opportunities to network with over 400 members and meet new business contacts.

The Chamber is offering three great networking opportunities this month:

FIRST:
There is a Ribbon Cutting celebration for Convalescent Home Equipment TODAY at 10am at their NEW location on 1662 Falls Road, just up the hill from heir former location. Come meet the new office Manager Ashley Krivsky and let her tell you all the great things happening at Convalescent Home Equipment.

SECOND:
There is a very special Joint Business-After-Hours ALSO TODAY from 5pm-6:30pm. Mike and Colleen Terrell of Fernside Package Store - have partnered with the Cornerstone Restaurant - to bring us the first wine tasting event - ever for our T-SC Chamber members. The Jack Pot prize drawing is up to $325! Members need to RSVP to participate in the wine tasting - and must be present to win the Jack Pot.

FINALLY:
Next Thursday October 28th there is a “New Member Coffee” at 8:30am in the Depot Mitchel-Allen Conference Room.

Creative networking is more important today - than ever - to get more customers. Membership in the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce is the best return for your business investment.

So get informed, get involved - and do your part to support your Community. Call today - and set an appointment to learn how to grow with us - at 706-886-2132.

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

Thursday, October 7, 2010

2010 Successful Currahee Military Weekend Celebration

Weekly Chamber Update October 7, 2010

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society and the City Main Street program want to congratulate the community on making the 8th Annual Currahee Military reunion and weekend a huge success.

Together we "rolled out the red carpet" for the Camp Toccoa Veterans, the Fort Campbell spouses of the current deployed soldiers, and all our visitors. It was a memorable weekend to honor the men of Camp Toccoa and show appreciation for our military’s commitment to our country.

The event also served to teach WWII history through the Veteran and Re-enactor school visits as well as Carl Fennell’s event logo - depicting the four regiments who trained at Camp Toccoa.

All reports indicate there was record participation in the weekend activities. And businesses benefited from the great success.

There were over 65 sponsors recognized and hundreds of volunteers who support the 11 activities during the Currahee Military Weekend Celebration.

It took our entire community – City, County, Education, Civic, Business and Ministerial sectors to make this event successful. The Planning Committee’s future goal is to continue to grow this event to successfully recreate the authentic Camp Toccoa Town.

Event t-shirts are still available for purchase at the Currahee Military Museum Gift Shop. Also, the Chamber is requesting photos and weekend stories be submitted and shared at the Welcome Center and Chamber Office. Mark your calendars for the 2011 event on September 30–October 2, 2011.

I have one more announcement for you today:

The Government Affairs Committee of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce & WNEG Radio are sponsoring a Political Forum prior to the November 2nd General Election on Thursday, October 7th at the Stephens County Historical Court House, upstairs Court Room, downtown Toccoa at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend and if you arriving by 6:30pm, you will be given the opportunity to submit written questions to the Moderator.

Confirmed candidates include: for County Commissioner Post 1 – Commissioner Harold Andrews (Incumbent) & Ms. Michelle Jamieson; for Georgia House of Representatives District 28 - Representative Michael Harden (Incumbent) & Mr. Chris Irvin; and for the 10th U.S. Congressional District candidate Mr. Russell Edwards will attend and have an opportunity to introduce himself and answer questions.

The forum will be broadcast live over WNEG’s web site, www.wnegradio.com, right after “Crunch-time.” Then, it will re-play on AM630 radio next Tuesday, October 12th at 5:30p.m.

Have you been thinking lately about joining the Chamber? Membership pays a high rate of interest - in personal contacts, community betterment and civic pride. Call today to schedule an appointment to learn more at 706-886-2132.

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