This week is Entrepreneur & Small Business Week. To celebrate the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee, Chaired by Michelle Lamping of First Citizens Bank, invited “cottage” or home businesses, startups, and existing small businesses to a luncheon to kick off the Chamber’s Business Plan Competition. The luncheon was sponsored by First Citizens Bank and Sanders & Ranck Law Offices.
Please recognize our Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses attending: Finnegan’s Baked Goods, Reynold’s Pool & Spa, Big A Signs & Tees, Fab Four Store, Debbie Vazquez Floral Designs, Brett Walker IT Services, Jolan Stoltz Infinite Possibilities Internet Broadcasting and Jim Cason’s Handicap Furniture.
Also in attendance was the Toccoa Falls College Business Department students and faculty, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), North Georgia Technical College and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).
A Business Plan Competition was announced and the businesses were invited to create or refine their business plans with support from the Business students and providers. The Plans will be judged by the Committee and the winner will receive business services and support prizes including legal services from Sanders & Ranck, a waived City business license fee, a free Chamber of Commerce membership and free advertising on WNEG Radio. The winner will be announced Wednesday May 25th in celebration of National Business Week.
1. Next Thursday March 3rd we will have a Business After Hours for all the Stephens County Partners in Education. This program matches schools with businesses to promote better understanding of public education and provide resources for the students and staff. The Business After Hours is the Chamber’s way to recognize and thank the businesses who are committed to our schools - and to student success.
2. The Magic Show is back in town on Friday, March 4th. Plan to eat your dinner before hand at the GBCC and then see Magician Garry and his lovely wife Mihala. The act this year will be new and exciting, and includes live leopards, ducks and doves! Come by the Welcome Center to get your tickets for both the dinner and the show today.
3. Finally, please go eat your next meal at the Sonic Drive In. February is Chamber month and we only have a few more days in February to reach our fundraising goal for the Chamber. Go see new owner James Addison and thank him for his food, fun and fellowship. Tell the carhop you support your Chamber and they will donate 25% of the sales.
Remember the Chamber’s mission is to be a business advocate, community partner and economic development stimulator. We offer a variety of networking, marketing and education programs to grow your business. You can follow our Blog and follow us on Facebook. We ’re here when you are ready!
That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.
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