Vision, Focus, Resolve - A Letter from the Chairman, Barry Roberts
First I want to personally thank you for your membership in the Chamber. Because of your investment and that of a record 425(+) other business minded members in Toccoa Stephens County, our Chamber remains the best business advocacy organization in our community. Our fiscal year is halfway over and with New Year’s it’s a good time to reflect on accomplishments and share plans for the future.
Our Ambassador Team led by Tammy Riddle at Stephens Federal Bank has been a great success. The Chamber now stays- in-touch with our current members and reaches out to potential members better than we ever have. We will grow our Ambassador Team to 30 and work together to grow the Chamber membership and improve the member experience.
Also, our Board of Directors has really stepped up this year. They were challenged to serve on partner Boards, attend government meetings and streamline the Chamber’s business plan. Our Board is the most educated and engaged group of leaders the Chamber has ever had. We will continue to focus on servant leadership and making a more effective and efficient Chamber.
I am proud of the Staff, Ambassador Team and the Board of Directors and the we’ve accomplished so far. By bringing together business leaders and elected officials, the Chamber can create positive change that will make Toccoa-Stephens County a place for businesses can grow and thrive. We look forward to the opportunity to lead the community in creating a common vision to guide important decisions for revitalization and managing growth.
It is an honor to serve as your Chairman. We look forward to your continued support for our important work ahead.
Are you making a New Year’s Resolution this year? An Update from the President, Wendi Bailey
The Chamber also connects people to business with Thursday Ribbon Cuttings and After Hours. Coming soon! The chamber is hosting a Clergy Appreciation Breakfast in March and the Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony will follow soon after.
rectory listings & banner ads spots. 3. Business planning? Great! The Chamber has a Business Plan competition kicking off in February. Chamber has what you need to grow and prosper in 2011!rectory listings & banner ads spots. 3. Business planning? Great! The Chamber has a Business Plan competition kicking off in February. Chamber has what you need to grow and prosper in 2011! That’s great too! Over 5,000 people visit the Chamber's Online Business Directory each month. Shoppers will first link to the member's directory page, then link to their business web site, they can click on the map for directions and can even email the business. All this from the Online Business Directory! Coming soon! Look for a GREAT deal on a member directory web page. Did you see the first member co-op commercial with Cornerstone Antiques and Dream Giver’s Art Gallery? It’s on our YouTube page now.
Maybe your resolution is to cut more costs? Have you checked into the discounts on Blue Cross Blue Shield and Auto Owners insurance products? Through the Drugs Don’t Work program there are discounts on Worker’s Compensation premiums, too. Have you seen the NEW Hot Deals Newsletter? Chamber members promote their Member-to-Member discounts, to support fellow members, and encourage buying local. Coming soon! Look for a formal “Preferred Chamber Customer” program.
Your Chamber Board, Staff and Ambassadors truly care about our members and we work hard to figure out ways to make members more successful and happy. We welcome your suggestions! Because Together We Win!
