WNEG Weekly Chamber Update - July 10, 2013

Weekly Chamber Update as heard on WNEG AM 630 every Thursday at 6:45am, 12:45pm and 5:45pm.

Hello this is Wendi Bailey your Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President with your Weekly Chamber Update.

At the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on May 22^nd, Barry Roberts, Chair of the T-SC TOMORROW VISIONING effort rolled out the vision for Toccoa-Stephens County. Twelve themes were identified and presented from the results of the “Community Input” meeting with the J.W. Fanning Institute back in September 2012.

Champions are now named as representatives of the themes. These Champions are committed citizens who, by virtue of their positions, are leading the efforts around their themes. They currently serve on committees and participate in events related to their assigned themes.

The goal is to make the most efficient use of our community’s limited resources by avoiding duplication of efforts and by focusing everyone on a single long-term vision. The Champions will meet with the Visioning “Leadership Action Team” on July 23^rd and we’ve set the date for the next “Community Input” meeting with the J.W. Fanning Institute on September 12^th at 6pm at the NGTC Currahee Campus.

If you’d like a copy of the Toccoa-Stephens County community vision, please come by the Chamber or call 706-886-2132.

I have a few announcements for you:

The Chamber is presenting a “Customer Service & Hospitality Training” on Thursday August 8^th facilitated by Ruth King of NGTC from 11:30an to 1pm in the Mitchel Allen Room. Customer Service is the new PR and it can make or break your business. Participants will learn “customer service” tips and how to best promote Toccoa-Stephens County’s tourist attractions, activities and events. Save the date for Thursday August 8^th     

Today we have a special grand opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Swilling’s and Just Right Catering at their new location on Doyle Street in Downtown Toccoa. Hope to see you there!

There is still time to register for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Power Lunch with Chamber President and CEO, Chris Clark on Thursday July 25^th at the Currahee Club from 11:30am to 1pm.   

Finally, this Saturday morning is the Sage Market, Saturday afternoon Star Trek is playing at the Schaefer Center and Saturday night don’t miss Eddie & the Public Speakers playing live at the Ida Cox music festival on Doyle Street from 7pm to 10pm. That’s good music every Saturday night – through the end of July! 

Our business is your business! The Chamber offers enhanced visibility, referrals and assistance with business challenges. Join us today and let’s work together for a better Toccoa-Stephens County.

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