Weekly Chamber Update 2-7-13

February 7, 2013

Leadership Day at the Capitol was this past Monday. Representatives from the State leadership development programs provided remarks to celebrate the day including 4-H, J.W Fanning Institute for Leadership Development and the Georgia Academy for Economic Development.

Greg Roach, Chairman of Leadership Toccoa-Stephens County attended and represented our local programs. Greg is the Director of the North Georgia Technical College Currahee Campus and serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board, Executive Committee. For a list of the Leadership Board members please visit www.toccoagachamber.com.

Also attending was Main Street Director Connie Tabor, a recent graduate from the Georgia Academy for Economic Development class - along with Kinloch Dunlap and Danette Smith. 

We were reminded that leadership begins by having the heart of a servant, putting the needs of people and community ahead of their own. Leaders discover issues they are passionate about - and give their time addressing them. Leaders have vision, they are bold, and they have perseverance to realize the vision.  They develop their styles and influencing skills by serving on local Committees and Boards. They never stop learning and never stop serving. They mentor future leaders and inspire others to volunteer and engage.       

The 2013 Leadership T-SC class is graduating next Tuesday, February 12th. This is significant as it is the first class to graduate since the T-SC TOMORROW visioning program held the Community Input Meeting, where leadership was identified as a top community priority. We look forward to the 2013 Graduation Ceremony and we thank them for their future service. 

Few announcements for you today:

TODAY is the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Stephens County Hospital’s new practice,  Dr. Fordyce, at his office on Falls Rd. That’s 10am at 218 Falls Road.  Hope to see you there!

Also, TODAY we will recognize the 2013 Stephens County School System STAR Student and STAR Teacher at 3:30pm at the High School.

Next Wednesday is the Annual Career Fair for the Middle School 8^th Graders.  The kids will get to meet with representatives of a variety of careers and tour the high school and CTAE class rooms. 

If you would like more information about any of these programs please call the Chamber at 706-886-2132.

The Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce is the Community’s leading advocate and champion for business. We provide leadership opportunities and business building initiatives that focus on the critical priorities of our Community. Our business is your business!

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