SPLOST VI

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

Early voting has begun and continues through November 1st. Election Day is November 5^th. Stephens County voters are casting ballots on SPLOST VI, a continuation of the one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.

Would you like learn more about SPLOST?  Barry Hodges, Chair of the “Stephens County Friends of SPLOST VI” committee will present at a Town Hall meeting set for Monday October 28^th at 5:30pm in the Historic Courthouse.

The presentation includes an overview of the SPLOST, a review of the completed SPLOST “V” projects and a review of the proposed SPLOST “VI” projects.  There will be a question and answer period following the presentation.

Barry recently spoke at the Rotary Club of Toccoa.  He and his committee have been distributing SPLOST VI informational fliers.  If you would like to have Barry present to your civic or church group meeting please call the Chamber at 706-886-2132.

I have a few announcements for you:

Please mark your calendars and save the date for the Stephens County School System’s “Annual Report Forum” presented by School Superintendent Sherrie Whiten.  The luncheon is set for Tuesday November 12^th from 11am to 1pm at Gate Cottage.     

Today we have a Business After Hours from 5pm-6:30pm hosted by the Power House for Kids at their location on highway 123.  Jackpot is up to $100 and you must be present to win.

On Friday we have a Ribbon Cutting for the Royal Foods Store new owner at 10am at his location on 123 just past PTL Equipment on the right heading to Jeanette Jamieson Parkway.

·         Have you seen the 2013 Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home at the Currahee Club yet? It’s open every Friday through Sunday, now through December 22.  The home is beautifully decorated and features furniture made by Habersham and art created by local artists.   

Your Chamber helps you market your business, meet other business owners and continue your business education. Visit toccoagachamber.com to see the list of 465 members who are building a better community.  Join us today! Call 706-886-2132. That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey, your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.