Have you seen the Chamber’s web page lately? It’s like we need an electronic Ribbon Cutting!
Visit www.toccoagachamber.com and check out the new “Featured business page” with member’s pictures and articles, and the new Available Retail Property page, and the new banner advertisements and the new Hot Deals. Click on the new Face book page, LIKE us and then upload a picture of your store front and post your business news.
And finally, click on the Business Directory to see the new “enhanced” listings. These members are separating themselves from the competition - in their business category - and they can track their hits stats, too. They get a business logo next to their listing, 3 paragraphs about their business, 5 bullet points, 6 photos, 20 words to enhance their search-ability and they can edit as often as they wish. It’s that quick and easy – you could have a web page tomorrow! Let us help you enhance your online visibility. We’ll come to your business place and show you how to do it. Call us today!
3 Announcements:
Yesterday, the Chamber’s EcD Development Committee Chaired by Michelle Lamping of First Citizens Bank, had an “Entrepreneur Coffee” to collect the 1st round DRAFTS of the Business Plans from the participants in the Chamber’s Business Plan competition. We have 9 Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses in the challenge Next steps are to partner them with the Business Students at TFC and other resource providers to refine their plans and re-submit the final version on April 13th. The prize list continues to grow! We are now offering over $1,000 in business products and services.
Good Luck to our Business Plan Competitors – 1) Finnegan’s Baked Goods, 2) Reynold’s Pool & Spa, 3) Big A Signs & Tees, 4) The Fab Four Store, 5) Distinctive Floral Vision, 6) Brett Walker IT Services, 7) Infinite Possibilities Internet Broadcasting, 8) Jim Cason’s Handicap Furniture and 9) Martin Personal Assistance Services.
Today, we have a Business-After-Hours from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Boys & Girls Club on Whitman Street. Come by and say hello to Director Oliver Dorsey and let him tell you about all the great things he has going on there for our youth. The Jack Pot is up to $450 and you must be present to win.
Next Tuesday, we have the STAR Student & Teacher The Chamber is pleased to announce Sara Porter is the 2011 PAGE STAR Student for the Stephens County School System. Sara is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff and Teresa Porter of Toccoa. Sara selected Mrs. Wynette Neal as her STAR teacher who taught her Gifted Social Studies class when she was in the 8th grade at the Middle School. The reception will be at 5pm at the School System Central Office Tugaloo room.
Remember the Chamber’s mission is to be a business advocate, community partner and economic development stimulator.
Members are a Chamber lifeblood. During the month of March if a member recruits a new member they will receive a credit on their membership renewal. Come grow with us!
That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
2011 STAR Student and Teacher Announced in Toccoa-Stephens County
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce
RECEPTION DATE: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
TIME: 5pm
LOCATION: District Office, 2332 Mize Rd Toccoa, Tugaloo Room
Contacts:
Chamber of Commerce President: Wendi Bailey 706-886-2132
Chamber Education Committee Chair: Greg Roach, NGTC Currahee Campus Director 706-779-8113
Chamber Education Committee Vice Chair, Board of Directors Vice Chair: Barry Roberts, Global Partitions 706-827-2700
School Superintendent: Sherrie Whiten 706-886-9415
High School Principal: Felton Stephens 706-886-6825
High School Guidance Counselor: Susan Carman 706-886-6825
The PAGE Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program, in its 53rd year, is sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Education. The mission is to recruit, develop, retain and recognize outstanding teachers for all Georgia students.
To obtain the STAR nomination, high school seniors must have the highest score on a single test date on the three-part SAT and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average.
The Chamber is pleased to announce Sara Porter is the 2011 PAGE STAR Student for the Stephens County School System. Sara is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff and Teresa Porter of Toccoa. Sara selected Mrs. Wynette Neal as her STAR teacher who taught her Gifted Social Studies class when she was in the 8th grade at the Middle School.
The Chamber of Commerce is the sponsoring organization of the Stephens County School System STAR Program and partners with the High School to honor these students and teachers. The Education Committee Chair is Greg Roach, Director of the NGTC Currahee Campus and the Vice Chair is Barry Roberts, Plant Manager of Global Partitions. Committee members include representatives from the Middle School, High School, Department of Labor, Partners for Success and the Education Literacy Foundation.
A special reception will be held at the District Office Tugaloo Room to recognize the STAR student and teacher on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 5pm before the School Board meeting. Faculty and staff along with legislative representatives including Congressman Paul Broun’s office, the Stephens County Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce Board are among the invited to attend.
Since its inception, the STAR program has honored more than 22,000 students and the teachers they have selected as having had the most influence on their academic success. “We are very proud of both our STAR student and teacher and the academic excellence they exemplify,” said Sherrie Whiten, School Superintendent. “We wish Sara the best as she goes on to compete for region honors.” The Region Banquet is sponsored by Chief Judge Brenda Weaver of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit and will be held at the First Baptist Church of Jasper on Thursday, March 24th at 7pm.
Other events supported by the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee include the Job Fair, Career Fair, Partners-In-Education Business After Hours, School System Annual Report Forum and the upcoming Stephens County Scholars Reception set for Tuesday, April 19th, at the District Office Tugaloo Room, at 5pm.
RECEPTION DATE: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
TIME: 5pm
LOCATION: District Office, 2332 Mize Rd Toccoa, Tugaloo Room
Contacts:
Chamber of Commerce President: Wendi Bailey 706-886-2132
Chamber Education Committee Chair: Greg Roach, NGTC Currahee Campus Director 706-779-8113
Chamber Education Committee Vice Chair, Board of Directors Vice Chair: Barry Roberts, Global Partitions 706-827-2700
School Superintendent: Sherrie Whiten 706-886-9415
High School Principal: Felton Stephens 706-886-6825
High School Guidance Counselor: Susan Carman 706-886-6825
The PAGE Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program, in its 53rd year, is sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Education. The mission is to recruit, develop, retain and recognize outstanding teachers for all Georgia students.
To obtain the STAR nomination, high school seniors must have the highest score on a single test date on the three-part SAT and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average.
The Chamber is pleased to announce Sara Porter is the 2011 PAGE STAR Student for the Stephens County School System. Sara is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff and Teresa Porter of Toccoa. Sara selected Mrs. Wynette Neal as her STAR teacher who taught her Gifted Social Studies class when she was in the 8th grade at the Middle School.
The Chamber of Commerce is the sponsoring organization of the Stephens County School System STAR Program and partners with the High School to honor these students and teachers. The Education Committee Chair is Greg Roach, Director of the NGTC Currahee Campus and the Vice Chair is Barry Roberts, Plant Manager of Global Partitions. Committee members include representatives from the Middle School, High School, Department of Labor, Partners for Success and the Education Literacy Foundation.
A special reception will be held at the District Office Tugaloo Room to recognize the STAR student and teacher on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 5pm before the School Board meeting. Faculty and staff along with legislative representatives including Congressman Paul Broun’s office, the Stephens County Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce Board are among the invited to attend.
Since its inception, the STAR program has honored more than 22,000 students and the teachers they have selected as having had the most influence on their academic success. “We are very proud of both our STAR student and teacher and the academic excellence they exemplify,” said Sherrie Whiten, School Superintendent. “We wish Sara the best as she goes on to compete for region honors.” The Region Banquet is sponsored by Chief Judge Brenda Weaver of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit and will be held at the First Baptist Church of Jasper on Thursday, March 24th at 7pm.
Other events supported by the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee include the Job Fair, Career Fair, Partners-In-Education Business After Hours, School System Annual Report Forum and the upcoming Stephens County Scholars Reception set for Tuesday, April 19th, at the District Office Tugaloo Room, at 5pm.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Entrepreneur & Small Business Week Celebration, Business Plan Competition
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.
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.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Chamber's Entrepreneur & Small Business Week Luncheon, February 23, 2010
Entrepreneur & Small Business Week Luncheon set for February 23, 2010
WHAT: Entrepreneur and Small Business Week Kicks off the Business Plan Competition
DATE: Wednesday, February 23rd
TIME: 12pm to 1pm
PLACE: Historic Train Depot Mitchell Allen Conference Room, 160 North Alexander Street, Toccoa 30577
RSVP: Chamber of Commerce – Wendi Bailey 706-886-2132, Chair of the Economic Development Committee Michelle Lamping, First Citizens Bank – 706-886-9421
The Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development (EcD) Committee is Chaired by Michelle Lamping of First Citizens Bank and Co-Chaired by Jay Doss of Skelton Morris Associates.
EcD Committee members include Matt Skilling – Sanders & Ranck, Connie Tabor – Toccoa Mainstreet, Lisa Prickett – Literacy Foundation, Bill Wheeler – GA Baptist Conference Center, Bobby Davis – TSC Airport, Tim Martin – TSC Development Authority, Mark Wilkinson – Wilkinson Lumber and Hayley Knight – TSC Hospital.
Entrepreneur and Small Business Week is February 21st through the 25th. The EcD Committee is now actively recruiting “cottage” or home businesses, startups, and/or existing small businesses to participate in a luncheon to kick off the upcoming Business Plan Competition.
The luncheon is sponsored by First Citizens Bank and Sanders & Ranck Law Offices. It is set for Wednesday, February 23rd at 12pm in the Mitchell Allen Conference room. Please RSVP by calling the Chamber at 706-886-2132.
The Committee has partnered with the Toccoa Falls College Business Department, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), North Georgia Technical College and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). The goal is to match the resource providers with the participants and create or refine their business plans.
Businesses will compete for sponsored business services and support, including legal services from Sanders & Ranck and a free Chamber of Commerce membership. There will be a winner announced at the conclusion of the competition.
Do you or someone you know have a business idea? Do you have a business plan that needs some attention? Do you need resources and support to get your business off the ground, or take it to the next level? Call the Chamber to register for the luncheon today.
WHAT: Entrepreneur and Small Business Week Kicks off the Business Plan Competition
DATE: Wednesday, February 23rd
TIME: 12pm to 1pm
PLACE: Historic Train Depot Mitchell Allen Conference Room, 160 North Alexander Street, Toccoa 30577
RSVP: Chamber of Commerce – Wendi Bailey 706-886-2132, Chair of the Economic Development Committee Michelle Lamping, First Citizens Bank – 706-886-9421
The Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development (EcD) Committee is Chaired by Michelle Lamping of First Citizens Bank and Co-Chaired by Jay Doss of Skelton Morris Associates.
EcD Committee members include Matt Skilling – Sanders & Ranck, Connie Tabor – Toccoa Mainstreet, Lisa Prickett – Literacy Foundation, Bill Wheeler – GA Baptist Conference Center, Bobby Davis – TSC Airport, Tim Martin – TSC Development Authority, Mark Wilkinson – Wilkinson Lumber and Hayley Knight – TSC Hospital.
Entrepreneur and Small Business Week is February 21st through the 25th. The EcD Committee is now actively recruiting “cottage” or home businesses, startups, and/or existing small businesses to participate in a luncheon to kick off the upcoming Business Plan Competition.
The luncheon is sponsored by First Citizens Bank and Sanders & Ranck Law Offices. It is set for Wednesday, February 23rd at 12pm in the Mitchell Allen Conference room. Please RSVP by calling the Chamber at 706-886-2132.
The Committee has partnered with the Toccoa Falls College Business Department, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), North Georgia Technical College and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). The goal is to match the resource providers with the participants and create or refine their business plans.
Businesses will compete for sponsored business services and support, including legal services from Sanders & Ranck and a free Chamber of Commerce membership. There will be a winner announced at the conclusion of the competition.
Do you or someone you know have a business idea? Do you have a business plan that needs some attention? Do you need resources and support to get your business off the ground, or take it to the next level? Call the Chamber to register for the luncheon today.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa Day at the Capitol
Press Release - February 4, 2011
Toccoa-Stephens County’s Fireworks Over Toccoa Day at the Capitol is Thursday, February 10, 2011
Contacts:
Wendi Bailey – President Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce, 706-886-2132
Tim Martin – Executive Director of the Stephens County Development Authority, 706-886-4242
Jeffrey Stepakoff - Assistant Professor of Screen & Script Writing Department of English Kennesaw State University, 678-797-2360
Toccoa-Stephens County’s “Fireworks Over Toccoa” Day is set for Thursday February 10, 2011. Our theme this year is “Fireworks Over Toccoa” taken from the book released by author Jeffrey Stepakoff.
“We are honored to have Jeffrey as our special guest this year, says Wendi Bailey, T-SC Chamber of Commerce President. “He is an accomplished writer who has spent a great deal of time learning about Toccoa for his book. Each legislator will receive an autographed, hard copy of his book, Fireworks Over Toccoa which will this month be released in paperback and is destined to become a major motion picture soon thereafter.”
The House and Senate will each read Resolutions officially proclaiming February 10 as T-SC’s Fireworks Over Toccoa Day. There will be Team Toccoa photos taken with the Governor, LT Governor, Secretary of State and Speaker of the House.
A luncheon will be held for key officials sponsored by local businesses including 1st Franklin Financial, North Georgia Credit Union, Georgia Power and the law offices of Sanders & Ranck. In the afternoon, the Toccoa-Stephens County delegation will pair up to visit the Chairmen of the House and Senate Committees important
to the citizens of Toccoa-Stephens County.
This is a collaborative effort highlighting our Community assets and ttractions. “It is a wonderful opportunity for our team to review legislative issues and concerns including infrastructure, transportation, water supply, tourism product development, education and labor force – just to name a few,” says Tim Martin, Executive
Director of the Development Authority. “It is also a great way to thank our legislators and state agencies for their service, build good will, and tell everyone how much we respect and enjoy working with Senator
Butterworth and Representative Harden.”
“A July 2010 Georgia Trend business magazine article about T-SC was titled “Working Together” says Mayor Janice English. “It highlighted our strength of leadership and the team spirit that provides the ability to make a difference in our community. T-SC’s Fireworks Over Toccoa Day at the Capitol is just another example of that.”
Last year was a great success with over 45 local citizens representing businesses, County and City Government, Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce. This year the T-SC Youth Leadership and a group from the Community’s Senior Center will also attend. For more information please contact the Chamber at 706-886-2132 or the Development Authority at 706-886-4242.
Toccoa-Stephens County’s Fireworks Over Toccoa Day at the Capitol is Thursday, February 10, 2011
Contacts:
Wendi Bailey – President Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce, 706-886-2132
Tim Martin – Executive Director of the Stephens County Development Authority, 706-886-4242
Jeffrey Stepakoff - Assistant Professor of Screen & Script Writing Department of English Kennesaw State University, 678-797-2360
Toccoa-Stephens County’s “Fireworks Over Toccoa” Day is set for Thursday February 10, 2011. Our theme this year is “Fireworks Over Toccoa” taken from the book released by author Jeffrey Stepakoff.
“We are honored to have Jeffrey as our special guest this year, says Wendi Bailey, T-SC Chamber of Commerce President. “He is an accomplished writer who has spent a great deal of time learning about Toccoa for his book. Each legislator will receive an autographed, hard copy of his book, Fireworks Over Toccoa which will this month be released in paperback and is destined to become a major motion picture soon thereafter.”
The House and Senate will each read Resolutions officially proclaiming February 10 as T-SC’s Fireworks Over Toccoa Day. There will be Team Toccoa photos taken with the Governor, LT Governor, Secretary of State and Speaker of the House.
A luncheon will be held for key officials sponsored by local businesses including 1st Franklin Financial, North Georgia Credit Union, Georgia Power and the law offices of Sanders & Ranck. In the afternoon, the Toccoa-Stephens County delegation will pair up to visit the Chairmen of the House and Senate Committees important
to the citizens of Toccoa-Stephens County.
This is a collaborative effort highlighting our Community assets and ttractions. “It is a wonderful opportunity for our team to review legislative issues and concerns including infrastructure, transportation, water supply, tourism product development, education and labor force – just to name a few,” says Tim Martin, Executive
Director of the Development Authority. “It is also a great way to thank our legislators and state agencies for their service, build good will, and tell everyone how much we respect and enjoy working with Senator
Butterworth and Representative Harden.”
“A July 2010 Georgia Trend business magazine article about T-SC was titled “Working Together” says Mayor Janice English. “It highlighted our strength of leadership and the team spirit that provides the ability to make a difference in our community. T-SC’s Fireworks Over Toccoa Day at the Capitol is just another example of that.”
Last year was a great success with over 45 local citizens representing businesses, County and City Government, Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce. This year the T-SC Youth Leadership and a group from the Community’s Senior Center will also attend. For more information please contact the Chamber at 706-886-2132 or the Development Authority at 706-886-4242.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
T-SC Businesses Are Enhancing Their Online Presence
Have you seen the Chamber’s web site lately? Hits to the site are increasing every month. They jumped from 2,000 to 7,000 last month due to the "Buy Local" program and the Holiday Hot Deals. Our members can track hits to their business every month, too.
Our goal is to continue to enhance our Chamber Member's online visibility in 2011. To do that, we've partnered with Currahee Graphics. If you are just starting out then a Facebook page may suit you, if you have an established business then Banner ads will better suit you.
Christy Harner from Currahee Graphics is here this week meeting with members. And there is a Lunch-N-Learn presentation today at 11am in the Mitchell Allen room at the Depot. Please plan to attend and let us match your online marketing needs with our products and services at the best price. Or call us to schedule your one-on-one appointment today.
Three Announcements for You:
1st - there is a Ribbon Cutting Today at 10am for the new Sanders Drugs. Come meet Clint Sanders at his new location on Falls Rd in Toccoa.
2nd – there is a New Member Reception Today at 5pm for all our new members over the past year. Ambassadors will be there, too. It is a great way to learn how others are using the Chamber membership to grow their customer base and make more money.
3rd - Next Thursday we have a Ribbon Cutting at the new Gloria Adams Adult Day Care Center.
Check out our Facebook page and see a picture of the Team we took to Atlanta on Tuesday for the Eggs & Issues event - and the Tourism Day at the Capitol. Then post your business news, too.
Our goal is to continue to enhance our Chamber Member's online visibility in 2011. To do that, we've partnered with Currahee Graphics. If you are just starting out then a Facebook page may suit you, if you have an established business then Banner ads will better suit you.
Christy Harner from Currahee Graphics is here this week meeting with members. And there is a Lunch-N-Learn presentation today at 11am in the Mitchell Allen room at the Depot. Please plan to attend and let us match your online marketing needs with our products and services at the best price. Or call us to schedule your one-on-one appointment today.
Three Announcements for You:
1st - there is a Ribbon Cutting Today at 10am for the new Sanders Drugs. Come meet Clint Sanders at his new location on Falls Rd in Toccoa.
2nd – there is a New Member Reception Today at 5pm for all our new members over the past year. Ambassadors will be there, too. It is a great way to learn how others are using the Chamber membership to grow their customer base and make more money.
3rd - Next Thursday we have a Ribbon Cutting at the new Gloria Adams Adult Day Care Center.
Check out our Facebook page and see a picture of the Team we took to Atlanta on Tuesday for the Eggs & Issues event - and the Tourism Day at the Capitol. Then post your business news, too.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Buy Local, Online Marketing Opportunities, Business Plan Competition, Coats for Kids, Volunteer in the Welcome Center
BUY LOCALLY
Can you believe there are only 9 days until Christmas? Have you gone to the Chamber’s web site and printed one of the great holiday hot deals? “Buying Locally” has never been so easy! There are over 35 businesses with all kinds of gift discounts. There are many “dining discounts” too! Remember our mantra is Shop Stephens and Save!
ONLINE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
The new year is a great time for you to think about getting a 24/7 web presence. The Chamber’s web site receives over 1200 hits per month. Let us help you create a Facebook page, a mini web page or a bigger web site for your business. Members who already have web site will want to enhance their visibility by purchasing banner ads on the Chamber's web site. We are setting appointments now and look forward to providing this new service for our members.
BUSINESS IDEA COMPETITION
Our Economic Development Committee is planning a Business Plan Competition. Entrepreneurs will be invited to compete to win “start-up” business services and support - to put into operation a for-profit business in Toccoa-Stephens County. If you have an idea for a business plan that you think would win please call the Chamber to learn more today.
VOLUNTEER IN THE WELCOME CENTER
The new year is also a great time to think about giving back to your community. Stephens County is known for its hospitality - and we need new, friendly faces - to staff the Welcome Center. Come make new friends - and help our visitors find what they are looking for.
COATS FOR KIDS
The Welcome Center is collecting new or gently used, warm, winter coats - to keep the students of Stephens county warm throughout the winter. Help us help our kids - by making a donation – the deadline is January 14th.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
There are so many great ways to get more visibility and get more customers. Host a Network Toccoa, a Business After Hours, teach a seminar on your product and service. The Chamber is here when you are ready! Just call us at 706-886-2132. Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and sign up to follow our Blog, too.
That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.
Can you believe there are only 9 days until Christmas? Have you gone to the Chamber’s web site and printed one of the great holiday hot deals? “Buying Locally” has never been so easy! There are over 35 businesses with all kinds of gift discounts. There are many “dining discounts” too! Remember our mantra is Shop Stephens and Save!
ONLINE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
The new year is a great time for you to think about getting a 24/7 web presence. The Chamber’s web site receives over 1200 hits per month. Let us help you create a Facebook page, a mini web page or a bigger web site for your business. Members who already have web site will want to enhance their visibility by purchasing banner ads on the Chamber's web site. We are setting appointments now and look forward to providing this new service for our members.
BUSINESS IDEA COMPETITION
Our Economic Development Committee is planning a Business Plan Competition. Entrepreneurs will be invited to compete to win “start-up” business services and support - to put into operation a for-profit business in Toccoa-Stephens County. If you have an idea for a business plan that you think would win please call the Chamber to learn more today.
VOLUNTEER IN THE WELCOME CENTER
The new year is also a great time to think about giving back to your community. Stephens County is known for its hospitality - and we need new, friendly faces - to staff the Welcome Center. Come make new friends - and help our visitors find what they are looking for.
COATS FOR KIDS
The Welcome Center is collecting new or gently used, warm, winter coats - to keep the students of Stephens county warm throughout the winter. Help us help our kids - by making a donation – the deadline is January 14th.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
There are so many great ways to get more visibility and get more customers. Host a Network Toccoa, a Business After Hours, teach a seminar on your product and service. The Chamber is here when you are ready! Just call us at 706-886-2132. Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and sign up to follow our Blog, too.
That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.
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