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 Construction Industry Outreach Event Set for
Aug. 2
Together, Humphreys Associates and Brasfield & Gorrie are hosting a Small Business Outreach and Subcontractor Meet & Greet from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm EST focusing on networking as well as promoting existing and future contracting opportunities specific to the construction of the City Service Center Complex in Columbus, GA.
The Construction Industry Outreach Event will be held at Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center in "The Foundry Room" located on first floor at 801 Front Avenue Columbus, GA 31901.
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HR Minute at Eye Opener Breakfast
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Eva Cooper, Assistant Director, Training and Development Cunningham Center for Leadership Development Columbus State University talked about the hard dollar cost lost productivity in the workplace.
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update/ - If you have already received a username/password then sign in and edit your information.
- If you do not currently have a username/password then click "Are you a member and don't yet have a login? Click here to request one."
- Enter your information in the "Login Request Form"
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- Once we receive your request a username/password will be sent to you or we will contact you if needed.
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HR Spotlight
"An Ounce of Prevention..."
Performance Management Programs
Many companies lack a formal program to evaluate their employee's job performance.
This is bad for many reasons. Two reasons are basic.
First, Employees should know if they are performing the duties of their job, and how well they are executing those duties. Second, the lack of a formal performance management or appraisal program can lead to law suits based on the fact that management has no record showing an employee did or did not perform the duties of their job in a satisfactory manner. Having no performance management measurements is a good way to open a company to charges of favoritism, racial or sexual discrimination and class action forms of litigation.
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Enhanced Investors
We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all of our members for their support of the Chamber and especially, to our Enhanced Investors, some of whom are included below:
Continuous Sponsors
Aflac; Bassett & Becker; Clear Channel Broadcasting; Columbus Bank and Trust Company/Synovus; Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Inc.; Georgia Power Company; NCR Corporation; PMB Broadcasting, LLC; St. Francis Hospital Inc.; TSYS; W.C. Bradley Company
Bronze Sponsors:
AT&T GA; Ben Carter Companies, LLC; Boral Bricks; Clark Realty Capital, LLC; Columbus State University; Flournoy Development Company; Humana Inc.; IBM, Inc.; Jay Automotive Group, Inc.; The Jordan Company; Jordan, Jones & Goulding; Kellogg's Snacks; Kodak; KPMG LLP; Lance Private Brands; McCarthy Building Companies; MeadWestvaco Mahrt Operations; Precision Components International, Inc.; Robins & Morton; Stanley, Beaman & Sears, Inc.; Strayer University; TIC Federal Credit Union; Warr Grading Contractor, Inc.
As a not-for-profit organization, the Chamber provides the ideal venue for public-private partnerships to maintain a pro-business region. While we appreciate all of our members, many business leaders recognize the value of investing more than their membership fees in the Chamber's mission to benefit the region. The Chamber's Enhanced Investor levels include Continuous, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Copper Sponsors.
Our enhanced investors receive Chamber benefits in accordance with the different levels of investments. We would like to have the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the benefits of becoming an enhanced investor or increasing the sponsor level of your current investment. Please contact Ashley Winkler at 706-596-7010 or awinkler@columbusgachamber.com.
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Upcoming Events
2011 LCA Luncheon Series
"Challenges in Leadership" Featuring Dr. James Worsley, Ph.D; Columbus Parks & Recreation Director
Tuesday July 26th
11:30 AM- 1:00 PM
more information
click here to sign up.
July Eye-Opener Breakfast
Judge John Allen - "What Business Owners Need to Know about the Court System." Windstream is the sponsor Thursday, July 27th 2011
7:00am-8:30am @ Columbus Convention & Trade Center Dining Gallery click here to sign up.
August Power Lunch Sponsored by Paragon Benefits August 11th 2011
Noon-1:00 PM click here to sign up. Small Business Government Contracting Boot Camp Friday, August 26th
8:00am-4:30pm
Cunningham Center
Price: $30 per person For more information contact Deidre Williams or call 706-257-1198
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Columbus Airport Arrivals and Boarding Numbers
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Inter City Leadership Conference
City Center Charlotte - The Heart of One of the Fastest Growing Areas
It's no surprise that Charlotte has become a business powerhouse as well as a favored destination for thousands of new arrivals. People of all ages come to Charlotte to work, to play and to enjoy a quality of life that strikes the right balance.
Charlotte is a pro-business city with a pro-business attitude. Charlotte has emerged as a major player in the global marketplace. Its Center City is the location of Fortune 500 corporate headquarters and more than 1200 businesses, the highest concentration in the metro area.
The Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce is going to Charlotte and will be hearing from Michael Smith, Pres. & CEO, Charlotte Center City Partners. We learn what Charlotte has accomplished in luring businesses to downtown, keeping it lively and fun for the young, and keeping it safe. Plan now to join us for this experience, Sept. 28- 30 for our 18th Annual Inter-City Leadership Conference. For more information contact Becky Gordon, bgordon@columbusgachamber.com or 706-257-1186.
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Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce Exceeds Total Resource Campaign goal raising more than $480,000
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David Passman, President and CEO of Carmike Cinemas, was the guest speaker at the June 30 Total Resource Campaign report session said in career he has worked with Atlanta, Denver and Tampa Chambers of Commerce. According to Passman the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce was a much better Chamber.
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"Catch the Wave" Total Resource Campaign Kicked off May 11 with a goal of $350,000. "The Campaign caught a large wave and exceeded the goal by $130,000," said chair Jane Nichols, Goodwill Industry of the Southern Rivers, Inc. "Columbus has great volunteers who worked extremely hard to exceed the goal." The four vice chairs for the campaign were Jay Alexander, Alexander Electric; Joel Ames, Atmos Energy; Sam Andras, 2WR; and D. Copeland, Synovus. The volunteers worked on 25 teams getting new members and selling sponsorships to existing members.
"The Total Resource Campaign gave us a tremendous opportunity to showcase all the activities of the Chamber to businesses of every size," said Joel Ames, Atmos Energy, "in all lines of work and all over our community. The interaction between the business community and the Chamber was powerful and helpful."
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The top two vice chairs were:
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Raised:
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D. Copeland, Synovus
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$175,053
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Jay Alexander, Alexander Electric
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$137,066
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"This Total Resource Campaign has created excitement in our Chamber volunteers," said Jay Alexander, Alexander Electric, vice chair of the Total Resource Campaign. "They have been out talking to prospective members and current members about all of the events sponsorships to get involved in the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce. It has been a win-win for our volunteers, members and our organization."
The top three individuals were:
- Mitchell Watkins, Columbus Bank and Trust
- Carla Plazas, New Life Tanning Centers
- Debbie Seeley, Columbus Office Products Inc.
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ERA Elite Ventures Realty is the Small Business Giant of the Month for June
(Pictured L-R) Carmen Cavezza, chair of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce, presents Travis Chambers, ERA Elite Ventures Realty
with the Small Business Giant, at the June Eye Opener Breakfast. Travis Chambers is the only son of Tommie and Brenda Chambers. They taught him the value of education and the importance of honesty, integrity and loyalty. After graduating from Albany State University, Travis worked first for Goodwill Industries, then TSYS and finally Synovus, building an impressive résumé as an HR executive. Travis also became a million-dollar real estate broker at the same time. Along the way, Travis stayed active in his church and his community, giving back to the city that he calls home. Travis and his wife Kia are proud parents of three sons, Travis who also attends Albany State University, Tyler and Taylor who attend St. Luke.
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Governmental Issues Reception with the Ross King
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Ross King, head of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, talks with leadership from the Valley Partnership region during a reception at the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce June 22 and June 23 at Eye-Opener Breakfast.
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If you have not been to an Eye Opener Breakfast look at all the potential business contacts you are missing out on. The next Eye Opener Breakfast is set for July 28 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. Our guest sponsor speaker is Chris Clark, from Windstream, and Judge John Allen will be discussing "What Business Owners Need to Know about the Court System."
Windstream is the exclusive sponsor of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Eye Opener Breakfast on Thursday, July 28 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. Businesses who attend the event will receive giveaways and can register to win an iPad, courtesy of Windstream.
For more information about Windstream's converged communication solutions, or any of Windstream's next-generation data services, visit www.windstreambusiness.com.
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Transportation Meeting June 17, Saunders Boardroom
Commissioner Vance Smith, of the Georgia Department of Transportation, was one of four featured speakers at a Transportation Summit that was held at the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is considering whether to support the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax authorized by the Transportation Improvement Act of 2010.
Commissioner Smith spoke about the need for transportation improvement and the role the T-SPLOST would have in filling that need. Harry Lange, Chair of the Harris County Commission and also the Chair of the Regional Transportation Roundtable, gave details on the process of selecting projects and the status of the Roundtables work. Both Smith and Lange stressed that future transportation improvements in Georgia are critical to future growth in our region and our state.
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2011 Business and Healthcare Expo
The 2011 Business and Healthcare Expo's theme is "Do You Believe in Magic." This year's event will be held on August 11 in the Columbus Convention and Trade Center's South Hall.
At a glance:
- A Power Lunch will be held before the expo from noon till 1 p.m. Have lunch, network with potential clients.
- The expo will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m. Workshops will be held hourly during the expo. Topics will be announced soon.
The Business and Healthcare Expo provides vendors with new networking and sales opportunities as well as a chance to show off your products and services to the community.
Contact Michael Dunbar at 706.257.1188 for more details.
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Bell Media supports the Iamthechamber campaign
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Ron Culbreth, Bell Media
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The Iamthechamber ads are rotating on the Bell Media digital billboards at Warm Springs Road, Whittlesey @ Veterans facing east, Whittlesey @ Rollins Way (Bradley Park) and Airport Thruway @ Armor Road the ACCE Gold award winning campaign continues to educate the community of what the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce does. We would like to thank Bell Media for using the billboards.
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2010-2011 Leadership Columbus class graduates
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Carmen Cavezza, chair of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce, delivers the commencement speech to the 2011 Leadership Columbus Graduates.
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The 2010-2011 Leadership Columbus graduation ceremony was held Tuesday, June 21, at The Cunningham Center for Leadership Development. The keynote speaker was Carmen Cavezza, P.h.D., Executive Director of the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development. This is the 30th class to graduate from Leadership Columbus.
Leadership Columbus is a nine-month leadership training program of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The program provides a learning experience for existing and emerging leaders of the region. Participants are given experiences and information to develop an understanding of the opportunities, challenges and problems of Columbus and the region. Class members gain a broader understanding of the complexities that our community represents and are better prepared to lead for a better future.
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Young Professionals Cocktails & Company
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(L-R) Dr. Andrews and Ralph Garcia
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Dr. Andrews speaks to Young Professionals about the challenges and future opportunities of the Muscogee County School District. Alongside Dr. Andrews is Ralph Garcia with Suneyes, the sponsor of the Cocktails & Company event that was held June 23rd. Cocktails & Company is a quarterly Young Professionals event that gives YP's the opportunity to interface with community leaders in a laid back, intimate setting.
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Read the blog posts and the more than 70 benefits of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Vision for Future Defense Contractor
 Richard Grantham
@ Heckler & Koch
The strong commitment of economic growth and development, championed by the Chamber, was a driving factor in our decision to transitioning the entire U.S. Heckler & Koch Operation to the Columbus area. The partnership we have formed with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce continues to foster long term benefits and I can not think of a better working environment for defense contractors and the defense industry as a whole. We are proud to be a part of the Columbus community and look forward to working with the Columbus Chamber in the years to come.
(Transformation and Growth of the Defense Industry) One of the biggest opportunities for new growth in both jobs and capital investment lies in the Defense Industry Sector. The world's best defense industries are associated with Armor and Infantry.
Benning is now the Maneuver Center Of Excellence. The Chamber is meeting with and actively pursuing these companies to establish operations which could bring thousands of new jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in capital investment to our Region.
Read more from this blog post at the iamthechamber.com web site.
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