In This Issue
Member News:Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings:Extras:Downloads:
|
 Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting set for Jan 12 at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
This will be the 166th Annual Meeting of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce celebrating the year's activities, events and programs from 4-5 p.m. A reception will follow. The Annual Meeting is free for members to attend.
More information
|
Save the date for the Mayor's state of the city Jan 17.
The Mayor's state of the city will be held at the Columbus Airport from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Jan. 17th. The cost is $20 per person. For more information contact Colin Martin at 706-327-1566.
|
|
-------- Advertisement --------
"THIS 30 MINUTE SHOW COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE!"
Tune into this special program featuring former Mississippi Attorney General Mike Moore and former Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Turpen as well as some of Pre-Paid Legal's most successful leaders.
To view the show please visit:
www.pplsuccesschannel.com
For more information contact: Dr. Jeff Haslam 334-689-3738 cell or 1-888-657-8656 voice mail.
www.prepaidlegal.com/hub
/jdhaslam
-------- Advertisement --------
|
|
New Hughston Surgical Center Opens
The new state-of-the-art Hughston Surgical Center recently opened on the main campus of the Hughston Clinic creating 15 jobs.
Hughston Surgical Center is a $4 million, 9,000-square-foot outpatient surgery facility built and designed to serve patients who need less-complicated surgical procedures to repair injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system. The highly trained and skilled orthopedic surgeons of Hughston Clinic will perform all surgeries at Hughston Surgical Center. These procedures include surgery of the hand and upper extremities, and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, foot, and ankle.
Click here to read the rest of the story.
|
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; Clear Channel Broadcasting; Columbus Bank and Trust Company; Georgia Power Company; Naartjie Multimedia; NCR Corporation; PMB Broadcasting, LLC; St. Francis Hospital Inc.; Synovus Financial Corp.; TSYS; W.C. Bradley Company
Copper Sponsors:
4CAMM Solutions, Inc.; A-1 Postage Meters & Shipping Systems; A-Com Enterprises, Inc.; Albright, Fortenberry & Ninas, LLP; American Eagle Airline; ATC Associates Inc.; Automated Business Machines; B & B Beverage Company; Balfour Beatty Construction; Bi-City Body Works, Inc.; Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer, LLP; Bytewise Measurement Systems, Inc.; Calvary Christian School; CBS Outdoor Inc; Chick-Fil-A at Macon/Wynnton Rd.; Coca Cola Company; Coffee Beanery; Colony Bank; Columbus Airport Commission; Columbus Clinic; Columbus Community Bank; Columbus Cottonmouths Hockey Team; Columbus Hospice, Inc.; Columbus Technical College; Communicorp, Inc.; CWC Carithers Wallace Courtenay; D. Abbott Turner, II; David Rothschild Company, Inc.; Day & Crowley Attorneys at Law; Deloitte; Earthlink Business; EMC Engineering Services, Inc.; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; FitzGerald & Sons Plumbing Company; Flowers Lewis & Associates; Fred's Tire Center; Freeman & Associates, Inc.; Glover-Auten Foods; Goldens' Foundry & Machine Company; Green Island Country Club, Inc.; Greystone Properties, LLC; Growing Room Inc.; H & R Block; Hagemeyer; Hartin Electric, Inc.; Hatcher, Stubbs, Land, Hollis, Rothschild; Headquarter Nissan; Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc.; Horizons Diagnostics, LLC; Human Performance & Rehabilitation Centers, Inc.; Humphreys Associates; International Paper Company; Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd.; Kemira Chemicals, Inc.; Knology of Columbus; Knox Pest Control; Kysor//Warren; Law Office of Michael A. Eddings P.C.; Legacy Chevrolet, Cadillac & Saab; Litho-Krome Company; Livingston Storage & Transfer Company, Inc.; Lovick P. Corn; Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc.; Max Fitness, Inc.; Mediacom; Merrill Lynch, Inc.; Mission Essential Personnel; Mr. Carmen Cavezza; Park Properties; Peek Pavement Marking, LLC.; Petland; Pond & Company, Inc.; Road America; Robinson Paving Company; SAIC- Science Applications International Corp.; Sam's Club; Sprint; Staybridge Suites; Steritech Group; Striffler Hamby Mortuary; Sun Ray Cleaners, Inc.; Sunesys; Sunshine Banners & Signs; Swift Spinning Mills; The Pastoral Institute; The Veranda; The Wade Companies; TSYS Acquiring Solutions; U.S. Cavalry & Armor Association; United States Postal Service; Urology Center of Columbus; Verizon Wireless; Virginia College; Volklan; Waddell Realty Co.; Walgreens; Wal-Mart Store #1338; Wal-Mart Store #4200; Wal-Mart Supercenter Store #4283; Wal-Supercenter Store #1311; William B. Turner; Winship Clinic, P.C.; WTVM TV-9; Yates & Woolfolk Insurance
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 Chism at 706-596-7010 or achism@columbusgachamber.com.
|
Your Chamber has 28 committees available for you to participate in
Serving on a committee provides you an opportunity to be a part of a leading business organization in the community. It provides you to expand your network of business associates while helping the Chamber grow and improve.
Click here to sign up.
|
Columbus Technical College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University set up program for credit recognition
In a continuing effort to make the obtainment of a college education easier on its students, Columbus Technical College and the Columbus campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) at Pratt & Whitney have entered into a partnership agreement. The agreement allows students to transfer almost 60 classes ranging in virtually everything from college algebra to world history, psychology, public speaking, physics, and much more. In addition, the two institutions have agreed to allow four programs from Columbus Technical College (Business Management, Applied Technical Management, Human Resources, and General Studies) to transfer to ERAU.
Click here to read the rest of the story.
|
Viewpoint
If you miss the Greater of Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce radio show hosted by Mike Gaymon, president and CEO, you can listen to it again on the following stations and times:
| Clear Channel | SUNNY 100
Sunday 7 a.m. South 106 Sunday 7 a.m. FoxSports 1460 Sunday 8 a.m. WSHE 1270 Saturday 11 p.m. Rock 103 Sunday 7 a.m. | | PMB Stations | WCGQ - 107.3
Sat 5:45 am Sun 5:45 am
WKCN - 99.3 Sat 5:45 a.m. and Sun 7:00 a.m. WLTC - 103.7 Sat 5:45 a.m. and Sun 6:20 a.m. WRLD - 95.3 Sat 5:45 a.m. and Sun 6:45 a.m. WRCG - 106.9 Sun 5:25 a.m. |
Past shows are also available.
|
Quick Links
|
 Tune In, Check Out,
Sign Up
Get plugged in to Chamber Events and Newsletters. Sign up for this newsletter, events, or other lists by clicking the button below:
|
|
Diversity Awareness Training Conference held in Columbus
Exploring Diversity & Inclusion as an Economic Driver in our Community
The Diversity Awareness Training Conference will be held on Dec. 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Columbus State University's Cunningham Center. The conference is hosted by the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Cunningham Center. Aflac is the premier sponsor of the conference. Planning for this event included the 2011 Steering Committee and representatives of over thirteen regional organizations including the NAACP Columbus, GA branch.
The focus of the conference is exploring diversity and inclusion as an economic development driver in our community. Dr. Joy Degruy is the keynote speaker. Degruy is a nationally and internationally renowned motivational speaker, acclaimed author and educator. Her keynote topic is Understanding Cultures, Embracing our Fears and Creating a Blueprint for Healing. Guest Speakers include Maj.Gen. Robert Brown, Dr. Robert Wright, Dr. Carmen Cavezza and Mayor Teresa Tomlinson.
Click here to read the rest of the story.
|
Together: Moving Columbus GA Forward
"Exploring Diversity & Inclusion as an Economic Driver in our Community"
 
Diversity Awareness Training Conference
Brought to you by
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
7:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. - Cunningham Center - Columbus State University
Cost:
Individual attendee: $75
Table of Eight: $500
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Joy Degruy
World renowned motivational speaker,
acclaimed author and educator
Featured Speaker:
Major General Robert Brown
Guest Speakers:
Major General Robert Brown
Dr. Robert Wright
Dr. Carmen Cavezza
Mayor Teresa Tomlinson
To see the full flyer click here or register online today.
|
|
"An Ounce of Prevention...
The National Labor Relations Board is trying desperately to get more pro union rulings passed prior to January 1st 2012
That fact is driving most if not all Labor Law attorneys to advise their clients that they must be proactive in their employee relations efforts if they want to have any chance at all of remaining union free.
What does this mean to businesses? It means that there will be no time to be reactive to unions. You must be proactive through the use of positive employee relations practices.
What do you need to do?
First: You should be sure that your employees know that you believe in a union free environment, because you believe that there is no substitute for direct open dialogue between you and all the employees of your organization. This should be communicated in your employee handbook and your employee orientation.
Second: You should have a formal written problem resolution process that is publicized and used by your employees.
Third: You should have a formal communications program that insures open communications back and forth in your organizations.
Fourth: You should be aware of pay rates and benefits in the area where your business is located by participating in pay and benefit surveys.
Fifth: You should perform confidential attitude surveys on an annual basis to find out what your employees feel are the strengths and weaknesses of your organization.
Sixth: You should be measuring your % Turnover, and strive for a 0 % Turnover rate. Hold management accountable for turnover. In dollars turnover should be calculated as 1&1/2 of an annual salary.
These are a few of the tools that will help you combat any third party intervention from outside of your organization.
Questions?
Contact Strategic HR Partners. We'll work with you to help you with this process!
...Is Worth a Pound of Cure".
Visit www.strategichrpartners.com
|
Enhanced Investors Holiday Reception
 | |
Gary Jones, Kiki Seda and Joel Ames enjoy the holiday reception.
|
 | |
Carman Cavezza, chair of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the Enhanced Investors to the Holiday Reception thanking them for their support for the year.
|
|
Eye Opener Breakfast is set for Dec. 15 in the Columbus Convention and Trade Center Dinning Gallery from 7-8:30 a.m.
Proudly Sponsored By:
 Come mingle, have fun and make some business connections! Enjoy a breakfast buffet while generating valuable business to business contacts. Don't forget your business cards!
The program will include: Dr. Carmen Cavezza, Diversity Conference Wrap-up: Exploring diversity and inclusion as an economic driver in our community.
The cost is $12 for members and $15 for future members. Click here to register online.
|
Get treated like a "Rock Star" in 2012 at Chamber Networking Events with your
ALL ACCESS VIP PASS!
|
December 2011 Hometown Hero - Footique
 | |
Dr. Alap Shah from Footique is the winner of the December 2011 Hometown Hero award. The award was presented at the December Power Lunch. Congratulations Footique!
|
|
Member News
Local Companies were recognized in the December issue Georgia Trend
St. Francis was recognized for Top Ten for Vascular Services, Top Ten for Overall Cardiac Services, Top Ten for Cardiology Services, Top Ten for GI Medical Treatment, Top Ten for General Surgery, and Top Ten Overall Gastrointestinal Care.
Columbus Regional Healthcare System was recognized for Top Ten for Joint Replacement and Top Ten for Spine Surgery.
Carter P. Schondelmayer, Hatcher, Stubbs, Land, Hollis and Rothschild, LLP was recognized Legal Elite in Labor and Employment.
Columbus Maaco receives award at convention
Hunter Bryan of Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting in Columbus received the Rookie of the Year award at the franchise chain's annual convention.
"I'm honored to be singled out for accolades from among all 450 Maaco franchises," Bryan said. "I have a great team supporting me in the center and at the corporate office." The Columbus facility is located at 148 Challenger Court.
Maaco President David Lapps said, "A major focus of our advertising and merchandising efforts is to inform the public that Maaco is North America's Bodyshop for all of their collision, body repair and auto painting needs."
|
Time is running out to get your ad into the 2012 Official Community Guide and Membership Directory
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce announces it's much anticipated 2012 Official Community Guide and Membership Directory, featuring the best of the Columbus area. This stunning, four-color magazine will be sent to all Chamber members and community leaders, mailed to potential new residents, and distributed through local businesses.
It is an essential coffee table resource for businesses and residents alike. Additionally, this guide will be posted on our chamber's website and feature an interactive page-turning capability as well as the ability to link your ad to your own website, for even more marketing power!
Click here to read the rest of the story.
Contact Tim Kelley at the Chamber at 706-327-1566 or on his cell, 404-550-7232, fax the Chamber at 706-327-7512, or email Tim at Tim@greatsouthernpublishers.com to reserve your space in the new edition and put your business in touch with this exclusive market or click here for a form.
|
Grand Openings
 | |
Freedom Furniture and Electronics opened its newest store Dec. 1 at 3201 Macon Road.
|
 | |
Tammy Segura, State Farm Agent, opened her office at 4905 Warm Springs Road on Dec. 1 with a large crowd of friends and business associates.
|
 | |
Sleep Number held their ribbon cutting Dec. 3 at their 6759 Veterans Parkway store.
|
|
|
© Copyright 2011. Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
1200 6th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31902
P: 706.327.1566 Toll Free: 1.800.360.8552 Fax: 706.327.7512
|
|
Community Calendar | |
|
![[Express Banner] Click here to go to our web site](http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs024/1102395681922/img/563.gif?a=1108935489979)
