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GreyStone Named One of Atlanta's Best Places
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Each year Atlanta Business Chronicle readers are asked to nominate workplaces in the Metro Atlanta area which they feel are deserving of the title, "2010 Best Place to Work". This year over 400 nominations were received, and we are proud to announce that GreyStone Power placed 17th among the top 20 medium-sized workplaces in Atlanta. Thanks to all of our employees for their nominations!
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| GreyStone Launches Social Media to Engage Members | |
 
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In an effort to communicate more with members, we are embracing the world of social networking with the launch of Facebook on Sept. 15 and Twitter on Nov. 1. The first phase of the GreyStone Facebook page will engage members with valuable energy saving tips, information about programs, products and services, upcoming events, videos, photos, and more. Phase two, which will roll out this winter, will offer more interactive and family-friendly activities that fans can participate in.
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Want to know what's happening in our area? Check out your local County site for upcoming events and programs.
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We hope you have found this information both useful and informative. Stay tuned each month as we introduce new information to you while having a little fun in the process. Let us know what you think. Send us your suggestions and we will see how we can include them in E-Link.
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Sincerely,
ELink Editor
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 Welcome to ELink, our new communication tool for keeping you in the loop! You are a very important part of the GreyStone family and we want to keep you informed about ways we are improving our service to you and the community. Check us out each month to learn more about ways to save you money, programs we offer, and stories from members themselves!
Be sure to check out the Community Corner to see what's going on in your neck of the woods! |
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2010 Annual Meeting | |
 ENERGY EFFICIENCY EXPO
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Over 4,000 members visited GreyStone Power for a day of fun at GreyStone's 73rd Annual Meeting. This year's focus, Energy Efficiency, was an attempt to show members how and where they could save money throughout their home, starting with a free Home Energy Savings Starter Kit they could use personally. Members also enjoyed games, rides, a health fair and a special concert by the award-winning southern gospel group, The Whisnants, at the Together We Save Energy Efficiency Expo. For more info about this year's Annual Meeting, visit greystonepower.com. Photos and videos are also available for viewing at: youtube.com/greystonepower and |
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New Improved Services Around the Corner | |
In an effort to offer our members faster and more efficient service, we are undergoing some exciting changes that will take effect in January 2011. To help members transition smoothly, bank draft and credit card draft members will need to re-enroll to set up draft payments, which will carry no fee. Also, members will find new account numbers on their bills in January. Watch for more important news on the upcoming changes in future publications.  |
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Co-op Connections Card Saves Millions! |
 With rising health costs, we are all looking for ways to save and lower our out-of-pocket costs. Let the Co-op Connections Card work for you by reducing your pharmacy bill by 10% - 60% at participating pharmacies. To find out about discounted prices on your prescriptions, visit rxpricequotes.com, or to see if your pharmacy participates, visit locateproviders.com.
With Cooperative Healthy Savings and Cooperative Healthy Savings Plus, you can also receive discounts on dental, vision and hearing services, as well as 24/7 doctor consultations for a very small monthly fee. To learn more about this program, please visit cooperativehealthysavings.com using login # 22222 to identify yourself as a Co-op Connections member.
Discounts are also available at many restaurants, hair salons, automotive repair shops, gym and health facilities, pharmacies and more! It's simple! Just contact us for a Co-op Connections Card. It's FREE! Once you receive your card, simply show it to participating businesses to receive your discount.
How easy is that? Start saving today! For a listing of current participating business, please visit connections.coop/greystonepower. |
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Together We Save | |
 Saving the world is expected of Super Heroes, but saving money?
Be the Super Hero of your house, reduce your energy bill and help save the planet!
Reinsulating the attic faster than a speeding bullet; unplugging electronics as powerful as a locomotive, soaring through the rooms turning off lights in a single bound. It's Super Saver!
What can you do?
For more great ideas and tips, visit greystonepower.com and togetherwesave.com. |
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Our Energy. Our Future. | |
 Did you know you have a voice that counts? Demand for energy is increasing. As demand increases, so can cost. It's time to use your voice to let your elected officials know how you feel about many of the proposed legislative changes that will impact you and your family in the near future. Do your part to help keep electricity safe, reliable, and affordable. Visit ourenergy.coop to learn more and to contact your elected officials.
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Time To Brag | |
 Have you received some news recently that is newsworthy? Do you know someone who deserves to be bragged upon?
We would like to devote a portion of ELink to share your stories and allow you a chance to brag on someone for a job well done.
Please send your stories, along with the recipient's name and phone number [for verification purposes] to: amanda.busby@greystonepower.com.
You may also write to Amanda Busby, ELink Editor:
GreyStone Power
Public Relations & Communications Dept./ELink
P.O. Box 897
Douglasville, Georgia 30134
*Disclaimer: Stories will be reviewed and randomly selected for distribution. Phone numbers must be provided for verification purposes. |
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Fun Fact of the Day | |
 DID YOU KNOW?
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the Chinese used natural gas to make salt from salt water (brine) in gas-fired evaporators in 200 B.C.
Learn more about the natural gas timeline at www.eia.doe.gov. |
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