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Thank you to our June Sponsors
Business After Hours
Bhosted.net
Chick-fil-A
New Member Welcome
Annual Dinner
J Green & Co. Fine Jewelers, Inc.
Ameris Bank
Southeast Georgia Health System
Country Inn & Suites
Keep Camden Beautiful
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Chick-fil-A
Culligan Water
Bubba Burgers
Camden County Recreation Center
USS ALASKA Picnic
Chick-fil-A
Bubba Burgers
Culligan Water
Pepsi
Morale, Welfare & Recreation
VT Griffin
Door Prizes
Bhosted.net
Coastal Oaks Home Inspections
St. Marys Kiwanis Club
Restoration Hands of Aloha
Georgia Power
LOWE'S Home Improvement
Tangled Threads
Chick-fil-A
United Way
On the Green Salon
Walgreen's
H&R Block
Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty
Primelending
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Welcome! June New Members
True Bearing, LLC - Robert Barrie
Camden County Republican Women - Paula Goodnow
Living Waters Christian Bookstore - Darlene Casey
Fast Eddie's Expresso - Eddie Davanport
Matt & Janet Kircher
Camden County Clinic of Chiropractic - Dr. Jon Shiels
Daylight Donuts - Jeff Whitley
Tangled Threads - Julie Durden
Metabolic Research Center - Janice Britton
Jill Lange - Watson Realty
Brimley's Catering Service - Robert Brimley
Fairway Framing - Jenifer Johnston
Thank You! June Renewing Members
Lisa Allen's Dance Works - Lisa Allen-Groover (12 years)
RE/MAX Signature Properties - Donna Hetzel (4 years)
Amsoil - Independent Dealer - Patricia Viellenave (4 years)
Hall & Lamb Insurance - Chris Lamb (4 years)
New Hope Christian Academy - George Anderson (11 years)
Barbara Ann Scott - WOWza Realty (5 years)
Harbor Pines Apartments - Joann Peterson (18 years)
Mark Kevan (3 years)
Niklas Specialty Design - Joada Niklas (1 year)
Sleep Inn & Suites - Harry Patel (3 years)
Closet Innovations - Gregg & Tonya Harrell (3 years)
Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce - Rhonda DelBoccio (1 year)
TV Camden - Positive Media Inc. - Chris Folsom (6 years)
Bene-Fit Health Products - Rick Perkins (4 years)
Robert G. Becker - (11 years)
Bank of America Mortgage - Harriet Alvarez (1 year)
Coastal Design & Interiors - Barbara Foshee (1 year)
Camden Urgent Care - Marvin Jones, M.D.(2 years)
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June Business After Hours
Thank you to Tom Chapman from Bhosted.net for hosting and sponsoring an AWESOME June Business After Hours. The crowd was lively and our new members set the pace for everyone during the meeting. The food was great and the piano man was wonderful to listen to. If you didn't have an opportunity to join us, stop by Bhosted and say "HI" to Tom and his staff. Congratulations to Larry Wade from Lil Stitches for winning the Grand Door Prize provided by Bhosted...a mini laptop! The July 16th Business After Hours is sponsored and hosted by J Green & Co. Fine Jewelers. They are located in the Wal-Mart Shopping Center in St. Marys and the event is from 5 pm to 7 pm. Join us for great networking, food and fun!
Bhosted June BAH - Sign made by Dalton Signs
Members enjoying fellowship, food and drinks
Tom Chapman, receiving his thanks and giving a lovely speech |
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USS ALASKA (SSBN) (732) Welcome Home Picnic
The Community gladly welcomed home the USS ALASKA (SSBN) (732) to Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay. The Camden County Chamber of Commerce, Navy League and Morale, Welfare & Recreation hosted the picnic. The officers, crew and families had a wonderful day playing volleyball, swimming, visiting with the other families, and the children were occupied with the bouncy gym.
The hamburgers were prepared by Bubba Burgers and John Minor cooked up a mean hot dog or two or 200. Thank you to the many volunteers from the Chamber, Navy League, MWR, Century 21, Fleet & Family Services, K-Bay and the officers and crew. Without your time, planning, organization and support this event would not have been the success it was. Special thanks to our sponsor VT Griffin.
Century 21 Crew helped serve Pepsi drinks and keep us all cool in that heat!
Marty, Jim, & David getting ready for the crowd while John cooks the hot dogs
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23rd Annual Gavel to Gavel
The Chamber held its 23rd Annual Gavel to Gavel on Thursday, June 25th. Fun was had by all and Pat Lee, outgoing Chairwoman talked about the many Chamber accomplishments. Thank you to all the sponsors for the evening. They included: Gold Sponsor - J. Green & Co. Fine Jewelers, Silver Sponsors - Ameris Bank and Southeast Georgia Health System. J. Green & Company also provided everyone in attendance gift cards and also five special grand prizes (2 men and 2 women watches and a pair of 1 kt. Diamond Earrings).
The highlight of the evening was recognizing the Chamber volunteers for their time and dedication. Jeff Barker, Mary Root and Jim Steele were recognized and thanked for their many years of service as Board Members. Christy Clifford and Jennifer Anderson were also recognized and thanked for Co-Chairing the Ambassador Committee.
Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to all committee chairs: Rachel Baldwin, Workforce Development; Jim Lomis, Small Business; Jim Wells, Military Community Council; Fareed Kadum, M.D., Ad-Hoc Building; Jennifer Lewis, Leadership Camden; Mary Root, Membership and David Brown, Administrative.
Congratulations to our special award winners:
Ambassador of the Year, Kevin Van Horn - Choice One Mortgage
Continuos Service, John Minor
Chairman Award, Kevin Dalton - Dalton Signs & Doug Cooper, Coastal Oaks Home Inspections
Business of the Year - Advance Rehabilitation
Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Year, Doug Cooper - Coastal Oaks Home Inspections
Congratulations again to all our award winners!
Special thanks and recognition were also given to Chick-fil-A, Tribune & Georgian, TV Camden and Teri Keller.
Pat's last task as Board Chair was installing the new Board of Directors which included: Alex Blount, Chairman; Bert Guy, Vice Chair, Howard Sepp, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer; Pat Lee, Past Chairwoman, David Brown, Jane Brown, Kevin Dalton, Bill Gross, James Ham, Ed Haworth, Artie Jones, Jr., Fareed Kadum, M.D., Jennifer Lewis, Jim Lomis, Alan NeSmith, Barbara Ryan, Charlie A. Smith and Nancy Stasinis.
Following the program, our entertainer "The Hilarious Hyptnotist" Doc Holiday had his willing volunteers entertaining the crowd. It was a great night, the food was wonderful and fun was had by all.
It is going to be another exciting year for the Chamber and its Members in 2009-2010.
Outgoing Board Members Jeff Barker and Jim Steele. Mary Root not pictured
Committee Chairs: Jim Lomis, Small Business; Rachel Baldwin, Workforce Development; David Brown, Administrative; Jennifer Lewis, Leadership Camden; Mary Smith, Leadership Alumni. Jim Wells, Military Community Council
Business of the Year, Steve Chenoweth, Advance Rehabilitation; Entrepreneurial Spirit and Chairman Award, Doug Cooper, Coastal Oaks Home Inspections; Ambassador of the Year, Kevin Van Horn, Choice One Mortgage; Continuous Service, John Minor, Chairman Award, Kevin Dalton, Dalton Signs
Incoming Board of Directors from left: Bill Gross, WH Gross Construction, Jim Lomis, Coastal Bank of Georgia, Charlie Smith, Cumberland Financial Services, Jennifer Lewis, Magistrate Judge, Howard Sepp, Southeast Georgia Health System, David Brown, Georgia Power, Kevin Dalton, Dalton Signs, Alan NeSmith, Tribune & Georgian, Bert Guy, Stein & Guy, Alex Blount, Farmers & Builders, James Ham, Camden Ministerial Alliance
J Green & Co. Fine Jewelers Gold Sponsor and Jewelry Door Prize Winners
Nicole Gailey, Tami Barnes, Natalie Stone, Eddie Beverly, Eliane Smith, Rob Leap, Anthony Raulerson, John Green, Christin Foster, George McCullough, Pat Lee, Mary Ann Seaman, Chris Daniel, Jennifer Anderson
Entertainer at Table - Doc Holiday
Washington Fly In Sponsors were Gold Sponsor Southeast Georgia Health System, Howard Sepp; Pat Lee, Chamber Chair, Christine Daniel, Chamber President; Bronze Sponsor Georgia Power, Joel Hanner and Silver Sponsor Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford and Martin, P.C., Stephen Kinney
Pat Lee, Outgoing Chair passing the gavel to Alex Blount, 2009-2010 Chairman of the Board
Kevin Dalton, Jennifer Lewis, Howard Sepp, Gull Weaver, John Green, Chris Daniel, Doug Cooper
driving their cars |
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Congressional Luncheon - August 18
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce's Annual Congressional Luncheon will be held on August 18th at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry. Reception and sign in begins at 11 am and lunch begins at noon. Don't miss this great chance to meet with Chamber members from throughout the state and hear from Georgia's elected leaders!
This year's event will feature a panel discussion with Congressmen John Barrow, Sanford Bishop, Nathan Deal and Lynn Westmoreland and a special salute to Georgia's military. If you would like to sit with the Camden County Chamber group, please call Christi at 729-5840 and reserve your seat. Tickets are $50 and can be paid by cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.
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Registration for the Taste of Camden has begun. To sign up for this signature business event, click here for the registration/sponsorship form. Early Registration ends on July 31st, so book early and save money! Sponsorships are still available. This is a terrific opportunity for your business to be visited by over 800+ people in a four hour period. The B2B Session will also be something new that every vendor is not going to want to miss. For more information please contact Christi by email at admin@camdenchamber.com or calling the Chamber at 729-5840. Space is limited, so book now and save money and ensure you have a great location! |
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Ribbon Cuttings
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Thursday, July 23rd at 11 am
JC Penney Catalog Store
Located in the Furniture Factory Outlet
6100-C Hwy 40 East, St. Marys
Congratulations To:
Day Light Donuts
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The Power of Email Marketing & Getting Started with
Constant Contact Seminar
Sponsored by the Camden County Chamber of Commerce Date: July 20, 2009 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Where: St. Marys Economic Development Building
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Chamber Member Milestone's,
Congratulations & Welcome to Camden County!
Dr. Jon Shiels and his wife Terri, have chosen St. Marys, GA as their new home. Dr. Shiels is opening a new Chiropractic practice named Camden County Clinic of Chiropractic. He is working with W.H. Gross on building a new facility located at 775 Kings Bay Road, St Marys, GA. The medical building with also have a dentist office and an optometrist office. The grand opening for Dr. Shiels' new practice is scheduled for Sept 1st.
Dr. Shiels graduated from Life University Chiropractic College following a 4-year intensive program as a Doctor of Chiropractic. He is a member of Fibromyalgia Centers of America, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, International Chiropractic Alliance, and the Georgia Council of Chiropractic.
As a chiropractic student, he completed an extensive postgraduate training by becoming a member of KCUCS (Knee Chest Upper Cervical Specific) and receiving an Advanced Certificate in upper cervical adjusting and analysis.
All of his education & training has allowed him to successfully address issues such as ADHD, Colic, GERD, constipation, infertility, headaches, indigestion, fibromyalgia, and a multitude of other conditions. As a chiropractic student, he traveled to Guatemala City on a chiropractic mission trip. While there he provided chiropractic services to a community that had no other access to chiropractic care.
Dr. Shiels's experiences have given him a great opportunity to learn to care for a wide variety of ailments from which his patients may suffer. His mission is to restore health through natural chiropractic care, allowing his patients to live their lives to the fullest through Upper Cervical Specific work.
Dr. Shiels grew up in Boulder Colorado and served on the Boulder County Sheriff's Department for 14 years where he specialized as a Field training Officer, SWAT team member, and a K-9 handler and trainer. He also received the Medal of Valor while serving on the Sheriff's Department. He has been married to his wife Terri for 13 years who is a pharmacist at Walgreen's in Kingsland, Georgia. His passion and prayerful longing for true community has lead him and his wife to wonderful Camden County.
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St. Marys Memory Garden Dedication
The St. Marys EarthKeepers
Request The Honor of Your Presence
At the Dedication of The St. Marys Memory Garden Saturday, July 11 10:00 a.m. The Memory Garden is located at the corner of St. Marys Street & Bartlett Street (south side of Oak Grove Cemetery) 912-729-1103 Please visit www.stmarysearthkeepers.comfor information regarding commemorative bricks in the Tribute Pathway.
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St. Marys 101: Six Classes
Month One: Mission of St. Marys
Date: July 22, 2009 - 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: DDA Building
Speakers: City Manager, City Attorney,
City Clerk, DDA Director & HR Director
Month Two: Get Involved
Date: August 19, 2009 - 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: Tourism/Aquatic Park/Library
Speakers: Tourism Director, Aquatic Director
and Library Director
Month Three: Show Me The Money
Date: September 23, 2009 - 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: City Hall
Speakers: Planning Director, Senior Center
Manager, Finance Director & IT Director
Month Four: Infrastructure
Date: October 21, 2009 - 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: Scrubby Bluff Treatment Plant
Speakers: Public Works Director, Assistant
Public Works Director, City Engineer
Month Five: It Gets Hot In Here
Date: November 18, 2009 - 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: Fire Department
Speaker: Fire Chief
Month Six: Slow Down that Car
Date: December 16, 2009 - 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: Police Department
Speakers: Municipal Court Judge and
Police Chief - plus Graduation
To participate call or email Connie Miller:
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School Supplies Needed
Camden Community Alliance & Resources, Wal-Mart, WECC and several churches and organizations in Camden County are working together to collect school supplies for families who are unable to purchase supplies.
Locations for drop off include Missions for Camden, WECC 89.3 The Lighthouse FM, Habitat for Humanity, Chic-fil-A, City of Woodbine and Wal-Mart. All donations should be turned in by Monday, July 27th.
Supplies needed: Pencils, Markers, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Glue Sticks, Bottle Glue, Erasers, Pencil Pouch, Composition Book, Spiral Notebook, Notebook Paper, 3-Ring Binder, Small Dictionary, Small Thesaurus, Blue or black ball point pens, Pocket Folders with Prongs, Scientific Calculator, Backpack, Hand Sanitizer and Tissues.
Fill the Bus
On July 24th, Wal-Mart will host "Fill the Bus"- is a drive to have supplies donated outside of the store. Monetary donations are accepted and will be turned into school supplies at the end of the day.
Distribution Day
Saturday, August 1st will be distribution day for all supplies. Locations will be announced soon. In order to pick up supplies, families must provide proof of one of the following: Peachcare/Wellcare, food stamps, free/reduced lunch from last school year, separation letter from employer, unemployment verification from from Dept of Labor. |
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Georgia State Patrol Needs Your Help
SFC Lee of the Georgia State Patrol came before the BOCC last Tuesday. They have a new post in Brunswick that will serve Camden County. However, due to the cuts in state funding, they have a building but no furniture to put in it. If you are willing to reach out to the Georgia State Patrol and help them to furnish their new building, please contact Diana Smith at the County at 576-6773 or Christine Daniel at the Chamber at 729-5840. We are sure every little bit would be a huge help.
Currently they need the following items:
8 - Twin long beds (no footboards)
8 - Dressers
4 - Lamp stands
16 - Pillows
32 - Pillow cases
16 - Coversheets
16 - Sheet sets
4 - Wall mounts for tvs
4 - Bathroom curtains
4 - Shower rugs
12 - Bath towels
12 - Wash cloths
Silverware
Kitchen utensils
Plates, dishes, etc. |
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Fisher & Phillips LLP Continues Major Educational initiative for Employers:
"This Year, We're Bringing It to You"
Below is a list of upcoming webinars offered by Fisher & Phillips LLP. They believe that you and your employees can benefit from free webinars and earn 1 hour of HRCI credit. The attorneys of Fisher & Phillips are offering webinars that cover important workplace legal issues that HR professionals face regularly. They are offering the webinars for the convenience of employers. Knowing that many organizations are reducing or eliminating discretionary business travel in 2009, the theme of the national educational effort is "This Year, We're Bringing It to You." These webinars are designed for human resources professionals, in-house legal counsel, risk managers and other managers who must deal with workplace legal issues. The webinars cover important legal topics with an emphasis on recent and pending changes to workplace-related laws. More information about the webinars, including how to register, can be found at News & Events at www.laborlawyers.com. __________________________________________________________ July 8, 2009 (2:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. PDT) Immigration Law Issues in the Hospitality Industry: Unique Visa Options & Compliance Challenges July 9, 2009 (2:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. PDT) The Impact of the Lilly Ledbetter "Fair Pay" Act of 2009 July 16, 2009 (2:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. PDT) Pending Legislation May Affect Your Business July 21, 2009 (3:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. PDT) Federal Discrimination Laws: An Overview of What's Old, What's New and What May Be Coming July 28, 2009 (1:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. PDT) Managing Unemployment Compensation Claims: A Big Picture Approach to Reducing Associated Costs and Minimizing Liability (Sponsored by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce) Managing Unemployment Compensation Claims: A Big Picture Approach to Reducing Associated Costs and Minimizing Liability - Topic covers controlling costs associated with unemployment compensation insurance is always a legitimate employer concern. Tough economic times make controlling these costs even more important. The labor and employment attorneys at Fisher & Phillips will present a webinar to show employers how they can take steps to manage claims arising from performance-related terminations. By adopting and applying sound employment practices, employers can put themselves in a position of strength when facing unemployment benefits claims. The result will be something all businesses like -- monetary savings. This webinar will provide a big picture approach to unemployment compensation claims and provide some tips for managing those claims.
July 30, 2009 (1:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. PDT)
Wage & Hour Law 101 - Basic Principles Of Compliance
August 13, 2009 (1:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. PDT)
Managing and Controlling Employees: The Basics of Privacy Issues in the Workplace
August 19, 2009 (2:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. PDT)
Wage & Hour Law 201 - Applying the Principles
August 26, 2009 (3:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. PDT)
The ABCs of I-9 Form Compliance - Be Ready for Government Audits and Raids
September 11, 2009 (2:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. PDT)
Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Employee Blogs and Other Forms of Social Networking: Good or Bad for the Workplace?
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
Businesses planning to claim the newly-expanded work opportunity tax credit (WOTC) for eligible unemployed veterans and unskilled younger workers hired during the first part of 2009, have until August 17, 2009, to request the certification required for these workers. The newly-revised Form 8850 should be used by employers to request certification from their state workforce agency. Information about Form 8850 and the tax credit is available on the www.IRS.gov website, and the form is available online.
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