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| Your Chamber News |
August 2009 |
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Greetings!
School is back in session soon, so watch for those children waiting at the school bus stops. Also, just a reminder that the construction at Colerain and Gross Roads will make early morning and mid afternoon traffic even more congested. Try to take a different route when dropping off or picking up your children at school, and remind your young drivers too. If a different route is not an alternative, leave earlier and BE CAREFUL!
Congratulations to Satilla Temps the AUGUST Chick-fil-A Business of the Month.
Sincerely,
Chris, Christi & Julie
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Thank You July Sponsors
Business After Hours
J. Green & Co. Fine Jewelers
Business of the Month
Chick-fil-A
Door Prizes
J. Green & Co. Fine Jewelers
Belks
St. Marys Kiwanis Club
Restoration Hands of Aloha
TDS Telecom
Lowe's Home Improvement
Tangled Threads
Chick-fil-A
On the Green Salon & Spa
Walgreen's
H&R Block
Metabolic Research Center
Crooked River
Fairway Framing
Special Thank You to Jill Lange for taking pictures at our events! |
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Business Tip
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Something New... Would You Like to Sponsor the Weekly Updates?
The Chamber is now offering our members an opportunity to advertise to our members on a monthly basis and have your business gain more exposure to the membership. We will place your company logo below the Chamber's Logo on each Weekly Update for one month and give you an opportunity to further showcase your business with an additional five lines! Call or email the Chamber for more information 912-729-5840 or info@camdenchamber.com. |
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Welcome New July Members
WOLTZ & Associates - Charlie Wade
Traci Nelson - ERA Kings Bay Realty
Rodeway Inn & Suites - Mark Tomlinson
Abigail's Attic - Betty Hodges
Woodbine Pharmacy - Sabra Maddox
James Engraving & Awards - Jeremy James
Thank You July Renewing Members
Pam Paulk Johnsen - Century 21 Tri City Realty (1 year)
Diver's Den - Chris Whitlock & Bruce MacDougal (4 years)
Chesser Heating and Air - Michael Chesser (1 year)
Friends of the Camden County Libraries, Inc. - Merry Raber (7 years)
Humane Society of Camden County, Inc. - Jessica Freeley (7 years)
Auto Care - Sherwood Cooke (1 year)
Hospital Authority of St. Marys - Chuck Lanham (1 year)
Morale, Welfare & Recreation - Robert Spinnenweber (7 years)
St. Marys United Methodist Church Foundation - Jeff Barker (5 years)
Cumberland Land Surveyors - Steven Hooks (1 year)
Di's Catering Services - Dianne Drawdy (1 year)
Golden Isles Pediatric Dentistry, P.C. - (1 year)
Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company - Charles Ezelle (2 years)
Comfort Suites - Shiv Parbhoo (1 year)
Monroe & Associates - Doug Monroe (4 years)
Keith Post - Prudential Magnolia Realty (5 years)
Cumberland Home, Hearth & Gas - Keith Dixon (4 years)
Lee & Cates Glass, Inc. - Tim DeWitt (4 years)
St. Marys OB/GYN, P.C. - Dr. Fareed Kadum (2 years)
Terri Keller, M.A., Writing and Marketing Services - Terri Keller (2 years)
Assist 2 Sell Buyers and Sellers Realty - Scott Alexander (7 years)
Kings Bay Employer Committee - Cynde Maxwell (2 years)
Turner Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning - Martin & Bill Turner (3 years)
Carlos A. Levy, M.D., P.A. (6 years)
Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina - Luis Parra (1 year)
Satilla Board Sports - Tony Fuesler (1 year)
Highlighted members are Milestone Members 10+ years as Chamber Members!
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July Business After Hours
Thank you to John Green from J. Green Jewelers and to all of his staff for hosting and sponsoring an AWESOME July Business After Hours. The food & drink was amazing, the networking was outstanding and the door prizes were breathtaking! Those that missed the event, there was a lot of bling given away. Join us for our next Business After Hours sponsored and hosted by W. H. Gross Construction on Thursday, August 20th from 5 pm to 7 pm. See the newly renovated Kingsland North Center located at 531 North Lee Street, Downtown Kingsland. Join us for great networking, food and fun!
J. Green Jewelers July BAH - Doug Cooper convincing himself that he needs his dream watch
Members enjoying fellowship, food and drinks
John Green, receiving his thank you plaque
***A Special THANK YOU to Jill Lange for taking a fantastic assortment of pictures during our July Business After Hours!*** |
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Saturday, August 8th at 10 am Family Martial Arts in Woodbine
313 Bedell Avenue, Hwy 17 Ribbon Cuttings
Fairway Framing
Doug Cooper, Ambassador; Jennifer Anderson, Ambassador; Owner, Jenifer Johnston and Kevin Van Horn, Ambassador
J. C. Penny Catalog
Front: Doug Cooper, Ambassador; Carol Crews, Furniture Factory Outlet Owner; Candice Glover, Manager JC Penny Catalog Center; Don Crews, Furniture Factory Outlet Owner and Julie McCullough, Membership Development Coordinator
Back: Staff of Furniture Factory Outlet and JC Penny Catalog, & Michael Harrington with Turner Pest Control
***A Special THANK YOU to Jill Lange for taking a fantastic assortment of pictures during our Ribbon Cutting!*** |
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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. We have two seats available. Tickets are $50 and can be paid by cash, check, VISA or MasterCard. Thank you to Georgia Power for providing the van to take everyone to Perry!
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Have you registered for the Taste of Camden? To sign up for this signature business event, registration/sponsorship form. Normal registration ends on August 31st, so sign up early to save money and ensure you have a spot. Space is limited and it is first come first serve.
This is a terrific opportunity for your business to be visited by over 800+ people in a four hour period. Don't forget to register (Vendors Only) for the Business 2 Business (B2B) Session. This is a new format and an exciting new addition to the program. For more information please contact Christi by email at admin@camdenchamber.com or call the Chamber at 729-5840.
Again, space is limited so book now and save money and ensure you have a great location! |
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Chamber Member Milestones,
Congratulations & Welcome to Camden County!
Schuebach Recognized by National Insurance Company
"Allstate Insurance Company recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Dean Schuepbach with the Chairman's Inner Circle Conference award for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitable business growth.
The Schuepbach Agency also earned the Chairman's Conference and Regional Champion awards from Allstate.
Schuepbach has been a prominent entrepreneur in the Camden County community for 20 years, contributing to Camden County High School, Habitat for Humanity and others.
The Schuepbach Agency is located at 4445 highway 40 East, No. 306, St. Marys, and can be reached at 912-882-5557. Schuepbach also owns and operates an Allstate Agency in Highland, Ill. located at 12545 State Route 143."
-Tribune & Georgian
St. Marys Kiwanis Club Honored O.J. Lanham
Hixson Award, the Highest Award Presented to a Member
It was a momentous occasion that will last forever. O.J. Lanham was presented with the highest tribute a Kiwanian can receive, she was awarded the Hixson Award. Chuck placed the medallion on OJ's neck and the club members had the opportunity to say "Thank you," and "We Love You." The community is a better place because OJ is in it. She is selfless. It is not something you learn, it is something you are born with -- a giving spirit and the desire to help others. Thank you OJ, for all the years of giving to this community. |
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School System Construction Bid Process Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Hosted by Camden County Chamber of Commerce
Held at the Camden County Ninth Grade Center Lecture Hall
Keep it in Camden "KIIC" is the motto heard around town. In an effort to support the KIIC Campaign, the Camden County Board of Education has partnered with the Camden County Chamber of Commerce. Over time, the Chamber has received a number of inquires about the school system utilizing local businesses for construction projects. In order to facilitate the learning process, the School System has asked Buckley & Associates to meet with all local contractors, sub-contractors or other construction related businesses interested in the construction bidding process. This meeting will help to answer questions on qualification guidelines, paperwork submission, etc. The meeting with Buckley & Associates is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th from 1:30 pm - 3 pm and will be held at the Camden County High School Lecture Hall off Wildcat Drive. All Camden County contractors, etc. are encouraged to attend this very informative meeting. If you would like to attend, please contact the Chamber at 729-5840 or email info@camdenchamber.com to reserve your seat. Again, the meeting is for local businesses only. |
Camden County Chamber of Commerce's Australia Trip
Promotion, Q & A and More!
Be sure to attend the August 6th meeting from 6 - 7 pm at the Camden County Annex (behind the Camden County Library off of Gross Road), 1430 Hwy 40 East Kingsland -- for be a brief presentation to explain the trip of a lifetime at a discounted rate just for you -- all because you are a Chamber Member!
South Pacific Wonders March 1 - 15, 2010
15 Days, 20 Meals (12 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners)
You can take a trip to the South Pacific Wonders (with optional 3-Night Fiji Post Tour Extension). See Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook National Park, Christchurch.
Per Person Rates: Double $4999, Single $6199, Triple $4949. Price includes air taxes & fees/surcharges of $450 (subject to increase until paid in full), hotel transfers, round trip airfare from Jacksonville Intl Airport. NOT included in the price is the cancellation waiver and insurance of $225 per person. |
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It's That Time Again... New Member Welcome Breakfast September 2nd 8:00-9:15 am
Do you want to meet the new members of the Chamber one on one? If so, this is your opportunity to do just that. All new members, as well as "seasoned" members are invited to attend the breakfast held at the Citizens State Bank Community Center in Kingsland. Please join us and share all we need to know about your business. All those in attendance also have the opportunity to meet the Staff, Board of Directors, Chamber Ambassadors and other members as well as learn how to get the most out of their Chamber Membership.
If you are interested in attending please contact the Chamber at 912-729-5840 and be sure to RSVP NO Later than August 28th.
SPONSOR NEEDED! The cost of Sponsorship is $150 and you have the opportunity to showcase your business during the event and have a table (which is provided) for promotional items or literature. There is only one sponsor per breakfast, so you are in the spotlight. If anyone is interested please contact the Chamber at 912-729-5840 or info@camdenchamber.com. |
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Blood Drive to Benefit Amaya Alvarez
Tuesday August 11th 9:00 - 3:30
110 Industrial Drive, St. Marys GA (@ St. Marys Industrial Park, off Point Peter Road, past the police station). The Blood Alliance will provide their mobile unit for this drive. To schedule your appointment go to www.thebloodalliance.com or call 912-882-3272. Co-Sponsored by Satilla Temps, if you need help scheduling an appointment please call Satilla Temps and they will be happy to assist you: (912) 882-3272. |
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Chamber Day at Belk for Chamber Members!
Tuesday August 11th - 20% Discount!
All Chamber Members receive a 20% discount. Register to win prizes, as well as some other fun things going on all day and that night. Be sure to stop in and take advantage of your membership by receiving the discount! |
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The Habitat for Humanity ReStore's ONE YEAR Anniversary
Join Us! August 18th, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Located at 302 S. Lee Street in Kingsland. Call for more information at 912-729-3633. From 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. we will be joined by Chick-fil-A and they will be serving refreshments! While you are here feel free to check out what we have in our store. |
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A New Hosted Internet Protocol (IP) Communications Solution Unveiled by TDS Telecommunications Corporation
Individual phone and data lines are converging into one communications solution known as managedIP. It's delivered on an Internet Protocol (IP)-based platform and now available to businesses in Camden County through TDS Telecommunications Corp. The benefits: increase daily productivity, discover new ways to connect with customers, increase sales, and improve customer satisfaction. Visit www.tdsvoip.com or call TDS at 866-983-7249, for more information and to schedule a free demo. | |
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