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| Your Chamber News |
November 2009 |
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Greetings!
I apologize for the extreme delay in getting the Newsletter out to you in a timely fashion. One positive item is you get a sneak preview of what has happened the first week in November.
Even with all that is going on with the economy, we all have much to be thankful for. We hope your month goes well and everyone enjoys their holiday with family, friends and co-workers.
We had another marketing sales warning from a business that was solicited by Skyline Publishing. They claim they are working with the Chamber, Tourism, etc. This is not the case. The only publisher the Chamber is currently working with is Cal Duke Publishing for our Welcome to Camden County Relocation Magazine. Please be aware of what you commit to and check first to see if they are a legitimate company.
Congratulations to Blackjack Asphalt, Inc. the November C hick-fil-A Business of the Month.
Sincerely,
Chris, Christi & Julie
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Thank You October Sponsors
Taste of Camden
Camden Printing
Coastal Bank of Georgia
Dalton Signs
Eagle Plumbing
Georgia Power
MLBA
Navy Federal Credit Union
Satilla Temps
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Studio S
TCPA
TDS Telecom
The Lighthouse
Tribune & Georgian
TV Camden
VISTA Outdoor
WKBX K-Bay 106.3 FM
Special Thanks to
William Brunson/Camden County Rec Center
LOWE'S Home Improvement
TRI-Lane Rentals
City of St. Marys Public Works
Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay
Taste of Camden Committee
Business of the Month
Chick-fil-A
Successful Small Business Strategies Seminar
Debbie Graham, Small Business Development Coordinator
Dominoes Pizza
Phyllis Keffer and Mark Crews, Camden County EMA
Constant Contact Marketing Seminar
Pamela Adams, Constant Contact Representative Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Camden County Emergency Management Agency
Special Thank You to Jill Lange for taking pictures at our events! |
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Welcome! New October Members
Edward DiPreta, M.D., P.C., Camden
Domino's Pizza - Alkina Daniels
Wingswept Quail Preserve - Robbie Cheek
Brant Creek, LLC - Tom Purdie
Captain Stan's Smokehouse - Stan Mieloch
Amato Chiropractic Wellness Center - Drs. David & Lesa Amato, DC, AO
Thank You! October Renewing Members
Coastal Area District Development Authority (CADDA) - Andrew Standard (2 years)
Southeastern Bank - Jennifer Shiver (15 years)
LOWE'S Home Improvement Warehouse - Brain Levy (3 years)
Care South Advantage Home Healthcare - Sylvia Dowling (3 years)
Bent Pine Construction Company - Larry Johnson (2 years)
Coastal Pawn - Daniel Wagner (2 years)
Salvation Army - Nanette Hamilton (15 years)
Stanley M. Prince, DMD, PC - Stanley M. Prince (9 years)
Bay Town Homes - Oscar Wells (15 years)
Camden County High School Theater - Dean Slusser (12 years)
Coastal Medical Access Program (CMAP) - Barbara Walters (4 years)
Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation - Lee H. Owen (3 years)
Lendmark Financial Services - Joyce Holloway (15 years)
Rotary Club of Kings Bay - Paula Goodnow (3 years)
Heritage Bank - Kathy McLellan (10 years)
Regency Custom Homes - Jessica Riggs (1 year)
Curves for Women - Shannon Walker (11 years)
Camden County Joint Development Authority (JDA) - David Keating (8 years)
Heritage House Wedding Chapel - Pauline Butler (1 year)
IDS Alarm Systems, INC. - Jay Lassiter (4 years)
Kingsland Cable T.V. - Don Trednick (14 years)
Highlighted members are Milestone Members 10+ years as Chamber Members! |
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Small Business Development Series
Are You Registered?
The Camden County Chamber of Commerce and the UGA Small Business Development Center are co-sponsoring "The Business Development Series". The five workshops will begin on November 18th targeting specific topics geared to help address business issues. We hope you take advantage of this outstanding program.
Workshops include:
We recommend and hope you make a commitment to attend all five workshops by sending us your RSVP to the Camden County Chamber of Commerce at 729-5840 or email info@camdenchamber.com to reserve your seat. Cost for each seminar is $10 to cover lunch. |
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Taste of Camden
The Camden County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Annual Taste of Camden (TOC) Community Expo on Thursday, October 15th. The theme for this year's event was
"What's in Your Backyard?" If the vendors and displays were any indication of what is in Camden County, we have plenty of products and services available in our backyard! Congratulations to our Best of Award Winners! Read More.
"Best of" & "Tastiest" Award Winners
Lucky Dawgs "Tastiest" Main Course
Mangos Cafe "Tastiest" Appetizer and Dessert
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q Tastiest "Beverage"
Eagle Plumbing "Best Overall, Best Backyard Theme &
Most Creative Booth"
For more photos from the Taste of Camden go to the Chamber's
Photo Gallery. Don't forget to patronize your local restaurants, retailers and other service organizations. They are depending on you!!
Thanks to all our sponsors and everyone who made the Taste of Camden the success it was!
THANK YOU to Jill Lange for taking a fantastic assortment of pictures during our September Business After Hours!*** |
City Council Candidates Tour Base
The Camden County Chamber of Commerce set up a base tour for all the City Council Candidates prior to the November 3rd election. The group was briefed by Capt. Wes Stephens, Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay and then given a windshield tour of the base, conducted by Ed Buczek, PAO.
Pictured at SWFLANT Strategic Missile Display: Tom Cyphers, John Morrissey, LJ Williams, Keith Post, Roger Rillo, Sidney Howell, Chris Bennett, Christine Daniel,
Bill Deloughy, Matthew Pettus, Jr. |
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Ribbon Cuttings
Turner Pest Control
Doug Cooper-Ambassador, Karen Schexnayder-Ambassador, Michael Harrington-Turner Pest Control, Christine Daniel-Chamber, Kevin Van Horn-Ambassador
Alissa's Masterpiece Photography
1st Row: Kevin Van Horn-Ambassador, Christine Daniel-Chamber, Charlie & Alissa Williams-Owner, Tabitha Schmidt-Family, Julie McCullough-Ambassador 2nd Row: Jeremy Williams-Family, Linda Wood-Family, Charles & Cathryn Williams-Family, Joey Williams-Family
For more photos...
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Business After Hours
Don't forget to attend the Thursday, November 19th Business After Hours co-sponsored by Camden County Clinic of Chiropractic and Rentz Family Dentistry from 5 pm - 7 pm located at 775 Kings Bay Road, St. Marys. We are doing something new this month, so bring a lot of business cards with you and see if you met the Mystery Chamber Member.
The December 17th Business After Hours is our Holiday Silent Auction Celebration sponsored and hosted by Sawyer & Associates from 5-8 pm. Finish up your Christmas shopping at our Silent Auction. There are always wonderful gifts provided by our local business owners. |
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Chamber Member Milestones,
Congratulations & Welcome to Camden County!
Congratulations to Southeast Georgia Health System for earning the Hospital of the Year Award!
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Leadership Alumni Breakfast features Camden County Joint Development Authority (JDA)
Graduates from all classes gathered for breakfast at Aunt B's to listen to a very informative presentation from the Camden County JDA. John McDill, Chairman shared Executive Director, David Keating's vision and strategic plan for Camden County. Welcome David to Camden County. It is a pleasure to work with the you and Melinda and providing assistance when needed to improve the economic development in our community.
If you are a graduate of Leadership Camden and are not a member of the Leadership Alumni, please join this elite group. The networking, information shared and friendships that are formed can not be replaced. For $25 you can join in the fun and make a difference in Camden County. Application.
Current Leadership Alumni Upcoming Events:
Seating is limited (4 spots open)
The Success Series
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Time: 6 to 8 PM
Cost: $25.00 per person
Location: Home of Charlie and Tricia Smith
For more information
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Leadership Camden Enjoys Economic Development Day
The Leadership Camden Class received a thorough overview of Economic Development in Camden County. The day was filled with knowledgable
speakers from the St. Marys DDA, Kingsland Economic Development, Housing (Bill Gross), Chamber of Commerce, The Camden Partnership, Peggy Jolley @ Georgia Power, Rachel Baldwin @ Camden County High School and Linda Cagle from Steffens Restaurant.
Special thanks to Coastal Bank for sponsoring the Economic Development Day. Jim Lomis and Christy Clifford facilitated the day and did a fantastic job. Thanks for all your hard work and lining up great speakers.
This is trouble!!! Brendon Winstead, Kenneth Smith, Jr. and Kevin Yackel
Front: Christi Hall, Jessica Landreth, Dale Blanton, Jennifer Lewis, Nicole Gailey, Nanette Hamilton, Kevin Yackel, Brendon Winstead
Conn Cole, Matthew Kircher, Joel Hanner, Alan NeSmith
Bottom Left: Gary Straight, Kenneth Smith Jr., CB Yadav, Freddie Howell |
The Chamber's PICK 3 Scarecrow Shopped Till He Dropped!
Mr. & Mrs. PICK 3
Even the Children Loved the Scarecrow Stroll...Kenzie Lukas! (She is adorable) |
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Small Business Strategies for an Economic Downturn Seminar
Debbie Graham, Small Business Development Coordinator from UGA, SBDC presented a great seminar on successful strategies to help during these tought economic times. Some of the items discussed where marketing, networking, discounts, etc. Special thanks to Al Daniels, Dominoes Pizza for providing the pizza for dinner. Everyone enjoyed it.
Watch for additional scheduled seminars that can help all businesses stay successful, visible and profitable.
Debbie Graham, Small Business Development Coordinator
Doris Maye and Darren Harper
Carley & Jeremy Jacobs, Jack Davis, Sharon & Patricia Viellenave
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Chamber Hosted Constant Contact Email Marketing Seminar
There was standing room only for the Constant Contact Email Marketing Seminar held at the EMA Building. Pamela Adams, Marketing Rep led the class on how to get the most out of Constant Contact and the do's and don'ts of successful marketing. Thank you to Phyllis Keffer and Mark Crews for allowing us to use their Conference Room. The facilities are perfect and everyone appreciates your support. Special thanks to Joe Loomis from Sonny's for delivering our delicious lunch.
Renee Coakley looks on
There is a lot to learn
Beth Gowen & Caroline Fender |
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Oppose H.R. 3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act
We invite you to sign on to the US Chamber's letter opposing H.R. 3126, the so-called Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Act. As many of you know, the CFPA would create a new and massive government agency to regulate consumer financial products and related services.
Both the House Financial Services Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee have passed this bill and it could be considered on the House floor in the coming weeks. With this bill moving so rapidly, now is the time to get involved and make the voice of business heard.
The following are actions you can take today to Stop The CFPA:
We appreciate your urgent action on this dangerous bill. Please contact the US Chamber at federation@uschamber.com or 888-732-5228 if you have questions. |
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Sponsorship Opportunity
The Chamber is offering another sponsorship opportunity. Sponsorship of the weekly updates will give your business more exposure to the members and others that have joined our mailing list. Your logo and 5 lines of ad space will be the first thing everyone will see when they recieve the weekly update for a full four weeks. Call or email the Chamber for more information at 912-729-5840 or info@camdenchamber.com. | |
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