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| Your Chamber News |
January 2010 |
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Greetings!
Happy New Year and welcome to 2010! We hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and came back to work re-energized. Sorry for the delay in sending the January Newsletter!
Congratulations to The Southern Charmer the January Chick-fil-A Business of the Month!
Sincerely,
Chris, Christi & Julie
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Welcome! New December Members
Natural Remedies Vitamin & Herb Shoppe, Inc. - Ron Tyson
Centerpoint Tax Services - Calvin Blue
Bacon Law Firm, P.C. - Gary Bacon
Thank You! December Renewing Members
Wild Way - Thomas Schwarz (2 years)
H & R Block - Travis Taylor (7 years)
Camden Oral Surgery - Diane Pennington (2 years)
Gilbert, Harrell, Summerford and Martin P.C. - Pat Keene (20 years)
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q - Joe Loomis (15 years)
Aldridge Insurance Agency - Clyde Aldridge (18 years)
Democrats of Camden County - David Southern (1 year)
Lang's Seafood - Calvin Lang (21 years)
Language Learning Center - Lucy Gross-Barlow (4 years)
W.H. Gross Construction Company - Bill Gross (21 years)
Brenau University - Robert North (10 years)
Camden/Charlton Board of Realtors - Carley Jacobs (20 years)
Joy Cooper, ASR,e-Pro, SHS, SRES - ERA Kings Bay Realty (3 years)
Laurel Island Links - Amanda Johanson (2 years)
TGC Properties - Terry Carter (1 year)
Tribune & Georgian - Alan NeSmith (21 years)
Valdosta State University - Catherine Christie (2 years)
Coastal Workforce Services - Cindy Landolt (7 years)
College of Coastal Georgia, Camden Campus - Holly Christensen (16 years)
Georgia Power Company - Joel Hanner (21 years)
Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus - Howard Sepp (21 years)
United Way of Camden County - Steve Romine (16 years)
Wesley Glen Ministries c/o Cottages of Camden - Stella Ideozu (5 years)
Carquest of Kingsland - Susan Lightfoot (3 years)
Highlighted are Milestone Members 10+ years as Chamber Members! |
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Thank You December Sponsors
Business After Hours
Sawyer & Associates
Business of the Month
Chick-fil-A
Small Business Development Series
Phyllis Keffer and Mark Crews, Camden County EMA
Auction Items
AFLAC
Alissa's Masterpiece Photography
American Red Cross
Anytime Fitness
Belk
Bert Guy
Calming Waters Spa
Camden Bicycle Center
Camden Party Rentals
Chick-fil-A
Citizens State Bank
Classic Cleaners
Crooked Rivers
Culligan Water Services
Cumberland Financial Services
Cumberland Inn & Suites
Dalton Signs
Daylight Donuts
ERA Kings Bay Realty-Nancy Stasinis
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fareed Kadum, M.D.
George & Julie McCullough
Georgia Power
Habitat for Humanity
J. Green & Company
Jennifer Lewis
KB Grill
Ken & Patricia Boden
Larry's Giant Subs
Lil Seabags
Lisa Allen's Dance Works
Mangos Cafe
Missions for Camden
Okefonokee Adventures
On the Green Salon & Day Spa
Once Upon a Bookseller
Pampered Pets Resort
Sawyer & Associates
Seabags
Service Master
Sheila's Hallmark
Simonida - Jelana Gallon
The French Quarter
The Patio Store
The Southern Charmer
Tribune & Georgian
Trish McMillan
WKBX FM 106.3
Wingswept Quail Preserve
WOWZA Realty - Barbara Ann Scott
Door Prizes
H & R Block
Restoration Hands of Aloha
United Way
Camden County Quarterback Club
LOWES Home Improvement
Special Thanks to Doug Cooper for helping with the Business After Hours set up for the Silent Auction. Couldn't have done it without you, Doug!
**Special Thank You to Jill Lange for taking pictures at our events!** |
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Ribbon Cuttings
St. Marys Senior Center
Totally Free Homeownership Center
Centerpoint Tax Services
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18th Annual Coastal Georgia Economic Outlook Luncheon Scheduled
The Camden County Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to attend the 18th Annual Coastal Georgia Economic Outlook Luncheon on Friday, January 29th from 11 am - 2 pm held at the Sea Palms Resort, St. Simon's Island.
If you are interested in sitting at one of the Chamber's tables and representing Camden County, please RSVP to reserve your seat as there are only 7 seats available. Tickets are $65 payable to the Chamber prior to the event. Please call Christi at 729-5840 or email
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Chamber's Government Community Affairs Committee Atlanta Fly-In a Huge Success
Seventeen community leaders traveled to Atlanta to meet with the Governor and other elected officials to discuss issues affecting Camden County. The trip was the first of an Annual Atlanta Fly-In. Those traveling to Atlanta included representatives from the three Cities, County, JDA, Chamber, Partnership, School System, Businesses, Camden Partnership and Altamaha Technical College.
The group of 17 met with Governor Sonny Perdue, Speaker of the House David Ralston, Senator Tommie Williams, Representative Bob Smith, Vice Chair of Appropriations, Senator Seth Harp, Chairman of Higher Education, DOT Commissioner Vance Smith, and Senator Jeff Chapman. Issues discussed included: Critical Need for Technical College, Financial Support for Education, Colerain Road Evacuation, Kings Bay Ready for Mission Growth, and Continued Support for Georgia Military Affairs Committee (GMACC).
Again, Camden County was well represented and spoke with one voice. The meetings held gave us a great opportunity to relay the needs of Camden, showcase our community and in the process learn firsthand what is happening in Atlanta.
From Left: Superintendent Will Hardin, Kingston Field Representative Tim Wessinger, Kingsland Mayor Kenneth Smith, County Administrator Steve Howard, Past US Navy League President Sheila McNeill, Chamber Board Member Charlie Smith, Chamber Board Member Bert Guy, Executive Director St. Marys DDA Alyce Thornhill, Chamber Board Chairman Alex Blount, Governor Sonny Perdue, JDA Chairman John McDill, Camden Partnership Executive Director Marty Klumpp, Georgia Power Area Manager Joel Hanner, Chamber President/CEO Christine Daniel, JDA Executive Director David Keating, State Representative Cecily Hill, SMUMCF President Jeff Barker, Past State Representative Charlie Smith Jr, and Altamaha Technical College President Lorette Hoover. |
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Business After Hours
The December Holiday Business After Hours sponsored by Sawyer & Associates was fabulous! The evening was full of festive cheer and everyone had a terrific time bidding on all the wonderful items our businesses so willing donated. Thank you to everyone for participating and for making the Business After Hours so special.
The January Business After Hours is sponsored and hosted by the College of Coastal Georgia, Camden Campus, and will be held on a different night...Friday, January 22, 2010 from 5-7 pm. Join us for another fun filled evening of great networking and wonderful food and drink. Of course all the food will be provided by the Culinary Department...you will be in for a treat. See you there.
Remember to bring a lot of business cards and be sure the Mystery Chamber Member has your card. Don't forget the Chamber's Stimulus 50-50 drawing.
Amanda Johannson with Sawyer & Associates
Doug Cooper introduces Carmella Brown and her Special Deliveries by Carmella Dolls presented by Chris Daniel and Carmella Brown
Congratulations to Cpl Joshua Matthew Betancur
MCSFBN Kings Bay, GA
Marine of the Month
For more photos from the Business After Hours go to the Chamber's Photo Gallery. |
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2010 Chick-fil-A Leadercast Live Simulcast is Coming to Camden County
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 7th for the Chick-fil-A Leadercast. The Camden County Chamber of Commerce is taking reservations for your seat and will sell tickets to this most worthwhile event. Scheduled to appear are: John Maxwell, Jim Collins, Tony Dungy, Ed Bastian, Jim Goodnight, Connie Podesta, Steve Uzzell, Ben Carson, Chip Heath, and Mark Sandborn.
This is an educational and motivational event that will allow you to build relationships and participate in an unforgettable experience. Tickets are on sale for $50 until January 31st, after January 31st the tickets will cost $65. Tickets for Leadership Camden Alumni are $40 until January 31st. Anyone interested in attending and would like to purchase a ticket, please call the Chamber at 729-5840 or email us at info@camdenchamber.com.
Hurry and purchase or reserve your ticket ASAP so you don't miss out on this fantastic event. If you wait until February 1st, it will cost you more!! |
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Military Community Affairs Committee is Looking for Volunteers
The Chamber is in the process of establishing a Military Community Affairs committee, and is looking for Chamber members who would like to be on the committee. Its primary focus will be to cultivate and enhance a positive working relationship between the business community and the military personnel at Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay (NSBKB). The committee will also look for any opportunities to increase participation of businesses with on-Base contracts. It is envisioned there will be a NSBKB representative on the committee.
If interested in being involved with the Military Community Affairs committee, please contact the Chamber office at info@camdenchamber.org or call 912-729-5840 by January 29th. No time has been set for an initial meeting, nor has the schedule for future meetings been determined. That will be worked out with those expressing an interest in working on the committee. |
Leadership Alumni Sponsored the 2nd "Success Series"
The Leadership Camden Alumni sponsored the 2nd "Success Series" event hosted by Charlie and Trisha Smith in their home. The evening was wonderful with great fellowship, wonderful desserts all baked or made by Trisha and most of all heard all the great things both Charlie and Trisha have done in their lives, for their families and for your community. If you are a graduate of Leadership Camden and are not a member of the Alumni, you are missing out on some fantastic opportunities to meet some fascinating people living and working right next door.
Thank you to Charlie and Trisha for a wonderful and most rewarding evening. We were also fortunate enough to have five of the students with perfect attendance from Southeast CEO Leadership Program hosted by CCAR and led by Jessica Landreth.
Trisha & Charlie Smith
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What's the Most Important Item You Want to Let Others Know About Your Business?
How would you like to learn something about other Chamber members and what they may be able to offer you, or better yet, what you may be able to offer them? If inquiring minds want to know answer this simple question and email your response to info@camdenchamber.com:
"What's the most important thing about your business?" These responses can range from "We are 100% employee owned" to "We only purchase American made goods" to "Everything we do is focused on relieving your pain".
This is an effective way to make contact with other Chamber members, learn something about their business, promote products and services and every month make for some great reading in the next issue of Your Chamber News.
Just one of many benefits of Chamber Membership. Don't miss out on a great way to introduce yourself. We hope we can fill the next newsletter, but remember there is only so much room, so get your feedback in quickly or it will have to wait until the following month for all to see! |
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Chamber Member Milestones,
Congratulations & Welcome to Camden County!
Congratulations to Derek & Susan Collins at Eagle Plumbing on the birth of their baby girl Abigail born on December 4th. |
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Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you utilizing the Chamber website, newsletters and weekly updates to your fullest advantage?
The Chamber can offer you ways to promote and expose your business to other Chamber members and readers. Website advertising, sponsoring the weekly updates and/or the Newsletter for a month are just a few ways. All you have to do is contact us at 912-729-5840 or email us at info@camdenchamber.com to see how each of these marketing venues can be used to your advantage and benefit. | |
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