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| Your Chamber News | May 2010 |
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Greetings!
Congratulations to Simply Architectural Glass, Inc. our May Chick-fil-A Business of the Month!
As always, before you commit to pay money to any advertiser, please check to be sure they are truly working with someone in Camden County. Many of these advertisers are telling you they are working with the Chamber, the School System, the Athletic Program, etc. If we do not send you a letter stating we are working with a specific advertiser, chances are we aren't.
Please join us for a presentation on a trip to Tuscany on Wednesday, May 26th at 6:30 pm in the Chamber Conference Room. Jack Brinson from Collette Vacations will present Tuscany and answer any questions you may have.
We hope all Mother's had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Sincerely,
Chris, Christi & Julie
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Welcome! New April Members
Ty Swartz Photography - Ty Swartz
Family Martial Arts - Cindy Barrington
Shooters of America - Kings Bay
Coastal Georgia Rails to Trails, Inc. - Terry Landreth
Thank You! April Renewing Members
Atlantic Auto Brokers - Adam Jacobson (11 years)
HELP You Build - Bill Lawrence (3 years)
Ace Family Chiropractic - Angela Evagash (6 years)
Express Scripts - Debbie Bell (5 years)
James J. Lassiter, DMD P.C. (2 years)
Magnolia Manor - Dianne Feine (8 years)
Southern Equipment & Services - Jim W. Cerny (8 years)
Family Matters Counseling - Molly McCue (3 years)
Once Upon a Bookseller - Louise Mancill (10 years)
Country Inn and Suites - Sanjay Desai (7 years)
Edward Jones - Hal Weathers (10 years)
Lynne M. Corder - ERA Kings Bay Realty (13 years)
Restoration Hands of Aloha Massage Clinic - Audrey St. John (4 years)
Auto Care - Sherwood Cooke (2 years)
Brian & Jennifer Lewis - Individuals (3 years)
Kings Bay Mail and More - Laura Williams (18 years)
Burt Wright Construction, Inc. - Burt Wright (2 years)
Camden Partnership - Sheila McNeill (5 years)
Betz Veterinary Services - Dr. Christy Betz (3 years)
City of Kingsland - Gwen Mungin (5 years)
Deborah Jones - RE/MAX Coastal Properties (17 years)
Eagle Plumbing Inc - Susan Collins (4 years)
J. Green & Co. Fine Jewelers, Inc. - John Green (1 year)
Century 21 Tri-City Realty - Robert C. Paulk (22 years)
Camden County Black Business Association - Dorothy Patterson (3 years) Dalton Signs, Inc. - Kevin Dalton (8 years)
Allstate Insurance - Dean Schuepbach (8 years)
Cumberland Inn and Suites - Dave Phillips (15 years)
On The Green Salon and Day Spa - Mary Rose Cannistraro (1 year) Highlighted are Milestone Members 10+ years as Chamber Members! |
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Thank You April Sponsors
Business After Hours
Southeastern Bank
Business of the Month
Chick-fil-A
Tools for Business Success
TDS Telecom
Business After Hours Door Prizes
AFLAC Auto Care Chick-fil-A Cities of Camden County Coastal Oaks Home Inspections Crooked Rivers Cultural Heritage Productions Dina Barone's Vocal Studio Family Martial Arts H&R Block Lil' Seabag LOWES Home Improvement NAMI Restoration Hands of Aloha Satilla Business Services Walgreens
Washington Fly-In
Brenau University
Southeast Georgia Health System
Georgia Power
Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C.
Chick-fil-A Leadercast
Southeast Community Church
Kingsland Chick-fil-A
Leadership Camden Alumni
Brenau University
Dalton Signs Special thanks to our Ambassadors for volunteering their time and making our events so successful! |
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Chamber's Annual Washington Fly-In a Great Success
The Chamber's 15th Annual Washington Fly-In held on April 21st - 23rd was fast paced and full of relevant and important information for our community. Each year the Chamber coordinates the County & City Governments, School Board, Joint Development Authority, The Camden Partnership, Navy League, Healthcare System, and serval businesses within Camden to better our community.
There are always many issues impacting Camden and it would be virtually impossible to present all of them to our elected officials and others we visit. In an effort to have an organized and succinct package we break our issues into three main areas to include: Military, Education and Economic Recovery (Quality of Life).
This year we had 34 issue papers, eleven of which were Military, two Education, fifteen Economic Recovery and six Additional Supporting Information. View papers. The three days were fast paced with an itinerary that was packed full of visits. The visits included a lunch meeting with Congressman Jack Kingston (sponsored by Georgia Power and Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford and Martin P.C.), a 45 minute meeting with Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson completing the day with a group dinner for the participants. This dinner is always an outstanding way to really get to know the members of our community and build excellent working relationships and lasting friendships.
Day two began with a meeting with RADM Karl Schultz from the United States Coast Guard and his leadership team. A brief tour of the National Navy League and a brief presentation from the leadership of the Sea Cadet program, followed by a meeting with the Melissa Kuckro Senior Legislative Affairs Specialist from the National Park Service. The evening ended with a reception/dinner (sponsored by Brenau University and Southeast Georgia Health System) for Navy and Coast Guard Leadership and our elected officials staff. There was a great deal of discussion taking place about our issues as well as forming better working relationships with those working in Washington.
Day three, our final day in DC began very early at the Pentagon. The leadership we visited was quite impressive and the presentations we received were not only informative, but enlightening to all in attendance. Those briefing our group were: Mr. Roger Natsuhara, Assistant Secretary of Navy (Installations & Environment), Jim Howard, Deputy Director Strategic Systems Programs, BG Richard Simcock, II, LA to the Commandant United States Marine Corp Office of Legislative Affairs, Rear Admiral Richard Breckenridge, Director of Submarine Warfare, N87B followed by a tour of the Pentagon and the 9/11 Memorial Chapel and Garden. The final meeting for the day was a visit to the US Chamber of Commerce where we discussed everything from American Free Enterprise and Healthcare Reform to Trade.
Where do we go from here? "In an effort to keep Camden County on the minds of our elected officials in DC the Chamber will hold a Briefing Breakfast for our County Commissioners, Kingsland, St. Marys & Woodbine City Councils, School Board Members and our Military Leadership on Thursday, May 20th at 8 am at the Camden County Annex in Kingsland," said Christine Daniel. "This is the first of the quarterly briefs to our county, cities and military leadership on the issues presented in DC." Those that presented in DC will give the presentation made in DC and we hope to provide feedback received from our elected officials since our return.
From front left: Louise Mitchell, Congress Jack Kingston, Christine Daniel, Sheila McNeill, Marty Klumpp, Will Hardin, Walt Natzic, Middle Row: Jeff Hogan, Kingston's Military Fellow, Hoard Sepp, Joel Hanner, Larry Myers, Clarence Knight, Charlie Smith, Jr., Bill Deloughy, Keith Post Bak Row: David Keating, Adam Kabasakalian, Robbie Cheek, William Ligon, Charlie Smith, John Morrissey |
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Business After Hours
The April Business After Hours sponsored & hosted by Southeastern Bank, St. Marys Branch was fantastic. The food was great and the networking was outstanding. We welcomed our new members and had many announcements about events taking place. If you have a chance stop by and say "Hello" to Glenda in St. Marys, Jennifer in Kingsland, and Shannon in Woodbine.
Congratulations to our Sailor of the Month - MA1 Michael Brandon
The May Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, May 20th and will be sponsored and hosted by J. Green & Co. Fine Jewelers located at 6586 Hwy 40 E (next to Walmart) from 5-7 pm. Don't forget to bring your business cards so the Mystery Chamber Member has your card and bring your loose dollar bills for the Chamber's Stimulus 50-50 drawing.
Anyone interested in providing door prizes for future Business After Hours, please let us know and we can come by and pick them up or they can be dropped off at the Chamber office. Thank you for all your support.
For more photos from the Business After Hours go to the Chamber's Photo Gallery. |
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Chick-fil-A Leadercast Worth the Wait
The Camden County Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Chick-fil-A Leadercast this past Friday hosted by the Southeast Community Church. If you did not purchase tickets for this amazing full day session, you missed out on a outstanding opportunity to hear world class leaders talk about their leadership values and what has made them so successful.
Featured speakers were: Connie Pedosto, Jim Collins, Tony Dungy, Mark Sanborn, Chip Heath, Jim Goodnight, Ed Bastian, John Maxwell, Steve Uzzell and Dr. Ben Carson.
Thank you to Kingsland Chick-fil-A for providing a delicious lunch and to Brenau University, Leadership Camden Alumni and Dalton Signs for their sponsorship. The Chamber will sponsor the Chick-fil-A Leadercast again next year, so please mark your calendars and save the date: May 6, 2011.
Enjoying the opportunity to network prior to Simulcast |
A lot of networking going on! |
Marty Turner is was excited to find out from Julie McCullough what the Chamber can do for him prior to the Leadercast! |
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Would you like to see Rome, Assisi, Florence, Pitti Palace or Tour San Gimignano Winery or Attend a Tuscan Feast?
If so, join us for the Travel Tuscany Presentation on Wednesday, May 26th at 6:30 pm held in the Chamber Conference Room
Join us for a 10-day trip to Tuscany from November 4 -13, 2010
Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Italy. Rolling landscapes, savory wines, delicious food, and stunning architecture... this can only be Tuscany. On this special journey you will enjoy walking tours in Italy's most charming towns, visit magnificent historic monuments and sample mouth-watering cuisine and wines. For more details review the 10-day itinerary and schedule your flights soon! This is a chance of a lifetime for a price that can't be beat. Flight, lodging and meals are included. |
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Business of the Year & Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted!
Do you know of a business that deserves and has earned the right to be designated as the 2010 Business of the Year for Camden County? Do you know a business owner/entrepreneur that has Entrepreneurial Spirit and displays a can do attitude no matter what life throws at them and is successful at what he/she does?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, please take the time to nominate the Business of the Year and/or the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. The process is each and all you need to do is follow the instructions for submitting the nomination by filling out the Nomination Form .
Nominations will be accepted through June 11, 2010 and will be reviewed by the Small Business Committee. The winners will be recognized and honored at the Chamber's Annual Dinner held on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on Thursday, June 24th. |
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2011 Leadership Camden Class Now Forming!
What is it and Why YOU Should Participate...
The Leadership Camden Program is a 10-session leadership curriculum designed for locally recognized, emerging and potential community leaders. It emphasizes skill-building for effective leadership and includes a community action component.
· Represents non-partisan voice of the county
· Informs & involves diverse citizenry (race, gender, age, socioeconomic, geography,
professions)
· Brings together a network of top talent
· Cultivates future members of local boards & authorities
· Provides awareness of issues shaping the future
· Serves as a forum for issues discussion
· Promotes access to top political, business & civic leaders
· Leverages local initiatives
· Expands the base of local volunteerism
· Creates mentors & coaches for youth leadership
· Orients newcomers to the county
· Directs efforts towards community success
Leadership Camden opens doors to the community for those with the desire and ability to shape its future. Through face-to-face meetings with area leaders and on-site visits to local institutions, participants explore the major issues and unique challenges facing Camden County.
Participation is limited so fill out an application TODAY! It is an experience of a lifetime! Read what past Camden Leadership folks have said about the program. Apply now! |
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Chamber Member Milestones,
Congratulations & Welcome to Camden County!
Congratulations to CB Yadav for earning his United States Citizenship. Congratulations CB on a job well done!
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Chamber's Communication Policy
Camden County Chamber of Commerce membership offers many benefits, including the ability for members to communicate within the Chamber network regarding various issues, events, and promotional information. The Chamber serves as a hub for this information and offers the following options for distributing such information:
- The member can download the Chamber email directory and provide an internal email to the membership or print labels and mail information to the membership (preferred)
- The member can send the information to the Chamber and staff will provide information in the next Chamber Weekly Update
In option #2 the information provided must be of general interest to the membership and should not be a replacement for public advertising conducted through the local media organizations.
Some examples of acceptable information would be:
- Information related to a charitable or non-profit organization or event
- Information related to significant changes in a business or the business community, i.e. grand openings, a change in business days and/or business hours, special business recognition, etc.
- Information serving the general interest of the membership
Some examples of unacceptable information would be:
- General advertising, i.e. upcoming sales events, promotional discounts, midnight madness sales, etc. for a specific business
- Any information that does not serve the general interest of the membership
If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Chamber at 729-5840 or email Chris at cdaniel@camdenchamber.com. |
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Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities
Would you like to promote your business to other Chamber Members? We have several upcoming events that need sponsorships. Those include:
- Thursday, June 24th - Camden County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner (Different Levels)
- Wednesday, July 7th - New Member Welcome Open House ($150)
- Thursday, July 15th - Business After Hours ($400)
- September (TBA) - Quarterly Luncheon ($500)
- October 21st - Taste of Camden (Different Levels)
The Chamber is also in the beginning stages of advertising for a new Camden County Map. The company we will be contracting with is Community Link. More details will follow, but would like everyone to be aware that this is the only mapping company the Chamber will be working with. |
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