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Weekly  E-Newsletter

 Weekly E-newsletter

                                                 October 19, 2009

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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In support of this cause, Milford Ribbons & Rainbows Relay-for-Life Team has the 'Fight Like A Girl' t-shirts ($12), long-sleeved shirts ($18), and hoodies ($30)and the Lucinda Breast Cancer Awareness Pins, as well as the purple survivor pins for sale ($12 each, usually $16) for the 2010 Relay.  If interested, please call Brenda Beissel at 422-8033, ext. 183 or 335-3356.
In This Issue
Breast Cancer Awareness
Stuff the Bus!
DSCC Webinars
Chamber Mixer
Small Business Workshop
Wings & Wheels
CHEER Golf Tournament
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER:
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THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS!
For just $15 a week, you could advertise here. For more information on this and other low-cost Chamber advertising services, please call Karen @ 856-1544 or email : karen@ georgetown coc.com
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Check the CALENDAR on the Chamber's website
for lots of Member
Events & Happenings-
too numerous to list in one email!
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Every Wed. Night
6:00 PM-8:00 PM; Georgetown Wesleyan Church,
618 N. Bedford St.
Contact Pastor Steve: 856-6062
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Stuff the Bus!- 10/19-10/23
Join DART First State, in partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware for "Stuff the Bus" 2009, the twelfth annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Last year, Stuff The Bus, which was held statewide, was successful in collecting 9.3 tons of nonperishable food for the Food Bank of Delaware. Food donation area set-up is Monday thru Friday, Oct. 19-23, 8:30 AM-2 PM at the Sussex County Administration Bldg., 2 The Circle, Georgetown. Everyone who brings a donation during this week, will be presented with a small token of appreciation, courtesy of DART's RideShare Delaware program!
DSCC Webinars  10/20 & 10/22 
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The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Business Expert Webinars. Tune in to these hour-long webinars directly from your computer or project them onto a screen for a cost-effective training session for your company. 10/20 - How to Create Successful Strategic Marketing Alliances; 10/22 - Drive Your Sales Team's Prospecting Activities; and 10/22 - Restore Employee Trust After a Workforce Reduction.  Click here for more information or to register.
Chamber Mixer - 10/21
Lighthouse LandingThe October Chamber Mixer will be hosted by Lighthouse Landing Restaurant, 21553 Rudder Lane at the Sussex County Airport in Georgetown on Wed., October 21 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend, no RSVP required.  Come out for some great refreshments and networking - Cash Bar.
Small Business Alliance Workshop - 10/27
Strategic Planning for Small Business & Entrepreneurs. Presenter Alan Kovitz of Elevations Unlimited, LLC will give entrepreneurs a primer on Strategic Planning; how to begin creating a strategic plan; and tips on using the plan on a daily basis to increase your odds for success - especially in this economy! Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at  the Inn at Canal Square in Lewes, 8:15 a.m. Registration; 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Workshop.  Click here for more information and to register.
Wings & Wheels Fall Festival - October 31
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The 2nd Annual Wings & Wheels Fall Festival is set for Saturday, October 31 from 10-6 at the Sussex County Airport.  The Chamber NEEDS VOLUNTEERS for the event. Please call 
Karen at the Chamber office (856-1544) or email karen@georgetowncoc.com if you can come out and support this unique Georgetown event. Spaces for Craft & Food Vendors are still available! Visit www.wings-wheels.com.
CHEER Golf Tournament - RESCHEDULED
ReindeerCHEER's First Annual Golf Tournament has been rescheduled to April 23, 2010 at the Heritage Shores Golf Club in Bridgeville, DE. 9:00 a.m. Start time. For more information call Elizabeth Walls or John Argo 302-856-5187.
Karen Duffield
Executive Director 
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce