Week of January 17, 2012 Vol 6 Issue 3 |
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Upcoming Events
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January 18
Grannie's Country Cooking Buffet Grand Opening
11 am
January 19
Forsyth-Monroe Rotary Club
Jim Thomas of Alliance for Integrity, LLC
12 pm
January 21
Forsythia Ballroom Dance
Lessons with the Chamber
9:30 am
Monroe Reads
Trivia and Treats
7 pm
January 23
Ag Forecast Seminars
12 pm
January 24
Forsyth Monroe Kiwanis Club
12 pm
Chamber Board of Directors
4 pm
January 26
Business After Hours
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Governmental Affairs Update to the Community
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To assist Monroe County business owners in remaining current on legislative issues the Governmental Affairs committee of the Chamber offer the following links. |
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Trivia and Treats with Monroe Reads
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The Monroe Reads with Ferst Team will host a Trivia and Treats event on Saturday, January 21, at the Christ United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 7 to 9 pm. The event includes Trivia Night and a Silent Auction. The Trivia Master for the evening is Pastor Dean Conkel. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from any Community Action Team Member, Monroe County Bank in Forsyth or Smart Shoppes on the Square. They will have some fabulous items to bid on and yummy desserts will be served. Bring your friends and come join in the fun! All proceeds will provide free monthly books for all registered children from birth to age 5 in Monroe County, building literacy in our community. Read More...
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Boot Camp at Okinawan Karate School
| This Saturday, January 21, in Forsyth at the Okinawan Karate School at 10am! They will work your legs, abs, upper body, cardiovascular, etc. 1 hour is only $15! Call (478)994-0160 to save your spot! The school is located at 20 E. Johnston St., Forsyth, GA.
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The Rose Theater Winter Concert Series
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The Backlot Players will host a Winter Concert series during January and February. All concerts will be at 8 pm. Purchase tickets at the door - $15.00. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston Street on the square Forsyth, Georgia. Call (478)994-0443 for more details or visit the website to see the list of bands at www.thebacklotplayers.org, the next concert is January 21. Check out the Backlot Newsletter for more events planned for this quarter. |
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AARP Safe Driving Course
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You are invited to the AARP Safe Driving Course hosted and presented by the Forsyth Police Department. AARP Members $12 - Others $14. This is a one day only course on January 27 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lunch will be furnished by the Forsyth Police Department. Save Money on Auto Insurance by taking the course [Check with your agent]. Call Forsyth Police Department at (478)994 6022 to Register. Go to the event calendar and send yourself a reminder.
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Business After Hours at Holiday Inn Express
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Join other Chamber members at the holiday Inn Express on Thursday, January 26 from 5:30 to 7 pm for one of the many networking opportunities provided through your membership.
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Receive news updates from Jonah's on Johnston
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Jonah's on Johnston has got mail! You can now receive the email newsletter by subscribing to the email list. To view the current newsletter follow this link. I am sharing my personal copy of the newsletter with you. To sign up for their newsletter click on their "Join our mailing list" button on their newsletter at the bottom.
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Top Ten Most Common Branding Mistakes
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The Georgia Chamber's 2012 Webinar Series Kicks Off January 25. Join them on January 25 for their first Lunch and Learn webinar of 2012, Top Ten Most Common Branding Mistakes (And How You Can Avoid Them). Debra S. Semans, Senior Vice President of Polaris Marketing Research, a veteran marketing researcher and a nationally recognized expert on brand positioning and strategy, will discuss common branding mistakes made by organizations large and small. Filled with examples, interaction and humor, participants will leave with a good understanding of these mistakes and others to avoid by defining and maintaining their brands. Click here to register, or for more information, you may also contact Rebecca Jones at rjones@gachamber.com or (404) 223-2473.
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Forsythia Festival entertainment applications are now available online
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The Forsythia Festival has opened the applications for our community stage. This year's festival is going to be a wonderful treat, and we want you involved. If you have a performance group or a band and would like to perform on our community stage, please visit our website, www.forsythiafestival.com. Remember, o ur festival stage is reserved for community performers to showcase their talent, whether it is music, dance, etc. These performers are not compensated for their performance.
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Monroe County Family Connection
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You may have noticed that their webpage and e-newsletter look a little different these days! They are continuing in their partnership between Monroe and Bibb County Family Connection by including both counties in their web and social media presence. As many of their partners serve Monroe as well as Bibb County, readers and subscribers will benefit from the cross-county information and resources shared on their website. The logo representing the Monroe-Bibb partnership was made for them by Georgia Family Connection Partnership, which has expressed its support of the initiative.
Check Out Their New Look!
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GA Chamber Business Action Network
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Starting January 1, 2012, several new provisions of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 took effect or will in July 2012. To help companies around our state abide by the new policies, the Georgia Chamber has compliled a summary of the upcoming changes. Click here to read the information and visit the website.
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Comments and Concerns addressed by Chamber of Commerce Committees
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The various committees of the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce are meeting monthly to work together for solutions to local issues facing Monroe County businesses. Should you have a concern, suggestion, or comment in any of the following areas please feel free to send an email to info@forsyth-monroechamber.com and the chairman of that committee will present your correspondence at their next committee meeting.
- Administrative
- Ambassadors
- Awards
- Budget & Finance
- Education - includes Workforce Development
- Forsythia
- Governmental Affairs
- Leadership Monroe
- Membership
- Parade
- Special Events
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