News From Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce

Week of May 28, 2012 Vol 6 Issue 22

Staying Connected

Welcome Home Directory

Creative Hiring Solutions

Virtually Save The Poodles

Summer on the Square Concert

Member Newsletters for June

Pasta & Print

Upcoming Events

May 29
Kiwanis Club Meetings
FUMC Fellowship Hall
12 pm

Forsyth Better Hometown
and DDA Meetings
5:30 pm

May 31
Rotary Club Meeting
The Prime Palate
12 pm

June 3
Hubbard Alumni Association, Kynette UMC
5 pm

June 5
Kiwanis Club
FUMC Fellowship Hall
12p

Monroe County Board
of Commissioners Meeting
6 pm

Forsyth City Council
7 pm

June 6
Eggs and Issues 2012
Creative Hiring Solutions
7:30 am

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Welcome New Members

Sears Hometown Store
of Griffin

Tire Mart of Forsyth

Sam's Place
at the Ramada

Welcome Home Directory - Get Listed!

The 2012 Welcome Home directory is in the process of being printed again. The Chamber in partnership with the Reporter is preparing to print the annual directory publication. The Reporter needs ads by June 8th and is offering a 15% discount to Chamber members who purchase the additional ads.

Chamber members are reminded that this publication serves as our member directory and, as members,you will be listed twice in the directory (once by category and once alphabetically). This publication is distributed to all subscribers of The Reporter, every chamber member, displayed at various restaurants and businesses throughout the county, and given to any visitors to the welcome center. All members in good standing will be included.

For more information on ads call the Reporter at 478-994-2358 or to verify account status chamber membership contact Darlene McLendon at 478-994-9239.

Creative Hiring Solutions for Business Owners

The topic for the June "Eggs and Issues" will cover Creative Hiring Solutions for your business. Join the Chamber Wednesday, June 6 at the new Sam's Place restaurant inside the Ramada for a private breakfast buffet in the Monroe Room. General admission for this event is $15 or $10 for chamber members. The scheduled time is 7:30 to 9 a.m. and includes breakfast as well as a speaker from a local entity discussing important issues pertaining to Monroe County. Click here to register online.

Last Week to Bid on No Noodles For Poodles

The 9th Annual Noodles For Poodles benefit for Save A Pet, Inc., sponsored by Grits Cafe was cancelled this year due to the tragic fire on March 19, 2012 at Grits Café. This year Save A Pet, Inc. will sponsor a NO "Noodles for Poodles" virtual event during the month of May. Save A Pet, Inc. advocates can make donations to "purchase" a virtual item and continue to support the no-kill rescue's mission. 100% of your donation is tax deductible and directly benefits the dogs. Please click here to read the flyer with all of the details and if you prefer not to donate or participate online you can print the reply/order form and mail a check.

Summer on the Square features The Shane Bridges Band

Don't miss the next Better Hometown and DDA downtown street concert in the Summer on the Square series in Forsyth, GA. The June event features the Shane Bridges Band on Saturday, June 9, at 8 pm. Shane Bridges is a Singer/Songwriter from Macon Georgia. His music blends the good side of country with the rootsy side of rock to create solid songs crafted with strong lyrics. He has landed his songs on both tv & film shows. He tours the southeast with his band of veteran musicians.

Member Newsletters

The Treasure Trove News
Exciting happenings in Bolingbroke - involves princesses and frogs! Read on...

ServPro Newsline for June
Servpro of Thomaston, Fort Valley, and Forsyth offers tips on being prepared for the summer storm season as well as safety tips for enjoying the holiday fireworks. Read their News-line for June.

Pasta & Print with Infinity Network Solutions

Do you know how much printing costs your organization each year? If you don't, odds are good you are spending way more than you should and are getting an inferior product to boot. Join us to learn the benefits of fixed-cost, managed print services. Plan to attend the Pasta & Print Luncheon seminar, Thursday, June 28, at 11:00am to 1:00pm at Natalia's, 201 N. Macon Street, Macon, GA. Don't forget someone in attendance will win an IPAD2 just follow this link to register.

One on One with the Chamber - Meet your Chamber Board of Directors

Each month a different director of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will be highlighted through their personal and professional biography to help Chamber Members become more familiar with the community leaders that are guiding the decisions and affairs of the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce. This month Mr. Brad Edenfield of Raymond James Financial Services Inc. is featured on the Chamber website.