Edited by ReKasa Deen                                                                                                                                        July 26, 2010         
Vol. 2, Issue 29

Chamber In Motion
In This Issue
Courtesy Tip
Last chance to nominate your Emerging Leader!
Business After Hours
Ribbon Cuttings
Networking 101
Boot Camp for Supervisors
Member News
Reminder: Online Billing
Courtesy Tip of the Week
Business Etiquette:
 To start taking notes, ask if they mind if you take notes. This is a big one. It forces them to pay attention that you are listening.  This is as much for you to get recognized for being a note-taker as it is courtesy. Of course they'll say 'Yes', and many times they'll say "I'm a note-taker also".
Upcoming Events
July
28-MetroOne Meeting
      5:30-6:30 p.m.
      ClientTell, Inc.

29-Member Crashers
     10-11:30 a.m.

August
4-Chamber 101
    8-9 a.m.
    At the Chamber

5-Boot Camp for Supervisors
    8 a.m.-noon
    Department of Labor
    Click here to register.

14-Red Carpet
    6-9 p.m.
    Ocean Pond
Last chance to nominate your Emerging Leader!
Nominate your young professionals for the 2010 Metro Valdosta
Emerging Leader Award!
 
Goal: To recognize and honor young professionals who are committed to shaping our region and making it an excellent place to work, play and stay!
 
Click here to nominate. Nominations are FREE!
Nominees must:
  • Live and/or work in the Metro Valdosta area
  • Be between the ages of 21 and 40
  • Be an outstanding employee, manager or business owner
  • Own or be employed by a Chamber Member in good standing
 Nomination deadline is July 28.
Business After Hours held at Valdosta County Club

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Pictured: Sean Strickland (IT Guy) and John Knowles (Mediacom) exchange business cards at Business After Hours.


Business After Hours, a monthly networking event for Chamber members, took place at Valdosta Country Club on July 22. Chamber members and guests were able to enjoy the beautiful view of the golf course while networking. Also, prizes donated by the sponsors were given away. The event was co-sponsored by Barker Realty & Auction Company, Inc., Express Employment Professionals, Hogan's Pharmacy and Sweet Surprises, Innovate Engineering Solutions LLC, Nijem Tech, South Georgia Eye Partners, The Park Avenue Bank, Valdosta Country Club and Young, Thagard, Hoffman, Smith and Lawrence LLP.

 
Click here to view photos from the event.
Ribbon Cuttings

Southern Pediatric RC
Southern Pediatric Clinic
406-M Northside Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602
229-241-0059

Networking 101: Get the most out of your networking experience

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Pictured: Courtney Blake (Comfort Suites) and Don Wright (Colonial Life Insurance Company).

New and veteran members can benefit from the Networking 101 event that is held at 4:30 p.m.before each Business After Hours. Members of the Valdosta Networking Professionals share valuable tips on how to get the most out of networking experiences. Anyone can improve their networking and influencing skills. Join us as we help you become a walking, talking billboard for your company!
Boot Camp for Supervisors

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Boot Camp for Supervisors is an initiative of  the IMPACT 2012 Business Action Plan. The objective is to develop better managers and supervisors as we strive to create a "Smart Community" and "Competitive Workforce" throughout Lowndes County. Boot Camp for Supervisors is a half-day workshop to help supervisors and managers clearly define the role as a leader by providing essential skills and tools needed to effectively lead their work team. Professional development is a critical asset for success when the daily responsibilities entail managing people and producing results.

Click here for more information.
Member News

REMINDER: Electronic Invoices and Statements
Reminder: All Chamber members with e-mail addresses on file in the Chamber database now receive invoices and statements electronically. Please check your e-mail inboxes for all Chamber billing. If you have questions, contact Mike Stalvey.