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Courtesy Tip of the Week |
Business Etiquette:
Return a phone call or e-mail within the same day, if possible, but certainly no later than one day after the call. If you are out of the office for an extended period and do not plan to check voicemail or e-mail, change your voice message and use an auto-reply for e-mails.
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17-Secrets to Success Seminar
8:30-10 a.m.
Hilton Garden & Inn
17-Business After Hours
5-7:30 p.m.
Valdosta Toyota
To RSVP, Click here |
REMINDER: Electronic Invoices and Statements
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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. |
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More than 120 Sites Created and Counting...
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Pictured top: Courtney Ruttinger (Chamber) helping Connie Lamb (Avon Products, Inc.) create her company Traffic Catcher Site.
More than 120 Chamber members have already created their FREE Traffic Catcher Web Site. As the name Traffic Catcher implies, the program allows members to see how many times their site has been viewed. Furthermore, it provides a place for Chamber members to display photos, give descriptions of services and products and give contact information. Viewers can book appointments, view the company's geographical location and connect with social networking sites. These Web sites can be accessed via computer or cell phone. Traffic Catcher Web Sites are an easy way for Chamber members to increase their Web presence for FREE! Have you created yours?
For more information on how to create your Traffic Catcher Site, drop by the Chamber on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or contact Betty Morgan at 229-247-8100.
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Ribbon Cuttings | Choice Family Medicine, PC
201 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602
 Pierce Parts and Service, Inc
603 B St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
 University Gifts & Apparel
1700 Norman Drive
Valdosta, GA 31601
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Ambassadors' Social
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Pictured seated: Courtney Blake (Comfort Suites), Jerry Kozuch (South Georgia Vein Centers), Michael Anderson (Express Employment Professionals), Lyndi Soles (Lamar Advertising), Carmen Wilkinson (Telamon Corporation) and Cindy Hotchkiss (E-Travel Anytime) Middle row: Tina Godwin (First State Bank and Trust Co.), Lori Cauley (Southeastern Federal Credit Union), Meshalene Love-Taylor (Tax Doctor, M.D.), Ebony Drake (Edward Jones) Back row: Jan Scaggs (Sherwood and Sherwood P.C.), Rhonda Miller (WTLH/WTLF), Erica Conklin (ADM), Stacey Sanders (New York Life), Zach Miller (S.C. Barker Construction Company), Jade Jarvis (La Quinta Inn & Suites), Lisa Beckham (Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center), Vickie Godwin (Commercial Banking Company), Andrea Collins (Home Builders Association), Lane Sayre (Eye Associates of South GA., L.L.C.) and Bryan Andrews (Redwire).
A wonderful time was had by all at the mid-year Ambassadors' Social on Aug. 10. A special "Thank you" to Ambassador Lisa Beckham and the Holiday Inn and Conference Center for hosting this event. The Ambassadors have logged in more than 15,030 points for the year, participated in 39 Ribbon Cuttings and one Ground Breaking. If you are interested in joining this great group of "Green Jackets" contact Sandy Prentiss at 229-247-8100.
Click here to view more pictures from this event.
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WAAC 92.9 Country Features Pine Grove Elementary School
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 Pictured: Mickie Fisher (Pine Grove Elementary School), Mike Powers, Vonda Peacock and Ken Collins (WAAC 92.9 Country). Each Thursday, 92.9 hosts a new business that had a ribbon cutting with the Chamber. Last week, Mickie Fisher (Pine Grove Elementary School) appeared on WAAC 92.9 Country with Ken Collins (WAAC 92.9 Country). This radio interview gave Fisher the opportunity to promote Pine Grove Elementary School to radio listeners. |
MetroOne Lunch-n-Learn
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 Pictured: Joe Belson addressing our community's future leaders. |
Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Visits Valdosta
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 The Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber hosted an informal meeting with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Commissioner Vance Smith on August 11. Discussion was held on House Bill 277, The Georgia 2020 Transportation Act, also known as the Transportation Funding Bill. Smith stated, "This is a step in the right direction, but we still need to look at additional funding sources for transportation due to less revenue from the motor fuel tax that has had a dimensioning return since 2007." Jay Shaw, board member, spoke on the importance of Senate Resolution 821, regarding GDOT multi-year construction agreements that will be voted statewide in 2010. "We need to educate the public on how important it is to get this resolution passed for the good of transportation in Georgia," stated Shaw. |
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