Join the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership at Georgia Tech for the 3rd annual Next Generation Manufacturing Conference. Registration is $99 and is now open. At the conference, you will hear from four Georgia manufacturers on how their company has embraced innovation and technology. Also you will hear from Chart Industries as they present their findings on implementing an innovation management process into their company. Seating is limited (2011 and 2012 conferences sold out). Reserve your seat today.

Each year, at the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, a local business member is honored as the Small Business Person of the Year. This award is made in recognition of the outstanding contributions by an entrepreneur in our community.

Nominations will be accepted through Friday, August 30 and the winner will be awarded at the Annual Banquet later this year. The nomination form can be accessed in August's ChamberLink magazine or online at: www.daltonchamber.org.

Last year's recipient of this award was Kasey Carpenter of Oakwood Café/The Sweet Spot. The Small Business Person of the Year Award recognizes a business leader who owns and operates a for-profit company that employs 50 or fewer full-time employees, bears principal responsibility for operations, who has experienced recent business growth, and who is involved in the development and growth of the Greater Dalton community.

Contact Alex Stall with any questions, 706-712-0953 or stall@daltonchamber.org.