Final Days to Exhibit at Business Expo
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Space is still available to exhibit at the
35th Annual Business EXPO, presented by Nalley Auto
! Glynn County's largest business trade show takes place Thursday, March 8, from 5:15-7:45 PM at the beautiful Jekyll Island Convention Center. "Local Is Best" is the theme at EXPO, highlighting the importance of local business in our community.
Cutoff for regular exhibitor rates is Friday, Feb. 23, after which rates increase (space permitting).
This year's EXPO will feature one-on-one business connections, live musical entertainment, "pop up" small business counseling by SCORE, educational sessions sponsored by the UGA Small Business Development Center, a contest to win a 2018 Ford Escape from Kings Colonial Ford, amazing food samplings, the grand give-away basket (worth over $2,000) and many prizes, contests and giveaways. Entry price is only $10 and the public is invited. Don't miss this year's Business Expo!
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Become an exhibitor!
Get your business in front of hundreds of people at one time, in one place. Business EXPO is an excellent opportunity for Chamber members and the general public to view product demonstrations, learn relevant business information, sample delicious food, and speak face-to-face with industry professionals in a relaxed atmosphere.
Click the green button above to learn more and register.
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March Business Education Series:
Finding the Hidden Cash
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Join us for coffee and Dunkin Donuts!
Finding the Hidden Cash
Tuesday, March 13
8:30 AM
Chamber of Commerce
$5 Members / $10 Non-Members
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2018 Leadership Glynn recently met with State governmental leaders in Atlanta and learned the inner workings of State departments and the current issues facing them during this legislative session.
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February's Business Education Series seminar was a panel discussion on Leadership and Management Skills. A packed room learned valuable tips from local business leaders. Panelists included (seated L-R) Don Asdell, International Auto Processing; Parra Vaughan, Sea Island; Cedric King, Pinova; Paulo Albuquerque, Georgia Power.
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State Leadership Recognition Luncheon
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Earlier this month chamber members traveled to Atlanta to host our 6th annual State Leadership Recognition Luncheon for key members of the Georgia General Assembly and officials of Georgia’s State agencies, to recognize and express our appreciation for their efforts on behalf of the citizens of the Golden Isles.
The Chamber thanks the following sponsors for their support of the 2018 State Leadership Recognition Luncheon:
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Ameris Bank
AT&T
Brunswick Cellulose
Georgia Ports Authority
Georgia Power
Gulfstream
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Hurt, Norton & Associates
International Auto Processing
McGinty-Gordon & Associates
Pinova, Inc.
South Coast Bank and Trust
SunTrust Bank
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Spring Member Luncheon:
2018 State of Education
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Mark your calendars to join fellow chamber members as we facilitate meaningful dialogue on the topic of having an educated workforce in Glynn County.
2018 State of Education
Friday, March 23
Golden Isles Career Academy
Registration to open on Monday.
Event Sponsor
Troy University - Brunswick
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Gold Sponsors
Ameris Bank
Brunswick Cellulose, LLC
Brunswick News Publishing
Hurt, Norton & Associates
iHeart Media
International Auto Processing,
South Coast Bank and Trust
Southeast GA Health System
SunTrust Bank
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Silver Sponsors
Georgia Power Company
Gulfstream Aerospace
McGinty-Gordon & Associates
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Bronze Sponsors
Coastal Computer Consulting
Gilbert Harrell Sumerford & Martin
Jekyll Island Authority
PrimeSouth Bank
Rich Products Corporation
Seaboard Construction Company
United Community Bank
WoodmenLife
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...is up and running! Check out our new, more modern look and let us know what you think. You'll find updated information, as well as new user-friendly features such as online ribbon cutting requests, job postings, press releases, and requests for proposals.
Over the next months we'll be communicating tips and instructions on how to maximize the benefits of using the new website. For a peek at our revised site, go to
www.brunswickgoldenisleschamber.com
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Mark your calendars to attend the
24th annual Chamber Experience, Wednesday, May 9,
at the Sea Palms Resort and Conference Center. This year's Chamber Experience is proudly presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate. Attendees will enjoy a fun night complete with delicious food, drink, live music, raffles and contests, and of course, the huge silent and live auctions.
Chamber Experience is the chamber's largest annual fundraiser, and money raised from the event goes back to our programming throughout the year. Volunteers will be reaching out soon regarding silent auction donations and sponsorships. Thank you for your continued support of the chamber and this wonderful event!
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Community Leadership Council
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The Community Leadership Council (CLC) is a new program of the United Way of Coastal Georgia that was started to develop and enhance leadership skills and increase diverse volunteer participation in local nonprofit agencies. CLC is a 9-session training program focusing on topics such as board member responsibilities, fundraising, strategic planning, and financial and legal decision making. Following the 9-week program, participants will serve a 1-year internship on the board of a nonprofit of their choice. The program aims to identify, recruit and place diverse leaders into nonprofit board and leadership positions throughout Coastal Georgia.
Applications for CLC are solicited community-wide and are being accepted from February 1-28. Information and applications can be found at the
United Way's website
. For further information or questions, please contact
communityleadershipcouncil@gmail.com
. Selection decisions will be communicated by March 31.
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February Ribbon Cuttings - You're Invited
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T-Mobile
141 Altama Connector, Brunswick
Tuesday, February 20
12:00 PM
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Pet Supplies Plus
659 Scranton Road, Brunswick
Thursday, February 28
12:00 PM
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WHO SAYS BUSINESS CAN'T BE FUN??
Join us next Thursday with a night of mixing & mingling and plenty of door prizes to win! Bring all your friends and co-workers, and don't forget your business cards...See you there!
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Ember & MAS Restaurants
Thursday, February 22
70 Retreat Village, SSI
5:30 - 7:30 PM
$7 Members
$10 Non-members
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Co-Hosted by: Dental Center of St. Simons, iHeart Media, ServiceMaster Restoration & Cleaning By A1, South Coast Bank & Trust, St. Simons Music, and The Club
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Weekend Highlights:
Friday, 2/16/18 - Wainwright Field Opening Day (5:45 PM)
Saturday, 2/17/18 - Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run
The
arts scene
is alive and well in the Golden Isles! For information on upcoming events, click on the following websites:
For a complete calendar of upcoming community events,
click here
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NOTE: On our new website,
community events
have a separate calendar from
chamber events
. Be sure to view both online calendars when looking for upcoming events!
When entering a new event online for the public, please include clicking the category "Community Events" to ensure you show up on the community events calendar.
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STAKEHOLDER:
AT&T
Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin
PrimeSouth Bank
Rich Products
Seaboard Construction
United Community Bank
Woodmen Life
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PARTNER:
Ameris Bank
Georgia Power Company
Gulfstream
Hurt, Norton & Associates
McGinty-Gordon & Associates
Pinova
South Coast Bank & Trust
Suntrust Bank
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EXECUTIVE:
AdvantaClean of Brunswick
BrandMortgage
Coastal CPA's
Edward Jones - Jeff Jones, Advisor
First Coast Benefits Solutions
First Glynn Bank
GEM Cars
White Electrical Construction
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