News and Updates
September 1, 2017
    Letter from the Executive Director

The GVACC is very excited about everyone registering for the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting. We have more interest and registered attendees than the last two years. The Chamber is excited to share with our Members our accomplishments from this past year as well as look toward the next year.
If you have not registered for the Annual Membership Meeting the deadline is September 8, 2017.
We are still accepting sponsorships too.
Please contact the Chamber if you have questions.

The Chamber is also accepting Ambassador applications for 2017-18 year. If you or someone at your business or organization is interested please complete the application below (see link). This is a great way to showcase your business or organization. 

The Chamber will not be sending a Monday Morning Breakdown on Monday, September 4, 2017 due to the holiday.

We wish everyone a safe Labor Day Weekend!

Ashley Crane, Executive Director
 All-Inclusive Sponsorship Packages

The Chamber has been hard at work developing an All-Inclusive Sponsorship package that will appeal to small and large businesses. Here is an opportunity for Chamber members to pick an invest that works for any budget. With four affordable levels of sponsorship that last an entire year and individual event sponsorships, each Chamber member has an opportunity to invest in the Chamber as we strive to be the leading advocate for business to promote growth, education, and support through retail, tourism, and economic development in the community.


Please help us welcome...
Chambers County Bugle  
Chambers Quality Health Care
Courthouse Yarnier
Point University Golf Club & Event Center
Xpert Aerial, LLC

To see all of our Chamber members, log onto the  Chamber Directory .

To download an electronic version of the Chamber Directory please  click here . 
Upcoming Events
Track all Chamber Happenings and Community Events at the GVACC Calendar of Events!


  CHAMBER HAPPENINGS!
2017 Monthly Seminar Schedule
Click here for complete list of seminars for 2017.

  September Seminar 
CAL Blueprint for Using Facebook

CANCELLED 
 
Due to circumstances outside of the control of our scheduled speaker, we regret to inform our Chamber Members that this seminar has been cancelled.
    Registration ends
Friday, September 8th
 
The Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting our Annual Membership Meeting on
September 21st at 5:30 pm ET at
King Auto Corner. 

The Chamber is excited to announce our theme: Butts, Band, and Beer. 

We are working with local area restaurants to provide the food centered around
Boston BUTTS (BBQ) with all the trimmings. 

We have a local BAND , Wicked Dixie,
with a large community following providing live entertainment. 

We have wonderful sponsors, LaGrange Grocery and United Johnson Brothers, providing the  BEER and wine.

The Chamber will have a raffle again this year sponsored by our local area businesses. Tickets may be purchased at the event.
We hope you can join us for this wonderful event. 
Please register at the REGISTER NOW link below.

  COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS!
Mark Your Calendar
New at George's Farmers Market

Mom's & Preschoolers every
Wednesday, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST
George's is hosting" Farmer & Friends"
Come enjoy reading books, interactive Farm
lessons with snacks & fun

Chamber County Business Taxpayer Seminar (Sales Tax)

Chamber County and RDS are offering this free business taxpayer seminar as an overview of local sales taxes, filing options, and the businesses tax responsibilities.

Date: September 28, 2017
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Central Time)
Location: Valley City Hall (Council Chambers) 20 Fob James Dr.
 
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: LaFayette Farmers Federation 1006 Ave A

Conducted by RDS (Revenue Discovery Systems)
Questions? Contact support@revds.com or 800-556-7274 (option 2)  
2017
Valley-Wide Christmas Parade Information

Ashley M. Crane
Executive Director

Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
2102 South Broad Avenue | PO BOX 205 | Lanett, Alabama 36863

334-642-1411

chamber@greatervalleyarea.com
www.greatervalleyarea.com