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You're Invited: Business DURING Hours Nov. 15!
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Admission is FREE - please register below!
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Join us to mix & mingle at Business During Hours at the RSM Classic!
Come early to watch the Charity Putting Event at 4:00 PM at the Golf Performance Center at the Sea Island Golf Club, then head over to the Skybox Club at #18, which will be open to Chamber Members and guests from 4:30-6:30 PM.
Admission to the tournament grounds and Business During Hours is FREE -- watching the day's Pro-Am, the Charity Putting Event, and networking at Business During Hours is a great way to spend your afternoon! (Note: attendees will use tournament transportation.)
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Remember to SHOP SMALL on Small Business Saturday, November 25.
Shop
Small
is about more than just shopping at
small businesses
. It's an annual shopping tradition dedicated to supporting
small businesses
and celebrating communities across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010,
Small Business Saturday
is celebrated every year on the
Saturday
after Thanksgiving.
Small businesses play a key role in helping our community thrive. By shopping or dining at your favorite local places throughout the entire year, you’re showing your support for small businesses and making a positive impact in Glynn County. Get out and shop on Small Business Saturday and support your neighborhood businesses!
If you are a business who would like to utilize Small Business Saturday's promotional materials, click the following link:
www.shopsmall.com/yourday.
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Veterans Day Activities in the Golden Isles
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The Veterans Council of the Golden Isles will host its annual
Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
on Saturday, November 11, on St. Simons Island. The Parade begins on Mallory Street at 10:30 AM and is followed by the Salute to Veterans Ceremony at the Casino Stage at 11:00 AM. The parade and ceremony will be led by the the United States Army, 3rd Infantry Division Color Guard and a 32-Soldier marching unit from Fort Stewart, GA. The 2017 Guest of Honor is 3rd Infantry Division Colonel Terrance Adams, United States Army Fort Stewart. Two special local citizens will also be honored at the ceremony.
Immediately following the Veterans Ceremony, a Veterans Day Appreciation Lunch will take place and is open to the public.
Click here for details
. Lunch donations are greatly welcomed, and those donating $50 or greater will be recognized in print at the lunch. Please
email Amy Broderick
at Hospice of the Golden Isles, or call at 265-4735.
Thank you to all our Veterans for your service!
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November Business Education Series:
FINDING AND KEEPING EMPLOYEES
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Finding and Keeping Employees
Tuesday, November 7
11:30 AM -- 1:00 PM
Chamber of Commerce
$20 Members / $25 Non-members
Includes lunch and program.
Lunch Provided by Angel's Cafe.
Join presenter Mike Hendley with Express Employment Professionals as he gives invaluable tips on how to find, select, and retain the right employees for your business. You don't want to miss this Business Education Seminar!
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The 300 people who attended the recent 2017 State of the Port Luncheon were treated to news of record activity and exciting expansion plans for the Brunswick Port. Griff Lynch, GPA Executive Director, reported that Colonel’s Island Terminal, already the nation’s largest autoport, increased its Ro-Ro capacity in FY2017 by an additional 30,000 spaces to keep up with demand from International Auto Processing, Mercedes and Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Total auto spaces on Colonel’s Island grew to 600 acres.
GPA’s terminals on the East River in Brunswick, serving bulk and break-bulk trade, had significant activity as well, exporting 103,060 tons of break-bulk cargo in forest products out of Mayor’s Point Terminal. East River Terminal handled a diverse mix of bulk product totaling 912,106 tons.
In all, 2.64 million tons of cargo crossed Brunswick’s docks during FY2017. A great year!!
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Pictured (L-R): Georgia Ports Authority Chairman of the Board Jimmy Allgood, Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce Chairman Missy Neu, and Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch.
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Support Angel Christmas Tree!
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The Salvation Army's Angel Christmas Tree program is designed to help give local families and children in need a Merry Christmas. Our Chamber Ambassadors participate in this wonderful program and hope that you'll support their efforts!
Each Angel represents a child that is looking to be "adopted" for Christmas. You will learn the child's name, gender, and age as well as their listed needs, wishes, and clothing sizes. The cut off day for adoptions and donations is
December 8.
If you or your employer decides to adopt or donate, contact Alicia Casgar at 912-223-8798
. Items can be dropped off at Coastal Computer Consulting, 3605 Frederica Road, SSI, or Alicia can come to you and pick up the items. Thank you for supporting our Chamber Ambassadors!
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Marketing Wonderland: Webinar
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Online shopping season is almost upon us! The Small Business Administration (SBA), Facebook, Square, and Constant Contact have partnered up on a special Holiday livestream to show you how to be found when this season’s shoppers are searching online. Visit
http://bit.ly/2lfHCY1
to register to view the livestream.
Marketing Wonderland Webinar
Wednesday, November 1
12:00 PM -- 2:00 PM
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SBA Business Recovery Deadline, Center Closure
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The Small Business Administration's Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Glynn County has ceased operations as of Friday, October 27. Applications can still be made for disaster assistance relief.
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at
www.DisasterAssistance.gov
or download the FEMA mobile app. If online or mobile access is unavailable, applicants should call the FEMA toll-free helpline at 800-621-3362.
Additional information on other recovery centers and the disaster loan program may be obtained by calling SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
. Loan applications can be downloaded from
www.sba.gov
. Completed applications should be returned to a recovery center or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. For more information about SBA recovery assistance, visit
www.sba.gov/disaster
.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is fast approaching:
November 14, 2017
. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 15, 2018.
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Networking Know-How: 5 Great Questions to Ask
at a Networking Event
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Use these questions to listen more, talk less...and stand out in a crowd.
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What's the easiest way to be seen as a bore? Talk about yourself.
So why would anyone think that successful
networking
means cornering as many people as possible and telling them all about your business? On the contrary, showing that the best way to entertain a new contact and potential future referral partner is to get him to talk about himself and his business. If you lead off by asking the right questions, you cultivate an attitude of trust and rapport from the start.
Entrepreneur.com explains 5 great questions you can use to successfully network.
Click here
to read this informative article, and use these tips at our next Chamber event!
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Social Media for Small Businesses: Webinar
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Social Media for Small Business Webinar
Presented by the Georgia Chamber
Wednesday, November 8 | 10:00-11:00 AM
Would you pass up the opportunity to get in front of 2.56 billion potential customers? Without a well thought-out, strategic plan for engaging on social media, that may be exactly what you're doing.
Join Alyssa Fagien, Founder of ATL Bucket List and Atlys Media, for an in-depth discussion on how she grew an idea into a company with a community of more than 127,000 followers. This webinar will equip small businesses to make a large impact through social media without breaking the bank or wasting valuable time. Alyssa will share her top 10 "must do's" for social media today, covering topics such as:
- Creating a strategy
- Understanding which social media channels your business should be on
- Crafting a content plan
- Increasing engagement
- Partnering with influencers
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Who says business can't be fun?
Wee Pub
271 Village at Glynn Place
Brunswick, GA
Thursday, November 30
5:30 - 7:30 PM
$7 Members / $10 Non-members
Invite your co-workers and friends, and
bring plenty of business cards!
Co-Hosts:
Climate Controllers, iHeart Media, McGarvey's Efficiencies, MCS Recruitment, and Vacasa
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Click here
for pictures from October's BAH at the Wharf Restaurant!
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Clean Sweep Awards Presented
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The Clean Sweep Award recognizes local businesses and non-profit organizations for their efforts in maintaining clean and attractive premises. Michael Harris TEAM Realtor has been selected as the 2017 third quarter for profit recipient, while the The Well received the non-profit distinction. Selected by a panel of community members, Clean Sweep awards are presented quarterly by Keep Golden Isles Beautiful, the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce and the Brunswick News.
Pictured (L-R): Keep Golden Isles Beautiful’s Lea King-Badyna, Michael Harris TEAM Realtor’s Michael Harris, The Well’s Bill Hoffman, Rev. Wright Culpepper and Annette Studmire-Weaver.
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JOIN US to celebrate our member businesses with
Ribbon Cuttings
:
Island Bridal Boutique
Thursday, November 2
4:30 PM
3303 Frederica Road, SSI
Addington Place of Brunswick
Wednesday, November 29
11:30 AM
890 Scranton Road, BWK
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Save the Date! 2017 Grits & Issues
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2017 Grits & Issues Breakfast
Epworth By The Sea
Friday, December 15.
Mark your calendars! Registration details to come soon.
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New Chamber Members
Click on the names below to learn more.
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Please take a moment to welcome our newest Chamber members.
And
THANK YOU
to all our member renewals!
Don't forget
to utilize our website to post HOT DEALS
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September Ambassador of the Month:
Linda Yates, Linda Yates Consulting
And
congratulations
to Danielle Lewis, Executive Assistant to Woody Woodside, on the birth of her son! We are so excited to have a new addition at the Chamber of Commerce!
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November Chamber Events At A Glance
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Thursday, November 2 -
Friday, November 3 -
Thursday, November 9 -
Wednesday, November 15 -
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Wed-Thu, November 23-24 -
Wednesday, November 29 -
Thursday, November 30 -
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Chamber Ambassadors Monthly Meeting
Ribbon Cutting, Island Bridal Boutique
32nd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
Teacher of the Year Appreciation Program
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Business During Hours at the RSM Classic
Office Closed for Thanksgiving
Ribbon Cutting, Addington Place
Business After Hours, Wee Pub BWK
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To view the schedule of professional development courses offered at Coastal Pines Technical College,
click here
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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
Brunswick News
Georgia Power Company
Gulfstream
Hurt, Norton & Associates
McGinty-Gordon & Associates
Pinova
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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The Last Word
:
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. -- William Blake
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