March 2017  
Plan to Attend Business EXPO March 9
It's finally here!  Join us for an afternoon/evening of networking at Business EXPO at the Jekyll Island Convention Center on March 9 from 4:00-8:00 PM.  Learn about the latest products and services, sample delicious cuisine, and make new contacts at Glynn County's largest B2B/B2C event. Who knows, you might be the lucky winner of the grand basket giveaway, worth over $3,500!  Click here to see the amazing items donated to-date by our exhibitors. 
Public is invited to attend Business Expo. Entry tickets are $10.

Gold Sponsors:                                        Silver Sponsors:
Media Partners:

BeSeen Outdoor
ESPN Radio Coastal Georgia
Glynn Press
Golden Isles Broadcasting
Paisley Magazine
Paramount Printing
WAY Radio 90.7 FM
WBQO 93.7 FM
Catering Partners:

Applebee's
Broomelli Boys Pizzeria
Days Inn & Suites
Golden Isles Olive Oil
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
The Beach House Jekyll Island
The Westin Jekyll Island
Save the Date:
23rd Annual
Chamber Experience
Mark those calendars!  Chamber Experience is Wednesday, May 24 at Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center.  Presented by Hodnett Cooper Real Estate, this year's event looks to be bigger and livelier than ever. Delicious food and beverages, live music, raffles, and silent and live auctions will complete a night of fun!  Chamber Experience is the Chamber's largest fundraiser; monies raised go back to support our local business community. 

Volunteers are currently calling for live/silent auction donations and monetary donations.  If you would like to donate to Chamber Experience, click here for information.  Thank you for your generosity and support!

Tickets Going Fast for Chamber's Exclusive Airshow Chalet
Watch the Wings Over Golden Isles Airshow in style from the Chamber's private chalet! Preferred parking, private restrooms, shaded individual seating, premier show viewing area and free entry to Friday night's concert are just some of the perks you receive when you purchase your chalet tickets!  Tickets are still available.  Prices for a two-ticket package are $150 Saturday and $100 Sunday.  Children under 5 years of age free.  Contact Debbie Banks for tickets and information, (912) 265-0620.

NOTE:  October chalet tickets previously purchased MUST BE EXCHANGED for the March 24-26 show.  Contact the Chamber to receive your new tickets.
Chamber Legislative Events
  Last month over 65 local business leaders and Leadership Glynn joined the Chamber in a successful trip to Atlanta  to recognize our state legislators and to lend voice to our local issues and concerns.   The Chamber sincerely thanks the following sponsors for their support of the  2017 State Leadership Recognition Luncheon

Ameris Bank
AT&T
Brunswick & Glynn County Development Authority
Coastal Pines Technical College
College of Coastal Georgia
First Coast Benefits Solutions
Georgia Ports Authority
Georgia Power Company
Gilbert Harrell Sumerford and Martin
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
Glynn County School System
Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gulfstream
Hunter Maclean
McGinty-Gordon and Associates
Pinova
Southeast Georgia Health System


28th Annual Washington Fly-In is scheduled for April 26-28. Over 30 participants have already registered.  Highlights include meeting with our congressional delegation and  lunch with their staff members.  Call Woody as soon as possible with interest, 265-0620.
Business Education Series 

Customer Service: 
the What, the How & the Why  
Presented by Dave Snyder

One of our most popular Business Education seminars, Chef Dave Snyder from Halyards Restaurant Group will speak on the value of Customer Service -- how to inspire your employees and raise the level of service to your customers. Lunch will be provided by Halyards.  Sign up now as this seminar will fill up quickly!

College of Coastal Georgia
Wednesday, March 15
11:30 AM -- 1:30 PM
$15 members
$25 non members

Who says business can't be fun?? Mark your calendar for March's BAH!

Tipsy McSway's, Brunswick
Thursday, March 30
5:30 - 7:30 PM

To view photos from February's BAH at  Georgia Sea Grill, click HERE.
  
Membership & Relocation Guide 
Now is your last chance to place your ad in the 2017 Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber Membership and Relocation Guide. March 25 is the deadline. Over 7,500 copies are distributed annually to business prospects, Chamber members, newcomers and planners. 

Click Here to view rate details and contact Cal Duke for more information: 229-938-8212 or caldukepublishing@gmail.com
Welcome New Chamber Members!

Please take a moment to welcome our newest chamber members. 
For more information on their businesses, click on the names above. 
And THANK YOU to all our member renewals!

March Ribbon Cuttings:
Salvation Army
Cypress Mill Square
Wednesday, March 22
11:30 AM

Healing Waters Wellness & Massage
507 Ocean Blvd.
Friday, March 24
11:30 AM

Thrive at Frederica
3615 Frederica Rd.
Thursday , March 23
4:30 PM

SAM'S Club
Canal Crossing Plaza
Thursday, March 30
8:30 AM
CONGRATULATIONS to our Ambassadors of the Month!
Bennett Burch and Dalton Boatright, Lighthouse Financial (Feb. 2017)
Have you ever wondered where you can recycle light bulbs or electronics?  What should you do with used prescription medicines or cooking oil?  Keep Golden Isles Beautiful is the resource for all your recycling questions.  Click here to view KGIB's detailed list of all recycling options and locations.    

And don't forget to participate in KGIB's Marsh Madness clean-ups throughout the area this month.  Let's keep Golden Isles beautiful!

The Golden Isles at War: To view the amazing documentary of our local area's rich history during WWII, click on this link.  This is a story of the Civil Air Patrol, liberty ships, blimps, u-boats, community, hard work and patriotism as told through those who lived it and narrated by John Weatherford. It includes archives and interviews from over 30 local entities and persons.

Tourism is Glynn County's #1 industry, and Coastal Pines Technical College is introducing a new career readiness certification program "Hospitality Academy" to its curriculum.  The pilot program, made possible by the support of the Sea Island Company, will begin in April.  The course will fully roll out in the fall and will offer a full scope of the hospitality industry, along with soft skills development needed to excel within this dynamic market.  

Did you know Coastal Pines Technical College offers a wide array of professional development courses?  Take advantage of these continuing education opportunities, such as Organizational Skills (May 3), and Time Management (May 31).  Click here to view all of CPTC's professional development courses online.

For a complete list of upcoming community and member events, check out the Chamber's calendar online.

The Last Word:   The work praises the man.  -- Irish Proverb