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Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
409 Elm Avenue
Americus, Georgia
229-924-2646
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Chamber Weekly Newsletter
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Chamber Honors Platinum Trustees and Launches Chairman Advisory Council
In appreciation of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce’s Platinum Trustees and Past Chairmen, the Board of Directors hosted a special excursion train of the SAM Shortline on May 3 to thank the Trustees and previous Chairs for their continued support and increased financial contributions to the Chamber and its programs. “Trains and Trustees,” was the first event of its kind, taking the Chamber’s leadership and highest investors from the Church Street Depot in Americus through the southeastern end of the County to stop for the sunset dinner and program on Lake Blackshear.
Current Chairman Jay Roberts (Georgia Power Company) thanked guests for their continued support stating, “Let me say THANK YOU for being here and investing of yourselves well above and beyond what we ask of our members. It is your financial support and leadership that drives this Chamber every year and has allowed us the flexibility to work on the strategy about how we might better provide our business community with a greater return on investment in 2017. We want to truly express our gratitude for your efforts and take a few moments to acknowledge each of you here tonight.”
By investing above the standard rates of most Chamber members, Platinum Trustees enable the Chamber to provide additional benefits to the community through annual educational scholarships to GED students at South Georgia Technical College and deserving high school students looking to expand their educational horizons at a college of their choice upon graduation.
The Chamber’s Platinum Trustees are: Air Evac LifeTeam, AT&T, BarNETt Computers, Citizens Bank of Americus, City of Americus, Clinic Drug Store, Concentra Solutions, Georgia Power Company, Georgia Southwestern State University, Habitat for Humanity, Heart of Georgia Railroad, Magnolia Manor, MedSpa of Americus, Imerys Refractory Minerals, Parker’s Heating and Air, PharmaCentra, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Rotary Club of Americus, SB&T Bank, South Georgia Technical College, Sumter EMC, The Staffing People and Williams Office Equipment.
“Trains and Trustees” also served as the launching for the Chamber’s new Chairman’s Advisory Council. The Chairman’s Advisory Council is compiled of the Chamber’s Past Chairmen and Chairwomen with the mission to serve as a resource for the Chamber Board of Directors in their efforts guiding the Chamber in 2017 as well into future years. Their leadership, experience and expertise are vital to the organization and to the greater Sumter County business community. As this program rolls out, the Advisory Council will provide guidance and direction to new Chamber programs, fundraising opportunities and special events, creating greater return on investment for the Chamber’s members and the businesses and industry of Sumter County.
For more information about the Platinum Trustee program or the Chairman’s Advisory Council, please contact the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce at 229.924.2646, or at chamber@sumtercountychamber.com.
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Lights...Camera...Action!
Georgia has taken the number one spot globally for film production.
More top 100 feature films released at the domestic box office in 2016 were made in Georgia than any other place, according to a new industry study by FilmL.A. - Los Angeles' film office.
The rapid growth of the film and television industry in Georgia and the state's steadfast commitment to its support is remarkable," the group said in its report. "With 17 projects in 2016, the first-ranked Peach State hosted nearly three times as many feature films as fifth-place New York and Louisiana."
The steadfast commitment came in large part to Georgia's generous use of tax credits, which are worth hundreds of millions of dollars as the state has tried to lure both movie and TV productions here.
Gov. Nathan Deal, who just helped host a "Georgia Night in L.A." reception in Los Angeles, has been a consistent advocate of the approach while pushing executives and studios to put down roots that would keep them here. He also backed creation of ancillary efforts such as the Georgia Film Academy, which aims to provide training for Georgians to get industry-supported jobs.
GaPundit, May 26, 2017.
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Join us for a homegrown Independence Day!
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Plains, Trains, and Fireworks
July 1, 2017
7:00 PM
Fireworks to blow at 9:30 PM
Ride over on the Sam Shortline and join us in the City of Plains for the second annual street dance and fireworks show! This is one event that you and your family won't want to miss!
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DeSoto Fireworks Show
July 4, 2017
9:00 PM
The City of DeSoto will be sponsoring a fireworks show and refreshments on July 4th at the ballpark in DeSoto (old Southeast School.) Bring your lawn-chairs to kick back and enjoy the show!
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2017 Crisp Motorsports Racing Schedule
June 3 – Southern Pro Am Trucks Series presented by McCorkle Drilling Inc. plus All Local Classes including Legends & Bandoleros from Atlanta Motor Speedway
June 24 – All Local Classes including Legends & Bandoleros from Atlanta Motor Speedway (Regional Qualifier)
July 8 – Pro Late Models presented by Lyle Farms plus All Local Classes including Legends & Bandoleros from Atlanta Motor Speedway
July 22 – All Local Classes including Legends & Bandoleros from Atlanta Motor Speedway
August 5 – Southern Pro Am Truck Series presented by K & M Auto Parts plus All Local Classes
August 19 – Pro Late Models presented by Sunbelt Ford of Cordele plus All Local Classes
September 2 – Southern Super Series 125 presented by Lyle Farms plus All Local Classes
For more information or how you and your company can get involved, please contact:
Wayne Lyle: 229-938-1262 or 229-853-3113 wayne@lylefarms.com Robert Cripe: 229-938-8814 robert@crispmotorsportspark.com
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Taking Care of Business
growing your business is our business
Take a look at these business resources!
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Lean Six Sigma
Learn how to cut costs, make data-based decisions, boost customer satisfaction, and improve your bottom line.
Register today for the next
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
June 19 – 23, 2017
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Professionals across all industries master defect and cycle-time reduction in their organization’s processes and systems. Proven methodologies focus on identifying and defining key obstructions, measuring and analyzing best solutions, and implementing new processes. Results improve and control system defects and increase a corporation’s productivity and revenue.
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Georgia Employers' Association Hosting Upcoming Workshop
Today’s workplace can be complicated, and if you’re looking for answers, we know just the place to find them! Join the Georgia Employers’ Association on June 22, 2017, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Galleria Marriott, as they host ‘Understanding Best Practices for Today’s Workplace.’
This full-day, informative workshop will address and provide clear answers for today’s important workplace issues such as:
- Trends in workplace and employee safety
- What to do in the event of an active shooter
- Possible effects of political unrest and protests in the workplace
- Managing the use of social media by employees at work
Space is limited so reserve your spot as soon as possible! For more information, click
here
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HR WEBINAR: REDUCING EMPLOYEE TURNOVER WITH STAY INTERVIEWS
THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Did you know that stay interviews are a highly effective technique that many Human Resource professionals use to reduce employee turnover? These interviews, otherwise known as employee listening or skip level meetings, create a thriving business environment while ensuring that top talent continues to stick around long-term.
Join our HR experts, Mike McCurdy from the Georgia Employers Association, and Nichole Upshaw, Executive Director of HR at Racetrac, as they uncover the secrets to utilizing methods such as stay interviews to further your company's overall success. This webinar will leave participants with a new perspective on how to address critical areas of their business and how to create strategic plans for keeping employees involved and engaged.
Additionally, this webinar comes with one hour of SHRM and HCRI credit.
This webinar is expected to fill up quick, so register today while space is still available!
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SCDA Job Announcement - June 1, 100 Brady Road, 10 AM
Americus Snoball and Shaved Ice Ribbon Cutting, June 2, 143 S. Jackson St, 4 PM
First Friday, June 2, Downtown Americus, 5 PM
Leadership Development Division Meeting - June 5, Rees Park, 12 PM
SCDA - Sumter County Schools Land Closing Ceremony - June 7, 901 SGTC Pkwy, 12:30 PM
Governmental Affairs Division Meeting - June 8, Georgia Power, 9 AM
One Sumter Branding Reveal - June 12, Plains, 6 PM
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Click on the swoosh for a full listing of our calendar events.
To add an event to our community calendar, Chamber members may submit their requests to chamber@sumtercountychamber.com for full access to your members-only page. If you are not a chamber member, you may submit your community events here.
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Click the 2017 Discount Card to view all discounts!
To purchase a Discount Card, stop by the Chamber or contact a Board Member.
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"Engaged Business, Thriving Community"
The mission of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce is to provide opportunities and support for the growth and prosperity of local business and industry.
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