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Columbia County Chamber
Registration is Now Open!
The GACCE Board of Directors is pleased to invite you to join us for our 2019 Staff Development Conference hosted by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce to be held:
 
Thursday & Friday, March 21 & 22, 2019
Columbia County Exhibition Center 
Grovetown, GA

This conference is geared toward Chamber Executives and professional staff members - we will have sessions that cover the following industry topics:
  • Chamber Value & Relevance - Now and Into the Future
  • Workforce Development Initiatives
  • Adult & Youth Leadership Program Best Practices
  • Chamber Events
  • Young Professionals Programs
  • Sponsors - Getting Them, Thanking Them, Keeping Them
  • Canva - Your Guide to Creating Great Marketing Pieces
  • Government Affairs 101
  • Stop. Drop. Roll. - How to Avoid Chamber Burnout
For more information and to register for the event, please CLICK HERE.

2019 Webinar Wednesdays
Sign Up for Industry Expert Webinars in 2019 
We are pleased to partner with eight other state chamber executive associations to offer Webinar Wednesdays in 2019.  You should have received an email with all nine opportunities available throughout the year.  The first event will happen:
 
Wednesday, February 27 - 3:00pm Eastern
Justin Patton - Bold New You
Nationally recognized speaker Justin Patton will share breakthroughs to playing bigger in leadership, business, and life.
CLICK HERE to register
 
All webinars are $29/person.  They will be recorded in case you purchase the webinar and then can't participate.  IACCE will forward the recording to you after the webinar.


ASSOCIATE MEMBER UPDATES  
Citslinc
Are you curious to how all these chambers across the nation are making serious non-dues revenue off trips to China?  Then join other Chamber Executives on a free inspection trip to China with Citslinc.  They are offering these free trips with departure dates of April 1, 2019 or October 5, 2019.  For more information, please contact Leo Liu at citslinc@yahoo.com. 

2019 Free Inspection Trip Flyer 
2019 Free Inspection Trip Registration Form 
Informational Letter from Leo Liu 
 
GDEcD Georgia Department of Economic Development 
We received a record breaking 350 Small Business ROCK STAR nominations. Judging is underway and our 2018 ROCK STARS will be judging the finalists. The 2019 ROCK STARS will be announced at the March 18, 2019 GEDA luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium. Mark your calendars now and bring a small business from your community. Who knows...they could be a future ROCK STAR! 

The 2019 Community Leadership Conference  is scheduled for February 28 -March 1, 2019 in Athens, GA.  For more information please click here.  We will be hosting pre-conference sessions on February 27 and 28 in Athens.





OPEN POSITIONS  
Greater North Fulton Chamber 
The Chamber is seeking to fill the position of Director of Economic & Talent Development. For more information on this position, please see the GACCE Careers Page.

Harris County Chamber 
The Chamber is seeking a new President & CEO. For more information on this position, please see the GACCE Careers Page.


GACCE MEMBER UPDATES  
Albany Area Chamber 
The Chamber has released RFPs for a new strategic plan.  Please click the links below for more information:

Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber 
Adrienne Harrison recently left her position as President of the Chamber to take a new position with a local company in Bainbridge.  The Executive Board promoted Lauren Minor, the Chamber's Director of Communications and Events, to the position of President.  She assumed her new role January 28.

Carroll County Chamber 
The Chamber i s proud to announce the addition of a new team member, Rhyne Owenby. Mrs. Owenby will serve in a newly created position as Director of Member Engagement.

Covington-Newton County Chamber 
The Chamber recently received 4-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Please click here for a video of the U.S. Chamber's presentation.

Gwinnett Chamber 
Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman recently announced his retirement from the role of President & CEO of the Chamber effective June 30, 2019.

Robins Regional Chamber 
The Chamber is pleased to announce three new team members:
Michelle Delaney, Investor Development & Benefits Manager
Tiffany Harris, Marketing & Communication Specialist
Kerry Thompson, Program & Event Manager

Warren County Chamber 
Jeffrey Fowler has been named the new President for the Chamber.

GACCE MENTORING ASSISTANCE  
Do you have questions or need assistance with a chamber-related issue?  Feel free to reach out to your GACCE Executive Director - Tiffany Fulmer Ott - at tfulmer@tlfexecutiveservices.com or 404-312-0524, and she can connect you with chamber peers who may be able to assist.