Next Wednesday is Chamber Experience!
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It's almost here...an experience like none other!
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate
is proud to present the 24th annual Chamber Experience, on Wednesday, May 9th at Sea Palms Conference Center. Complete with amazing
live and silent auctions
,
live music by Tonic Blue
, mouth-watering
food displays
by Sea Palms, the
Big Green Egg raffle
, and the
lucky wine grab
(where everyone's a winner and 3 lucky bottles have hidden $50 gift cards), this fun night is not to be missed!
(Hint: There are MANY great gifts just in time for Mothers Day!)
Tickets are still on sale! Register online below, stop by the office, or call 265-0620. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door; $200 for 10 tickets, advance group discount. Big Green Egg raffle tickets are also on sale, just $10 per ticket - call or stop by today!
The money raised at Chamber Experience goes back into our programming for the upcoming year. This is an event you don't want to miss!
2018 Chamber Experience
Wednesday, May 9th
Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center
5:30 - 8:30 PM
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Corporate Sponsors
:
Ameris Bank, Brunswick Cellulose, Brunswick News, Georgia Power, Gulfstream Aerospace, Hurt Norton & Associates, iHeart Media, Island Ace Hardware, Lowe's Home Improvement, McGinty-Gordon & Associates, Rich Products, South Coast Bank & Trust, SunTrust Bank
Media Sponsors
:
BeSeen Outdoor, Fendig Outdoor Signs, Paramount Printing & Design, WBQO 93.7 FM, 92.7 WSSI, 104.1 The Wave, Magic 105.9
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Membership Luncheon is this Friday!
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Join us on Friday, May 4, as we celebrate the achievements of our local manufacturing businesses.
Tribute to Manufacturing Industry's Contribution to Glynn County Luncheon
Friday, May 4, 2018
Epworth by the Sea
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Thank you to our Sponsors: Frederica Academy, Brunswick Cellulose, International Auto Processing, Southeastern Bank, Hussey Gay Bell, Goodwill of SE Georgia, Magnolia Financial, Manpower, Five Star Credit Union, Lanier Landing Apts, Overhead Door Co. of Brunswick, Decorum Cabinetry and Flooring, Benchmark Physical Therapy
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2018 Small Business Awards
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DO YOU KNOW A SMALL BUSINESS THAT STANDS OUT
FROM THE REST?
The
2018 Small Business Awards
recognize an outstanding company, entrepreneur and community champion for their exceptional business practices, financial success and community involvement. These awards will be presented on June 14th at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner & Awards Program at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.
Please take time to nominate a small business you think should be recognized for their success and contributions to economic growth and the free enterprise. You may nominate your own business.
Requirements:
✓ Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber Member
✓ Been in business for a minimum of two years
✓ Be a for-profit business
✓ Demonstrate excellent knowledge and integrity in their business or professional field
✓ Provide a valuable business/service/profession to the community
✓ Deliver a mission of support for our citizens and local business community
✓ Demonstrate a history of growth
✓ Exhibits initiative, creativity, and a “can do” attitude
✓ 50 or less employees
Deadline for submissions is Noon, Wednesday, May 23. See application below.
CATEGORIES TO BE AWARDED:
2018 Small Business of the Year
Presented to a small business that has been an innovator within its industry, has demonstrated revenue/profit growth, has increased its workforce, has an outstanding record of customer service and has been committed to the growth and development of its employees and community.
2018 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
Presented to a business owner with an “entrepreneurial spirit” who combines outstanding personal characteristics (creativity, leadership, personal drive to excel, persistence, ability to inspire others, etc.) with a winning business concept to achieve success.
2018 Community Champion Award
Presented to a small business that generously supports local non-profits, events and organizations by contributing its time, talents and resources for the betterment of our community.
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The Chamber led a group of 35 local business people to Washington, DC last week for its annual Washington Fly-In. While in DC, the group held successful meetings with Senator David Perdue, Senator Johnny Isakson, and Congressman Buddy Carter to discuss
issues of importance
to our county, state and nation, and hosted our delegation's Congressional Staff Luncheon in the Capitol on Thursday in conjunction with the congressional meetings.
Pictured right is Sen. Perdue speaking at the Congressional Staff Luncheon.
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Business Education Series:
Innovation & Change
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Join us for Dunkin' Donuts coffee and donuts!
INNOVATION & CHANGE
Tuesday, May 15
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
$5 Members / $10 Non-Members
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Think innovation isn't important to business survival? Think again. Organizational innovation is the ability of employees to find different methods that improve the way that work is performed and the organization functions. While innovation can increase productivity and business success, it means change...and people naturally resist change.
Managers need to encourage innovation and manage the change that comes with it. In this month's session, we will explore and learn how to manage:
- Organizational Innovation
- Why Innovation Matters
- Managing Innovation
- Organization Change
- Why Change Occurs and Why it Matters
- Managing Change
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Marshes of Glynn Library Renovation
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The Marshes of Glynn Library is proud to announce that the Brunswick Library has $3.5 million in grant and local funding to renovate the facility. The new design will increase safety, energy efficiency, public restrooms and meeting spaces without physically expanding the outside walls by internal space reallocation. Renovations are slated to begin in the summer of 2018, with completion in the summer of 2019.
For more details including a schematic drawing on the Brunswick Library renovation project,
click here.
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Annual Chamber Dinner is June 14
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Mark your calendars for
Thursday, June 14
for the Chamber's Annual Dinner. More details to come!
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Chamber Presents Official County Map
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We are excited to announce the production of the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce 2018-2019 Map! The official Brunswick & the Golden Isles Map is once again being produced by 365 Degree Total Marketing with new Project Manager Christy Carter and will be a valuable, insightful resource for visitors and residents of the Brunswick-Golden Isles area. Call Christy today to learn more and secure your spot!
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National Small Business Week
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Small business is BIG business in Glynn! Did you know that 90% of our members are made up of businesses consisting of 10 employees or less? This week is National Small Business Week, and we'd like to say THANK YOU to all our small business members. If you'd like to recognize a special local small business, use the Instagram hashtag #glynncountysmallbusiness to let us know! Click to view
SBA events
,
webinar
by SCORE, a Google
livestream workshop
, and
other events
taking place this week.
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Congratulations to Becca Randall of Habitat for Humanity for being named
March Chamber Ambassador of the Month!
Keep Golden Isles Beautiful (KGIB) presented the first quarter 2018
Clean Sweep Awards
to Ocean Motion Surf Company (for-profit) and Safe Harbor Children's Center, Gloucester Street location (non-profit).
Pictured right are (l-r) Cindy Landis and Leslie Hartman, Safe Harbor; Lea King-Badyna of KGIB; and Andi Scriven of Ocean Motion.
City of Brunswick Economic and Community Development
will show the short documentary,
Replicating a J.D.Vance Anomaly,
at the Ritz Theater on Sunday, May 6 at 3:00 PM. The documentary is an exploration of the socio-economic factors preventing children from becoming upwardly mobile. Following the film, a panel discussion will take a more focused look at Brunswick and will discuss barriers to social mobility in greater detail. For a link to the event's Facebook page,
click here.
Honor Flight,
Saturday, May 5 -- departs Brunswick Airport between 5:00-6:15 AM
The 80th Annual
Brunswick Blessing of the Fleet
will be held May 11-12.
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Don't forget to add your events to our Community Calendar via our website. You can also add job postings, requests for proposals, and many other items! Call Kate Reeves for assistance, (912) 265-0620.
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Candidates Forum Set for May 10
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The Chamber and the Golden Isles Association of Realtors will host a candidates forum in the Brunswick High School Auditorium on Altama Avenue, Brunswick, on Thursday, May 10. The schedule for the forum will be as follows:
6:00 - 7:00 PM Candidates for Glynn County School Board,
Districts 2 and At Large Post 1
7:00 - 8:00 PM Candidates for Glynn County Commission,
District 3 and At Large, Post 1
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings: Please Join Us!
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KJ Clothier
May 3, 4:30 PM
1626 Frederica Road, SSI
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ArtTrends Gallery
May 10, 4:00 PM
3305 Frederica Rd.
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Republic Finance
May 16, 11:30 AM
256 Scranton Conn, BWK
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White Electrical Co.
May 17, 11:30 AM
5460 Habersham St., BWK
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Surcheros Fresh Grill
May 22, 4:30 PM
210 Glynn Isles Market, BWK
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Metabolic Research Center
May 24, 11:30 AM
227 Merchant Way, BWK
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Coastal Kitchen
May 29, 4:30 PM
102 Marina Dr, SSI
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Golden Isles Olive Oil
May 31, 4:30 PM
306 Redfern Village, SSI
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Click on the names below to learn more & welcome our newest members. A
nd THANK YOU to all our member renewals!
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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
iHeart Media
McGinty-Gordon & Associates
Pinova
South Coast Bank & Trust
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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