April 2018
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To serve the needs of its membership in order to advance the economic development and enhance the quality of life for McDuffie County.
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Welcome New Chamber Members

Chamber Member Spotlight
Laci Chamblee
Owner of Faith, Hope, and Love Christian Gifts and more.


How many years have you been in your profession?  1 1/2 Years

What do you love most about your job?  Sharing the love of God and meeting new people.

Which business leader in McDuffie County has had the biggest impact on your career and how?  Crystal Burton - She encouraged me to start my business and has helped me with business ideas along the way.

What does your Chamber membersip mean to you?  Networking and promoting my business.

What is your favorite Chamber event and way?  The Camellia City Festival - being able to reach new customers in the community.

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up and why?  Teacher - because I love children.
DDW Supervisor Training

Our DRUGS DON'T WORK program makes drug-free certification simple! Don't Delay... Reduce the impact on your bottom line by implementing a Drug-Free Workplace today!    More

Drugs Don't Work certification requires you to attend Supervisor Workshops annually.  These workshops will be at the Thomson Depot boardroom, and we'll have Terry Childers, Community Rep. from Bradford Health Services, as our guest speaker. 

Date for the next workshop:  
Leadership McDuffie attended the State of the Region in Augusta at the Unisys building.  
Business leaders coming together to discuss Cyber Security & CSRA Economic Development.  more





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Ambassador Meeting - April 11, 2018
Host: State Bank & Trust
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Every month our Ambassadors visit different businesses to hold their meetings.  This gives them the opportunity to learn more about that business and expand their networking.  If you would like to know more about becoming a Chamber Ambassador, give us a call.  
Chamber Partners with Thomson High School in Workforce Development Luncheon

Wednesday, March 28, Thomson High School along with the Chamber hosted the local business community at a luncheon to showcase the career pathways offered at the school.  There were approximately 35 participants that attended the event and toured the school.  The event was led by several junior and senior students discussing their experience in the pathways.  





Employer Committee Meeting
April 17, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. 
Location: WorkSource E. Central Georgia

Topic:  Drugs Don't Work

The Chamber partners with the Georgia Department of Labor to form the East Central Georgia Employer Committee, a partnership dedicated to bringing information to employers in the area regarding labor practices.    Register
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