ELC
2019 GACCE Executive Leadership Conference
Make Plans to Join us in Jekyll Island 
The GACCE Board of Directors is pleased to invite you to join us at our 2019 Executive Leadership Conference to be held:
 
Tuesday-Friday, July 9 - 12, 2019
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Jekyll Island, GA

This conference is geared toward Chamber Executives and senior level management, and we've got a great conference lined up for you this year - CLICK HERE for more information and to register!

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.  The next event will take place:
 
Wednesday, June 19 - 3:00pm Eastern
GenZ
Jay McChord
"What's Coming Next May Surprise You" Gen Z will make up 20% of the workforce by 2020. They are not tech-savvy, they are TECH-RELIANT! They will be the generation to reverse technology adoption...we will adopt theirs - not the other way around. Are you thinking how this next generation will impact you and your organization? Those that do will truly have a competitive advantage.
 
CLICK HERE to register


ACCE Awards of Excellence 
ACCE
Congratulations to the following GACCE member chambers for being awarded an ACCE Award of Excellence for the following communication efforts:

Grand Award
Digital
Greater Dalton Chamber

Award of Excellence
Publication
Georgia Chamber
- New Georgia Economy Book
 
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 a free trip with a departure date of 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 
 
Delphi
DelPhi Launches Executive Partner Program 
Do you like saving money? Do you enjoy having an awesome website? How about both?

If your Chamber is an active member of GACCE, and your Chamber is or becomes a client of DelPhi, we will pay for one (1) registration to ALL of that association's planned annual events through the life of your agreement with us.  Yes, you read that correctly!  For more information, click here.
 
GPEE
College Access Mini-Grants 
The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is providing a limited number of $3,000 mini-grants to local chambers of commerce to leverage their visibility, voice, and influence to help more people go to (and complete) post-secondary schooling, especially those who struggle the most to continue their education.
 Click here for more information.
 
goBeyondProfit
Helping Small Businesses Implement Corporate Generosity 
Strapped and under-resourced small businesses might have the very most to gain from community involvement.  Authentic outreach can be a powerful way to expand the company's relationship network, raise business awareness and build loyalty among customers and employees.
 Click here for the full article.
 
J.W. Fanning
Community Leadership Program Coordinator Certification 
November 18 - 21, 2019
Geared towards individuals who would like to create and reinvigorate their community's adult leadership programs, this certification will advance participants' leadership program coordination skills within their community, differentiate the participants within the community leadership sector, and unite participants with a diverse group of community leaders. Registration for the program will open soon. For more information, click here.
 
OPEN POSITIONS  
Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber 
The Chamber is seeking a Membership Director.  For more information on this position, please see the GACCE Careers Page.

GACCE MEMBER UPDATES  
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber 
Nicole Ward has announced her resignation as the President/CEO of the Chamber.  On June 5th, she will start a new chapter in her life as she joins her husband in their family HVAC business.  

Columbia County Chamber 
Olivia Reich has been promoted to Communications Coordinator for the Chamber.  

Colquitt-Miller County Chamber 
Mandy Roland has been named the Chamber's new President. 

Covington-Newton County Chamber 
Debbie Harper has been named the Chamber's Interim President.  

Gordon County Chamber 
The Chamber has announced the hiring of Sarah Ostuw, who will serve as Conventions & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Director. Ostuw is a native of Calhoun-Gordon County, where she attended Calhoun City Schools. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2006 and holds a degree in Consumer Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations.

Henry County Chamber 
Joe Henning has been named the Chamber's new President & CEO.

Newnan-Coweta Chamber 
The Chamber is proud to announce the newest member of an already dynamic team as they welcome Katie Stepp, Member Relations and Events Support Manager.

 Plans are underway for the Chamber's fall Inter-Community Leadership Visit to Greenville, South Carolina where more than 40 Coweta business leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders will learn from this innovative market hailed an "overnight success story, 30 years in the making."
While in Greenville, guests will examine topics including transit, density, diversity and inclusivity, workforce housing, economic development, entrepreneurship, and innovation...all through a lens of inspiration.

Perry Area Chamber 
Darlene McLendon has announced her resignation as President & CEO of the Chamber to take the position of  the President/CEO of the Museum of Aviation Foundation in Warner Robins, GA.  She will be leaving the Chamber in early July.

CHAMBER INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE  
Do you have questions or need assistance with a chamber-related issue?  Do you have questions about what might be available to you within your state chamber association and the national chamber association ( Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives - ACCE)?  Click the link below for handouts that you may find helpful in explaining what's available:

Chamber Industry Associations 


Feel free to reach out to your GACCE Executive Director - Tiffany Fulmer Ott - at tfulmer@tlfexecutiveservices.com or 404-312-0524, should you have any chamber industry questions.