Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Edition |
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Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with the warmth and happiness of the season.
We are thankful for you!
Your chamber family,
Jim, John, Melissa, Leigh and Mindy
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Have you used these features on our new website?
Members can log in to the members-only area, create job postings, offer hot deals, and update their business listing on our website.
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Buy Local for Small Business Saturday, this coming Saturday, November 28!
Now more than ever small businesses need our support. Be safe as you jump into holiday shopping this year and remember to buy local!
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The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce follows the executive orders from the Office of Brian Kemp, Governor of the State of Georgia. As of 11.13.2020 groups of more than 50 people are not permitted where participants are required to stand or sit within 6 feet of another person. We will also take measures at the event as suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, such as, offering hand sanitizer, encouraging attendees to wear masks and to avoid handshaking, asking people not to congregate in groups and requiring all catering staff to wear masks and gloves. It is our promise to you to keep you updated regarding COVID-19 announcements and if and how they might impact our events. |
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Deadline to reserve your seat is this coming Monday,
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Keynote Speaker
Amanda Wilbanks, Founder & CEO, Southern Baked Pie Company
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Meet your 2020 Woman of the Year Nominees |
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Tara Jernigan
Northeast Georgia Health System
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Jennifer Langston
Reboot Jackson
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Tricia Massey
Piedmont Athens Regional
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Michele Price
Visiting Angels
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Heather Robinson
Cross & Dot, LLC
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Gina Roy
Jackson County Government
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CartFuze
(770) 364-1994
Buford
Ray Bitzel
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Chamber office CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Thurs. & Fri. November 26-27
Business & Breakfast
Wednesday, December 2
7:45 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Jackson EMC
Woman of the Year luncheon
Thursday, December 3
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Venue at Friendship Springs
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Space is limited! Do not delay in registering for the event. Once 50 seats are registered for online, registration will automatically close. |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30. |
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December Business & Breakfast
Annual Eggs & Issues and Non-Profit Expo
Featuring Senator Frank Ginn, Representative Tommy Benton, Representative
Houston Gaines and Representative Bo Hatchett
Wednesday, December 2
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Jackson EMC Auditorium
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Non-profit display tables are limited to 10 this year. First come, first served. Register online. When you register for your booth, it automatically registers you for a seat for Business & Breakfast. You DO NOT need to register yourself for a general admission ticket to the breakfast. |
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Jackson County Habitat for Humanity
LAST CHANCE to purchase tickets for our raffle! Ticket sales continue now through November 29. Please visit our raffle site here: jacksoncountyhabitat.ourraffle.org. $25 per ticket, or 5 for $100. For more information on the raffle, prizes, and to purchase tickets, click here.
Peace Place
Peace Place will have a BIG Black Friday Sale! Make plans to join us Friday, November 27, doors open at 8:00 a.m. We'll start the day with 60% off entire store. Discounts decrease as the day goes by, so get there early! 100% of the thrift store profits go directly to assist the women and children currently residing in our emergency shelter program. We greatly appreciate your continued support of our mission to END domestic violence. Peace Place Thrift Store, 339 Hwy GA 82 S. Jefferson.
United Way of Northeast Georgia
It’s our annual Power of the Purse event hosted by Women United and we would love to make sure that Jackson County residents know about it. As in years past, the proceeds from the event will support early childhood literacy via our Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs. We are excited that this year’s event will feature the co-author of The Elf on the Shelf and can be joined virtually! Click here for Registration:
Hawg Wild BBQ and Catfish House
Chef James Reaux and the staff at Hawg Wild BBQ and Catfish House wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving. We appreciate your patronage throughout the year and look forward to many more years of serving you!
American Pest Control
American Pest Control begins their 50th year with a year long community initiative called Operation 50/50. This kicks-off this November with 50 day long campaigns geared towards giving back to the community. Check out the announcement video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-8YjTtzXFY.
COVID-19 Safety for Thanksgiving Holiday from Northeast Georgia Health System
Thanksgiving is a time when many families travel long distances to celebrate together. Travel increases the chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. If you must travel, be informed of the risks involved. Read entire informational flyer here.
Kinetic by Windstream
We are hosting a Merry Market on December 12th in Commerce. It will consist of several vendors promoting their businesses, and we just need a few more to sign up for this event. Click here to view a flyer giving the details of the event. Those interested can sign up by clicking here.
Town of Braselton
Volunteers needed for upcoming Bacon Walk, Thursday, December 3. Volunteer opportunities include greeting and checking in walkers from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Click here to register for a volunteer spot. Link will be disabled once all spots are filled.
Jefferson American Legion Post 56
The 2020 November Fresh Picked Pecans have arrived in Jefferson and the pricing is the same as last year!
American Legion Veterans are selling again fresh shelled Mammoth size pecans as a fundraiser for our Post. We are selling a 1 pound bag for $13.00 and a gift bag of Chocolate covered pecans 12 OZ. for $10.00. Contact any known American Legion member of Jefferson Post 56. VETERANS SERVING VETERANS! To purchase, please contact Ron King, 910 Nelson Drive, Jefferson. GA., 30549 - Cell phone 706-870-7284
Jackson County Agricultural Facility
The county's new Ag Center has sponsorships available for the Facility's 2021 Summer Concert Series. All sponsorships will come with a commemorative brick to be placed in the courtyard area of the Agricultural Facility. Click here to view the document with full sponsorship details. For questions, please contact Gabe Carter, 706-387-6221 (Ag Center) 706-870-6010 (cell) or email Gabe at gcarter@jacksoncountygov.com.
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New submission guidelines for the weekly newsletter
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To submit your member announcements, visit our website submission page: https://www.jacksoncountyga.com/submit-member-news/
- Deadline for member announcements will be Fridays at Noon, to be included in the following Tuesday newsletter.
- Submissions MUST be in text format to copy and paste in the announcements section, it will appear just as you have submitted.
- Please remember to include your business name, location, and any contact information you would like to share, such as address, website, email, phone number, etc.
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Job postings and hot deals can be added to our website directly via your member profile. If you don't have a member login or need a refresher on how to access your profile on our website, please contact Mindy at 706-387-0300 or mmosser@jacksoncountyga.com.
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