May 9, 2022
Chamber Monday Memo
Chamber Calendar
May
Thursday, May 19: Chamber Monthly Meeting, noon at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture. Program: Legislators.
News from the Chamber
Holistic Health and Wellness Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to Holistic Health And Wellness Center Of Tifton! What a great turnout for their ribbon cutting on May 2. The offer a variety of services, from life coaching and yoga to massage and personal training. They are located at 820 Love Ave. Suite B. Check them out!
Train That Dog Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to Train That Dog! We held a ribbon cutting for them on May 3 and were privileged to meet Train That Dog Ambassador Xoee and certified trainer Beth Daniel. There are classes for both puppies 8 to 24 weeks of age and older dogs 25 weeks and older. See what all they have to offer for you and your canine companions!
Southwell Mobile Clinic Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to the Southwell Mobile Clinic! They celebrated their reopening with an extremely well attended ribbon cutting on May 4. The mobile clinic brings health care access to underserved parts of Tifton and Tift County.
May Business of the Month: Captain D's
Congratulations to our Business of the Month: Captain D's! They're located at 1309 Hwy 82 W here in Tifton. Swing by for some great lunch or dinner!
Business Spotlight of the Week: Plantation 59
Congratulations to our Business Spotlight of the Week: Plantation 59 Apparel Co.! They're located at 131 S. Virginia Avenue and carry clothing and accessories for women, men, and kids. Pop in and pick up something for mother's day this evening during Mom's Night Out this evening starting at 6 p.m.!
Member News and Events
May
Monday, May 9: Tift County Commission Meeting, 6 p.m. at the admin building.

Wednesday, May 11:
  • The New Georgia Economy Tour, 12:30 p.m. at the Georgia Chamber office, 1001 Love Avenue
  • Stone & Story - A Multimedia Event Exhibit Opening & Film Premiere, 5 p.m. at the Georgia Museum of Ag Gallery.

Thursday, May 12:
  • Pottery Workshop: Hand Building a Mug, 5:30 p.m. at First Methodist Activities Center. Cost is $40. Register at tiftonmuseum.org.
  • Boy Scouts of America - South Georgia Council Building Leaders Campaign Dinner, 6 p.m. at UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. For more information contact Sam McCord at sam.mccord@scouting.org or 229-300-0649.

Friday, May 13: Tiftarea Academy Graduation, 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church.

Saturday, May 14:
  • Second Saturday, Downtown Tifton
  • 41 South Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Wiregrass Ball, 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of Ag Peanut Museum/Pole Barn.

Monday, May 16: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Tifton City Hall.

Tuesday, May 17:
  • Kids at Art: Garden Blooms, 4:30 p.m. at The Syd. Cost is $35. Register at tiftonmuseum.org.
  • Create-TEEN: In it to Win it, 6:30 p.m. at The Syd. Cost is $35. Register at tiftonmuseum,org.

Thursday, May 19: Farm Stress Summit, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the UGA TCCC.

Saturday, May 21: Tift County Graduation, 8 a.m. at Brodie Field.
 
Tuesday, May 23: General Primary Election Day

Wednesday, May 24:
  • The State of Small Business seminar, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Southern Regional Technical College, Moultrie.
  • Chocolate & A Canvas: Canopy of Blossoms, 6:30 p.m. at The Syd. Cost is $35. Register at tiftonmuseum.org.

Saturday, May 28: Back to Basic Health Expo, 12-6 p.m. at Fulwood Park.
Ameris Bank donates $75,000 to Tift Regional Medical Center
L-R: Pictured from left to right: Jelks Warren, Ameris Bank SVP, Commercial Banker; Josh Bowen, Ameris Bank Market President; William Bowen, Board Member with Ameris Bank and Southwell; and Chris Efaw, Southwell VP, Outreach and Development. 
 
Ameris Bank recently contributed $75,000 to Tift Regional Medical Center through the Georgia HEART program. 
 
“We are so grateful to Ameris Bank for supporting our mission,” said Efaw. “They are a true community partner and we appreciate their generosity.”  
 
The Georgia HEART program provides organizations, individuals, and married couples the opportunity to donate to qualified rural hospitals in the state and receive a 100 percent state tax credit. Visit www.GeorgiaHeart.org for more information.

Join us for the Georgia Chamber’s New Georgia Economy Tour, presented by Wells Fargo, on May 11, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. This event will be held safely in-person at The Center for Rural Prosperity, located at 1001 Love Avenue. To register, please visit www.gachamber.com/events today.
Job Postings
Short & Paulk Supply Company is hiring:
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Credit/Accounts Receivable Manager

Apply at www.indeed.com or email resume to tbarrett@shortpaulk.com
If you have a job listing that you would like posted in the Monday Memo, send the announcement to ebrechbiel@tiftonchamber.org. The deadline for inclusion is Friday at noon.
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Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce
229-382-6200