July 2022 E-Newsletter
The mission of GACCE is engaging, educating, and empowering chamber professionals.
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2022 GACCE Board Development Conference |
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Be sure to save the dates for our
2022 Board Development Conference
(formerly named Volunteer Leadership Conference):
Thursday & Friday, November 17 & 18, 2022
Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club
Cordele, GA
This conference is for Chamber Executives and your Board of Directors to offer board training and designed to increase the effectiveness of your local Chamber leadership team.
The agenda and registration information will be shared later this summer - hope you can join us!
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GACCE Associate Member Updates |
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Cobb Chamber CEO Sharon Mason on Positive Economic Development Momentum
Sharon Mason, President and CEO of the Cobb Chamber, talks about a few companies that have added new jobs to the area and why businesses are choosing Cobb County.
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goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2022 Business Generosity Report. The top priority for demonstrating generosity at your company is to improve generosity towards employees. This year's report gets specific. What exactly does that mean? Read to find out. But don't miss the big takeaway: Employees are hurting and trust the businesses in their lives to help.
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J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development |
Many times, the summer offers an opportunity for organizations to reset, recharge, and ready themselves for the year ahead. Whether it’s adding new board members, developing a new strategic plan, or just taking time to evaluate where your organization is and where it’s headed, the Fanning Institute can offer technical support and assistance. Our interactive team building retreats can help your organization build connection and planning retreats facilitated by our faculty can help your board and staff identify goals and objectives for the upcoming year to make sure everyone is moving in the same direction. To learn more about our services, click here.
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Leadership Institute at Columbus State University |
ANNOUNCMENT: We’re Hiring!
We are seeking to hire a Facilitator/Instructor of Leadership Development. If you're looking for a work culture with strong team dynamics, community engagement, and a focus on leadership development...join our team! More information here.
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GACCE Chamber Member Updates |
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The Chamber hosted “THE STATE of SMALL BUSINESS”, offering small businesses the opportunity to START – GROW – FINANCE – LEARN – CONNECT – INNOVATE. Allen Fox, Director of Small Business Outreach for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, shared insights into working with the State of Georgia, the U.S. Military, the U.S. Government, foreign businesses, and other ways to grow local business. Allison Clower from the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center showed how the SBDC can help small companies to manage their business for success. And Charlie Schrauth from SCORE presented ways in which SCORE can assist small businesses with management techniques, personnel, and accounting guidance. |
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Blairsville County Chamber |
The Chamber is pleased to welcome Terri Ross as their new Membership Coordinator.
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The Chamber graduated its first Leadership Chattooga Student Edition class on May 11, 2022. The class was made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors from the two high schools: Chattooga High and Trion High. Pictured here with the leadership trainers and members of the Chamber board are nine of the ten students who participated in the program. Apart from the classroom instruction, the group visited the State Capitol where they met their representatives and the Lt. Governor; they toured Chattooga industries and tourists attractions; met with civic leaders; and worked in the food bank and resource center. The Chamber and schools will be recruiting a new class in the fall. |
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The Chamber has selected Kevin Herrit to serve as Director of Economic Development. Herrit has served as Community Development Director for the City of Dahlonega; Principal Planner, Columbus (GA) Consolidated Government; Community Transportation Planner, Tennessee Department of Transportation; and City/County Planner, Whitfield County. Herrit is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in community and regional planning. In May 2022, he will receive his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Georgia. Other certifications and leadership training certifications Herrit has earned include American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP); Economic Development Finance Professional Certification (EDFP); Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, University of North Georgia; and Managers Institute & Directors Institute (APA); and the Georgia Academy for Economic Development.
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The Chamber is pleased to welcome our newest team member and Office Coordinator, Rachel Ash. In her role she provides exceptional customer service and support while simultaneously keeping the flow of day-to-day office functions moving forward. Rachel is a Douglas County native, graduate of Point University, and went through the DCC’s Youth Leadership Douglas Program as a high school student! Welcome, Rachel!
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The Chamber is pleased to welcome Natalie Knight as their new Events Manager. She will manage the Georgia Apple Festival.
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The Chamber is accepting resumes for the position of President & CEO. For more information and to apply, please see the GACCE Careers page.
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The Chamber is hosting a Community Business Expo & Career Fair on July 26 at the Spalding County Senior Center in conjunction with the Pike County Chamber. The Georgia Chamber's November 29 New Georgia Economy Tour will be hosted by the Butts County, Griffin Spalding, and Jasper Chambers of Commerce.
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Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber |
The Chamber is proud to announce three new team members: Caitlyn Hatcher – Program Services Director; Amzie Cooper – Marketing & Communications Director; and Cynthia Baggett – Administrative Services Coordinator. Each of them brings a unique skill set that will benefit our members and our community plus help our Chamber continue to grow and strengthen. |
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Roberta-Crawford County Chamber |
The Chamber is preparing for the Annual Back to School Breakfast in July. This event is in appreciation of our entire school system. Our Chamber supports our school system and appreciates the work being done in education of our students. The Chamber is also involved with the Bicentennial week long Celebration. December 4-10, 2022 will be packed with concerts, church ground picnic, drama of 1822, Essay Contest, Birthday Party on December 9, and ending in Christmas fair and Parade on December 10, 2022. |
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Thomaston-Upson County Chamber |
After 19 years with the Chamber, 16 as president, Lori Showalter Smith recently announced her resignation from the organization effective July 1. The Chamber is now accepting resumes for the position. Please check out the GACCE Careers page for more information.
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The Chamber office is now back in the Walker County Civic Center with the address of 10052 N Hwy 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739. |
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Other Updates of Interest |
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There is still time to register for the 2022 ACCE Convention which will be held July 26 - 29, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. For more information and to register, please click here.
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Carl Vinson Institute of Government | University of Georgia |
2022 Innovating Georgia's Workforce Pipeline Conference
November 1 - 2, 2022 - Athens, GA
Please join us for a one-and-a-half-day conference to learn about the innovative ways Georgia is approaching talent development and building the workforce pipeline. The Innovating Georgia’s Workforce Pipeline Conference will bring together partners in workforce development, education, business, and economic development to explore the promising practices and emerging ideas to build our state’s talent pipeline. Click here for more information and to register.
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WACE Chamber Leadership Podcast |
Click here for the episode - Dealing with Community Crisis with Mark Turner.
In this episode Dave Kilby is joined by Mark Turner, President/CEO of the Gilroy (CA) Chamber and longtime W.A.C.E. member as he discusses the 4 potential disruptive forces that can wreak havoc on a business community and your community at large. He also shares valuable insight into what is most important for a chamber when managing a community crisis based on his own experience.
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