Chamber News for Members

December 2023

Don't Miss the Last Business After Hours of the Year TONIGHT!

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association

Thank you to our Cash Drawing Sponsors!

Angela Stewart DeLorme, P.C. Attorney at Law, Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company, Blue Ridge Medical Center, Brotherhood Oil Quick Lube and Tire Center, Century 21 Blue Ridge Vibe Realty Group, Copper Basin Federal Credit Union, The Piedmont Bank, Noontootla Creek Farms, Superior Scapes and Toccoa Riverside Restaurant!

If you are interested in being a cash drawing sponsor for the 2024 year of Business After Hours, contact Shannon Cioffi at Shannon@BlueRidgeMountains.com.

Sponsors are recognized at each of the 10 Business After Hours as well as in posts for the event on social media. Cost to sponsor is $100.00

Congratulations to our 2024 Board of Directors!

Click HERE to see the list.

The retiring board members for 2023 are Sandy Ott and Richard York. Thank you for all you've done to support the Chamber!

Invitations set to go out in January!

2024 Cooperative Marketing Grants

The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and CVB, the designated destination marketing organization for the City of Blue Ridge and Fannin County, announces the availability of 2024 funds for the purpose of supporting tourism marketing projects that provide economic benefits to Fannin County and attract out-of-area visitors. The full application can be found here. The deadline for applications is January 31st, 2024. If you have a question, reach out to Christie Gribble at president@blueridgemountains.com.

We Are Hiring!

We are hiring for a full time administrative assistant!! Click the link for the job description and application information:

https://www.blueridgemountains.com/job-opening-administrative-assistant/

Resumes can be emailed to president@blueridgemountains.com.

We are accepting 2023 Chamber award nominations!! Please take just a few minutes to consider chamber members who deserve recognition.

Award categories:

Chamber Member of the Year, Community Service Award, Heart of the Community, Honorary Chamber Membership. Awards will be presented at the annual banquet in March.

Click here to submit your nominees.

Member Services

Town & Country Furniture has been in business since 1961. What started out years ago as Rogers Furniture is known today as Town & Country Furniture. Donna Whitener, bought the furniture store from her mother, Dot Rogers in 1996. Since that time, the business has grown from a 20,000 square foot showroom and warehouse to over 55,000 square foot showroom with over 25,000 square foot in additional warehouse space. Town & Country has access to over 300 vendors, so they have access to many items that will make your house a Home. They have over 25 employees today, a change from when they first started many years ago as a “mom and pop” business. They are the largest retailer in North Georgia delivering throughout our beautiful state as well as TN and NC. The business has grown and evolved over the years, they have a great appreciation for their employees, their customers, the real estate industry and the designers they work with.

In 2024 Town & Country will be making more changes …… tune in and watch them continue to GROW!

Many thanks to Town & Country for their support and their Membership over the years.

Happy Anniversary!!

20 Years

Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta Factory
My Mountain Cabin Rentals
Ocoee Rafting

10 Years

Chapman Fence Company

5 Years

Cohutta Fishing Company
Mountain Capital Accounting

Ambassador and Leads Group Members Needed

Now is the time to make a New Year's resolution to do more networking, and the Chamber's Ambassador and Leads Groups are a perfect way to meet more people while gaining exposure for your business. Ambassadors meet for lunch every month, attend Ribbon Cuttings and Chamber events, and represent the Chamber in the community. The Leads Group also meets monthly for lunch to network and exchange leads. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, contact Glenda Reilly at Membership@BlueRidgeMountains.com or call 706-632-5680.