February 2023 E-Newsletter
The mission of GACCE is engaging, educating, and empowering chamber professionals.
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2023 GACCE Staff Development Conference |
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Registration is now open for our March event: |
2023 GACCE Staff Development Conference
Wednesday-Friday, March 15 – 17, 2023
Rainwater Conference Center
Valdosta, GA
This conference is geared toward Chamber Executives and all staff members - and we'll have plenty of opportunities for you to network with your peers! We'll have breakout sessions specifically for the staff roles of Membership, Communications, and Events.
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Women Who Lead
March 8 - UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center
“Women Who Lead” will bring the experience, wisdom, and energy of women leaders together in a one-day event in Tifton. Executives, community leaders, and business owners will come together to provide inspiration, share challenges and setbacks while ultimately focusing on overcoming objectives and providing best practices for women in Georgia. Hear from incredible speakers, participate in relevant breakout sessions and network with fellow attendees as we promote the influence of women in the workplace and beyond. Click here for more information and to register.
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GACCE Associate Member Updates |
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365 Degree Total Marketing |
As 365 Degree Total Marketing Grows, So Do Our Clients
Growth is vitally important, especially when it comes to your Marketing. As we work hard to continue to go those 5 degrees beyond, the 365° Team has grown by 3! Help us give a warm welcome to Stephen Snyder, Graphic Designer and Videographer, and Hannah Chalmers, Accounts Receivable and Office Coordinator, and introducing our new Agency Services Director, Mary Dugan.
Looking to ramp up your community? Publications are a great way to drive people toward your area. Check out our newest publication, the Burke County Membership Directory and Relocation Guide, here!
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Jessica Waldon on the New Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
Jessica Walden of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce talks about all the new changes at the chamber including their new location. Click here for the video.
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New Report Announces 2,000+ Georgia Businesses Committed to Operating Generously
In the midst of economic uncertainty, commitment to generosity matters. More than 2,000 Georgia-based companies have pledged to operate generous businesses – caring for their employees, customers, and surrounding communities. goBeyondProfit has released the annual In Good Company Report highlighting the 2,057 member companies. From pecan farmers and craft brewers to leading private companies and Fortune 500, each company listed has pledged to find ways to leverage their business resources to improve lives.
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J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development |
A $1.5 million pledge from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to the University of Georgia will support the development of a new statewide youth leadership program and an annual youth leadership summit at UGA. The Fanning Institute will create and implement both the Youth LEAD Georgia program and the annual summit. Youth LEAD Georgia will provide college-and-career readiness through leadership development for 30 to 40 rising high school sophomores and juniors each year from across the state. Meanwhile, the youth leadership summit will take place each year on the UGA campus, bringing together high school students who represent all 159 counties in Georgia. Information regarding the nomination process will be announced soon. For more information, click here.
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In working with our nonprofit clients this past year, we have noticed that every organization struggles with board recruitment and training. So I wanted to take a moment to highlight how NBPS can support this process while alleviating your stress and helping you more effectively and efficiently fulfill your organization’s mission. As you know, the board plays a crucial role in the overall governance and strategic direction of the company, and it is essential to ensure that you have the right individuals serving on the board. The right people in the right seats can make all the difference. Click here to learn more.
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GACCE Chamber Member Updates |
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The Chamber is pleased to welcome Sandy White as their new President & CEO. Click here for the full media release.
The Chamber is accepting resumes for the position of Welcome Center Manager. Please see the GACCE Careers page for more information.
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Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber |
The Chamber is accepting resumes for the position of President. Please see the GACCE Careers page for more information and to apply.
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The Chamber is in full swing of preparations for the 55th Annual Blessing of the Fleet. The event will be held April 21 - 23 on the historic Darien Waterfront. Enjoy music, arts, crafts, and food while celebrating the Darien, GA Historic and Beloved Shrimping Fleet! Festivities begin at 4:00 P.M Friday and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
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The 23rd Annual Dalton Day was an absolute success with one of the biggest crowds we have ever seen! We were honored to have Governor Brian Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and members of the GA General Assembly join us as we give out this year’s Dalton Day rug. This year, our rug, provided by Mohawk Industries, was a beautiful recreation of the state seal. Additionally, we were able to provide some personalized Prodigy discs this year – a new touch and a touching shoutout to Dalton’s new disc golf course in Downtown Dalton. La Esperanza Bakery brought a taste of Dalton with their tres leches cake, with a copy of our state seal on top, alongside a wide variety of other delicious desserts. We'd like to thank our local delegation Representative Carpenter, Representative Tarvin, Representative Ridley, and Senator Payne for all that they do for our county as well as everyone who made the trip to the Capitol and attended Dalton Day this year.
We would like to introduce you to the Chamber’s new Marketing and Communications Director, Charleigh Kirby! She has joined our team once again after graduating from Dalton State College this past December, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Marketing. Previously, Charleigh interned with the Chamber during her time at Dalton High School.
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Greater North Fulton Chamber |
The Chamber has released its 2023 Legislative Agenda. We are proud to have served as the voice of North Fulton business for over 50 years and consider it one of our top priorities to be a strong advocate at the local, state and federal levels. We support policies that drive forward a thriving and prosperous business environment as well as a region and community that truly flourishes.
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The Chamber will host their 75th Annual Dinner on February 3, 2023 at the Gas South Convention Center. The Annual Dinner is the premier celebration of Gwinnett’s community servants, corporate citizens, and compassionate organizations sure to leave a legacy. This year, in addition to recognizing our honorees, the Chamber will host world-renowned comedian and actor Henry Cho for an exclusive performance during this diamond anniversary event.
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Jackson County Area Chamber |
The Chamber celebrated 50 years at their annual awards dinner held on January 26. At this black tie affair, the Chamber reviewed 2022, and honored Small & Large Businesses of the Year, Volunteer, Citizen and Ambassador of the Year as well as the William H. Booth Lifetime Achievement Award.
In recognition of their outstanding service to the Chamber, President & CEO Jim Shaw would like to announce the following well-deserved promotions: Melissa Britt to Senior Vice President & Director of Member Engagement, and Mindy Mosser to Director of Finance & Administration.
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Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber |
The Chamber is seeking resumes for the position of Membership Services Director. For more information or to email resume, contact tbwillis@moultriechamber.com.
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The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber is now the Perimeter Partnership & Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (Perimeter Chamber), a 501c(6) organization advocating for all businesses in the greater Perimeter region. As the Perimeter region expands, so does the need for an inclusive business organization to serve and advocate for its demands. The Perimeter Chamber is ready to take on this challenge and move the entire region forward as they stand by their mission of ‘advancing economic prosperity.’ Click here for the full press release.
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Quitman-Brooks County Chamber |
The Chamber has named Alison Wider as their Interim Director.
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Richmond Hill Bryan County Chamber |
Kathryn Johnson announced her resignation as CEO of the Chamber in January. The Chamber is now seeking resumes for the position. For more information, please see the GACCE Careers page.
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Roberta-Crawford County Chamber |
The Chamber is looking forward to 2023 and our upcoming events: our Chamber Banquet and Awards evening, and of course, Peaches to the Beaches the Longest Yard Sale in Georgia. We are looking forward to 2023 with optimism and the work ahead. |
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GACCE is proud to welcome Janice Mock, Chamber Board President, and the Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce as our newest member.
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Other Updates of Interest |
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Save the dates for ACCE's 2023 Convention - July 31 - August 3, 2023 - Salt Lake City, Utah. Registration is open, so click here for more information and to register.
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GrowthZone - 2023 Chamber Survey Results Report |
Chambers of Commerce professionals across the US and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone's 9th annual survey. Click here to read the report.
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The scholarship application process for the 2023 summer sites is now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 10. Click here for more information.
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WACE Chamber Leadership Podcast |
Click here for the episode - Executive Search Trends with Eric Peterson.
In this episode Dave Kilby, President of W.A.C.E., is joined by Eric Peterson from executive search firm Waverly Partners to discuss turnover in the chamber industry. Eric shares trends in the executive search process and offers application and interview tips for job seekers.
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