Thursday, May 27: Team Fearless Ribbon Cutting, 11 a.m. at the Chamber.
Friday, May 28: WildBarry Clothing Boutique Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, 11 a.m. at 421 Love Avenue.
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May In-Person Membership Meeting featured State Legislators |
The Chamber held it's first in-person Membership Meeting in more than a year on May 20. Members who attended heard updates from Senator Carden Summers, Representative Clay Pirkle and Representative Sam Watson. Quality Employment Services sponsored the meeting and lunch was provided by BJ Smith Catering and Events. Thank you to everyone who came out! We can't wait to see you at next month's meeting! |
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Tift County Schools cut ribbon on CTAE Building |
Tift County Schools were able to cut the ribbon on the newly completed CTAE Building on May 20. The building will house livestock belonging to students, allowing them to keep their animals at the school. Congratulations! |
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Southwell vaccine efforts moving to WorkSmart
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Beginning June 3, Southwell will move its COVID-19 vaccination efforts to WorkSmart Clinic, located at 4468 Union Road. Those who have received their first dose of the vaccine at the Drive Thru Clinic on Carpenter Road on or after May 19 will receive their second dose at WorkSmart.
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“As more community members become vaccinated, we found that it made sense to streamline our vaccine efforts with an existing clinic,” said Carla Hall, Director of Medical Clinics. “We will have the ability to see more than 100 patients a day at WorkSmart, and we continue to encourage community members to receive their vaccine.”
Vaccines at WorkSmart will be available for patients 12 and up from 8:30 am-4:30 pm (closed from 12-1 for lunch) on Thursdays and Fridays. Those interested in receiving their vaccine can make an appointment by calling 229-353-2200.
In addition to the operations at WorkSmart, the Southwell Mobile Clinic will offer community vaccines other days of the week in various neighborhoods. Patients aged 12-18 who are established patients of Affinity Pediatrics can also receive their vaccine through their pediatric provider. To make a vaccine appointment for Affinity Pediatrics, please call 229-353-7337.
Vaccines are completely free, and Southwell encourages local residents to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
“COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective,” said Dr. Cameron Nixon, Internal Medicine Physician and Chief Transformation Officer for Southwell. “Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history.”
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Summer Activities List 2021 |
The Tift County Commission on Children and Youth has pulled together a comprehensive Summer Activities Guide for 2021.
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The Georgia Chamber will host a special Future of Georgia virtual event on June 3, 2021, at 10:00 AM EST featuring Grace Fricks, President & CEO of Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE). Fricks will expand on the Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund which aims to support the recovery of small businesses and nonprofits with access to flexible, affordable capital and free business support services across 15 southern states.
At the beginning of this program, participants will also hear from Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Public Heath, who will deliver a brief public address and update on COVID-19. This event is virtual and free to attend, but registration is required.
Please use hashtag #FutureOfGA to join the conversation during the time of the scheduled program.
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Tifton CEO filming June 10 |
Tifton CEO will be filming local business owners and executives to be included in the next Tifton CEO newsletter. Anyone interested in talking about their business may contact Matt Reed at matt@georgiaceo.com.
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No cost COVID-19 PCR Testing – Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
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Free COVID Vaccines – Every Wednesday 9am-5pm
Location: 713 Magnolia Drive Tifton, GA 31794 (On 82 across from Bojangles)
Vista Clinical Laboratory also provides Tifton and its surrounding communities with top-notch service for all of their bloodwork needs at both their Tifton location at 72 Kent Road Suite 7.
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Heatcraft adjusted the entire wage structure by $2 per hour.
- Newly hired 1st shift employees by 90 days of employment can earn:
- Assembly = $15.15 to start (that’s $31,512 annualized, without any overtime assumption)*
- Brazer or Machine Operator = $16.60 to start (that’s $34,528 annualized, without any overtime assumption)*
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2nd shift employees receive a $3 per hour shift differential; 3rd shift receives an additional $3.50 per hour. So, with shift differentials included:
- Assembly = $18.15 – $18.65 to start (that’s $37,752 – $38,792 annualized, without any overtime assumption)*
- Brazer or Machine Operator $19.60 - $20.10 to start (that’s $40,768 - $41,808 annualized, without any overtime assumption)*
- *Annualized estimate noted do not include any overtime assumption; with overtime, actual earning potential could be greater.
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Assembly, Brazer, and Machine Operator roles cited above only represent the lowest grade, entry levels for each role; each role has a 2nd and 3rd level which offers a higher pay range. Additionally, other skilled roles such as tool & die or maintenance offer even higher pay ranges.
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Quality Employment Service is hiring! Current openings include: CDL Drivers, Delivery Drivers, Heavy Assemblers, Order Pickers, Welders, Production Workers, Lube Tech, Landscapers, Machine Operators, Wrap Installer, Plumber Helper. Contact QES at 229-386-8689 or visit at www.qualityemploymentservice.com |
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Acres & Oak Kitchen is taking applications for a Store Manager and for the Customer Service Team for the Tifton location- slated to open Summer 2021.
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The Bridge of Tiftarea is looking for a manager for The Bird's Nest Thrift Store.
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Kelley Manufacturing is currently hiring for: Welders.
Contact Tammy Partain at tpartain@kelleymfg.com
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Refreshing careers for Tifton area CDL drivers and more. Click the link below to apply.
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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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Got news to share?
Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce
229-382-6200
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