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GACCE September 2024 E-Newsletter
The mission of GACCE is engaging, educating, and empowering chamber professionals.
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Make Plans to Join Us in Macon!
The GACCE Board of Directors is pleased to invite you to join us at our 2024 Board Development Conference to be held:
Thursday & Friday, November 14 & 15, 2024
Marriott Macon City Center
Macon, GA
This conference is designed for the Chamber Executive and your incoming volunteer board leadership - you can invite your incoming chair, Executive Committee, and/or your full Board. Our event this year will feature the following sessions:
The Impact of Chambers and their Boards - Bob Harris
Board Responsibilities and Strategic Direction - Bob Harris
2024 GACCE Chamber Operations Survey Results - Anissa Starnes
The Renaissance of the Macon Mall & Amphitheatre - Alex Morrison
Advocacy Initiatives - Panel Discussion
New Georgia Economy Update - Chris Clark
For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.
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GACCE September 2024 Webinar | |
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Thursday, September 19 - 11:00am
GACCE Office Hours – Communications / IT
April Bragg, GCCE, President & CEO, Robins Regional Chamber
Join us as April dives into Communications / IT for Chambers – she’ll cover items including, but not limited to:
COMMUNICATIONS
- Member Communications Plan including the use and frequency of email, social and print communications
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Description of website maintenance plan along with an overview of the site’s primary functions (membership directory, event registration, resources, etc.)
- Sample of recent press release promoting Chamber activity
- Two different samples of recent member communications
- Description of membership directory timeline and process
- Database member management (CRMs)
- Social media usage
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Organization’s data backup plan
- Antivirus Software
These webinars are for all chamber staff – not just Chamber Executives! Be sure to come ready with any questions you may have related to Communications / IT.
CLICK HERE to register for this meeting. Once you complete the short registration form, the system will share the Zoom meeting link, and you can add it to your calendar. The meeting will be recorded and shared with the membership in case you aren’t able to join us on that day.
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GACCE - All Things Chamber Webinar Series | |
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GACCE is pleased to partner with Teri Smiley and Starfish Partnerships for a new All Things Chamber Webinar Series. This is perfect for new staff members or a refresher for current staff.
The All Things Chamber bundle provides pre-recorded material, averaging a hour per module, plus downloadable notes pages of the PowerPoints and additional PDF documents. Participating chambers will have access to the website through December 2025.
The fee for the program is $195 per chamber. CLICK HERE to register. Participating chambers will also be invited to a private Facebook group for Q&A and connecting with fellow chamber members across the country.
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D.C. Fly-In
September 12, 2024 - Noon to 6:30pm
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Washington, DC
Join us for the 2024 D.C. Fly-In in Washington, D.C. to get the inside scoop on issues and policies affecting the business community. Fly-In delegations receive a front-row seat at a program tailored specifically to their primary business priorities from top elected officials, policy and advocacy experts. A private reception is held in the evening to honor the delegation and their staffers. Click here for more information and to register.
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GACCE Associate Member Updates | | |
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Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education | Our President, Dr. Dana Rickman, recently wrote a guest column for the AJC on the importance of regular school attendance and its impact on both community health and Georgia’s economic vitality. Click here for the article. | | |
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Georgia Transmission Corporation | Georgia Transmission’s Gridovation is a historic investment in energy infrastructure to ensure communities like yours have access to resilient, cost-effective power you can rely on today, tomorrow and beyond. As technology advances, it takes more energy to power our homes, fuel our industries and generate economic opportunity. Through Gridovation, we will ensure our EMCs can meet today’s power needs while securing Georgia’s energy future. Click here to read more. | | |
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J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development | At the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, we can help your chamber of commerce think and plan strategically for the future. From developing a multi-year strategic plan to facilitating retreats, visioning sessions, and team building activities, our faculty can assist you in strengthening your staff and volunteer capacity to better support your community. We can also work with you and your board members on a holistic approach to board governance and organizational capacity building, both of which are essential to a thriving chamber. To learn more about how we can partner with you to build a stronger chamber, contact us today. | | |
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Do you lead a small chamber and feel like advocacy is impossible to start? Read this:
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Sandy Price, President
Tri-County Chamber in South Carolina
Schedule a call with us to learn about Advocacy Framework, our signature 12-month program for chamber leaders.
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Last Call for 2024 Board Retreat Facilitation! As a Chamber President, I always wanted a board facilitator who understood “Chamber.” Today, I thoroughly enjoy serving in that capacity and appreciate a kind testimony from Jim Tunison, President of the Aiken Chamber, SC. "Tammy facilitated our board retreat to help us map out our next generation strategic plan. She created a space where board members felt encouraged to share their ideas and opinions. Her chamber background and industry knowledge were instrumental in steering the conversation and added valuable insight to our discussions. I am glad to say the board and our members overwhelmingly approve of the new plan and direction that our chamber is headed in, and I thank Tammy for helping us reach this milestone." The calendar is filling up with only one more booking available. Call Tammy at SOAR Nonprofit Solutions today!
Contact tammy@soarnonprofitsolutions.com or soarnonprofitsolutions.com
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GACCE Chamber Member Updates | |
The Chamber is pleased to welcome Stacie Martin as their new Director of Membership & Events. | |
The Chamber announces two new associates with the Chamber. Lydia Huff has taken the position as Director of Programs. Ms. Huff has extensive history within Barrow County, previously with The Georgia Club and The Wimberly Center. Debby Frost has taken over for Aimee Keibler as our Front Desk Receptionist. She previously worked for American Pest Control in their Winder office. | |
The 4th Annual Battle of the Border Golf Tournament will be held September 26 at the Circlestone County Club. All funds raised from this event go towards the LINC (Leadership in Neighboring Communities) leadership class! We are proud to partner with the Adel-Cook Chamber of Commerce to offer this program to our communities. | |
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The Chamber will host their Brookhaven Police Chief Award Recognition Luncheon on September 17. The event celebrates the dedication and bravery of our Brookhaven Police officers. The “CHIEF” Award recognizes outstanding officers who have gone above and beyond in their service, not only in their duties but also in their commitment to community outreach.
The Multi-Chamber Mega Mixer will take place September 19 at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center. The Brookhaven Chamber, Perimeter Chamber, Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber, and Dekalb Chamber invite you to the Multi-Chamber Mega Mixer, a fun event with meaningful conversations, valuable connections, and opportunities to grow your business.
The Chamber's Young Professionals will host a special "Crawl for Fall" networking event on September 28th, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM, in Town Brookhaven. Attendees will stroll through Town Brookhaven and visit various restaurants.
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Colquitt-Miller County Chamber | The Chamber is pleased to welcome Kate Cook as their new Director. | |
Fred Boscarino, President, has announced his retirement from the Chamber effective October 17. The Chamber has named Katy Zahradnik, currently Vice President, as their new President beginning October 1. Congratulations Fred on your retirement! | |
Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber | The Chamber is pleased to welcome Kadie Matthews as their new President. | |
The Chamber has contracted with The Chason Group to conduct the search for their new President & CEO. Please see the GACCE Careers page for more information. | |
The Chamber is accepting resumes for two positions: Director of External Affairs and Director of Accounting & Operations. Please see the GACCE Careers page for more information. | |
The Chamber has contracted with The Chason Group to conduct the search for their new President & CEO. Please see the GACCE Careers page for more information. | |
Greater Pooler Area Chamber | |
The Chamber and Visitors Bureau invites you to experience Taste of Pooler scheduled for Thursday, September 26th! Sample all the culinary delights Pooler has to offer. Whether you're trying out some traditional Southern cuisine, snacking on exotic treats, or indulging in something sweet, the Taste of Pooler will have something for everyone, and a people's choice vote to determine the best bites in town. Trust us, this is one event you won't want to miss. Secure your ticket here.
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Jackson County Area Chamber | Jim Shaw, President/CEO, has announced to his Board his intention to retire at the end of the year. | |
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Great things to report from the Chamber. We just completed a tremendously successful Forward Coweta Summit, which featured Katie Kirkpatrick, CEO, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Ron Maloney from the Northwest Arkansas Council as well as an industry panel featuring Hitachi, FREYR, and Yamaha sharing best practices for talent recruitment and retention.
We recently launched the 29th year of our Leadership Coweta program, which we are happy to share is at maximum capacity. We look forward to a very full fall schedule. “Discover Your Adventure” headlines our 2nd annual Total Resource Campaign. We are thrilled to welcome back 28 committed volunteers, which has since grown to over 50 volunteers. The campaign officially kicks off September 19th.
The inaugural launch of our first “PickleFest” Pickleball Tournament takes place October 2nd. Rounding out fall activities will be the elected official’s cookout, candidate forums, Dinner with the Delegation, Talk of the Town Luncheons, and more. As we look to a new year, we are eager to host our first-ever National Civics Bee in 2025. More to come on that.
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The Chamber is hosting a Workforce Expo & Job Fair presented by Atlanta Gas Light on September 10. The event gives students, parents, employers, and our community a chance to meet one another, establish professional relationships, and discuss career opportunities with businesses. Companies and organizations participating in this career expo will showcase their industry, products, and services. Those who are hiring will be able to take applications on the spot.
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The Chamber proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Dawson, Georgia will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. Click here to read more. | |
Other Updates of Interest | |
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Events and Communications Conference - Registration Open
Join us for ACCE’s Events and Communications Conference, October 16 through 18 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. We will welcome both new and more experienced professionals from chambers of all sizes working in the events, programs and communications areas. Learning and discussion will take place in workshops, general sessions, smaller breakouts, and peer-led roundtables. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
Mark your calendars for #ACCE25 scheduled for July 22 - 25, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA. Check out the video here for the new host city!
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Bob Harris Resource - Committee with Impact | Please CLICK HERE for Bob's latest material on Committees with Impact. | |
GrowthZone Training - October 29 & 30 - Opelika, AL | Join your peers who currently use GrowthZone as their CRM for an upcoming classroom training opportunity. The event will be held October 29 & 30, 2024 in Opelika, AL. Please note that this is a slightly more advanced curriculum than previous sessions; having a solid working knowledge of GrowthZone is essential for this training. Click here for more information and to register. | |
IOM - 2025 Winter Institute Registration Now Open | We look forward to another amazing year at Tucson. Click here to go to the general Institute registration page, or continue reading for individual site information and registration pages. | | | | |
