Your Weekly Chamber Update

January 2025

2024 has been a wonderful year, and we’re grateful for the success and growth we’ve shared as a community. As we look ahead to 2025, we wish you, your business, and your family a year filled with success and time to enjoy the incredible place we call home. But before we jump into the new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on all that 2024 has brought us.

Click for 2024 Highlights

We look forward to working with you in the coming year. Thanks for your support of the Chamber!

Christie Gribble, President, and the Chamber Team

(706) 632-5680

President@BlueRidgeMountains.com

Join us for the First Business After Hours of 2025 at

Twisted Tomato Blue Ridge!

Thank you to our Cash Drawing Sponsors!

Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company, Capital City Home Loans, Century 21 Blue Ridge Results, Blue Ridge Vibe Realty Group, Copper Basin Federal Credit Union, Hussey Gay Bell, Jahna Allen REMAX Town & Country, Ocoee Animal Hospital, Phil Minnes Agency, Phoenix Roofing Systems, Project Chimps, RV Tech and Inspect, Service Master Restoration, Smooth Sailing Business Solutions, The Mill at Noontootla Creek, United Community Bank

Registration Opens Next Week for the 40th Annual Banquet!

Info in next week's newsletter.

2025 Cooperative Marketing Grants DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS JANUARY 31

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 2025 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. If you have a question, reach out to Christie Gribble at president@blueridgemountains.com.

Award Nominations Needed

We are accepting 2024 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

January Member Spotlight -

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association

Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association began in 1976 with a few local artists coming together to create a small arts festival. The BRMAA has continued to grow over the years and has the Annual Spring & Fall Festivals along with many other annual events and exhibits. The facility is open 6 days a week with no admission charge, they are a non-profit organization an accept donations. The facility includes 6 gallery spaces, music room, art supply store, dance studio, conference room and business offices. The gallery represents over 300 regional artists. Check out their website for dance classes, music classes, art workshops and so many offerings throughout the year. Their mission for 2025 is to Re-Engage the community with the arts. The Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association has been a member of the Chamber for over 25 years, we appreciate your support over the years and we look forward to hearing the new offerings in the coming year.

Ambassador Highlight, Pam Fink

Pam is the owner of LG Web Consulting which helps small businesses navigate the digital world. She has been member of the Chamber for almost 20 years and has been a member of the Ambassador Program for many years. Pam is on the Board of the Blue Ridge Business Association as well as Habitat for Humanity. Pam has 3 loves, her farm, her business and giving back to the community that she has grown to love over the past 22+ years.