July 2, 2012
Chamber Reminders
Flyer Courtesy of The Namedroppers, LLC

Monthly Membership Breakfast
When: July 10, 2012 Breakfast begins at 7:00am Program begins at 7:30am
Where: Chattahoochee Technical College Education Center
Appalachian Campus-100 Campus Drive, Jasper Georgia
Caterer: Carriage House Coffee Shop
Sponsor & Program: Georgia Work Ready Continuation Team
Send all Crowd Announcements to [email protected] by July 6, 2012. No Crowd Announcements will be accepted at the Breakfast.To RSVP E-Mail [email protected] by July 6, 2012
At the Breakfast we will be collecting Backpacks & School Supplies for Backpacks for Angels.

No PWPC Meeting in July!

Wednesday Welcome!

On Wednesdays the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce has been visiting with New Members at their location. This is to help the Chamber learn more about their businesses, and also to learn more about their expectations of the Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday Welcomes:
Mauldin Body Shop
Safe Seat Driving School
The Hair Loft
The Quilt Shop on Main
Sleep USA Mattress
Carter’s Lake Marina & Resort

If you would like us to come out on Wednesday and Welcome your business please E-Mail [email protected]

Fridays in the Park with WYYZ 1490am Lunch, Fun & Sun
Every Friday at the Chamber of Commerce from 11am-2pm
WYYZ invites you to come out promote your business, and jam with WYYZ. This week WYYZ will be meeting and interviewing one of our Membership Drive Teams!
Did you know you can now stream WYYZ? Listen to WYYZ on your computer or smartphone click here to learn more: http://www.wyyzradio.com/index.php/the-croc-radio/
Message from our Government Relations Committee
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce has a policy in place to not endorse political candidates or legislation. At this point, the primary goals of the Government Relations Committee are to educate and enlighten the public about legislation, the mechanics of the voting process, and pending issues regarding the county and its residents. While this policy may be altered in the future, there are no plans to do so at this time.
CONGRATULATIONS JUNE
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
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Sponsored by Community Bank of Pickens County

Nominations are currently being accepted for Small and Large Business and Non-Profit Organization of the Month. Click Here For a Nomination Form and Guidelines.

Check Out Chamber Member’s Hot Deals
These members currently Have Chamber Hot Deals:
The Namedroppers- Safe Seat Driving School – Integrity Air
For information on Hot Deals, E-Mail [email protected]

Post Job Openings on the Chamber Website!

Do you want to advertise an available position with your business for FREE!

For information on Job Postings, E-Mail [email protected]

RIBBON CUTTINGS & BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

The Pavilion of Hope Ruth House Ministries, Inc. sponsored by PCRA and Love Loud Outreach Team of First Baptist Church Woodstock.
July 10 at 4:30pm
Directions to the location are:
Travel West on Highway 53 to Pearl Johnson Road and turn right
Go approx 2 miles to East Damascus Road and turn right
Go approx 2 miles and go to right to stay on East Damascus Road (turns into gravel)
Go ¼ mile to Family Acres and turn right
Go 100 yards and turn left at Ruth House Mailbox

Sun Daze
Ribbon Cutting
July 19, 2012 at 4:30pm
They are located at 13361 Hwy 53 East in Marble Hill, GA

Integrity Air
July 24 at 4:30pm
At the Chamber of Commerce

Days Chevrolet
Ribbon Cutting
July 26 at 4:30pm
They are located on 515 next to Quick Trip.

2012 Business After Hours Schedule
August 9, 2012- State Farm- Parish Lowrie, CPCU
September 13, 2012- Piedmont Mountainside Hosptial Sleep Center
October 11, 2012- A Love of Travel
November 8, 2012- R & R Body Shop/Fetchyournews.com
December 13, 2012- Julia Jorns, CPA
We still have sponsorship opportunities available only $25.00 per event.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Jasper Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays
The Farmer’s Market will start having their Wednesday Market beginning June 20 along with their Saturday markets from 7:30am-12:30pm in the ride share parking lot at Lee Newton Park. For more information about the farmers market contact the Master Gardeners at 706-253-8840.

Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Donnie Craig Present new ways to allow citizens to use their mobile devices to help fight crime.

TipSubmit Mobile allows citizens to submit secure and totally anonymous tips to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. This is an app that can be downloaded for iPhone,iPad, and Android users. Search for TipSubmit for a free download and install. Select Pickens County Sheriff’s Office as the agency and set your password when prompted.

CrimeReports provides official sex offender information, crime events and incident information for all Pickens County and surrounding areas. The CrimeReports iPhone app allows you to filter crimes by location, address, crime type, and customizable date ranges. View data on the crime map or in a list view. View national sex offender data alongside crime in your neighborhood. Information & free download at www.pickensgasheriff.com

Keep Pickens Beautiful and 180 Printer and Toner Mangement

Starts a Cartridge Recycling Campaign

180 Printer & Toner Management together with Keep Pickens Beautiful has to launched a free Printer Cartridge Recycling Program for businesses and private citizens in Pickens County. Drop off your empty ink cartridges at the KPB office at 56 N. Main St. in Jasper any Monday or Wednesday from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Schools, Businesses and Local Governments with several empty cartridges contact Jim Kirk of 180 at 404-310-8665 to have recycle carton(s) with pre-paid shipping delivered directly to your office. For more info you can contact the KPB office at 706-253-3600.

The Hair Loft is Collecting for the Marine Corps League North Georgia Mountains Detachment for Operation Support-A-Hero

They will be collecting items on July 4 from 9am-12pm during the parade they will have FREE lemonade. You may drop off items anytime. They will also be selling Flag Decal or Car Magnets for $5.00 to help cover shipping costs. The Hair Loft is located at 25 South Main Street in Downtown Jasper Call 706-253-2626 for Questions.

Annual Backpack’s For Angels
July 21, 2012 from 8:00am-11:00am
First Christain Church of Jasper
This event will provide backpacks, school supplies, and hair cuts for kids to get ready for the school year. If you are interested in sponsoring or donating please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Twilight at the Terraces Concert Series 2012 Season
Next Concert July 28, 2012
Banks & Shane
Held at the outdoor ampitheatre on Steve Tate Hwy, the concert series offers 6 concerts for the spring and summer. Other concerts in the series are:

August 25-Kurt Thomas, a Dahlonega native, winner of Kenny Chesney’s “Next Big Star” contest
Season and individual tickets are available online at www.BigCanoeChapel.org via Paypal.

Jasper Main Street Cruise In
sponsored by Jasper Merchants Association
Next Cruise In is July 28 from 3pm-8pm
There will be a 50/50 Drawing, Refreshments will be available, and Live DJ or Band! Call Maxine at 706-692-2031 for more information.

A Venue 2 Remember- Open House
Sunday, July 29, 2012 from 3:00-5:00pm
You are cordially invited to attend an Open House to experience the beauty of A Venue 2 Remember, located in Jasper, GA. There will be music, refreshments, fun and friendly hospitality. This is the perfect mountain venue for evets, parties, and weddings. If you’re planning an upcoming event and want to attend the Open House, please call either Pat Page at 770-894-9464 or Ruth Ann Eaton at 770-893-7898 for reservations.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Deadline for the ChamberGram is the Wednesday at Noon.
Contact Information
500 Stegall Drive, Jasper, GA 30143
Phone: (706) 692-5600 Fax: (706) 692-9453
www.pickenschamber.com
[email protected]