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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]

CONGRATULATIONS JULY
NON-PROFIT OF THE MONTH
Community Thrift Store
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 – Timothy F. White, Attorney At Law
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!
Rock Creek Manor and EZ Hair Salon
For information on Job Postings, E-Mail [email protected]

RIBBON CUTTINGS & BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

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.

Somatics Therapy Center, LLC
Ribbon Cutting
August 14 at 4:30pm
They are located at 684 West Church Street, Ste 400 next to Peublo Grill.

2012 Business After Hours Schedule
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.

Tater Patch Players Presents
Gypsy: A Musical Fable
July 27 and 28
The classic Broadway musical, although it’s named for Gypsy Rose Lee is actually about her mother: Mama Rose. Mama personified the “stage mother” and drove her daughters in directions she could not have foreseen. A fable drawn from real life, the show features familiar songs and terrific performances by actors, singers and dancers, both familiar and new. This will be the first big musical on the new Tater Patch Theater stage, and we plan to do it right! Tickets on sale through the website http://www.taterpatchplayers.org. If you are season ticket holder, grab your good seats by E-mailing [email protected] or phoning 706-253-2800. Tickets are $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and $13 for students. Sunday shows are at 2PM, all others are at 7:30PM.

Mayor Weaver’s 3rd Annual
Touchdown Golf Tournament
July 25 Registration & Lunch 11am-1pm Shotgun start at 1pm
All proceeds to benefit Jasper Youth Sports Association. Registration is $100 per person or $400 per team. For more information contact Tacie Williams at [email protected] or 706-692-9100.

Fetchyournews.com will be moderating a Debate
July 23- Appalachian Judicial Circuit
Superior Court Judge & District Attorney Candidates
July 24- 9th District Congressional Candidates
To watch- debates will be Televised Live on ETC 3 also posted Online at Fetchyournews.com
Check out Election 2012 on Fetchyournews.com

Sheriff’s Auxillary Garage Sale
Saturday July 28 at 8:00am
Jasper Middle School
If anyone would like to donate items to put in their storage unit off Henderson Mountain Rd contact Jenny Aaronson at 770-737-5057.

Horton’s Pet Supply Grand Opening
Saturday July 28 from 11:00am-3:00pm
Your invited to Jasper’s Pet Friendly Store. They will have Free dog treat bags, K9 demos, raffles, games and great discounts all day long. They are located at 418 Liberty Lane, Jasper, GA. For more information call 706-253-3303 or visit www.hortonsk9.com

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]