July 30, 2012 Chamber Reminders
Flyer Courtesy of The Namedroppers, LLC
DO YOU WANT AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS?
DONATE A RAFFLE PRIZE FOR THE ANNUAL AUTO GIVE-A-WAY. YOUR BUSINESS NAME WILL BE RECOGNIZED AT THE EVENT WITH EXPOSURE OF OVER 400 ATTENDANCE. YOUR BUSINESS WILL ALSO BE RECOGNIZED ON THE CHAMBER FACEBOOK PAGE AS WELL AS THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER.
If you are interested in donating a door prize, please E-Mail [email protected]

Monthly Membership Breakfast
When: August 14, 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: Madelines Cafe & Bakery
Sponsor & Program: City of Jasper
Send all Crowd Announcements to [email protected] by August 8, 2012. No Crowd Announcements will be accepted at the Breakfast.
To RSVP E-Mail [email protected] by August10, 2012
We Need Your Opinion!

The Pickens Chamber of Commerce is working hard to creat useful low-or no-cost programs for our members. Our goal is to provide beneficial information to help your business run at its finest in a supportive networking environment. Please help us out by taking this short survey.

Popcorn & Politics
This Month’s session of “Popcorn and Politics” on Friday, August 10, 2012 with key leader, School Board Superintendent Ben Desper. The Popcorn & Politics forum directly supports the committee’s objective of providing an opportunity for members to engage elected officials and become informed on the political issues that affect our area. The session will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce Board Room. Space is limited to 15 seats.

To reserve your seat E-Mail [email protected].

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.
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

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.

CARES Fellowship Lunch
Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 12:45pm
Please join us for a yummy Sunday lunch in support of CARES-these folks help with a hand up and serve those in Pickens County who are most needful. $10 per person at the door. Menu includes: Hand crafted lasagna, Caesar Salad, Sauteed Root Vegetables, Hot Buttery Garlic Bread, New York Cheesecake with Wild Blueberries. For more information call 678-454-2600.

Twilight at the Terraces Concert Series 2012 Season
See the last concert of the year: August 25, 2012 Kurt Thomas, a Dahlonega native, winner of Kenny Chesney’s “Next Big Star” Contest.

Held at the outdoor ampitheatre on Steve Tate Hwy.

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 August 25 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.

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]