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June 17, 2013 ChamberGram
A Weekly Publication of the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce

This week’s ChamberGram brought to you by:
Prevent Child Abuse in Pickens County

Good Morning Chamber Members!

Last week was a busy week at the Chamber and with many of our wonderful Chamber Members. We had a great Picnic in the Park and loved seeing those of you who were able to attend, be sure to check out the photos on Knowpickens.com and Fetchyournews.com.

Cow-A-Bunga was a success and congratulations to Ginger Hall who won the money, soon you will see improvements to our community room from the monies raised!

Be sure to read through this weeks ChamberGram for upcoming events as well as a new event and host sponsorship opportunity! First Friday Morning Mixers beginning August 2nd being kicked off at the Bank of North Georgia!!

Sadly, I have to announce that Kelly O’Steen is no longer with the Pickens County Chamber and would like to thank all of my Ambassadors, Board and Members who have been willing to step up and help until this position is filled!
Let’s get this week going!
Our Best to You,
Denise Duncan
President, Pickens County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Week at a Glance
June 17 – 21 , 2013
Monday
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Isakson Open Office Day – Pickens County Chamber Building
4 p.m. – Executive Board Meeting – Pickens County Chamber Building

Tuesday
11:30 – Business Council – Rocco’s
Wednesday
9 a.m. – Economic Development Council Meeting – Pickens County Chamber Building
2 p.m. – Wednesday Welcome – Shadow Creek Antiques & Artisans
3 p.m. – Wednesday Welcome – Carter’s Lake Marina & Resort

Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. – Member Connect – Pickens County Chamber Building
7 p.m. – Prevent Child Abuse Bingo – See Flier Above

Friday
7:30 a.m. – Board Meeting – Pickens County Chamber Building
Noon – Ribbon Cutting – North Georgia Staffing – Lunch will be provided
Isakson Senior Field Representative to Hold Open Office
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-GA, has announced that Denise Clopton, his Senior Field Representative for Northwest GA, will hold an open office day for constituents on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce Building from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Isakson is encouraging constituents to come talk with Ms. Clopton about any issues concerning the federal legislation or federal agencies such as Veterans Affairs, the IRS, Medicare or the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
“This open office day will help ensure that the views, concerns and local efforts of all Georgians are reflected in the operation of our office,” said Isakson.

First Friday Morning Mixer

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for Chamber Members, as well as the community, to come and network! First Friday Morning Mixers are very similar to our Business After-Hours except they will be held in the morning from 7:30-9:00 a.m. on the First Friday of each Monday at the Sponsoring Business location. The Bank of North Georgia will Kick Off our first on August the 2nd so please mark your calendar to attend! See the attached flyer for more details or to learn how to become a Sponsoring Business.

Chamber Picnic in the Park
The Fabulous 50’s Picnic in the Park, sponsored by Renner Companies and Dough Boys Cakes & Catering was a blast for hundreds of chamber members and their family members who attended on Tuesday, February 11th. Whether they chose to participate or sit back and watch, everyone was entertained by the festivities. These festivities included hula-hoop contest, tug of war, best 50’s attire and a bubble gum blowing contest.
The annual picnic, in lieu of the Chamber of Commerce monthly membership breakfast, was a free event for members and their families to enjoy playing, socializing, and eating hot dogs with all the trimmings. And what’s a 50’s Picnic without coke floats which were provided by the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family. The Small Business of the Month was also awarded to TheNamedroppers LLC.

In addition to the sponsors of the picnic, there were many others who played a role in making the event a success and deserve be recognized, Dwight with Pepsi, Artistic Designs, Episcopal Church of the Holy Family, Michelle Roberson, Nancy Unzicker, Jackie Childers, Haley Bouchie, Kyle Waters, Mike Ehrlich and Theron Bouchie.

You don’t want to miss this event next year because it’s a “rockin” good time. To view all photos taken at the picnic go to www.KnowPickens.com and www.Fetchyournews.com.

Business After Hours
With nearly 40 Chamber members and guests in attendance, Sharptop Arts Association in Jasper, Georgia, opened their historical building to host the June Business After Hours. The skies were threatening rain during the two-hour event, but that didn’t stop anyone from enjoying the beauty of the half-acre Visionary Gardens. Inside the building, Director Jeanette Bottari was pleased to present the show that will be on display through July 6, Appalachian Splendor. Each of the sponsors provided many wonderful door prizes with the culmination of the cash prize drawing at 6 p.m. Maggie Patterson of Maggie’s on Main was not in attendance when her name was drawn for the $250 cash prize, therefore, the money will roll over to the July Business After Hours. Many thank yous go out to Sharptop Arts Association for hosting the June Business After Hours. Please join us on July 11 as The Episcopal Church of the Holy Family Hosts the July event.

Save the Date

June 17 – Isakson Open Office Day
June 17 – Executive Board Meeting
June 18 – Business Council
June 19 – Economic Development Council
June 19 – Wednesday Welcome- Shadow Creek Antiques & Artisans
June 19 – Wednesday Welcome- Carter’s Lake
June 20 – Member Connect (previously Membership Orientation)
June 20 – Prevent Child Abuse Bingo
June 21 – Chamber Board Meeting
June 21 – Ribbon Cutting- North Ga Staffing 12 noon

Add a hot Deal for your Business! It’s EASY and best of all FREE! Hot Deals can be added by logging into your Chamber Master website. For more information on adding a Hot Deal call or email the Chamber.
[email protected] 706.692.5600

Business of the Month

Congratulations to our June Small Business of the Month-
The Namedroppers, LLC
Business of the Month Proudly Sponsored by:
Community Bank of Pickens County
Nominate your favorite business!

PWPC
Join us for our next meeting!
August 1, 2013
Lunch begins at 11:30
Program begins at 12:00
Lunch will be catered by
Bojangles of Jasper
Speaker
Dave Garner
ETC
Professional Communication
PWPC is on Facebook! Check out our page for more details and pictures from our meetings!

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