Pickens County Chamber Announces New President/C.E.O.
Pickens County Chamber November 20, 2018I am proud to announce that Ms. Amberle Godfrey has been selected as the new President/C.E.O. of the
Pickens County Chamber of Commerce.
Amberle is a native of Pickens County and has been serving as Interim Executive Director since early
August. Prior to that she had served as Interim Operations Director. She has also served as a member of
the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, including Chairman. During Amberle’s tenure, the
chamber has seen tremendous financial stabilization and many improvements in other areas.
The selection was made after a grueling search process facilitated by Anissa Starnes with Swingbridge
Consulting. Fifty-nine applications were received for the position including several from local and
neighboring areas, as well as across the country and Canada. Working with Anissa, thirteen top
candidates were identified, and then through phone, web and personal interviews, the number was cut
to three. From a highly skilled and experienced pool of applicants, the committee realized that without
question Amberle has the skills, the knowledge of our culture and recent progress and the passion to
take our chamber to the next level. Amberle will continue her duties as Interim through the remainder
of the year, and assume her new role effective January 1, 2019, the beginning of the fiscal year for the
chamber.
Please everyone welcome Amberle to this critical position in the continued improvement in our
community! The future is bright!
Sonny Proctor, M.D.
Chairman
Board of Directors
Pickens County Chamber of Commerce
July Chamber Community Breakfast
Community July 13, 2018By: Rachel Whitman
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly Chamber Breakfast that is open to Chamber members as well as the public. Our most recent breakfast was held Tuesday, July 10th, 2018. Attendees enjoyed a delicious breakfast catered by Bojangles’ while networking.
Melissa Jordan, the Board Chair-Elect for the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce welcomed. Mark Mitton with Community Bank of Pickens County did the Invocation. July’s Small Business of the Month, a program sponsored by Community Bank of Pickens County, was awarded to Ag-Pro Companies- Jasper. Our breakfast sponsor was Royston LLC. Mark Kenline, the CEO, spoke about “The Future of Retail.” A couple of the key points Kenline made is there is a convergence in the market creating tremendous growth opportunity for the company and creating employment opportunities for our citizens.
Royston LLC is the industry leader in the advanced design, manufacture and installation of first-class store interiors for the convenience, grocery, quick serve restaurant, mass merchandise, food service and specialty retail segments. They improve the consumer experience by partnering with retailers to provide customer-specific, brand-enhancing and operationally aligned products and services – from concept to store-level execution.
Their philosophy is to understand your unique values and goals. They learn your brand and retail environment objectives inside and out, match up our resources with your specific project plans, and design a customized equipment strategy that is configurable to all store locations and footprints. They will give you the benefit of our experience, and you’ll take advantage of their state-of-the-art manufacturing systems that deliver stores fast and on time, every time.
Royston has evolved from simply being the best-in-class manufacturer of merchandising fixtures to your full-service resource for end-to-end solutions for the retail environment.
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly breakfast at Chattahoochee Technical College. The next scheduled breakfast is on August 14th, 2018. This is a fantastic opportunity for members as well as the public to network and make business connections. For Chamber Breakfast pricing and registration, please call (706) 692-5600 or visit our website www.pickenschamber.com.
December Breakfast Press Release
Community December 12, 2017December Chamber Community Breakfast
By: Rachel Whitman
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly Community Breakfast that is open to Chamber members as well as the public. The most recent breakfast was held Tuesday, December 12th, 2017. Attendees arrived to a delicious breakfast catered by Bojangles and enjoyed networking with the many people in attendance before beginning the program.
Donna Torres, the Board Chair for the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce did the welcome and then Ben Mock did the Invocation. Which was followed by our new member welcome by Matt Youngblood: Comprehensive Healthcare of North Georgia, Spectrum Medical, and Appalachian Gun Range, Inc. We encourage the community to reach out to these new members and learn about the services they offer. In addition, December’s Small Business of the Month, a program sponsored by Community Bank of Pickens County, was awarded to Georgia Mountains Hospice, LLC.
The November Chamber Community Breakfast was sponsored by ETC Communications, LLC. Gerry Nechvatal with the Chamber of Commerce spoke for ETC Communications, LLC. He then introduced the speaker Bill Jones. Jones talked about the Talking Rock Nature Preserve.
After the sponsor remarks and speaker, the program was concluded by giving away door prizes.
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly breakfast with the next scheduled breakfast on January 9th. This is a fantastic opportunity for members as well as the public to network and make business connections. For Community Breakfast pricing and registration, please call 706-692-5600 or visit our website www.pickenschamber.com.
Calling All Non-Profits!
Community November 29, 2017
Non-profit members are invited to setup a display table promoting their organization at the December Membership Breakfast.If you would like to participate, you must notify Rachel Whitman at the Chamber of Commerce 706-692-5600 by December 7, 2017 before 5:00 pm. |
Community Breakfast
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Community Breakfast
Community October 9, 2017Tuesday, October 10, 2017
7:00 am – 8:30 am
The ARTS are BACK!!!
Community September 20, 2017We are excited to announce the return of the Georgia Marble Festival Art Exhibit.
October Breakfast Press Release
Community October 17, 2017October Chamber Community Breakfast
By: Rachel Whitman
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly Community Breakfast that is open to Chamber members as well as the public. The most recent breakfast was held Tuesday, October 10th, 2017. Attendees arrived to a delicious breakfast catered by Bojangles and enjoyed networking with the many people in attendance before beginning the program.
Donna Torres, the Board Chair for the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce did the welcome and then Greg Meadows with Jasper United Methodist Church did the Invocation. Which was followed by our new member welcome by Matt Youngblood: JLC Home Inspection Enterprises LLC, Merino & Associates, Wendt Agency LLC, and Carrington Coffee Company. We encourage the community to reach out to these new members and learn about the services they offer. In addition, October’s Small Business of the Month, a program sponsored by Community Bank of Pickens County, was awarded to the Pickens County Progress.
The October Chamber Community Breakfast was sponsored by Reinhardt University. Phillip Landrum III with Reinhardt University spoke about the College. He then introduced the speaker Dr. Kina Mallard. Mallard, talked about how Reinhardt University is growing.
After the sponsor remarks and speaker, the program was concluded by giving away door prizes.
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly breakfast with the next scheduled breakfast on November 14th. This is a fantastic opportunity for members as well as the public to network and make business connections. For Community Breakfast pricing and registration, please call 706-692-5600 or visit our website www.pickenschamber.com.
Showcase your Business at the Georgia Marble Festival Parade!
Community September 29, 2017
Showcase your business at the Georgia Marble Festival Parade!
Youth Leadership of Pickens County Application
Dragon's Corner, Pickens County Chamber July 31, 2017For more information and for the application for Youth Leadership in Pickens visit the Pickens County Chamber site.
May Chamber Community Breakfast
Community May 15, 2017By: Jackson Leake
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly Community Breakfast that is open to Chamber members as well as the public. The most recent breakfast was held Tuesday, May 9th, 2017. Attendees arrived to a delicious breakfast catered by Coast2Coast Catering and enjoyed networking with the many people in attendance before beginning the program.
Dr. Sonny Proctor’s Welcome and Pastor Greg Meadows with Jasper United Methodist Church’s Invocation was followed by our new member welcome by Chamber Ambassador Matt Youngblood of WYYZ – 1490 AM and 102.7 FM – The Croc, which included: Refrigerated Warehousing, Inc., Mount Sequoyah Plumbing Inc., Naturenao, Inc., and 4T Cattle Co LLC. We encourage the community to reach out to these new members and learn about the services they offer. In addition, May’s Small Business of the Month, a program sponsored by Community Bank of Pickens County, was awarded to Element Funding. Katherine France and Sharon Wofford accepted this award on their behalf.
The May Chamber Community Breakfast was sponsored by Entegra Bank. Roger Plemens, Entegra’s President and CEO, spoke first and Charles Umberger, Entegra’s Chief Lending Officer/EVP, followed. He introduced Gerry Nechvatal, the Executive and Economic Development Director for the Pickens Chamber, who gave an update on the Chamber. He then introduced the speaker Phil Eberly with Lead Edge Design Group. Eberly gave a presentation on the Pickens County Airport’s new hangers that are about to break ground, which are sponsored by Robert Keller of Atlantic Coast Conservancy. He also showed the mockup design of the potential terminal building that will break ground sometime in the near future.
After the sponsor remarks and speaker, the program was concluded by giving away door prizes donated by: the Pickens Chamber, Carriage House, Entegra Bank, HVAC Consulting and Design, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Let’s Talk, Community Bank of Pickens County, R & R Body Shop, ETC, and the Pickens Progress.
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly breakfast with the next scheduled breakfast on July 11th. This is a fantastic opportunity for members as well as the public to network and make business connections. For Community Breakfast pricing and registration, please call 706-692-5600 or visit our website.
(Sponsor: Entegra Bank. Right to left: Leah Chapman, Kelley Reece, Sandra Key, Roger Plemens, Carol Caywood, Carolyn Huscusson, Lynn Bruce.)
(Left: Gerry Nechvatal, Right: Phil Eberly)
(Left to right: Melissa Jordan, Sharon Wofford, Katherine France)
(Airport terminal mock-up design)
March Chamber Community Breakfast
Pickens County Chamber March 17, 2017
March Chamber Community Breakfast
By: Jackson Leake
The Chamber Community Breakfast was held Tuesday, March 14th, 2017. Attendees arrived to a delicious breakfast catered by Chick-Fil-A and networked with over 100 people in attendance before beginning the program.
Donna Torres’ Welcome and the Invocation was followed by our new member welcome by Chamber Ambassador Matt Youngblood of WYYZ – 1490 AM and 102.7 FM – The Croc, which included: Higgins Party Rentals, Sunrise Veterinary Hospital, Law Offices of Brian Westbrook, and Serenity 7 Salon. We encourage the community to reach out to these new members and learn about the services they offer. In addition, March’s Large Business of the Month, a program sponsored by Community Bank of Pickens County, was awarded to Amicalola EMC.
The March Chamber Community Breakfast was sponsored by North Georgia Pregnancy Center and Pat Page spoke on their behalf. After the sponsor remarks, the program was concluded by giving away door prizes donated by: the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce, Carriage House, A Love to Travel, Chattahoochee Technical College, North Georgia Pregnancy Center, Renasant Bank, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, ETC, Whitestone Valley Landfill, Bojangles, and Community Bank of Pickens County.
This month’s Community Breakfast also featured the Annual Church Showcases. The churches that participated were: Fellowship Presbyterian Church, Jasper United Methodist Church, Episcopal Church of the Holy Family, First Baptist Church of Jasper, Cool Springs Baptist Church, and King of Kings Lutheran Church.
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly breakfast with the next scheduled breakfast on Tuesday, April 11th. This is a great opportunity for members to network and make great business connections. Registration can be found online at www.pickenschamber.com under the “Calendar” section. For more information about the breakfast or any other events hosted by the Chamber, please call 706-692-5600.