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August 3, 2015
Platinum Corporate Sponsors
Executive Board Chairman of the Board Coleman Benko, Oconee State Bank
Chair Elect Joey Wilson, AmeriPride
Treasurer Rodney Kalessa, Caterpillar
Secretary Eric Skipper, University of North Georgia
Past Chair Jonathan Schwartz, First American Bank
President Kay Keller
As the summer is slowly coming to end we look forward to all the events that are coming up for the Chamber. This month we have several events on our agenda. On Thursday, August 6th, there is an After Hours at Ashford Manor. The New Member Orientation Lunch will be held in the chamber Board Room on August 13th. This lunch is not just for new members, but also existing members who would like to learn more about the chamber and its function in the community, its programs and committees. The August Coffee will be held on Thursday, August 20th at Saucehouse BBQ, we know everyone has been looking forward to this! Also it is finally here, the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Saucehouse BBQ on August 25th! Our Women in Business will be moving to Wednesday, August 26th, hosted by Athens Orthopedic Clinic, more exciting details to follow. We hope that September will bring cooler temperatures, because we will have our 1st Annual Member Appreciation Picnic. This will be held at Harris Shoals Park on September 11th, and all members are invited to attend. The Septem-ber After Hours will be hosted by Athens Regional and held at Jennings Mill Country Club. Our Coffee, September 17th, will be hosted by Oconee Farm Bureau. This will be the kick-off for the United Way fundraising campaign. And our last event of September will be the Network Lunch, held on September 29th. October is our busiest month of the year, and we bet you can guess why. The 41st Annual Fall Festival and Scarecrow 5k Road Race & Fitness Challenge will be held on Saturday, October 17th. We are accepting volunteers for both of these events. If you are interested in being part of the largest event in Oconee County, please email [email protected]. But before these events take place, we will have our After Hours, hosted by Southeast Restoration, on October 5th. The October Coffee will be on October 15th and hosted by the Oconee County School System where the Teacher of the Year will be honored. The location TBD. As you can see we have lots of events and networking opportunities coming up in the next few months. Be sure to mark your calendars and we will see you there.
- Kay, Julia & Sarah
A Few Words from the Staff
Oconee Chamber Board of Directors Gold Corporate Sponsors Cindy Haddon Walton EMC
Clint Watson Tribe Fitness
Coleman Benko Oconee State Bank
DeeDee Gaines St. Mary’s Healthcare
Eric Skipper University of North Georgia
Joey Wilson AmeriPride
Jonathan Schwartz First American Bank
Nathan Bartlett Georgia Power
Ned Butler Oconee State Bank
Rodney Kalessa Caterpillar
Scott Miller Money Mailer of Athens
Sunita Singh Reddy Urgent Care/RMG/Yuva
Tammy Gilland Athens Regional Health System
Whitney Sperlik OCPRD
Spotlight
“Go Local” Special $109 Overnight with Breakfast for 2 and a $25 Gift Certificate towards your Next Stay.
Make your reservation today for our “Go Local” $109 resident special. We want to get to know you, support you, and share this wonderful property with residents of the local community who have supported us throughout the years. If you live in Oconee County, Madison County, Barrow County, Oglethorpe County, Jackson County, or Clarke County Georgia and have the urge to get away for a night or two without taking a long drive, book a stay with us!
Book any room for a Sunday through Thursday one night stay for $109 and that includes a gourmet full breakfast for 2 people, and also, Receive a $25 gift certificate towards your next stay, that is good through December 31st, 2015! ($25 can not be applied towards Local's Special Package, or combined with any other offer) Special is good for July and August 2015. You can book this special online, or give us a call at (706) 769-2633. Book now! Please mention "Go Local when making your reservation either online, or over the phone! See you soon!
(To qualify for this offer, at check-in please present a valid driver’s license issued in one of the qualifying counties. Offer excludes holidays and weekends. Add 7% local sales tax to $109 rate at check-out. Subject to availability.)
Thank you to our Renewing Members!!
Action Inc. Ag South Farm Credit Breedlove Land Planning Brian Kemp Buffalo’s Café Burney-Campbell Investments Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty-Angela Clark Colham Ferry Elementary School Dalton Carpet One Di’lishi Frozen Yogurt
Flynn & Monica Ali Warren Georgia Kidney Consultants Houseman Pest Control Co. Inoko Express-Watkinsville J. Swanton Ivy Jeannette Rankin Foundation Law Offices of Laurie P. Lunsford Morgan Stanley NuCraft Dental Arts Porterfield Tire
Prestige Property Specialists Quiktrip Reddy Medical Group Ronda Holloway, CPA, PC St. Mary’s Highland Hill Village The Ru-Wood Wendy Fletcher-Clements Zaxby’s Restaurant
Associate Board of Directors
Dr. Jason Branch Oconee School Superintendent
Danny Howell Prince Avenue Christian School
John Thorsen Athens Academy
Jared Clark Westminster Christian Academy
- “Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.” - Sara Blakely
Quote of the Week
Spotlights
With over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, Susan Edens brings a tradition of excellence to Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty. Blending her thorough knowledge of the real estate market with a solid background in marketing and great personal enthusiasm, Susan assures her clients and customers the highest caliber of professionalism, making every transaction a pleasurable experience. Susan has lived in Athens, Georgia for five years and possesses first-hand knowledge of the community and surrounding areas. She is proud to be serving the Athens/Watkinsville areas in all price points. Susan's uncompromising dedication to customer service is the key to her philosophy, and her strong attention to detail is a skill that her clients and customers benefit from.
Contact Susan today at [email protected], 561.294.3228 or visit susanedens.atlantafinehomes.com to view listings.
Oconee Chamber of Commerce PO Box 348 55 Nancy Dive Watkinsville, Ga 30677 www.oconeechamber.org
Phone: 706-769-7947 Fax: 706-769-7948
“Oconee is in Business for Business” Silver Corporate Sponsors
Chamber Staff
Kay Keller - President
Sarah Caven - Chamber Manager
Julia Estess - Director of Membership & Special Events
Job Listings
We are now posting any job listings our members have available. Just send them to Sarah,
[email protected], at the Chamber office & she will get them posted on our website!
Check out these Job Listings, click here.
Welcome to our Newest Members!!
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Athens Laura & Gus Pitsikoulis, 706-354-8529 [email protected] www.bigfrog.com/athens Cheri Cherry–Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty 706-621-0018 [email protected] www.upchurchrealty.com
New Member Lunch Orientation Thursday, August 13th 11:45 AM - 01:00 PM New members of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend a free New Member Orientation Lunch! This is your opportunity to meet the Chamber staff, introduce your business and familiarize yourself with the variety of benefits we offer and get connected! Kay Keller will be giving an informal presentation covering all you need to know to start making your Chamber membership work for you. Topics covered include: Networking Events, Special Events, Marketing Services, Direct Savings, Programs & Committees. Also in attendance will be some of our Chamber Ambassadors. The Ambassadors are there to help you. They can answer any question or provide guidance. The New Member Orientation is a great way to start your Chamber connection. If you have been a member of the Chamber for a while and would like to come to understand your membership benefits better you are welcome to come as well. Please contact Sarah Caven at the Chamber if you would like to attend or have any questions, [email protected] or 706-769-7947.
August 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2 3 12 pm Business Expo Meeting
4 8:30 Ambassadors Meeting
5 7:45 AM Ex-change 11:30 Executive Board Meeting
6 5:15 pm After Hours @ Ashford Manor
7 8
9 10 11 3:30 Board of Direc-tors Meeting
12
13 11:45-1 pm New Member Orientation Lunch
14 15
16 17 12 pm Golf Meeting
18 8:30 Fall Festival Meeting 4:30 Education Meeting
19 4 pm Economic Education Meeting
20 8 am Coffee @ Saucehouse BBQ
21 22
23 24 25 11 am Saucehouse BBQ RC 5:30 Agribusiness Meeting
26 11-1 pm WIB @Athens Ortho-pedic Clinic
27 28 29
30 31
Bronze Corporate Sponsors
