Contacts

·    Make new business contacts

·    Get involved in your community

·    Identify decision makers

·    Network with fellow business leaders

·    Share ideas

Training

·    In conjunction with the University of Georgia ’s Business Outreach Services, we offer courses such as our “ MBA Institute (Moving Business Ahead).  This was a comprehensive program of continuing education for business owners and their employees.

·    Develop a network of peers

·    Stay in touch with the latest management trends

·    Business seminars and workshops

Prosperity

·    The Chamber promotes our local businesses through referrals and our “Shop at Home Program” each holiday season.  All local bought items are wrapped free of charge to encourage consumers to shop local for the holidays.  The Chamber also promotes the sale of our “certifichecks”.  Certifichecks are gift certificates which are redeemable at any of our chamber members businesses.

·    Our tourism committee helps to bring fishing tournaments, festivals and other activities to the Greater Valley Area which brings a much needed boost to our economy.

·    Chamber discount with ITC DeltaCom’s Long distance plan

·    Acquire potential customers

·    Meet elected officials/be informed of political issues

·    Participate in one of our many committees serving the Greater Valley Area

Special Events

·    Ladies Networking Luncheon

·    “Lights Up Program” for the Holidays

·    Tourism sponsored festivals and activities

·    Participate in golf tournaments

·    Attend legislative forums

·    Silent Auction

·    Business After Hours