Monday, May 30, 2016

YPs to host Summer Swing Crazy Golf Part-Tee on June 24


Our Young Professionals are gearing up for a day of team building, networking, and playing a round of Crazy Golf, a fun twist on the traditional game, on June 24, 2016 at the Summer Swing Crazy Golf Par-Tee.

The Summer Swing Crazy Golf Par-Tee is set for Friday, June 24, 2016 from 2:30-7:30pm at the Newnan Country Club. Registration is at 2:30pm, and a shotgun start is at 3:30pm. This event is sponsored by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

No golf experience is necessary, but golf attire is required. Registration fee is $45 for singles and $180 for a team of four. The fee includes hors d’oeuvres, all golf fees and three drink tickets. There will be live music, raffle prizes and awards. Register through ChamberMaster by clicking hereFor more information, call 770-253-2270 or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.


Tuesday, May 24, 2016

SouthTowne, UBS again sponsor Small Business Awards


This year's Small Business Awards and Celebration is once again being sponsored by SouthTowne Motors and UBS Financial Services. Would you like to be a part of this celebration of small business on August 25, 2016? Then please consider joining the Small Business Party of the Year by partnering with us as a Corporate Sponsor! The deadline to register is May 31.

This unique Sponsor Opportunity will give your business a showcase tabletop display at the event, premium logo placement on all pre-event marketing materials, a feature story on our Chamber websites, recognition during the event (including on screen, in program and from the podium), a full year of promotion on the Chamber's Small Business Showcase web page, feature in post-event full page ad in local media, and access to event attendees following the event.

For more information or to register, click here or call 770.253.2271.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Sponsorships available for Small Business Awards on Aug. 25

Would you like to promote your business by being a part of our Small Business Awards and Celebration on August 25, 2016? Then please consider joining the Small Business Party of the Year by partnering with us as a Corporate Sponsor! The deadline to register is May 31.

This unique Sponsor Opportunity will give your business a showcase tabletop display at the event, premium logo placement on all pre-event marketing materials, a feature story on our Chamber websites, recognition during the event (including on screen, in program and from the podium), a full year of promotion on the Chamber's Small Business Showcase web page, feature in post-event full page ad in local media, and access to event attendees following the event.

For more information or to register, click here or call 770.253.2271.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Our next Cocktails and Connections is this Friday!


It's time once again for our Young Professionals to meet for their monthly Cocktails & Connections, and this month's event will be Friday, May 20, 2016! Open to those 21-45 and anyone who is young at heart, Cocktails & Connections will be Friday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Redneck Gourmet "Under the Neck," 11 North Court Square, Newnan.

All YPs are encouraged to bring their business cards and get ready for a night of networking, appetizers and drinks! Cost to attend is $10, and you may click here to RSVP and register through ChamberMaster.

Cocktails & Connections is sponsored by Piedmont Healthcare.

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Chamber sponsors May 24 social media workshop with Constant Contact

The Chamber will host a workshop with Constant Contact, "Supercharge Your Business with Social Media," on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 9-11am at the Chamber office. The fee is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for the general public.

Are you seeing the results you want from your social media marketing? This workshop will help you take your brand to the next level by supercharging your online efforts. You’ll learn how to use social media marketing to grow your list, promote your services and generate income. The workshop will discuss your goals, show you how those translate into online strategies, and determine what tools and networks can help you achieve results.

You’ll get a closer look at the popular social media networks Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Google+ and newer channels like SnapChat and Periscope. The workshop will discuss the benefits of using each, how other organizations are marketing with them, and some dos and don’ts of each channel. You’ll learn how to create an editorial calendar for social media and use the content you already have to build brand loyalty. You'll walk away with specific tactics that your organization can use right away. This workshop is an intermediate level workshop.

To register now, click here.

Sunday, May 1, 2016

One week left for Small Business of the Year nominations!

Only one week remains to nominate a business for the Fifth Annual Small Business of the Year Awards! Last year's winners included, clockwise from top left, Overall Winner Nick Lakha of Paramount Hospitality Management; Entrepreneur Category Winner LifePlan Financial Advisors, Inc.; Growth Category Winner FutureStaff; and Employer Category Winner Georgia Pain and Spine Care.


Presented by SouthTowne Motors and UBS Financial Services, the Small Business of the Year Awards are a prestigious recognition that pays tribute to the strength of our small businesses. Also, we will recognize one of our community's small businesses as the outstanding "Small Business of The Year" at the awards ceremony on August 25, 2016.
You can click here to download the Small Business of the Year application to nominate a business for this award.


Award categories are:


• Entrepreneur Category (1 to 5 employees)
• Growth Category (6 to 19 employees)
• Employer Category (20+ employees)
• Overall Winner


Application deadline for this year’s awards is Monday, May 9, 2016.You may fax information to the Chamber at 770.253.2271 or email lynn@newnancowetachamber.org. For more information, call 770.253.2270.