Monday, June 29, 2015

Young Professionals to host Summer Swing on July 10

Our Young Professionals will hit the greens for a day of team building, networking, and playing a round of Crazy Golf, a fun twist on the traditional game, on July 10, 2015 at the Summer Swing Crazy Golf Par-Tee. Readying for the big event are YPs Jason Smith of Piedmont Newnan Hospital, at left, and Patrick Dillon of Century 21.

The Summer Swing Crazy Golf Par-Tee is set for Friday, July 10, 2015 from 2:30-7:30pm at the Newnan Country Club. Registration is at 2:30pm, and a shotgun start is at 3:30pm. “It’s a golf event, but it’s not really golf,” said Samantha Brazie of the YPs, who noted there will also be team-building exercises sponsored by Heritage Volkswagen of South Atlanta, Cargill, Abide Brewing Company and J. Smith Lanier & Co. “We’re going to have lots of fun stuff throughout the day,” she said.

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 here. For more information, call 770-253-2270 or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Friday is the deadline for Small Business of the Year nominations

Accepting their 2014 Small Business of the Year awards are, clockwise from left, Lynn Butterfield and Sharon Rogers of Newnan GNC, Sally Anderson of Key Promotions, Andy Miller of PrintSource and Mitchell Hicks of Uniglobe Travel Partners. Chamber President and CEO Candace Boothby and Steve Mader of sponsor SouthTowne presented the awards in ceremonies at The Newnan Centre. Who will win this year?

Friday is our deadline for accepting nominations for the Fourth Annual Small Business of the Year Awards, and you're welcome to nominate your own company or another business for this prestigious award!

Again sponsored by SouthTowne, our Small Business Showcase and Awards Celebration is set for August 27, 2015 at The Newnan Centre. Award categories include the Entrepreneur Category (1 to 5 employees), the Growth Category (6 to 19 employees), the Employer Category (20+ employees) and then the Overall Winner.

Deadline for nominations is Friday, June 26, 2015, and you can download the nomination form by clicking here. For more information, call the Chamber office at 770-253-2270.

Monday, June 22, 2015

Today is the deadline to register for Morning Buzz!

Earlier this year, our Young Professionals launched a new program, Morning Buzz, and the next one will be tomorrow, June 23, 2015 at 7:30am at the HealthSouth Cafe, 2101 E. Newnan Crossing Blvd. Morning Buzz is designed to help Young Professionals 21-45 (or young at heart) connect with other YPs while learning information that will help them achieve their goals and aspirations. Guest speaker will be Ilona Wozniak, CEO of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Newnan.

With an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and an MBA from the University of Michigan, Ilona spent many years as a hospital pharmacist before expanding her role in hospitals to include other departments. Before beginning her career as CEO of HealthSouth in Newnan, she spent 25 years working for various hospitals throughout Atlanta.

Serving as the CEO at a new hospital is a challenge, but Ilona is excited to grow the facility in 2015. The hospital is dedicated to one goal: returning patients to the community at their optimal level of independence as quickly as possible. She says that inpatient rehabilitation hospitals hold an advantage over skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes to achieve this goal. "We would love for everybody to think of HealthSouth first," she says.

Admission to Morning Buzz is $10 per person, and breakfast is provided. Reservations are required for this program and must be made by noon today, June 22. Seating is limited. For more information, contact julia@newnancowetachamber.orgor call 770.253.2270. 

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Plan now to exhibit at our August 27 Small Business Showcase!


Last year, Newnan GNC was named our Overall Winner for Small Business of the Year in award ceremonies at The Newnan Centre. This year’s Small Business Showcase and Awards will be held at The Newnan Centre on August 27, 2015, and as a Chamber member, you have three opportunities to promote your business at this event. You can:

Join the elite team of Showcase Sponsors. Chamber events like the Small Business Showcase and Awards Celebration allow you to increase your brand recognition and clout as a significant event sponsor before, during and after the event.   

Reserve your exhibitor display table.  (Limited to first 30 members.) Exhibiting gives you an affordable way to participate, and you can showcase your products and services by reserving a tabletop display. This is a great business development opportunity to promote your business to a large audience of Chamber members. 

Show your support for small business by sponsoring an award category. (Limited to first six members.) Sponsoring an award category is a terrific way to promote your business AND demonstrate your support for small business by putting your name on a prestigious award and serving as part of an elite business development team of Chamber members.
For more information on the Small Business Showcase and Awards, e-mail info@newnancowetachamber.org or call 770-253-2270.

Monday, June 15, 2015

June 30 is the deadline to sign up for our trip to Germany this fall!

This fall, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber, in partnership with the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE), will travel to Germany for A Taste of Tyrol-Innsbruck, Austria, featuring Oktoberfest, set for September 30 to October 8, 2015.

Our home for the seven nights will be Innsbruck, Austria. Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol, is located in the Alpine region of Austria, in the valley of the river Inn, at 1,000 feet above sea level. It is surrounded by mountain ranges and numerous peaks which reach an altitude of approximately 8,000 feet above sea level. The city has 140,000 inhabitants and hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe. Innsbruck is an excellent vacation destination and is best known for its rich cultural heritage and great location, as it is only a stone’s throw from Italy and Germany. Innsbruck has been the host for Olympic Winter Games twice, in 1964 and 1976. In the town, some 160 restaurants, cafes and bars, most of them in walking distance to the old town, offer traditional Tyrolean and Austrian specialties as well as international dishes.


For $2,999 per person, this trip includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from Atlanta
• Seven nights in Innsbruck, Austria, at a first-class hotel
• Seven (7) buffet breakfasts and four (4) dinners
• Sightseeing with admissions including a local guide. Tours to Munich & Oktoberfest, Neuschwanstein Castle and a half-day tour of Innsbruck. Optional additional tours also available.
• Modern air-conditioned motor coaches for all transfers & tours
• Professional drivers and host/guides
• Baggage handling for one piece of luggage outside the secure area at the arrival airport

Final payment is due June 30, 2015. Reservations are first-come, first-served, so sign up early to reserve a space. For more information, email info@newnancowetachamber.org or call 770.253.2270. For an itinerary, click here.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Young Professionals to meet Friday at Ten East Washington


Earlier this year, our Young Professionals, or YPs, kicked off their monthly Cocktails and Connections networking event, and the next Cocktails and Connections is set for Friday, June 12, 2015 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Ten East Washington in Newnan. 

The Young Professionals are enjoying an exciting year of events and programs, and the group is open to those 21-45 as well as anyone who is young at heart!

Those planning to attend Cocktails and Connections are asked to bring business cards and get ready for a night of networking, appetizers and drinks. Admission is $10, and you can register through ChamberMaster by clicking here. Please help us spread the word to all your friends who should be in our Young Professionals!

Monday, June 8, 2015

Lots of great networking opportunities available in June!


One of the best benefits of Chamber membership is the opportunity to network with other business men and women. This month, we're offering lots of opportunities to network and make new contacts to help grow your business!

June 11, Business-After-Hours. This month's BAH event will be at Ansley Park Health and Rehabilitation, 450 Newnan Lakes Blvd., Newnan, from 5:30-7pm. Click here to RSVP.

June 12, Young Professionals Cocktails & Connections, 4:30pm, Ten East Washington. Cost: $10. Bring business cards and get ready for a night of networking, appetizers and drinks. Click here to RSVP.

June 17, Golf Life Ladies League, 5:30pm. Women are welcome to join this group to learn the game of golf while growing new relationships. Meets the first and third Wednesday each month. For info, e-mail Kim or Samantha at golflifeladies@gmail.com or click here.

June 23, Young Professionals Morning Buzz, 7:30am, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 2101 E. Newnan Crossing Blvd., Newnan. Cost: $10. Connect with fellow YPs while learning information to help you achieve your goals. Speaker will be HealthSouth CEO Ilona Wozniak. Breakfast provided. Click here to RSVP.

June 24, Power Networking Lunch, Location TBA. Pure networking with fellow members at a local restaurant. 11:30am. Cost: $15. Click here to RSVP.

June 25, Member Connect Lunch, 11:30am, Chamber office. Come play the game show "Chamber Challenge" hosted by Chamber Chair Danny Beck! These quarterly lunches help Chamber members explore and discover opportunities for involvement and ROI while connecting with Chamber benefits and advantages. No cost to attend, but reservations are required. Click here to RSVP.

June 26, Business Women's Network's Cosmo Connect, Coweta Club at Arbor Springs, 300 Arbor Springs Parkway, Newnan, 5:30pm. Women's networking over cocktails and/or dinner. This event is Dutch treat. Click here to RSVP.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

We're now accepting nominations for the Small Business of the Year Awards!

We're now accepting nominations for our Fourth Annual Small Business of the Year Awards, and you're welcome to nominate your own company or another business for this prestigious award!

Sponsored by SouthTowne, our Small Business Showcase and Awards Celebration is set for August 27, 2015 at The Newnan Centre. Award categories include the Entrepreneur Category (1 to 5 employees), the Growth Category (6 to 19 employees), the Employer Category (20+ employees) and then the Overall Winner.

Deadline for nominations is June 26, and you can download the nomination form by clicking here.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Promote your business at our Small Business Showcase and Awards!


Last year, Newnan GNC was named our Overall Winner for Small Business of the Year in award ceremonies at The Newnan Centre. This year’s Small Business Showcase and Awards will be held at The Newnan Centre on August 27, 2015, and as a Chamber member, you have three opportunities to promote your business at this event. You can:

Join the elite team of Showcase Sponsors. Chamber events like the Small Business Showcase and Awards Celebration allow you to increase your brand recognition and clout as a significant event sponsor before, during and after the event.   

Reserve your exhibitor display table.  (Limited to first 30 members.) Exhibiting gives you an affordable way to participate, and you can showcase your products and services by reserving a tabletop display. This is a great business development opportunity to promote your business to a large audience of Chamber members. 

Show your support for small business by sponsoring an award category. (Limited to first six members.) Sponsoring an award category is a terrific way to promote your business AND demonstrate your support for small business by putting your name on a prestigious award and serving as part of an elite business development team of Chamber members.
For more information on the Small Business Showcase and Awards, e-mail info@newnancowetachamber.org or call 770-253-2270.