Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Tickets now on sale for 2016 Golf Ball Drop!

One of the most exciting moments at our Golf Classic each year occurs when the helicopter hovers over White Oak Golf Course for the Toyota of Newnan Walternative Golf Ball Drop, where the grand prize is $1,000!

If you want to participate in the Golf Ball Drop this year, be sure to get tickets before they're sold out. Grand Prize is $1,000 cash, and Second Prize is $500 cash. Tickets are 1 for $20, 2 for $30, and 5 for $50. Email the Chamber at info@newnancowetachamber.org or call 770.253.2270 to get yours, and you don't have to be present to win.

The winning ticket will be drawn on May 4 at the Piedmont Healthcare Business-After-Hours immediately following the Golf Classic.

Sunday, April 24, 2016

May 9 is deadline for Small Business of the Year nominations



There are two weeks left to nominate a business for the Fifth Annual Small Business of the Year Awards! 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.

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Candidate Forums kick off tonight at 7 at CEC


Tonight at 7pm, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber will kick off our series of Candidate Forums for this spring. These include:

Thursday, April 21, 7pm at Central Educational Studio:

• Board of Education District 2 At-Large
• Board of Education District 2

Tuesday, April 26, 6:30pm at Central Educational Studio

• State Senate District 28
• Probate Court
• County Commission District 1

Wednesday, April 27, 7pm at Wadsworth Auditorium

• U.S. Congressional 3rd District—Democrats 
• U.S. Congressional 3rd District—Republicans

The format will be a modified version of the League of Women Voters format. There will be a two-minute opening by each candidate followed by a series of questions vetted by the Chamber. Fairness of the questioning will be ensured. The Chamber will not take a position for or against any candidate.
For more information, call the Chamber at 770.253.2270.

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Chamber's Candidate Forums to begin this Thursday

To help educate the community prior to the upcoming elections, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber will be hosting a series of candidate forums this spring. These include:

Thursday, April 21, 7pm at Central Educational Studio:

• Board of Education District 2 At-Large
• Board of Education District 2

Tuesday, April 26, 6:30pm at Central Educational Studio

• State Senate District 28
• Probate Court
• County Commission District 1

Wednesday, April 27, 7pm at Wadsworth Auditorium

• U.S. Congressional 3rd District—Democrats
• U.S. Congressional 3rd District—Republicans

The format will be a modified version of the League of Women Voters format. There will be a two-minute opening by each candidate followed by a series of questions vetted by the Chamber. Fairness of the questioning will be ensured. The Chamber will not take a position for or against any candidate.
For more information, call the Chamber at 770.253.2270.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Only a few sponsorship opportunities remain for 31st Annual Golf Classic

Our 31st Annual Golf Classic, sponsored by ClubCorp and Piedmont Healthcare, is coming up May 4, 2016 at White Oak Golf Course, and only a few sponsorship opportunities remain! We have a few $100 Hole Sponsorships available (a great budget-friendly way to spotlight your business at the event), and we also need sponsors for the Closest to the Pin, Straightest Drive and Longest Drive contests.

This year's theme is "May the Fourth Be With You," and we're looking forward to enjoying the warm weather, a round of golf with friends, and some great business networking. Our Golf Classic attracts more than 200 players and serves as one of the Chamber's most important non-dues revenue fundraising events of the year. Also, Expo-on-the-Greens exhibitor opportunities allow Chamber members to showcase their products and services to more than 400 attendees, and there will be player, team and Expo display prizes as well.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities remaining, email golf@newnancowetachamber.org or call 770.253.2270.

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Who will win the 2016 Small Business of the Year Awards?

It’s time to start thinking about the Fifth Annual Small Business of the Year Awards!  Last year, Nick Lakha of Paramount Hospitality Management was the winner of the Overall Award, which was presented by Congressman Lynn Westmoreland. The Small Business of the Year Awards are presented by SouthTowne Motors and UBS Financial Services, and this prestigious recognition pays tribute to the strength of our small businesses and 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.

Submit your application! Click here to download the Small Business of the Year application.

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.

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Our 31st Annual Golf Classic: May the Fourth Be With You!


"May the Fourth Be With You" is the theme of our 31st Annual Golf Classic, coming up at White Oak Golf Course on May 4, 2016! 

Presenting sponsors for the Golf Classic are Piedmont Healthcare and ClubCorp, and this event has become the premier golf event of the year south of Atlanta. Held annually the first Wednesday in May, the Golf Classic attracts hundreds of players from this area and serves as one of the Chamber's most important non-dues revenue fundraising events.


The Golf Classic also offers Expo-on-the-Greens exhibitor opportunities that allow Chamber members to showcase their products and services to the more than 400 attendees. Prizes will be awarded for players, teams, and exhibitors. For more information on the Golf Classic, click here, e-mail info@newnancowetachamber.org or call 770-253-2270.