Our next 'State of the Community' Lunch is Wednesday at NCC!

We launched our "State of the Community" Lunch Series back in March, and our next installment in the series, the “State of Education” Lunch, will be Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newnan Country Club, 1356 Highway 29 North in Newnan. Speakers will include Coweta County Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Barker, University of West Georgia Provost Michael Crafton, Ph.D., and West Georgia Technical College President Steve Daniel. They will share our community's progress and achievements in education during the past year and highlight future goals.

“We’re excited to bring this series to our community,” says Chamber President and CEO Candace Boothby. “It dovetails nicely into our Prosperity’s Front Door branding campaign, keeps our members informed, it helps tell the story of prosperity in Coweta and what’s happening in these three very important areas, but more than anything, it helps support our seamlessness and our alignment of what we’re doing as a community to promote economic prosperity.”

The “State of Education” Lunch on June 29 is sponsored by Newnan CEO. Registration for the lunch is $35 for Chamber Members and their guests and $50 for General Admission. You can register through ChamberMaster by clicking here. For more information, call 770-253-2270 or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

Waffle House CEO to headline June 28 NuLink Early Bird Forum!

Have you signed up yet for our next NuLink Early Bird Forum? We're excited that our speaker will be Waffle House President and CEO Walt Ehmer! He will share the story of how Waffle House became known as one of Georgia's most recognizable brands. He will also share with the crowd what has made Waffle House so successful for more than 60 years and what sets the restaurant apart from other establishments.

Held quarterly, the popular NuLink Early Bird Forums provide exclusive information and a great opportunity to connect with Coweta’s business and community leaders. Breakfast takes place at The Newnan Centre from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Cost is $20 for Chamber members and guests and $50 for general admission.

For more information, call the Chamber at 770-253-2270, email info@newnancowetachamber.org, or click here to register now through ChamberMaster.

Still time to sign up for Summer Swing Crazy Golf Par-Tee!

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. Above, Jason Smith of Piedmont Newnan Hospital enjoys the games at last year's event.

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

Georgia's Minority Whip to speak at June 22 Women of Prosperity Luncheon

Carolyn Fleming Hugley, who is the first African American and the first woman to serve as the Minority Whip in the Georgia House of Representatives, will be the guest speaker for our next Women of Prosperity Lunch on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the Newnan Country Club.

          

Hugley is currently serving her 11th term of office for House District 136, representing eastern Muscogee County. She has dedicated her time in the legislature to focusing on issues affecting children and has been recognized with numerous awards, including a kiddie park being named in her honor. She serves on the Appropriations, Rules and Insurance Committees. She is a member of the Democratic Caucus, the Women's Legislative Caucus, the Working Families Caucus and the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus.

An insurance agent by profession, Hugley is an independent contractor agent representing State Farm Insurance Company and is in her 26th year of service. She earned a BA degree in Political Science from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and a master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University. Hugley is married to Columbus City Manager Isaiah Hugley and is mother to three children, Kimberly, Isaiah Jr. and Jaaliyah. The Hugleys have two grandchildren, Kandyce and Adam.

The luncheon, sponsored by LifePlan Financial Advisors, Inc., will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 22 at the Newnan Country Club, 1356 Highway 29 North, Newnan. Cost is $35 for Chamber Members and $50 for General Admission. Deadline to RSVP is 5 p.m. on Friday, June 17. To register through ChamberMaster, click here. For more information, email lynn@newnancowetachamber.org or call 770.253.2270.

A few $500 sponsorships remain 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!

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.

RSVP now for "State of Education" Lunch on June 29!

If you attended the launch of our "State of the Community" Lunch Series back in March, you won't want to miss our next installment in the series, the “State of Education” Lunch on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. This lunch will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newnan Country Club, 1356 Highway 29 North in Newnan. Speakers will include Coweta County Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Barker, University of West Georgia Provost Michael Crafton, Ph.D., and West Georgia Technical College President Steve Daniel. They will share our community's progress and achievements in education during the past year and highlight future goals.

“We’re excited to bring this series to our community,” says Chamber President and CEO Candace Boothby. “It dovetails nicely into our Prosperity’s Front Door branding campaign, keeps our members informed, it helps tell the story of prosperity in Coweta and what’s happening in these three very important areas, but more than anything, it helps support our seamlessness and our alignment of what we’re doing as a community to promote economic prosperity.”

The “State of Education” Lunch on June 29 is sponsored by Newnan CEO. Registration for the lunch is $35 for Chamber Members and their guests and $50 for General Admission. You can register through ChamberMaster by clicking here. For more information, call 770-253-2270 or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

Register now for June 7 Coffee Call!

If you haven't yet attended one of our newest networking events for members, the Coffee Call Business Card Exchange, then mark your calendar for next Tuesday, June 7, 2016, because it's time to get your business cards together and join us for breakfast! At Coffee Call, you'll want to come hungry and have a great time connecting with other Chamber members while also enjoying scrumptious treats from Waffle House, our food sponsor!

Coffee Call will be held from 8-9am at the Chamber office. A great way to jump start your day, Coffee Call allows you to enjoy coffee and a light breakfast while connecting with vital contacts. This event, sponsored by Waffle House, is free to members and $20 for non-members.

Click here to register for the Coffee Call through ChamberMaster. For more information, call 770-253-2270 or e-mail info@newnancowetachamber.org.