Saturday, October 28, 2017

Volunteers still needed for Thursday's Winter Wonderland Big Expo!

Our 2017 Winter Wonderland Big Expo is now just days away! This year's event is coming up on Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 3-7pm at our new location, The Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, and this year's Expo promises to be the best yet. And we could use a few more volunteers!

Are you available on Thursday? There are still a number of shifts needing volunteers throughout the day, and morning, afternoon, and late afternoon/early evening shifts are available. This is a great way to meet other members, network, visit exhibitors and be jolly! So if you're available, please give us a call at 770.253.2270 and we'll tell you how you can help!

And be sure to tell your friends to come enjoy mixing and mingling with Chamber member businesses while they enjoy holiday treats, hear holiday carols, visit with Frosty the Snowman, and even make a few purchases to get a head start on Christmas shopping while keeping those dollars local.

Presented by Delta Community Credit Union, the Winter Wonderland Big Expo is the biggest, most influential business exposition in Coweta County, and it has been used to promote Coweta's business community for 23 years now! For more information about the Expo, call 770.253.2270 or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

RSVP now for the Young Professionals' Holiday Party on Dec. 1!

The Young Professionals are busy making plans for their Third Annual Holiday Party on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 4-6:30pm at The Cellar, 20 Jefferson St. in Newnan. Fees/Admission are $40 per person and $100 for a Business Sponsor.

Those attending this event will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, and a holiday cocktail, fun games, team building exercises, fun activities and prizes.

You can RSVP now by emailing info@newnancowetachamber.org or calling 770.253.2270. Click here to register now through ChamberMaster.

Sunday, October 22, 2017

"Hooray for Hollywood" is theme of our Oct. 31 NuLink Early Bird Forum!

Do you know the story of how Georgia's booming movie industry really began? At our next NuLink Early Bird Forum, you will hear the inspiring story of what happens when you cast a vision and no one cares who gets the credit! Many may not even be aware that Georgia's successful movie industry all started from a vision of a few right here in Coweta County. Coweta has a great story to tell about the vision of just a few people that grew into a multi-billion dollar industry for the state.

This breakfast meeting will feature a panel discussion with three movie-industry insiders, including Mitch Seabaugh, former State Senator and former Senate Majority Whip; Scott Tigchelaar, President of Senoia Enterprises, Inc. and Nic & Norman’s, Inc.; and Greg Torre, Deputy Commissioner of Marketing & Communications, Georgia Department of Economic Development. They’ll be seated in directors’ chairs on stage as our Chamber President and CEO Candace Boothby conducts an interview about how a unique vision became a reality, turning Georgia into a movie mecca.

“Most folks don’t know that the booming movie industry in Georgia actually began with a collaborative effort between Paul Lombardi, former owner of Riverwood/Raleigh Studios, and former State Senator Mitch Seabaugh,” Boothby said. “It all began in the early 2000s when Mitch was the Senate Majority Whip and he championed the movie industry tax incentive legislation in partnership with Paul, who also owns a hugely successful special effects company in Hollywood.” Boothby noted that thanks to the Coweta collaborators, the state today enjoys many movie benefits, such as the state’s 16 full-production movie studios, the “Film Friendly GA” designation for communities, and new legislation covering movie-related industries such as music postproduction and digital gaming. “Without the efforts of Mitch and Paul, who cast a vision and didn’t care who got the credit, would this industry be where it is today in our state?” Boothby asked.

This “breakfast with the insiders” will be Tuesday, October 31, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Rd. in Newnan. Held quarterly, the popular NuLink Early Bird Forums provide exclusive information and a great opportunity to connect with Coweta’s business and community leaders. Cost is $20 for Chamber members and their guests and $50 for general admission. Click here to register now through ChamberMaster, and for more information, call the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Winter Wonderland is just two weeks away!

Our 2017 Winter Wonderland Big Expo is only two weeks away! This year's event will be Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 3-7pm at a new location, The Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan, and this year's Expo promises to be the best yet!

Come enjoy mixing and mingling with fellow Chamber member businesses while you enjoy holiday treats, hear holiday carols, visit with Frosty the Snowman, and even make a few purchases to get a head start on Christmas shopping while keeping those dollars local.

Presented by Delta Community Credit Union, the Winter Wonderland Big Expo is the biggest, most influential business exposition in Coweta County, and it has been used to promote Coweta's business community for 23 years now! For more information about the Expo, call 770.253.2270 or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

Monday, October 16, 2017

2018 Citizen of the Year nominations are now being accepted



Our Chamber is honored to assist with the Citizen of the Year program, and nominations for the 2018 Citizen of the Year are now being accepted. The winner will be named when the Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta host the Citizen of the Year dinner next year. This award is designed to honor an individual with outstanding leadership and citizenship within our community, someone who has demonstrated exemplary vision, civic pride, and a strong commitment to a better Coweta through volunteerism and community involvement.

To nominate someone for Coweta's 2018 Citizen of the Year, simply complete the application form by clicking here.

Nomination packets are due to the Chamber office by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2017. For more information, please call 770.253.2270 or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Jay Jones to present Emergency Awareness training


Jay Jones, director of Coweta County's Emergency Management Agency, will conduct Emergency Awareness training at the October 17 meeting of the Coweta County Safety Council.

The Coweta County Safety Council was formed under the leadership of the Chamber, and its purpose is to provide guidance and training to businesses in Coweta County. Its membership includes safety professionals who desire to share their collective knowledge to help local industry comply with OSHA regulations and ultimately keep the Coweta County workforce healthy and safe.

The next Coweta County Safety Council meeting will be Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 3pm, and the meeting will be held at The Summit in Newnan. There is no cost to attend. For more information, contact CCSC Chair Ken Pinkerton at Ken.Pinkerton@grenzebach.com or call the Newnan-Coweta Chamber at 770.253.2270.

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Winter Wonderland: The countdown is on!

Our 2017 Winter Wonderland Big Expo is less than a month away! This year's event will be Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 3-7pm at a new location, The Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan.

Presented by Delta Community Credit Union, the Winter Wonderland Big Expo is the biggest, most influential business exposition in Coweta County, and it has been used to promote Coweta's business community for 23 years now!

If you'd like to participate, please give us a call as soon as possible to discuss availability of space. You may call 770.253.2270 or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

Click here to download a registration brochure.

Monday, October 2, 2017

Small Business of the Year Finalist: Stirling Promotions

Today we conclude our series of blog posts featuring our finalists for this year's Small Business of the Year Awards, to be presented on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at The Newnan Centre and sponsored by SouthTowne Motors and UBS Financial Services. Today, meet Stirling Innis of Stirling Promotions!

Chamber membership philosophy and involvement: Our membership philosophy is about business and community. We seek to foster long-lasting relationships with our community and businesses. We want to share experiences, best practices and trade services when possible. In the past year, we held our ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event. We attended several "meet and greet" Chamber events, and we participated as an exhibitor in the 2016 Winter Wonderland Big Expo and sponsored the Golf Expo on the Tee. We attended three ribbon cutting ceremonies to support other businesses, and Eddie Emeric, our Sales and Marketing Manager, has been chosen to lead the 2017 Winter Wonderland Big Expo.

Community Involvement: We sponsored the Purple Run 5K in downtown Newnan, and we are the primary sponsor for the LOTUS Project. This organization provides a monthly hour of crafts and fun for the children and families currently hospitalized at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta—Egleston. We also donate and/or provide products and services to schools, civic groups and charities free of charge or at a minimal cost. We also are big sponsors of our military and first responders, offering substantial discounts to these organizations.

How Stirling Promotions differs from competitors: Customer service is a major part of what differentiates us from our competitors. Stirling, our president, was a customer service manager for many years and has applied this to our Stirling Promotions philosophy. We take real pride in how our customers perceive our business. We have perfect reviews on Facebook, Yelp and Google. Another big differentiation from our competitors is our ability to do our apparel decorating in house. We control everything. Most competitors outsource their production to other companies. We pride ourselves on controlling every step in the process, from embroidery to screen printing to engraving to printing stickers and decals. And because we are family-owned and operated, we pay more attention to detail, timeliness and accuracy than large companies.

If you haven't yet registered for the Small Business Awards and Celebration, click here to do so now!