Atlanta Dream's Theresa Wenzel to speak at Women of Prosperity Luncheon

Our next Coweta's Women of Prosperity Lunch will be Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 11:15am - 1pm at the Newnan Country Club, 1356 Highway 29, Newnan, and the speaker will be Theresa Wenzel, Team President of WNBA Atlanta Dream.

Since March 2016, Wenzel has served as Team President for the WNBA Atlanta Dream. A 21-year sports-industry veteran, Wenzel spent 10 years as a top athletic administrator at Georgia Tech, joining the Yellow Jackets in 2005 before being elevated to the position of Senior Women's Administrator in 2006. She was honored as the 2011 Administrator of the Year by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). During her tenure at Georgia Tech, Wenzel oversaw the women's basketball, golf, softball, men's and women's swimming, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track and field and volleyball programs. Under her supervision, the Yellow Jackets women's tennis team captured the 2007 NCAA National Championship.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from this dynamic leader. The three-time Eastern Conference Champion Atlanta Dream is entering its 10th season in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Deadline to RSVP is close of business on Friday, February 24. Early reservations are recommended, as this event is guaranteed to sell out. The cost is $35 for Chamber Members and $50 for General Admission. Click here to register.

Questions? Email info@newnancowetachamber.org or call 770.253.2270.

"Six Figure Success Club Meet Up" begins March 3!

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber is pleased to announce we are partnering with Ignite Business Coaching to launch the "Six Figure Success Club Meet Up" beginning March 3, 2017!

Purpose. The goals of this new program are to showcase, motivate, educate, inspire, and support entrepreneurs in Coweta, Fayette and Carroll counties and to provide an opportunity for Newnan-Coweta Chamber members to be presenters at the monthly "Six Figure Success Club Meet Up." Speakers are subject to approval by Newnan-Coweta Chamber Staff and Ignite Business Coaching based on relevant subject matter expertise.

Relevant Training! Topics for the monthly meetings are expected to include: Business Planning, Pricing & Packaging, Business Bookkeeping, Branding & Marketing, Creating Websites/WordPress, Writing Great Copy, Time Management & Productivity, Client Attraction Techniques, Networking Skills, Speaking to Sell, Presenting Skills and Social Media.

First Fridays! Meetings will be held at the Chamber office from 9:30-11:30am on the first Friday of each month. The monthly meetings will include time for registration and open networking, the welcome and announcements, organized networking, the speaker and/or program, and the upcoming meeting announcement and closing.

For more information, email info@newnancowetachamber.org or call 770.253.2270. Make plans now to participate in this great business builder tool!

Chamber partners with UWG on 'Night School'

The Chamber has partnered with the University of West Georgia to bring our members and community a Special Feature Event for Spring 2017: The Other Night School.

In this series of six evenings, University of West Georgia professors Josh Byrd, Cale Self, Janet Donohoe, John V. Garner, Mark Schoon, and Nathan Rees come to Newnan to discuss topics in Music, Philosophy, and Art. Join us for a bit of wine and conversation!

These lectures will be held at the University of West Georgia Newnan Campus Main Lecture Hall. Remaining sessions include:

Tuesday, February 7, 6pm, THE CURIOUS USE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC IN AMERICAN CINEMA - Dr. Cale Self

Tuesday, February 21, 6pm, RETHINKING THE BODY - Dr. Janet Donohoe and Dr. John V. Garner

Tuesday, February 28, 6pm, RETHINKING WORK - Dr. Janet Donohoe and Dr. John V. Garner

Tuesday, April 11, 6pm, TRUTH AND LIES IN PHOTOGRAPHY - Prof. Mark Schoon

Tuesday, April 18, 6pm, ART AND PROPAGANDA: THE CURIOUS HISTORY OF POLITICS AND PAINTING- Dr. Nathan Rees

For more information, call The Chamber at 770.253.2270.

Jan. 27 is deadline to RSVP for Annual Meeting!

Our Annual Meeting is now just one week away, set for February 2, 2017, and this year's event will feature a Mystery Dinner Theater! The Annual Meeting is our annual celebration that serves as an opportunity to honor Chamber leadership and members who have made significant contributions to enhance our community throughout the previous year. 

This is the final week to RSVP. Tickets are $90 for individuals and $900 for a table of 10.

For more information on the Annual Dinner or for sponsorship information, contact Valerie at valerie@newnancowetachamber.org or call The Chamber at 770.253.2270. Or you can go ahead and reserve your seat now simply by clicking here.

Plan now to be a part of our 2016 Annual Report!

We're busy working on our 2016 special edition of our Annual Report to celebrate our 69th anniversary, and you can be a part of it! This premier publication will be featured in The Newnan Times-Herald on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. At left is our 2015 Annual Report, and you can still visit it online here.

This annual special edition is a great advertising opportunity for you to showcase your business in the community along with some of your Chamber peers, and we look forward to highlighting another successful year in your Chamber’s history. We are excited about this opportunity to share the Chamber story with our community, and we encourage all of our members to support this project.

An advertising specialist from The Newnan Times-Herald will be contacting Chamber members about advertising in this special edition. If you’re interested in advertising, you may email Colleen Mitchell at colleen@newnan.com or call Colleen directly at The Newnan Times-Herald at 770.683.1707. The advertising deadline is February 7. We appreciate your support of our 2016 Annual Report!

Cynthia Bennett is new Director of Programs

Cynthia Bennett has been named our new Director of Programs at the Newnan-Coweta Chamber.

Her duties will include leading Chamber programs such as the German Model Apprenticeship program, Leadership Coweta, the Business Women's Network, and the Chamber's Young Professionals. She will also be responsible for crafting and managing a dynamic small business support program and facilitating the Chamber's technology planning.

"How can I be anything but honored and energized to be joining this award-winning organization?" Bennett said. "Ken and I have enjoyed many benefits of membership in the Newnan-Coweta Chamber, and now I plan to create this same experience for other business owners. For nearly 30 years I have made my home in Coweta County. The quality of life is the result of collaboration between local government, businesses, nonprofits and civic organizations. I am looking forward to working for continued growth and prosperity in our community."

Bennett has an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Social Studies Education from Florida State University and a master's degree from George Washington University. She earned her M.A. in Education and Human Development, specializing in Educational Technology Leadership.

A two-time Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the State Economics Teacher of the Year, Bennett served from 1990-2015 in the Coweta County School System, serving at schools including O.P. Evans Middle, East Coweta Middle and Ellis G. Arnall Middle before moving to East Coweta High School, where she taught from 1999 until retiring in 2015. At East Coweta High, she served as an Advanced Placement Social Studies Teacher and Teacher Support Specialist. Prior to her career as an educator, she worked as the Director of Education for the Columbus Medical Center and as the Development Officer for Callaway Gardens.

Chamber President and CEO Candace Boothby said the Chamber is thrilled to have someone of Bennett's vast experience, talent, and strengths join the Chamber team.  "Cynthia's commitment to excellence and her proven, award-winning style are a perfect match for our Chamber. She will definitely be a big part of our success moving forward. We couldn't be more pleased."    

Bennett and her husband are co-owners of KRB Communications, Inc. Bennett also serves as president of the board of Meals on Wheels of Coweta, Inc., and sits on the board of the Coweta Community Foundation, where she serves as coordinator for the high school Community Service Team.

  

For more information, email info@newnancowetachamber.org or call 770.253.2270. 

UWG's Dr. Joey Smith to speak at NuLink Early Bird Forum

Dr. Joey Smith, chairman of the University of West Georgia’s Economics Department, will be the guest speaker at our January 24, 2017 NuLink Early Bird Forum. Smith will share a brief analysis of the state of our economy, a forecast of economic growth and employment and issues facing our community.

The NuLink Early Bird Forum breakfast will be held on January 24, 2017 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Rd. in Newnan. Admission is $20 for Chamber members and $50 general admission.

To register or for more information, please contact info@newnancowetachamber.org or call 770-253-2270.