“CHAMBER NEWS”
Monthly Publication of the Elbert County
Chamber of Commerce
www.elbertga.com
April, 2015
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
ELBERTON ARTS CENTER
You are invited to join the City of Elberton, the
Elbert Theatre Foundation, Encore Productions and the
Elbert County Chamber of Commerce for the grand
opening of the newly renovated Elberton Arts Center on
Thursday, April 30th between 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The
Arts Center is located behind the Elbert Theatre.
Refreshments will be served by McIntosh Coffee Shoppe
and a short tour of the building will be given so the
community has a chance to see just how far the space has
come from its beginning in its auto dealership days. The
Business After Hours event will feature some good luck
rituals to bring good fortune to the new facility and will be
led by Toni King and Michael Blackston. A photo timeline
of the renovation process from start-to-finish will also be
on display. The Chamber of Commerce will conduct a
ribbon cutting ceremony right at 5:30 p.m. All of our
theatre friends, family and patrons are welcome to join us
for this short dedication ceremony after work on the last
Thursday in April. We hope to see you there!
BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
The Community Pride Committee of the Elbert County
Chamber of Commerce selected A-1 Tire as Business of the
Month for April. Pictured at the recognition were front row:
(l-r) Lydia Lamar, Russell Anderson, Danny Smith and Adam
Gaddy. Back row: (l-r) Leann Smith, Milton Scott, Jason
Smith, Val Evans and Bill Brown. Congratulations to A-1
Tire.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
The Chamber would like to welcome the
following into our membership:
Walter & Shirley McNeely
Burdette Concepts
Please call the Chamber office if you know of potential
members that we may contact about membership.
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH
CHAMBER DUES
Chamber dues have been mailed and we hope
you will take the time to renew your
investment in your community for 2015-2016
by rejoining the Chamber. Remember that Chamber
dues are tax deductible as a business expense.
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The Community Pride Committee of the Elbert County
Chamber of Commerce selected Rehabmart as Entrepreneur of
the Month for April. Pictured at the recognition were front
row: (l-r) Lydia Lamar, Ashlee McCarty, Sandra Adams, Judy
Erlandson and Chastity Bellew. Back Row: (l-r) Bill Brown,
Brandon Erlandson, LaDonna Biggs, Kelly Driver, Jason
Smith, Leann Smith and Val Evans. Congratulations to
Rehabmart.
CHAMBER’S 91st ANNUAL MEETING
The 91st Annual Meeting of the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce was held on March 26th at the Rock
Gym with Bill Curry as the guest speaker. His presentation was the enjoyed by everyone in attendance.
Receiving awards this year were:
Award of Achievement - The JROTC Program
Community Service Award - Elbert County Fire Dept
Industry of the Year Award - Star Granite and Bronze
Native Citizen Award - Mitch Ginn
Thanks to PJo Phelps for serving as Chairman for 2014-2015 and many thanks to the Banquet Committee,
Awards Committee, Iris Garden Club, Renee Hunt, Petal Pusher Florist, Sun Printing, our sponsors, AnMed
Health/Elbert Memorial Hospital, Eagle Granite, Elberton Federal Savings & Loan, Elberton Granite Association, Phelps Therapy Services and Pinnacle Bank, Andrea Bradford, the Elbert County Government and everyone that had a part in helping to make our 91st Annual Meeting a success. We look forward to next year’s
meeting.
Major (ret) Edward Lovin, PJo Phelps
Master Sgt. (ret) Allan Homer
PJo Phelps & Rick Mewborn
Rusty Adams & PJo Phelps
PJo Phelps & Mitch Ginn
ANNUAL WSGC SENIOR LIVING EXPO
WSGC Radio will be having their Annual Senior Citizen Expo on Thursday, May 21st. For more information
you may call Susie Larson at 706-213-1051.
BOWMAN BIG IRON CRANK UP
The City of Bowman would like to invite you to the Bowman Big Iron Crank Up on April
18th. To start the event, Bingo will be held on Friday night the 17th with the festival beginning at 9:00 am on Saturday morning with yard sales along Hwy 17 and art and crafts
on the Bowman Square. The Bowman Park will be host to antique hit & miss engines,
tractors, food and entertainment. For more information on the Iron Crank Up, you may
call 706-680-5273 or email:[email protected]. The event will take place rain or shine.
SPRING JAAM
Jim-Ree Museum will host its annual festival “Spring JAAM” on Saturday, May 9th. The event will begin
with Jim-Ree’s seventh annual 5K Run/Walk to be followed with vendors selling their wares, local entertainment and gospel singing. The day will culminate with a community concert, on the courtyard, featuring the
Night Affair Band from Greenville, SC. This is a fundraiser that will help Jim-Ree complete the renovation of
the museum. For more information about the festival or the 5K, you may call Jimmy White at 706-408-4448.
UPCOMING SBA WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Even though the State of Georgia recognizes the third week of February as “Small Business Week,” we like to support
and celebrate our small businesses year round! This month, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is hosting a series
of workshops and webinars geared towards strengthening small businesses. The following are just a few of the topics
available, and we encourage you to take advantage of these no-cost opportunities!
April 21, 2015, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, WEBINAR - Doing Business With the Federal Government
April 23, 2015, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Atlanta, Georgia - Overview of SBA Programs and Services
April 29, 2015, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Atlanta, Georgia - SBA Business Loan Requirements
If you have any questions about any of the courses or any other resources for small businesses, please contact Beth
Eavenson at (706) 213-2124.
UPCOMING EVENTS-DATES
BOARD MEETING DATES 2015/2016
April 18 - Bowman Iron Crank Up
April 25 - EMH Foundation Duck Derby
April 25 - EMH Foundation Corn Hole Tournament
April 25 - FAD Fest - Elberton Arts Center
April 27/30 - Money Management Classes-Elbert Library
April 30 - Business After Hours Elberton Arts Center
May 7 - Chamber Board Meeting
May 7
June 4
July 2
August 6
September 3
October 1
November 5
(For detail on any of these events, please call the Chamber - 706-283-5651)
THE ELBERT COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
and
THE ELBERTON ARTS CENTER
INVITE YOU TO ATTEND
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thursday, April 30th
5:30 til 7:00.
Location - Behind the Elbert Theatre