ISSUE
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WEEKLY
NEWSLETTER
OF THE
LIBERTY
COUNTY
CHAMBER OF
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Table of Contents
Chamber Column
p. 2
Column by Charlene
Parlett
p.11
Member to Member
Spotlight
p. 18
Chamber events
p. 21
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No column
today!
I hope you
have a
wonderful
weekend!
Liberty
County
Blog
Make sure
to stop by
our website
and check
out our new
blog. A new
entry will
be posted
every week.
You can
view all of
our blog
posts at
http://libert
ycounty.org
/category/
news/rightblend/
MEMBER
TO
MEMBER
CARDS
ARE IN! !
Stop by the
Chamber
office at
425 W.
Oglethorpe
Hwy. to pick
up your
cards.
Recent
Chamber
PHOTOS
Go check
out all of
the
photos
on our
website
at
http://liber
tycounty.o
rg/newsevents/ph
otogallery/
United Military
Care raising funds
for emergency
services
United Military Care is
partnering with the Atlanta
Track Club and has
received 100 Peachtree
Road Race bibs to sell to
raise funds for emergency
services to our military.
Hurry they will go fast. All
registrations must be paid in
full no later than June 10,
2015 to receive the code
for your bib and all of the
goodies that come along
with running in the
Peachtree.
It's simple, click the button
below and buy your bib for
$150.00. If you are not a
runner and want to help with
the cost of bringing in 5
teams of active military (one
for each branch) and 1
team of military children you
can click here to make a
donation. We are all
running for military kids this
year because they serve
too! All money raised will be
used towards programs for
military kids throughout
Georgia, including starting
Kilometer Kids clubs at
various military bases.
SBDC Offering New Class
“Location Isn’t Everything”
This class is designed for existing and new business owners that are
looking for a physical location to lease or purchase. It will take an
owner through the process starting with identifying an ideal location to
the actual signing of the lease or purchase agreement. Topics that are
covered include: lease legalities, site selection, rent calculations,
negotiations, additional costs that may be incurred, potential landlord
contributions, and zoning. Resources for demographic research will be
introduced and demonstrated as well as other local resources for
business owners.

Expert advice from SBDC Business Consultant Becky
Brownlee

Business Approval Process walk-through by Cristy
Lawrence and Aislee Jackson with the City of Savannah

Appropriate legal structures for your business and lease
legalities with attorney Daniel Crook of HunterMaclean
Class size is limited. Reserve your seat soon!
Register at www.savannahsbdc.org
or call 912-651-3200 for more information.
Facebook
Be sure to claim
your Facebook
username if you
have a page for
your business!
Here are a
couple of links
below with
instructions.
https://www.face
book.com/help/
121237621291
199
https://www.face
book.com/help/p
ages/usernames
E-News
Advertisement
Chamber
members can
place a full
page ad in
E-News for
$35 per
week. Email
publicrelatio
ns@libertyco
unty.org for
more
information
SCORE is volunteer business people helping small business people solve
business problems. Volunteers give freely of their time, energy and
knowledge to help others.
A local SCORE mentor schedules weekly appointments in our office on
Wednesdays. If you or someone you know needs advice about starting
a business, call our office to schedule an appointment at
912-368-4445.
SCORE also offers FREE webinars on various topics that
may pertain to your business.
Check out their informative webinars here:
https://www.score.org/onlineworkshops/tab-a
Liberty/Long County Special Olympics
Date: May 8, 2015
Location: Liberty County Recreation Department
Time: 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
LCSS Musical Explosion
Date: May 16, 2015
Location: LCSS Performing Arts Center
Time: 6:00 PM
Liberty County High School Graduation
Date: May 22, 2015
Location: Donell Woods Stadium
Time: 7:30 PM
Bradwell Institute Graduation
Date: May 23, 2015
Location: Olvey Field
Time: 8:00 PM
COMMUNITY
OF INSPIRED
WOMEN
OFFERING
SCHOLARSHIP
The Community
of Inspired
Women is
providing a
$1000
scholarship for
one female
over the age
of 19 in Liberty
or Long County.
Applications
are being
accepted until
April 30, 2015.
For more
information,
visit the
following link:
http://www.com
munityofinspire
dwomen.org/ins
pired-womanscholarship/
Or Email:
communityofins
piredwomen@g
mail.com
M2M Discount Spotlight
This year, each of our businesses
that purchased a premium spot on
the back of the M2M card will be
highlighted in our E-News, social
media and Chamber events. Vaden
Nissan and Jimmy Shanken,
REALTOR are both in the Spotlight
for May. Take a look at the flyers for
each business on this page and your
M2M card to take advantage of the
savings! Thank you to Vaden
Nissan and Jimmy Shanken
for offering these discounts and
participating in our M2M program!
Remember to Shop Local, Shop
Liberty!
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce is entering the
fourth year of our successful Member to Member Discount
Program. With over 90 members participating, business to
business relationships are at the core of our mission. With
this program members can provide special offers and
discounts directly to other members and their employees.
All members of the Chamber receive a membership card
when they join, as well as one for each employee. Members
also have access to a full list of discounts on the Chamber’s
website www.libertycounty.org.
The discount cards, when flashed at participating member
businesses, save money instantly on purchases. The main
purpose of the card is to verify membership in order to
receive discounts. Participating businesses this year will also
be given a plaquard to display as a way to prompt people to
remember their discounts.
We encourage you to choose a discount or offer that is
appropriate to your business, 10% off any item or a specialty
item in your shop; 10% off of services for a first time
customer; 15% off a first contract for services; a free visit for
consultation; or a discounted rate for monthly services. These
are just some examples of what you can do. To join the M2M
Program please contact the Chamber office today at 368.4445
or email [email protected].
Our goal is to keep more of Liberty County dollars in
Liberty County, so Shop Local, Shop Liberty!
Discover a new way to shop, support and save by taking
advantage of this awesome program!
Liberty County
Recreation
Department
UPCOMING
PROGRAMS
SIGN UP NOW FOR THE
FOLLOWING:
After School Program: Starts the
first day of school and continues
throughout the school year.
Provides transportation from
school to the Shuman Center
where participants have
activities, snack, and study time.
For children in Kindergarten
through 5th grade, the cost is $45
per week. A limited number of
slots are available.
LCRD DANCE PROGRAM
Registration is now underway at
the Liberty County Recreation
Department for the LCRD Dance
Program. The program is for boys
and girls ages 5-17. All classes
will be conducted at the Liberty
County Community Complex in
Midway on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 6-8pm starting
January 7, 2015. The fee is $20
per child per month. Registration
may be accomplished at the LCRD
Office in Hinesville, the Liberty
County Community Complex in
Midway, or on-line at
www.lcrd.net. Proof of age is
required for all first time
registrations and cash or checks
are the only accepted forms of
payment. For additional
information call 876-5359 or 8843500.
This program is centered for HipHop but also includes Marching,
Struts, Splits, Kicks, Rollovers,
Cartwheels, Toe Touches, Back
Bends, and Deathdrops. All
moves are taught during dance
sessions. Once these techniques
are learned, group dance will be
taught consisting of 9-12 eight
counts.
LCRD INSANITTY LIVE:
INSANITY Live is a High Intensity
Interval Training (HIIT) class that
focuses on strength and endurance.
The class is taught at a mild,
moderate speed and intensity so
that you can pick the speed and
variation of the exercise that will
give you the most of your hour. This
class is for everyone. No matter your
age or fitness level, come spend an
hour with us and find out how much
fun you can have!
Classes are held each Monday and
Wednesday from 10 to 11am,
beginning April 6th at the Liberty
County Community Complex in
Midway. The cost is $5 per class,
paid at each class attended. For
additional information call 8843500.
For additional information
call 876-5359 or go to
www.lcrd.net.
Hinesville Area Arts Council
Events & Art Classes
Oil Painting Lesson
Teaching Bob Ross Technique Oil Painting. Everything is included, just bring yourself. You
make it and take it! Landscapes, seascapes, floral or wildlife. $40 per class and pre-registration
is required. Classes are held on the 4th Saturday and Sunday of each month. Contact Nancy
Melchor for more information, 912-335-6655 or 954-494-6192 or email
[email protected]
Stroke-by-Stroke Painting Party
Complete a step-by-step painting with a certified art instructor and other party-goers. Bring your
favorite beverages and create a masterpiece to take home. Private parties are also available.
Pre-registration is required by calling Courtney at (254) 258-2107 . Cost is $25, Please call or
email to indicate that you would like to reserve a spot. (254) 258-2107 or
[email protected]
Art Classes for All Ages
Second Saturday of the Month
Big Hands, Little Hands- Ages 3-6 with and adult 10:00-11:30am. Parents/guardians help their
little ones to create special artwork.
Variety Studio Art for Kids- Ages 7-11 from 12:00-1:30pm. Explore sculpture, paint, and different
materials each month.
Variety Studio Art for Teens- Ages 12-16 from 2:00-3:30pm. Join other teens in practicing
drawing, painting, sculpture, and other forms of art in a fun atmosphere.
Every First and Third Monday
Adult Art Classes- Ages 17+ from 6:00-7:30pm. This class is designed for beginners as well as
those who have moderate experience with art and design. Join other adults while exploring
drawing, painting, sculpture, and bits of art history.
All classes $10 per person (or parent and child) or 3 for $25. Register or learn more at (315)
447-2528 or [email protected] spaces are limited so please call ahead.
Check out what all the HAAC has to offer at www.hinesvillearts.com
Upcoming Chamber Events
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