July 31, 2018
"Ask not what your community can do for you, but WHAT can you do for your community"

Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce

Community Calendar of Events

Have an upcoming event in the Sylvester-Worth County area? You can now post your event to our syndicated community calendar!
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Community Calendar of Events Info

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The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce would like to encourage you to submit all Worth County events to the Community Calendar on our website. We want everyone who lives or visits to know what is happening in our community. This calendar is open to the whole community. Churches, Businesses, Concerts, Civic Organizations, Fundraisers, etc...

We make every effort to ensure the events are posted, however, the best way to ensure your event is highlighted is to go to www.swcountychamber.com, click news & events, click calendar, and then follow instructions for submitting an event.

Click the link here to
 get tthe calendarhttp://www.swcountychamber.com

*This calendar is open to any event being hosted in Worth County or by a chamber member.*

Calendar of Events Import

"Employers in the Know" 2018 Seminars
08/01/2018

Kiwanis Club Meeting
08/01/2018

Night Out Against Crime
08/03/2018

Sunbeltt Ford Drive 4UR Community hosted by the Sylvester - Worth County Chamber of Commerce
08/04/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
08/04/2018

Kids' Fishing Derby
08/04/2018

City of Sumner Mayor & Council Meeting
08/06/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioner Workshop
08/07/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioners Workshop
08/07/2018

Kiwanis Club Meeting
08/08/2018

Worth County High School College & Career Academy Community Sneak Peek
08/09/2018

Economic Development Authority Meeting
08/09/2018

100 Mile Peanut Pickin Yard Sale Meeting Sylvester Committee
08/10/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
08/11/2018

"Welcoming RAMS Team"
08/13/2018

Downtown Development Authority Meeting
08/13/2018

Poulan City Council Meeting
08/14/2018

Kiwanis Club Meeting
08/15/2018

Retail/Tourism Committee Meeting
08/16/2018

Worth County Board of Education Meeting
08/16/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioners
08/16/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioners Meeting
08/16/2018

Human Trafficking Educational Opportunity
08/16/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
08/18/2018

AARP Safe Driver Class
08/18/2018

City of Sylvester Mayor and Council Meeting
08/20/2018

City of Sylvester Mayor and Council Meeting
08/20/2018

City of Warwick Council Meeting
08/21/2018

Agriculture/Farmers Appreciation Committee Meeting
08/21/2018

Membership Committee Meeting
08/21/2018

City of Warwick Council Meeting
08/21/2018

Kiwanis Club Meeting
08/22/2018

Board of Directors Meeting
08/23/2018

Executive Board Meeting
08/23/2018

Locate South GA LEADS meeting
08/23/2018

Locate South GA LEADS meeting
08/24/2018

Georgia Peanut Festival Pageant
08/25/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
08/25/2018

Bark in the Park Committee Meeting
08/27/2018

Poulan City Council Meeting
08/28/2018

Family Connections Meeting
08/28/2018

Kiwanis Club Meeting
08/29/2018

Volunteer Recruitment Fair
08/30/2018

Chamber Partners

 

Creating A Better State of Business - Georgia Chamber
 

 

Employment Opportunities

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Click the link below:
City of Sylvester Employment Opportunities
http://www.cityofsylvester.com/Content/Default/1/7/0/about-us/employment-opportunities.html


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The Worth County Probate Court is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Clerk II position.

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Membership Committee

Chris Shipp, Chair





Welcome, New Chamber Members:


Lucille Smith


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Chamber Weekly Business Spotlight:




Elite IMAGES Promotional Products
Heather Barnard
124 Liberty Avenue
P.O. Box 689
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: 229-777-0055
Fax: 229-777-0055
Website: http://eliteimagesusa.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EliteImagesPromotionalProducts/


We are a promotional product distributor and proud member of the Advertising Specialty Institute. Promotional products, also known as ad specialties, make up a nearly $17 billion dollar industry and are used by virtually every business in America. Why? Items like mugs, pens, and t-shirts are memorable and provide a better cost per impression for advertisers than almost every major marketing effort like TV, magazines and the Internet.
We are able to supply your company with every possible promotional product from over 3000 suppliers. With so many ad specialties available there is a huge opportunity for professionals like you to boost ROI and leave a lasting impression on your customers.
Our mission is to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional products.
 Looking for promotional products? You've come to the right site! Whether you are looking for a specific item or just browsing for ideas, our site is your one-stop source.




The Weekly Business Spotlight is a FREE member benefit!
Each week a business member with a Chamber Mini-Page is highlighted here and in all our social media outlets. Get your business features by setting up you FREE page today! Already have one? Make sure it's up-to-date because we'll use a picture from the page, and visitors will be reading what you have there!


 

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The Sylvester-Worth County would like to thank the following members for their renewal of membership:

 
The Albany Herald

WorkSource Southwest Georgia




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Please join us for the Sylvester- Worth County Bi-Annual Mix n' Mingle on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm at Southern Woods Plantation. There will be a special recognition for one of our Chamber Members from the State! RSVP your attendance to office staff no later than Friday, August 17, 2018.

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The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber is proud to present a new Chamber Member Benefit.

Find out how much you could save with Chamber Spectrum Benefits by being a member of the Sylvester-Worth Chamber.  
Call 229-776-7718 to set up an appointment for for information



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City of Sylvester

 

*********PLEASE READ*************
Effective July 1, 2018 
Rentals at The Hut in T.C. Jeffords park will be processed through Sylvester City Hall. For inquiries 
About renting The Hut please call (229) 776-8505.
Monday- Friday 8am to 5pm

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Join the City of Sylvester for the Kids' Fishing Derby on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 8:00 AM.

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Education Committee

Bill Settle-Chair

The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber's Education committee is working with the Worth County Board of Education to host this year's Worth County Schools New Hire Orientation on August 2-3, 2018.

If you would like to include something in their Welcome Bags please bring it to the Chamber of Commerce no later than July 27, 2018.   This is a great opportunity to expose your business to potential new customers as well as help us give them a great Sylvester-Worth County welcome.  
 
We are also looking for sponsors for breakfast and lunch for both days.  If you are interested in sponsoring either day please contact us at 229-776-7718 or email info@swcountychamber.com.  Please reference Worth County Schools New Hire Orientation.
 
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Bill Settle
Sylvester-Worth County Chamber Education Committee Chair
Worth County Schools Board of Education Superintendent
 
Karen M. Rackley
Sylvester-Worth County Chamber and Economic Development Authority
President/CEO

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Please join the Worth County Board of Education and Superintendent Bill Settle at a Sneak Peek of the new Worth County High School College & Career Academy Thursday, August 9, 2018, at 6:00 pm.




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Worth County Schools will be hosting an Open House on Friday, August 10, 2018. The times for each school are listed below:

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"Welcoming RAMS Team" Help us put the pieces together this year by being a member of our team in welcoming back students of the Worth County School District on August 13, 2018, from 7:20 am until 8:00 am.



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Farmer's Appreciation/Agriculture Commitee

Kaley Bowen

The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce Farmer's Appreciation/Agriculture Committee wants to encourage you to become a sponsor for our 2018 Farmer's Appreciation Dinner below is our sponsorship form. If you are interested, please contact the Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce office staff at 229-776-7718 or info@swcountychamber.com.



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Sylvester-Worth County Community Events

Community


Join us on August 3, 2018, from 6 pm until 9 pm at Jeffords Park for the Margaret White Night Out Against Crime.

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Join us for the Second Annual Sylvester-Worth County Badges for Life Blood Drive at the Night Out Against Crime Friday, August 3, 2018, 2 pm until 7 pm at Jefford's Park.

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Join us August 4, 2018, at The "Original" Sunbelt Ford in Sylvester to help raise money for your Community by test driving a New Ford Vehicle. Also, PLEASE Help Save a Life by Donating Blood on the BIG Red Bus.

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A Volunteer Recruitment Fair will be held on Thursday, August 30th, 2018 from 4:30 until 7:30 pm at the Tift Regional Event Center.

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Sylvester-Worth County Farmer's Market every Saturday.

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Men United, Inc. and Family Connections will host the 2018 Kids Day in the Park on Saturday, September 1st, 2018 from 11 am until 4 pm at TC Jeffords Park.

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The 2018 Worth County Rams Alumni Weekend will be held September 14-16, 2018.

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Chamber Weekly Newsletter - July 31, 2018