
August 7, 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! Click Here to access the Syndicated Calendar Click here and like us on Facebook: Community Calendar of Events Info Have an event? Post it Here...... 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 to the calendar: http://www.swcountychamber.com This calendar is open to any event being hosted in Worth County or by a chamber member. Calendar of Events Import 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 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 Economic Development Authority 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 Executive Board Meeting 08/23/2018 Board of Directors 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 https://www.gachamber.com/ Employment Opportunities Click the link below: City of Sylvester Employment Opportunities http://www.cityofsylvester.com/Content/Default/1/7/0/about-us/employment-opportunities.html ________________ The Worth County Probate Court is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Clerk II position. To view image: http://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/2018ProbateCourtJobAnnouncement.jpg	Membership Committee Chris Shipp, Chair Welcome, New Chamber Members: El Metate II 602 West Franklin St. Sylvester, GA 31791 Phone: 229-821-3203 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/El-Metate-Sylvester-881748232026342/?ref=br_rs _________________________________ Chamber Weekly Business Spotlight: EMC Engineering 1344 US Hwy 19 South Suite A Leesburg, GA 31763 Phone: 229-435-6133 Fax: 229-439-7979 Website: http://www.emc-eng.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EMC.eng/ EMC Engineering Services, Inc. is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm providing services in the Southeastern United States. With eight offices throughout Georgia, EMC is strategically located to provide local planning, surveying, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction phase services. Founded in 1978, EMC has built a reputation for high quality, cost-effective projects, resulting in satisfied clientele. We provide services to a multitude of clients, including municipalities, government agencies, industries, institutions, development authorities, architects, commercial investors, and residential developers. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to recruiting and retaining professionals of high integrity and technical ability. 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! _________________________________ The Sylvester-Worth County would like to thank the following members for their renewal of membership: Southern Regional Technical College _______________________________ Chamber members please join us for our member's appreciation and networking event, 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. Members, please plan to bring a potential member to sign up. 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. To view image: http://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/2018MixNMingleInvitation8-21-2018.jpg _____________________________ 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 To view image: http://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/Taylor_Insurance_Flyer2_1.jpg Welcome Back! The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce would like to wish all the Administration, Teachers, Support Staff, Parents, and Students a great 2018-2019 School Year. We would also like to remind you to support our local retailers for all your school needs and clothes. Big Thanks! The Sylvester- Worth County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the City of Sylvester Police Department for hosting the 9th Annual Margaret White Night Out Against Crime event took place at Jeffords Park in Sylvester Friday night. The City of Sylvester Police Department hosted this fantastic event for the community. During this event, everyone enjoyed live music, free food, fun activities, and free school supplies. The goal of this event was to build relationships and connect with the community one on one. Thank you, City of Sylvester Police Department! Check out more pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SylvesterWorthCounty/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1766815523354940 ________________________________ The Sylvester - Worth County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone for showing their support at the Drive One 4UR Community. A BIG thank you to SunBelt Ford for hosting this event and allowing the community to raise $70,000 over the years. Check out more pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SylvesterWorthCounty/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1765130116856814 _______________________________ The Sylvester- Worth County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the City of Sylvester for hosting the Kid's Fishing Derby on August 4, 2018. It was a blast for all who attended. Thank you, City of Sylvester! 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 *****PLEASE READ*********** Education Committee Bill Settle-Chair 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. To view image: http://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/image.png _________________________________ Worth County Schools will be hosting an Open House on Friday, August 10, 2018. The times for each school are listed below: To view image: http://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/WelcomeBackOpenHouse.jpg _______________________________ "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. To view this image: http://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/2018Welcoming_RAMS_Team_(3).jpg 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. To view image: http://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/2018FarmersAppreciationSponsorshipletter.jpg Sylvester-Worth County Community Events Community 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. To view image: http://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/Volunteer_Recruitment_Fair_18.jpg ________________________________ Sylvester-Worth County Farmer's Market every Saturday. To view image: http://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/FARMERSMARKETFLYER.jpg _______________________________ 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. To view image: http://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/Kids_Day_2018.jpg _______________________________ The 2018 Worth County Rams Alumni Weekend will be held September 14-16, 2018. 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Chamber Weekly Newsletter - August 7, 2018