September 11, 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

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 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

Poulan City Council Meeting
09/11/2018

Poulan City Council Meeting
09/11/2018

Kiwanis Club Meeting
09/12/2018

Economic Development Authority Meeting
09/13/2018

Book Signing With Bruce Pittman and Allison Kilcrease
09/13/2018

Worth County Rams Alumni Weekend
09/14/2018- 09/16/2018

100 Mile Peanut Pickin Yard Sale Meeting Sylvester Committee
09/14/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
09/15/2018

City of Sylvester Mayor and Council Meeting
09/17/2018

Bark in the Park Committee Meeting
09/17/2018

City of Sylvester Mayor and Council Meeting
09/17/2018

City of Warwick Council Meeting
09/18/2018

Agriculture/Farmers Appreciation Committee Meeting
09/18/2018

City of Warwick Council Meeting
09/18/2018

Events Committee Meeting
09/19/2018

Kiwanis Club Meeting
09/19/2018

Executive Board Meeting
09/20/2018

Worth County Board of Education Meeting
09/20/2018

Board of Directors Meeting
09/20/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioners
09/20/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioners
09/20/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioners Meeting
09/20/2018

BFHS Bark in the Park
09/22/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
09/22/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
09/22/2018

Bark in the Park
09/22/2018

Poulan City Council Meeting
09/25/2018

Family Connections Meeting
09/25/2018

Kiwanis Club Meeting
09/26/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
09/29/2018

Drive 4UR School
09/29/2018

City of Sumner Mayor & Council Meeting
10/01/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioner Workshop
10/02/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioner Workshop
10/02/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioners Workshop
10/02/2018

Locate South GA LEADS meeting
10/03/2018

Kiwanis Club Meeting
10/03/2018

Locate South GA LEADS meeting
10/04/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
10/06/2018

Education Committee Meeting
10/08/2018

Government Committee Meeting
10/08/2018

Downtown Development Authority Meeting
10/08/2018

Poulan City Council Meeting
10/09/2018

Poulan City Council Meeting
10/09/2018

Kiwanis Club Meeting
10/10/2018

Economic Development Authority Meeting
10/11/2018

100 Mile Peanut Pickin Yard Sale Meeting Sylvester Committee
10/12/2018

100 Mile Peanut Pickin Yard Sale
10/13/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
10/13/2018

City of Sylvester Mayor and Council Meeting
10/15/2018

City of Sylvester Mayor and Council Meeting
10/15/2018

City of Warwick Council Meeting
10/16/2018

Agriculture/Farmers Appreciation Committee Meeting
10/16/2018

City of Warwick Council Meeting
10/16/2018

Kiwanis Club Meeting
10/17/2018

Worth County Board of Education Meeting
10/18/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioners
10/18/2018

Worth County Board of Commissioners Meeting
10/18/2018

Georgia Peanut Festival 6 PM until 12 Midnight
10/19/2018

Georgia Peanut Festival Gospel Singing
10/19/2018

Georgia Peanut Festival 8 AM until 4 PM
10/20/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
10/20/2018

Poulan City Council Meeting
10/23/2018

Family Connections Meeting
10/23/2018

Peter Pan Peanut Butter Pets and Pals Parade
10/25/2018

Executive Board Meeting
10/25/2018

Board of Directors Meeting
10/25/2018

Pets and Pals Parade
10/25/2018

The Sylvester's Farmer's Market
10/27/2018

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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Business Resources


SBDC GrowSmart

If your business is ready for growth, GrowSmart gives you the tools and strategies to reach your goals. GrowSmart was developed by the University of Georgia SBDC to meet the needs of growing businesses. Combining the latest ideas with timeless principles, UGA SBDC training has helped thousands of business owners build a foundation for growth. GrowSmart is the product of our experience and commitment to Georgia's small businesses.
Application required.
Contact us for information on our Early Bird Pricing

Albany GrowSmart starts September 13th--don't miss out!

                                                                
https://www.georgiasbdc.org/growsmart/

In memory of September 11, 2001. Never forget...

Membership Committee

Chris Shipp, Chair





Welcome, New Chamber Members:

Rob Martin

Cypress Pond Farms
(Look for more exciting information to come)



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Chamber Weekly Business Spotlight:




Heart of the Home
April Kirkman
104 N. Main St
Sylvester, Georgia 31791
(229) 821-3258
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/Heartofthehome.ga/

Heart of the Home is a farmhouse furnishings and home decor store. 



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 French Market

Run For Your Lungs!

Worth County Touchdown Club




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New Member Benefit!





The Sylvester Local  News is offering a New Chamber Member Benefit All NEW members receive a Buy One/Get One Free offer from the Sylvester Local News. You may purchase any size ad UP TO a 1/2 page and get the same size ad FREE the following week!  To qualify for this offer please contact, Nicole Jones at 229-776-3991.

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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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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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Government Committee

Becky Geer-Chair


Elections are coming up and we want you to stay informed about upcoming elections. Please see the attached link which directs you to the Board of Elections webpage! We encourage you to use your right to vote!

https://www.worthelections.com/

Congratulations!

The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Digital Express Wireless on their success.

From Dale Lackey:

We are proud to announce that Digital Express Wireless in Sylvester has earned the Store of Excellence Elite Customer Experience! This is a great achievement and we would like to thank everyone that has supported our store. We continue to ask if you need any help with your wireless needs to come and see us. We are located at 620 D East Franklin Street, in Sylvester, Ga!

Sylvester-Worth County Community Events

Community

Join the Best Friends Humane Society for this year's Bark in the Park on September 22, 2018, from 9 am until 4 pm!


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Let's Fill the Downtown Area with Scarecrows!

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Sylvester-Worth County Farmer's Market every Saturday.

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Mark Your Calendars!
September 29, 2018, from 9 am to 1 pm at Sunbelt Ford!
DRIVE 4 UR SCHOOL!
 




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

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Upcoming Event Applications and Sponsorships

Bark in the Park is on September 22. Be sure to get your Sponsorship Forms and Vendor Forms filled out and turned in. You don't want to miss this Event!

Sponsorship Application

For a printable version click here: 
https://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/BFHSSponsorship.pdf


Vendor Application 

For a printable version click here:
https://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/BFHSVendorApp.pdf



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The 100-mile Peanut Pickin' Yard Sale is approaching fast. Be sure to get your Vendor applications in by October 3, 2018! Contact the Karen Singletary at 229-773-7716 with any questions. Food Vendors must apply for a temporary permit with the Health Department. The Health Department Fee is $50 until 9/13/18 and $75 from 9/14/2018 until 10/3/2018. The Health Department phone number is 229-777-2168.

For printable version click here: 
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"Plowing Proud for Peanuts"
The 55th Annual Georgia Peanut Festival is October 19th & 20th!

Don't miss out on getting those applications in for the parade or to be a vendor! Peanut Festival Parade applications are due by October 1st and the fee is $30.
Peanut Festival Vendor applications are due by September 7th or there is a $50 late charge. All Food Vendors must contact the Health Department at 229-777-2168. All food vendors must get a temporary permit through the health department. The permit is $50 until 9/20/2018 and $75 from 9/21/2018 until 10/3/2018.



Parade Application

For Printable version click here: 
https://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/2018Peanut_Festival_Parade_Application_.pdf

Arts and Crafts Vendor Application

For printable version click here:
https://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/2018_Arts__Craft_Vendor_Application_FINAL2dayapp_(1)_(1).pdf


Food Vendor Application

For printable version click here: 
https://chamberorganizer.com/sylvesterworthcc/docs/2018_Food_Vendor_Application_(1).pdf
Chamber Weekly Newsletter - September 11, 2018