October 31 Chamber Weekly Newsletter

Vote Early!

Thank You Renewals!

Called to Care of Worth County
(229) 776-7201
Poulan, Ga 31781
Facebook - Chamber Page
Member Since: 05/12/2017

Bloomers Floral Design LLC
(229) 776-2667
206 N Main Street
Sylvester, Ga 31791
Facebook - Chamber Page
Member Since: 09/24/2019

Johnson Family Christmas
(229) 395-5530
1098 Story Road
Sylvester, Ga 31791
Chamber Page
Member Since: 09/26/2022

Job Openings!

Tyson Steel Buildings
Loading Crew & Drivers
If interested in applying, please call (229) 776-7588 or email jbutt@tysonsteel.com

Business Bootcamp

Need help starting a new business?

Did you know the Sylvester-Worth County Chamber has a whole tab on our website dedicated to helping new business owners?

Our Business Bootcamp page is full of resources, forms, and links to help you on your journey and to help our community thrive! Just click here to see all of the help you have right here at your fingertips.

Enter for A Chance to Win!

One Digital HR Corner

IRS Announces PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2024

 
Final Forms and Instructions for 2023 ACA Reporting Released


Affordable Care Act: 2024 Compliance Checklist

News from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce


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Run For Your Lungs!


To register for the run, click here.
To sponsor the run, click here.

News from the US Chamber of Commerce


Click here to see more news from the US Chamber of Commerce!
Click here to see more of the US Chamber of Commerce's Newsletter!

Sponsorship Opportunity!

Run for your Lungs
Deadline: November 4, 2023

Sponsorships begin at $250
For each $250, you will get 2 participant bibs/packets with shirt, good bag, etc.

For more information and to sponsor the 2023 run, please click here.

What Would You Like to See?

We are excited to serve you all Sylvester-Worth County!

In an effort to serve you best, we would like to hear from you and gather ideas on what you would like to see from your Chamber!

Feel free to give us a call or send us an email.
229.776.7718
info@swcountychamber.com

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Happy Halloween!

Annual Award Nominations Start Tomorrow!



Voting for these awards begins tomorrow and will last until November 30th. You can vote three different ways: by picking up and submitting a paper ballot in person, voting on our website, or through our Google form.

Links for all online voting will be available tomorrow on our social media platforms.

The Business of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year nominees must be members of the Chamber of Commerce. To check this, you can use our business directory on our website:

https://www.swcountychamber.com/directory

The Goodwill Ambassador of the Year and Lifetime Achievement nominees do NOT have to be members of the Chamber.

To see the criteria for each award, please visit our Award Programs tab on our website:

https://www.swcountychamber.com/copy-of-award-programs

Start thinking about your nominees and be ready to nominate tomorrow!

Upcoming Events!

Sumner Spooktacular Halloween
10/31/2023
06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Sumner City Hall
706 Walnut Street
Sumner, GA 31789

TRICK OR TREAT AT ASTRO
10/31/2023
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM E
ASTRO
407 MAIN ST
Sylvester, GA 31791

Destiny Fitness Zumba Class Costume Contest
10/31/2023
5:30 PM
Destiny Fitness
Sylvester, Ga 31791

El Metate Halloween Party
10/31/2023
All Day
El Metate
Sylvester, Ga 31791

Kiwanis Club Meeting
11/01/2023 & 11/08/2023
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Chamber Annex

Hayride & Bonfire
11/04/2023
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Unity Baptist Church
101 E Bryant Drive
Sylvester, Ga 31791

City of Sylvester Mayor and Council Meeting
11/06/2023
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Government Committee Meeting
11/06/2023
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
205 E. Pope Street Sumner Room (downstairs)
Sylvester, GA 31791

County Board of Commission Meeting
11/07/2023
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Executive Board of Directors Meeting
11/09/2023
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

BFHS Monthly Meeting
11/09/2023
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
TBD

Board of Education Meeting
11/09/2023
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Economic Development Authority Meeting
11/09/2023
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Silenced No More: Sexual Assault Awareness
11/11/2023
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Mary Alice Shipp Building
Sylvester, GA 31791
Sexual Assault Awareness 

Downtown Development Authority Meeting
11/13/2023
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Time: 9:00 am
Where: Sylvester Worth County Chamber - 122 N Main St Sylvester, GA 31791
The DDA meets every 2nd Monday of the month.

Downtown Development Authority Meeting
11/13/2023
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Town of Sumner Mayor and Council Meeting
11/13/2023
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Best Friends Humane Society Bingo Night
11/14/2023
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
209 US Hwy 82
Poulan, GA 31781
Join Best Friends Humane Society for a fun night of Bingo.  

Peanut Festival!

The 59th Annual Peanut Festival was a huge success!

We would like to give a big THANK YOU to our sponsors for this year's event! None of it would have been possible without you. We would also like to thank everyone who volunteered, our vendors, the City of Sylvester, and the Peanut Festival Committee. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for photos from the event.



Time to start planning next year's festival!

Christmas in November

🎄Christmas in November!🎄

We are collecting donations for our Annual Christmas Clearing House and we kindly ask that you consider making a donation.

*Non-Perishable Food Collection*

For each month leading up to our giveaway in December, we will be asking for certain items. Of course, donations are not limited to these items.

We welcome any of the following items:
Non-Perishable Food
Toys (Ages 0-10)
Socks
Books
Learning Toys
Scarves
Clothing (0-10 years)
Blankets
Space Heaters
& Much More
Please No Knives, Guns, or Swords

All donations made go directly back to the Sylvester-Worth County Community.
We kindly ask that all donated items be new!
No donation is too small!

Now Accepting Applications for Leadership Worth!

The Leadership Worth Steering Committee of the Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2024 Leadership Worth program! Join a community of changemakers, connect with local leaders, and make a lasting impact.



Applications are open until November 30th.
To apply, click here.
Don't miss your chance to lead the way!

Thank You Sponsors!

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