Chamber Tidbit Tuesday - Welcome Kayla Myers!

Welcome New Member!

Kat's Bat & Tackle Shop / Kat's Aquatics & Reptile Supply Shop
3603 Hwy 82 West
Sylvester, Ga 31791
Join Date: 9/27/2024

Dynamic Spirits
1003 W Franklin Street
Sylvester< Ga 31791
Join Date: 9/30/2024

Thank You 2024 Renewals!

Shell Rapid Lube / Southern Express Lube
(229) 777-0932
1001 W Franklin Street
Sylvester, Ga 31791
Facebook - Website - Chamber Page
Member Since: 01/01/2001

Bailey Powersports, LLC
(229) 364-3577
1484 Massey Airport Road
Sylvester, Ga 31791
Facebook - Chamber Page
Member Since: 03/08/2022

Eggs & Issues Political Forum

Now Taking Leadership Worth Applications!

Job Openings!

Ruth's Cottage & The Patticake House
Ruth's Cottage Shelter Advocate PRN
Part-time with weekend shifts, including some overnight and holidays. Must have a current GA Driver's License and dependable transportation. Job will include working with adult victims of sexual assault, including working in a hospital setting.

Transporter Advocate
Full-time with benefits. Must have a current GA Driver's License with a clear record of safe driving. Job will include transporting clients of RCPCH on the agency's 15 passenger bus, training to work within the emergency shelter, and will be considered an advocate.

For more information, please click here
If interested, please click here

Best Friends Humane Society
Position will include, but not limited to, kennel tech (cleaning, baths, etc.), help with enrichment, intakes, and adoptions
Must be 18+ and have dependable transportation
If interested, please stop by in person or email resume to director@bfhsworth.com

WALB News 10
IT Manager
Position will oversee the operation of all networking and computer equipment across multiple departments within the facility
If interested, please click here

One Digital HR Corner

Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2024
Group health plan sponsors must provide the annual Medicare Part D creditable coverage disclosure notices to Medicare-eligible individuals before Oct. 15, 2024 -- the start date of the annual enrollment period for Medicare Part D.

5th Circuit Upholds DOL's Authority to Set Minimum Salary Requirement for White-collar Exemptions
The 5th circuit has held that the U.S. Department of Labor's authority to define and delimit the terms of the executive, administrative and professional exemptions includes the power to set a minimum salary requirement for white-collar exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Business Bootcamp

Did you know we have 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.

SBDC Training Opportunities


The Small Business Development Center offers a wide variety of in-person and virtual seminars to help grow your small business. Click here to learn more!

News from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce


The Georgia Chamber of Commerce serves you by acting as the voice of Georgia's business community. They are consistently advocating for policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and prosperity across the state. Click here to learn more about what the Georgia Chamber does for you.

News from the US Chamber of Commerce


The US Chamber of Commerce represents millions of businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions across the US. They promote policies that enhance competitiveness, invite innovation, and drive economic growth. Click here to learn more about what the US Chamber does for you.

Sponsorship Opportunities!

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Welcome our New President/CEO!

Upcoming Events!

BFHS Bingo
10/01/2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Sweet Caroline's
123 E. Front St.
SYLVESTER, GA 31791-2192

CASA Volunteer Training
10/01/2024 , 10/08/2024 , 10/15/2024
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM

County Board of Commission Meeting
10/01/2024
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

AA Meeting
10/01/2024 , 10/04/2024 , 10/08/2024 , 10/11/2024 , 10/15/2024
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Every Tuesday and Friday night at 7:30pm at the old Board of Education Building off Isabella Street.

Kiwanis Club Meeting
10/02/2024 & 10/09/2024
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Chamber Annex
301 E Franklin St
SYLVESTER, GA 31791-2192

4H Village Community Garden Healthy Living
10/03/2024 & 10/10/2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Village Community Garden
Th Ag Village Trail
Sylvester, GA 31791

Starting a Food Product Business in Georgia
10/03/2024- 10/04/2024
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Golden Triangle
4344 Albany Highway
Dawson, GA 39842

RamTech Board of Directors Meeting
10/03/2024
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Worth County High School
407 West Bryant Dr
Sylvester, GA 31791
Held in the same room as previous Board meetings.  Front doors will be open.

WCHS Rams Football- Thomasville- Away
10/04/2024
08:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Rams vs. Thomasville in Thomasville

Kids Morning Out
10/05/2024
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pinson Memorial Church
109 E. Pope St.
Sylvester, GA 31791
Stories, games, activities and fun on the first Saturday morning each month.

Clothes Closet
10/05/2024
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pinson Memorial Church
109 E. Pope St.
Sylvester, GA 31791
Clothes closet open to the public on the first Saturday of the month

WCHS Competition Cheer Schedule
10/05/2024
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
The WCHS Competition Cheer Schedule is posted to the district calendar and on our WCHS Competition Cheer Athletic webpage - https://wchs.worthschools.net/.../competition-cheerleading

Food Pantry
10/05/2024
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pinson Memorial Church
109 E. Pope St.
Sylvester, GA 31791
Food Pantry open/food box give away first Saturday of each month

Sporting Clays Tournament Fundraiser
10/05/2024
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Scout Service Center
3005 N Ashley Street
Valdosta, GA 31602

Beginner Soap Making class at KSM
10/05/2024
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Kelly Street Market
116 E Kelly Street
Sylvester, GA 31791

City of Sylvester Mayor and Council Meeting
10/07/2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Meet & Greet - Kayla Myers
10/09/2024
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Sylvester-Worth County Chamber
122 N Main Street
Sylvester, GA 31791

BFHS Monthly Meeting
10/10/2024
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Board of Education Meeting
10/10/2024
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Economic Development Authority Meeting
10/10/2024
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

32nd Annual Lem Griffin Wild Game Dinner, Auction & Gun Raffle
10/10/2024
05:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Albany's Exchange Club Fairgrounds
810 S Westover Blvd
Albany, GA 31707

Gatsby Gala
10/10/2024
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
The Ocala House
640 GA-32
Leesburg, GA 31763

WCHS Rams Football- Berrien County- Home
10/11/2024
07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Rams vs. Berrien County in Sylvester

100 Mile peanut Pickin' Yard Sale
10/12/2024
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
The Sylvester locations will be in Historoic Dowtown Sylvester at the Train Depo across from City Hall and the Parking Lot across from the Welcome tent at the Chamber.

Dynamic Spirits Ribbon Cutting
10/12/2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dynamic Spirits
1003 W Franklin Street
Sylvester, GA 31791

Education Committee Meeting
10/14/2024
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Sylvester - Worth County Chamber
122 N Main St.
Sylvester, GA 31791

Government Committee Meeting
10/14/2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sylvester - Worth County Chamber
122 N Main St.
Sylvester, GA 31791

Downtown Development Authority Meeting
10/14/2024
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Town of Sumner Mayor and Council Meeting
10/14/2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Farmers Appreciation Committee Meeting
10/15/2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sylvester - Worth County Chamber
122 N Main St.
Sylvester, GA 31791

BFHS Bingo
10/15/2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Sweet Caroline's
123 E. Front St.
SYLVESTER, GA 31791-2192

Warwick City Council Meeting
10/15/2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Exercise Your Right to Vote!



The next election date is November 5, 2024. Stay informed on important election dates, candidate information, and more by visiting our Voting Information tab on our website:
https://www.swcountychamber.com/voting-information

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Mitchell EMC's Teacher of the Week!

Retro FM and Mitchell EMC are partnering to bring you the Mitchell EMC Teacher of the Week!

Nominate your favorite teacher by visiting the link below:

retrofmalbany.com/teacher-of-the-week

Be sure to let them know in 50 words or less why your teacher deserves to be named Mitchell EMC Teacher of the Week!

One teacher will be named Teacher of the Week each Friday during the John Patrick Afternoon Show from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A teacher will be chosen every week from now until the end of the school year when they will announce the Mitchell EMC Teacher of the Year!

60th Annual Georgia Peanut Festival

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