Weekly Newsletter: June 2020

COVID-19 Updates




The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is here to support our Members and community during this troubling time, so please reach out to us if there is anything we can do.

For precaution, we have canceled all meetings in the Chamber building until further notice. Thank you for your patience and understanding.


















To learn more about the new Federal tax date and how it might effect you, click here.

 

Community Events and News




Registration Form



Sandersville Farmers Market Now Open!

To get a Farmers Market application, click here.

To view the revised rules for this time, click here.




We are saddened to share that the Miss Kaolin Pageant has been postponed until 2021. All 2019 Queens will continue to hold their reign, including Miss Kaolin, Logan Wright. We do plan to continue to highlight the current queens and past during Kaolin Festival season so please be on the lookout for more details. We look forward to continuing this tradition and seeing everyone in 2021!




Summer Reading Program

Chamber Events and News








We have missed our Members' faces, and we are excited to see everyone during our next Business after Hours. Please note that social distancing practices will still be in place, but help us welcome Country Financial's brand new location with a Ribbon Cutting, network with other business leaders, and enjoy hearing Chamber updates!








This Lunch Box Series webinar was full of information, so for your convenience, we recorded the session and have attached a link below if you’d like to view and or share with other coworkers. Trust us, it will be well worth your time to view!
 
https://youtu.be/fMWaQ4oaR7c

Local Business


For updated CDC Guidelines for Businesses, click here:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fguidance-business-response.html
 
 
For a special DPH Poster that can be used within businesses, click here:

file:///C:/Users/Chamber-Pres/Downloads/CoronaVirus_Handwashing_Final_3.3.pdf





Over $204 million in lottery funds have been returned to Washington County between 1994 to present. To learn more visit:

https://www.galottery.com/en-us/benefitting-georgia/county-proceeds.html




























Store-wide Home Goods Sale starting Friday, June 26th!

30% Off All Home Goods!
(Dinnerware, Glassware, Flatware, Serving, Candles, Canisters, Cutting Boards, Silicone lids, Frames, Pillows, Placemats, Napkins, Napkin rings, Dishtowels, Home decor, and much more! Only exclusions: Radko & Ga Plates)

Current Store hours are:
M-F 9-4 and Saturday 9-1
 

WACO Schools



Washington County School Board is excited to announce that we have partnered with Chapman Trading Co. and have a new way to honor our Class of 2020!
 
Chapman Trading Co. has designed a t-shirt for our Seniors! You now have the chance to sponsor the Class of 2020 by purchasing a shirt that will go to a Senior. We need to sell a minimum of 1 shirt for each Senior. The more shirts we sell, the better! The proceeds will go to a scholarship fund for the Class of 2020.
 
Please call Chapman Trading Co. or go to  https://chapman-trading-co.printavo.com/…/washington-co--b…/ to purchase a shirt for a member of the Class of 2020!
You do not need to have the name of a specific student.

Once we have 1 shirt purchased for each member of the Senior class, Chapman's will print the shirts and mail them. They will be using a list that is provided by the school. If we cannot sell 1 shirt for each member of the senior class, your money will be refunded.


Click here to see the WACO Summer Feeding Program!





In appreciation to our Armed Forces during National Military Month we are offering an application fee waiver to all active duty military and their dependents during the month of May.

To register:
https://lnkd.in/eHJYgMs





UGA is offering 10 FREE continuing education courses to the public that "cover a variety of hard and soft skills and apply to workers across a wide range of industries and fields" and will be available at no cost through June 30.
Visit the ink below for more information and/or to register. Self-paced and online.

https://news.uga.edu/10-free-continuing-education-courses/





In light of the current health issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), OFTC has suspended face-to-face classes and has resumed classes in an online format. During this period, email is the best way of reaching offices and employees. Students and employees should continue to monitor emails daily and the OFTC website for current information and resources. We will respond accordingly!​

OFTC’s Jon Tanner Named Dura-Line's 2019 Employee of the Year



When Jon Tanner started taking business management classes at Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) last January, he never thought it would lead to him being recognized as Dura-Line's 2019 Employee of the Year. But during a luncheon to honor Dura-Line's 12 employees of the month for 2019, Tanner was named employee of the year. “It is one of my proudest achievements,” Tanner said. “It was a bit unexpected because there were 11 other really great employees to choose from.” Although unexpected, Tanner’s achievement was not unmerited.​

To read more, click here.



Now Hiring!


Sandersville Railroad

Click here to view the job posting!




 

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce





 
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