Official Newsletter of the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce
THE CHAMBER CORNER
Volume 13, Issue 6
On Tuesday, May 21, the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce held Coffee Connections at Spillin the Beans where a new format featuring a guest speaker was introduced. Charlie Giffen, business and industry recruiter for Putnam County, served as the first guest speaker and gave updates on his new position with the Putnam Development Authority and the economic development for our community. Giffen has brought in a nationleading site selection consultant, who is a good friend, to create an assessment that will identify what Putnam County needs to improve in order to be competitive. The Development Authority website has relocated to the Putnam County website and is in the process of being redesigned and updated. Giffen let the group know that everyone can participate in economic development by sharing thoughts, ideas and suggestions. The business community has leads and connections; everyone can promote Putnam County and be part of the process. Charlie urged the group repeatedly to contact him anytime to share leads and ideas. He can be reached at 706-485-1884 or crgiffen@putnamcountyga.us.
June 2013
Congratulations to the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet winners! Please see the insert inside for a full recap of the evening’s festivities.
Strategic Plan Launches New Programs for Chamber At the Annual Awards Banquet, the 2013 Program of Work to support the Strategic Plan was announced. The Program of Work includes new opportunities for Chamber members to get engaged which include the Putnam-Greene Young Professionals Group, Advocacy Committee and volunteer opportunities.
Advocacy Committee The Chamber is looking for members to serve on the new Advocacy Committee. As the voice for business, this committee will review issues affecting the business community on the local, state and federal level, to ensure that Putnam County is a great place to do business. If you are interested in serving, please call 706-485-7701 or email becky@eatonton.com.
The Eatonton-Putnam and Greene County Chambers of Commerce have joined together to form the Putnam-Greene Young Professionals group. This group is open for anyone ages 21 to 45 and will hold a monthly meeting called Sipn-Bites on the third Tuesday of each month at local restaurants. The program will bring together young professionals in the area to connect, give back to our community, and engage in leadership Ambassadors & Volunteers and professional development training. The first The Chamber has revamped the Ambasmeeting will be Tuesday, June 18 at Bone Island sador Program and is looking for memGrill from 5:30 to 8 p.m. bers to serve in this leadership role to asPlease share the news about the new PGYP group sist with membership, event planning and with your coworkers, friends and family. The marketing. The Chamber is also reaching Chamber would like to thank Sarah Evans and out for volunteers who want to become Donnan Oyler for their leadership as Co-Chairs. involved in various areas from office work to greeters and more. If you are interested For more information: 404-597-6620, in volunteering, please call 706-485-7701 www.facebook.com/putnamgreeneyp or or email becky@eatonton.com. putnamgreeneyp@gmail.com.