Official Newsletter of the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce
THE CHAMBER CORNER
Volume 12, Issue 11
November 2012
Want to help boost Eatonton’s economy and create new jobs? Join us for Eatonton’s up-
Take the “Love the Local” challenge this holiday season! If you can find it in our community, buy it in our community!
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday sits Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to helping small businesses and their communities. By supporting local, independently-owned small businesses, we’re helping create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Last year, over one hundred million people shopped “small” on Small Business Saturday. This year, Small Business Saturday is November 24th and we want to help make the day even bigger! You can help by supporting your favorite local businesses on Saturday, Nov. 24 and by spreading the word to your family, friends and co-workers.
coming cash mobs at 11 a.m. in downtown Eatonton on Friday, Nov. 2 and at Lake Oconee on Friday, Nov. 9. These cash mobs create the opportunity for everyone in our community to “Love the Local,” as part of Eatonton’s shop local awareness campaign. You may be asking yourself, what is a cash mob? A cash mob is an organized event where a group of people meet at a local business prepared to spend a predetermined amount of money. The purpose of a cash mob is to support the local business and the community as a whole. Cash mobs were inspired by flash mobs, where a group of people assemble and suddenly breakout in a group performance such as a dance and then disperse. Cash mobs may be lots of fun in spirit, but the results yielded to the local economy are much more serious. The cash mobs will enable citizens to take Eatonton’s economy in their own hands by recycling their money back into our community. How will our cash mob work? It’s simple! You can participate on either or both dates by meeting at 11 a.m. on the front lawn of the Putnam County courthouse on Nov. 2 or on the center lawn of The Village at Harmony Crossing on Nov. 9 with a minimum of $20 in hand ready to spend at a designated store that will be announced upon meeting. Afterwards, everyone is encouraged to regroup with friends and enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice. “We are challenging our community with these first cash mobs with high expec- ....Continued on page 2.
Taste of Eatonton Thank you!
Pictured,That Pizza Place has fun at the Taste of Eatonton! Visit www.facebook.com/eatontonga for more photos! The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the community, over 450 attendees, countless volunteers, restaurants & caterers, and everyone who made the 2012 Taste of Eatonton a success! Over 20 restaurants participated, “At Your Service” Catering & Country Kitchen, Balcony Bar & Grill, BodyPlex at Lake Oconee, Bone Island Grill, Crooked Pines Farm, DQ Grill & Chill, Elks Lodge, Georgia Bob’s BBQ Restaurant, The Grill at Crooked Creek Marina, Hannah’s, Jen’s Bakery, Publix Supermarket, Putnam County High School, Putnam General Hospital, Richard’s Wine Bar, Rising Star Lodge #4, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Save Room For Seconds, That Pizza Place, Walmart and Yesterday Cafe. The silent auction proved to have something for everyone from an assortment of area businesses, Aesthetic Specialty Centre, Dock 103.9, Hallman’s Wood
Products, Maggie Lane, Kaye Copelan, Embry Farm Service, Crooked Pines Farm, Putnam General Hospital, Eatonton-Putnam Arts Foundation, Pretty in Pink, Corey Companies, Lake Oconee Dentistry, Currahee Club, Reynolds Plantation, Oconee Performing Arts Society, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Christine’s Jewelers, Harmony Pet Resort, 4th Quarter, Techknow Gurus, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Sharon Thatcher, Spotlight Theaters, Putnam Alliance for the Performing Arts, On Cloud 9, Eatonton Messenger, Ritz Carlton Lodge Reynolds Plantation, Lodge on Lake Oconee, McDonalds, Mike Curtis, Michael Puzio Iron Studio, Salon 195, Pathways to Healing, Crowe Marine, Georgia Center for Sight, TenderCare Clinic, Beth’s Boarding & Grooming, Kusillo Gallery, Tan & Nail Spa, Puttin on the Dog, Deja Vu Consignment & Boutique, The Clothing Depot, Butterfly ....Continued on page 2.
RSVP For Events! (706) 485-7701 | Becky@eatonton.com
Networking @ Noon
Nov. 14: Networking @ Noon sponsored by Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance, Putnam County, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake Oconee, $10, includes lunch. The Lodge on Lake Oconee is located at 930 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton.
Coffee Connections
Nov. 27: Coffee Connections, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Spillin the Beans. Connect over coffee with a representative of the Chamber board and staff along with fellow members. Spillin the Beans is located at 646 Old Phoenix Rd., Suite B, Eatonton. Coffee Connections is sponsored by Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital,The Peoples Bank, Central Georgia Technical College, Putnam County Charter School System and Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee.
Business After Hours
Dec. 13: Business After Hours sponsored by Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy networking, refreshments and a 50/50 cash raffle. Cuscowilla is located at 126 Cuscowilla Drive, Eatonton.
...Cash Mob continued from page 1. tations. Our challenge is to have so many people show up that we will be able to mob the entire downtown Eatonton area on Nov. 2 and then the entire Harmony Crossing Shopping Center on Nov. 9,” says Becky Needham, membership manager with the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. The success of the cash mobs will depend on the community’s willingness to participate and spread the word to co-workers, friends and family. The cash mobs will also give citizens a chance to get started early on their Christmas shopping while getting in the “Love the Local” spirit of “Keeping the Cheer Here.” We look forward to seeing everyone in our community that wants to give our economy a boost on Nov. 2 and Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. with a $20 bill in hand ready to spend. If you can’t join the fun at 11 a.m., feel free to spend your $20 on your own time! For more information on the cash mobs, call (706) 485-7701 or visit www.facebook.com/epchamber. About “Love the Local:” Launched by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce and Eatonton Mainstreet,“Love the Local” is Eatonton’s shop local campaign to create awareness on the benefits of shopping local. The campaign belongs to the community in which it supports.
Welcome!
New Chamber Members!
L.W. Benton Co., Inc. Lisa Meyer
(888) 235-6261 881 Harmony Road, Suite B Eatonton, Ga. 31024 www.bidderone.com | www.LMRE1.com Business and estate liquidations / Online and onsite auctions
Oconee Area Citizen Advocacy
Margaret Chambliss|Brittany Curry
(478) 452-6968 118 N. Wayne Street Milledgeville, Ga. 31061 P.O. Box 1013 Milledgeville, Ga. 31059 www.oconeeareacitizenadvocacy.org Non-Profit organization that initiates relationships between people of our community who are leading full lives and people who have been excluded and marginalized because of a developmental disability.
Newcomer! Michael & Michele Russean P.O. Box 131 Shady Dale, Ga. 31085
Welcome these new members and residents by sending a note introducing your company’s services!
...Taste of Eatonton thank you continued from page 1. Photography, Blackwell Furniture, Aurum Jewelry, Lights of Oconee, Jen’s Gifts, Madeleine Paige, Camille & Company, Bessie’s Flower Shop, Knowles Nursery, Jones Pit Stop, Sew Perfect Designs, Eatonton Chiropractic Center, Magnolia Art Gallery, Hancock Shooting Academy, Indulge Salon, Wal-Mart, Tips on Design, Michael’s Window Treatments, Paper Soiree, Pathways to Healing, Spotlight Theaters, Robert Creswell, Creative Gourds, Rocky Hill Honey Farm, Horton Industries Pictures & More, Pikes Nursery and Neighborhood Cleaners. The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce would like to give a special thanks to the Board of Directors and Ambassadors, The Peoples Bank volunteers, Farmers & Merchants Bank volunteers, Lake Oconee Rental, Lynward Lindsay, Georgia Power, Madelyn Wharton, Susan Morris, 2012 Taste of Eatonton Committee members, The Plaza Green Team, The Plaza Arts Center and all other community volunteers. Platinum Sponsors: Smith Communications,WMGZ/Z-97, Lake Oconee Dentistry, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Union-Recorder & Lake Oconee Breeze, Putnam General Hospital, Dock 103.9, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, The Peoples Bank and Putnam County Charter School System. Gold Sponsors: Georgia Power Company. November 2012 / Page 2
Month in Review On Tuesday, Oct. 23, the Chamber held the 3rd Annual Legislative Breakfast at The Plaza Arts Center. A full house of Chamber members were able to ask questions to the panel of legislators and their representatives as well as other state and national departments / organizations. Sponsored by: Georgia Power Company, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital,The Peoples Bank, Putnam County Charter School System and Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee.
On Friday, Oct. 19, the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony with Déjà Vu Consignment Boutique in downtown Eatonton. Déjà Vu offers high-end boutique consignment and handmade items from local artists. Déjà Vu is owned by Eatonton local Tammy Walker. Tammy is known in Eatonton for her talent in redecorating as well as painting furniture, décor and doll houses. According to Tammy, “I was finally ready for some frontage! When the space became available, it seemed like the right time.” Déjà Vu Consignment Boutique offers a fun shopping experience with something for everyone including wedding gifts and birthday gifts too. Customers will browse through clothes, shoes, purses and handmade items from local artists including décor, scarves, glassware and jewelry. At Déjà Vu, customers will be treated with true southern hospitality, as for Tammy, great service is all about personalization. To participate as a consigner at Déjà Vu, bring in clothes that are high-end, gently worn and free of stains. The consigner will receive 40 percent and Déjà Vu will receive 60 percent of sales. Déjà Vu is located at 100 W. Marion Street in Downtown Eatonton. The business is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (706) 473-3920.
On Thursday, Oct. 11, the Chamber held a New Member Reception prior to the Business After Hours. New members in attendance included 2JS Interactive and America’s Swimming Pool Co. of Lake Oconee. Sponsored by: Pinnacle Credit Union, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital,The Peoples Bank, Central Georgia Technical College, Putnam County Charter School System and Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee. On Thursday, Oct. 11, Pinnacle Credit Union sponsored Business After Hours. Chamber members enjoyed getting to know each other over a networking game of asking preferences such as, Facebook or Twitter? Cats or Dogs? Lyn Clark, Putnam County Habitat for Humanity, was the winner of the 50/50 Cash Raffle while Donnan Oyler, R&R Insurance Group, was the winner of the door prize. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, Lisa Perry with the Macon Small Business Development Center presented the Lunch-NLearn: Tips & Tools for Georgia Business Owners. Members learned about free resources they have as business owners. Sponsored by: Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital, The Peoples Bank, Putnam County Charter School System, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Central Georgia Technical College and Smith Communications. On Thursday, Oct. 25, Coldwell Banker Commercial Lake Country Realty hosted a Chamber Open House and Business After Hours. Members from the Putnam and Greene County chambers of commerce enjoyed networking while learning about the business. November 2012 / Page 3
Member News & Events
Please remember to submit your Member to Member News & Events formatted in a 50 words or less paragraph to becky@eatonton.com by the 20th of each month to be included in the following month’s newsletter. News! AT&T is proud to announce the activation of two new cell sites, located between Rock Eagle and downtown Eatonton along 441 and southwest of Eatonton near Highways 129 and 212, that are expected to enhance network coverage for the area. These new cell sites are part of AT&T’s continuing network investment to support growing demand for mobile devices and services. Weekly: Eatonton Elks Lodge #2549 will have Country Cookin’ every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge at 7 p.m. Adults $10 and children 12 and under $6. Non Members are welcome. The Lodge is smoke free. Call Lodge for menu at (706) 485-8606.
your space. For more information, email info@steffenthomas.org or visit www.steffenthomas.org. Nov. 15-17: Eatonton Mainstreet presents the Christmas Open House in the Briar Patch with the Downtown Eatonton Merchants. Thursday, November 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., downtown Eatonton will be lined with luminaries while you enjoy food, drinks, music, sale specials and more! Sales continue on the 16 & 17.
Nov. 2: OPAS presents Symphony Orchestra Augusta, located at Festival Hall in Downtown Greensboro at 8 p.m. Featuring: Jeffrey Wells and Maestro Z. Kuwahara. Reserved Seating - $55, $35 & $15. For more information, call the OPAS box office at (706) 9991518 or visit www.OPAS.org.
Nov. 17: Rock Eagle 4-H Center presents Saturday at the Rock, Rock Eagle Mound Hike at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Saturday at the Rock is geared for all ages and is $5 for participants five years old and up and free to anyone four and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is needed prior to arrival. Call Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862 or email mhammons@uga.edu to register. For more information www. rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/SaturdayattheRock.html.
Nov. 3: Eatonton Elks Lodge #2549 presents a Family Turkey Shoot, 9 a.m.-until. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Come out and try to win a turkey or ham. Starting at 11 a.m., the Elks will serve some of their famous BBQ Chicken Plates to go for $8. Call (706) 485-8606 for more information.
Nov. 17-18: Rock Eagle 4-H Center presents Art at the Rock Saturday and Sunday at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The Art at the Rock festival showcases local art, music, and vendors selling home grown and hand made items. For more information, visit www.rockeagle4h.org/art/.
Nov. 9, 10, 11, 16 &17: The Plaza Arts Center presents “Always... Patsy Cline.” November 9 & 10 at 8 p.m., November 11 at 3 p.m. and Nov. 16 & 17 at 8 p.m. “Always...Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. For more information, contact The Plaza Arts Center, (706) 923-1655 or www.theplazaartscenter.com.
Dec. 1: Rossee Oil Co. & The Clothing Depot 2012 Customer Appreciation Day & Steve Scruggs Rocky Snake Boot Demo, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food and door prizes! Rocky Snake Boot demos at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Located at 305 E. Sumter St., Eatonton, Ga. For more information, call (706) 485-4771 or email Rosseeoilco@yahoo.com.
Nov. 10: Wall Breakers presents “P3:” this is freedom, one day women’s conference, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Plaza Arts Center. Featuring guest speakers Kathy A. Bradley, author “Breathing & Walking Around” and Vanessa Bryant Jackson, Paid in Full Ministries. This event is free of charge. A reservation is required. To place reservations, contact Jennifer Camp at (770) 617-5991 or email jennifer@wallbreakers.org. Nov. 10: Steffen Thomas Museum of Art presents a family workshop: Starry, Starry Snow Folks, 10 a.m. to noon. Julie Noland works her magic with a class inspired by the swirling skies of VanGogh. Perfect for all ages, using paint & “magical” materials you’ll create a wonderful snow scene that can be used for your holiday cards, as a centerpiece or a personalized gift to someone special. Fee - $10/adult, $8/child. Call (706) 342-7557 to reserve November 2012 Insert
Dec. 1: Eatonton Mainstreet presents Christmas in the Briar Patch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eatonton’s Annual Christmas Bazaar, Santa will light the Tree and be available for FREE pictures. Just make sure to bring you cameras! The Bazaar, complete with craft vendors, food and more, will offer some great gift giving options. For more information, contact Eatonton Mainstreet (706) 7499150 or visit www.eatontonmainstreet.com. Dec. 8: Crooked Pines Farm Holiday Celebration, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come to the farm and enjoy local vendors, kids activities, hayrides through Christmas Town, and even a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause! For more information, call (706) 347-0274 or visit www.crookedpinesfarm.com. Dec. 14: OPAS presents A Family Holiday Celebration, located at The Plaza Arts Center at 8 p.m. Featuring: Mandy Barnett and Voices of Lee. Reserved Seating - $65, $50 & $35. For more information, call the OPAS box office at (706) 999-1518 or visit the OPAS website at www.OPAS.org.
Southern Laser Salon, Spa and Healing Arts Center First Visit Free
Just Breathe! Yoga w/Traci Schedule
Reasons to Try Yoga Tuesday
10:00am & 5:30pm
Stress Relief
Pain Relief
Better Breathing
Flexibility
Increased Strength
Coming Soon:
Improved Circulation
Beginners Class, Call or go to our website for Details: www.southernlasersalonandspa.com
(Basics) Thursday
10:00am & 5;30pm (All Levels)
ZUMBA w/Courtney Monday
5:30pm
Wednesday
5:30pm
Southern Laser Salon, Spa & Healing Arts Center 921 Harmony Road Eatonton, Ga. 31024
Phone: 706-485-7200 Fax: 706-485-0770 www.southernlasersalonandspa.com
Southern Laser Salon, Spa and Healing Arts Center Cutting Edge European Technology in Eatonton, Georgia Fat Reduction and a slimmer, tighter shape All with no pain, no needles and no down time! Since 1998 ,Owner Carol Vinci has been bringing “big city” medical spa technology and services to the Lake Oconee Area. Southern Laser Salon, Spa and Healing Arts Center has evolved from its single purpose start in 1998 into a multi-service organization dedicated to improving health and well being of our community. Our extraordinarily well-trained and credentialed staff has exhibited excellent vision, energy and heart in serving the ever expanding needs of our clients. In December of 2011, Southern Laser introduced EXILIS ; a RF (radio frequency) device that has proven results in both body sculpting and skin tightening. NOW, we welcome :
EXPERIENCE
IS THE INTELLIGENT, NON-INVASIVE ALTERNATIVE TO LIPOSUCTION!
50% off First Visit Southern Laser Salon, Spa & Healing Arts Center 921 Harmony Road Eatonton, Ga. 31024
Body Contouring
Cellulite Reduction
Skin Tightening
Collagen Growth
Skin Cell Renewal
FREE CONSULTATION
Call Today to schedule an appointment !
Offer good thru December 15, 2012 Other Services Available: Facials * Microdermabrasion *Laser Hair/Vein Treatments
Phone: 706-485-7200 Fax: 706-485-0770
Botox® * Juvèderm
www.southernlasersalonandspa.com
Therapeutic Massage * Yoga * Zumba
Rock Eagle Dining Hall Special Take Out Meal Items Place your order by calling 706 484 2384 or 706 484 2250 Last date to place Thanksgiving orders is November 15, 2012 Pick up time and date for Thanksgiving orders is November 20, before 12:00 noon Roast Turkey Breast (one pound serves 3) Whole Turkey 14 pound average bone in Fried, smoked or roasted Giblet Gravy ~ 1 quart Pot Roast of Beef (one pound serves 3) Roast Pork Loin (20 servings on average) Baked Ham (one pound serves 3)
$ 7.85 per pound $ 4.50 per pound $ 3.00 per quart $ 8.98 per pound $ 25.00 $ 6.50 per pound
Homemade Cornbread Dressing (ready to cook) Large Pan 30 servings $ 25.00 Small Pan 15 servings $ 18.00 Squash, Broccoli, Corn, Green Bean or Rice Casserole 10” x 13” x 2 ½” pan ~ 15 servings $ 24.00 Green Beans ~ 15 servings $ 8.00 Sweet Potato Soufflé ~ 15 servings $ 20.00 Homemade Yeast Rolls order by the dozen $ 4.00 dozen This item will need to be allowed to rise and then baked Pretzel Salad 10” x 13” x 2 ½ “pan ~ 20 servings Pies: Pumpkin, Date, Sweet Potato, Key Lime or Buttermilk 9” pie ~ 10 servings Cakes: Humming bird, Caramel, Red Velvet, Carrot or Key Lime ~ 15-20 servings Cheese Straws serves approximately 80 to 100 Wedding Cookies serves approximately 80 to 100 Homemade Rock Eagle Chewies (Blondies), Brownies, or Lemon Bars
$ 20.00 per pan $15.00 each $ 28.00 each $ 35.00 per pan $ 35.00 per pan $ 5.75 per dozen
Rock Eagle 4-H Center 350 Rock Eagle Rd NW Eatonton GA 31024 www.RockEagle4H.org
Rock Eagle 4-H Center * 350 Rock Eagle Rd NW * Eatonton GA 31024 * www.RockEagle4H.org
CASH MOBS! See details inside! Contact Us: Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce
Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Eatonton, GA Permit No. 6
305 N. Madison Avenue P.O. Box 4088, Eatonton, Ga. 31024 (706) 485-7701 | (706) 485-3277 (F) Becky@eatonton.com | www.EatontonChamber.com
www.facebook.com/epchamber www.twitter.com/eatontonchamber
Advertise in this newsletter: Reach over 600 contacts with a newsletter insert for only $50. Submission deadline is the 20th of each month. Supply 250 copies and an electronic file.
Chamber Sta Roddie Anne Blackwell, President Becky Needham, Membership Manager Bonnie Simmons, Tourism Manager Chairman: Wes Lewis, Georgia Power Company Land Department Vice Chair: Jon Butler Treasurer: Lowell White, III, Calvert & White Custom Homes Terri Camp, Rock Eagle 4-H Center Marcia Clanton, Putnam County Charter School System Rita Daniel, Eatonton Chiropractic Center Carrie Dietrich, Central Georgia Technical College Jay Gregory, Gregory Bridge Company Joe Hudson, Farmers & Merchants Bank Bryce McCuin, JBM Creative Marty Phillips, Techknow Gurus Cynthia Wallace, Real Estate Agent November 2012
Chamber Champions! Thank you to our 2012