2022 Initiatives

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

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C O N N E C T S

CHAMBER CONNECTS

Hosted by a member business, Chamber Connects provides a networking opportunity to connect business interests in an after hours setting.

MEMBERSHIP REFERRAL PROGRAM

As the most trusted source for local business information, visitors, citizens, and business utilize the Chamber as a resource for information finding. Members and partners receive direct referrals from inquiries.

ribbon cutting C E R E M O N Y RIBBON CUTTINGS + GROUND BREAKINGS

Spotlighting new business and business expansion through official ribbon cutting and ground breaking ceremonies.

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS

Annual black-tie event celebrating business members and partners recognized for their impact within the community.

RESOURCE CENTER FOR BUSINESS

Imagine Thomasville team provides credible resources for business through strong relationships developed across the U.S. that include but are not limited to: US Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE), Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA), Georgia Department of Economic Development (GED), Locate South Georgia, South Georgia Leads, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and Small Business Administration (SBA).

WORKFORCE INITIATIVES

PROJECT PURPOSE

Interactive career exploration day and hiring event focused on connecting business to job seekers and students.

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SCHOOL 2 BUSINESS SUMMIT

A collaborative event where school and business professionals connect to focus on preparing students K-12 for the workforce.

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R O U N D T A B L E INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE

A quarterly meeting exclusive to manufacturing with a mission to better understand needs and discuss barriers to successful operations.

A collaborative of Thomasville Community Resource Center and Imagine Thomasville to assess the birth to work pipeline in Thomasville and Thomas County.

THE WORKFORCE

PLAN

THE WORKFORCE PLAN ASSESSMENT

JOB POSTINGS + PROMOTIONS

Provide a local platform for member business to post job listings and promote local career opportunities through social media, website, and E-News.

LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES

LEADERSHIP THOMAS

A 12-month program cultivating a diverse network of emerging and experienced leaders committed to improving our community through economic vitality.

ILEAD YOUTH LEADERSHIP

A summer intensive program connecting students and businesses to cultivate and steward the next generation of leaders in our community.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

The Centennial Time Capsule marks 100 years of the ThomasvilleThomas County Chamber of Commerce. Local citizens and business buried artifacts and letters, leaving a legacy of the year 2021. The capsule will be opened 100 years from the burial date.

IMAGINE THOMASVILLE MAGAZINE - CENTENNIAL EDITION

Celebrating 100 years in business, the Chamber and PDA published a commemorative magazine highlighting perspectives from the past, value of today and imagination for tomorrow.

COMMUNICATION INITIATIVES

LET'S TALK THOMASVILLE PODCAST

A platform to share stories and learn more about the people and businesses in our community.

THE BUSINESS CONNECTION E-NEWS

Weekly electronic newsletter includes curated content for member business and partners specific to the local business community.

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TEXT REMIND

Imagine Thomasville team understands that when it comes to taking care of business, reminders are necessary. Text Remind is a new program allowing members and partners to receive event and program reminders via text.

NEWS FROM THE FOUNTAIN

A quarterly video providing members and partners with content relative to current business services from Imagine Thomasville.