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| Shop Small and Buy Local For the Holidays! Small Business Saturday is coming up November 24. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Keep an eye out for Chamber staff members making deliveries of Small Business Saturday promotional items. |
Chamber 2018 Award Nominations Please take the time to nominate a special person or business for a 2018 Chamber Award, to be presented at the Annual Banquet on January 26. Following are the categories. To nominate someone, write a short summary of the reasons why you think they deserve to be recognized and send it to Jan Hackett at jahackett@tds.net. 1. Chamber Member of the Year: The Chamber Member of the Year Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to Fannin County through community service and volunteerism. The recipient must be a chamber member or employee of a Chamber member business. 2. Community Service Award The Community Service Award is presented to a Chamber member business which has made an outstanding contribution to the community. 3. Lifetime Chamber Membership: Honorary membership is presented to retired or retiring members who have demonstrated long term service to teh Chamber and/or the community. |
| For the annual banquet January 26 at Brasstown Valley |
Become a Chamber Ambassador or Join the Chamber Leads Group in 2019! Ambassadors represent the Chamber throughout Fannin County at community events and improve relations with members and non-members. Ambassadors have a monthly meeting at a member restaurant to discuss upcoming events and networking opportunities. Lunch N Leads is a referral committee that meets monthly sharing leads, referrals, best practices and common experiences, building a network of trust and confidence that helps its members thrive. If you have any interest in participating in Ambassadors or Lunch N Leads, contact Dianne Mallernee for more information or to sign up! |
Ribbon Cuttings – Congratulations! November 7 was the ribbon cutting for US Lawns. US Lawns offers lawn care, landscape and snow removal services. Veteran owned and operated. 706-258-8357 |
| Community & Local Events Calendar November 23 – December 23 – Santa Train, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Recurring Events * Trivia Tuesdays, Fightingtown Tavern Wednesday *Visitor Time, 10:00 a.m. – Noon, Tri-State Model Railroaders, Mineral Bluff Historic Depot * Bingo, Kiwanis Fairgrounds Friday *Trivia Night! Fannin Brewing Company Blue Jeans Pizza, Blue Ridge Brewery, Cartecay Vineyards, Chateau Meichtry, Copperhead Lodge, Fannin Brewing Co., Ott Farms and Vineyard, Paradise Hills Resort, Riverview Beanery, The Blue Coyote Bar and Grill, and Treo Blue Ridge, * Winery Tours & Tastings: * Brewery Tours & Tastings: |
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| Chamber Calendar of Events November 14 – Board of Directors Meeting, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, Executive Board Meeting at 11:00 a.m., Board Meeting at 12:00 p.m. November 15 – Ambassador Lunch, Blue Ridge Brewery 12:00 p.m. November 22 – Welcome Centers Closed in Observation of Thanksgiving November 23 – Main Welcome Center Closed November 26 – Tourism Committee Meeting, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room 12:00 p.m. November 29 – Ribbon Cutting for Amanda Payne, Edward Jones 3798 East 1st St., Ste. A, Blue Ridge 2:30 p.m. ________________ Member Events | |