| Leading the way to economic vitality and quality of life in Blue Ridge, McCaysville, Morganton and all of beautiful Fannin County, Georgia. |
Frankie Rigdon is 2019 Chairperson Frankie Rigdon, Vice President of operations for ETC Communications, will serve as Chairman of the Chamber’s 2019 Board of Directors. Frankie is married to Sarah Finch Rigdon and together they have 7 children and 5 grandchildren. He graduated from Fannin County High School in 1984 and began his career in Telecommunications later that same year working for Hoke Jones and Voncel Gregory at the then privately owned Blue Ridge Telephone Company. Frankie was hired in 1986 by General Telephone (GTE) which later became Alltel and worked there until 1999. It was in 1999 that Frankie began his employment with ETC. In addition to serving on the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce board of Directors, Frankie has served or is serving in many volunteer positions including President of the Mountaintown Community fire department organizing committee, Captain of Mountaintown Fire Station #8, Sunday School Director and Vacation Bible School Director of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Georgia 811 Board of Directors and past Chairman, Fannin County Development Authority and the City of Jasper “Perrow Property” steering committee. Congratulations New Board Members! Three Year Term: Suzanne Stepp Davenport, Southern Drug Company; C.J. Green, Terminator Pest Control; Susan Kiker, Fannin Regional Hospital; Cindy Stone, United Community Bank One Year Term: Bill Banzhaf, Harry Norman REALTORS; Steve Smith, Coldwell Banker High Country Realty |
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Ribbon Cutting – Congratulations! Congratulations to Amanda Payne, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones on her new location! Visit her at 3798 East 1st St., Blue Ridge. (706) 632-8118 |
The Chamber is looking for ten members to sponsor the quarterly Business After Hours Cash Drawing. The cost to sponsor for the year is $100.00. Business sponsor names will be listed on ads for the events and other mentions building up to the event, as well as announced at the event. If you are interested in being a cash drawing sponsor, contact Dianne Mallernee at diannem@tds.netor (706) 632-5680. ____________________________________________
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 group 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! |
| Welcome New Members!! Appalachian Home Renovations (706) 889-1945 Bill Scutt Appalachian Home Renovations offer complete remodeling services; basement build-outs, kitchens, baths, decks, porches, garages, sheds and siding. Master carpenter father and son team. Fully licensed and insured. Diamond Mobile Advertising 2207 Chestnut Gap Rd. Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706) 633-4099 Elizabeth Edwards Diamond Mobile Advertising offers mobile LED advertising. Fly Fishing North Georgia 490 East Main St. Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 Hunter Morris Fly Fish North Georgia offers guided wading and drift boat trips on several private trophy streams and public rivers. Whether you are looking for an instructional trip for beginners, or access to north Georgia’s finest trophy trout streams for experienced anglers, Fly Fishing North Georgia has you covered. Harbor Ministries 35 West Tennessee Ave. McCaysville, GA, 30559 (706) 964-7729 Denise Caldwell Everyone is invited to join them at Harbor Ministries! The church services are casual dress and worship style is blended. Anchor groups, bible study groups for all ages, meet at varying times during the week in addition to Sunday morning worship service. Highlightz Hair Salon 5764 Appalachian Hwy. Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706) 946-2887 Megan Stiles Hair Salon. Highlightz Hair Salon also has a cosmetic line available. |
Chamber Member Anniversaries! Melwood Springs Water Company Milestones Learning Center & Childcare Willow Creek Falls & Vineyard Brotherhood Oil Quick Lube & Tire Center S & S Painting & Pressure Wash |
| Community & Local Events Calendar November 26 – December 23 – Santa Trains, 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 December 5 – Lunch N Leads at Blue Jeans Pizza and Pasta Factory 12:00 p.m. December 5 – Ribbon Cutting for Fly Fishing North Georgia, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce 3:00 p.m. December 6 – Ribbon Cutting for ATA Controls, 931 East Main St., Blue Ridge 10:00 a.m. December 11 – Ribbon Cutting for Highlightz Hair Salon, 5764 Appalachian Hwy., Blue Ridge 11:00 a.m. December 13 – Ribbon Cutting for Fat Raccoon Gallery, 121 Ocoee St., Ste. 2, Copperhill, TN 37317 11:00 a.m. December 18 – Business After Hours at Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main St., Blue Ridge 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. December 19 – 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. December 20 – Ambassador Lunch at Treo Blue Ridge, 588 East Main St., Blue Ridge 12:00 p.m. December 25 – Welcome Centers Closed in Observance of Christmas ______________ Member Renewals – Thanks! A2B Transit (L&M Transit) Anchor Brokerage Appalachian Country Living Magazine Blue Ridge Dental Blue Ridge Lodge & RV Park Blue Ridge Motorsports Park Booking.com BR Main Brotherhood Oil Quick Lube and Tire Center Cabin Rentals of Georgia Cameron Hall of Ellijay-Five Star Senior Living Cantaberry Restaurant Cartecay Vineyards Comfort Inn & Suites Distinctive Developers FLAG Adult Education Home Town Insurance Johnson Paving McCaysville Properties Mountain Place Home Management North Georgia Paper & Specialty Painted Pony Trading Co. Recon Investment Strategies Ridge Chiropractic S & S Painting & Pressure Wash Serenity Luxury Suites St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Taste of Amish & General Store Temple Baptist Church Winkler & Winkler WoodmenLife ________ Member Events | |