Camden County Chamber of Commerce Events

Up Coming Ribbon Cuttings



August 8th
Family Martial Arts
313 Bedell Avenue
(at THE traffic light) Woodbine
9:45 - Kids Promotion
10:00-10:30 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:00-11:45 - Teen/Adults Promotion




Business After Hours
Thursday, August 20th
From 5-7 pm
Sponsored & Hosted
by
W. H. Gross Construction


Be sure to join us for our next Business After Hours, August 20th sponsored and hosted by W. H. Gross Construction, held at the newly renovated City of Kingsland North Center, 531 North Lee Street, Kingsland from 5 - 7 pm. The theme is 50's, so come dressed in your best 50's outfit!



Camden County Chamber of Commerce's Australia Trip
Promotion, Q & A and More!

Be sure to attend the August 6th meeting from 6 - 7 pm at the Camden County Annex (behind the Camden County Library off of Gross Road), 1430 Hwy 40 East Kingsland. There will be a brief presentation to answer questions and explain the trip of a lifetime at a discounted rate just for you -- all because you are a Chamber Member!


South Pacific Wonders March 1 - 15, 2010
15 Days, 20 Meals (12 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners)


You can take a trip to the South Pacific Wonders (with optional 3-Night Fiji Post Tour Extention). See Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook National Park, Christchurch.

Per Person Rates: Double $4999, Single $6199, Triple $4949. Price includes air taxes & fees/surcharges of $450 (subject to increase until paid in full), hotel transfers, round trip airfair from Jacksonville Intl Airport. NOT included in the price is the cancellation waiver and insurance of $225 per person.



School System Construction Bid Process Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Hosted by Camden County Chamber of Commerce
Held at the Camden County Ninth Grade Center Lecture Hall

Keep it in Camden "KIIC" is the motto heard around town. In an effort to support the KIIC Campaign, the Camden County Board of Education has partnered with the Camden County Chamber of Commerce.

Over time, the Chamber has received a number of inquires about the school system utilizing local businesses for construction projects. In order to facilitate the learning process, the School System has asked Buckley & Associates to meet with all local contractors, sub-contractors or other construction related businesses interested in the construction bidding process. This meeting will help to answer questions on qualification guidelines, paperwork submission, etc.

The meeting with Buckley & Associates is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th from 1:30 pm - 3 pm and will be held at the Camden County High School Lecture Hall off Wildcat Drive. All Camden County contractors, etc. are encouraged to attend this very informative meeting.

If you would like to attend, please contact the Chamber at 729-5840 or email
info@camdenchamber.com to reserve your seat. Again, the meeting is for local businesses only.




Art Auction & Heat of Summer Extravaganza
Friday, July 31st 6pm - 8pm

Art Auction & Heat of Summer Extravaganza - No Cost to Attend

Need to dress up your bare walls? Considering a new hairstyle? Need to be pampered? Got a hankering for bagels? Come out to the Art Auction & Heat of Summer Extravaganza on Friday, July 31st from 6-8 pm. Great deals & explore what is offered in your own backyard!

Participants include but not limited to: Fairway Framing, Calming Waters Spa and Turner Pest Control. Stop by to meet additional vendors.



'Paige's Helping Hands' and Bright Beginnings Morning School at Southeast Community Church announces a "Mom 2 Mom" Sale

It's not a yard sale, not a consignment sale, it's a sale from moms to moms! Do you want like new infant, toddler or kid's clothing? baby or children's toys? nursery furniture and other essentials at a reasonable price? Are you pregnant and not quite fitting into those regular sized clothes and need maternity clothing? We have the solution! Come shop with us for only a dollar! Need to get rid of any of these items? We can help you, too....... just "buy" a table and start selling! There will be spaces available inside & outside the building. Inside spaces are on a first come, first serve basis.

When: August 1, 2009 from 8am to 1pm
Sellers: set-up to begin at 6 am, Deadline to register is July 27, 2009.
Where: Southeast Community Church
(off Point Peter Road behind St. Mary's Police Department)
Contact: Tina Register, 912-729-2762 or bbms@tds.net




Volunteers Needed to Help Distribute Back to School Supplies on August 1st from 8am - 12pm

We are asking for your support by volunteering on the day of distribution at the Woodbine distribution site. The volunteers will meet prior to August 1st to review what will take place on site. All volunteers will meet from 8am - noon on the day of distribution for set up and break down.

If you would like to volunteer on August 1st from 8-12 pm to help distribute school supplies or have additional questions please contact Jessica Landreth at (912) 882-7295 or eval@camdenfamilies.org.




Camden County School System Open House Schedule

Tuesday, August 4th

Elementary School Open House from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
Middle School Open House from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
High School Open House from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

***Tax Free Shopping (in Camden County) for School Supplies & Clothing July 30th to August 2nd!



Are You Looking to Expand Your Business or Move to a New Location?
Real Estate Auction Commercial & Development Tracts July 30th, 5pm

Auction held at The Western Motel, 1215 East King Ave., Kingsland. Visit http://www.woltz.com/657/index.htm for specific details.







The Economic Rollercoaster Continues to Impact Your Business

With customers continuing to cut back, are you looking for new ways to maximize every interaction? A new hosted Internet Protocol (IP) communications solution unveiled by TDS Telecommunications Corp has the solution. Available with no upfront costs or capital expenses, it can help your business realize improved productivity and greater efficiencies. Visit www.tdsvoip.com or call TDS at 866-983-7249, for more information and to schedule a free demo.



Tuesday August 11th - Chamber Day at Belk

Belk is holding a Chamber day/night on Tuesday, August 11th. All Chamber Members receive a 20% discount. Register to win prizes, as well as some other fun things going on that night. Be sure to stop in and take advantage of your membership by receiving the discount!



LOCAL ON-PREMISE ALCOHOL SELLER TRAINING

On-premises training by a certified trainer is mandatory in St. Marys and highly encouraged for all of Camden County! All employees at a restaurant, bar, bowling alley, or any other location where alcohol is consumed on-site need to know the "do's and don'ts" of selling and serving alcohol!

Nationally recognized TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures curriculum
(see http://www.gettips.com//).

JOIN US ON
August 12th, 2009
8:00am-3:00pm
Call for more information
RSVP to Jessica Landreth (912) 882-7295 or eval@camdenfamilies.org
Free scholarships to the first 10 registrants. $40 value. Space is limited.



HURRICANE FOSTERS NEEDED



As you may know, hurricane season began June 1st. A threatening hurricane is a nightmare for the citizens of Camden County as well as the animals. In the event of a mandatory evacuation, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which regulates the Humane Society, will not allow animals to remain at the Shelter; therefore, we must evacuate. We have a disaster action plan in place and we are constantly recruiting Hurricane Foster Volunteers. We need your help. Please sign up to be a Hurricane Foster Volunteer. If you signed up in years past, please do so again. Contact the shelter for more information at 912-729-7141. Thank you.








Sharon's Shaklee Honoring our American Hero's


For the month of July when you purchase specific Shaklee products $2, $5, $10, $20, or $50 will be donated to the USO. My goal is to raise $2,000 to send to the USO, who has been helping our men and women in uniform while deployed throughout the world.

The USO has been boosting the moral of our military members for many years; they can be seen in airports throughout the United States generally when a group of returning military members is returning home. Each week I'll send out an update and let you know how we are doing. You are welcome to share with your friends and family.

Visit Sharon's website to see details. http://www.shaklee.net/sviellenave



The Humane Society is Sponsoring "Yappy Hour"

Bring your canine companion and enjoy Yappy Hour at Seagle's Saloon Patio, the Fourth Tuesday of every month, September through April 6:00pm to 8:00pm $10.00 per person, Dogs free!

Includes complimentary glass of wine and appetizers. Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society. Well-behaved owners and dogs are welcome. ~ Door prizes ~



American Cancer Society Relay For Life

Even though the Relay Event was in May, the fundraiser will continue until August 31st.
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09SA?team_id=390116&pg=team&fr_id=12926





Have a great week and call if you have any questions!