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A HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION
MAY 2018
YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS
HAMPTON • LOCUST GROVE • MCDONOUGH • STOCKBRIDGE
IN THIS ISSUE Chair’s Message
2
Business Profile
3
Calendar
4
SBDC
5
Leadership Henry
6
Henry Happenings
7
Chamber Membership
10
Business After Hours
11
Business Boosters Luncheon
12
Ribbon Cuttings
13
Comfortably South of Atlanta The Henry County Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice for the business community, provides quality services and programs that meet the needs of its members, improves the economic environment of the community and creates a legacy of leadership for the future.
There are also business insurance discounts of up to 12% that Chamber members can receive, depending on their insurance carrier. Plus discounts are available on health insurance and other employee benefit plans.
Leadership Henry accepting applications for Class of 2018-2019 Leadership Henry, a program of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the upcoming class year. The program is one of more than 1,000 leadership development programs throughout the United States that works to prepare, involve and sustain leaders to address community challenges and improve the quality of life. The 10-month program is dedicated to providing participants with an understanding of our county’s history, diversity, justice system, politics, government, economy, education, human services, and healthcare. Leadership Henry class members attend an overnight retreat
followed by monthly programs focusing on various aspects of the community. Participants are also involved in addressing the needs of our community through a legacy project of their choosing and a commitment to continuing to serve the community following graduation. More information about the program and how to apply is available at www.leadershiphenry. com. Deadline for applications is May 11, 2018 at 5:00pm including one personal letter of recommendation, one professional letter of recommendation and a completed Sponsor/ Employer Letter of Understanding (if applicable).
Youth Leadership Henry accepting applications for Class of 2018-2019 Youth Leadership Henry is an annual program sponsored by the Henry County Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of Youth Leadership Henry is to identify emerging leaders, to bring them together in an atmosphere conducive to the free exchange of ideas, and to provide them with an enlightening educational experience. Participants are taught leadership skills while learning about the various government, economic and social sectors of the community. Upon completion of the program, participants will have an
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increased awareness of the vital issues and needs of the community and challenged to be responsible and engaged leaders. Youth Leadership Henry is accepting applications for next year’s class. Rising sophomores should visit their website (youthleadershiphenry.com), or their Facebook page to get the link for the online application, and/or learn more about the program. You can also find out answers to questions about the program by emailing youthleadership@ leadershiphenry.com.
The 18th annual Henry County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic will be held on Monday, September 24th , 2018!