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Chamber Events
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Ribbon Cuttings, Anniversary Celebrations and Grand Openings
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Not Another Smoothie Shop 1605 Vernon Road, Suite 1600 LaGrange Groundbreaking Ceremony Phoenix Crossing 102 Jordan’s Way, LaGrange
Little Lions Preschool 2583 West Point Road LaGrange
Local Groundz Coffee Co. 407 N. Greenwood Street LaGrange
Fabframez 36 S. Lafayette Square Downtown LaGrange
Drive Bar Hogansville 218 N. Hwy 29 Hogansville
Emberglow Handmade The Colonial Building 119 Ridley Avenue, LaGrange
Haug Law Group, LLC 201 Ridley Ave., Suite B LaGrange
StepStone Family & Youth Services 325 Greenville Street LaGrange
Medicare Answers Now 101 S. Dawson Street, Suite E LaGrange The Lofts (former Dixie Cotton Mill) 710 Greenville Street LaGrange
Just Peachy Waxing, LLC 1510 Lafayette Parkway, Suite A5 LaGrange
Groundbreaking Ceremony Miracle League Athletic Complex 1904 Hamilton Road LaGrange
Laniakea Medical Office Building 1015 Lafayette Parkway LaGrange
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CHAMBER BUSINESS COUNCILS
West Point
West Point Business Council, presented by Results Property Management was held at Point University. Jason Ransbottom, Senior Manager with Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain gave us an update and their plans going forward.
Hogansville
Hogansville Business Council met for an afternoon tee time at Drive Bar. Special thanks to Mack Reynolds Realty, LLC, for providing us with a fun golf experience by reserving the golf bays.
STATE OF TOURISM
Our featured guests for our "State of Tourism" lunch presented by Jackson Services, included:
Kathy Tilley, Executive Director, Visit LaGrange
Nija Torrence, Regional Tourism Marketing Manager, Explore Ga.
Carleton Wood, Executive Director, Hills and Dales Estate
New Member Orientation
On Tuesday, October 26 new members from this quarter mixed and mingled with fellow Chamber members as well as board members and diplomats.
We discussed membership benefits, our mission and programs to help achieve success and maximize the return on investment. Also in attendance was Todd Carlisle with the Small Business Development Center.
EARLY BIRD BREAKFASTS August
Our featured speaker was Amir Ghannad. He spoke to us about Discovering The Transformative Leader Within. Special thanks for our Gold sponsor, Kiwanis Club of LaGrange.
September
Dr. J. Marshall Sheppard, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Georgia was our guest speaker for our September Early Bird Breakfast. He informed us about the Georgia Climate Project and Drawdown Georgia. Special thanks for our Gold sponsor, Kimble's Food by Design
October
At October’s Early Bird Breakfast, our featured speaker was Rob Corcoran, author of Trustbuilding: An Honest Conversation on Race, Reconciliation, and Responsibility. Special thanks for our Gold sponsor, Communities in Schools.
Save the Date!
December 2, 2021
The Valor Awards pay tribute to Troup County's public safety professionals, including firefighters, police, and emergency personnel.
Presentations included the Shining Star Award, Medal of Merit Award, Lifesaving Award, Public Safety Awards, Medal of Valor Awards, and Commissioner Richard English, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Presenting Sponsor: Great Wolf Lodge
Supporting Sponsor: TWFG Insurance Services
Award Sponsors: Point University, The Medicine Cabinet/Hometown Family Medicine, F.L.I. Properties, True North Investments,TalentKinect
VALOR AWARD WINNERS
Georgia State Patrol’s Trooper First Class Brian Harman was recognized with the Gold Medal of Valor Award.
Troup County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Jamie White and LaGrange Police Department’s Officer Wendy Bryant and Officer Ryan Cadenhead were recognized with the Silver Medal of Valor Award.
LaGrange Fire Department’s Deputy Chief Willie Bradfield, Lieutenant Troy Reynolds, Sergeant Sean Guerrero, Firefighter Caleb Alldredge, Lieutenant Caleb Harrison, Sergeant Andrew McNeil, Firefighter Brandon King were recognized with the Bronze Medal of Valor Award.
LaGrange Police Department’s Detective Jason Duncan was recognized as the Public Safety Person of the Year.
Troup County 911’s Shannan McLaughlin was recognized as the Communications Person of the Year. West Point Fire Department’s Chief Milton Smith with the Shining Star Award.
LaGrange Police Department’s Officer Marcus Horne was recognized with the Medal of Merit Award.
LaGrange Police Department’s Lieutenant Mark Cavender and Sergeant William Nelson were recognized as the Public Safety Unit of the Year. Troup County Fire Department’s Captain Rusty Brown, Firefighter/EMT Eric Rogers and Volunteer Fire Fighter Jason Cadenhead were recognized with the Lifesaving Award.
This year, in memory of Commissioner Richard English, Jr. the Chamber established the Commissioner Richard English, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given to a public safety professional who exemplifies the qualities so admired in Commission English. Congratulations to Chief Marshal Lonza Edmondson with the Troup County Marshal’s Office.
Peachy Greens, presented by J. Smith Lanier was held at Highland Country Club on Thursday, October 7. Golfers enjoyed a round of golf, a putting contest with prizes, closest to the pin game and longest drive contest while making great business contacts.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Presenting Sponsor: J. Smith Lanier Gold Sponsor: GO Realty, Electrical Technicians, Inc 19th Hole Lunch Sponsor: Kimble's Foods by Design Beverage Cart Sponsors: Mallory Agency, The Yard on Mill Apartments Kilt Premium Business on the Tee Sponsor: Pike Consulting Group Flag Sponsor: Results Property Management The Throne Sponsor: Jackson Services Tumbler Sponsor: Get Troup Reading Photo Sponsor: Elite MarketingCo. Business on the Tee Sponsors: Actikare Responsive In-Home Care, Acceptance Insurance, Hometown Family Medicine, LaGrange Grocery, Haug Law Group, LLC, Results Property Management, Southern Credit Union, Chicken Salad Chick, Airforce Heating and Air
