meetings events April

Tuesday, April 4

Chamber Chase

5K Run and 2 Mile Wellness Walk

Thursday, March 23

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Riverside Preparatory Academy

Sign up as an individual or register a company team. Registration is $30; $35 after March 19. Compete for the Fastest Corporate Team, the Fastest CEO or unite in a spirited 2 mile walk. Chip timing, commemorative t-shirts, and age group awards. Enjoy awards, food, drink and fun after the race. Register at RunSignUp.com/ChamberChase. Ellie Parker, 770-532-6206.

Transportation Forum

Open to the Public

Tuesday, April 11

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

University of North Georgia Gainesville | Performing Arts Center

Featuring Russell McMurry, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation

This important forum is open to the public and creates discussion with Chamber members, businesses and community leaders. $20 Chamber Members; $25 Guests. Registration required. Register at GHCC.com/EVENTS. Gerri Collins, 770-532-6206.

Job Fair & Career Expo

Free & Open to the Public

Thursday, April 13

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Gainesville Civic Center

Features 60+ employer booths and is a great opportunity for job seekers to meet local companies that are hiring. Employers recruit qualified employees. Booth space is limited. Register at GHCC.com/EVENTS. Savannah Garrick, 770-532-6206.

Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament

Swing into Spring at Lanier Islands

Friday, April 28 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Lanier Islands

$200 per Player; $700 for Team of 4 Players. Fee Includes: Green Fee, Cart Fee, Breakfast, Box Lunch, Snacks, Drinks and the 19th Hole Reception following the tournament. Space Limited. Register at GHCC.com/EVENTS. Ellie Parker, 770-532-6206.

March

Wednesday, March 1

Healthcare Committee

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Chamber

Wednesday, March 8

Human Resource Council

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Friday, March 10

Economic Development Council

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 14

Small Business Seminar

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

In person at the Chamber or via Zoom

Tuesday, March 14

Ambassadors Council

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Scott's Downtown | Gainesville

Wednesday, March 15

Healthy Hall Awards Luncheon

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lanier Technical College

Ramsey Conference Center

Thursday, March 16

Chamber Executive Committee

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Chamber

Tuesday, March 21

Vision 2030 Board Meeting

11:30 a.m. | Chamber

Wednesday, March 22

Issues Committee

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Chamber

Thursday, March 23

Chamber Board of Directors

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Gainesville Civic Center

Thursday, March 23

Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Walk

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Riverside Preparatory Academy

Thursday, March 30

South Hall Business Coalition

King's Hawaiian Bakery

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Aloha Drive | Flowery Branch

Stay Up-to-Date: GHCC.com/events

Business After Hours

Humane Society of Northeast Georgia

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

845 West Ridge Road | Gainesville

Wednesday, April 5

Healthcare Committee

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Chamber

Tuesday, April 11

Small Business Seminar

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

In person at the Chamber or via Zoom

Tuesday, April 11

Annual Transportation Forum

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

UNG Gainesville | Performing Arts Center

Tuesday, April 11

Ambassadors Council

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Break Water Grill | Flowery Branch

Wednesday, April 12

Human Resource Council

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 13

Job Fair & Career Expo

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Gainesville Civic Center

Friday, April 14

Economic Development Council

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 18

Annual AgriBusiness Awards

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Jaemor Farms | Alto

Tuesday, April 18

Vision 2030 Board Meeting

11:30 a.m | NGA Community Foundation

Wednesday, April 19

Issues Committee

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Chamber

Thursday, April 20

Chamber Executive Committee

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Chamber

Thursday, April 27

Chamber Board of Directors

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Gainesville Civic Center

Friday, April 28

Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament

10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Legacy on Lanier | Lanier Islands

Hudginson joins University of North Georgia

Greg Hudgison has joined the University of North Georgia’s (UNG) Division of University Relations as associate vice president for communications and marketing. In this role, Greg oversees the areas of marketing, news and communications, web communications, photography and videography. Greg looks forward to working with UNG’s community partners and media representatives. Most recently, Greg served as director of strategic communications at Columbus State University for more than six years before coming to UNG. He brings extensive marketing, public relations and communication management experience from prior roles with Synovus Financial Corporation, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Swift Textiles, and television news production. ung.edu

Marissa Maynor joins Chamber Staff

Born and raised in Hall County, Marissa Maynor is a graduate of North Hall High School and received her Bachelor’s in Marketing from the University of North Georgia. She spent the last 10 years in the automotive industry, in positions ranging from sales to human resources. Marissa joins the Greater Hall Chamber team in Membership Sales and Events and is excited to help grow our small businesses and build new relationships with local professionals. Marissa and her husband, Doug, have two young boys. greaterhallchamber.com

New Alumni Director at Brenau University

A native of Habersham County, Emily Reid is the new Director of Alumni Engagement at Brenau University. With an undergraduate degree and MBA from Piedmont College, Reid most recently served as the Program Coordinator for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving at Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Connecticut. For the last five years, Reid has worked with alumni from different walks of life and fields of interest and is excited to utilize her knowledge and experiences to engage, foster, and support Brenau's alumni body. brenau.edu

• The Greater Hall Chamber is seeking nominations for the Small Business of the Year Award, to recognize an outstanding small business Chamber member for 20222023, and the Family Business of the Year, to recognize a dynamic family-owned business. A member may nominate their business or another member. Nominations must be received by Friday, April 14. Awards will be presented at the Chamber's 115th Annual Meeting & Gala on Thursday, May 11 at the Chattahoochee Country Club. Details: Ellie Parker, 770-532-6206, or eparker@ghcc.com.

• Georgia Trend recently featured a story on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) innovation and growth throughout its 150year history. The article discusses UNG's role as a senior military college, as well as its teacher preparation, business and language programs. The feature also covers expansions on the Blue Ridge and Cumming campuses and the new Cottrell Center for Business, Technology & Innovation. Read the story at georgiatrend.com

• Run the Ranch, a family-friendly 5K, Nature Walk and Fun Run returns to Eagle Ranch in Chestnut Mountain this year. Bring the entire family on Saturday, June 3 for a unique opportunity to see Eagle Ranch’s private 315acre campus while supporting their mission to help make life better for children, families, and the community. For information on the event, visit eagleranch.org.

• The Arts Council’s 2023 Evenings of Intimate Jazz upcoming performances include Duchess, a trio of vocal entertainers blending classics and contemporary, on March 17-18, and Karla Harris, a powerful jazz vocalist, on April 21-22. Individual tickets for Duchess and Karla Harris are $38; table for 6 is $228. Order tickets online at theartscouncil.net.

• Braselton’s town manager, Jennifer H. Scott, has been appointed to the prestigious National League of Cities (NLC) Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. Scott will serve a oneyear term to provide strategic direction for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policies. Founded 100 years ago, NLC is comprised of city, town and village leaders that are focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents. nlc.org

• Matt Nix, president of Duplicating Products, announced the company was named a Ricoh/Savin Circle of Excellence Dealer for the 9th year in a row for outstanding service and support. For over 40 years, Duplicating Products has offered high-performance office equipment and unmatched customer service to organizations across North Georgia with solutions to meet all business printing and copying needs. In 2021, they were named the 18th Canon Dealer in U.S. and the 8th Canon dealer in the South. duplicatingproducts.com

• Win $1,000 CASH! The Chamber's Annual Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament Raffle Tickets are now on sale. Do not have to be present to win. The $1,000 cash prize drawing takes place at the tournament on Friday, April 28 at Lanier Islands. Cost: 1 for $10, or 3 for $20. Call Ellie Parker for your tickets, 770-532-6206, or eparker@ghcc.com.

• Malia H. Bolt, a Master Certified Picture Framer and owner of Purple House Gallery, announces several new artist to the gallery. Purple House represents local artists as well as artist from all over the country. The gallery is a one-stop-shop for custom framing, art, photo restoration and art consulting. View art and shop collections at purplehousegallery.com