You Never Know

Thursday, September 04
Ever notice that things seem to change in an instant and you just never know what the day will bring? Those people who work in jobs where it is the same thing everyday would have trouble keeping up with this organization. Just this week we installed a brand new state-of-the-art information kiosk in our office. We will use this in a variety of ways. Our ED will use it with prospects and clients and the Chamber side will use it with our members,visitors and newcomers. We are going to have a huge debut the beginning of October. We are also getting ready to kick off our second class of Leadership Lowndes County.next week. This is an intensive 9 month program where business leaders take one day each month and explore topics such as healthcare, education and economic development and how it pertains to Lowndes County. The first class graduated in June and really seemed to enjoy the class. One of their projects was the launch of our Link'd Young Professionals. They had an event on Tuesday evening and it was great! Each month they choose an organization and raise monies in support. This month it was the Humane Society. It is a wonderful opportunity for businesses to market to a different demographic. These are professionals beteen the ages of 21-40 most of them just getting started in their careers. We also have Business After Hours next Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the Columbus Country Club. Also, nominations committees are about to begin the process of identifying potential new members for our Board of Directors. We are also looking at potential new membership database software. Beginning to work on 2009 budgets. It's something all the time and usually never the same thing twice. Yes, in the chamber world you have to be ready for whatever the day throws at you.

Busy, Busy

Friday, August 15
This week has certainly been a busy one for the chamber! We are currently meeting with our Trust Investors each Tuesday and updating them on various projects and issues to keep them informed of our activities and make sure that they are feeling the value of their investments. Also, we are trying to finish up another project that involves a presentation kiosk that will be in our office so we were shooting some video on shopping opportunities in Columbus. You might have seen us out and about getting that done. We are also working with our newly formed Link'd Young Professionals and getting this program off the ground. Response thus far has been great! There is a real need for us to make sure that the next group of community leaders knows and understands their community and how they can make a difference. Also, Lowndes Young Leaders (10th grade) kicks off next week, so Maureen has been working on that project. I am getting ready to kick off the 2nd class of Leadership Lowndes County. Their kick off dinner and 1st session will begin in early September. Last night's Business After Hours was well attended and a lot of fun! Many thanks to all who sponsored and attended. This morning we ambushed some of our newest members with flowers, candy and cookies. It is simply our way of saying "Thanks" for joining with other businesses so that we can continue to promote and improve Columbus and Lowndes County. We also helped the Columbus Police Department celebrate the grand opening of their forensic laboratory. Busy, Busy! We wouldn't have it any other way!

Back to school

Monday, August 11
It's really hard to believe that it's already time for the kids to go back to school. Is it just me or does Summer break seem to get shorter and shorter? Lots of local retail merchants are offering great sales in support of back to school. Be sure and take advantage of these opportunities but remember to shop local! The LINK is preparing to kick off a new class of Lowndes Young Leaders, which is comprised of 10th graders from both public and private schools. This 9 month program lets these future leaders spend one day each month focusing on such topics as healthcare, government, education, etc. to see how it impacts Lowndes County and the role it plays in their future. It's just another example of how the LINK is playing a major role in shaping the future of Lowndes County.

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