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Welcome Fresh Start Speech Therapy to the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce! We held their ribbon cutting on Friday, June 24th and are thrilled to have them as members. They are very excited about being a part of a thriving community. Their office is located at 1201 Fountain Lake Park Circle in Brunswick, GA.
They provide the following services:
• Bilingual Speech Services
• Speech and Language Evaluation
• Teletherapy
• Rehabilitation Speech Therapy
• Pediatric and Geriatric Care
Please check out their website to learn more: https://gafreshstart.com/
We look forward to working with you in the future.
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Welcome Nigel Brown to the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce team as the new Director of Membership Services. Nigel joins the Chamber with an extensive background in higher education, workforce development, and business.
When asked about what excites him the most in his new role at the Chamber he shared, “Glynn County has a large amount of projected growth and I’m excited about exploring ways we can help the community grow and prosper.”
Please take time to welcome Nigel to the team.
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Congratulations to Images Hair Salon on their ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Saturday! What a great event that truly showcased their style and love of beauty.
They held a hair show in conjunction with their ribbon cutting and it was so much fun! Welcome to the Chamber!
We are thrilled to have you as members and are so glad we could be a part of your special day! Follow them on Facebook or visit them at 20 Town Village, Brunswick, GA – just off exit 36.
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Volunteers Needed!!!
United Way of Coastal Georgia's Day of Action
Need-A-Ride Registration
On June 17, 2022, United Way of Coastal Georgia will be rallying volunteers throughout the community for Day of Action, an annual event that mobilizes the caring power of volunteers to make a meaningful impact in more than 300 communities around the world. This year, United Way has once again partnered with Glynn County EMA to raise awareness of the importance of hurricane preparedness and assist residents in registering for the Need-A-Ride program. The Need-A-Ride program is an evacuation assistance program for individuals who do not have the means to evacuate Glynn County in the event of a natural disaster. The program brings residents to designated Red Cross shelters out of the area and out of harm’s way.
Registration tables will be located at various locations in the community including churches and local health and social service organizations, among others. Volunteers are needed to assist with registration tables at various sites as well as neighborhood canvassing. Lunch will be provided.
Date June 17, 2022
Time 9:00 – 2:00
Location Community Action Authority, 1 Community Action Dr # A, Brunswick, GA 31520
For questions or to sign up to volunteer, call Janelle Harvey at 912-265-1850 or janelle@uwcga.org. Volunteers may also sign up on the United Way website www.uwcga.org/volunteer.
Take advantage of early voting or make plans to vote on June 21st. We have included everything you need to know to cast your vote this week! See the graphic below!
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Take a look at our upcoming Business Education Series! If you or someone you know is seeking assistance with the business loan process, make plans to attend this program! Experts from United Community Bank will be on hand to assist everyone!
This is open to public! Register online at: Brunswickgoldenisleschamber.com
Oh, what a night! The Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce held their 2022 Annual Dinner last night at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. It was a night filled with wonderful food, an informative and interactive presentation, and awards.
Thank you to all who attended and shared direct feedback of their opinions on the Chamber’s work this past year and what they would like the Chamber to focus on moving forward. The Chamber listened and is working to put a plan in place for the upcoming year.
Congratulations to our award winners:
Donna Davis from McGinty Gordon & Associates recipient of the 2022 Chairman’s Award.
Sarabeth Sutton from Coastal Area District Development Authority recipient of the 2022 Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award.
Southern Soul Barbeque recipient of the 2022 Small Business of the Year Award.
Susan Bates owner of Tipsy McSway, recipient of the 2022 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper, recipient of the 2022 Milton H. “Woody” Woodside Community Champion Award.
Don Hogan, recipient of the of the 2022 Alfred W. Jones, Sr. Award.
The evening concluded with the passing of the gavel from Mike Scherneck to Cedric King. Cedric King will serve as the Chairman of the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 year from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. King will serve as the first African American Chairman in the history of the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce.
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Yesterday, the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce joined community members to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for the Perry Place apartment complex. Perry Place is a new affordable housing complex on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the city.
The complex is centrally located on MLK between O and M streets, the project represents a $12.9 million investment in Brunswick by the city government, a federal disaster relief grant, state tax credits and W.H. Gross Construction Co., the developer of the complex.
Thank you to our partners at The Brunswick News for the wonderful coverage at this event.
To learn more about these properties, visit: https://fairwaymanagement.com/perryplace
Happening Now - 2022 Leadership Summit facilitated by the University of Georgia’s Fanning Institute for Leadership Development!
Fantastic Event!!
Everyone please give a warm welcome to Mary Kate our Marketing and Communications intern for the summer. Mary Kate is a rising senior at Ole Miss, majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications.
Mary Kate has spent many summers in the Golden Isles and hit the ground running at the Chamber this week, learning everything she needs to know to serve our community and local businesses. Be on the look out for her at many of our upcoming events!
Welcome Mary Kate! We are so glad to have you as part of the Chamber team!
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Today we are highlighting Communities in Schools of Glynn. and their direct impact on our community through our Golden Opportunities Spotlight!
Communities In Schools of Glynn County is an affiliate of the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization. Nationally, there are over 1.4 million students served.
They place dedicated staff members called Site Coordinators in local schools where they build strong relationships with students, parents, educators, and community members. Their site coordinators identify barriers that prevent students from succeeding in school. The administrators and site coordinators will then work together to develop individual plans and build teams of support.
Read more about Emma’s story below and find out more about the programs and services provided by Communities in Schools of Glynn by visiting their website at: https://www.cisofglynn.org/
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Congratulations to Del Sur Cafe Brunswick on their official Chamber Ribbon Cutting yesterday. We are unbelievably excited to have them as Chamber members. They are invested in our community and excited about its growth. The Brunswick location is centrally located at 2700 Parkwood Drive close to the hospital. Check out their menu full of tasteful treats.
Congratulations again on your ribbon cutting event. We wish you continued success this year and look forward to partnering with you for future Chamber events.
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