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OCONEE CHAMBER NEW PARTNER PACKET OCONEECHAMBER.ORG
Your Chamber Information
Courtney Bernardi | Chamber President
cbernardi@oconeechamber.org
Andrea Reese | Director of Communications and Operations
areese@oconeechamber.org
Julia Estess | Director of Special Events
jestess@oconeechamber.org
55 Nancy Drive
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
706-769-7947
www.oconeechamber.org
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Benefits
Take a quick look at some of these
amazing benefits available to you for
being one of our valued partners.
Ribbon Cuttings/Open Houses/Groundbreakings: If you are opening a new
business, renovating a business, or expanding a business, we can help you host
your ribbon cutting, open house, or groundbreaking event.
Partner Promotion: Partners have the ability to showcase with specials, offers and
marketing material on our website's dedicated page, as well as the card/magazine
racks in the chamber lobby at no additional fee.
Partner Directory: Your business information will be listed in our online directory
located at oconeechamber.org.
Business and Educational Seminars: We provide business and educational
seminars throughout the year aimed at helping you elevate your business.
Weekly Newsletter: Each week we send out an informative newsletter to the entire
partnership. As a new partner, you will be recognized in the newsletter for 30 days.
Social Media: The Chamber has active social media accounts through Facebook,
Instagram, and LinkedIn. When you have an event, let us know and we will help
advertise it for you.
Meeting Space Rental: The Chamber has several available meeting rooms for rent
for any upcoming event or meeting you may need extra space for.
Networking Events: We host monthly networking events in a variety of styles, to
accommodate different schedules and provide unique engaging opportunities.
"SMART" Insurance: A comprehensive health program offered to today’s small businesses
providing a cost-savings on health coverage options that can lead to more rate stability and
offering potential savings for groups with two to 50 employees. The Georgia Chamber
SMART Plan is available to small business employers with at least two employees enrolled
on their medical plan and no more than 50 total employees. Eligible employers must also be
a member of the Georgia Chamber or a participating local chamber in good standing.
Business Spotlight: Your business has the opportunity to send in a Business or
Employee highlight of your company that will be placed in our weekly newsletter and
on Social Media outlets!
The Insider: The Chamber's newest quarterly magazine, developed to inform and
enhance the partner's experience with the Oconee Chamber. Advertising and
business spotlight opportunities are available.
Our Chamber Programs are tools
designed to build community
leadership, save your business
money and provide solutions to
help you run it more efficiently.
SMARGORP REBMAHC
Leadership Oconee: A nine month adult leadership
program designed for those interested in learning more
about Oconee County and sharpening their leadership
skills. The program incorporates sessions related to
agriculture, government, economic development and
more! (Edited for 2021, For Details Contact the Chamber)
Youth Leadership Oconee: 10th - 12th grade students
who live in Oconee County or attend school in Oconee
County have an opportunity to enhance their leadership
skills through involved learning experiences.(Edited for
2021, For Details Contact the Chamber)
Mini-Grants: Teachers and support staff from SACS
accredited schools in Oconee County may apply for grant
funding to complete special projects throughout the
school year.
Drugs Don't Work: The General Assembly passed a 7.5%
premium discount in workers' compensation insurance
based on a certified drug-free workplace. The Oconee
Chamber of Commerce provides the Drugs Don't Work
program to our members free of charge, and gives the
necessary tools to empower business owners to maintain
a drug-free workplace. Enrollment and certification
through the Drugs Don't Work program can also help
lower workers' compensation premiums.
From the morning coffee meet & greets to playing in the annual
golf tournament, there are endless opportunities to get out
there & advertise my businesses. In 2019, we opened a wine bar
& butcher shop. The Chamber has worked with us since day one.
Whether it was advertising for our ribbon cutting, supporting us
by patronizing our business or by simply offering their
assistance along the way, the team at the Chamber has been
incredible to work with. Not only did the Chamber help make
my ambitions possible but they made it simple. We are lucky to
live & work in Oconee County & the Oconee Chamber of
Commerce is truly an invaluable part of this community.
Andrew Wallace | Owner/Operator
Chops & Hops | Butcher & Vine
COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES
Golf Committee: The golf committee meets to discuss and plan the
annual golf tournament held in April.
Ambassadors: Chamber ambassadors meet to discuss Chamber
partnership, outreach efforts, partner retention, and upcoming Chamber
events.
Fall Festival Committee: The fall festival committee meets to discuss
and plan the annual fall festival held in October.
Women in Business: The role of the women in business committee is to
plan and oversee the group's quarterly luncheons as well as award the
Chamber's Diamond Award scholarship.
Special Event Committees: As our chamber continues to grow and
change we add committees to support special events that we may be
hosting. These events may vary from year to year. If interested in joining
a special event committee please contact the chamber.
Committee meetings are open to all partners and are held at various
times Monday-Thursday. If you would like to participate in a particular
committee, please call the Chamber at (706) 769-7947 or visit our
website for more information.
PARTNER EVENTS
NETWORKING & BUSINESS GROWTH
Annual Meeting: The annual meeting is a Fall Festival: The largest single event in
recognition event which honors those who Oconee County featuring original arts and
have gone the extra mile in support of the crafts, food, and children’s activities.
Chamber's mission. These awards
Women in Business: An opportunity for
recognize volunteers, businesses, and
women within the Chamber to have lunch
individuals.
with one another while networking in order
STAR Student Breakfast: This event to foster professional development,
recognizes the STAR Students and STAR business relationships, social awareness,
Teachers from the five high schools in and community participation.
Oconee County.
8:00 Coffee: Chamber partners have the ability
Golf Tournament: An opportunity for to host the 8:00 coffee event at their location
members to enjoy a round of golf and which is a great opportunity to network with
network with other Chamber partners. other partners.
Farm/City Tour: An opportunity to view
PowerHour: Previously known as our A.M.
agriculture and business working together
Exchange is a morning networking session with
for a better economy.
a facilitator and held downstairs at the
State of the County: An event where the Chamber. Each Session has different topics and
Oconee County Board of Commission exciting networking opportunities.
Chair reviews the County’s past year
Business After Hours: The Business After Hours
achievements and presents the vision for
event is held at the location of a Chamber
the upcoming year and beyond.
partner and provides a great opportunity to
State of the Schools: An event network after business hours.
highlighting the success of all Oconee
schools, both public and private,
and future plans. SummerFest: Our Business and Food Expo is
new to the chamber in 2021. SummerFest
Teacher of the Year Awards Breakfast:
provides you with an opportunity to showcase
Further recognition of teachers from
your products and services. You have the ability
each of the eleven public schools in
to network with other business and community
Oconee County.
leaders as well as with the general public.
3rd Grade Ag Day: An opportunity for Chamber partners receive a discounted booth
students to learn more about agriculture rate. Event is Open to Non Members and the
and its role in our regional economy. Public to Attend.
Tinsel Town : Come one, come all to our Hallmark
-like Christmas town where you can make your
The Lunch Bunch: The Chamber's newest
Christmas list disappear with a one stop shop to
mid-day networking opportunity created to
local retailers. Think Hallmark Movie meets
support the local restaurant community.
AmericaMart in Watkinsville Georgia. Come Sip and
Each month new location is announced!
shop on Friday night for Ladies night with all your
friends, a create a new tradition with us!
Register Online at www.oconeechamber.org
Return on Your Investment
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Credibility Acces s to Resou rces
Being a chamber Your Chamber connects you
member adds credibility with resources that you need
to thrive, including
with customers and
educational and business
consumers
seminars and opportunities
20% Community Involvement 20%
Supporting your local
community increases quality of
life for everyone
20%
"My Oconee Chamber Partnership began because I was searching
for an affordable meeting room to hold a weekly training meeting
for local Mary Kay Consultants. The rooms available to us at our
Chamber building are not only affordable, they are clean, nice
and provide a great atmosphere for meetings and events. I have
gained so much more than just a meeting room from my
Chamber partnership since becoming a partner in 2015. The
Chamber provides numerous events every month, which have
allowed me to network and meet new people. My business has
grown with new contacts I have met through the Chamber. This
is valuable for my small business that grows mainly by referral
and from being visible in the community. My Chamber
Partnership is one that is very valuable and one that I plan to
Paige Fuller | Mary Kay continue for many years to come."
Chairman's Circle
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
For More Information on Becoming a Corporate Sponsor Please
contact us at the Oconee Chamber
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