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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT I can’t even begin to describe how great it was to come together to officially welcome Brig Gen Hammerstedt at our Military Affairs Dinner last Thursday. As you are aware, “gathering” is one of the things we do best as an organization; and our ability to do that has been dramatically…
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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Last week, I had the chance to attend and present a session on leveraging technology to lead through change for 70 of my chamber peers from across the state. We had lengthy discussions about returning to in-person programming, continued critical business support, and of course, the unique challenges of providing content…
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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT While many Fourth of July celebrations have been cancelled due to COVID-19, there are still a few to help you celebrate! Thanks 13WMAZ for compiling a list of all the events going on in Middle Georgia for the 4th of July. Friday, July 3rd Independence Day Fireworks – Monroe County Recreation…
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In order for us to adhere to CDC Guidelines for proper social distancing, we cannot accommodate walk-up registration.  You must pre-register and pay to attend.  If you do not pre-register & pay, you cannot attend.  We will NOT be taking payments on site.  We accept credit cards online or over the phone as well as…
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Thank you to The Cookie Bar, Cuban Island Cafe, and Happy Foods for allowing us to use their posts as samples. Sample COVID Closure Social Media Posts:     Sample COVID Re-Opening After Closure Post: Sample text for announcements: Sample One Unfortunately, one of our XNAME OF COMPANYX team members has tested positive for COVID-19…
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Am I required to provide leave for employees with COVID-19? Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements This link includes information about Employer Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act requirements.  (These requirements apply to most employers with less than 500 employees and are in effect until at least…
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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT 2020 will forever be a significant mark in time for us – as individuals, as a chamber, a community, a state, a nation, and the human race. Thanks in large part to a global pandemic, it will also go down in history (at least in my book) as a pivotal moment…
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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT March 19, 2020. This is the date we planned to join hundreds of community leaders, business professionals, elected officials and development partners from across the region for the highly-anticipated “State of the Base.” The Chamber office was closed the Thursday and Friday before attending the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce…
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