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THE CHAMBER IN A C TION
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partners on their current and future workforce needs,
partnering with Golden Isles Career Academy,
federal advocacy programs. This committee makes College of Coastal Georgia, and the Lucas Center
recommendations about policy and issues. Outreach
for Entrepreneurship. The Chamber’s Workforce
events include the State Leadership Dinner, State of the
Development Study is part of the committee’s outreach.
Community, Federal Trip to Washington, DC, and the local
Grits and Issues event.
Business Development
Employees at member businesses will receive training
Special Projects
they need for success through educational courses and
The Special Projects committee facilitates
networking opportunities. The committee is responsible
collaborations and planning for our impactful events,
for chamber membership recruitment and retention, small
such as the annual Chamber Golf Tournament, Chamber
business promotion, and industrial affairs.
Broadfield Clay Shoot, First Responders Appreciation
Luncheon, She Means Business Luncheon, and our
REACH Scholarships
Annual Gala.
REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can
Workforce & Education Happen) is a mentorship and scholarship program.
The Golden Isles is a top location for talent Scholars are paired with mentors through high school
development and attraction that supports a growing, graduation. Successful completion of the program
diverse set of industries. The Golden Isles Development culminates in a $10,000 scholarship that can be used
Authority implements a community-wide workforce at any HOPE-eligible college or university in Georgia.
development strategy by collaborating with business The program is funded by the Chamber Foundation.
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