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Welcome to Perry,
Where Georgia

Comes Together. Perry Town Square

e are proud to share our
community with you. Thanks Perry At-A-Glance The Heart of Georgia
to great schools, top-notch Land Area (Sq. Miles) ............................................ 26.18 Miles from Perry
W healthcare, accessible Population (Estimated 2018) ...........................17,377 Atlanta, GA ....................................................................110
Perry Area Chamber of Commerce housing and an exceptional business Population Growth since 2010.........................25.2% Savannah, GA ...............................................................196
culture, Perry offers a wonderful Median Age .................................................................... 32 Macon, GA ...................................................................... 30
The Perry quality of life. Median Household Income............................$42,652 Jacksonville, FL ............................................................239
Here are some insider insights, Total Housing Units .............................................. 6,406 Orlando, FL ...................................................................334
AreaChamber along with basic local information, to High School Graduate or Higher .......................9.3% Nashville, TN ................................................................356
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher ............................20.4%
help you make a smooth transition. If we
Charleston, SC .............................................................296
can help with anything else, please stop Average Commute Time (in min.) .......................20.7
Perry Chamber is where business comes together by the new Perry Chamber of Commerce Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Sperling’s Best Places Climate
location at 900 Carroll Street – where Sunny Days ...................................................................223
Grow Business, Perry comes together. Precipitation Days ......................................................105
Grow Community tasked with attracting businesses, investing Rainfall (inches per year) ........................................... 46
time and effort into the vitality of the area, Chamber Areas of Action Snowfall (inches per year) ........................................ 0.9
and maintaining community programs. • Special Events – Plan special events Avg. July High .............................................................92 F
he Perry Area Chamber works to The goal of a Chamber of Commerce that raise non-dues revenue, improve Avg. January Low.......................................................35 F
grow a strong community based is to create a functional body that allows quality of life, and increase awareness
on an economically sound business for activism and community improvement. of our membership and area. IMPORTANT NUMBERS
T environment. By becoming a When you add your voice to your Chamber • Perry Diplomats – Encourage
member, your business will benefit from: of Commerce, you find a place where membership growth, promote Emergency / Medical
• connections with potential customers your opinion makes a difference in the member services, and increase public Fire Department ..................................(478) 988-2850
and new business opportunities. organization’s operations. awareness of the Chamber’s mission
• valuable resources and tools. and activities. Police Department ..............................(478) 988-2800
• exclusive programs and discounts. • Military Affairs – Provide support to Sheriff’s Department ..........................(478) 542-2080
Breakdown of Chamber Robins Air Force Base to keep it viable In case of emergency, dial 911.
Benefits
Together we will • Visibility – Stand out and get noticed as as the economic engine that drives Local
Middle Georgia.
keep our community an active member of the community. • Governmental Affairs – Facilitate City of Perry
“Perry Proud!” • Network – It’s not just who you know, productive relationships between the General Information
it’s who others know. Experience the Chamber and governing agencies. 1211 Washington St. | P.O. Box 2030,
power of networking. • Business Development – Support Perry, GA 31069
For information on Chamber events, • Voice – Gain a say in what happens established members and encourage (478) 988-2700
Chamber Chamber at (478) 987-1234 or visit our new • Credibility – Reputation matters. • Education Committee – Promote and Houston County Board of Commissioners Getting Started
economic and small business
activities and membership, contact the
The Perry City Council meets on the first and
through our Chamber’s advocacy
development and growth in the
third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
efforts with leaders.
location in the heart of Downtown Perry at
Perry area.
900 Carroll Street.
www.houstoncountyga.org
the community.
Houston County, especially in the
What is a Chamber Chamber membership is respected by enhance the quality of education in (478) 542-2115
The Board of Commissioners meets on the first
of Commerce? • Discounts – Member to Member Perry area. and third Tuesday of each month.
A Chamber of Commerce is a non- discounts increase your buying power Perry Area Chamber of Commerce
profit entity made up of local businesses, all and your sales. 900 Carroll St., Perry, GA 31069 Houston County Probate Court
of which pay for membership. The Chamber • Growth – Get quality training and (478) 987-1234 and Vital Records
of Commerce acts as a voice for business, business education to support overall welcome@perrygachamber.com Birth Certificates/Marriage Licenses .(478) 218-4710
political and public venues, and is often economic growth. www.perrygachamber.com Houston County Public Works ............(478) 987-4280
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