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INSIDERwww.oconeechamber.org55 Nancy Drive, Watkinsville Georgia 30677Oconee Chamber of CommerceQ2 | Issue 14

Chamber Executive BoardChairman of the BoardBrad Tucker, Look Ahead Business ConsultingChair ElectPaige Fuller, Mary Kay CosmeticsTreasurerMichael Gill, Michael Gill State FarmSecretaryLorie Petersen, BankSouthAt-LargeCharlie Upchurch, Coldwell Banker Upchurch RealtyImmediate Past ChairAmy Parrish, Highland Trust PartnersPresidentCourtney Bernardi

OUR FEATURED EVENTS! 8 AMcoffeeOctober 19th, Downtown WatkinsvilleFor Our Lunchtime NetworkersE V E N T S C A L E N D A RE V E N T S C A L E N D A RJoin us to network, growrelationships, engage and inspireothers! For Morning NetworkersAugust 16thOctober 31stDecember 5thJuly 9thSeptember 25thNovember 7thSeptember 27thFor Our After Work NetworkersSeptember 16thOther Dates to Make Note Of:September 12th | New Partner OrientationChamber Closed - November 27-29thChamber Closed - December 23rd- January 6thWomen in Business Events August 21st - LuncheonDecember 12th - BRAND NEWExcellence Diamond Award Luncheon JUSTKICKINITOCONEE CHAMBER KICKBALL EXHIBITIONSeptember 13th, ESP Miracle League Field

Courtney Message from our Chamber PresidentSummer is in FULL SWING! It may be a bitwarm outside, okay, it's hot - very hot, and wecould use some rain, but summer is still such aspecial time of year. Schedules are much moreflexible, well, unless you are a parent of schoolage children and then maybe your schedulemight actually be more chaotic. I know mineis. From one camp to the next, from oneactivity to the next, from one sportstournament to the next, some of us are trulyfeeling a bit of pressure getting it all done andmight secretly be looking forward to theroutine of the school year. But I challenge youall to take in all that the rest of summer has tooffer. Enjoy stopping by Wire Park to gather with oldfriends and maybe make a few new ones. Visitthe Bogart library and take advantage of themany summer activities offered, Mrs. Donnahas the A/C on and is always willing to share astory. Stop by Smallcakes Cupcakery to visitDawn and her team, their treats are simply theBEST. From cupcakes to ice cream, yoursweet tooth will be satisfied! Oconee County is filled with amazing smallbusinesses, take time to pop in over the nextmonth and get to know those who arespending their summers serving ourcommunity in the most refreshing ways!

athensseedlawnandgarden@gmail.comAthens Seed Lawn and Garden, locally owned and operated since 1929, is a retail store devoted to servicing the needs of allhomeowners, gardeners, farmers, pet owners, hunters, landscapers, and contractors, far and wide. Come on by and see us!http://www.athensseed.com/Serving Oconee Countyfor 95 YearsStore HoursMonday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm54 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677Our NEW Retail WebsiteCheck Out Place Your Order Online Now

JUSTKICKINITOCONEE CHAMBER KICKBALL EXHIBITIONKICK ITLET’S JOIN THE BULL PENGet Excited!!!! We are launching a NEW event!! YOU will not want to miss out onthis one! Get ready to KICK IT, NETWORK and have FUN with the Oconee Chamberduring our first ever Oconee Chamber Kickball Tournament! Mark your calendars, get your sweatbands ready and plan to play! If you are moreof the supporting type, come with your pom poms and mega phones - there will be food, beverages and excitement for all! PORTION OF PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TOSEPTEMBER 13SEPTEMBER 13THTHDEADLINE JULY 27TH

Donovan Gowdie, The Foot and Ankle Treatment Center LLCRobert Jahn, Cardinal Real Estate AdvisorsJoshua Reese, Stand Strong FencingAmy Parrish, Highland Trust PartnersEvan Elder, Synovus BankJohn Lindberg, Southern Skies RoofingSandyn Colwell, Insurance Brokers of Georgia, an Oakbridge PartnerAustin Coleman, Select FenceSandra Allen,Edward JonesAngie Durham, Compass Association ManagementJared Reeves, Certified Clean Care, Certified Dry Restoration, & Certified SoftWashMichael Gill, The Gill AgencyJulie Nguyen,SushiOne & Bobalicious CafePhilip Bernardi, Oconee State BankLaura Reidinger, Neighbors of Oconee & Oconee LivingPaige Mitchell, Piedmont Athens RegionalDelena Brockmann, Piedmont Athens RegionalAlana T Cochran, Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.CErin Kinkade, AAFMAA Wealth Management and TrustKat Ahmed, BasKat Catering / Munch HutAndrew Wallace, Core Blend TrainingCorey Davis, Core Blend TrainingMelinda Edwards, White Tiger DeluxeFelix Ahmed, BasKat Catering & Munch Hut Deli & StoreRev. Alan Cloar, FCC WatkinsvilleNoah Huggins, BankSouthDarius Johnson, University of North GeorgiaThe Bull PenPLAYING?PLAYING?PLAYING?

SponsorPresenting Sponsor | $2500 (1 Available)Exhibition Sponsor, Logo Listed on all Marketing, Website and Social Media Post.Logo on Back of Official Event T-ShirtName Listed on Team Jerseys Tent at event to market and represent your companyAbility to Speak at Open Ceremony 1 Guaranteed Player in Tournament Game Changer Sponsors | $1500 (2 Available)Game Sponsor for 1 of 3 Tournament GamesSponsor, Logo Listed on Website, will receive 1 social media post!Name Listed on Back of Official Event T-Shirt1 Guaranteed Player in Tournament Kicker Sponsors | $1000 (2 Available)Kicker Sponsor is our Food SponsorsSponsor, Logo Listed on Website, will receive 1 social media post!Name Listed on Back of Official Event T-ShirtOne Player in the TournamentGolden Kick Ball Sponsor | $1250 (1 Available)Awards Sponsor, ability to Present Awards with Chamber at the End of TournamentSponsor, Logo Listed on Website, will receive 1 social media post!Name Listed on Back of Official Event T-ShirtOne Player in the Tournament Jersey Sponsor | $500 (1 Available)Company will Sponsor 1 of the 4 Tournament Kick ball teamsSponsor, Logo Listed on Website, will receive 1 social media post!Name Listed on Back of Official Event T-ShirtName Listed on the Back of the Team Jersey for 1 TeamOne Player in the Tournament Sponsor an Inning | $100 (15 Available)Company can Sponsor an Inning of Play during one of the games! Company Name will be announced during that inning of play for the Tournament. Sponsor, Logo Listed on Website, will receive 1 social media post!Base Sponsor | $250 (9 Available)Sponsor a Base During 1 of the 3 Games! Company Name will be announced during the games!Name Listed on Back of Official Event T-ShirtSponsor, Logo Listed on Website, will receive 1 social mediapost!JUSTKICKINITOCONEE CHAMBER KICKBALL EXHIBITION

celebratingsince january 2024new partnersAKINS Mobile ServiceAssisted Living LocatorsAtompseed LLCB&T Food Fresh MarketBig Blue Marble AcademyBlanton Floor CoveringBlasingame, Burch, Garrard and Ashley,P.C.Chris Greer Studio & GalleryCore Blend TrainingEast Georgia Cancer CoalitionEdward JonesEncourage H.E.R AcademyEvery Seasons Pest SolutionsFirst Class FitnessG&p Remodeling/RenovationsConnect with us NOW, if you and your team would liketo be featured in one of our Partner Broadcast videos!Check out more on our website at www.oconeechamber.org/partnerbroadcastGeorgia OptionsHarper Brooks DesignJames Bates Brannan GrooverJordanADRKarate OconeeKeepsake Travel CompanyKiller Crust PizzaLine KingLove.Craft AthensMalutinok LawMarks Commercial RealtyOak House DistilleryOne Breath CNAPaul Davis RestorationPeachtree PlanningPestmaster Services of AthensPrior Law FirmSecure Choice MarketingSelect Landscape Group/Select FenceGroupSlam Athens Southern Skies RoofingStearns Retirement GroupStrong Arm Security GroupStand Strong FencingTommy MalcomTravelmation - Kristi PatrickTucker Iron WorksWhite Tiger WatkinsvilleWhite's Pools

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THE OCONEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPRESENTED BYF A L L F E S T I V A L O C O N E E C H A M B E RO C T O B E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 4Less Than 50 Vendor Spots Remain! APPLY ONLINE TODAY! BRAND NEW THIS YEAR WE WILL OFFER A LIMITED NUMBER OFSPACES FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS! MUST BE 7-17 TO CLASSIFY!VENDOR APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE!ALL CALL FOR CHILDREN ENTREPRENEURS$50.00 PER SPACESPECIAL RATE FOR 2024

O C T O B E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 4CELEBRATING SINCE 1974Promotional tent space at festival.Listing on fall festival page of website toinclude your logo and link to your website.Placement of your customized banner atthe festival.Multiple social media sponsor recognitionposts on social media.Logo on printed and digital brochures.Listed on back of vendor fall festival t-shirt-(1 complementary shirt, if requested).Logo recognition in the 3rd quarter issue ofthe Insider festival preview.Qtr. page ad in the 3rd quarter Insiderdigital magazine. Qtr. page ad in the fall festival program infood section.Premium placement & promotional tentspace on School Street at festival.Listing on fall festival page of our website toinclude your logo and link to your website.Placement of your customized banner at thefall festival.Multiple social media sponsor recognitionposts on social media.Logo on printed and digital brochures.Logo on back of vendor fall festival t-shirt-(2 complimentary t-shirts, if requested).Logo recognition in the 3rd quarter issue ofthe Insider festival preview.Half page ad in the 3rd quarter Insider digitalmagazine.Half page ad in the fall festival program.Harvest Sponsor | $5,000 Spice Sponsor | $3,500Premium placement & promotional tent space on Rocket Field.Exclusive right to distribute branded bags at fall festival entrancegates.Listing on fall festival page of Chamber website to include yourlogo and link to your website.Premium banner placement at festival.Presenting Sponsor | $10,000Promotional tent space at festival.Logo recognition in the September issue of theInsider festival preview.Qtr. page ad in the September issue of theInsider digital magazine. Listing on fall festival page of our website toinclude your logo and link to your website.Placement of your customized banner at thefestival.1 social media sponsor recognition post on socialmedia.Logo on printed and digital brochures.Sponsor page recognition in the fall festivalbrochure with company description and link towebsite in digital program.Listed on back of fall festival t-shirt.Autumn Sponsor | $2,500Logo recognition in the September issueof the Insider festival preview.Qt. page ad in the September Insidermagazine.Listing on fall festival page of our websiteto include your logo. Placement of your customized banner atthe festival.1 social media sponsor recognition poston social media.Logo on printed and digital brochureswith company description and link in thedigital program. Listed on back of fall festival t-shirt (2complimentary t-shirts, if requested).Pumpkin Sponsor | $1,500Listing on fall festival page of our website.Placement of your customized banner atthe festival.Listed on printed brochures.Listed on back of fall festival t-shirt.Acorn Sponsor | $500Vendor T-Shirt Sponsor | $1750Prominent logo on vendor fall festival t-shirt.1/2 page ad in 3rd quarter Insider.1/2 page ad in the printed fall festivalbrochure.Option to participate in vendor check induring Friday set up with a table.2 Complimentary t-shirts.To Secure Your Sponsorship or for More Information, contact Andrea Reese at areese@oconeechamber.orgOconee Chamber of Commerce | 55 Nancy Drive, Watkinsville Georgia 30677 ©2024Fall Festival Multiple social media sponsor recognitions on social media.Logo recognition on all marketing and fall festival social media posts.Logo on printed and digital brochures.Prominent logo on back of vendor fall festival t-shirt (3 complimentary shirts, if requested).Logo recognition in the 3rd quarter issue of the Insider festival preview.Full page ad in the 3rd quarter Insider digital magazine.Full page ad on the front inside cover in the fall festival program (printed and digital).Promotional tent space at festival.Logo recognition in the 3rd quarter issueof the Insider festival preview.Qtr. page ad in the 3rd quarter issue of theInsider digital magazine. Listing on fall festival page of our websiteto include your logo and link to yourwebsite.Placement of your customized banner atthe festival.1 social media sponsor recognition post onsocial media.Logo on printed and digital brochures.Sponsor page recognition in the fallfestival brochure with companydescription and link to website in digitalprogram.Listed on back of fall festival t-shirt.Food Ally Sponsor | $2,5004 REMAIN4 REMAIN4 REMAIN6 REMAIN6 REMAIN6 REMAIN10 REMAIN10 REMAIN10 REMAIN

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R A F F L E SN E T W O R K I N G& F U NPRESENTED BYHouseman Pest ServicesArch Legacy Firm United Community Bank Milestone ConstructionThe Classic Center Highland Trust Partners Classic City OrthodonticsOconee Construction ServicesOconee State Bank Kevin Price ConstructionPinnacle BankSouthern Skies Roofing Peachstate Federal Credit Union T H A N K Y O U T O O U R S P O N S O R SLangscapes Michael Gill State FarmFoskey Turf FarmB E V E R A G E C A R T S E X C L U S I V E H O L E SPeyton Pettus State Farm Smile Doctors by WaughG O L F B A L L Oconee County Economic DevelopmentA W A R D SFoskey Turf FarmT R A N S P O R A T I O N White's Pools P U T T I N G G R E E NPresbyterian VillageJ A V AGrahl ConstructionB R E A K F A S T Golden Pantry1 9 T H H O L E IDA CaterpillarAthens Ford LAD Trucking L O N G E S T D R I V E A N DC L O S E T T O T H E P I N

2424FORE!FORE!The 2024 Annual Golf Tournament was a pictureperfect day of golf, networking and fun! With a fullfield of 130 Golfers they took the course on thisbeautiful day at the UGA golf Course.

Imagination Creation StationOh the places you will go... as we bring all the bestchildren’s books to life! We can’t wait to watch you allsoar into the world of imagination! JUNE 20, 2024

2024 Summerfest was a complete success! Presented by OconeeState Bank, the theme came to life with Tea Parties, Farm Animals,Princesses, Caterpillars and so much more! From Balloons andBackdrops to Piggy Banks and Bubbles, 60 vendors transformed theOconee Civic Center into the most amazing land of children's books.With over 350 in attendance we watched everyone sparkconversations and make lasting connections. From cheesecake,and coffee to pizza and popcorn, and a wandering Waldo, theroom was filled with excitement and mischief. We were thrilledto have over 60 vendors join us, this year's event was definitelyone for the books! Oconee State BankOconee Chamber of Commerce

Best Over All BoothMost Attendee Votes2024AWARDSAWARDS Best Over All BoothPeople’s Choice AwardSynovusPeach State Academy

Best Use of ThemeMost InteractiveAH-Mazing BalloonsGinny’s Custom EmbroideryBest Use of ThemeMost Interactive

Best First Time ExhibitorBest First Time ExhibitorRefine Image Consulting Honorable MentionsHonorable MentionsRosie’s Hometown Meats, University Cancer and Blood, American Pest & Board and Brush

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTBUSINESS SPOTLIGHTBUSINESS SPOTLIGHTAndrea Horsman, OwnerCreating beautiful and modern balloon art is what we do!Creative, unique designs customized just for you and yourevent. We take a lot of pride in our work and ability tobuild a stunning display specific to your taste and style.Ah~mazing Balloons was started because I love to seepeople smile and balloons are one of the best, most joyfulways to accomplish that. Designing parties and gatherings issomething I’ve been passionate about for close to twodecades now and there isn’t a life event I won’t celebrate!Just ask anyone that knows me!! I am a native of Atlanta but Watkinsville has been my homenow for over 20 years and I find so much joy in ourcommunity and the surrounding areas. The culture, the foodand the people here are unmatched.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTBUSINESS SPOTLIGHTBUSINESS SPOTLIGHTEvery morning, fresh cupcakes fill our stands. They arethe perfect grab and go item for any occasion, andcome in our pretty pink box. Feeling adventurous? Ourice cream is homemade and one of a kind, but pairedwith a cupcake is a delicious experience! We are familyfriendly and that includes your furbabies too! Our dog-safe pupcake is the perfect treat, made with our carrotcake recipe and nut free. At your Athens Smallcakes, we bake our gourmet cupcakes freshdaily! We have an assortment of cupcake flavors to choose fromevery day in addition to monthly, rotating specialty flavors. Wealso offer cakes, cake pops, brownies, cookie sandwiches, icecream, and more! We are certain we have something to satisfyany sweet tooth, so come see us soon!Monday - Friday 10 am til 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am til 5 pm!2421 Malcom Bridge Rd. Ste. 110Bogart, GA 30622(678)726-3026(678)726-3026

The StaffCaroline AndreaCourtneyAndrea started at the chamberas the Pandemic begin! Caroline has jumped out of aperfectly good airplane for fun! Courtney is a certified Suba Diver!

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