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INSIDERwww.oconeechamber.org55 Nancy Drive, Watkinsville Georgia 30677Chamber Executive BoardChairman of the BoardPaige Fuller, Mary Kay CosmeticsChair ElectMichael Gill, Michael Gill State FarmSecretaryCharlie Upchurch, Coldwell Banker Upchurch RealtyAt-LargeImmediate Past ChairBrad Tucker, Look Ahead Business ConsultingOconee Chamber of CommerceQ2 | Issue 18PresidentCourtney Bernardi

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Courtney Message from our Chamber PresidentWhat a fun filled summer it has been!From several networking events to our annualSummerFest event to service work, we have packed in aton into a very short amount of time! We hope you enjoylooking at the pictures on the following pages highlightingall the Chamber fun that was had this summer.As we say goodbye to summer, we welcome the fallhappenings just ahead. We look forward to celebratingseveral new businesses with ribbon cuttings and openhouses, to joining with our partners new and veteran atour networking opportunities - PowerHour, the quarterlyWomen in Business Luncheon, The State of the Schoolsevent, and a Business After Hours event you won't want tomiss! Make sure you have marked your calendar and planto join us for all the fall excitement!As if the above wasn't enough, we have officially sold outthe 51st Annual Oconee Chamber Fall Festival scheduledfor Saturday, October 18th. This year's festival is going tobe one for the books!Although the first half of the year has been great, we knowthat we haven’t seen anything yet! If you haven’t been toan Oconee Chamber event in a while, what are you waitingfor? Pick an event, bring your business cards and come onout. With over 60 new partners who have joined thepartnership already this year, you will certainly see a newface or two. And if you know someone who might benefitfrom hanging out with some of the best business folks inour area, invite them to join you - we can’t wait to see youall this fall.

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Our annual SummerFest was a huge WIN! Businesses took the Game Night theme to the next levelto say the least. From a Who Shot the Sheriff game to thePrice is Right to Monopoly to roaming goats and Carnivalgames, we had it all! We’ll bet you there has never been amore fun and interactive business expo event! Take out the stuffy out of an expo, add a theme and thereare smiles all around!A big round of applause for our presenting sponsor,Oconee State Bank, and to all of our other amazingsponsors for helping to make the event such a hugesuccess. And a big thank you to our vendors for going allin and making the event something truly memorable.We’re already planning for our next SummerFest event,are there any themes you’d like to see? If so, contactAndrea at the chamber to share your suggestion!

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VETERIAN PARTNERBusiness SpotlightKevin Price Construction is a Commercial and Industrial Contractor with Design/Build capabilities.Projects have been completed for owners spanning a varied and diversified field of buildingconstruction. Our projects have spanned across northeast Georgia and the surrounding areas. We arecurrently licensed in Georgia, Alabama and reciprocal states.Big News and a Bold New Chapter!Kevin Price Construction is thrilled to announce BenPrice as our new President!Ben brings a visionary approach centered on innovation,enhancing company culture, and expanding our impactwithin the community — positioning KPC for a strongand purposeful future.Ben’s career with KPC began at just 15 years old,working as a field laborer. From those early days,through his graduation from Auburn University’sBuilding Science program, receiving his MBA from theUGA Terry College of business, to now, Ben has gainedhands-on experience across every level of theconstruction industry over the last two decades.With years of commitment and a strong record ofleadership, Ben has played a key role in shaping who weare as a company. We’re excited for the future underhis guidance and the continued growth and success itwill bring. Congratulations, Ben!2500 Daniels Bridge Rd, Bldg. 100, 2nd FloorAthens, GA, 30606P: 706-548-6500F: 706-548-6644

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Chamber 101Know Your Chamber BenefitsAs a partner of the Oconee Chamber of Commerce wewant you to know the benefits available to you!A Social PlatformA Voice A NetworkYour Partnership with the chamber is like a gym Membership;You have to be Present to see Results!Free Networking OpportunitiesPowerHour, The Lunch Bunch,After Hours and 8 AM CoffeeExclusive BenefitsSMART Insurance,Drugs Don't WorkChamber EventsGolf Tournament, Fall Festival,SummerFest, TinseltownThe BIG THREEWho We Are At The ChamberJoin The Chamber Now

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 30677Check Out Place Your Order Online Now

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Warm Wishes and Full BelliesHappy Holidays!Target IndustriesINFORMATION & TECHNOLOGYSOLUTIONSHEALTH SCIENCES & SERVICESPROFESSIONAL & CORPORATE SERVICES Grow the jobs of tomorrow byinvesting in our currentbusinesses, creating anunmatched environment forprofessional and technologicalinnovation, and throughpartnerships with the University of Georgia. Support, nurture, and invest in existing businessesTarget professional and technology jobsLeverage proximity, relationships with UGA, and UGA's focus onresearch and innovation to attract related businesses. VisionEconomic Development Strategies

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