In an effort to recognize Small Businesses for their astute management of growth and their commitment to our community, the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce is implementing a "Small Business of the Month" award. Nominations are now being accepted.
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis for "Small Business of the Month." Award recipients will be announced at the monthly Chamber Membership Breakfast and will be given a moment to speak about their business.
Anyone may nominate a Business for Small Business of the Month -- Chamber Members, Chamber Employees, City or County employees, other Business Owners and business customers. The Business Council will review nominations each month and select a winner. Nominations must be received at the Chamber Office no later than the 15th of each month for the following month.
The Sponsoring Business for the Small Business of the Month Program is Julia Jornes, CPA, LLC
Click Here for the Guidelines and Nomination Form
- On April 1, 2010 Zoo Atlanta will be hosting their 2nd MWBE Vendor Fair. During the Fair selected minority and female owned businesses will get the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Zoo Atlanta buyers from the following areas:
- Agriculture (Produce - fruit and veggies, Bermuda hay, alpha grass, orchard grass)
- Construction (General Contractor/Builder, Roof Replacement)
- Beverage (Brewery and/or Winery)
- Event Management (Special Events Planning & Design, Event infrastructure - tent, table, linens & chair rental, flooring, staging, lighting etc, Valet Service )
- Facilities Services (Paper Products - toilet paper & paper towels, Cleaning Products)
- Finance (Accounting and Auditing Services)
- Gift Shop Category Specific (Plush Toys Manufacture, Imprint Apparel
- Manufacture, Publisher (educational books & materials)
- Human Resources (Professional Development Training)
- Information Technology (Audio Tour Equipment -GPS, Cell Phone tours, Website database hosting)
- Landscaping/Horticulture (Equipment Rental -fork lifts, backhoes, tractors etc, Tree & Scrub sales, Soil & Tree Installation, and Removal, Brush clearing)
- Marketing (Interactive Media Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Street Team Marketing)
- Medical (Equipment & Supplies, Pharmaceuticals)
- Multimedia (AV Equipment Sales & Installation, Creative signage design, framing & installation, Graphic Design, Large Format Printing)
- Security (Armored Car Service, Document Shredding Services, Fire proof equipment- safes & cabinets)
Transportation (Bus and Limo Service, Valet Service)
Please read the Vendor Fair Criteria document and complete the Vendor Fair application (see below) and submit to the Office of Supplier Diversity at supplierdiversity(at)zooatlanta.org or mail to 800 Cherokee Ave. Atlanta, GA 30315 to be considered for an opportunity to participate in the Fair. The deadline to submit an application is Thursday, March 11, 2010.
- Could a small business grant worth $35,000 jump-start your New Year?
- Loans for Small Businesses Available Now!
Thanks to $2 million in SBA stimulus loan funds, nonprofit lender Appalachian Community Enterprises has loan capital available for small businesses to be deployed immediately. In today's economy, we know that businesses need help and in some cases can not qualify at the banks as in the past. We want to be there to help Georgia's small businesses in these times of need. Loans are available from $500 - $35,000, rates vary upon credit and market risk. Loans are made for both start up and existing businesses. More information. - Purchasing Directive: Small Business Participation - The purpose of this Purchasing Directive is to provide you with information that was received from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
From the very first days of the committee's efforts it became clear that a Resource Guide for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners would be one of the cornerstone products of the program. The first version was delivered to the Department of Economic Development certification committee and the community on March 11, 2008. The Resource Guide is intended to assist aspiring entrepreneurs as well as established businesses. The information compiled runs the gamut from "How do I get a Business License?" to "Who at the state level can assist me with international trade?"
It is the intent of the committee to constantly update the Guide as new information and resources become available. The current version of the Guide is available free to the public either on a CD or as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file that can be downloaded from this website. In order to gain a better understanding of how the Guide is used and to allow follow-up for suggested changes, we request that you complete the following short form. Once you submit the form, you will be able to download the Guide. We encourage you to submit proposed changes to the Guide based on your experience using it.
Community Bank of Pickens County
Don Martin-Torrey Mountain Properties
ETC Communications
Jasper Banking Company
Small Business Counseling -FREE
The Dalton Small Business Development Center provides confidential business consulting and technical assistance to small business owners and future entrepreneurs. Business consulting is offered at the Chamber by appointment. A variety of training programs both in the classroom and online are also offered. Visit the SBDC website for information on services offered by the SBDC including, free business counseling, answer questions many new and current business owners have, as well as business workshops offered at a nominal cost.
To schedule an appointment to meet with the SBDC, contact the Chamber of Commerce.
