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Chamber's October 2009 Newsletter |
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Welcome to the Chamber Communique!
Welcome to The Chamber Communique, the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce's (SSPC) monthly electronic newsletter. Our goal is to keep you informed about everything going on with the Chamber and the Sandy Springs/Perimeter business community. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know. And do let us know if you have news about your business that you want to share by e-mailing us at
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Chamber News
All members are invited to join us for a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 5 at 10 a.m. at La Petit Maison, 6510 Roswell Road.
Got leads? Don't miss Networking @ Noon on Thursday, November 12 from 11:15-1:00 p.m. at Food 101 in Sandy Springs. This unique networking event is designed to provide you with leads and new contacts over your lunch hour. The cost to attend is $15 (cash only please) and includes meal, beverage, tax and gratuity. You must have a reservation in order to attend. One person per company only please. To reserve your spot, email
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or call the Chamber office at 404.255.5351.
The November Bagels & Business meeting will feature a panel of local and state officials debating the merit of a separate Milton County. This meeting will be held on Monday, November 16 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Westin Atlanta North. Reservations are required. Please RSVP online by clicking here.
Join us for Business After Hours on Thursday, November 19 at Nori Nori, 6690 Roswell Road. Business After Hours are a great way to relax after work and spend some time with your chamber friends. Business After Hours are free for chamber members and their guests.
SBA disaster assistance is in the form of low- interest loans and is available to homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profit organizations of all sizes in disaster declared counties with property damaged by floods in Georgia that occurred September 18 through October 8, 2009. Click here for more information.
Spotlight is on The Wellness Community!
 The Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce has named The Wellness Community the winner of the "Spotlight on Business" for the month of October. The Wellness Community (TWC) provides free classes in support, education and hope to cancer patients and their loved ones. Taught by registered professionals, these classes enable the cancer patient to become "patient active" and take responsibility along with their health care professionals to win in their fight over cancer.
The Wellness Community will hold their only fund- raiser of the year - "The Fall Back 5K" race/walk on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Concourse Athletic Club in the heart of Sandy Springs at Hammond Drive and Peachtree Dunwoody Road. The 5K begins at 2:00 pm; the one-mile walk will begin at 2:45 and the Tot Trot for the little ones, six and under will start at 3:00. Long-sleeved T-shirts will be given to the registered participants and the entry fee is $20 if paid before October 26 and $25 after the 26th and on the day of the race. Free moonwalk, food from Sweet Tomatoes, and trophies awarded in each age group. All proceeds will go to benefit The Wellness Community. Register at www.fallback5k.kintera.org.
For more information or to obtain a calendar of Wellness Community events call 404-843-1880 or visiting their website: www.thewellnesscommunity-atlanta.org.
Nominate a Spotlight on Business
Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber selects a business each month to highlight, and yours could be next!
Recent winners include: Mr Handyman of the Northern Perimeter, Great Wraps, Huntington Learning Center, Fidelity Federal Credit Union and Applebee's. Businesses with news, such as a grand opening or a special event, are encouraged to apply to be a "Spotlight on Business". Winners are posted on the Chamber Web Site for the month, included in this monthly e-mail, featured in Sandy Springs Living and announced to the local media.
To find out the criteria and to download a nomination form, click here.
The 400 Club
The 400 Club will host Networking @ 400 at The Ashford Club on Wednesday, November 11 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. This month's meeting will feature Mr. Mike Kipniss, Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual. Mr. Kipniss will talk about finding balance in an increasingly demanding work world. Join us to mix and mingle with young professionals just like you! The cost to attend is $10 and includes 2 complimentary drinks tickets and appetizers. Please RSVP by email to
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.For more information about this event visit the Chamber's website and click on the 400 Club logo.
Calling all Sandy Springs/Perimeter area young professionals! Join the 400 Club for Pub Night on Thursday, November 19 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at The Tasting Room in Sandy Springs. Pub Nights are free and are an excellent opportunity to network and meet fellow 400 Club members. There is no charge to attend this event so invite a friend and come enjoy a glass of wine with us at The Tasting Room!
Small Business Council
What's Happening with Chamber Members
 Schiff Hardin's Labor & Employment Group will present, Social Networking Goes to Work: Employment Law Issues in the Digital Age on Tuesday, October 27 at the Woodruff Arts Center. For more information or to register contact Katherine Dinges at
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The Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing to host another round of public information open houses for its revive285 top end project, which is developing a comprehensive transportation solution for the top end of I-285 between I-75 and I-85. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 3 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday, November 4 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and again that evening between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. All meetings will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway NE.
The Riverwood Foundation's Leadership Luncheon will be held on November 13 at will feature Ron Clark, founder of the Ron Clark Academy. The Luncheon brings together civic, business, educational and corporate partners to showcase and celebrate the "Riverwood Experience." Inquiries regarding sponsorship, partnership or invitations should be directed to
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The Goddard School, located at 1150 Hammond Drive in Sandy Springs will open its doors to the public soon. The state-of-the-art facility will accomodate approximately 138 children from six weeks to six years old. The school will offer flexible schedules for children Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information about The Goddard School, contact Jay Bryan at 770.350.9001 or visit their website, www.goddardschool.com.
Three Sisters Catering, an organically-inspired catering company opened this month in Sandy Springs. Click here for more information.
Ribbon Cuttings
Thrifty Living Retail Center recently celebrated their Grand Opening and the chamber was there to help welcome them. Check out Thrifty Living for all your furniture needs!
Would you like to see a picture of your business here? Contact the Chamber to schedule your ribbon cutting today!
Welcome New & Renewing Members to the Chamber!
The following list includes all companies and organizations that have joined or renewed their membership in March.
Braver Schimler Pierce Jenkins, LLP
Barry Schimler
Community Action Center
Tamara Carrera
Domino's
Alan McDonald
DS Waters
Shayron Barnes-Selby
Felicity Gifts
Yvette Milan
Glen Lake: A Residential Resort
Billy Holcombe
La Petite Maison
Aline Silberstein
Loan South Mortgage, Inc.
Tripp Johnson
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
David Hughes
Saint Joseph's Hospital
Allison Hager
Sandy Springs Construction, Inc.
Danny Fullwood
Thrifty Living Discount Center
Laurie Frank
RENEWING MEMBERS
B2B CFO
George Bergmark
Allegra Print & Imaging
Glenn Youngwirth
Arby's Foundation
Jay Taylor
Babush, Neiman, Kornmann & Johnson, LLC
Teri Cloud
Comcast
Taylor Nipper
Fidelity Federal Credit Union
Judy Lehmann
Freeman, Mathis & Gary
Brad Adler
Juice Plus
Anita Pirkle
Proud Smiles Dental
Brenda Paulen
Solterra, Inc.
Dixie Speck
The Brickery
Bruce Alterman
The Epstein School
Stan Beiner
TRIO Media
Ron Slotin
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