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Economic Development Plan RFQ/RFP
RFQ/RFP Economic Development PlanDevelopment Authority of Dawson CountyPosted: Oct. 14, 2019End Date: Nov. 11, 2019 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSAL Banks County is strategically located between Greenville, South Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia. At the intersection of Interstate 85 and U.S. Highway 441, Banks County is home to approximately 19,000 residents. Its major commercial center is located at Banks Crossing/Commerce Exit 149 with potential for additional industrial development along the I-85
UGA students tackle Dawson industrial site development
UGA students tackle Dawson industrial site development DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- October 2, 2019: A partnership with the University of Georgia and the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce will bring a valuable study to potential developers of industrial sites in Dawson County.Dawson County was recently selected as a site location for UGA’s College of Engineering Capstone Senior Project Design.Three students of UGA’s College of Engineering visited several industrial sites on Friday, September 27, along with
News Release: 9/9/2019
Corn Maze Celebrates Dawson County DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- August 29, 2019:A long-time staple in Dawson County will be kicking off its fall season with a new look and location. Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze is now located at 125 Bannister Road in Dawsonville. The maze is slated to open Saturday, September 14 at 10 a.m. Every year, Uncle Shuck’s designs the corn maze with a theme. This year, Uncle Shuck’s has partnered with the Dawson County Office of Tourism Development to create a maze that is sure to wow and
Dawson Discovery Tour
Teachers gain insight into local industry DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- May 30, 2019: A select group of Dawson County teachers participated in the inaugural Dawson Discovery Tour on Wednesday.Dawson Discovery Tour, an initiative of the Dawson County Chamber’s business and workforce development committee, was created to bring local industry leaders together with academic teachers to better understand the skills, needs and opportunities of the ever-changing local economy. The selected Dawson County School System
Farmer's Market to open May 31st
Amicalola Regional Farmers Market kicks off May 31st DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- May 20, 2019: Back by popular demand, the Amicalola Regional Farmers Market will kick off Friday, May 31st in Dawsonville. The market is open every Friday throughout the summer from 3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This year, vendors will set up in a new location at Dawsonville City Hall (415 Highway 53 East). The market will temporarily be held in the city hall parking lot but will move to its
Windstream
Release Date: May 7, 2019 DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions, today announced the completion of a major broadband upgrade for north Georgians served by the company’s cable TV network. About 71,000 consumers in north Georgia now have access to 300 megabits per second (Mbps) high-speed Kinetic Internet. Windstream began delivering broadband over its cable TV network for the first time in 2017 with speeds up to 100 Mbps. “With this
Chamber celebrates National Small Business Week
DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- May 3, 2019: There’s never been a better time to celebrate business in Dawson County. Dawson County Board of Commissioners unanimously proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 to be National Small Business Week in Dawson County. To celebrate, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce will be spotlighting its business members through its social media and newsletter as well as visiting members with staff and its Ambassador team. “We are thrilled to use this week as an opportunity to showcase our
Teachers of the Year Celebrated at Luncheon
Press ReleaseTeachers of the Year Celebrated at Luncheon DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- April 19, 2019: Seven of Dawson County’s educators were honored Monday at the annual Teachers of the Year luncheon hosted by the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce. Teachers of the Year: (Left to Right) Dawson County Chamber President Christie Moore, Hilda Jackson, Jessie Venem, Cindy Bennett, Jennifer Stowers, Paola Epstein, Chris Lundy, Carolyn Wright, Dawson County Chamber Board Chair, Mandy Power, Northside Hospital
2019 Manufacturing Appreciation Week
PRESS RELEASE Manufacturing Appreciation Week to be celebrated in Dawson County DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- April 12, 2019: Commissioners Chris Gaines, Sharon Fausett, Chairman Billy Thurmond, and Julie Nix present Chamber Economic Development Director Betsy McGriff with proclamation declaring April 15-18 Manufacturing Appreciation Week in Dawson County. Georgia's 25th Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and the Development Authority of Dawson County will celebrate local manufacturers and industrial
Govenor's Tourism Award
Dawson County Chamber and Office of Tourism Development Receives Governor’s Tourism Award DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- September 3, 2018:The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism Development, along with the six other communities that make up Hospitality Highway, received the Bill Hardman Sr. Tourism Partnership Champion Award during the 2018 Governor’s Tourism Conference on Wednesday, August 29. The award is given to an alliance that collaborates to increase visitation and tourism expenditures
Chamber hires Director of Economic Development
DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA- July 30, 2018: The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce has expanded its staff by hiring a Director of Economic Development, Betsy McGriff. Betsy most recently served as the UGA faculty Archway Professional in Cairo, Georgia. In Grady County, she was responsible for facilitating community initiatives including economic and community development, education for a quality workforce, leadership programming, and access to healthcare. A native of Bulloch County, Georgia, Betsy holds
GACCE Announces 2013 Class of Georgia Certified Chambers
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Tiffany Fulmer Ott - Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives(404) 312-0524 tfulmer@gacce.org DATE: November 7, 2013HEADLINE: GACCE Announces 2013 Class of Georgia Certified Chambers It’s an exciting time to be in the chamber industry and to be a chamber in Georgia. The quality of leadership, programs and services that define the over 160 chambers statewide
Chamber Receives Contribution from Sawnee EMC
Contact: Christie HaynesDawson County Chamber of CommercePhone: (706) 265-6278Fax: (706) 265-6279 44 Commerce DriveDawsonville, GA 30534www.dawson.org Press ReleaseDawson County Chamber Receives Contribution from Sawnee EMC Dawsonville, October 28, 2013: The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce received a surprise contribution from Sawnee EMC on Wednesday of last week. Mandy Love, Energy Services Representative for Sawnee, presented the check to Chamber President Christie
