Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce

A regional Discussion on the Future of GA 400

WHEN: June 7, 2012
Registration at 11:30am, Lunch at 12:00pm

WHERE: Forsyth Conference Center
7745 Majors Rd, Cumming, GA 30041

Featuring presentations from:

• Rudy Brown, Chairman, State Transportation Board of Georgia
• Emily Dunn, District 9 Representative, State Transportation Board of Georgia
• Todd Long, Deputy Commissioner, Georgia Department of Transportation
• Gena Evans, Executive Director, State Road & Toll-way Authority

Download the Fact Sheet for the 2012 GA 400 Summit

Jointly hosted by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce, and the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce

We may not get another chance to say “yes” to create jobs and improve our transportation network. Vote YES on July 31, 2012.

The Transportation Investment Act allows voters in the Georgia Mountains region to provide funding for transportation projects over a 10-year period through a one percent sales tax.

The Georgia Mountains region includes Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties.

All money raised in the region will stay in the region.

Key Points

• The project list was developed by local elected officials, will be voted on by the public, and will be supervised by a Citizens Review Panel.
• 75% of all funds raised in the region will be spent on regional projects and 25% of all funds raised in the region will be returned directly to local jurisdictions.
• Lumpkin County's share over the next 10 years is estimated to be $68.5 million for widening of SR 60, improvements on Morrison Moore Parkway, and several roadway repairs. These upgrades are critically needed and will enhance business and quality of life.
• There is no “Plan B” as the money will not come into fruition from any other mechanism.

For 2012, we will be replacing our “50/50 Cash Prize Drawing” with “Random Riche$”. Each month at Business After Hours, a member’s name will be drawn from the Chamber database at random. If the person is not present, they cannot win; and the cash prize rolls over to the next month.

Remember!
•    Put your dollar in the gold pan for a chance to win!
•    Individual must be present to win!
•    For your best chances, make sure your database information is up to date!

Interested in Sponsoring?

Sponsoring the Random Riche$ monthly Business After Hours drawing is a great way to promote your business and to communicate to over 100 small business owners, managers, and chamber members in our community. Please consider the following levels of sponsorship.

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  Tuesday, June 12th at 8:30 am
  
• Come join us at Magnum DUI & Defensive Driving School for our Morning Mingle. Located at 42 Grant Road, Dawsonville.
• Enjoy networking, food, and drinks. The Morning Mingle is the AM equivalent of the Chamber Business After Hours.

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  Tuesday, June 5th at 5:30 pm
• Come join us at the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center for our Business After Hours and Open House located at 13 South Park Street, Dahlonega
• Enjoy networking, food, and drinks. Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for the door prize drawings! And remember door prizes are always a great way to showcase your business!

The purpose of preserving, protecting and displaying the Chestatee River Diving Bell is to assure that this valuable piece of gold mining history is not lost. The Chestatee River Diving Bell has received international recognition as the only known surviving diving bell from this era, and the earliest surviving example of sub-marine technology. The diving bell was designed as a vehicle to hold men in dry safety under water on the Chestatee River bed for the purpose of mining gold. All who donate $500 or more will be acknowledged on a plaque at the Diving Bell display. A pavilion will be built in Hancock Park in 2012 to showcase the 1875 Chestatee River Diving Bell.

Download the Diving Bell Project Donation Form

The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is celebrating 55 years of service to Dahlonega and Lumpkin County. Over the years we have seen many changes in Dahlonega and Lumpkin County. We have been active in helping our community thrive and grow business into the area. Helping business succeed is what we are all about.

The mission of the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Centerc is to be a great place to live, work, visit and do business. We do this in many ways. We advocate member services, economic development, business growth, government affairs, community development, and work closely with the Lumpkin County Developmental Authority, Downtown Development Authority, and Downtown Merchants Association.