Chamber Events

• Annual Meeting and Banquet
  The annual membership meeting celebrates the year's accomplishments, introduces new board members, and spotlights goals for the new year. Held in January. Click here for pictures of the 70th Annual Meeting.
• Business Showcase
  Major event designed for Chamber members to present products and services to the public. Held in October. Click here for pictures of Business Expo 2008.
• Annual Cookout
  Fun and games, food and beverages at the cookout at Taylor's Lake in June.
• Health & Wellness Showcase
  Wellness-related businesses display products and services and give screenings. Held in February. Click here for pictures of the 2009 Expo.
• Chamber Golf Tournament
  Tournament for members held annually with prizes and fun activities on each hole. Held in the fall. Click here for pictures of Tournament 2009.
• Manufacturing Appreciation Week
  The Chamber salutes local manufacturers as part of Georgia MAW with plant tours and an awards breakfast. April each year.

Business Development and Community Outreach

• Leadership Bartow - This comprehensive program is a journey into leadership development, broad community knowledge, and team building. August - April. Go to the Leadership Bartow page.
• Ambassadors - Chamber Ambassadors promote the Chamber and welcome new members.
• Ribbon Cuttings - Announce the opening, new focus or new location of a member business. Click here for a Ribbon Cutting request form.
• Educational Series - Seminars on topics pertinent to members businesses.
• Adairsville Chamber Council - Breakfast meeting in Adairsville for business, economic and quality of life concerns.The first Thursday of each month.
• Business After Hours - A very popular networking event. Receptions are hosted at different member businesses each month.
• Business Over Breakfast - Notable speakers with broad appeal address members and the community.
• Legislative Events - This includes the Government Breakfast, Legislative Dinner, Reception and Drive-In to the state capitol, Georgia Chamber Eggs & Issues, forums, and an annual trip to Washington D.C.
• Manufacturing Appreciation Week - Includes plant tours and awards ceremonies. Held in April.
• Drugs Don't Work - Implementing a statewide program to eliminate drugs in the workplace.
• Mentoring - Promotes individual adult involvement with students in local schools.
• Small Business Council - Focuses on issues vital to small business. Offers seminars throughout the year.
• Not for Profit Executive Roundtable - Forum and educational programs for non-profit organization leadership. Meets monthly for lunch.
• Youth Leadership - Develops leadership skills in high school sophomores. Click here for an application form.

Join the Committees or Groups that Interest You

• Ambassadors - The welcoming face of the Chamber for new members and the community.
• Bartow Executive Women - Business owners and decision makers meet monthly to discuss common issues. Guest speakers.
• Bartow Industry Group - This committee is structured for manufacturing, trucking and distribution businesses. Topics set by the committee.
• Building and Grounds Committee - Helps with maintenance and improvements of Chamber property.
• Business Showcase Committee - Assists with planning and implementing the annual Business Expo held in October.
• Certified Work Ready Committee - Implementing a Georgia-mandated workforce training program.
• E-Friendly Committee - Implementing the Georgia initiative to make Bartow an Entrepreneur Friendly community.
• Cookout Committee - Assists with ideas and implementation for this ourdoor event held in June.
• Governmental Affairs Committee - Monitors federal, state, and local legislation throughout the year for proposed bills directly affecting the business community.
• Health & Wellness Showcase Committee - Assists in planning and implementing the Expo.
• Manufacturing Appreciation Week Committee - Volunteers plan a week-long salute to local manufacturers.
• Small Business Council - Group examining business issues, seeking solutions and planning educational programs.
• Transportation Committee - Examining transportation issues and presenting positions to decisionmakers.