Activities & Committees

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.
• Business Showcase
  Major event designed for Chamber members and wellness-related businesses to present products and services to the public.  Held in October.
• Cookout
  Fun and games, food and beverages at the cookout.  Held in May.
• Golf Tournament
  Tournament for members held annually with prizes and fun activities on each hole. Held in October.
• Manufacturing Appreciation Week
  The Chamber salutes local manufacturers as part of Georgia MAW with plant tours and an awards breakfast.  Held in 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.
• Ambassadors - Chamber Ambassadors promote the Chamber and welcome new members.
• Ribbon Cuttings - Announce the opening, new focus or new location of a member business.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Join the Committees or Groups that Interest You:

• Ambassadors - The welcoming face of the Chamber for new members and the community.
• Bartow Executive Women - Service group of professional women in Bartow County that meet monthly for a luncheon and listen to guest speakers.  Topics discussed are relevant to women in the business community.
• Bartow Industry Group - This committee is structured for manufacturing, trucking and distribution businesses. Topics set by the committee.
• Business, Health & Wellness Showcase Committee - Assists with planning and implementing the annual Business Expo held in October.
• Cookout Committee - Assists with ideas and implementation for this outdoor event held in September.
• Governmental Affairs Committee - Monitors federal, state, and local legislation throughout the year for proposed bills directly affecting the business community.
• 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.