Wakulla Chamber and You: Partners For Success
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
June 2015
Wakulla County Chamber
OUR
PREMIER MEMBERS
Preserving the Past…….Planning for the Future
www.wakullacountychamber.com
President’s Message
Greetings Wakulla!
The excitement continues this month!
TCC’s Wakulla Environmental Institute is under construction, and we are certainly
looking forward to the new facility being open! The WEI also just announced a new
program that focuses on how to use aerial, surface, and underwater unmanned
vehicles (drones). These tools are being used in countless applications, and TCC is
bringing the training opportunity right here to Wakulla. I want to thank the WEI
leadership for it efforts and dedication to our area.
The 2015 Wakulla County Job Fair was extremely well attended. There were more
than 200 job seekers and 19 employers! I appreciate CareerSource Capital Region
for hosting this event. I would like to thank the County for allowing us to use the
Community Center for the event, and I would like to most importantly thank the
participants of the event. I hope that the event helpful and beneficial for the job
seekers and the employers.
In closing, I would like to remind everyone of the Customer Service Workshop held
on June 10 at the Wakulla Career Center (2932 Crawfordville Hwy) from 3:30 to
5:00. I would also like to extend a very special thank you to all of our new
members!
Respectfully,
Alan Wise
NETWORKING LUNCHEON @ Posey’s
A big round of applause was given to the Posey family for hosting our monthly networking
luncheon. As expected, we had great turn-out. After all, who would want to will miss a
buffet style luncheon, salad, shrimp, catfish, chicken fingers, slaw and grits, and hush
puppies, at Posey’s Steam Room and Oyster Bar.
Mary announced new members Homestead Imprinted Sportswear, and Lew Moore with
Prime Meridian Bank. Lew introduced his guest, Amanda Darvill, also employed by the
bank. Chris Russell introduced Chris Oglesby, who will begin a new career with Residential
Elevators next week. Chris hopes to be able to participate more in chamber activities. Dee
Shriver introduced one of her new realtors, Scott Schubitz. Chris Phillips brought a guest,
Darcy Morningstar, who incidentally handles credit card processing for Prime Meridian
Bank. It was also the first time attending a luncheon for Alaine Solburg with Ochlockonee
Bay Realty. Welcomed back from maternity leave was Megan Picht with United Way of the
Big Bend. Commissioner Thomas invited Jeff Shanks. Jeff is an archeologist with the
National Park Service, and reported on news about an archeological site close to St. Marks
Refuge. Excavation of a 1500 year old Indian village has been in process for about two
years now. The site will be nominated to be added as a National Historic Landmark,
another gem to add to our tourist attractions. It is a ways off, but as time flies, Mickey
Cantner reminded everyone of the Stone Crab festival in October, along with encouraging
sponsorships for the festival.
The monthly spotlight was on our Sheriff’s Department, presented by Detective Randy
Phillips. Did you know the Wakulla Sheriff’s office was established in 1845? Our local
Sheriff’s Department’s 146 employees have a lot going on covering 606.42 square miles,
and protecting 31,432 (in 2014) residents. Detective Phillips gave an overview of all the
different departments that protect our citizens, from the deputies on road patrol, to CID,
Corrections,
administrative,
communications,
maintenance, training, youth and
community
services, and equipment. New for the Sheriff
Department are the “Community Communications”
bi-monthly meetings with residents throughout
Wakulla County. If you have any questions or
concerns, this is where they can be addressed on
a personal level. The next meeting will take place
in Shell Point.
Edwin G. Brown & Associates will be spotlighted at
our June luncheon.
Our cash drawing was won by Chris Russell.
We want to thank the following for donations to our drawing: Cook Insurance, Petra
Shuff, Lionel Dazevedo, SuperLube, Posey’s, Wakulla Insurance, The Wakulla News,
FairyTales Weddings and Special Events Services, and Wakulla Medical Center.
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2015 Wakulla Job Fair
hosted by:
The 2015 first ever Wakulla Job Fair, hosted by CareerSource Capital Region, in
conjunction with Wakulla County and the chamber, attracted 19 employers looking to
recruit
talent for available positions. Over 200 job seekers, equipped with updated
resumes, took the opportunity to connect and gain employment or advance their career.
Working together, we can make Wakulla County an even better place to live, work, and
play!
Free Customer Service Workshop
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PRESENTED BY
Genius Apparel
Genius Apparel, and Owner Jason M. Kornegay
would like to thank everyone for a warm
welcome into the community. Genius Apparel
has come such a long way since 2009 when I
was selling Women’s Jewelry & Accessories out
of my mother’s car. Now Genius Apparel has its
own store right here in Crawfordville, locally
owned and operated. Genius Apparel is very
excited for the opportunity to offer beautiful
jewelry
&
accessories,
and
soon,
fashion
clothing. With Genius Apparel you can “accessorize for success”, adding style to your
image and save you money at the same time. That’s right! We’re the most cost effective
fashion store in Crawfordville. Stop by and check us out at 3336 Crawfordville Hwy. in
Crawfordville.
Thrivent Financial
Thank you to everyone who helped Lisa
Wetherton celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and
Open House at the new Thrivent Financial
location at 4395 Crawfordville Rd. on
Thursday, May 14th.
The Chamber of
Commerce was represented by Jo Ann Palmer
and about 30 people were in attendance to
help Lisa celebrate her new location. Thrivent Financial is a faith based Fortune 500
company who helps people connect their faith and finances. Lisa has been in the
insurance business since 1989, relocating to this area last year. Thrivent Financial is a
full service financial services company that offers products that include Life Insurance,
Disability Insurance, Long Term Care, Annuities and Mutual Funds. We enjoy helping
people feel secure about their financial plans, tailoring plans that fit you, your hopes and
dreams and your situation. Thrivent Financial is open to all Christians to help live
generous lives! Lisa can be reached at 404-643-8272 or [email protected] for
an appointment.
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Welcome New Chamber Members
2014
Business
Excellence Winners
Start - Up Business
Flying Papi
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Business
Crawfordville Auto & Tire
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Non - Profit
Welcome Don Franklin - Homestead Imprinted Sportswear, specializing
in screen printing, embroidery, and promotional products
273 Darsy Road, Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 872-3202
http://www.homesteadtshirts.com
Welcome Susan Payne Turner and Lew Moore - Prime Meridian Bank,
specializing in personal and business banking, loans, investments.
2201 Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville
Lew 850.508.4928
http://www.primemeridianbank.com
Wakulla County Senior
Center
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Environmental
Stewardship
Hydra Engineering and
Construction, LLC
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2015 Scholarship Award
We are pleased to announce the winner
of the chamber’s $ 1,000 scholarship,
Christina Evans. The
Member
Janice Eakin
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scholarship
is
made possible through proceeds from
our
Low
Christina
Country
plans
on
Boil
first
fundraiser.
getting
her
degree in nursing at FSU, and then
Director
Mary Wallace
continue
her
education
at
Nova
Southeastern University to become an Anesthesiologist Assistant.
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Wakulla Area Business
Purrs and Waggs Healthy
Pets
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