Programs

Agribusiness: Formed in 1991 to provide more input to the Chamber on ag-related issues from people directly involved in farming and other ag-related businesses.

Ambassadors: A volunteer group who serve as goodwill liaisons for the Chamber, visit members throughout the year, attend hundreds of ribbon cuttings/ground breakings, and host special events like Business After Hours.

Economic Outlook Luncheon: An annual economic forum presented by the Selig Center for Economic Growth, University of Georgia's Terry College of Business. An economic forecast of how the Nation's, Georgia's and Thomas County's economies will perform in the coming year.

Existing Industry: This committee is tailored to the needs of current industrial operations, and deals with labor relations, education, drug control and new environmental issues. An avenue where industries can voice their concerns.

Industrial Development: This group is charged with the duty of bringing new industry into Thomas County, and encouraging payroll development.

Leadership:A Community education program to acquaint existing and emerging community leaders with contemporary and future issues, needs, services and resources of our city, county and state.

Leadership for the Millennium: The youth leadership program of the Chamber for high school juniors designed to educate them on becoming future community leaders through team building skills, community awareness, and the advantages of staying and doing business in Thomas County.

VOOM (Voice Of Our Members): An informal meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 7:45 a.m. Attendees exchange ideas and business news while networking: VOOM is complemented with a continental breakfast.

Women's Forum of Thomas County: Forum for professional women to network. Meetings held second Tuesday of the month.