Volume 3 Issue 2 • June 27, 2012

June Ambassadors Meeting (June 28)

The RHBC Chamber Ambassadors will conduct their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 28 at 8:30 a.m. in the Chamber conference room.

Would You Like to Reach More Visitors This Summer and Boost Your Business?

July and August will feature two significant events bringing hundreds of visitors to our community. Advertising space almost sold out!  Read more about 2012 Experience Richmond Hill guide and Chamber-member discounts. 2012 Guide to RH

GOSF Food Vendor Booth Price Increase (July 1)

Effective July 1, the price of Food Vendor Booths will increase. Submit your application today to avoid the extra fees. Visit www.GoSeafoodFestival.com for the 2012 Business, Arts & Crafts, Food, and Nonprofit Applications. Refundable deposit and booth fee must accompany completed application to be considered. The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival, which is always held the 3rd weekend in October, is a program of the RHBC Chamber of Commerce and is the main fundraising event for the Chamber, as well as numerous other non-profit organizations. A large portion of the festival proceeds are donated back to all participating non-profit organizations.

A T-SPLOST Message from  Senator Buddy Carter (July 31)

A three year journey came to an end this year as the Georgia state legislature finally came up with a plan that will address our state's growing transportation needs.  T-SPLOST Read More   Watch Connect Georgia Video

Save the Date: Coastal Empire Kingfish Classic (August 17 & 18)

The RHBC Chamber partnership with the Coastal Empire Kingfish Classic Tournament Committee invites you and your organization to participate in the Premier Coastal Empire Kingfish Classic Tournament to be held August 17 & 18, 2012, at the Fort McAllister Marina.  Proceeds from this event will benefit Hospice of Savannah.  Sponorship available.  Additional information, schedule of events, and sponsorship forms can be found at www.coastalempirekingfishclassic.com

Membership Benefit Spotlight - Group Health Insurance

As a part of the RHBC Chamber's continuting effort to provide savings to local member business owners, we have joined forces with Purchasing Alliance Solutions and their Healthy Business Alliance program to announce new savings on employee benefits products through Companion Life Insurance Company.  Insurance Read More

Membership Benefit Spotlight - Weekly e-Newsletter

Thank you for continuing to take advantage of the free advertising made available to you thru the RHBC Chamber's weekly e-newsletter.  The e-newsletter is sent to 400+ unique email addresses representing over 300 member businesses.  Newsletter submssions will run for a maximum of 30 days or until the date of the advertised event.  Guidelines   

Meet Our Newest Members - June 2012

Let us extend a warm welcome to our members that have joined the Chamber during the month of June.

• Borehawg Custom Cycles
• Chatham Skin & Cancer Center
• North Shore Fire Protection
• iTech for Business
• Georgia Game Changers Running Company
• DelPhi Communications
• Ailsa' Restaurant & Bar
• CVS Minute Clinic
• Joyce Jarrell - Century21 Ways Station

Thank you for renewing your membership for 2012!

Thank you to our members that have renewed their membership for 2012. Proudly display your RHBC Chamber Decal. If you have not renewed your membership, please do so. JOIN*CONNECT*GROW!  2012 Membership Roster 06.27.12

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Exclusive Engravings will be closed July 4 & 5, 2012 for Independance Day. Reopen on July 6, 2012.  Closed July 16-28, 2012 for Vacation.  Reopen July 30, 2012.

Open Enrollment at First Presbyterian Christian Academy is in progress.  Enroll your child(ren) now by calling 912-876-0441 or visiting www.fpcahineville.com  Slots are available for preschool - 12th grade.  FPCA Read More

Hill House Coffee Cafe, 10610 Ford Avenue, Suite A, is offering Chamber Members a 10% Discount on Lunch men items duringthe month of July.  To redeem your discount, simply mention this ad when you order your lunch.  https://www.facebook.com/HillHouseCoffeeCafe

www.RichmondHillGALIVE.com is proud to announce that within two weeks of opening (May 1), it had 100 businessess join its directory and had close to 9,000 visits.  To thank these businesses, LIVE will be raffling off a free iPad 3 during the BAH on June 21, 2012.  Click here http://richmondhillgalive.com/index.php/featured/197-ipad-3-raffle-for-richmond-hill-ga-live-s-first-100-businesses.html to see if you were one of the first 100 businesses!

Be part of the 2012 Bryan County Newcomers and Neighbors Guide, and your business will be one of the first to welcome new residents to our area!  The Bryan County Newcomers and Neighbors Guide provides new residents with valuable information they need about their new surroundings, including schools, churches, events and organizations.  New residents will also need to know where to eat, shop, and buy all kinds of goods and services.  More than 5,000 copies are distributed to new residents throughout the year at the RHBC Chamber of Commerce, Ft. Stewart Welcome Center, Relators, banks, and other local business.  Read More

Homes of Integrity is excited to announce we have our first families moving into HEATHROW at Sterling Links, we also have more of our beautiful new townhomes in Live Oak going up and will be ready by the end of the summer.  Dunham Marsh has move-in ready available homes, and we are starting homes on the last 2 phases in Brighton at Buckhead!  For information on any of our homes if you are PCS'ing to Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield or moving to the Richmond HIll Area please call our office 912-727-2920 or Teresa Cowart 912-414-4818.  HOI Read More

Deadine Monday!  Richmond Hill will be the official site of the 2012 Little League Georgia State Championship.  From July 14 through July 20, approximately 120 families will be "living" in Richmond Hill and will need to find accommodations, places to eat and shop, and fun activities to do. Bryan County News is producing the official program for the tournament, which will be delivered to each team and their families, distributed to the community in the Bryan County News, and will be online at www.BryanCountyNews.net.  Be part of the offical program for the 2012 Little League State Championship with your message!  Advertising space in the program is very limited, so call or e-mail today to reserve your space!  LLGSC Read More

The Pregnancy Care Center of Richmond Hill has some exciting news...We have a building!  But we can't open our doors without you.  Won't you consider how you can play an integral role in helping women, children and their families in our community by making a tax deductible donation to the center?  For more information or for online giving visit www.pccrichmondhill.org or contact the center at 344-5852 or info(at)pccrichmondhill.org.

VIP Office Supplies Stop by the Chamber and pick up your free Office Supply Sample Box and coupon (limited quanities) to Shop at VIP Office Supplies. 

Teen Night every Friday night from 7:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at Jump N' Jacks in Richmond Hill, GA (912.459.1555). Admission is $20.00 at the door. This includes a slice of pizza, soda, and a $10.00 game card. There will also be music and a dance floor. Don't miss out on the Fun!!!!!

Usborne Books & More goes...Exciting times at Usborne Publishing, as we have just been named Children's Book Publisher of the Year 2012!!  Usborne Read More

Savannah Tire Brake and Alignment Centers is offering a discount to all Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber members, spouses and dependents at our Richmond Hill location. Visit us at 113 Mulberry Commercial Park to receive your 5% RHBC Chamber discount off any purchase! SAV Tire Read More