May 2013 eNewsletter

Business After Hours
Tuesday, May 21
The Vine Wine Bar & Bistro
632 East Main Street - Blue Ridge
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Bring a door prize and business cards!

700 Members and Counting!
 
We are very proud to announce that the Chamber now has 700 members, the largest number since the economic downturn.  This is a sign that the economy is showing more signs of recovery.   
 
We thank each and every one of our members for their support and confidence.  In Fannin County, we can truly say that "Together we Prosper."
 
* Sadly we must say goodbye to Dot and Ed Quinn, who are retiring from E. Quinn Bookseller after 14 years.  They are going to the Outer Banks to be near the grandkids.  Thankfully E. Quinn's has new owners, who will continue the character of the business established by the Quinn's. 
 
*The Sweet Shoppe has a hot new look, according to Nicki Gribble and Susan Catron.  They are back open, so go by and see the remodeling -- and better yet have a cupcake!
 
* Miracles for Hair and Nails is celebrating their 20th Anniversary TONITE, May 7th, from 5 to 8 p.m.  Miracles has been a member of the Chamber since 1993!  Sheila, Connie and Nadia invite you to drop in to celebrate and enjoy refreshments and door prizes.
 
* Happy Mother's Day from Serenity in the Mountains.  They are offering Mother's Day specials on Thursday, May 9th.  All ladies will receive a rose, chocolate covered strawberries and a complimentary drink all week!  Ladies night is tonight from 5 to 7 p.m.
 
* The Waffle King is sponsoring Thunder in the Mountains Motorcycle Rally on May 18th, with barbecue, vendors, activities and motorcycle riding.  For more information, contact Eddie Ledford at 706-889=-7826.
 
* Harvest on Main is sponsoring a Serve Safe Class for restaurants on Tuesday, May 14th, from 5 to 8 p.m.  (required certification for kitchen and FOH personnel.)  For more information, contact Michelle Moran or instructor Richard Mulloy, 404-934-9728.

Tourism News ...
  
* Tank Town USA
Tank Town USA was featured in the AJC last weekend:  perfect gift for Fathers Day (or maybe Mothers Day?)
http://www.ajc.com/news/lifestyles/drive-a-tank-crush-a-car/nXbnL/.
  
* Last Chance for The North Georgia Farm Trail!
The Georgia Mountain Parkway Group, including chambers in Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Blairsville and Hiawassee, is producing a guide to agritourism attractions in North Georgia, including orchards, vineyards, riding stables and more.  If your business is an agritourism attraction, you won't want to miss this opportunity to showcase your business and the deadline to advertise is just around the corner.  Call Content Creative at 706-838-5230.
  
* City Sophistication - Small Town Charm
Blue Ridge was featured in the April edition of Points North Magazine in a great article filled with pictures.  You can see it at
http://issuu.com/points_north_mag/docs/pointsnorthmag_april13?mode=window
  
* The Chamber's New Logo
The Chamber's new logo (shown at the top of the newsletter) integrates Georgia's Blue Ridge and the Fannin County Chamber and Visitors Bureau into one brand.  It also matches the logo of the Fannin County Development Authority for consistency.  If you would like to use the logo on your website or promotional materials, let us know and we'll send you a copy.
  
Welcome New Members!
 
Adonai Security Plus LLC
48 Sunshine Rd.    
Blue Ridge
(706) 455-0603 
Larry DeGrie   
 
Aflac Insurance
116 Channing Ridge Road
Morganton, GA 30560
(678) 697-3977 
Susan Blankenship
 
Ain't What It Used To Be
304 West 1st Street
Blue Ridge
(706) 851-7636 
Amy Watkins
http://www.aintwhatitusedtobe.com
 
Appalachian Beverage
399 Mountain View Drive
East Ellijay
(706) 273-0780 
Brady West 
 
Appalachian Physicians Group -
General Surgery    
101 Riverstone Vista,  Suite 212
Blue Ridge
(706) 946-4253 
Karen Vaughn   
http://www.appalachianphysiciansgroup.com 
 
Appalachian Physicians Group -
Internal Medicine    
101 Riverstone Vista, Suite 212
Blue Ridge
(706) 946-4248 
Karen Vaughn   
http://www.appalachianphysiciansgroup.com
 
Bear Creek Cattle
4989 Gates Chapel Rd.
Ellijay
(706) 636-2333 
Will Beattie   
http://www.bearcreekcattle.com
 
Blue Ridge Grocery 
560 E. Main Street
Blue Ridge
Michelle Moran
http://www.blueridgegrocery.com

Blue Ridge iClinic
5764 Appalachian Hwy
Blue Ridge, GA
(706) 633-8624 
Don Plankey
 
Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides at Hells Hollow
319 Hells Hollow Road
Blue Ridge
(828) 557-0331 
Lisa Mitchell   
 
Blue Ridge Offroad Adventures
Blue Ridge
(706) 946-1010
Todd  Fox   
http://www.blueridgeoffroadadventures.com
 
Blue Ridge Spinal Health
21 High Park Dr., Ste. 8
Blue Ridge
(706) 946-5433 
Clark  Smith  
http://www.blueridgespinalhealth.com 
 
Copper Basin Federal Credit Union
85 Orvin Lance Dr.
Blue Ridge
 (706) 632-4888 
Rhonda Jacobs   
http://www.cbfcreditunion.com 
 
Eagle's Rest
(205) 763-7510 
Cathy Limbaugh   
http://www.vbro.com/188378
 
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5025 Appalachian Hwy
Blue Ridge
(706) 632-6301 
Mike Negron
http://www.enterprise.com
 
ERA - The Real Estate Connection
771A East Main Street
Blue Ridge
(706) 632-0367 
Louanne Watkins
http://www.erablueridge.com
 
Goodspeed Architects, Inc
119 Grice Woods Road
Blue Ridge
(813) 480-5519 
David Goodspeed
  
Grumpy Old Men Brewing, LLC
1315 East Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA
(770) 331-8870 
Jim McKnight   
http://www.grumpyoldmenbrewing.com
  
King Heating & Air 
3870 Chestnut Gap Road
Blue Ridge
(706) 632-9276 
Ray King
   
Lavish
524 East Main Street
Blue Ridge
(706) 669-3059 
Angela Sutton
 
McCaysville Church of God
1477 Blue Ridge Highway
Blue Ridge
(706) 492-4660 
Steve Lamb
  
Moto-xcursion, LLC
25 Mountain Top Dr. 
Blue Ridge
(404) 276-0179
Tom Watson
http://www.moto-xcursion.com

Mr. Fix It Automotive  
1933 Old Hwy 5 
Blue Ridge
(706) 492-7209 
Mark Keaton
 
Papa's Pizza to Go 
140 Progress Circle
Blue Ridge 
(706) 632-8551 
Jerry Angel
  
Prudential Georgia Realty
101 Bridge Street
McCaysville
(706) 851-5197 
Sidra McCain  
http://www.sidramccain.com

Real Estate Around the Mountains 
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 455-2775 
Forrest Hamm   
http://www.northgeorgiahomes.com

Rodan + Fields Dermatologists 
490 Old Toccoa Rd.
Morganton
(706) 455-3207 
Debbi Hamm
https://debbihamm.myrandf.com/     

Serenity Garden Cafe Riverside Restaurant     
100 Blue Ridge Drive
McCaysville
(706) 964-4949 
Diana Henkel
 
The Farnham Law Firm
282 West Main Street
Blue Ridge
(706) 946-6340 
David Farnham
http://www.frlaw.org

Tina (Concetta) Gerace 
Individual     
Blue Ridge


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