Chamber Committees
Agribusiness Committee
Meets: 4th Tuesday Monthly at 5:30 pm
Meets: 4th Tuesday Monthly at 5:30 pm
- Farm City Tour
- Fall Festival/Business Expo Exhibit
- Essay Contest at Middle Schools
- Third Grade Ag Day
Fall Festival
Meets: 1st Wednesday Monthly at 11:00 am
Meets: 1st Wednesday Monthly at 11:00 am
- This committee works to organize and plan the annual Fall Festival which is held the 3rd Saturday in October.
Economic Education
Meets: 2nd Thursday Monthly at 4:00 pm
Meets: 2nd Thursday Monthly at 4:00 pm
- Legislative Awareness
- Business Development
- Partners with Athens Area, Barrow, and Gwinnett Chambers of Commerce in the Georgia's Innovation Corridor Joint Development Authority.
- Promotes a service trade marketing program which encourages Oconee Citizens to “Go Local”.
- Existing Industry Coffee
Member Services
Subcommittees (meets separately & as needed)
Subcommittees (meets separately & as needed)
- Marketing
Ambassador Committee
Meets: 1st Tuesday Monthly at 8:30 am
Meets: 1st Tuesday Monthly at 8:30 am
- Host Ambassador Orientation
- Welcome new members of the Oconee Chamber
- Represent Chamber at Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, & Ground Breaking Ceremonies
- Help plan, promote, and serve as hosts/hostesses at Morning Coffees, Business After Hours, and Annual Membership Meeting
- Conduct “Operation Thank You” – an annual thank you of all Chamber members.
Education Committee
Meets: 3rd Tuesday Monthly at 4:30
Meets: 3rd Tuesday Monthly at 4:30
- Teacher of the Year Recognition
- STAR (Student/Teacher Awards)
- Mentoring Program thru OARC
- Leadership Oconee
- Youth Leadership Oconee
- Education Foundation
- Mini-Grants
