"Ask not what your community can do for you but what can you do for your community."
122 N Main Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
229-776-7718
Today's Weird Holiday!
Every Tuesday, we will be sharing what the day's weird holiday is!
New Teacher Bags!!!
The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber's Education Committee is working with the Worth County Board of Education to host this year's Worth County Schools New Hire Orientation on July 22, 2020.
If you would like to include something in their Welcome Bags please bring it to the Chamber of Commerce no later than Friday, July 17, 2020. You may bring enough items for thirty New Teacher Bags. This is a great opportunity to expose your business to potential new customers as well as help us give them a great Sylvester-Worth County welcome.
We are also looking for sponsors for breakfast and lunch for July 22nd. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor contact us at 229-776-7718 or email at info@swcountychamber.com if you have questions. Thank you for all you do!
2020 "YES Kids" Matching Opportunity
Please help the Mary Alice Shipp Community Development Corporation by donating!
AirMedCare Network Informational Brochure
American Legion Post 335 has produced a shirt for PTSD month! June is the official month to promote awareness of PTSD! PTSD is the cause of Loss of Employment, Domestic Violence and even Veterans Suicide! Please review these shirts in the attachments below! If you would like to purchase one to help bring awareness to this issue please contact them at (229) 343-6470! The shirts sell for $20 each and are available in sizes from Medium up to 4X! All profits are to be used in Veterans services and for the treatment of PTSD! We will be also be donating shirts to "Jon's Mission 22", a local organization we work with, for the Parents of those that took their lives because of this tragic disorder!!
Open Safe During COVID-19!
Updates:
For more updates, please visit our Facebook page. We also encourage you to look at other resources such as the CDC and the Georgia Department of Health for updates about COVID-19. For more updates, please visit our website.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has recently unveiled their ''Reopening Business Digital Resource Center". This sight provides up-to-date state guidelines, sector-specific guidance, small business advice, and other resources to help businesses safely return to work. For access to this website, please click here.
Georgia Center for Nonprofits
The Georgia Center for Nonprofits has put together to collect info on how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting nonprofits. Click here!
Georgia Department of Education Updates
Includes the latest state news, school closure information, online learning resources and more here!
Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Status Report
Track confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state by clicking here.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Assistance Program The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for a small business. Learn more and apply here!
Georgia Department of Labor Emergency Unemployment The Georgia Department of Labor updates rules so that Georgia employers may partial claims online on behalf of their employees for any week during which an employee (full-time/part-time) works less than full-time due to a partial or total company shutdown caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Learn how to file claims here!
Conquering a Business Crisis
Contact your local UGA SBDC office for assistance with any of the items in this guide.. To access the document, click here.
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
The following interim guidance may help prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, in non-healthcare settings. Click here.
COVID-19 LSGA Resources for Business and Industry
Our regional Locate South Georgia group has given us a list to share with you. To access this list, click here.
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Has Developed a Link for Resources.
"In response to social distancing requirements and stay-at-home instructions, broadband providers are temporarily offering various options to get Georgians internet connectivity." Click here.
Crisis and Support Hotlines
Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line - 866-399-8938 The Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support line provides 24/7 free and confidential assistance to callers needing emotional support or resource information as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is staffed by volunteer mental health professionals and others who have received crisis counseling training.
Georgia Crisis & Access Line - 1-800-715-4225 The Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) is available 24/7 to help you or someone you care for in a crisis.
CARES Warm Line - 1-844-326-5400 Call or text every day of the year 8:30 am - 11:00 pm for help with substance abuse challenges.
COVID-19 Hotline - 844-442-2681 The Georgia Department of Health has this hotline for people who believe that they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed. They ask that if you show symptoms or have been exposed, please also contact your primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic.
Peer2Peer Warm Line - 888-945-1414 This line provides Georgians the opportunity to receive peer support of the phone 24 hours a day. You can also visit their website at www.peer2peer.center
*Highlighted businesses are members of the Chamber of Commerce*
The Georgia Business Action Network
(Click the image below to access the Legislative Update)
Upcoming Community Events!
Come out to the Police vs. Firefighters Basketball Game for their Guns and Hoses Charity Event!
10th Annual Run for your Lungs Event!
Join the American Legion Sylvester Post 335 for a blood drive on July 1st! Help them out by donating! Call 229-343-6470 or 229-347-0808 for more information.
Our Business After Hours has been postponed to a later date!
Click image above to access the Community Calendar
Have an event? Post it Here......
The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce would like to encourage you to submit all Worth County events to the Community Calendar on our website. We want everyone who lives or visits to know what is happening in our community. This calendar is open to the whole community. Churches, Businesses, Concerts, Civic Organizations, Fundraisers, etc...
We make every effort to ensure the events are posted, however, the best way to ensure your event is highlighted is to go to www.swcountychamber.com, click news & events, click calendar, and then follow instructions for submitting an event.
*This calendar is open to any event being hosted in Worth County or by a chamber member.
Geocaching is a way for you to see the community. The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber has hidden Geocaches all around Worth County. It is up to you to explore and find them.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Paul Pro Pressure Washing Benefit:
Paul Pro Pressure Washing would like to offer chamber members 10% off any service provided by them!
Secure Record Solutions Benefit:
Secure Record Solutions would like to offer chamber members 10% off their first shredding services. Whether it is a one time purge or the first year of a regular shredding program, if you are a chamber member, you get 10% off!
Do you enjoy being a part of the Chamber? Then tell everyone! Share this flier with your friends and help us spread the word on the benefits of being a Chamber member!
