Events for March 2019
Newnan-Coweta Chamber
Mar 5    2019 Ambassador Committee Meeting #3
If you're looking for ways to become more involved in the Chamber and stand out among the crowd, then the Ambassador Committee is for you! Position yourself on the inside track as a member of this important affiliate group in participating in signature events and programs, mentoring new Chamber members, and so much more!
 
Date: March 5, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: The Chamber
 
Contact: Jennifer Garcia
EMail: jennifer@newnancowetachamber.org
Date/Time Details:

Tuesday, February 5
8:30AM

Fees/Admission: Free to Ambassador Committee Members
Mar 6    2019 Coffee Call #1
Jump start your day with morning networking at Coffee Call! Join us for coffee and a light breakfast provided by our friends at Waffle House and harness this opportunity to interact with other Chamber members at absolutely no cost to you!  Light breakfast provided by Waffle House. Bring plenty of business cards, as you are sure to make many connections!

Attendance is limited; RSVP right away!
Date: March 6, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: The Chamber
23 Bullsboro Dr.
Newnan, GA 30263
Contact: Jennifer Garcia
EMail: info@newnancowetachamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 6, 2019
8 - 9AM
Fees/Admission: No cost to Chamber members. Light breakfast provided by Waffle House.
Mar 6    2019 Golf Life Ladies: Kick-Off Event #1
Join the Golf Life Ladies for a free informational evening filled with fun, food, drinks and great company. Learn about this social golf league and meet new friends. You do not need to know how to golf or be a member of White Oak Golf Club.

For more information, contact Kim at 678-249-7394 or Samantha at 770-820-5559. 
Date: March 6, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: White Oak Golf Club
141 Clubview Dr. | Newnan
EMail: golflifeladies@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: March 6, 2019
5:30 - 7:30PM
Mar 7    Ribbon Cutting - Business Women's Golf League
Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary and season kick-off of the Business Women's Golf League! 

The BWGL was established in 2009 and was created by women, for women, with the goal to empower, inspire, grow and connect women through the game of golf. Membership is open to all skill levels, from beginner to advanced players. The BWGL is truly a league for all players to learn how to play golf, to increase their skill levels and to grow their individual competitive game. Growing meaningful friendships and relationships is an important aspect of all of our lives. With the BWGL, you will be networking with a variety of women from multiple fields.


For additional information on the BWGL, please contact Jan Alligood at BWGLplay@gmail.com or go to www.bwgl.org.
Date: March 7, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Website: https://bwgl.org/
Location: Summer Grove Golf Club
335 Summer Grove Pkwy
Newnan, GA 30265
Contact: Jennifer Garcia - Member Retention and Program Support Manager
EMail: Jennifer@newnancowetachamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 7, 2019
5:00PM
Mar 8    2019 Bowling Adventure: Bowling With Strangers
Bueller...Bueller...Bueller?
Are you ready for two excellent hours of business networking in a fun, relaxed, and totally rad environment?!? We're stoked! Join us for the 2019 Bowling Adventure and relive the 80's, one of the most iconic eras of our generation. We'll enjoy friendly competition and outstanding opportunities to network, team-build, reward top performers, or recognize VIP customers and/or clients.  So, let's go back in time to bowl, drink, dine, and network!



Special opportunity! Sponsor a lane sweep and enjoy advertising for an entire year, with over $350,000 impressions.  Not sure what a lane sweep is? See below or reach out to Susan for additional details. Each sweep measures approximately 47" x 4.5"


Date: March 8, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Junction Lanes Family Entertainment Center
141 Newnan Station Dr, Newnan
Contact: Susan Kraut
EMail: susan@newnancowetachamber.org
Date/Time Details:

FRIDAY, March 8
Registration and Check-In: 2:00PM
Tournament Play: 3-5:00PM

Fees/Admission: Stranger Danger: Individual Players $55/player
Wallflowers: Team of Five (5) $325/team
Totally Awesome to the Max Sponsor $725/sponsor
Sweep Advertisements: $250/sweep
Mar 12    2019 Leadership Coweta Class #7
Strong Leadership.  Strong Community.
Building inspired leaders committed to leading community.
Class Topic:  Community Development, Housing, Quality of Life, Recreation
Date: March 12, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Class announcement.
Contact: Cynthia Bennett
EMail: cynthia@newnancowetachamber.org
Fees/Admission: For class participants only.
Mar 13    2019 Voice of Business Meeting #2
Please make plans to join us to discuss topics and issues important to Coweta County's business community. Participation in this committee continues to be a great resource for your business and our members
 
Date: March 13, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: The Chamber
23 Bullsboro Dr.
Newnan GA 30263
Contact: Cynthia Bennett
EMail: cynthia@newnancowetachamber.org
Mar 13    Business Women Owners Coaching
Led by Coach Rita McMaken.  By invitation only.  For more information or inquiries, please contact the Chamber.
Date: March 13, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: The Chamber
EMail: valerie@newnancowetachamber.org
Fees/Admission: $100/monthly
Mar 13    Business Women's Senior Executive Coaching
Led by Coach Rita McMaken.  By invitation only.  For more information or inquiries, please contact the Chamber.
 
Date: March 13, 2019
Time: 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Location: The Chamber
23 Bullsboro Drive
Newnan 30263   
EMail: valerie@newnancowetachamber.org
Fees/Admission: $100/month
Mar 13    Chamber Board of Director's Meeting
Monthly Board meeting.
Date: March 13, 2019
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Chamber.
EMail: valerie@newnancowetachamber.org
Mar 13    2019 Golf Life Ladies: Kick-Off Event #2
Join the Golf Life Ladies for a free informational evening filled with fun, food, drinks and great company. Learn about this social golf league and meet new friends. You do not need to know how to golf or be a member of White Oak Golf Club.

For more information, contact Kim at 678-249-7394 or Samantha at 770-820-5559. 
Date: March 13, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: White Oak Golf Club
141 Clubview Dr. | Newnan
EMail: golflifeladies@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: March 13, 2019
5:30 - 7:30PM
Mar 14    Ribbon Cutting - Maximum One Realty Partners - Newnan Branch
Join us in celebrating the grand opening of Maximum One Realty - Newnan!

Servicing the South Atlanta area, Maximum One Realty Partners is who to call if you are looking to buy, sell, invest in homes or commercial properties!

Tons of venders, giveaways, raffles, food and beverages! 
Date: March 14, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.maxonepartners.com/
Location: 10 Market Square Way
Suite 200
Newnan, GA 30265
Contact: Jennifer Garcia
EMail: Jennifer@newnancowetachamber.org
Date/Time Details: Celebration is from 10AM - 1PM, with the ribbon cutting at noon.
 
Mar 14    2019 Business-After-Hours Presented by Something Special at Lillian Gardens
Something Special at Lillian Gardens offers something special for our March Business-After-Hours! A time for growth and renewal, we can imagine no better setting for this popular offering than this beautiful in-town event space just off the square in downtown Newnan. Enjoy indoor networking or take a stroll through the beautiful courtyard - there are ample options when it comes to making the most of your evening. And, as always, guests will enjoy a bite and a beverage! 

There is no cost for Chamber members, though reservations are required.
Date: March 14, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Something Special at Lillian Gardens
83 Greenville St | Newnan, GA 30263

 
Contact: Susan Kraut
EMail: susan@newnancowetachamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 14 
5:30 - 7pm
Fees/Admission: FREE for Chamber Members.
Mar 19    Small Business Consulting Services
Offered through the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) at University of West Georgia.

Professional business consultants at the SBDC offer free, confidential services to companies seeking management, marketing, and financial advice in the following areas: 
  • Access to sources of capital
  • Budgeting
  • Business assessments: financial and marketing
  • Business plans
  • Certifications: WBE, DBE, and SBAs 8(a)
  • Financial projections
  • Government procurement
  • International trade
  • Loan packaging and investment proposals
  • Marketing plans and research
  • Operational policies, procedures, and reviews
  • Succession planning 
Click here to schedule an appointment with one of the business consultants or call Jane Smith at (678) 839-5082. For pre-venture clients, several steps must first be completed before being able to meet with a consultant. 
Date: March 19, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Chamber
23 Bullsboro Dr.
Newnan GA 30263
By Appointment Only!
Contact: Jane Smith
EMail: janes@westga.edu
Fees/Admission: Click here to schedule an appointment with one of the business consultants or call Jane Smith at (678) 839-5082. For pre-venture clients, several steps must first be completed before being able to meet with a consultant. 
Mar 19    Coweta Safety Alliance #3
This month's theme is "Don't leave it up to luck!" Marc Biedermann of R.S. Hughes Company will discuss the best management practices for accident prevention.

Formed under the auspices of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber, the Coweta Safety Alliance was founded to make sure that local businesses are leading the way in keeping employees safe and preparing for natural disasters and unexpected emergencies.  Meets the third Tuesday each month.
 
For more information, contact Safety Alliance President Jeff Johnson jjohnson@kasonind.com or call the Newnan-Coweta Chamber at 770.253.2270.
Date: March 19, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Summit 1825 Building (Delta Community Credit Union)
The Community Room (1st Floor Lobby)
1825 Hwy 34 E
Newnan GA 30265
Contact: Cynthia Bennett
EMail: cynthia@newnancowetachamber.org
Date/Time Details: March 19, 2019
3 - 5PM
Fees/Admission: Open to safety-conscious businesses. No cost to attend.
Mar 20    Public Engagement Meeting #1
Don't get stuck! Join us for the first in a series of public engagement meetings and help us identify Coweta's transportation infrastructure and traffic priorities. Attend one or attend them all - each of five public input sessions will include a thoughtful and interactive approach to learning more about your vision for improving roadways, sidewalks, intersections, public trails, and more. If you don't join us, how will your voice be heard? Meetings are free to attend; beverages and pizza will be served.
Date: March 20, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.drivingcoweta.com
Location: Coweta County Fairgrounds
275 Pine Rd.
Newnan, GA 30263
Date/Time Details: March 20, 2019
6:00PM
Mar 26    QuickBooks Online Course
QuickBooks Online is fast becoming one of Intuit's primary products as it allows users to access data anytime and anywhere.  Developed specifically for beginners and prospective users the course provides a practical hands on approach to learning the features and the functions available to users online.

The course will cover the following topics:
  • Accounting Principles Overview
  • Newnan Company Set Up
  • Recording Daily Transactions
  • Reports
Presented by the University of West Georgia's Richards College of Business through the Small business Development Center.

Class size is limited so register now!


Date: March 26, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.georgiasbdc.org/quickbooks
Location: Newnan-Coweta Chamber
23 Bullsboro Dr | Newnan
Contact: Jane Smith
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 26
9am - 4pm
(lunch is provided)
Fees/Admission: $169 per person | $20 DISCOUNT CODE FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY - Use Chamb20QB
Class size is limited.  Register Now at www.georgiasbdc.org/quickbooks
Contact Jane Smith | 678.839.5082 for more information.
Mar 27    2019 Pre-event Enhanced Investor Reception #1
Enhanced Investors | Invitation only 
Date: March 27, 2019
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: Newnan Country Club
1356 Hwy 29 N | Newnan
Contact: Valerie Ward
EMail: valerie@newnancowetachamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 27
10:30 - 11:15am
Fees/Admission: No charge for Enhanced Investors
Mar 27    2019 State of the Community Luncheon: Housing

Coweta County is an excellent place to work, play thrive...and live. As such, we're drilling down into the state of housing in our county at large and exploring the connection between a prosperous community and a healthy housing market.

Join us for a thoughtful discussion on housing forecasts, economic drivers, and the workforce environment that will inform a vision for the future of our community.
Attendees will enjoy a moderated discussion on the state of housing in Coweta as a panel of industry experts weighs in on affordable housing, economic drivers, and a combined vision for those who work, live, and thrive in Coweta.

We'll also hear from Dr. William "Joey" Smith, Chair of the University of West Georgia Department of Economics, who will highlight local housing trends amidst regional growth and the local employment climate.

Other panelists will include:

  • Trae Westmoreland, president of the Coweta County Development Authority, who will speak to the goals for business development in Coweta.
  • Gerald Kemp, senior vice president of Fidelity Bank, who will speak to finance and the lending environment.
  • Mac McKinney of McKinney & Son Builders Inc., who will address the current housing climate from the perspective of a developer.
  • Russell Jackson Berry of Better Homes and Gardens | Metro Brokers and 2019 President of the Coweta County Board of Realtors who will share his perspective on local housing supply and demand.

Register today to learn how housing drives a thriving community!

Date: March 27, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Newnan Country Club
1356 Hwy 29 N | Newnan
Contact: Susan Kraut
EMail: susan@newnancowetachamber.org
Date/Time Details:

Wednesday, March 27
11:30am - 1pm


Enhanced Investor VIP Reception
10:30 - 11:15AM
Invitation, only | Email valerie@newnancowetachamber.org to RSVP

Fees/Admission: $35 Chamber members | $50 general admission