The official Visitors Guide is being produced by the Chamber, in collaboration with 365 Degree Total Marketing
Team Up with the Dahlonega-Lumpkin Chamber & Visitors Bureau! We are excited to announce the start of production for the Dahlonega-Lumpkin Visitors Guide! The official Visitors Guide is being produced by the Chamber, in collaboration with 365 Degree Total Marketing and Project Manager Burt Bray. The Guide will be a fun, valuable, and insightful resource for visitors and will portray the attractions, restaurants, and accommodations that make Dahlonega and Lumpkin County a remarkable destination.
Pokémon GO Workshop: How to get the most ROI from Crowd Sourced Information
What is Poké Mania? Are you a business owner interested in increasing foot traffic to your stores during the week and when students return this fall? Is your Business a Pokémon Stop? Come and Join us for a workshop on Connecting Community and Local Business: How to get the most ROI from Crowd Sourced Information by Dr. Bryan Dawson, UNG Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Science. Come find out all about the new app Pokémon GO, the history of the game, how it works, and how to leverage the game to potentially increase the number of customers during those non peak hours. And who knows you may even be a Pokéstop! Even if you aren't a direct stop, you can still benefit! For more information, please contact RaeLynda A. Merry, Member Services Coordinator at 706-867-3762 or email raelynda@dahlonega.org.
Morning Mingle at Abba House
Jump start your morning at a Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Morning Mingle. Hear from our Morning Mingle business host, showcase your organization and promote your products all before the coffee kicks in! Morning Mingle shines the spotlight on each attending member providing each a 30 second commercial. This allows members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business, build a rapport with one another, and make connections. People do business with those they know, like and trust! Networking with like-minded professionals builds connections, helps develop your personal brand and encourages new business opportunities. So why not have a great time doing it? Our Morning Mingle is the perfect opportunity that will allow you to meet and greet new contacts in a fun way!
W.I.L.L. (Women in Lumpkin Leadership)
A monthly leadership development opportunity for women who live or work in Lumpkin County. It is designed to encourage the growth and development of leadership skills as women from all walks of life are empowered to achieve and to dream.
Project Vision Town Hall Meeting
Community visioning is the process of developing consensus about what future the community wants, and then deciding what is necessary to achieve it. Members of the community have been working behind the scenes since 2009 to bring community leaders together on this important initiative, dubbed Project Vision. The purpose of Project Vision is to develop an Economic Development Vision and Implementation Plan. The project will broadly engage the Dahlonega and Lumpkin County community for input and will include facilitated meetings and deliberation by the steering committee in order to develop a clear vision for the economic success of the community, the development and prioritization of goals, and a clear definable plan for implementation, monitoring progress, and assessing results. One opportunity for community input is the Town Hall meeting. This is your chance to come give input on the economic vision and future for Dahlonega and Lumpkin County. Participants will work with others in the community around tables to address questions designed to identify their priorities and ideas. This is your chance to have your voice heard if you were not a part of the interviews or focus groups. The information from the Town Hall meeting will be a part of the research that the Steering Committee uses to inform the development of the Economic Development Vision and Implementation Plan. The first Town Hall meeting will be held on Thursday, August 11th at 6:00 PM at Lumpkin County Parks & Recreation. Please visit www.ProjectVisionDLC.org for more information.
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.
5th Annual Dahlonega Wine Trail
Join us August 20 & 21, 2016 for the 5th Annual Dahlonega Wine Trail event in the Heart of Georgia Wine Country, home of award-winning winemakers and the official ''Tasting Room Capital of Georgia''! The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber & Visitors Bureau, along with Dahlonega's six unique wineries, will host the Dahlonega Wine Trail weekend passport event.
Discover Dahlonega Student Block Party
Dahlonega and Lumpkin County would like to welcome the students of the University of North Georgia to ''discover'' their new home town. We will have booths representing various local businesses and restaurants who will be offering a ''free taste-of'' to all students. Many downtown businesses will be open with special savings, deals, and prizes for just that evening. We will be there come rain or shine. Come and join us, we look forward to meeting all of you.
"I Do In Dahlonega" Wedding Expo & Venue Tours
The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with some of the most talented businesses in the wedding industry to host a wedding expo August 28, 2016! This expo features over thirty vendors including venues, photographers, florists, hair and make-up artists, caterers, entertainment and more, all together in one convenient location. Wedding Expo Vendors will be available for meet-and-greets with guests from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the University of North Georgia Banquet Hall (Dahlonega Campus) on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Venue Tours Immediately following the Expo (3:15 pm - approximately 6:45 pm), shuttles will be available to transport guests on group tours to the various wedding venues. Each tour route (3 routes in total) feature multiple venues with a variety of styles and amenities. Route 1 Blue Mountain Vineyard Yahoola Creek Grill Dahlonega Marketplace Historic Smith House Corkscrew Cafe Dahlonega Square Hotel and Villas Event Center North Grove Hall Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery Route 2 White Oaks Barn Mount Laurel Creek Inn and Spa R-Ranch in the Mountains Three Sisters Vineyard and Winery Frogtown Cellars Kaya Vineyard and Winery Route 3 Montaluce Winery Bull Mountain Lodge Forrest Hills Mountain Resort and Retreat Center Waters Mill Event Facility The Dahlonega Cooking School and Homestead Admission Info Admission to the expo is $10, and includes free transportation via shuttle/bus on the venue tour. When purchasing a ticket, please select the route you want to tour.
Ambassador Meeting
The Ambassador Program is an outreach and retention program for Chamber members with a built-in opportunity to provide public relations exposure for the Ambassadors and the businesses they represent. The Ambassadors are a group of professional volunteers from varied backgrounds who, while representing their business, act as a liaison between the Chamber and its members. The Ambassadors meet the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00pm in the Chamber conference room.
Leadership Lumpkin Class of 2017 Welcome Reception
Class of 2017 Welcome Reception Reception, Dinner, and Presentation of the 2016 Kenneth Beasley Award Celebrating 28 years of Leadership Lumpkin County Please join us for a reception & dinner to welcome the Leadership Lumpkin Class of 2017 Tuesday, August 30th 6pm - 8pm R-Ranch in the Mountains 65 R-Ranch Road, Dahlonega $20 per person Business casual attire For catering service, it is imperative that we receive your response by August 26 Please use the link below to purchase your ticket Purchase Your Ticket Online!
Georgia Mountains Regional Commission's Workforce Development Career Coach is visiting Lumpkin County
Georgia Mountains Regional Commission?s Workforce Development Career Coach is visiting Lumpkin County in September. They will be helping local residents search & apply for jobs, write resumes & cover letters, and discern their career interests. We will also be providing information about tuition assistance & on-the-job training programs.
Ribbon Cutting- Northern Star Transitional Independent Living, Inc.
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Northern Star Transitional Independent Living, Inc. ''Northern Star is a life skills program for young adults that aid in successful transition from a group home to independent adult living. Northern Star exists to connect young adults with families and resources in the community in order to give them a sense of lasting family and belonging.''
Morning Mingle- Montaluce Winery & Estates
Jump start your morning at a Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Morning Mingle. Hear from our Morning Mingle business host, showcase your organization and promote your products all before the coffee kicks in! Morning Mingle shines the spotlight on each attending member providing each a 30 second commercial. This allows members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business, build a rapport with one another, and make connections. People do business with those they know, like and trust! Networking with like-minded professionals builds connections, helps develop your personal brand and encourages new business opportunities. So why not have a great time doing it? Our Morning Mingle is the perfect opportunity that will allow you to meet and greet new contacts in a fun way!
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.
Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride
Coming on September 25, 2016 and taking place in Georgia's Premier Cycling Venue, the Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty boasts many of the same roads and mountain climbs as the elite Tour de Georgia. Come ride the Ride of the Pros! The Six Gap Century's ultra challenging route takes you up and down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. Test your stamina with more than 11,200 feet of vertical climbing over the 104 mile course. Elevations for the six gaps in this ride range from 1,400 feet to 3,460 feet. The toughest climb, Hogpen Gap, will test even the strongest riders, averaging a 7% grade for seven miles, with sections as steep as 15%. 100 miles. 11,200 vertical feet. 2,500 friends.
Ambassador Meeting
The Ambassador Program is an outreach and retention program for Chamber members with a built-in opportunity to provide public relations exposure for the Ambassadors and the businesses they represent. The Ambassadors are a group of professional volunteers from varied backgrounds who, while representing their business, act as a liaison between the Chamber and its members. The Ambassadors meet the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00pm in the Chamber conference room.
Ribbon Cutting- World Finance Loan & Tax Services
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of World Finance Loan & Tax Services.
