Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce

The ladies of Women Connect had a fun evening at Wednesday’s Sip and Shop event presented by Jan Rooney, MBA, CPCU State Farm Agency, and hosted at Apricot Lane! 🛍️ 🥂 Everyone was treated to delicious charcuterie cups from Grazey Girls while sipping bubbly from a beautiful champagne cart from Nips and Sips Mobile Bar and making meaningful new connections with fellow members. It was a night filled with great conversation, networking, and shopping! Don't miss out on more events like this to grow your business connections—register for our upcoming Chamber events at focochamber.org/events.

🎙️ Tune into the latest episode of FoCoTalks, The Chamber’s Podcast hosted by Forsyth Business RadioX®! In this episode, Chamber President, James McCoy, sits down with Forsyth Community Clinic, Inc. Executive Director, Evan Shoemake and Vice-Chair of the Board of the Forsyth Community Clinic, John Cannady as they discuss the vital services the clinic offers and how our community can support its incredible work in FoCo. FoCoTalks is available all on podcasting platforms or you can click here to listen: https://bit.ly/4dbOydU

🎉What a week it's been for networking at the Chamber! On Tuesday, we had a blast at our Christmas in July Power Networking Lunch at Cherry Street Brewing at Vickery Village. 🤝🎄 It  It was a SOLD-OUT event where connections were made, ideas were shared, and the holiday spirit was in full swing! This morning, we kicked off the day with our energizing 9 before 9 at Myth & Legend at the Cumming City Center. ☕️ Don't miss out on future opportunities to grow your network and business. Register for upcoming Chamber events and networking opportunities at focochamber.org/events.

Happy First Day of School, Forsyth County! ✏️ 🚌 We hope everyone is set for an amazing year ahead! Last week, we proudly hosted the 2024 State of the Schools event, presented by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Brandywine Printing, Inc. Superintendent Mitch Young, and Board of Education Chair Darla Light shared exciting future plans for our award-winning school system. View a recording of the address here: https://lnkd.in/g4AFCmDV A special thank you to all of our event sponsors: Title Sponsors: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta & Brandywine Printing Platinum Sponsors: Beaver Toyota of Cumming & Georgia United Credit Union Chair Person Sponsor: Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts Program Sponsor: iSpring Water Systems Stage Sponsor: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cumming, GA Table Sponsor: University of North Georgia Coffee Sponsor: Dental Town LLC Supporting Sponsors: CarShield, Central EMS, Georgia Power Company, MSSA-PBK , & Jericho Desing Group Partner Sponsors: Shipley Do-Nuts (3225 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA), Regions Bank, and River Valley Ingredients

🎉 What an amazing evening at Business After Hours! A huge THANK YOU to our fantastic host, Los Rios Cantina, for the delicious margaritas and lively atmosphere! 🍹 Didn't make it this time? Don't worry! There are more exciting Chamber events just around the corner. 📅✨ Make sure to register and join us for the next one - you won't want to miss out on the fun and opportunities! Click here to view all upcoming events: FoCoChamber.org/events

Join us virtually as we look back on a year of accomplishments and share future plans for the community's award-winning school system!

Margaritas + New Business Connections = A Perfect Combination Join us for our upcoming Business After Hours on Thursday, July 25th at Los Rios Cantina! Enjoy an evening of networking with fellow professionals, delicious margaritas, and the vibrant atmosphere of Los Rios Cantina at the Cumming City Center. Don't miss out on this chance to network in a relaxed and inviting setting. For more information and to register click here: https://bit.ly/3xPSuSt

We had an "egg-citing" time at Tuesday’s Power Networking Lunch, presented by Jan Rooney, MBA, CPCU State Farm Agency! Eggs Up Grill served a fantastic lunch while Chamber members mingled and expanded their business networks. Ready to grow your connections? Join us at our next Power Networking Lunch on Tuesday, July 30th! For more information and to register, click here: https://bit.ly/3W4TUAq

🎙️ Curious about the current and future plans for Workforce Development in Forsyth County? Tune in to the latest episode of FOCO Talks hosted by Forsyth Business RadioX®, the Chamber's official podcast, as we hear from the Chamber’s Director of Workforce Development (FOCO Works), Amber Whaley (Gaddis) and Dr. Valery Lowe, Director of College and Career Development for Forsyth County Schools (Georgia) as they share resources available for business owners who struggle with staffing issues, ideas for retention, and the incredible opportunities offered to students to shape the workforce of the future! FoCoTalks is available all on podcasting platforms or you can click here to listen: https://bit.ly/4eYgxzk 

☀️ School's out for the summer, but registration for State of the Schools Is OPEN! 📅 Mark your calendars and join us at the 2024 State of the Schools presented by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Brandywine Printing, Inc. in partnership with the Chamber and Forsyth County Schools (Georgia)! The State of the Schools gives Forsyth County’s business community and the community at large an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our public school system and hear exciting plans for its future from Forsyth County Board of Education Chair, Darla Light and other Leaders in Forsyth County Schools. 🍎✏️ RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/4cufnJz