(Rankin Chamber) Week at a Glance: July 23, 2010
RC=Ribbon Cutting; GB=Ground Breaking; LC=Lunch Club; B&B=Business & Breakfast; SWN=Successful Womens Networking
L&L=Lunch & Learn; BAH=Business After Hours; RRE=Rankin Referral Exchange
NEXT WEEK:
July 27, 3:00 pm.......Golf Committee (Chamber)
July 29, 4:00 pm...... RC: Cypress Customs (Chamber)
July 30, 7:30 am.......B&B: McDonald's-Flowood (151 Promenade Blvd, Flowood)
FOLLOWING WEEK:
Aug 3, 8:00 am.........Technology Committee (Chamber)
Aug 3, 8:30 am........RRE-Team 2 (Corner Bakery, Flowood)
Aug 4, 8:00 am........RRE-Team 1 (Chamber)
Aug 4, 11:30 am......New Member Orientation (Chamber)
Aug 4, 3:00 pm.......Events Committee (Chamber)
Aug 5, 8:00 am.......Marketing Committee (Chamber)
Aug 6, 8:45 am.......Elder Services Committee (Villa South Assisted Living, 271 College St, Florence)
Aug 6, 10:00 am.....1st Fridays for Seniors (Villa South Assisted Living, 271 College St, Florence)
CHAMBER Announcements:
It’s that time again…
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR RANKIN CHAMBER BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Nominate your business, or another deserving business today!
The Business Development Committee is seeking nominations for Business of the Year Awards for the following categories: Large Industry of the Year; Small Industry of the Year; Large Business of the Year; Small Business of the Year; Franchisee of the Year; and Minority Business of the Year. Winners will be recognized at the Rankin County Chamber Annual Banquet. Please email or fax your nomination in 50 words or less to Karen Hunter at khunter@rankinchamber.com or fax (601) 825-1977. The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 6th.
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK
Saturday, Sept 25th at Trustmark Park, Pearl, MS
We're taking steps to cure Cancer...Won't you Join us! The Rankin County Chamber of Commerce has "joined forces" with US 96.3 Country, the Harris Family and the Landry Family in this years Light the Night Walk on Saturday, Sept 25th at Trustmark Park.
Join us by clicking the link below to register!
Click here to register!
MEMBER Announcements:
BLUEBIRD DANCE ACADEMY: Register now for the 2010-2011 dance year
5905 Old Brandon Rd, Suite 11, Brandon
www.bluebirddance.org
Come Dance with Us! Bluebird Dance Academy is currently holding open registration for the 2010-2011 Academic Dance Year which begins August 9, 2010. Classes are currently open for new and returning students ages 2 1/2 to adult. Please call 601-939-6799 or email bluebird_dance@att.net for more information of our classes.
SAM'S CLUB STOCK UP AND SAVE PROMOTION
Sam's Club Pearl, 90 Bass Pro Dr, Pearl
Visit Sam's Club in Pearl and take advantage of the largest discounted membership stock up promotion that Sam's Club has ever offered on family favorites such as Tide laundry detergent, Bounce fabric softener, Dawn dishwashing liquid, Bounty paper towels and more!
Not a Sam's Club member yet?...Now's a great time to join!
FREE $20 GIFT CARD WHEN YOU JOIN SAM'S CLUB
Now through August 1st
Sam's Club Pearl, 90 Bass Pro Dr, Pearl
New sign ups to Sam's Club will get a free $20 gift card from now through August 1st. Visit the Member Services Desk and start enjoying low Members-only prices on high-quality products and services today!
CROSSGATES RIVER OAKS HOSPITAL TO HOST BABYSITTER'S COURSE
Saturday, July 31st - 8:30 am to 3:0 pm
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital, North Annex
Sign up now for the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course designed for ages 11 to 15. This interactive and fun course teaches first aid and how to supervise infants through school age children. Learn basic care such as diapering, feeding, dressing and how to handle bedtime issues. The course is $45 per person. If two participants sign up together, the course is $25 each person. Reservations are required. To register or for more info, please call (601) 824-8410.
BRANDON NATIONAL NIGHT OUT & BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR
Tuesday, August 3rd - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Shiloh Park, Brandon
Free Admission! Join the Brandon Police and Fire Departments in celebrating our community and learn tips on crime prevention and awareness while enjoying games, food and fun for the whole family!! Slip & Slide, Water Slides, Jump-A-Roo, Games, Carnival Food and More! Contact Tabby Nichols for more info at 601.825.5983
-Back to School Health Fair info:
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital will be present with the following: Ask the Doctor Booths with Dr. Winters and Kim Loe; Blood Pressure Screenings and body mass index for adults; Backpack Safety and Nutritional Information. Other vendors include Kroger, The Club, Wren Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Tutor-Orthodontist, McAlister’s, Safe Kids, Brandon Discount Drugs, and more! There will be lots of fun and prizes.
Brandon Mayor Tim Coulter will have a tent with the Mayor’s G Team Challenge- Get up…Get movin’…Get healthy!! Any K-6th grade child who signs up that night for this six week challenge will be eligible for their family to win a six month membership to The Club in Brandon. If the participant completes the challenge, he may then send in his name for a drawing for a bicycle that will be presented at a City Board Meeting.
Do you need a summer job?
SUMMER STEPS - Summer Jobs Program for Young Adults age 18-24
Now through September 2010
To participate, contact the Pearl WIN Job Center at (601) 321-5441
The purpose of the Summer STEPS Program is to give young people age 18 to 24 the chance to work and gain useful skills. Learn good work habits, skills and attitudes sought by employers to enhance your future employability while earning $8 per hour! To find out more about the eligibility requirements, contact the Pearl WIN Job Center at (601) 321-5441.
EMPLOYERS, DO YOU NEED SUMMER WORKERS?
The SUMMER STEPS Program can provide your business with PAID summer workers!
Contact the Pearl WIN Job Center at (601) 321-5441
A joint operation between the Mississippi Department of Human Services and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is providing paid workers through September 30, 2010 for businesses in the area.
The Program will: (1) Pay the workers at $8.00 per hour for not more than 40 hours and not less than 32 hours per week to a maximum of 320 hours for the duration of the program; (2) Provide an orientation to the program for your supervisors and the workers; (3) Recruit and match the workers to the jobs you have available; (4) Provide Workers Comp coverage. To participate or for more information, contact the Pearl WIN Job Center at (601) 321-5441.