Events for August 2014

Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce
Aug 2 GMP Stockerama
Trucks and Outlaw Late Models race on 1/2 mile track

Mini Stocks, Renegades and FWD's race on 1/4 mile track
  • Date:
    August 2, 2014
  • Time:
    3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://RaceGMP.com
  • Location:
    Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson, GA
  • Contact:
    John Close, General Manager, 706-367-9461
  • EMail:
    info@RaceGMP.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 2, 2014
    Infield Gate opens at 3:00 PM
    Grandstand and Trackside Parking Gates open at 5:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Infield Entrance Gate - $20.00 per person
    General Admission - $10.00 per person with Children 12 & under free - must be accompanied by an adult
    Trackside Parking $15.00 (no reserved) plus cost of general admission ticket $10.00
Aug 8 Practice for World Crown 300
Practice session for the 31st Annual World Crown 300
  • Date:
    August 8, 2014
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://RaceGMP.com
  • Location:
    Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson, GA
  • Contact:
    John Close, General Manager, 706-367-9461
  • EMail:
    info@RaceGMP.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 8, 2014
  • Fees/Admission:
    Infield Entrance Gate opens at 4:00 PM
    Flat fee of $150.00 for car, driver & crew

    Spectators free for practice in Grandstands and Trackside
Aug 9 31st Annual World Crown 300
31st Annual World Crown 300
Southern Super Late Model Race
Trucks and Outlaw Late Models
  • Date:
    August 9, 2014
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://RaceGMP.com
  • Location:
    Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson, GA
  • Contact:
    John Close, General Manager, 706-367-9461
  • EMail:
    info@RaceGMP.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 9, 2014
    Infield Gates open at 8:00 AM
    Grandstands and Trackside Gates open at 1:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Infield Entrance Gate admission $35.00
    All tickets $25.00 each
    Trackside Parking $30.00 plus cost of General Admission Ticket $25.00
Aug 13 Education Committee Meeting
  • Date:
    August 13, 2014
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Contact:
    Melissa Britt
  • EMail:
    mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com
Aug 16 Primal Rush Obstacle Course Race 2014
The Primal Rush OCR is sure to bring out the savage in you as you run a nearly 4 mile course of water, dirt, mud and obstacles to trip you up at every turn. Oh yeah; and how about we throw in a swim for good measure. Participants will race to the finish for prizes, medals and bragging rights as they crawl, climb and fight their way to the gritty finish. Not running the race? Come out as a spectator and cheer on the racers! Primal Rush benefits The Tree House, a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the impact and occurrence of child abuse through counseling, educating, supporting and nurturing children and families in Barrow, Banks and Jackson Counties.
  • Date:
    August 16, 2014
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location:
    Crow's Lake in Jefferson, Georgia. Crow's Lake is located just 50 minutes NE of Atlanta off I85. Crow's Lake Inc. 155 Crow's Lake Dr. Jefferson, GA 30549
  • Contact:
    If you are interested in being a sponsor or volunteering for the Primal Rush OCR event please contact The Tree House at 770-868-1900. To register for the event please go to www.primalrushocr.com For more information please go to www.thetreehouseinc.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Sat Aug 16, 2014 @ 8:00 am
  • Fees/Admission:
    Fees: $48 until May 31, 2014 $58 until June 30, 2014 $68 until August 15, 2014 $75 Race Day $15 Kid's Run
Aug 16 GMP Stockerama
Trucks and Outlaw Late Models race on 1/2 mile track

Mini Stocks, Renegades and FWD's race on 1/4 mile track
  • Date:
    August 16, 2014
  • Time:
    3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://RaceGMP.com
  • Location:
    Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson, GA
  • Contact:
    John Close, General Manager, 706-367-9461
  • EMail:
    info@RaceGMP.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 16, 2014 - Infield Gate opens at 3:00 PM
    Grandstand and Trackside Gates open at 5:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Infield Entrance Gate - $20.00 per person
    General Admission - $10.00 per person with Children 12 & under free - must be accompanied by an adult
    Trackside Parking $15.00 (no reserved) plus cost of general admission ticket $10.00
Aug 20 August Women in Business Presented by Peach State Federal Credit Union
Join us for this monthly luncheon with featuring Charlotte Nash, Chairman of the Board, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and complimentary lunch.
  • Date:
    August 20, 2014
  • Time:
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Houndstooth Grill
    6323 Grand Hickory Dr, Braselton, GA 30517​
     
  • Contact:
    Melissa Britt
  • EMail:
    mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com
  • Date/Time Details:

    Wednesday, August 20, 2014
    11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Fees/Admission:
    This meeting is FREE!

    Registration is Required.
Aug 22 2014 Jackson Chamber Golf Classic Presented by Precision Planning, Inc.

THE 2014 GOLF CLASSIC IS SOLD OUT!




August 22, 2014

Traditions of Braselton
Registration begins at 8:00 AM
Shotgun Start at 9:00 AM




Foursome - $500
Mulligan Packages for Entire Team - $120
Individual Mulligan Package - $35
Mulligan packages include:  two mulligans, one Tee Buster, three  raffles tickets and entry into the putting contest (great prize for putting contest winner)!


Sponsorships Are Available!  Get Exposure for your Business at this Event Host 100+ Attendees!

Beverage Cart Sponsor
at $1,500 – number available depends on course
Benefits for Cart Sponsor—
• Company’s name/logo on signage on beverage carts
• Exposure at post-tournament reception
• Logo exposure in invitations/flyers, calendar of events, broadcast
e-mails and Web site
• Logo exposure on event signage
• Foursome in the tournament
• Mulligan package for players
• May place promotional item in gift bag

Gift Sponsor  at $1,500 – One sponsorship available
Benefits for Gift Sponsor—
• Company logo on player gift
• Exposure at post-tournament reception
• Logo exposure in invitations/flyers, calendar of events, broadcast
e-mails and Web site
• Logo exposure on event signage
• Foursome in the tournament
• Mulligan package for players
• May place promotional item in gift bag
 
Golf Ball Sponsor at $1,500 – One sponsorship available
Benefits for Ball Sponsor—
• Company logo on golf ball
• Exposure at post-tournament reception
• Logo exposure in invitations/flyers, calendar of events, broadcast
e-mails and Web site
• Logo exposure on event signage
• Foursome in the tournament
• Mulligan package for players
• May place promotional item in gift bag

Hole-in-One Sponsor at $1,250SOLD!
Benefits for Hole-in-one Sponsor—
• Exposure at post-tournament reception
• Opportunity to place vehicle on course
• Name exposure in invitations/flyers, calendar of events, broadcast
e-mails
• Name exposure on event signage
• Foursome in the tournament
• Mulligan packages for golf foursome
• May place promotional item in gift bag

Corporate Sponsor at $1,000 – Multiple sponsorships are available
Benefits for Corporate Sponsors-
• Tent on a tee box for company promotion
• Exposure at post-tournament reception
• Name exposure on event signage
• Foursome in the tournament
• Mulligan packages for golf foursome
• May place promotional item in player gift bags

Gold Sponsor at $750only a few left!
• Name exposure on event signage
• Exposure at post-tournament reception
• Logo exposure in invitations/flyers, calendar of events, broadcast e-mails and Web site
• Foursome in the tournament
• Mulligan package for players
• May place promotional item in gift bag
 
Putting Green Sponsor at $750SOLD!
Benefits for Putting Green Sponsor -
• Tent on Driving Range
• Name exposure on event signage
• Exposure at post-tournament reception
• Foursome in the tournament
• Mulligan package for players
• May place promotional item in gift bag
 
Driving Range Sponsor at $750SOLD!
Benefits for Driving Range Sponsor—
• Tent on Driving Range
• Name exposure on event signage
• Exposure at post-tournament reception
• Foursome in the tournament
• Mulligan package for players
• May place promotional item in gift bag
 
Tee Box Sponsor at $250 – One sponsorship is available
Benefits for Tee Box Sponsor—
• Tent on a Tee Box
• Name exposure on event signage
• Exposure at post-tournament reception
• Sign at a hole on the course
 
Hole Sponsor at $75 – Multiple sponsorships are available
Benefits for Hole Sponsor—
• Name  and/or logo on sign at one a hole of the putting greens

  • Date:
    August 22, 2014
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location:
    Traditions of Braselton Golf Club
    350 Traditions Way
    Jefferson, GA 30549
  • Contact:
    Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
  • EMail:
    mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com
  • Date/Time Details:

    August 22, 2014
    Registration begins at 8:00 AM
    Shotgun Start at 9:00 AM

  • Fees/Admission:
    Foursome - $500
    Mulligan Packages for Entire Team - $120
    Individual Mulligan Package - $35
    Mulligan packages include: two mulligans, one Tee Buster, three  raffles tickets and entry into the putting contest!
Aug 23 Classic City Rollergirls vs. Greenville Derby Dames at The Classic Center Arena!
The Classic City Rollergirls will host the Greenville Derby Dames at The Classic Center Arena on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 7:00pm. Come out and support the only flat track roller derby team in the Athens area! General admission tickets are only $12, if purchased in advance. Go to ClassicCenter.com to buy tickets or click on the direct buy ticket link here: http://bit.ly/1kYpnh5
  • Date:
    August 23, 2014
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://bit.ly/1kYpnh5
  • Location:
    The Classic Center Arena 300 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601
  • Contact:
    The Classic Center Box Office 706.357.4444
  • EMail:
    AngieEstes@ClassicCenter.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 7:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Tickets are $12 if purchased in advance.
Aug 27 Basics of Social Media: Why Use It, Which Channels, and What to Say
This presentation focuses on using social media to market your business.  Have you been thinking about marketing your business with social media, but you feel overwhelmed and not sure how to get started? Or maybe you’re not convinced that it works? This webinar will show you:
  • the value of using social media to reach your customers
  • how it can lead to new customers
  • how it drives repeat business from your current customers. 

We’ll take a look at the 5 most popular social media networks – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest – and help you decide what is right for your business.

We’ll also look at what comes next: how and what to post on social media.

Join us and start to build a foundation of social media knowledge from which you can build more campaigns -- and more effective campaigns -- to help your business or organization grow.

Pre-registration required: http://goo.gl/r2XBxZ
  • Date:
    August 27, 2014
  • Time:
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://goo.gl/r2XBxZ
  • Location:
    Barrow County Chamber of Commerce Board Room
    #6 Porter St.
    Winder, GA 30680
  • Contact:
    Tom Murphy 706-693-7126
  • EMail:
    murcon@murcon.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Check in: 9am
    Start: 9:30 am
    End: 11:30am
  • Fees/Admission:
    No charge
Aug 27 Live, Guided Demonstration: Newsletters, Announcements, and More
At the heart of small business marketing are the campaigns that drive action – collections of marketing activities that help a small business or organization to achieve its goals and objectives.  Newsletters and Announcements have become a core component of those campaign choices.  Email is more important than ever – to the communication efforts of businesses and nonprofits everywhere; and to the customer, donor, client or supporter of those organizations. 

This session is a free, hands-on, how-to workshop featuring the new Constant Contact Toolkit Newsletters and Announcements Campaign. Contact management, use/editing of templates, autoresponders, scheduling, social media integration, and more. Bring laptop. Public wi-fi. Free trial account if not Constant Contact customer. Check-in before 1:00pm. Start: 1:00pm. End: 3:00pm.

Join us and learn ways to be more productive and more effective with your email marketing -- Engagement Marketing -- campaigns.

This worshop co-hosted by Constant Contact and the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce and presented by Tom Murphy, MURCON.

Details and pre-register at:  http://goo.gl/UkzkTZ
  • Date:
    August 27, 2014
  • Time:
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://goo.gl/UkzkTZ
  • Location:
    Barrow County Chamber of Commerce Board Room
    #6 Porter St.
    Winder, GA 30680
  • Contact:
    Tom Murphy 706-693-7126
  • EMail:
    murcon@murcon.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Check in before 1pm
    Start: 1pm
    End: 3pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Charge.
Aug 28 August BASH hosted by the Hoschton and Jefferson Business Alliances
Please Join us for this month's BASH 
hosted by the Hoschton and Jefferson Business Alliances!
  
  
Enjoy networking, building business relationships, door prizes and more!
  • Date:
    August 28, 2014
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location:

    Maggie's Tavern
    6750 Highway 53
    Braselton, GA 30517​

  • Contact:
    Melissa Britt
  • EMail:
    mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com
  • Date/Time Details:

    Thursday, August 28
    5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to attend! 

    Please register.  It is best if we know you are coming, however, if you miss online registration, walk-ins are welcome.