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Dawson County Leaders Graduate from Georgia Academy for Economic Development
Dawson County graduates at the November 10th ceremony included: Will Wade, First Citizens Bank, David McKee, Dawson County Planning & Development, Clint Bearden, Law Offices of David Ralston, Calvin Byrd, Dawsonville City Council...
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Cumming Gift Company, The Mint Tulip, Delivers Affordable
During last year’s economic downturn, many companies chose not to send out holiday corporate gifts to their customers and employees, but this year they are realizing how important a gift of appreciation is in maintaining great client and employee relations...
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Dawson County Celebrates New Welcome Center with October 8-10 Grand Opening
The celebration will kick off with a ribbon cutting and last all weekend, with the Dawson County Convention & Visitors Bureau providing free apple cider, a visit from a Cabbage Patch Kid®, displays from local attractions – including pumpkins and fall decorations from Uncle Shuck’s and Bradley’s pumpkin patch -- and more...
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Online Test-Creation Site Takes Teachers ‘To Infinity and Beyond…’
Educators are all a-buzz about the power of Quiz Infinity, an online test creation site designed exclusively for teachers and tutors by Cumming business woman, Julie Wilson...

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Dawson County Residents Called to Nominate Veteran of the Year
For consideration as the 2010 Dawson County Veteran of the Year, nomination packages must be for a Veteran honorably discharged from U.S. Military or Coast Guard Service, and a resident or employed in Dawson County...
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Ditch the Caffeine and the All-Nighters by Studying with Cram Stoppers

An online test creation site that launches on August 1, 2010, helps high school and college students with test preparation.  Developed by Cumming business woman, Julie Wilson, Cram Stoppers is an affiliate site to Qwizzy's World...

 

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Senator Pearson Honors Local FFA Winner Bradley Weaver
While Dawson County has had an FFA chapter since 1933, Brad was the first to bring the national title home to the county.  His agribusiness, Bradley’s Pumpkin Patch, offers a nostalgic family experience in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains...
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Brenau Adds Vice President and Strengthens Provost Position in Organization Alignment
Brenau University named David Morrison vice president for communications and publications, reporting to Brenau President Ed L. Schrader.  The university also reinstated previous titles for the university’s top academic officer, Jim Southerland, who will be provost and vice president of academic affairs...
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Board of Directors Names David Kimmel Georgia Aquarium President
Kimmel, 55, most recently served as VP, Director of Program Management for Heery International, a full-service architecture, interior design, engineering, construction management and program management firm. Heery was the project management company retained by the Aquarium under the leadership of Kimmel, to develop the specifications and contracts for all firms associated with the project...
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When You Have Done The Best You Can
Having the opportunity to be of service to families is something I hold near and dear.  But at the end of the day I can’t help but wonder; Have I done all that I could to help them get through such am emotional and difficult period in their lives?...
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The Mint Tulip Offers Beautiful Gift Baskets for Administrative Professional’s Day
Due to the economic downturn, administrative professionals have experienced an increase in their workload, and over the last few years, administrative job responsibilities have increased to include duties traditionally done by mid-level managers.  On this note, there's never been a better time to show your assistants how much you appreciate them...
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Admins Taking on More Work, Survey Says
According to International Association of Administrative Professionals, the office professional’s role continues to expand during the economic downturn. Not only are admins the ones in the office taking on more work, but also shouldering more complex duties and responsibilities...
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Amedeo's Italian Cookie Company to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting
The Chamber will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on April 15 for the newest Chamber member, Amedeo's Italian Cookie Company...
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Website Shopping Carts Available to Lease – Ready to Go – Filled with Company’s Products
Ande DeGeer, website designer from Dawsonville, Georgia, has teamed up with SEO specialist, Jim Kincaid, to reduce online selling expenses for businesses. This is accomplished by Leasing eCommerce Shopping Carts to small businesses who might not be able to afford the up-front costs of a site...
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Teachers of the Year Luncheon Set for March 11
All Chamber of Commerce members and the local community are invited to this great honor to our wonderful teachers.  A special thanks to Appalachian Community Bank, Bailey Real Estate, J. Scott Stephenson, CPA & Liberty Mutual Insurance, Brian Bliss for sponsoring this year's luncheon...

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AmeriVap to Move to Dawson County
AmeriVap and its wholly owned subsidiary, Xtreme Steam, assemble, sell and maintain commercial steam cleaning equipment for food processing facilities, medical clinics and hospitals, commercial aviation companies as well as hotels, motels and restaurant chains...

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Timberland Outlet Team Contributes to War Hill Park Beautification
According to Dawson County Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator, Buffie Henson, the team from the North Georgia Premium Outlets store planted flowers at the entrance sign to the park last year.  This year, they conducted a shore sweep around the entire park, picking up trash, branches, and other debris...
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Georgia Launches New Hire Work Ready Initiative
Hire Work Ready provides $250 per Certified Work Ready individual hired up to $1,250 per company to offset hiring and on-the-job training costs...
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QuickBooks Workshop To be Offered by Small Business Administration
QuickBooks is an indispensable accounting tool for the small business owner, and Dawsonville businesses can take part in a two-series class locally in March...
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Dawson County Chamber Business After Hours Hosted by Northside Hospital
Grab plenty of business cards and join your colleagues, business associates and friends at Dawsonville Imaging Center at Dawson Commons for the February BAH...
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