October 2008 Lunch and Learn

The Union Towns Employer Committee, along with the Blairsville Union Chamber of Commerce, the Towns County Chamber of Commerce, and other members of the business community recently met at Brasstown Valley Resort for the October 2008 Lunch and Learn event. Ron Simmons, Area Director of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center was guest speaker.

Lunch and Learn with Tim Grizzle and Mitzie Holloway

The Union Towns Employer Committee and other members of the business community recently met at North Georgia Technical College for the August 2008 Lunch and Learn event. Union County Work Base Learning Program Coordinator Tim Grizzle and Towns County Work Base Learning Program Coordinator Mitzie Holloway were guest speakers.

Young Harris College President Cathy Cox is guest speaker at 2008 Spring Lunch and Learn

The Union/Towns Employer Committee in conjunction with the Towns/Union County Chamber of Commerce held their Spring Lunch and Learn meeting at Young Harris College in Young Harris, Ga. The meeting was held in the newly renovated dining hall on campus. There were over one hundred people on hand for the meeting. The participants were treated to lunch, beverage and wonderful desserts.

Union-Towns EC and Chamber Join Forces

The Union-Towns Employer Committee and the Blairsville-Union County Chamber have join forces in a collaborative effort to serve the citizens of Union-Towns County. The two organizations recently held their combined meeting at the Junior Brackett Community Room United Community Bank.

Eggs and Breakfast with Commissioner Thurmond

The Union/Towns Employer Committee poses with Commissioner Thurmond recently at an "Eggs & Issues" Breakfast sponsored by the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce in Blairsville, Georgia on March 25, 2008.

Union Towns Employer Committee welcomes Bob Caron

Bob Caron, Director of Business Development at WALLACE Training and Recovery Company, was guest speaker at the February meeting of the Union and Towns Employer Committee. He gave an informative presentation about how businesses can benefit from Georgia’s retraining tax credit.

Union Towns Employer Committee hold raffle

The Union Towns Employer Committee recently held a raffle to benefit the local high school scholarship fund and other community projects. Lucky winners Eddie W. Grizzle and Rachel Hancock had the winning tickets. They both received a Huey J. Theus Georgia bulldog painting, beautifully framed and ready to hang.

UTEC serves Christmas cookies and punch

North Georgia Technical College, Blairsville Campus, recently hosted the annual Christmas at the College. The free event offers all kinds of fun activities for hundreds of children and adults. The Great Hall of Trees, crafts, letters to Santa, story time, games, live entertainment, and train rides keep everyone busy.

Union Towns Employer Committee hears from Billy Childers

The Union Towns Employer Committee recently heard from Billy Childers, District II Tax Director with the Georgia Department of Labor. Childers gave an interesting talk about the Unemployment Insurance Program. Childers said, “Unemployment Insurance has basically been around since the depression.

Fine Dining in support of a worthy cause

All Chef’s Table raffle proceeds help support Union Towns Employer Committee’s community and scholarship programs. For more information about the Employer Committee contact the Fran Reilly at the Georgia Department of Labor (706) 745-6959 or Joyce Gandy at Brasstown Valley Resort (706) 379-1649.

The Union Towns Employer Committee recently hosted a free workshop about becoming a Certified Drug Free Workplace. Saving money on Workman’s Comp is just one of the many benefits that come with the certification program.

Employer Committee awards three scholarships
By Janice Boling NGN Reporter

The Union Towns Employer Committee recently awarded scholarships to three local area high school students. Chosen for this special honor were Devan Mahan from Union County High School, Megan Leigh Gribble from Towns County High School, and Kali Thomas from Woody Gap High School.

Immigration Reform Changes Your World seminar a success
By Janice Boling
NGN Reporter

The recent Immigration Reform Changes Your World seminar covered an important subject that is especially relevant in today’s society. Sponsored by the Union/Towns Employer Committee, Blairsville Union County Chamber of Commerce, Towns County Chamber of Commerce, and North Georgia Technical College, the seminar was a definite success.