GAINESVILLE - The Greater Hall Chamber's 7th Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon is Thursday, November 17 at 11:30 at the Chattahoochee Country Club. The Industry Appreciation program is presented by Lanier Technical College and includes awards honoring area existing industries.
Shelley Davis, Chamber Vice President of Existing Industry says "With 27% of Hall County’s workforce represented in goods producing, honoring the best of the best in manufacturing, processing and distributing acknowledges the impact industry has in the area.”
NOMINATIONS: The Chamber is now seeking nominations for Industry of the Year Awards. To be considered, nominated companies must:
· Be located in the Greater Hall area (3 years)
· Be involved in the manufacturing, processing or distribution of a tangible product
· Complete an application (Nominees will be contacted by the Chamber and asked to complete an application)
· Will be chosen based on economic impact, corporate responsibility, and workforce excellence and development
· Awards are presented in three categories based on number of employees (large, medium, small)
Nominations are due by October 15. To nominate a company, link here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2015IndustryNOMINATION .
The Industry Appreciation Luncheon and Program is presented by Lanier Technical College. Gold sponsors include Merial, Rushton & Company and Liberty Utilities. Silver sponsors are AT&T, Jackson EMC, SYFAN Logistics, Inc., King’s Hawaiian and Spherion Professional Recruiting. For program and sponsorship information, contact Shelley Davis, 770-532-6206 x 108. Email: [email protected]
Jackie Rohosky, Technical College System of Georgia assistant commissioner of economic development programs and head of Quick Start, will be guest speaker at the luncheon. Quick Start is Georgia’s internationally acclaimed economic development program that provides customized workforce training at no cost to qualified new, expanding and existing businesses in Georgia. Since 1967, Quick Start has trained more than 877,000 employees through 6,000 projects with a broad range of industries.
RESERVATIONS: $35 Chamber Members; $50 guests. Limited Table sponsorships are available, $400 (seats 8). Reservations: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: [email protected]
