Asian Culture Festival Comes to Newnan Sept 25

The Asian American Business Association (AABA) will be hosting the second-annual Asian Culture Festival September 25th during the traditional time of the Chinese Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival. The event will be held at the Court Square in Newnan from 11:00am to 4:00pm and the opening ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm.

The festival features local vendor-booths, selling a variety of merchandise, food, and beverages; including concessions dedicated to promoting various aspects of Asian culture. Many local non-profit organizations will be in attendance, joined by various artists, dance and cultural performance groups, including live performances.

New to the festival this year, the Taipei Economics and Cultural Office (TECO) will be sponsoring a photo exhibition entitled “Taiwan Sublime”. The exhibit, opening on the day of the festival, showcases the work of four professional Taiwanese photographers, and is co-sponsored by the AABA and the Cultural Art Commission of Newnan City. The exhibit will be hosted at the Panoply Decorating Shop.

In an effort to increase awareness of the Far East culture, the Asian Culture Festival offers many opportunities for new business relationships and cultural exchange. We wish to invite the entire community, and those in the surrounding area to join with us, and help celebrate the Asian Culture Festival in downtown Newnan this year.

Chamber’s Young Professionals Group Hosts After-Hours September 28

The Young Professionals of Newnan-Coweta (YPNC) will host a “Meet and Greet” after-hours cocktail reception at 6pm on Tuesday, September 28 at Newnan’s newest hot spot Octane Coffee & Cocktails, 21 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan. This is a chance for young professionals from throughout the county to get together in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy some social time, and get to know the area a bit better.

“These events continue to draw a large crowd of young professionals interested in networking and building a stronger base of local connections,” said Andy Dunn, YPNC Board Member and with Canongate Golf Clubs.

Attendees need not be a current member of the Chamber. Those planning to attend should make a reservation through the Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Newnan-Coweta Chamber, 770.253.2270, or email info@newnancowetachamber.org.

“The YPNC has been a huge success thus far,” explained Dunn. “This is due to the efforts of the YPNC Board-of-Directors, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber, Canongate Golf Clubs, and our wonderful sponsors. Our Board of Directors will be expanding the YPNC’s programs as we move forward to achieve our mission in fostering positive relationships,” Dunn shared.

The Young Professionals is modeled after similar groups in other counties. The Young Professionals range in age from 21 to 40, and is open to every business who would like to get their staff involved with networking and representing their company on a different level. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Chamber for more details.

The Southern Federal Credit Union to Host Chamber's "Business After Hours"

The Southern Federal Credit Union will host the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce's monthly "Business After Hours" event from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12. Business After Hours is a
members-only event, which gives Chamber members an informal opportunity to meet and learn about one another and the businesses that serve Coweta County. The Southern Federal Credit Union is located at 232 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan.

Attendance at Business After Hours is free of charge for Chamber members. Reservations are required. To RSVP, contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270 or info@newnancowetachamber.org.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With 600 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta's citizens. As the county's largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

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Plan to Attend BigExpo Before it Sells Out

Coweta County's biggest and most influential business exposition will take place Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the Summit Family YMCA. BigExpo 2008, hosted by the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce, features 100 exhibitors who offer products and services to Coweta businesses and consumers. Doors open for business-to-business networking from 1:00 -
5:00 p.m., and to the general public from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cost for general admission is $5.00.

"In the face of a slower economy, the BigExpo really focuses on the great companies that are here in Coweta and what we can do to support them," said Jenny Fritz, Vice President with Southern Community Bank and Chamber chairperson for the event. "Many of the area's largest employers will be joining our exhibitors for a special 'Think Coweta First' business-to-business networking session. We'll also have an exhibitors' lounge hosted by Contemporary Catering, Inc.

"BigExpo is a great place to learn about other businesses and generate new leads for your own business," Fritz added.

Delta Community Credit Union is the Title Sponsor of BigExpo 2008. Summit Family YMCA is the facilities sponsor.

Other corporate sponsors include: Ashley Park, Bank of Coweta, Canongate Golf Clubs, Coweta-Fayette EMC, Inches-A-Weigh, Newnan Utilities, NuLink, PAPP Clinic, Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Relyco, Smile Center of Fayette, SouthTowne Motors, Toyota of Newnan and WOW Advertising. Media sponsors are Comcast Spotlight, Magic 98.1 and WCOH AM 1400.

About the Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 700 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta
Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to
increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta's citizens. As the county's
largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business
leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all
business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

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Barber Joins Chamber as Membership Director

Lesley Barber has joined the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce as Membership Director, a newly created position. In this role, Barber will be responsible for meeting with businesses throughout Coweta County, promoting the Chamber's services, and enrolling new Chamber
members. She will also help determine the business community's expectations of and desires for the Chamber and use that information to support ongoing updates and changes in the Chamber's programs and services to deliver maximum value for its members.

Barber was most recently a Real Estate Consultant with Parks and Mottola, Inc., in Newnan. An Illinois native, Barber moved to the Atlanta area in 1999. She has extensive experience in marketing and business development.

"We are delighted to have Lesley join our team," said Candace LaForge, Chamber president. "Her experience and her go-getter spirit will be a great addition to our committed staff, and we anticipate that she will make great strides in spreading the benefits of the Chamber to more businesses throughout Coweta County."

"This position really is a perfect fit for my skills and interests," said Barber. "I'm passionate about the role of the Chamber in our community and the instrumental role it plays in increasing economic prosperity."

In addition to her work, Barber also volunteers as a fundraiser and Host Committee chairman for the Atlanta-based Kool Kidz Foundation, which helps to create camps for special-needs children. She and her husband, Shawn, have a three-year-old son, John Austin, and live in Newnan.

To learn more go to the Chamber's website: www.newnancowetachamber.org, contact the Chamber at 770-253-2270, email at info@newnancowetachamber.org.

About the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce

With more than 650 members throughout Coweta County, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing economic prosperity for all Coweta's citizens. As the county's largest business organization, the Chamber works to provide business leadership to foster an economic and cultural climate favorable to all business, in order to create a higher quality of life for all residents.

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