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FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS | ForsythNews.com
A publicatioh of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
EDUCATION
Celebrating Education in Forsyth County
At 11:30 a.m. on March 9, 2018 at the Forsyth -
Conference Center, Forsyth County Schools and the
Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce will
host the annual Celebration of Excellence Luncheon,
presented by Northside Hospital Forsyth.
‘One of the Chamber’s largest community events, the
Celebration of Excellence recognizes the importance of
investing in the education of youths.
This event honors community businesses (*Partners in
Education”) that help schools and students alike
throughout the year. It also recognizes some of Forsyth
County’s best and most influential teachers —by con
gratulating all of the Teachers of the Year and announc
ing the 2018 Forsyth County Teacher of the Year.
The Celebration of Excellence aims to recognize what
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ChooseForsyth.org Launches
Last summer the Forsyth County
Board of Commissioners and the
Cumming-Forsyth County
Chamber of Commerce’s public
private partnership with the local
development authority, local
school system, Lanier Technical
College and the University of
North Georgia took a large step in
expanding the capabilities of the
Chamber’s economic development
initiatives with the creation of a
two-track economic development
plan. A piece of the short-term
plan included a new, independent
economic development website
focused on primary target business
segments.
The Chamber recently launched
ChooseForsyth.org. This site
allows corporate executives, site
selection consultants and local
businesses to access information
about the county’s economic cli
mate, incentives and available -
resources. ;
“The Chamber of Commerce is
committed to diversifying Forsyth
County’s tax digest by enhancing
our economy through business
aitraction and retention.
ChooseForsyth.org was devel
oped to be a key resource for com
panies to learn more about the
GOVERNMENT
Meet Your New City Council Members
New Cumming City Council Members Chad Crane
and Jason Evans were both elected in late 2017 to serve
four-year terms beginning in January. Evans was elect
ed to Council Post 2 during the municipal election on
Nov. 7, while Crane was elected to Council Post 1 dur
ing a run-off on Dec. 5 following a tie vote during the
Nov. 7 election. Crane and Evans were both sworn into
office on Jan. 2, 2018, along with new Mayor Troy
Brumbalow.
Councilman Crane has lived in the City of Cumming
for nine years and is a project manager with Chandlee
and Sons Construction, headquartered in Alpharetta. He
and his wife, Lauren, have one child, daughter Rilynn,
who attends Cumming Elementary School. Councilman
Crane attended Roswell High School, Truett
McConnell College in Cleveland, Georgia, and
Caldwell College in North Carolina.
Councilman Crane said he wanted to run for City
Council “to be a part of and to help make the City of
Cumming a more desirable place to live and visit.”
“I want Cumming to be a destination location and to
¢ a place where our neighbors from surrounding coun
ties can enjoy,” he said. “To create a ‘city center’ is one
of the main things I would like to see happen in the City
of Cumming, as well as bringing back the small-town
vibe with great historic culture.”
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makes Forsyth County schools some of the best in the
nation. The system and the entire community benefit
from all the wonderful community partners and inspira
tional teachers. ;
For more information or to RSVP to attend this out
standing community event e-mail cfccoc@cummingfor
sythchamber.org or call (770) 887-6461.
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advantages of doing business in the
area,” said Robert Long, Vice
President of Economic
Development for the Chamber of
Commerce. :
Featuring a compelling design
with easy navigation, the new web
site will offer GIS planning soft
ware to peruse real estate options,
economic data, a blog, testimonials
and resources for local businesses.
The website will be managed by the
Economic Development
Department at the Cumming-
Forsyth County Chamber of
Commerce. This department serves
as the first point of contact for com
panies interested in relocating or
expanding their business in the area.
“Expanding Forsyth County’s
web footprint is one of several
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Councilman Evans attended Chattahoochee High .
School and the University of Tennessee, from which he
received a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Councilman Evans said he wanted to run for City
Council “to be a part of the future.” Like Councilman
Crane, he also hopes to see the City of Cumming
become more of a destination.
“I want the City of Cumming to be the gold standard
in Georgia,” he said. “I want the residents to be able to
enjoy their city instead of always having to go to sur
rounding areas to dine and play. We should be able to
congregate with friends and family here at home. Our
city is growing, but it can still feel like a community.”
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proactive economic development
initiatives the business community
is collaborating on with the Board
of Commissioners,” commented
Forsyth County Board of
Commissioners Chairman, Todd
Levent. “Our goal is to provide as
many resources as possible to
attract quality new investments
and jobs to our community.”
“Forsyth County is the fastest
growing county in Georgia. It’s
excellent school system and superi
or quality of life have fueled resi
dents’ choice to raise their families
here. Through ChooseForsyth.org
we can provide people with the nec
essary information to choose Forsyth
County for their business endeavors
as well,” said Robert Long.
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Members of the Business Advancement
Resource Advisory Committee.
Upcoming Events
March 1
Commercial Real Estate Round Table, 11:30 a.m.
Cumming Recreation & Parks Meeting Facility
March 8
LEAP Networking Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.
Plum & Sage Team Room
March 8
FOCOnnection, 5 p.m.
Forsyth County Family YMCA
March 9 :
Celebration of Excellence, 11:30 a.m.
Forsyth Conference Center
March 13
Power Networking Lunch, 11:30 a.m.
Pizzeria Azzurri
March 14
Quarterly Manufacturing Society Breakfast, 7 a.m.
Post Road Library
March 27 |
Power Networking Lunch, 11:30 a.m.
Buffalo’s Case
® Please visit our Event’s Calendar at www ingforsythchamber,
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Friday, February 23,2018