August 2013
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Meeting Notices
Monthly Business Luncheon
August 7, 2013, 12:00
49 West Pine Avenue
St George Island
Monthly Business Luncheon
Monthly Business Luncheon September 4 2013, 12:00 Location TBA
Visitor Statistics
June 2001 1,238
June 2002 1,025 June 2003 1,185 June 2004 1,196 June 2005 1,245 June 2006 1,791 June 2007 2,521 June 2008 2,278 June 2009 2,537 June 2010 2,082 June 2011 2,856 June 2012 2,433 June 2013 2,189 Website stats June Visits 21,242 Unique Visitors 16,568 Pageviews 79,480 Pages / Visit 3.74 Avg. Visit Duration 00:03:42 Bounce Rate 41.97% % New Visits 71.53% Chamber Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Donna Duncan 653-8976
VICE-PRESIDENT
Bud Hayes 927-3305
TREASURER
Jerry Hall 653-9510
SECRETARY
Kristin Anderson 653-2249
BOARD MEMBERS
Brenda Ash 653-8805
Ginny Griner 653-8853
Beverly Hewitt 653-9510
Mike Koun 653-2191
Michael Shuler 653-1757
Tom Morgan 653-3474
Ouida Tartt 653-4687
Jean Ulrich 653-2900
Kevin Ward 899-0669
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Alle Cat Charters
John Solomon joined the chamber with his business Alle Cat Charters, a charter fishing and eco-tour business. Alle Cat offers full and half day charters on the Gulf, Bay or River. They also offer sightseeing tours of the barrier islands and river, shark fishing, seashell excursions, cast net lessons, tarpon fishing, flats fishing, and flounder fishing at night and can customize tours too. Alle Cat Charters captains include Shawn A. Chisholm, Brandon Hewitt, Coy Shiver, and Doug Scarabin. Call John for more information at (850) 370-6602, email jcs_lucas@yahoo.com or check out their websitehttp://www.allecatcharters. Jamie Myers Edward Jones Welcome Jamie Myers, a full service investment broker and financial advisor with Edward Jones. Jamie is a retired Lt. Colonel with the US Air Force. He lived in this area for many years while he was stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base. He was a Senior Air Defense Officer and was in charge of the air defense of the entire US. He also has an MBA and worked for many years as a banker and mortgage broker. Jamie raised four children in the area and has twin boys who are on active duty with the Air Force currently. He has an office in Port St Joe at 215 Buccaneer Drive and comes to Franklin County one a week or whenever called. He can be reached at (850) 229-1417, cell (850) 819-6608 or by email atjames.myers@edwardjones.com Gibby Conrad Apalach Tours Welcome Gibby Conrad with Apalach Tours, an eco tour business offering four unique exploration tours of the Apalachicola River delta. Gibby offers a birding tour, a tour explaining the importance of the estuary, Estuary 101; a maritime history tour about the evolution of watercraft and its usage in the industries that drove Apalachicola’s economy which includes a tour of wreck sites; and a relaxing sunset tour. He will also do customized charters to suit. His boat is a 23 foot Beachcat named the Swamp Owl, which is designed for comfort with a sunshade and a head. Gibby is a lifelong student of Gulf Coast maritime history. He was born and raised on the Mississippi River and in the maritime industry. He conducted educational tours on the Apalachicola River and Bay for a dozen +years. He also served as a chamber board member for many years. He can be reached at (850) 899-5000. The website is http://www.apalachtours.com Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation Welcome Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation, the fundraising arm for the Weems Memorial Hospital. The Foundation's goal is to develop philanthropic support for Weems and to actively support the hospital’s desire to serve our community and its visitors with the most up-to-the-minute medical technology and knowledge. The Foundation also seeks to improve the community’s quantity of life with preventative teaching and resources for medical information. The Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), tax-exempt, non-profit foundation. All contributions are 100% tax-deductible. Current board members are John Solomon, president, Jody Fortunas-Wilson, Vice-President, Cliff Butler, Treasurer, Heather Guidry, Secretary. Other board members area: Elaine Kozlowsky, Gayle Dodds, Harry Arnold, Ivan Backerman M.D., Jim Bachrach, Joe Taylor, Liz Sisung, Margie Solomon, Rachel Chesnut, and Tony Shiver. One of their first purchase goals is an ultrasound for the hospital. For more information, contact John at (850) 370-6602 or Heather Guidry at (850) 653-8853 ext 101 orhguidy@weemsmemorial.com or John Solomonjcs_lucas@yahoo.com. For more information go tohttp://www.weemsmemorial.com/ Coastal Angler Magazine Bill & Diane Peevy joined the chamber with Coastal Angler magazine. They purchased the magazine in June, and August will be their inaugural edition. Coastal Angler has been around for seventeen years. It is now the largest outdoor magazine in Florida. It went from a circulation of 50,000 per month to national publication with a circulation of 560,000 per month. The Peevy’s area of coverage is from Panama City Beach to Alligator Point, north to the Georgia Alabama lines. Diane and Bill have worked in real estate in the area for fifteen years. They started in 1998, on St George Island. The Peevys are avid outdoor enthusiast. They dive, boat, fish and know well what the area has to offer. The magazine, which focuses on boating, fishing, conservation, hunting, kayaking and tourism, gives them a way to use their avocation and talents to showcase what the area has to offer. They can be reached at (850) 229-4500, (850) 527-2579 cell or office in 427 Plantation Drive in Port St Joe. Their website ishttp://coastalanglermag.com/ Frank Venable Distributors Welcome Frank Venable to the chamber. He is a distributor and wholesale dealer of tupelo honey, crystallized honey, and Mayhaw jelly. Frank moved here from Columbus, Georgia, twenty years ago and has been fishing here for forty years. He remembers duck hunting with his dad when he was little. He can be reached by calling (850) 670-4489. The Cut Salon Welcome Connie Dehner, Patti Reynolds, Kelley Carrell, Nancy Riley and Martha Wynot with The Cut Salon on St George Island. The Cut has been in business since 1995, providing precision haircuts, custom color, foil, up dos, and waxing. They also offer manicures, pedicures and gel nails. Paula is the massage therapist. She offers relaxation and deep tissue massage. The Cut is located at 140 West First Street, next to BJ Pizza. They can be reached by calling (850) 927-3500. Member News Friedman Financial Advisors, Inc is pleased to announce that Mark W. Friedman, CPA/PFS has successfully completed the ACCREDITED WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISOR(sm) Professional Designation Program from the College for Financial Planning. For more information, call (850) 670-1253 or www.Friedman-Financial.com. | Directors Column
On August 13th we will have an unprecedented opportunity to be a part of a federal hearing on the flows of the Apalachicola River. The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a full committee field hearing here in Apalachicola onTuesday, August 13, at 11:00 a.m., “Effects of Water Flows on Apalachicola Bay: Short and Long Term Perspectives” at the Franklin County Courthouse Annex Building. Be sure to attend this important meeting. This is a very rare opportunity to show our federal legislators how important the Apalachicola River and Bay are to all of our livelihoods.
Dues are due by, July 1st. Renewals went out in mid June via email. If you did not receive your renewal form please contact us at (850) 653-9419 oranita@apalachicolabay.org. Please check your listing on our websitehttp://www.apalchicolabay.org to be sure we have your current information especially your email and website address. Also, check your keywords. Keywords help others locate your business in the website database If you have any questions, please feel free to email us or call. Anita Grove, Executive Director      
Mark your calendar for the Small Business Week in Franklin CountySeptember 16-20th, 2013, which will recognize and highlight the impact small businesses bring to Franklin County.Monday-Tuesday , September 16-17ththe Small Busines Development will have one-to-one business consuling sessions and discussions on a variety of subjects that will help small business owners discover resources to expand or refocus their business. The USDA, OpportyintyFlorida, Gulf Coast Stae College SBDC Veteran's services will also be on hand.
Press -Kim Bernstein with AAA Going Places magazine was sent photos for on the area for an article on the Big Bend Scenic Byway. -Jason Davis, aaagoingplaces.com was sent pictures for a story on Apalachicola for their September edition. -Visit Florida was given detailed information on our area beaches and info on transport for the Google mapping project the state is working on. -Darienne Mobley was sent a lot of information on our area and events for the new National Geographic Geotourism Guide. The guide lists natural attractions, distinctive wildlife habitats, historic locations and other authentic Florida destinations. There will be a printed guide, an interactive website and a digital app developed and promoted with National Geographic. The four U.S. Gulf States most affected by the 2010 DeepWater Horizon disaster are joining with National Geographic Maps to highlight the region’s world-class natural and cultural attractions. The project seeks to contribute to the economic health of these communities by promoting Geotourism: tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place – its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents. If you have a nomination, go to the website: www. | ||
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