Walker County Chamber of Commerce

What is the Chamber of Commerce?

The Walker County Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of professionals who have joined for promoting the civic and commercial progress of the county.

The Chamber's vision is "united to enchance the quality of life for the citizens of Walker County by promoting business, communities, tourism, and economic development."

The Chamber is governed by a board of directors who are elected on a yearly basis.

2008 Plan of Work
Executive Division
Division Chair: Shannon McConnell
  • Executive Committee, Chair Shannon McConnell
    • Guide the operations, administration and finance of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce
Education & Community Development Division
Division Chair: Melody Day
  • Education Committee: Chair, Brenda Noblitt
    • Establish a youth leadership program
    • Create a list of interested Chamber members who will participate in the schools’ Career Days
    • Promote Walker County’s educational distinctions (ie: Chamber publications)
    • Put on the STAR program in coordination with the three community high schools
    • Put on the GOAL program in coordination with Northwestern Technical College
  • Leadership Walker County Committee: Chair, Alice Pollard
    • Organize the 2008-09 Leadership Walker County class
    • Investigate a Leadership Walker County Alumni Group
  • Senior Citizen's Day Committee: Chair, Nelda Parrish
    • Organize the 2008 Senior Citizen’s Day event
  • Administrative Professionals Day Committee: Chair, Susan Tankersley & Vice Chair, Lynne Cawthorne
    • Organize the 2008 Administrative Professional’s Day luncheon
Member Services Division
Division Chair: Joe Hardin
  • Membership Committee: Chair, Shannon McConnell
    • Set membership solicitation and retention goals for 2008
    • Establish a membership campaign for 2008
  • Ambassador Committee: Chair, Jack Deaton
    • Organize the 2008 Membership Appreciation luncheon
    • Organize Operation Thank You program
    • Support Chamber Member Ribbon Cuttings and groundbreakings
    • Deliver New Member packets
Governmental & Legislative Affairs Division
Division Chair: David Gottlieb
  • Governmental Affairs Committee: Chair, David Gottlieb
    • Visit with the 2008 Georgia General Assembly
    • Determine what issues we need to be concerned with as a Chamber
    • Forward the Georgia Chamber newsletter to the Chamber membership during the session to keep them informed of relevant issues
    • Sponsor a State of the County address by Commissioner Heiskell
    • Determine if it would be beneficial to host an Eggs & Issues breakfast for the 2009 Session. If yes, execute
    • Host a Candidate’s Forum for the November 2008 elections
    • Investigate the need to hold a Legislative Reception to welcome newly elected officials
Business Development Division
Division Chair: Chip Catlett
  • Business Expo Committee: Chair, Kim St. John
    • Organize the 2008 Business Expo & Job Fair
  • Small Business Committee: Chair, Mitch Sanford
    • Organize and host quarterly Small Business Roundtable events
    • Honor the 2008 Small Business of the Year
    • Create a quarterly Small Business newsletter
  • Existing Industry Committee: Chair, Pres Jenkins
    • Host an annual Plant Managers Forum
    • Honor the 2008 Walker County Manufacturer of the Year
    • Develop criteria for the Manufacturer of the Year award
Special Events Division
Division Chair: Shannon Whitfield
  • Golf Tournament Committee: Chair, Lynne Cawthorne
    • Host a successful Golf Tournament fundraiser in 2008
  • Gala Committee: Chair, Sherry Foster & Vice Chair, Vickie Hodge
    • Host the 26th Annual Walker County Gala
  • Annual Dinner Committee: Chair, Shannon McConnell
    • Host a successful Annual Dinner in January 2008
  • Reverse Raffle Committee: Chair, Mindy McCannon
    • Host a successful Reverse Raffle fundraiser in June or July of 2008