Events for October 2017
Pike County Chamber of Commerce
Oct 4    Industrial Development Authority meeting
Date: October 4, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Chamber of Commerce conference room
Oct 4    2017 Regional Business Summit
GA Dept of Labor hosts the "2017 Regional Business Summit"

The summit is a crash couse for progressive HR and business professionals seeking practical guidance and real world tips for handling the toughest management and compliane challenges.  
Date: October 4, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://dol.georgia.gov
Location: Southern Crescent Technical College
Flint River Campus
Building B - Multipurpose Room
1533 Highway 19 South
Thomaston, GA 30286
Contact: Vickie Henson 404-232-7325, Janice Black 404-232-7343
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 4
9:00am - 3:00pm
(*registration & networking at 8:30am)
Fees/Admission: Early bird registration for the summit is $40.  Fee is increased two weeks before the date of the event to $50.   Lunch is included.
To Register:  go to dol.georgia.gov,
                     in the "Spotlights" section, click on "2017 Regional Business                                    Summit" 
Oct 9    Columbus Day holiday
Chamber offices are closed for the holiday.
Date: October 9, 2017
Oct 13    Pike County Tourism Meeting
Date: October 13, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Concord Cafe 
92 Main St, Concord, GA 30206
Oct 13    Pike County Community Fair
Join us for a day of Games, Prizes, Food!

(Vendors welcome!)
Date: October 13, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Pike County DFCS
7165 Hwy 19 South
Zebulon, GA 30295
Contact: Hunter Jones 770-567-2063
EMail: hunter.jones@dhs.ga.gov
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 13
11:00am - 3:00pm 
Fees/Admission: Free!
Oct 14    The Return
The Ultimate Beatle Experience - Live in Concert !
Date: October 14, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://thereturnatcandlerfield.bpt.me
Location: Peach State Airport (Candler Field)
349 Jonathan's Roost Road
Williamson, GA 30292
Contact: 770-467-8318
EMail: sunnydfarms2007@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 14
7:00pm
Fees/Admission: Tickets are $20
Parking donation of $5 to benefit the Candler Field Museum Youth Aviation program.
Oct 17    Downtown Development Authority meeting
Date: October 17, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Chamber of Commerce - Conference Room
416 Thomaston St, Zebulon, GA 30295
Oct 19    Annual Dinner / Auction / Raffle / Awards (SOLD OUT!!)
Join us for an evening of great food, music, and networking! 
(This event is sold out!)
Date: October 19, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Candler Field Event Center 
349 Jonathan's Roost Road
Williamson, GA 
Contact: 770-567-2029
EMail: info@pikecountygachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 19
6:00pm - 8:30pm
 
Oct 20    GrowSMART in Columbus!
Why Choose GrowSmart? Whether in business for two years or twenty years, many small business owners are so busy working IN the business, they neglect working ON it. If your business is ready for growth, SBDC GrowSmart gives you the tools and strategies to reach your goals. GrowSmart was developed by the UGA SBDC to meet the needs of growing businesses. Combining the latest ideas with timeless principles, GrowSmart will propel your business forward! UGA SBDC training has helped thousands of business owners build a foundation for growth. GrowSmart is the product of our experience and commitment to Georgia’s small businesses. This program gets results! In full or half day weekly sessions, learn to analyze and manage your business like a seasoned CEO. *35 hours of class time covering all areas of business operation *Evaluate your business, competition, and target markets *Hands-on, interactive program promotes sharing of best practices *Expert speakers add insights to the topic of the day *Step-by-step development of your company’s strategies for growth Combined with long term one-on-one consulting with SBDC professionals, learn to apply course principles and build a business for today’s challenging times. SBDC GrowSmart is a dynamic program for owners and senior managers of growing businesses.
Date: October 20, 2017
Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://www.georgiasbdc.org/2017-sbdc-growsmart-in-columbus/
Location: Cunningham Conference Center 3100 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907
Contact: Deborah Free University of Georgia SBDC 3100 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 706-569-2651
EMail: columbus@georgiasbdc.org
Date/Time Details: Oct. 20th 9 am – 1 pm Module 1-a Oct. 27th 9 am – 4 pm Module 1-b & 2-a Nov. 3rd 9 am – 1 pm Module 2-b Nov. 10th 9 am – 4 pm Module 3-a & 3-b Nov. 17th 9 am – 1 pm Module 4-a Dec. 1st 9 am – 4 pm Module 4-b & 5-a Dec. 8th 9 am – 1 pm Module 5-b & Graduation
Fees/Admission: In 7 mixed half/full day modules learn to analyze, plan and manage your business like a seasoned CEO. Cost of the program is $895 for all sessions, including breakfast, networking lunch, all materials and a certificate of completion from The University of Georgia for all graduates. Register by September 30th for early bird pricing of just $595.
Oct 21 - Oct 22    Concord Jubilee
Fall festival!  
Date: October 21, 2017
Time: 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 50 Main Street
Concord, GA 30206
Contact: 770-884-5221
Date/Time Details: Saturday & Sunday, October 21 & 22
9:00am - 5:00pm
Oct 26    PCCoC Board Meeting
Chamber Board Meeting
(open to Chamber members)
Date: October 26, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 416 Thomaston Street
Zebulon, GA 30295
Contact: 770-567-2029
EMail: info@pikecountygachamber.com
Oct 28    Halloween on the Square
Join us on the Zebulon square for trick or treats!  City merchants will be participating in the annual Halloween on the Square
Date: October 28, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Zebulon square (Hwy 18 & Hwy 19)
Contact: DDA, Chris Curry (770) 567-1103
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 28
5:00pm - 8:00pm