The 14^th is an afternoon session with DEO and will seek input on the Statewide Economic Plan. Very interesting and extremely informative with attendees having direct input into the development of the plan. This session is similar to the 10 sessions being hosted by the Regional Planning Councils but will have a special focus on rural inputs.

Nominations for the awards are limited to Chamber members in good standing as of December 31, 2011, and may only be submitted by our membership. *A listing of all eligible businesses for each category is attached for your convenience.

These awards recognize Chamber members of one business, one start-up business, one non-profit organization, and one Chamber member of the year, for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community. Judging criteria include the quality of customer/client service and goods provided, and the effort to benefit our community.

The Environmental Stewardship Award will be given to the Chamber member that owns and/or operates a business, organization, or a residential development that promotes responsible environmental preservation through helping to protect our county’s natural resources; striving to better understand our environment; and demonstrating appreciation for our sensitive coastline. Judging criteria include:  uses environmentally sensitive practices in the everyday operation of the business; limits use of chemicals or pesticides; uses alternative energy sources; educates the public regarding the environmental and economic impacts of environmental stewardship; supports groundwater protection; or demonstrates other identifiable environmental stewardship efforts.

A banquet honoring the winners will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at the Wakulla County Senior Center.  Your invitation and more details about the event will follow.

Please take this opportunity to submit your nominations and recognize a fellow Chamber member today!  If you have any questions, please call either Petra Shuff (850) 926-1848 or Jo Ann Palmer (850) 926-4095.

All nominations must be received by Friday, March 16, 2012.  Submit nominations to the Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce, Post Office Box 598, Crawfordville, FL 32326, by FAX to (850) 926-2050, or by e-mail to wakullacochamber@embarqmail.co

2012 BEA Packet pdf

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Important Note:  The following restrictions apply: 1). Chamber members whose membership status is “Individual” may only be nominated for the Chamber Member of the Year.  2). Previous winners for 2010 and 2011 may not be nominated for a period of two year.

Visit Costco Saturday, February 18, 2012 or Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and get your shopping pass at the entrance.  For more information see flyer, or call Costco Marketing219-2522. new onsite poster (word)

The Wakulla County Chamber Business Excellence Awards and Environmental Stewardship Awards were established eight years ago to recognize a Wakulla County Chamber business that exemplifies outstanding achievement and contributions to the community.

The Environmental Stewardship Award is given to the Chamber member that owns and/or operates a business, organization, or a residential development that promotes responsible environmental preservation. With the addition this year of the Chamber Member of the Year Award,more IMMEDIATE RELEASE DRAFT 2 1 12

Full details and tour registration

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Pensacola, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2012) – Your Better Business Bureau^® Foundation Serving Northwest Florida is looking for ethical businesses and charities to participate in its sixth annual Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics program. Businesses may self-nominate or be nominated by others.

The Torch Award recognizes businesses and charities that insist on exceptionally high standards of behavior in dealing with customers, vendors and employees.

BBB Accreditation is not required to enter; however, applicants must be physically located within BBB|Northwest Florida’s service area. Charities must have participated in BBB|Northwest Florida’s Charity Review Program within the last two years.

BBB board members, BBB Foundation trustees and other volunteers will conduct an on-site visit for all nominated and entered businesses and charities. This reduces the amount of paperwork required of businesses and charities who wish to participate and provides an opportunity for entrants to showcase the ways they incorporate ethics and integrity into their business practices. More BBB2

Purpose of Meeting:

To Propose Ways to Improve the Efficiency of Wakulla County’s Public Records Policies & Procedures

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Any handicapped, visually or hearing impaired person or any non-English speaking person needing special assistance should contact the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners’ Office at (850) 926-0919 or TDD (850) 926-1201.