As Chamber President, Candace oversees the day-to-day management of all the Chamber’s functions. Candace is one of only 13 Georgia chamber executives to receive a Georgia Certified Chamber Executive (GCCE) designation from the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, and holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America.

Candace is responsible for providing and executing strategic leadership for the organization by working with the Board and Executive Committee to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. She ensures that the Board’s vision is carried out as a part of the Chamber’s annual business plan. She represents the Chamber on a variety of boards and committees in the community and serves as an advocate for business issues.

Candace oversees the activities of the following committees:

• Board of Directors
• Executive Committee
• Vision 2020 Steering Committee
• Entrepreneurs Thrive in Coweta
• Membership Value Committee
• Marketing & Revenue Committee
• Economic Prosperity Committee
  
• Organizational Performance Committee
  
• Public Policy Committee
  

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Valerie Ward maintains all membership accounts, processes billings for all members, and manages payroll, accounts payables and receivables. She maintains the organizational budget and serves as the Office Manager ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of operation.  She also focuses a portion of her time on membership retention activities, coordinates electronic membership communications and is responsible for the Chamber’s website.

Valerie oversees the activities of the following committees:

• Ambassadors
• Leadership Coweta

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As the “front line” of the Chamber office, Marsha keeps visitors and callers feeling well cared for and helps ensure that they receive a prompt response to inquiries and needs. She also provides administrative support and project support for all Chamber events, services new members, and recognizes member participation and sponsorships.

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Mary is responsible for many of the Chamber’s Signature Events, and supports the Special Events Committees in efforts to create memorable experiences for members and guests. Mary provides logistical support and planning for:

• Annual Golf Classic
• BigExpo
• Annual Bowling Adventure
• Shareholder Celebration

Mary is also responsible for coordinating the newly-formed “Think Chamber First” members-doing-business-with-members marketing campaign.

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Monica makes sure that the Chamber’s regular, monthly networking events are running smoothly. She supports both the Ambassador committee and others to create the following:

• Early Bird Forum
• Networking at Noon
• Business After Hours

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With years of marketing experience in both the corporate world and in private consulting practice, Marvin oversees the Chamber’s new member recruitment efforts.

Marvin also is responsible for:

• Ribbon Cuttings
• The Big “O” New Member Orientation

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