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For Immediate Media Release Perry, GA – On Wednesday, February 15, 2017, the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Cherokee Pines Golf and Fitness Club as the February Business of the Month . They were nominated and chosen by our Business Development Committee. Chamber President/CEO, Darlene McLendon, presented the award to Marty Myers, owner of Cherokee Pines. Myers spoke of his honor ...read more

For Immediate Media Release Perry, Georgia – On Wednesday, July 26, 2017, the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Tractor Supply Co. in Perry. Dale Williams, Chamber Chairman , welcomed everyone and spoke a few words on how excited he was to have a well known branded company like Tractor Supply as a new business in Perry. The location is well seen from Interstate 75, ...read more

For Immediate Release Perry, GA - The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Kelly Morrill as Diplomat of the Quarter for the second quarter in 2017 (first picture attached) and Dusti Armstrong as Rookie Diplomat of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2017 (second picture attached). Pictured with Morrill is Wendy Johnson with Country Financial who serves as the 2017 Chairman of the Perry ...read more

For Immediate Media Release Perry, Georgia – On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Sugarplum Tree in Perry. Darlene McLendon, President/CEO, welcomed everyone and introduced Juli Waller, new owner. Waller became owner in April of 2017 and has been in the industry for roughly 10 years doing travel shows. This is her first adventure in a ...read more

For Immediate Media Release Perry, GA – On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce recognized 1st Franklin Financial Corporation as the June Business of the Month . They were nominated and chosen by the Business Development Committee. Cathy Speight, Branch Manager at State Bank & Trust Company and the Business Development Committee Chair for 2017 took a few moments to ...read more

For Immediate Release Perry, GA - On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee recognized JMA Architecture, Inc. on the milestone anniversary of 20 years in business. Chamber President and CEO, Darlene McLendon, opened the ceremony by welcoming everyone and stating what a testament it is to JMA and the community on reaching this milestone. McLendon ...read more

For Immediate Media Release Perry, GA - In a ceremony that took place on April 27 at the Perry Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO, Darlene McLendon, presented the winners of the 2017 Sam Nunn Citizenship Award. Amari Hope, a student at Tucker Elementary and Emma Kate Bulger, a student at The Westfield School, each received a certificate, a letter from Sam Nunn, and a check for $50.00 during the ...read more

For Immediate Media Release Perry, GA – On Thursday, April 13, 2017, the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Nine Hundred Ten as the April Business of the Month . They were nominated and chosen by our Business Development Committee. Chamber Board Chairman, Dale Williams with International Paper, welcomed everyone and introduced Cathy Speight with State Bank as the Business Development ...read more

For Immediate Media Release Perry, Georgia – On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Dr. Michael L. Kinsley, D.M.D. at his new location on Houston Lake Rd. Darlene McLendon, President/CEO , welcomed everyone and introduced Dr. Michael Kinsley, owner. Dr. Kinsley talked about his excitement of the new office, his wonderful staff, and how ...read more

For Immediate Media Release Perry, Georgia – On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Mrs. Toad's Depot in Perry. Kristen Driggers, the Perry Chamber Director of Member Services , welcomed everyone and introduced Melissa Floyd, owner of Mrs. Toad's Depot. Floyd explained how her business is a family business, with her husband and ...read more

For Immediate Release Perry, Ga - On Thursday, February 23rd, The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce Diplomat Committee hosted the February Business After Hours event at the Chamber of Commerce. President/CEO, Darlene McLendon, welcomed everyone and spoke highly of the Diplomat Committee members and what they do for our Chamber and our community. Diplomats represented were Alyssa Madon with Canine ...read more

For Immediate Media Release Perry, Georgia – On Thursday, February 9, 2017, the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Camp John Hope FFA-FCCLA Center in Fort Valley. Chamber President/CEO , Darlene McLendon, welcomed everyone and introduced Casey Shumate, Camp Director. Shumate spoke of the Center and how they are primarily there for the FFA and FCCLA students, and are ...read more

Perry, GA –The Perry Chamber of Commerce held the 61st Annual Meeting at the Perry Arts Center on Tuesday, January 31st with a crowd of over 160 in attendance. Chairman of the Board of Directors, David Campbell of Perry Hospital, presided during the event recapping the 2016 program of work and accomplishments for the organization. The Perry Chamber of Commerce began the awards and ...read more

For Immediate Release Perry, GA - The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Wendy Johnson as Diplomat of the Quarter for the fourth quarter in 2016 (first picture attached) and Tommie DeLoach as Rookie Diplomat of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2016 (second picture attached). Pictured with Wendy Johnson is the Perry Chamber President and CEO Darlene McLendon and pictured with Tommie ...read more