Chamber News
LUNCHEON CATERED BY KAST NET AT SHERLOCK SPRINGS
Chamber members at Sherlock Springs for lunch, catered by the Kast Net.
Photos by WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Luncheon MC Mary Wallace and Petra Shuff draw the name of Elaine Gary as the cash winner.
By HEATHER BRYAN Of the Chamber
Our very first Chamber Networking Luncheon of 2023 took place on a very rainy Wednesday, Jan. 25. Despite the bad weather, we had 71 members and guests join us for lunch in one of our favorite locations: the beautiful Lodge at Sherlock Springs. The Kast Net catered, and the menu consisted of eggrolls, Lo Mein, fried rice, and their famous Kentucky Bourbon Chicken. For dessert, vanilla, chocolate and red velvet cupcakes.
Mary Wallace announced our 14 new members from November to January. OneBlood Inc., Integrity Healthcare and Training Solutions, Southern Oaks Real Estate, Rockstar Bin Cleaning, Emerald Striping, Sweet Magnolia Inn, Dave Marker, Timber and Tides Real Estate, Dentistry By The Sea – Panacea, Wakulla Dance Academy, Barineau Heating and Air, Tk Creative LLC, Sign Gypsies of Wakulla and the Big Bend, Sweet Magnolia General Store and More. Two of our new members were there and spoke about their business. Brandon McGee with Rockstar Bin Cleaning and Leigh Anne Batt with Barineau Heating and Air Conditioning.
As we should, there were quite the number of introductions this afternoon. Mary Wallace introduced guest Elizabeth Johnson owner of the web design and branding company Sophisticated Southern Grace. Keep Wakulla County Beautiful’s Tammie Nason announced two of their board members June Davis and Steve Sanabria. Amy Geiger with Capital City Bank introduced Lisa McPherson as their new Investments Advisor. David Batson introduced Ben Sharkey as the Crawfordville Zaxbys new General Manager. Camille Duke owner of Jeep Girl Realty introduced their new agent Marina Jade Patrick. Our members Misty Bird owner of 30 Palms Event Venue, and Crystal Fogg owner of Crystal Clean Maid Services came to their first Networking Luncheon!
More than 20 items were brought to give away! Thank you to Capital City Home Loans, Sue’s Art Workshop, Shepard Accounting, Kent’s Property Preservation, English Financial, Lionel and Marianne Dazevedo with Exit Realty, Sand and Soul Designs, Urban Catalyst, Capital City Bank, Sophisticated Southern Grace, The Wakulla Sun, Barn’s Spirits, Medical AR Solutions, Sherlock Springs, and Oyster Radio.
Announcements and Upcoming events and dates to look out for:
• Paulina Pendarvis the Professional Relations Liaison with the Big Bend Hospice announced the 20th Road Runners Chili Cook Off Fundraiser for the Big Bend Hospice on February 4th for information see the Chamber Events Calendar.
• Mary Wallace announced on behalf of Megan and Jordan from English Financial that their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening is on Feb. 23rd. Entertainment by Jordan Miller and Highway Natives and catering by Posey’s Up the Creek Seafood Steam Room and Oyster Bar. For more information see the Chamber Events Calendar.
• The Senior Center Fundraising Celebrity Dinner is on March 1st at The Seineyard at Wildwood. Local Dignitaries will be serving, all proceeds go to the programs at The Senior Center. For more information see the Chamber Event Calendar.
• Richard Abrams owner of Sherlock Springs announced the Vietnam Veteran’s Of America Big Bend Chapter #96 Antique Auto and Motorcycle Swap-Meet at Sherlock Springs on February 4th. For more information call Joe (850) 212-2587 or Rick (850) 545-1811
• Ron Copland with Oyster Radio announced they have partnered with the Wakulla Tourist Development Council. For more information on this partnership or how to advertise with Oyster Radio contact Ron at (850) 323-1391
• Sue Scott with Sue’s Art Workshop has an wide array of classes available in February and March. No experience needed! For more information see the Chamber Events Calendar.
Mary Wallace announced our Executive Board that has been sworn in for the 2023 year, President Amy Geiger, President Elect Jeanie Booth, Vice President Frank Messersmith, Treasurer Jessica Revell, Secretary Megan Smith, and our Past President Greg James. She also announced we will be adding a luncheon back to July.