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On behalf of the Clinch County Chamber of Commerce, we appreciate The Heritage Bank for hosting our first Business After Hours social on May 28, 2009. We enjoyed the opportunity to network and socialize with business leaders in Clinch County.
Huey's One Stop held its ribbon-cutting on Friday, May 22nd at its 193 S. Church St. location in Homerville. Owner John Hughes cuts the ribbon with his wife, Gayle, along with neighbors, Chamber of Commerce officials, and friends. The convenience store is located on Highway 441 S near the intersection of Highway 84.
Courtesy of the Clinch County News
Crossroads Café held its ribbon-cutting on Friday at its West Dame Avenue location in downtown Homerville. Owner Carrie Ayscue cuts the ribbon with Margaret Gwynn and Judy Donn (her grandmother and mother, respectively), along with neighbors, Chamber of Commerce officials, and friends. The eatery is located at the crossroads of Highway 441 and Highway 84.
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A new antique and collectible business has opening its doors. Nance’s Antiques & Collectibles held its ribbon-cutting on Friday at its location on East Dame Avenue (the old White House location). Owner Bobby Nance and daughter Savannah, grandson Jaxon, and wife Kim cut the ribbon along with Chamber of Commerce President Debby Steedley and other chamber and Homerville officials and other business people from the community. Nance’s Antiques & Collectibles will be open Tuesday-Saturday.
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The Antique Market held its official grand opening Monday morning with a ribbon cutting at its 98 West Plant Avenue location. Owners Jesse and Debby Steedley cut the ribbon surrounded by Clinch County Chamber of Commerce officials, family, and friends. After the ribbon-cutting, refreshments were served inside the business.
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Wilson IGA supermarket held its Grand Opening Monday with a ribbon-cutting, drawings, prize giveaways, and entertainment. The grand opening continues throughout the week, with food demonstrations and other special offers. Wilson IGA owners Brian Brown (cutting ribbon), Josh Griffis (holding ribbon on right), and Wilson Griffis (holding ribbon on left) are joined by family, employees, and local Chamber of Commerce officials in officially cutting the ribbon.
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Phillips 66 Fuel Center won first place in Clinch County Chamber of Commerce’s Fall in Love with Homerville” contest. Heritage Bank took second place, while EllieKats took third place. The contest encouraged local businesses to decorate in a fall fashion. The chamber appreciates all businesses and residences who participated in showing off Clinch County’s fall colors.
Phillips 66 Fuel Center - Winner
Heritage Bank - 2nd Place
EllieKats - 3rd Place
The Dairy Queen of Homerville held its Grand Re-Opening Friday, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting and Customer Appreciation Day, where menu items were half-price all day long. The new owner, Ash Patrawala, his daughter, employees, Clinch County Chamber of Commerce leaders, city and county officals cut the ribbon Friday morning. Chamber President Debby Steedley said the Dairy Queen was going to shut its doors before Patrawala stepped in and bought the store. Patrawala also owns the Dairy Queen in Folkston and has recently moved to Clinch County, Steedley said.
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Would
you believe that there are eighty acres of pristine wilderness dotted
with cottages, campsites, and nature trials; a state of the art
“Green” Visitor’s Center; twenty-five miles of
waterways for boating and canoeing; a nine-hole golf course; and an
airstrip in Clinch County? Well there is . . . and it’s all part
of the Stephen C. Foster State Park in Fargo, which welcomes over
100,000 visitors each year. 
The Clinch Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently held their June meeting in Fargo and were treated to a private tour of the facilities courtesy of State Park Administrator Sam Williams and Fargo Mayor Robbie Lee. After visiting the Suwannee River Visitor Center, which employs the latest in environmental conservation technology, board members also toured the nearly completed and very impressive Suwannee River Eco-Lodge and Cabins. The Eco-Lodge not only has a beautiful conference center with a total of three conference rooms and a catering kitchen, but also has ten cabins, complete with full kitchens, that are conveniently connected to the center via covered walkways. Four of the cabins are “bunk” cabins, which are designed to accommodate up to 15 people, four of the cabins are moderately priced two bedroom cabins; and the remaining two cabins are larger luxury two bedroom cabins in which each bedroom has a private entrance. Board members also enjoyed a delicious meal at the Suwannee Rive Café, compliments of Mayor Robbie Lee.
As the recreation hot spot of Clinch County, Fargo will be a major focus of the Chamber’s newly updated website, which will be debuted in July. Because the internet is quickly becoming the source for up-to-date information, and more and more people are turning to their computers to plan a family vacation, explore day trip opportunities in their area, and research new and interesting places to live, an informative chamber of commerce website is essential to the economic development of a community. Recognizing this trend the Chamber is developing a new website that will highlight local economic development, cater to prospective visitors, and welcome newcomers. In addition to emphasizing the recreational opportunities available in Fargo, the new site will also promote the City of Homerville’s expanding airport, which averages two hundred planes per month and is gaining popularity among pilots as a friendly and accommodating detour.
The Chamber is also planning an extensive membership drive to develop an online interactive business directory linking visitors with participating restaurants, retail establishments, lodging, and other local attractions. The new website will also include a newcomer guide to the area listing member utilities, churches, clubs, heath care services, insurance agencies, realtors, and home services as well as provide information on local industry, education, and government. For more information about having your local business listed in the Clinch County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Directory, please contact the Chamber at 487-2360.