April Newsletter

April 2005 CHAMBER NEWS P.O. Box 405 Cusseta, Ga.  31805     The President’s Corner          Hello Chamber members and friends.  Once again I have to say that we at the Chamber are amazed how fast this year is moving.  Boy!  It is mid-April already!  The Chamber has started work on welcome bags to give out to all new residents of our county when they apply for water service.  This bag will be filled with all our area business’ information (that is if your business is a member of the Chamber of Commerce).  We feel this will introduce your business to the new residents and tell them just how important they are to you.  We had a big town hall meeting on April 20th at the Recreation Center to update all citizens on the rapid development plans for Cusseta-Chattahoochee County.  The meeting was very important and informative.    The Camp-Read-A-Lot program at the school was a huge success mainly due to the number of Chamber members that volunteered their time.   Take note of the Business Highlight this month and support them.                    Valley Partnership Presents Program to Chamber   At the Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday night, Becca Hardin, Executive Vice President of Valley Partnership, and Dayton Preston, Senior Vice President, presented a program on Valley Partnership and how it impacts Chattahoochee County.  Valley Partnership includes the counties of Cusseta-Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot and Taylor and the cities of Manchester and West Point   The Partnership was formed to promote economic development in the region.  Valley Partnership brings to its members the planning expertise and guidance of its very capable professional staff.   County Commission Chairman, Larry Dillard said that membership in Valley Partnership allows us to have an industrial development program that we otherwise could not afford.  Hardin praised the current leadership in Chattahoochee County and the advances being made since consolidation.  Preston pointed out that Dallas Jankowski is the Valley Partnership Chairman and complimented the close working relationship they have with County Manager Doug Westberry.   April Business Highlight – Four Winds Family Restaurant   It’s the “Home of the Ranger Burger!”  the Four Winds Restaurant, located at 464 Highway 26, open daily from 6 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday until 10 pm serving not only their famous burgers, but on Friday night from 5 to 10 pm it’s Catfish, all you can eat for just $9.99.   The Four Winds Restaurant was established in October 1979 and for 26 years, Donald, who is retired Army, and his wife Susan Cox have been serving the locals their fine food.  Thos of you may remember it all started years ago as Rachel’s Truck Stop, but with business growing by leaps and bounds, Don built their new building and moved in November 1992.   At the Four Winds, breakfast is served from 6 am to 11 am and you will find some of the best home made pies, Ranger Burgers, appetizers and all sorts of sandwiches.  Their banquet room can accommodate special dinner parties with a seating capacity of 75 people.  The main restaurant area can seat 100.      Don is also doing some more building, but won’t tell us just what the patio area is going to be, not until their grand opening scheduled soon.   The next time you want something special to eat, stop by the Four Winds Restaurant or call ahead and place your order at 989-3401.     Tri=County Journal Made Honorary Member   Since the Cusseta-Chattahoochee Chamber was founded, the Tri-County Journal has supported us by printing everything that we have requested.  This is just one way to say THANKS.  The best way is for all Cusseta-Chattahoochee residents who can to subscribe to this paper.  We appreciate all that Richard Harris has done for us.   E-Mail Address’ Requested   In order to save postage money, the Chamber is requesting the e-mail address of all members who don’t mind receiving their monthly meeting notice in that manner.  You may send your address to alandnancy02@yahoo.com.   Ruth Keuster Wins Membership Drive   At our April Chamber meeting Ruth Kuester was declared the winner of the membership drive and was given dinner for two at any Chamber member’s restaurant.   Vice President of Economic Development At Columbus Technical Speaks at May Meeting   Nancy Coleman will speak on job training opportunities available at Columbus Tech at the May Chamber meeting.  This is an open meeting, visitors will be welcome.   Next Chamber Meeting, 7 pm, May 9, 2005   At the Neighborhood Community Service Center, visitors welcome!