Ferguson Fare-thee-Well

The Development Authority of LaGrange bid farewell to Susan Ferguson (center) with a luncheon in her honor today. Susan, whose office was in the chamber building, was the Family Support Coordinator and helped numerous families settle in from South Korea as they moved here for the new KIA plant and all its support industries. She has spent three years helping with cable and phone connections, housing, licenses, translators and tutors, and much of daily living's necessities. Officials from the companies and local government lauded her work. Her last official day is June 30, 2009.

Tourism Director Job Open

Full-time position with excellent benefits. EOE

Applicants must have substantial knowledge of Troup County and the travel industry.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in tourism, public relations, marketing, or a related field and two years in-field experience.
OR
Minimum of five years experience in travel industry.

GA Work Ready certification preferred.

A full job description is available upon request at 706-884-8671.

Resumes with three professional references will be accepted until June 25, 2009 by fax at 706-882-8012, by mailing to LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 636,LaGrange, GA 30241, or e-mail to pestes@lagrangechamber.com.

A Fit Staff

Your chamber of commerce staff and friends learned some great tips today on how to "stay fit while you sit" at the computer. Dr. Joseph Doughty of LaGrange Clinic of Specific Chiropractic told us to roll our shoulders, stand up and reach for the sky, and gave us hand stretches among other suggestions.

Who said typing isn't hard labor? Not Dr. Doughty! He noted that typing all day is equal to moving 27-tons. Yikes!

Other tips he shared were to look away from your monitor and focus across the room. That will help avoid eye strain.

And please don't cross your legs. Keep your feet on the floor - when at your desk, put a phone book or something under your feet to keep your knees bent and those muscles extended properly.

Want to learn more? The good doctor will give a seminar for your office, too. Call him at 706-882-1000.

Piece of Art

The LaGrange Art Museum has graciously loaned us Jon Eric Narum's "Chief" to hang in our lobby. Now when you walk in the chamber's front door, you'll be greeted by Valeri's smiling face as well as a wonderful piece from the museum's collection.

Visit the museum in downtown LaGrange, Georgia, at 112 LaFayette Parkway to see their current exhibit as well as pieces of the permanent collection on display. They can also be reached at (706)882-3267.

Admin Salute

Today is Administrative Assistant Day nationwide. In LaGrange, your chamber salutes all the men and women who keep the offices around town running. In particular, we want everyone to know we appreciate our own Valeri Kirkwood.

Valeri joined the staff on November 17, 2008 and has made a great impact on the "first impression" everyone gets of the chamber. Her smiling face and chipper personality are perfect for the frontline; but her organizational skills, efficiency in accomplishing tasks, and knowledge of the community, chamber, and marketing have been very real assets to us. Her title is longer than the chamber's name - we call her receptionist/tourism assistant/office manager/Welcome Center manager, and she'll answer to many more titles as we call out, "Valeri, help!"

Happy A.A. Day, Valeri!