Chamber Hosts Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast
Join us at the Laurel Country Club as we host the Jones County State Legislators for a post-legislative session recap. We will hear from our local lawmakers on their experiences at the State Capitol during the 2022 session, and they will inform our business leaders on the issues and bills that could have an impact on […]
Jones CO.nnect First Friday – Breakfast & Networking at Pinehurst Park
REGISTER FOR FREE HERE. Event Description: Join us on the FIRST FRIDAY morning of each month for a breakfast networking event. The topics will rotate each month between membership education, roundtable discussions, and special networking programs. May 6 – First Friday! TOPIC: Networking in Pinehurst Park WHY ATTEND: You will CO.nnect with other local professionals, as the event […]
EDA of Jones County Receives $50,000 “Cooperative Competes” Grant
Cooperative Energy and its local member distribution cooperative, Dixie Electric Power Association, awarded the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of Jones County’s I-59 South Industrial Site a $50,000 grant from the “Cooperative Competes” grant program. The program seeks to increase the competitiveness of industrial sites in Cooperative Energy and Dixie Electric’s service areas. “Electric cooperatives are […]
Senate Bill #2155 has passed and is headed to the House!
Bill #2155 proposes the addition of a tax to all city of Laurel hotels and vacation rentals. Senator Juan Barnett is the author of the bill and a long time supporter of progress in Laurel & Jones County. Funds from this tax will be dedicated to tourism and marketing. Bill #2155 made it out of […]
Jones Connect First Friday – Meet our new Chamber Director!
March 4 – Meet our new Chamber Director! TOPIC: Membership Education WHY ATTEND: Discover how you can maximize your membership with the Chamber by learning about upcoming events, member promotions and business resources. You will also CO.nnect with other local professionals, as the event is open to any employee of a Chamber member company. No matter […]