Tuten to speak at February Chamber luncheon

Laura Young
ECB Publishing, Inc.

County Commissioner Chris Tuten is scheduled as the guest speaker for the next Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 420 W. Washington St.
Tuten is the chairman of Jefferson County Economic Development and will be giving a presentation on the state of the county, followed by an opportunity for Q&A. Jefferson County Economic Development is committed to assisting companies, site consultants and investors in finding the right site for their business. It also helps existing businesses to thrive and grow. Assistance is available with Feasibility Analysis, Site Selection & Analyses, Local, State & Regional Government Coordination, Identify & Coordinate Public Financing & Grants, Market Resources, Environmental Assessments and Site Plan Development.
Lunch for the Chamber's Tuesday meeting is $15 and will be catered by Tupelo's Bakery & Cafe.
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Chamber? Membership means owning a stake in community betterment. Each week, the Chamber receives calls from people seeking a particular product or service. The Chamber staff always refer those callers to Chamber members.
Other member benefits include:
• Grand Opening – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• Brochure and business card display
• Monthly Chamber meetings for networking and educational speakers (1st Tuesdays at noon)
• Discounted co-op advertising in “Limelight,” a publication of the Tallahassee Democrat; and the Monticello News
• At-cost color printing and free scan and fax services
• Help with basic, small business office word processing and software needs
• Free use of exclusive Chamber mailing/e-mailing lists
• Business listing on our website
• Weekly e-blasts focusing on local business news and events that affect you
• Up-to-date calendar of community events
• Free, password-protected Wi-Fi at Chamber office
• Telephone directories, county maps, tourist information and literature
• Work with the local Tourist & Economic Development Councils, Main Street, and City/County government agencies
• Annual membership decal to display in your business
• Opportunities to network with other businesses at our Business After 5, Trade Fairs, and other Chamber led events
• Educational seminars and webinars to help your business
• General county and local business information provided to new residents, along with welcome basket provided by local florist
• Listing in Membership Directory, updated annually
For more information, contact Executive Director Katrina Richardson at (850) 997-5552 or info@monticellojeffersonfl.com. Membership applications are available at http://www.monticellojeffersonfl.com/join.