2025 Annual Meeting Recap

The Gilmer County of Chamber of Commerce held the 46th Annual Meeting, presented by United Community, on Friday, January 24, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Ellijay.

The Annual Meeting is the Gilmer Chamber’s premier event designed to demonstrate the progress of the Chamber, reflect on the previous year, recognize the Chamber’s Board Chair, Board of Directors, Ambassadors, and members by presenting awards to outstanding community and business leaders, and providing a social atmosphere for networking.

This year’s “Building Connections, Bridging Possibilities” themed event attracted over 200 guests with catering by The Pink Pig. Thank you to all of the members and guests who joined us for this year’s celebration, and shoutout to Carolyn Slavenas for taking beautiful photos!

The following awards were recognized: Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and the Sally Daniels Member of the Year. Congratulations to the following award recipients:

2024 Award Recipients & Recognitions

Citizen of the Year: Edgar Land

Business of the Year: The Roof of Ellijay

Sally Daniels Member of the Year: Rene Wilder

Nonprofit of the Year: Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer Counties

2024 Board Chair: Rebecca Harrell


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