Programs
Made to connect businesses and build community.
iLead, a Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce Program is a unique opportunity for high school students that was adapted from the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership and Community Development of the University of Georgia in partnership with Tisk Task. The program focuses on leadership skills, communicating effectively, appreciating differences, team building, managing conflict, goal setting and community involvement. Another important element of the program is providing students from different schools an opportunity to meet and learn from one another.
Project Workforce is program initiative dedicated to addressing the key challenges identified in our Birth-to-Work Pipeline Assessment and Plan. We aim to create a seamless transition from early childhood through education and into the workforce, focusing on five critical areas outlined on our webpage. We are grateful for your support and collaboration as we work together on these vital initiatives. By addressing these pinch points, we can build pathways that foster lifelong success and ensure a prosperous, sustainable future workforce for our community.
Join us in creating a united path from cradle to career!
Chamber Connects is our Lunch & Grow Together program for business. In partnership with First Commerce Credit Union, we are excited to host this program at Southern Regional Technical College.
Community Impact Awards - The Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with 1915 South | Ashley Homestore, and Check-Mate Industries, seeks to recognize member businesses and/or individuals that have made a significant impact in the community over the past year.
Leadership Thomas, a 12-month program of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, cultivates a diverse network of emerging and experienced leaders committed to strengthening our community through economic vitality. Since 1981, the program has fostered leadership development and community improvement with strong support from its graduates and local businesses.
Thomasville Young Professionals, presented by Imagine Thomasville in partnership with Synovus Bank is all about fostering professional growth and building connections within our vibrant community of young entrepreneurs and professionals. This program is for anyone between the ages of 21-45 and looking to connect with like-minded professionals.
The Chamber Ambassadors Program consists of a group of professional volunteers from local businesses and various backgrounds that serve as the outreach arm of the Chamber and is highly visible in the community. Ambassadors help promote and support Chamber functions. The Ambassadors act as representatives on behalf of the Chamber at not only Chamber events, but other community events as well.
Together, the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority serve as the convener of opportunity and trusted catalyst for business.