Here is the website for companies to either register a regulations complaint or request to testify at a hearing - www.house.ga.gov/redtapewatch

Also, to learn when the committee meetings are scheduled, visit www.house.ga.gov and click on Meeting Notices.

Mary Ellen McClanahan with Georgia Entrepreneurs & Small Business tells us she  attended two of the hearings and the companies have presented their issues very well.  The committee is very interested in hearing what has hindered growth or what may cause hardship within business operations.

Mayor R. Eric Clarkson will give the State of the City Address at our February Chamblee Business Association Meeting

The Chamblee Business Association is proud to present Mayor R. Eric Clarkson, Mayor of the City of Chamblee, as guest speaker for the February 2012 general meeting. Mayor Clarkson is scheduled to deliver his fourth annual State of the City address at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 16th, at the Chamblee Civic Center.

The Mayor will review the accomplishments and challenges of 2011, and look ahead to the future of Chamblee. Topics scheduled to be discussed include the financial health of the City, the accomplishments of the police department, the services of public works, the status of recent and planned developments, and important personnel issues.

CBA Business Meetings

CBA meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Chamblee Civic Center, at 3540 Broad St. in Chamblee. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8 a.m. There is no charge for first-time guests; the cost for returning guests is $10 and $5 for members. A continental breakfast will be served.

Chamblee, GA –IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, has opened its newest location in Chamblee, Georgia.  The new restaurant is located at 5516 Peachtree Boulevard, and is located at Exit 31-A off I-285 across from Curry Honda.    Owned and operated by Jose Rodriguez and Joe Scripture, the restaurant is open 24 hours, seven days a week.

While best known for pancakes and traditional breakfast favorites, IHOP features a complete lunch and dinner menu.  In fact, guests that visit the new IHOP may be surprised at how IHOP has changed.  A warmer, more inviting décor that emphasizes the heritage of IHOP greets the guests.  Once seated, guests are sure to notice the new menu and its enhanced focus on lunch and dinner choices.

“IHOP is proud to be part of the Chamblee community”, explains Joe Scripture, the company’s managing partner, “We’re excited about the recent growth in Chamblee, and we will do everything we can to be a positive contributor to the community.  We have about 80 staff members right now and almost all of us live in the Atlanta area, so we really feel that the people here are our neighbors.  We’re going to do everything we can to make it an IHOP day for every one of our guests.”

About IHOP 

For 53 years, the IHOP family restaurant chain has served its world famous pancakes and a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are loved by people of all ages.  IHOP offers its guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service.  As of September 30, 2011, there were 1,532 IHOPs in 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Under the licensed name IHOP at HOME(TM) consumers can also enjoy a line of premium breakfast products available at leading retailers.  IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based International House of Pancakes, LLC and its affiliates, International House of Pancakes, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE:DIN).

Chamblee Business Association welcomes our newest member: Steam Koffee.  Steam Koffee had their soft opening Monday January 9th.  The  coffee shop, café and lounge serves a variety of coffee, pastries, desserts and sandwiches.  Look for their wine selection soon.

Stop by for coffee and / or lunch and welcome Roderick and John to Chamblee!  You can also visit Steam Koffee’s website.

Read more about Steam Koffee

Happy New Year!

Our first Chamblee Business Association meeting of 2012 is Thursday, January 19th.  Our guest speaker is Leng Leng Chancey, Director of Development at the Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS).  She manages and oversees the day to day  public relations, marketing and fundraising efforts of CPACS.  If you are not familiar with CPACS you will be amazed at all they do for our community.

About CPACS

The Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc. (CPACS) was founded in 1980 under the vision that “people need people”. Our mission is to create and deliver culturally and linguistically competent and comprehensive health and social services. We are the first, largest and oldest organization in the Southeast to focus on issues and concerns of Asian Americans, especially women, children and families with low incomes. Majority of our clients are limited English proficiency groups, which includes Afghani, Bhutanese, Burmese, Cambodian, Chinese, Ethiopian, Karen, Korean, Hmong, Indian, Iraqi, Laotian, Mexican, Nepali, Pakistani, Rwandan, Somali, Sudanese, Thai and Vietnamese right here in our own back yard.  Over the last 30 years, CPACS has served over 150,000 individuals in our community, and a majority of them reside in DeKalb County.  Currently, CPACS serves an average of 2300 clients a month.

CBA Business Meetings

CBA meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Chamblee Civic Center, at 3540 Broad St. in Chamblee. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8 a.m. There is no charge for first-time guests; the cost for returning guests is $10 and $5 for members. A continental breakfast will be served.

This month’s program is a celebration of the holiday season, networking, and recognition of the St. Vincent de Paul annual Food Drive. There will  be a program of seasonal music.

CBA meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Chamblee Civic Center, at 3540 Broad St. in Chamblee. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8 a.m. There is no charge for first-time guests; the cost for returning guests is $10 and $5 for members. A continental breakfast will be served.

Join the Chamblee Business Association Thursday, September 15 to get the scoop on the September 17 Taste of Chamblee festival.

On September 15, the association’s general session meeting will include a presentation on the Taste of Chamblee by Premier Events (Laura Valente) and Councilman Tom Hogan.

The Taste of Chamblee is an annual festival that takes place each year on the streets of downtown Chamblee — attracting approximately 15,000 attendees from North DeKalb and around the metro area. Features of the festival include live music on the Main Stage from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., food, fun and drinks for the whole family.

Find out more about the Taste of Chamblee at www.thetasteofchamblee.com or on Facebook: facebook.com/ tasteofchamble.

Please note: Due to the Labor Day Holiday, September’s Business After Hours will take place at the 57th Fighter Group on Tuesday, September 20.

CBA meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Chamblee Civic Center, at 3540 Broad St. in Chamblee. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8 a.m. There is no charge for first-time guests; the cost for returning guests is $10 and $5 for members. A continental breakfast will be served.

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