Outgoing

chairman of the Fayette County Chamber of

Commerce, Michael Whiteside, reviewed the past

year at the chamber's 33rd Annual Banquet.

"We

addressed transportation issues, supported the

SPLOST tax for education, started our campaign

`Yes, We Are' proud to be in Fayette County.

"We

promised last year that the chamber would act on

your behalf as the voice of business in our

community and we have done that," said

Whiteside.

He

pointed out that during the year the chamber met

with local officials seeking their input and

support for the business community, participated

in the 3rd congressional District fly-in to

Washington, D.C. and addressed concerns at the

federal level on transportation, environment and

received information from the Small Business

Administration.

"Our

mission statement says, `We will work together to

achieve a favorable business climate' and were

pleased that over 60 organizations had exhibits

at our Business Expo this past year," said

Whiteside. "We offer a Small Business

Council, a Home Based Business Council and

recognize local companies who contribute to

Fayette County through payroll and contributions

Awards," he added.

Whiteside

is president/CEO of Coweta-Fayette EMC.

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