Welcome to the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce website and to our
community, one of the best places in South Georgia to live, work and raise a family. We
are also home to one of the wonders of the world, the Okefenokee Swamp.

The Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce understands that in order to have
a strong economic environment you must have a strong community. We are truly
blessed in our community to have leaders, business owners, educators and citizens
who realize that we all share in the responsibility of creating economic success and
prosperity within our community.

The Chamber’s goal is to work toward improving the quality of life for all through the
support and commitment of our members, volunteers, and board of directors. The
Chamber is proud to sponsor events throughout the year to help support the business
community and the citizens of Waycross-Ware County.

As the 2020 Chamber Chairman, I am honored to work alongside our dedicated Board
who all share the same vision of business growth and a healthy community
environment.

If you are not a member of the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce, please
consider joining us today. Your membership will benefit your business and the
community. I look forward to working with everyone during my time as Chairman.
 

Sincerely,

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Patrick Simmons
Chairman, Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director, Waycross Convention and Visitors Bureau

On behalf of the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce, I would like to welcome you to our city. Waycross is an outstanding place to live, work, and grow a business. Whether you’re visiting for the day, looking for a new place to call home, or you’re already a resident of our thriving community, Waycross is a quaint little city with a big heart and plenty of opportunities. Our rich history dates back to 1824, with the Chamber established in the 1950’s to advocate for and support the prosperity of Waycross and area businesses.

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It is an exciting time to be a member of the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce! We are always creating networking and promotional opportunities to help our member businesses succeed and grow. Current opportunities include available space to advertise on the Chamber website, business referrals, monthly networking opportunities, and continuing education. Other great events that allow our member businesses to gain visibility include the Taste of the Chamber and our Annual Banquet.

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We continue to partner with local governments and other organizations to pursue improvements in the overall quality of life for the city, county, and region; particularly in the areas of education, healthcare, tourism, economic development, community development, and workforce development. Our success in achieving our mission and purpose is due to a collaborative effort from the Chamber Board of Directors, Chamber Ambassadors, City of Waycross, Ware County, Chamber members, and area professionals.

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Our online business directory is another service the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce provides to the local community. We continue to encourage you to “Think Local, Shop Local”! By supporting the businesses in our directory, you are reinvesting in your community.

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To our current Chamber members, thank you for your continued support. For those of you considering relocating your business or opening a new business in Waycross, you will find that becoming a Chamber member is of great value to you. Waycross is thriving; join us as we continue to grow.

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Paige Taylor
Membership Manager
Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce