Why we do what we do!
Forward Rabun is a public-private partnership established to integrate tourism and economic development marketing under one organization with support and joint oversight by the county and city governments and the private sector. We exist to steer the county toward building a better future for all by joining forces with individuals and organizations from the community and connecting people with resources and information they need. Whether this is your home or home away from home, Rabun County is where tomorrow starts today!
What kind of growth and development do you want for Rabun County? Do you want better economic opportunities for our residents now and in the future? Learn about our strategic plan.
FORWARD RABUN STAFF
Rick Story
Director of Development
CJ Thompson
Manager of Marketing & Tourism
Linda Scofield
Rabun County Welcome Center Manager
Mickey Duvall
Business & Economic Development Strategist
FORWARD RABUN BOARD
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman – Claude Dillard, Rabun County Bank & Mayor of Dillard
Vice-Chairman – Dr. Stephen Arbitter, Arbitter Veterinary Hospital, C/O/O Rabun County Animal Control & Paws 4 Life
Vice-Chairman – Robert Pittman, Janus Institute and Lake Rabun Association
Greg James, Chairman of the Rabun County Commissioners
Dr. April Childers, Superintendent, Rabun County Schools
Tony Penrose & Suzie Flaherty, Co-Chairpersons of the Chamber of Commerce
Todd Webb, CEO ELK Group International
BOARD MEMBERS
Jeremy Spradlin, Area Manager, Georgia Power Co.
Pam Thompson, CEO Dillard House Stables, Rabun County Camera Ready Liaison
Nicole Dover, Director of Communications, Habersham EMC
Holly Steil, Mayor of Sky Valley
Grace Watts, Mayor of Mountain City
Kurt Cannon, Mayor of Clayton
Pete Marziliano, Tiger City Council
Mike Early, Mayor of Tallulah Falls
Jeff Miles, Head of School, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Kathy McClure, United Community Bank
Savannah Reeves Page, COO Reeves Companies
James Brim, Mountain Branch Director, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Nicole Queen, Vice-President/Branch Manager, United Community Bank
John Dillard, Former CEO of The Dillard House Resort & Restaurant
The Forward Rabun Board consists of a unique combination of both public and private representatives in order to create a symbiotic relationship offering equal consideration and benefit to all. Appointed members include five from the county-at-large and one from each of the six incorporated cities as well as the Superintendent of the County Schools and the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. Elected members include eight representatives from private sector businesses and community organizations. A self-selected executive committee will meet on a monthly basis while the complete board will meet quarterly.
SBDC Business Update 2024
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24th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner
Our 24th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner was a big success with hundreds attending. This write-up…
Community Career Fair
Forward Rabun teamed up this past Wednesday with the folks from WorkSource Georgia, Be Pro…
2023 Business & Community Awards Breakfast
On behalf of the Forward Rabun/Chamber Board Members and Staff, we want to thank the…
Dr. Patrick Fulbright’s Small Business Presentation
Forward Rabun/Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Breakfast hosted Dr. Patrick Fulbright of UGA’s Small Business…
Small Business Breakfast a Big Success
Thank you Rabun County Business Community for a “packed-house” at today’s Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber…
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10 Seed Tick Road
Clayton, Georgia 30525