The 2025 BOOST Tour: Turning Up the Volume on Walton’s Business Community

October is here and that means it’s time for one of our most community-driven efforts of the year: the Walton Chamber’s annual BOOST Campaign. This year, we’re taking things up a notch. With a fresh concert tour theme and a familiar local leader at the helm, the 2025 BOOST Tour is ready to make some serious noise in support of our Chamber programs, members, and the business community we all love.  

Leadership on the Main Stage

This year’s campaign is chaired by Sheriff Keith Brooks, a longtime advocate for collaboration and community engagement. His leadership brings a spirit of enthusiasm and teamwork to the effort.

The campaign’s concert-style approach reflects high energy by encouraging members and volunteers to “join the tour” and make participation more fun and interactive than ever. Under Sheriff Brooks’ leadership, the campaign is taking on a rock ’n’ roll spirit because when it comes to supporting local business, Walton knows how to put on a show.

The BOOST Tour: A Fresh Take on a Chamber Tradition

If you’ve been around the Chamber for a while, you already know the BOOST Campaign is one of the most important annual efforts. It’s how the Chamber raises funds to support vital programs, events, and marketing opportunities that keep the business community thriving all year long.

But this year’s BOOST Tour is cranking up the excitement. Instead of standard meetings and calls, the campaign team is bringing a concert-like vibe to every interaction. Think tour stops, backstage passes, and encore-worthy opportunities to get involved. The theme brings a fun, lighthearted energy that captures what it means to be part of the Chamber: collaboration, creativity, and community spirit.

What BOOST Is All About

The BOOST Campaign stands for Businesses Offering Outstanding Support Together, and it’s the Chamber’s annual membership and sponsorship drive. Each fall, volunteers team up to help recruit new members and encourage existing ones to invest in sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming year.

These sponsorships help fund key Chamber programs, including:

• Coffee & Connections and Membership Luncheons: networking events that keep relationships growing year-round
• Professional development and leadership programs, including Leadership Walton and Youth Leadership Walton
• Community events like Battle of the Burgers that spotlight local businesses and drive engagement
• Marketing and advertising opportunities designed to give members visibility throughout the year

In short, BOOST fuels the Chamber’s mission and helps ensure that every member, from small start-ups to long-established businesses, can find value and connection in the organization.

New Year, New Opportunities

Each year, the Chamber updates its sponsorship and marketing opportunities, and the 2026 package brings plenty of fresh ways for businesses to shine. Whether you’re looking for a big-stage spotlight or a smaller, targeted connection, there’s something for everyone.

A few of this year’s new or enhanced opportunities include:

• Enhanced digital visibility, including website banners, e-newsletter features, and social media spotlights that keep your business in front of thousands of local professionals.
• Signature event sponsorships at events like the Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet and Golf Tournament, offering exclusive brand displays and networking benefits.
• Community-focused partnerships, allowing businesses to connect directly with programs that give back.
• Tailored advertising bundles designed for flexibility, so businesses can choose opportunities that fit their marketing goals and budgets.

These new offerings make it easier than ever to get creative with your investment and truly customize how your business participates in the Chamber’s activities.

Why the BOOST Campaign Matters

It’s easy to think of BOOST as a fundraising effort, and it is, but it’s also much more! Every sponsorship purchased, every membership renewed, and every connection made fuels the momentum of our local business community.

As Walton County continues to grow, the Chamber plays a crucial role in connecting businesses, government, education, and community organizations. Through programs funded by the BOOST Campaign, the Chamber helps members find resources, build visibility, and make their voices heard. BOOST involvement allows businesses to back Chamber initiatives while also strengthening the foundation of the local economy.

How to Join the BOOST Tour

Ready to hit the road with the 2025 BOOST Tour? Here’s how to get involved:

1. Join the Team: Volunteer as part of the BOOST Tour crew! You’ll help spread the word, connect with businesses, and play an important role in supporting the Chamber and business community.
2. Upgrade Your Membership: If you’re already a Chamber member, this is the perfect time to review your membership for 2026. With so many new options, you might find a fresh way to boost your visibility.
3. Become a Sponsor: Choose a sponsorship level that aligns with your business goals. From event branding to digital exposure, every sponsorship helps strengthen the Chamber’s ability to serve. Opportunities open October 20^th and close November 20^th so be sure to check out the tour during the dates.
4. Attend a “Concert Stop”: Throughout the fall, the BOOST Tour team will host meetings and events across Walton County. These “tour stops” are opportunities to connect, learn about sponsorships, and celebrate what makes Walton County such a special place to do business.

Behind the Scenes: The Energy of Engagement

One of the best things about the BOOST Campaign is how it brings people together. Each fall, dozens of volunteers, businesses, and Chamber leaders collaborate to meet goals, but the real outcome is connection. It’s not unusual for BOOST participants to discover new business partnerships, make new friends, or even join Chamber committees because of the relationships they build during the campaign.

That’s the beauty of BOOST: it reminds us that when we invest in our community, we all win. Beyond raising funds, the BOOST Campaign emphasizes the collaboration, engagement, and support among Walton County businesses that keep our local business community thriving.

Boost Tour Volunteers

Front Man Kenny Smiley - PSP Group

1. Greg Yevick - Walton County School District - GA

2. Ammie Elliott - Pinnacle Bank

3. Tim Elliott - A.C.T. Services

4. Josh Wilson - Push Motion

5. Kim Wilson - Push Motion

6. Jessica Bentley - The Towers at Snows Mill

7. Lexus Verge - The Towers at Snows Mill

8. Samantha Jackson - Synovus

9. Susan Sykes - The Eulalia Group

Front Woman Dessa Morris - Development Authority of Walton County

1. Jami Cash - Development Authority of Walton County

2. Michael Davis - RLR Services

Front Woman Cari Bailey - Piedmont Walton

1. Matt Reynolds - George Walton Academy

2. Joy Flint - Ginny's Custom Embroidery Inc.

3. Kelly Waldo - Cabi

4. Kendall Kineard - Assisted Living Locators Greater Athens Area

5. Sarah Beth Brown - Edward Jones- Associate: Sarah Beth Brown

Front Man Lindsey Allen - Walnut Grove High School

1. Nate Deaton - Walton County School District - GA

2. Drew Carlisle - Keller Williams Realty

3. Michael Youngblood - Carver Middle School

Front Woman Kerry Welch - KLP Consulting, LLC

1. Amanda Shankus - Paul's Heating & Air, Inc.

2. Amy Weems - Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts

3. Anna Smith - HERO Heating & Air

4. John Mason - Nifty Sites

5. Sierra Curry - Bizzy Bee Exterminators Inc.

6. Christy Bass - Last Call Event Staffing & More Than Blinds

7. Richard Burnham - Salt Net Digital Agency

8. Wendy Burnham - Salt Net Digital Agency

Front Woman Kristy Peters - City of Loganville

1. Renee Park - TAPP PLUMBING

2. Terri Braswell - RE/MAX-Terri Braswell

3. Haley Wicha - SCB Video TV Marketing

4. Kelly Bryan - Carmichael's

5. Bonnie Haynes - Peach State Federal Credit Union

Front Woman Meredith Green - Walton County YMCA

1. Gary Hobbs - Retired

2. Angela Haun - Georgia Power

3. Katie Butler - United Way of Walton County

4. Jeremiah Bennett - Glass Door Studios

See You at the Concert

So, tune up your guitars and grab your backstage pass because the 2025 BOOST Tour is officially on! Whether you’re a longtime Chamber member or brand new to the community, this is your chance to get in on the fun, connect with fellow business leaders, and play a part in something that keeps Walton County thriving. Because when we all come together, we don’t just hit the right notes; we create something unforgettable.

See you at the concert!