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Horizons November 2013

A publication of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce

Cumming Christmas Parade & Jingle Jog

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he Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and Forsyth Community Connection are partnering this year to provide the community with a full morning of holiday fun. The Jingle Jog will occur on the morning of Saturday, December 7, 2013 immediately followed by the eighth annual Cumming Christmas Parade. Both events will take place on Marketplace Boulevard with the Jingle Jog beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the parade starting at 10:30 a.m.

The title sponsor for both events this year is again Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA). CHOA is excited about the combining of these two events.

“We hope to start some new family traditions this year by joining with the Forsyth County Community Connection for the Jingle Jog 5k and continuing in the festive spirit cheering for the floats in the Cumming Christmas Parade. What better way to start your day and put you in the mood for some afternoon shopping and lunch with our local merchants,” stated Beth Buursema, Manager of Community Outreach for CHOA and President of Forsyth County Community Connection Board of Directors.

For more information, float registration and runners’ registration check out www.marketplacechristmas.com.

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any people wonder what happens at the Bluegrass Materials quarry in Cumming. Not only does Bluegrass turn big granite boulders into small rocks, but it also supplies needed material to build roads, be the base of strong foundations for homes, and provide multiple materials for shopping centers. Most construction sites use some form of aggregates, either through mixing it with other components to create asphalt and concrete, or just independently for a building pad or bedding for pipes.

Bluegrass Materials Company is an aggregates and concrete block producer headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. At the end of March 2013, Bluegrass purchased the assets of Lafarge North America’s Ball Ground, Clayton, C u m m i n g , a n d Douglasville quarries. Ted Baker II, CEO of Bluegrass Materials said, “This is a terrific opportunity for Bluegrass Materials to continue to build the company and will significantly expand our aggregates foot print into one of the most dynamic markets in the country.

We are very much looking forward to working with the employees at these facilities and to continuing the high standard of safety excellence that they have set.”

Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Panadero Aggregates Holdings, LLC (“Panadero”). Panadero was formed in 2010 by John D. Baker II and Ted Baker II, formerly of Florida Rock Industries, to acquire, develop and operate aggregates and other construction related materials businesses. The company currently owns and operates eleven rock quarries, one sand plant and two concrete block manufacturing

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plants located in Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia.

Bluegrass Materials strives to be a leader in safety and to start each work day with a safety-centered “Note of the Day”. Bluegrass’ employees are the company’s most valuable assets and the company strives to send each one home safely every day. The Cumming location has approximately forty employees, as well as tenants on site consisting of four ready mix plants, two asphalt plants and one landscape supplier. In all, the Cumming quarry brings approximately 150 jobs to the community.

As a partner to the community Bluegrass sponsors the Boulder Dash 5k every spring which

supports the Forsyth County Parks Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to enhance the recreational, educational and cultural life of Forsyth County by encouraging and soliciting support for the county’s park system.

Bluegrass also supports the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and the Forsyth County School System through cash donations and material needs.

With a long history in Cumming and Forsyth County, the quarry has grown alongside the community growth. Bluegrass Materials is proud to be able to provide quality products, outstanding customer service and value to the community. For more information about the company, please visit www.bluegrassmaterials.com

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Partners in Education A Big Thanks to Stars and Strikes of Cumming

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orsyth County Schools Secretaries and Administrative Assistants were honored with a back-to-school luncheon sponsored by Stars and Strikes of Cumming.

Approximately 150 of Forsyth County Schools’ finest enjoyed a delicious buffet.

Several door prizes were given away – donated by Stars and Strikes and other Partners in Education. Dr. Evans, Valery Hall and Jennifer Caracciolo welcomed the staff back to their first official day.

This is one of many events that Stars and Strikes has sponsored for Forsyth County Schools throughout the year. In the past they have provided free coupons for all FCS students entering kindergarten, donated free gifts to the Teachers of the Year, provided gifts to winners at the county wide Spelling Bee, and worked with the Student Support Department in offering incentives to our students. Stars and Strikes continual involvement in the school system makes them a highly valued Partner in Education.

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In-Depth Workforce Development in Forsyth County Schools through Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE)

By: Valery Hall, Governance & Career Development Coordinator, Forsyth County Schools

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he purpose of workforce d eve l o p m e n t i n Fo r s y t h County Schools is to provide an on-going partnership between education and business/industry to prepare the students of our community with the skills necessary to meet world-class standards, successfully continue life-long learning, and enter the marketplace as productive citizens.

C TA E p r ov i d e s “ s e a m l e s s ” instruction that connects academic and technical skills to future educational and career opportunities. Options within the program offer curriculum and instruction linked to industry standards in labs featuring the latest technology. Programs are also supported through advisory councils comprised of community, business, and educational leaders that have on-going discussions about economic and workforce initiatives impacting Forsyth County and how best to shape

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CTAE programs based on the local needs of our community.

Forsyth County Schools offers a variety of career pathways that meet the demands of the modern workplace by equipping students for college and careers. After leaving high school, students continue future training at colleges, universities, and two-year technical colleges. Several of the CTAE courses are also articulated with post-secondary technical colleges, and Forsyth County Schools has a large student presence at Lanier Technical College through careerrelated dual enrollment.

Forsyth County Schools has also recently partnered with the Georgia Department of Education and Siemens Industry, Inc. to implement the first of many Global Workforce Initiative (GWI) programs. The elements of these solutions will include the following areas: Academics: Utilizing the training materials of corporate partners to revise teaching curricula for relevant career pathways.

Wo r k - S t u d y / E x t e r n s h i p s : Enhancing skills training by providing students with hands-on work experiences in their chosen area of study.

Talent Matching System: An electronic platform that enables businesses and educators to ensure an appropriate number of students are enrolled and progressing through the pathways program.

Thanks to this collaboration, students enrolled in a manufacturing

pathway at South Forsyth HS can now receive instruction from a teacher trained by Siemens, utilizing course materials that were developed from their real-world training curricula.

These students will be in a pipeline to employment, as Siemens has committed to hiring a number of them as interns, which will give them the opportunity to thereafter apply for long-term employment.

Why are these types of partnerships a focus in Forsyth County? The skills gap in America is very real.

The U.S. Department of Labor has estimated that more than 3 million jobs go unfilled in our country due to a lack of properly trained workers. Georgia responded to this problem by creating House Bill 186 in the spring of 2011, enacting the Career Pathways program which became a part of the state’s educational policy. In 2012, this model was created to facilitate cooperation among the business and educational communities in order to ensure Georgia students received the necessary training to qualify for jobs that were going unfilled.

Ultimately, participating students graduate with a certification in a skill of their choosing which helps them to gain employment after graduation. Because Forsyth County

Schools have shown an exceptional commitment to career readiness and business engagement, the community was a natural partner for the first significant solution.

What does it mean for business and industry in Forsyth County? These efforts enable Forsyth County to take another step forward toward developing a platform for publicprivate partnerships and encourage businesses and educational communities to participate in the career pathways program.

In addition to the social benefits provided by these collaborations, businesses will benefit by gaining access to talent pools of skilled workers, which will reduce their recruiting, training and retention costs. These efforts, in general, are ultimately about filling jobs and growing our community—the proverbial “win-win” scenario.

For more information on workforce development in Forsyth County or to learn more about how your organization can get involved, visit www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/ctae or email vhall@forsyth.k12.ga.us.

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Right: Jared Jones tells Power Networking Lunch attendees about his business.

Right: Chamber members network over Mellow Mushroom pizzas.

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Economic Development Community Involvement, Principal to School’s Success

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ccording to several recent publications from the Organization for Economic C o - o p e r a t i o n a n d D eve l o p m e n t (OECD), the United States no longer leads the world in terms of education.

However, our local community’s school system continues to thrive at an accelerated rate.

In October of 2013 Forsyth County Schools earned the highest SAT scores in the State of Georgia – scoring 82 points higher than the national average score of 1498. The Technology Association of Georgia also awarded Forsyth Central High School’s Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) Academy the 2013 High School STEM Education Award.

The school system’s relationship with the local business sector has played a major role in the fostering the c o m m u n i t y ’s a c a d e m i c s u c c e s s .

According to Mavis Sanders of Johns Hopkins University, “community involvement in schools is important for building and maintaining healthy communities.” In her publication entitled Community Involvement in Schools: From Concept to Practice, she asserts that “when properly executed, community involvement in schools can be the little extra that makes a big difference.”

Last year the local school system and the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce partnered to create a new community initiative called the Principal for a Day program. Sponsored

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by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the program provides local business executives, public officials, and community leaders with an opportunity to shadow a principal at one of our community’s schools.

“I was so impressed by the demeanor and respect from the students and the talents of the staff” stated Linda Cole, Chair of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.

“I was very impressed with South Forsyth Middle School’s staff and students, but most impressed with Sandy Tinsley and her leadership. We had encountered many different situations, meetings and addressing questions that day, but Sandy`s leadership was second to none in handling each and all events…small to large” stated Bob Russell, Co-Chair of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber o f C o m m e r c e ’s S m a l l B u s i n e s s Committee.

This year’s Principal for a Day Orientation Breakfast will take place on October 29, 2013 at 7:30AM at the Forsyth County Board of Education and Professional Development Center.

Catered by Jim ‘N Nicks, the event will allow local business and community leaders to meet the principal that they will shadow during the month of November. All of the principals and shadowers will reunite on December 9, 2013 at 11:30AM for a Celebration Luncheon at the Forsyth Conference Center.

The Importance of Buying Local

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here we do our shopping has an important impact on the local community. Purchases of taxable items in Forsyth County generate sales taxes that will stay here in the county. These taxes fund a number of community benefits including, public safety, transportation and park improvements.

In order to keep our community thriving it is essential that we support local businesses by shopping here in Forsyth County.

Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy Local:

1. Keep Our Community Unique

- Locally owned businesses cater to the cultural base and diversity of the neighborhood they serve.

travel and reduced air pollutants.

8. Buy What You Want, Not What Someone Else Wants You to BuyLocal businesses select products based on what the community wants, satisfying the unique needs of the n e i g h b o r h o o d .

9. Support Community Groups-

They are more likely to give back to the community and encourage entrepreneurial g r o w t h .

10. Invest in the Community- Local business owners live in the community they serve; this lessens the possibility of moving and increases their assets in the future of the community.

There are plenty of opportunities to

2. Encourage Local Prosperity- support the community of Forsyth

Research indicates that entrepreneurs and experienced workers are more likely to live and invest in communities that preserve the characteristics of locally o w n e d b u s i n e s s e s .

3. Put Your Taxes to Good UseLocal business anchors the neighborhood infrastructure and supports the city and county tax base.

4. Buy Local, Support Yourself-

Much of the dollars spent with local businesses is used to make purchases from other local entities- creating a domino effect that can preserve a n e i g h b o r h o o d .

5. Create More Good Jobs- Local businesses provide jobs for residents in the community that they live in.

6. Get Better Ser vice- Local businesses tend to provide better customer care by giving special attention to each customer they serve.

7. Reduce Environmental Impact-

Locally owned businesses are more likely to purchase local, resulting in less

County. The 8 th Annual Christmas Parade offers an excellent chance for attendees to spend time on Market Place Boulevard exploring the many shops and restaurants established there while enjoying the festivities. For details visit www.marketplacechristmas.com.

The 2013 National BBQ Cup held at the Cumming Fairgrounds November 15th and 16th provides another opportunity to support local vendors while savoring the many flavors of fun the event has to offer. To learn more visit www.

NationalBBQCup.com.

Support the local economy this holiday season by shopping at the many locations offered here in Forsyth C o u n t y. E x p l o r e M a r k e t P l a c e Boulevard, the Collection-Forsyth and Vickery Village for a variety of stores and restaurants, or check out the Lakewood 400 Antique Market for a unique shopping experience.

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avigating the path to growth can be a confusing undertaking. Where do you start? What questions should you ask? And what ideas make sense for your organization? Confronted with ambiguity, many companies simply stall, and never commit to the seemingly “far-out” ideas needed to drive new growth. CrossFit for Your Business is an inspiring and intensive lunch & learn that will help you cross the gap between new business challenges and bold new ideas.

Join the Small Business Services Center and Women Who Mean Business on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the University of North Georgia – Cumming Campus from 11:30 to 1:00 pm to hear from Becky Brown, Don Kemp, Jay Ryerse, and Kevin McDonough as they cover topics in finance, marketing, technology, and legal.

For more information on this event please contact the Cumming Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce at 770-887-6461.

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ne of the fastest-growing and influential industry sectors in Forsyth County is the health care industry. The Healthcare Association of Forsyth County (HCA) is a collective voice for current health care issues affecting Forsyth County and provides a conduit for information and resources to ensure the highest quality of health care to meet the needs of those living and working in our community.

The mission is to expand and strengthen local health care commerce through the combined efforts of physicians, health care professionals, organizations and community leaders. Five years ago the HCA formed Mingle Jingle, a networking event that brings the community’s health care providers

together for networking with one another.

The HCA is continuing this tradition in celebrating the holidays in style. The HCA will hold its annual Mingle Jingle on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Northside Hospital-Forsyth Women’s Center Galleria. This event will offer heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages and festive holiday music.

For questions on the Healthcare Association of Forsyth County or to RSVP for Jazz in June please contact HCA Director, Jason Mock at jmock@ cummingforsythchamber.org or by calling 770.887.6461.

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eKalb Office was voted fourth in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2013 Best Places To Work competition in the medium employer category.

During the economic downturn, the company redesigned its headquarters to create what Mark Borst, customer experience director of DeKalb Office, calls “a very transparent culture.” In place of closed doors and isolated work stations, the team uses windows and open areas. The company’s efforts to

Metcam Highlighted as “WorldClass Fabrication Shop”

redefine their culture stem from the goal of creating an environment that people want to work in. The more open and free-flowing nature of the environment is something that appeals particularly to the Y generation, a group that is typically difficult to retain as employees as they constantly search for new opportunities. Through this initiative DeKalb Office offers an excellent model of adaptation.

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etcam, a fabricator of sheet metal and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers, was selected as a showcase facility

by FABRICATOR magazine, a leading publication for the industry, in its upcoming Technology Summit.

Attendees toured Metcam’s facility on October 1, 2013 as one of six “world-class fabrication shops” Fabricator chose for this honor.

“Metcam has always been dedicated to fostering excellence in the fabrication industry, and we strive to help other production shops connect with and learn from each other,” said Metcam President, Bruce Hagenau.

Hansgrohe North America Celebrates 25 Years

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n 1988 Hansgrohe opened its North American subsidiary in California. In 1995 the operation moved to Forsyth County where it still resides off of Bluegrass Lakes Parkway. The company is excited to be celebrating 25 years of its passion for water, innovation, sustainability and design.

From breaking a Guinness World Record for “Most People Showering Simultaneously” to representing excellence in German American

business at the New York Stock Exchange, Hansgrohe North America (N.A.) has clearly not settled for “business as usual” over the past quarter of a century. It’s proud to offer products that combine masterful German-engineering with skilled American assembly and 260 employees supporting the N.A. subsidiary.

Hansgrohe is grateful to all who have helped the company reach this milestone. Here’s to the next 25!

Morrow Family Medicine earns distinction in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2013 Atlanta’s Best Places to Work

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n September 13, the Atlanta Business Chronicle held a soldout event at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta to name the 2013 Atlanta’s Best Places to Work. Forsyth County-based Morrow Family Medicine earned the coveted distinction of Best Places to Work in the small employer category, ranking 25 out of 60 companies.

“We are truly honored to have received this recognition,” said Dr. Jim Morrow.

“When we opened our private practice in June 2011, we focused on bringing care back to health care, and have never wavered from our mission.”

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Upcoming Events October 29

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November 14

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Business After Hours-

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Member Power Networking Lunch — Meets every Tuesday at noon at a different location and includes casual networking for 20-35 other business professionals.

Business After Hours — Meets the second Tuesday of every month from 5-7 p.m. at a different host location every month. The purpose is networking and to experience new businesses in the community.

Women Who Mean Business — Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 a.m. This is a specialized networking group of over 50 female business professionals. Join them for breakfast.

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Board of Directors

Linda Cole, Chair,

Jerry Bowman

David Seago, Past-Chair

Kevin Garmon

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Georgia Power - retired

Ann-Margaret Johnston, First Chair-Elect,

Johnston & Associates, Inc.

John Hall, Second Chair-Elect, Forsyth County News

Ann-Margaret Johnston, Secretary/Treasurer

Johnston & Associates, Inc.

Cardinal Logistics Management

Bannister Creek, LLC

Jonathan Green American Proteins

Drew Walker

Alliance National Bank

Chuck Button

Jacobs Engineering Group

Mike Caspar Walmart

John Deruki

Deruki Construction

Ex-Officio

Chamber Staff

Nelish Patel

Jeff Pruitt

Bert Durand

Jay Ryerse

Doug Derrer

Rep. Mark Hamilton

James McCoy

Bruce Longmore

Royce Owens

Ethan Underwood

Fran Forehand

Hon. Phil Smith

Rep. Mike Dudgeon

Randall Toussaint

Mark Bond

Bobby Thomas

Sen. Jack Murphy

Alex Girrbach

Sen. Steve Gooch

Laura Stewart

Rep. Geoff Duncan

Jason Mock

Hampton Inn

Lenny’s Sub Shop

Lynn Jackson

Forsyth Conference Center

Mimms Enterprises

Bruce Hagenau

Northside Hospital-Forsyth

Metcam

Shawn LaFave

John Rasper

North Georgia Promotions

Dekalb Office

Scott Jordan

Tim Perry

BB&T

Cindy Mills

Bryan Properties

Chris Etheridge

Frazier & Deeter, LLC

Tracy Moon

Fisher & Phillips LLP

Citizen’s Bank

Bob Russell

Russell Landscape

Terry Smith

United Community Bank

Lipscomb, Johnson, Sleister, Dailey, & Smith LLP

Pete Amos

Chairman, Forsyth County Board of Commissioners

Paul Chambers AT&T

Bill Cupp

AGL Resources

Darla Light

A.C. Smith Poultry Co.

Chair, Forsyth County Board of Education

Wells Fargo

Dr. Buster Evans

Connie Sanders

Superintendent, Forsyth County Schools

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Georgia Power

Hayes, James & Associates, Inc.

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Mayor, City of Cumming

Blake House Sawnee EMC

Jon McDaniel

Forsyth County Public Library

Mary Helen McGruder Sawnee Mountain Foundation

Forsyth County Manager

State Court Judge

Chair, Forsyth County Development Authority

Dr. Joanne Tolleson Lanier Technical College

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