October 2012 Momentum Magazine

Momentum

OCTOBER 2012

G R E AT E R R O M E C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

F&P Georgia

Thinking, Acting, & Evolving in Floyd County

The Spirit of Liberty Christie’s Office Supply F&P Celebrates Fifth Expansion in Floyd County Pridemore Orthodontics Newcomer - Dr. Ryan Cox

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2 October 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Momentum October 2012

G R E AT E R R O M E C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Published by:

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Table of Contents In this Issue …

Letter from the Chairman................................................ 4 Upcoming Community Events...................................... 4

Feature:

F&P Celebrates Fifth Expansion!............................. 6-7

Small Business Spotlight:

Christie’s Office Supply................................................ 8-9

The Spirit of Liberty

The opportunity to strive for the American Dream becomes a reality in Rome................................ 10-11 Deal of the Year................................................................. 12

Newcomer Profile:

Pridemore Othodontics - Dr. Ryan Cox....... 14-15

Membership Report:

Al Hodge, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, is the 2012 recipient of the Rip Wiley Award for Professional Excellence.

New Members and Renewals.................................... 16 Well Done, Bravos!............................................................ 18 Rome’s Got Talent............................................................. 18 Advertiser’s Index.............................................................. 19 Chamber Events................................................................ 19 Chamber Happenings.................................................... 22 Ribbon Cuttings................................................................. 22

Visitor’s Guide. ..................................................23 October 2012 3

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Dear Reader, As you enjoy this publication, I am sure you will see why Rome and Floyd County is a great place to live, work and play!

We are excited about this edition of Momentum. This issue features F&P Georgia, Christie’s Office Supply as the Small Business Spotlight, The Spirit of Liberty: a Naturalization Ceremony, Pridemore Orthodontics - Dr. Ryan Cox as the Newcomer Profile, Rome’s Got Talent - Ms. Gena Agnew of The NW Georgia Cancer Coalition, and the Rome Braves! This edition also features this month’s New Members and Renewals. Don’t forget to take a look at the Community Calendar and experience the vibrancy of Rome and Floyd County for yourself. As Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2012, I extend the invitation to visit the Chamber of Commerce located at 1 Riverside Parkway, and meet the Chamber staff. You will find a group that is truly committed to the future of Rome and Floyd County.

Sincerely,

Angie Lewis President & CEO, Citizens First Bank, a division of Synovus Bank 2012 Chairman of the Board, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

Visit the Community Calendar at www.romega.com for more details and to register!

Community Events October 2012 2-6

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Coosa Valley Fair

Location: Georgia Highlands College 3175 Cedartown Highway Time: 10:00am

“5th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”

The Exchange Club of Rome Presents:

Location: 1400 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Event Description: Known as Fall’s Finest Festival, the Fair has been sponsored by the Exchange Club of Rome continuously since its founding in 1949. (www.coosavalleyfair.com)

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“Boeing Boeing”

Location: Berry College Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Event Description: 2008 Tony Award winner for best revival, “Boeing Boeing,” written by Marc Camoletti and adapted by Beverly Cross, “lifts off” the season with much love and laughter.

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“Atlanta Rhythm Section Concert” Location: Mill Town Music Hall Time: 8:00pm

Event Description: They’ve been part of the Southern Rock scene for more than 30 years. Tickets available at www.milltownmusichall.com or at the box office – (770) 537-6455.

4 October 2012

“NAMIWalk”

Event Description: Inaugural NAMIWalk in Rome. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has held walks in the last 10 years across the country to inform people about mental illness and erase the stigma many face. Visit www.namiwalks.org/rome for more details.

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The Hospitality House Presents:

Location: Heritage Park Time: 11:00am

Event Description: This a FREE event to to promote domestic violence awareness.

Register through the hospitality house website: www.hospitality-house.org.

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The YMCA Presents:

Three Rivers Singers Presents:

Location: Coosa Country Club Time: 11:30am - 5:00pm

Location: Georgia Highlands Heritage Hall Campus Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

“21st Annual Brent L. Taylor “Life, Liberty, and the Memorial Golf Tournament” Pursuit of Happiness” Event Description: The Brent L Taylor Memorial Golf Tournament is part of the 21st Annual YMCA’s Golf and Ghett weekend.

Best Ball 4 Player Scramble $400 per team includes 18 Holes and Cart, lunch and prizes!

All proceeds benefit the YMCA Scholarship Program. Contact Scott McCreeless or Cheryl Bishop at (706) 232-2468 to register.

Event Description: The Three Rivers Singers, with special guests, the “Just as I Am” choir, present a concert honoring our veterans and our country’s history. The concert is FREE and open to all.

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F&P Georgia Celebrating Increasing Success!

In October 2000, F&P Georgia chose to locate in Floyd County, dramatically increasing the presence of Tier I automotive manufacturers in the community.

Since production began 11 years ago, F&P Georgia has supplied Honda and Nissan with critically important subframe, suspension and ancillary components (e.g., accelerator and brake pedals, stays, stops, splash guards, and stiffeners). During that period, the company has expanded its product lines and capabilities five times, investing $98 million in capital and creating 270 primary paying jobs for the community. F&P Georgia’s most recent expansion was in July of this year which created 100 jobs!

F&P Georgia has achieved this success by employing a technically savvy workforce knowledgeable in specialized manufacturing.

The majority of F&P Georgia’s workforce consists of Floyd County residents, who create highquality, cost competitive parts for the Tier I automotive industry. Between 2008 and the present, Honda has bestowed awards on F&P Georgia for manufacturing superior service parts, effective and efficient delivery strategies, and high-quality performance. In addition, it received Honda’s Green Factory Achievement Award in 2009.

The company’s operations include stamping (with both 1,000-ton and 3,000-ton presses), welding, painting, and assembly. These operations must be in perfect sync to maintain its just-in-time manufacturing environment. Equally important is the Materials Services Team, which manages the internal supply chain’s accuracy.

Additionally, F&P Georgia maintains an internal engineering department to manage the dies used in production and a quality Yuichi Fukuda, F&P Georgia department to ensure President, meeting with that its products are 100% community leaders in

F&P Georgia employees assembling complex auto parts.

compliant with OEM automotive customer standards.

The Production Control department schedules these operations in an efficient manner to manage component inventory and work-in-process to assure a controlled flow of parts throughout the facility. All of these operations are tied together by an exceptional Systems Integration Group, which uses state of the art hardware and software to help associates.

F&P Georgia has also proven itself a dedicated corporate citizen and a proud member of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, participating in Rome-Floyd 20/20 and Leadership Rome. In addition, the company is a business partner of the Floyd County Schools College and Career Academy (serving on the Board of Directors) and participates in the Youth Apprenticeship Program, permitting it to help today’s students become tomorrow’s workforce. On the lighter side, F&P Georgia supports Trout Unlimited’s Annual Chili Cook-Off and Rome’s Christmas parade.

Floyd County is very fortunate to have such a dynamic and socially committed business. For more information about F&P Georgia, visit its website at http://www.fandpgeorgia.com and the Chamber’s online and mobile-friendly business directory at www.romega.com.

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CHRISTIE’S O F F I C E S U P P LY SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT When Jim Christie retired from the Air Force in 1960, he returned to Rome and began working for Dennis Hodge’s Office Supply Company at 402 West 3rd Street. From there, he continued his career by going to work for Daniels Office Supply in 1968.

After a few years of getting his feet wet in the office supply industry, he decided to go into business for himself. In 1972, Christie’s Office Supply opened for business in a small building located at 215 East 1st Street. He spent six years at that location while growing his business and then moved to 100 Broad Street in 1978 where his business has been located ever since.

Regarding the reason he decided to go into business for himself, Mr. Christie replied, “I just wanted to do things for myself rather than for somebody else.” True to the entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Christie embarked on the journey of business ownership and never looked back.

On the topic of his location in the Historic Cotton Block, Mr. Christie added, “It has been a great location for us.” The business has been a downtown Rome landmark for almost 35 years, and this year Christie’s proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Through the years, Christie’s continues to stay competitive while maintaining a strong focus on hometown personal service. Christie’s offers a complete line of office supplies, including business machines, office furniture, computer supplies, toners, and Brother® machines, and Brother® supplies. Christie’s is also an authorized Brother® service center.

Mr. Christie also emphasized that the enterprise does a majority of its business locally.

“Everything is done within a 50-mile radius of Rome.” Mr. Christie estimates that approximately 80% of Christie’s business is done in Rome and Floyd County. He owes much of his continued success to a very loyal customer base, confirming the importance of doing business locally to support the local economy.

Other factors contributing to the success of his business, Mr. Christie wisely added, are the importance of “giving customers good service, keeping the prices low, and giving good quality products.” After all these years, Christie’s Office Supply has held to the timeless standards of customer service and competitive product offerings.

Mr. Christie thoroughly enjoys many aspects of his job. “I am fortunate that I can do my job with a lot of satisfaction. I enjoy helping our customers find solutions.” Given that Christie’s has been in business for 40 years, Mr. Christie enjoys working with his coworkers, several of whom have been with the business for more than 20 years, and seeing many of his past employees grow up and develop professionally.

As a long-time Broad Street business, Christie’s Office Supply has become very well connected to the Rome and Floyd County community by supporting as many civic programs as possible, both through financial support and through helping to promote charitable events. In the past, Christie’s has supported the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority golf tournament.

When asked why it is important for Christie’s Office Supply to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Christie replied,

Jim Christie hard at work fulfilling orders for local businesses.

“I support the Chamber of Commerce because they support the community. They help the community to grow, achieve better things for the community, create jobs, promote industry and business, and I’m for that!” In addition, Mr. Christie added some encouraging words, “I hope the Chamber keeps doing what they’re doing.

They’re doing a good job. They’ve done a lot of good for the community.”

By continuing to offer new and innovative products and provide exceptional customer service consistently for 40 successful years, Christie’s Office Supply continues to be a great asset to downtown Rome and serve as an excellent example of corporate citizenship in Floyd County.

For more information on Christie’s Office Supply, find them in the business directory at www.romega.com.

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Above: Rome Mayor, Ms. Evie McNiece, welcomes and congratulates the new American Citizens.

Above: Alan Guyatt, F&P Georgia, shows his certificate of citizenship.

Left: A representative from the Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy welcomes the new citizens.

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SPIRIT of

The opportunity to strive for the American Dream becomes a reality in Rome

On May 21st, 1944, nearly one and a half million Americans (including 150,000 recently naturalized citizens) assembled in New York’s Central Park to observe “I Am an American Day” (now Constitution Day), created to celebrate the promise of the American nation and the people who compose it. Among the speakers was the great Judge Learned Hand, who began his speech, “The Spirit of Liberty,” by affirming the commonality of all Americans, immigrants all:

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Some of us have chosen America as the land of our adoption; the rest have come from those who did the same. For this reason we have some right to consider ourselves a picked group, a group of those who had the courage to break from the past and brave the dangers and the loneliness of a strange land.

What was the object that nerved us, or those who went before us, to this choice? We sought liberty – freedom from oppression, freedom from want, freedom to be ourselves.

“

Rome recently witnessed an event redolent of that day at Central Park and the sentiments commemorated there. On September 14th, 2012, the Honorable Walter E. Johnson, United States Magistrate Judge, presided over a ceremony at Rome’s Federal Building in which approximately 50 people were naturalized as citizens of the United States. These new citizens came to America from all over the world, including Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Becoming a United States citizen is a substantial accomplishment. Aspirants must first apply to become lawful permanent residents (a status granted to roughly 900,000 immigrants each year), who are selected based on a number of criteria, including family relationships with current U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, economically useful aptitudes or skills, refugee or asylum-seeker status, and diversity. Lawful permanent

residents who have maintained continuous residence and presence in the United States for three to five years may apply for citizenship. Applicants must establish that they have good moral character, can read, write, and speak basic English, and know the fundamentals of United States history and government. Thus, each person naturalized on September 14th has demonstrated serious commitment to becoming a U.S. citizen and has recognized the many benefits of doing so, and the benefits are manifest. America possesses the world’s most productive, innovative economy and tremendous material bounty. However, economic opportunity is only one part of what makes U.S. citizenship valuable.

Such was the theme of the September 14th ceremony (which included renditions of “The StarSpangled Banner” and “God Bless America”). After each new citizen stated his or her name and country of origin, Judge Johnson administered the Oath of Allegiance, followed by a solemn but joyful recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, congratulations, and a short speech about the benefits and responsibilities citizenship confers. In her address, Rome’s Mayor Evie McNiece complemented his remarks, counseling that respect for the law and unconditional love of country accompany the wealth of possibility present in America, a wealth social, spiritual, and familial, as well as material. After the ceremony’s conclusion, each new citizen posed for a photograph with Judge Johnson and received greetings and gift bags from the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution.

The event served as a powerful reminder that, despite our nation’s difficulties, it remains a beacon of hope in the world, promising above all, as Judge Hand recognized, liberty. At the conclusion of her speech, Mayor McNiece left the new citizens no room to doubt whether that promise was theirs as well: “I love America.

America is my home and today I welcome you to my home, not as guests, but as family. Congratulations, and may God bless you and may He continue to bless the United States of America.”

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Chamber Receives Deal of the Year Award The Georgia Economic Developers Association selected Rome and Floyd County to receive the Deal of the Year Award for medium-sized communities for the recruitment of the Lowes Regional Distribution Center. The Deal of the Year Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the location or expansion of new businesses in the state of Georgia that meet community economic development goals and involve significant community program support, such as financial or permitting assistance, workforce development, state financial support, etc. This addition to the community will create 600 jobs, investing over $125 million in our community.

Community partnership between Floyd County, the City

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Heather Seckman, Director of Economic Development, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce accepts the award for Deal of the Year for the recruitment of the Lowe’s Regional Distribution Center.

of Rome, the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, RomeFloyd Development Authority, Development Authority of Floyd County, and others paved the way for successful development.

“We are proud to receive this distinguished award and are very humbled by this honor.

Lowe’s has already proven to be a worthy community partner,”

said Chamber Chairman of the Board of Directors, Angie Lewis, President and CEO, Citizens First Bank, a division of Synovus Bank.

Visit the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce website www. romega.com to view available JOBS in Rome and Floyd County including the NEW JOBS at the Lowe’s Regional Distribution Center located on Highway 53.

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NEWCOMER PROFILE

Dr. Ryan Cox Meet the Newest Member of the Pridemore Orthodontics team

Upon entering Pridemore Orthodontics on John Maddox Drive, one is greeted by a portrait of a lion, photographed in Kenya by Dr. Ben Pridemore, an avid nature photographer. The photograph depicts a pride of lions in which a mother watches carefully over her cubs, representing for Dr. Pridemore the concern and care Pridemore Orthodontics, an experienced team focused on customer satisfaction, exemplifies in patient care.

To help continue the legacy of excellent service and care, Dr. Pridemore, who has practiced in Rome for over 40 years, began searching for the right person to join his practice. Dr. Ryan Cox was referred to him by a consultant who described him as an intelligent, motivated, and accomplished young gentleman. The consultant met him at the American Association of Orthodontists’ annual convention. Dr. Pridemore began actively recruiting Dr. Cox in 2010. They developed a personal and professional relationship after traveling together to various out-of-state conferences. In December 2011, Dr. Pridemore asked Dr. Cox to become a partner at Pridemore Orthodontics.

There is no question that Dr. Cox, who at 29, is a remarkable addition. A graduate of the University of Georgia, he earned his B.S. magna cum laude in microbiology from the Honors Program. He then graduated at the top of his class from the Medical College of Georgia where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. After dental school, he completed a three-year orthodontic residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also earned an M.S. In addition, Dr. Cox recently passed the board examination of the American Board of Orthodontics, which requires careful analysis of numerous case studies.

Dr. Pridemore could not be more pleased with his decision, saying that Dr. Cox possesses “God-given 14 October 2012

skills that take many orthodontists years to learn.” Dr. Pridemore expressed particular pleasure that Dr. Cox has already become a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics: “It is very rare just to graduate from school and become a Diplomate of the board.”

A native Georgian, Dr. Cox is similarly enthusiastic and very excited to join the Rome community. “Rome is awesome! We’ve met so many great people; everyone has been very nice.” He and his wife Amy moved to Rome in May and recently celebrated the arrival of their first child, Addison Kate, which, he joked, has left him less time for his hobbies (which include fly fishing, hunting, golf, running, and Georgia football): “Being a new dad takes up every moment of every day, and I couldn’t be happier.”

It is a great honor to welcome this driven and accomplished newcomer into our community.

Congratulations to Dr. Pridemore for finding such a partner, and a warm welcome to Dr. Cox, Amy, and Addison Kate!

Above: The team celebrates with Dr. Ryan Cox for passing the American Orthodontic Boards.

Right: Dr. Ryan Cox with his wife, Amy, and daughter, Addison Kate.

New Members August 2012 B. Stevens Salon Mr. Bobby Stevens 505 E. 2nd Avenue Rome, GA 30161 (706) 204-8772

Big Mattress Outlet Ms. Kelly Charles 1924 Shorter Avenue Rome, GA 30161 (706) 291-1220 www.bigmattressoutlet.com

Factory Automation Systems Mr. Clay Edwards 5139 Southridge Pkwy.

Atlanta, GA 30349 (770) 996-6955 www.factoryautomation.com

Steel King Industries, Inc. Mr. John Cothran 30 Industrial Blvd. SE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 291-2222 www.steelking.com

Winshape Wilderness Ms. Monnie Leigh Meads 2277 Martha Berry Highway Rome, GA 30165 (706) 238-7715 www.winshapewilderness.org

Cedar Creek Construction Mr. Steve Byars 1898 Fosters Mill Road SW Rome, GA 30161 (770) 324-0992

Renewals August 2012 CiCi’s Pizza Greg Dixon Paint Contractor Image Electric Tender Loving Care Givers Ward’s Pharmacy Easter Electrical Construction Co. Country Sportsman Stella Blu Residential Pest Management McRae, Stegall Peek, Harman, Smith & Manning PAGE Foundation Source Care Management ADF Welding & Medical, Inc. Elite Forming Design Solutions, LLC Georgia School for the Deaf Ms. Lee Hight JEM MFG, LLC Jim’s Tire & Service Center Kelly Services Old Fashion Foods, Inc. ServiceMaster by Twins Verizon Wireless 16 October 2012

Advertising Dynamics Airgas South Amanda Corbin Agency American Red Cross Barnhart Crane Community Criminal Justice Foundation Etowah Landing Care & Rehab Mr. Floyd Farless, Attorney Forestar Group, Inc. Fuller & McKay, Attorneys at Law Greene’s Jewelers, Inc. Home Instead Senior Care Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, PC Owens Financial Group, Inc. RJ Young Co. Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Dermatology Center Southern Home Care Services The Three Rivers Singers, Inc. Coosa Valley Chapter, Trout Unlimited WSRM - 93.5 LIFE FM

Did

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Chamber Members can post upcoming events on the Chamber’s Community Calendar at www.romega.com?

Contact Lindy Lee, Director of Membership, at 706-291-7663 or email llee@romega.com for more information!

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Well Done, Bravos!

Congratulations to the 2012 Rome Braves for going from worst to first, and competing in their first playoff game since 2006.

The team’s chances at reaching the playoffs looked in doubt with early struggles throughout the first half of the season. The team only managed to win 18 out of 70 games during this stretch. However, despite the slow start, they were determined to not let it affect the second half of the season.

In the minor leagues, the 140game season is broken down into two halves. The team with the winning record from the first half of the season faces off against the team with the winning record from the second half. The winner of the series then represents the Southern Division in the South Atlantic League Championship against the Nothern Division victors.

During the Minor League AllStar break, the team was able to regroup, restock the roster with new players from the MLB draft, and make adjustments with a few key players.

Those improvements proved extremely successful as the Rome Braves quickly started the second half of the season winning 13 games in a row, setting a Rome Braves record in the process!

They continued winning throughout the the rest of the season and found themselves the second half champions and on their way to their first playoff game in six years to take on the Asheville Tourists.

Although winning the first game in the series, the Braves Double-A squad lost the final two games of the series to Asheville .

Despite the loss, the team looks to have the pieces in place to make another playoff run in 2013.

A special thanks to the players, coaches and staff for an exciting 2012 season for the Greater Rome community. Go BRAVES!

Member Profile Gena Agnew NWGA Regional Cancer Coalition When did you get started kayaking?

I started paddling 10 years ago. Because of an ankle injury, I could no longer run or play tennis and I was desperate to find an outdoor sport. I bought a sit upon kayak and have been enjoying it nearly every weekend since. In fact, after I bought my sit upon, about 20 of my friends have gotten them!

What role does it play in your life?

I love the water, and the peace that you find within minutes of getting on the water. I seem to breathe easier. There are no phones ringing, no computers to draw me in ‌ nothing but the blue herons, kingfishers, ducks, geese, green herons, beavers, deer, an occasional otter, mussels and fish to keep me company. .

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Talent: Kayaking

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Harbin Clinic

Wow Cafe & Wingery

Logical Systems

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Greater Rome Bank 1490 Martha Berry Blvd. www.greaterromebank.com 706-295-9300

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College One Maurice Culberson Drive 706-295-6963

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Greene’s Jewelers 328 Broad Street www.greenesjewelers.com 706-291-7236

2817 Martha Berry Highway www.wowcafe.com 706-291-8969

605 East First Street 706-234-9896 www.logsysinc.com

Kadance Creative

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1 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 310 www.kadancecreative.com 706-232-3011

Unity Christian School 2960 New Calhoun Highway 706-292-0700 www.unitychristianschool.org

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Bella Roma Grill

3126 Cedartown Highway 706-295-0014 www.renaissancemarquis.com

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Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers 312 Broad Street www.fgkjewelers.com 706-291-8811

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Chamber Events 2

Renaissance Marquis

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Location: 228 North 2nd Ave 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Chamber Boardroom 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM

11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

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Economic Development Committee

Membership Orientation

Education & Workforce Committee

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Chamber Boardroom 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Researchers Roundtable

Location: Chamber Boardroom 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

SPEEDLEADS

Technology Squaretable

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Governmental Affairs Committee

Location: Chamber Boardroom 12:00 Noon

Visit the Chamber Calendar at www.romega.com for full event information.

Location: Chamber Boardroom 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Small Business Action Council

Location: Chamber Boardroom 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM October 2012 19

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Chamber Happenings Business After Hours

EXPO Vendor Breakfast <<Business After Hours: Hosted by Heritage First Bank. Pictured are Ms. Kay Chumbler, and Heritage First Bank President, Ryan Earnest, with former Chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors and owner of Appraisal Associates of Rome, Mr. Harry Brock.

SPEEDLEADS

>>EXPO Vendor Breakfast: La Marieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Magretta Hall hosted the annual Business EXPO Vendor Breakfast in September. Over 80 vendors attended to prepare for the upcoming Business EXPO on November 2nd & 3rd. <<SPEEDLEADS: Sixteen Members networked and generated business leads. Eric Labbe, Cartridge World, and Larry Alford, ServiceMaster by Twins, were two of the Ambassadors in attendance.

Small Business Action Council

>>Small Business Action Council: IEE Consulting Owner, Tim Naddy, presented Fourth Quarter Forecasting to the SBAC in September.

Ribbon Cuttings American Cancer Society

United Way

Ribbon cutting for the NEW Cancer Resource Center, located in Redmond Regional Medical Center, was held in August.

United Way Director, Rich Lampkin, cuts the ribbon for their new location at 9 East 3rd Street.

The UPS Store

FS Comm

The ribbon cutting for the recently renovated UPS Store, located in the Central Plaza Shopping Center, was held in early September.

The ribbon cutting for FS Commâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NEW location at 316 East 7th Street was celebrated in mid-September.

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