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COMMERCIAL LISTINGS 611 TURNER MCCALL BLVD. ROME, GA | 706.291.0202 |

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

233 Broad St • $1,499,000 Great location in the heart of Historic Downtown Rome GA. Potential to expand the upstairs and add additional loft rental income.

Gorgeous 3 BR, loft apt upstairs w/ beautiful kitchen, LR, bar.

Debra McDaniel 706-506-1987

COMMERCIAL

510 W. Belmont • $725,000

FOR SALE

This property currently operates as a chiropractor clinic. The owner is selling the land and building will retire. The Redmond Rdand • $580 is adjacent to thealignment Walmart in Thisproperty is an automotive Georgia. businessCalhoun, that has been in Craig McDaniel operation since706-676-5092 1985. The equipment stays with the building and it includes a heavy duty lift. This building is located one block of Shorter Ave. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

410 E 1st • $199,000 Historical Downtown Rome Renovated and ready to sell – main lobby area has fireplace and hardwoods – 5 offices kitchen and half bath upgrades and new cabinets.

Christi Cates 706-331-0437

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410 E 1 St • $199,000 0 Travelers Path • $490,000

Historical Downtown Rome Renovated and ready to sell Calhoun , Ga - Great location on – main lobby area hasfor fireplace Interstate exit Loop Ideal food and 102 Stone •fast $750,000 hardwoods, 5 offices, kitchen and restaurant or retail businesses.

Family owned greenhouse & half bath upgrades and new Russell Rogers 706-346-0400 nursery operation cabinets.in Gordon County, GA.Cates Multiple structures Christi 706-331-0437

sitting on 3.5 acres of commercial & residential zoned space. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

106 Pearl St • $2,500,000

26 Chateau • $299,000

For Lease or For Sale - SHOPPING Great investment opportunity! Great CENTER IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA!! location, land, building, and 40208 square feet with eight leasable equipment! Must see! spaces, five are leased. Built in 2006, Andy Kight 706-346-1564 Lease $1,850/mn Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

227 Eden Valley • $399,000

38866.8+/Richardson Rd • $1,200,000 acre surrounds one of the

106 Pearl • $2,550,000 1013 N 5th AveSt • $350,000 For Lease or For Sale

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289 River St • $419,000 This is a family owned and operated self-serve car wash, laundromat, and storage center all located in the heart of downtown Calhoun, Georgia.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

289Ave River St • $459,000 404 Shorter • $235,000

This is a family owned and

Excellent location with maximum viability. operated self-serve Great commercial building on busycar wash, few 9-hole golfSupply course in and Floyd Co. SHOPPING CENTER IN NORTHWEST Recently vacated ABC Facility Currently a medical officesquare but cam be Shorter Ave. Over 5,500sqft with laundromat, and storage center all Includes 3 buildings and clubhouse.

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40208 feet with 4.63AC510 in Calhoun, GA. 3 Building, Ave706252-9123 A • $529,650 John Maddox $199,900 used111 foreight other businesses..

5th•Ave offers 3 located Johnand Davenport • of $139,000 showroom warehouse, large in the heart downtown Von leasable spaces, five are 15,423, 8,940, and 3,445 sqft.

FiveCraig homes built in the 1920’s on Office bldg located inhighly the heart rollup1200 high traffic countBuilt whichin can2006, be door corner lot. Shorter Ave &on busy sq feet building Calhoun, Georgia. or Earl 706-346-8012. leased.

Lease McDaniel 706-676-5092 advantageous to$1,850/mn. most community. businesses.

Avenue A in the central downtown of the medical 3 Lawrence Street.Drive.

John Craig Davenport Building is McDaniel 706-676-5092 Brooke 706-506-2294 area of Rome, GA. Each lot is private offices w/restrooms, 7 Craig McDaniel ideal for a706-676-5092 small retail shop, CraigTemple McDaniel 706-676-5092.

10,000 square feet. Walking exam rooms, lab, large upstairs clinic, beauty salon or business distance of Floyd Medical Center, storage room. office. Near restaurants, Broad Street and the Publix Russell Rogers 706-346-0400 shopping, motels. Craig Shopping Center. Craig McDaniel McDaniel 706-676-5092 706-676-5092

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE 510 Ave A • $529,650 Office bldg located in the heart of the medical community. 3 private offices w/restrms, 7 exam rooms, lab, lrg upstairs storage rm.

Russell Rogers 706-346-0400.

1882 N. Main St • $695,000 This commercial property is strategically located right between Old Hwy 27 (North Main St.) and Hwy 27 By-pass with access to both. Great location for restaurant or retail businesses.

Russell Rogers 706-346-0400.

510 Riverside Pkwy 304 E 2nd Ave • $2,375/mo Several spaces to lease in an o ce Ste A $1,475/mo • Ste B complex. space 1- 3600 sq $975/mo • Ste C $700/mo ft-$3600; minimum two year Incredible visibility and lease space 2-2700 sq ft- $2700; Immediate location recognition minimum two year lease space for your clients and customers.

3- several small o ces that the Lots parking. Ave Landlord pays 406ofShorter • $175,000 W will 11th St •for $350,000 owner lease $275.00 to taxes, Ins., Maintenance. Tenant Property owned by Bill Shorter University and is $350.00 per month. Craig pays isutilities.

Temple Very attractive & easily accessible medical used for housing staff or faculty. Sits directly on McDaniel 706-676-5092 706-409-0016. office bldg.. Single Structure w/ample the north side of Shorter Ave and is surrounded parking 2 lrg office, reception area, and by valuable commercial properties that benefit more. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092 from the high traffic count on the busy highway.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

3100 Maple Rd • $119,900

3 John Davenport • $121,900

1200 sq feet building on busy John Davenport Good commercial building with over 1750sqft, located on a good corner lot with Drive. Building is ideal for a small retail shop, clinic, beauty salon or business office. Near great visibility, and a busy intersection. restaurants, shopping, motels. Lease $1,000/mn Earl Robinson 706-346-8012.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

137 E 1st St • $2,300/mo Formerly operated as City Market Antiques. Approx 10,000 sq feet of warehouse and retail space available for lease. 2300.00 per month 55/45 split of rst month 904 Ave and • $160,000 rent.Kingston Loading dock roll up door Debra Includesavailable.

3 buildings. 1st bldg is McDaniel a 1200 sqft commercial706-506-1987. building presently rented, and operating as the North Mesa Tavern. 2nd bldg is a residential home with 2BR, 1BA, and is rented.

3rd bldg is a two-bay commercial/automotive building, and is vacant.

Earl Robinson 706-346-8012

603 Turner McCall Blvd $2,850/mo Prime commercial property. 13 offices, 4 restrooms, over 4,000sqft building. Brooke Temple 706-506-2294

260 N 5th Ave • $160,000

Office bldg. at intersection of N 5th & Ave A & W 3rd. Great potential for mixed use residential, retail, multi-family, housing or a hotel. Craig McDaniel 706-346-8012

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

3035 Martha Berry Hwy • $489,000 Former automobile & tractor dealership building w/a lrg parcel behind the structure that can be used as a display lot for vehicles, tractors or recreational vehicles. Great showroom w/glass all around.

Building is located on busy Hwy 27.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

3221 Martha Berry Blvd Great Location with high tra c count. Bldg is under new ownership with improve- ments being made. New roof, new drop ceiling for tenant, new restrooms.

1200 Dean • $174,900 Owner will St build out to suit tenant with adjust- ment to monthly lease Great amount. exposure with high traffic count. $4,800/ mo.

Debra Potential for office 706-506-1987. space, retail, McDaniel laundromat, florist, insurance, mortgage co etc. Also, will consider two year lease for 1250.00 per month. Debra McDaniel 706-506-1987

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

226 Club • $216,000 61 Georgia Ave • $283,000 460 Richardson Rd 110 Edwards • $459,000 329-331 Garden • $129,900 Two four unit, single story, four 13 apartment units and one 44 units in Calhoun, GA in Ten one bedroom, one bath RENTED $525. PER MONTH MarthaMATURE Berry Blvd • $4,800 McCall Blvd • $2,875 sided brick apartments in Trion, • $2,375 on a quiet city3221 that lie in603 theTurner heart of Gordon County. One mile304A fromE 2nd Ave apartments street LADIES. 4 sided brick, 3706 Turkey Mnt Rd •house $2,500 Greatthe location withvinyl high traffic count under new Georgia located less than one half beautiful Summerville, Georgia.

I-75. 24 one bedroom units and in Calhoun, GA. Built in 1985, trimmed, no maintenance.

Incredible visibility and Immediate location Prime commercial property.

13 offices, 4 Approx 7500 sq ft according toThe ownerowner also manages the ownership being New mile from Mt. Vernon Mills.

Units 20 two bedroom units.

Onefor your clients units owned and managed bywith improvements Included is made. the separate lot recognition andare customers.

Main restrooms, over 4,000sqft building. room to expand sq feet. are two bedroom, and one bath.

Totalto 11,000properties. roof, new drop ceiling apt for tenant, new duplex could Units are leased on section was constructed 1978 same family that constructed behind another floorin approx +/- 3400.the Top floor 2 suites $2,375 Brooke Temple 706-506-2294 electric, no gas. UnitsDebra rentMcDaniel month706-506-1987monthly. Craig McDaniel and the newest sectiona month in 1985. them. owners the Owner bewillbuilt with power stub-out restrooms. buildon out to suit tenant for approx 6800 sqft. The Landlord pays have kept to month with very little turnover.

706-676-5092. $2,268,000. Craig McDaniel rentTenant ratespays low in order to with keep the to monthly and sewer tap in place. Von adjustment lease amount. $4,800 taxes, Ins., Maintenance. utilities.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092xx 706-676-5092. turnover low. Craig McDaniel Debra McDanielLambert 706-252-9123.

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5. ANNOUNCEMENT

Candor USA New employer brings jobs to Rome and Floyd County.

CONTENTS 4 Chairman’s Message 4 Community Events 9 Renaissance Marquis 11 Ribbon Cuttings 13 New Members

6. MANUFACTURING

Carlsen Precision Manufacturing Carlsen opens their doors and begins

13 Renewing Members 13 Ambassador Spotlight 14 Geek Week 14 Leadership Rome 15 Visitor's Guide/Map

production in Rome and Floyd County.

7. BUSINESS

Jowers-Sklar Insurance Second generation family business continues to thrive after forty years.

8. BUSINESS

The Stitchery Learn about the unique destination store in Rome and Floyd County.

10. EDUCATION

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOV 2

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT BUSINESS EXPO

Experience Business EXPO After Hours at 5:30 p.m. at the Forum River Center. Admission is $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Please register at www.romega.com NOV 3

BUSINESS EXPO

Greetings Momentum Readers

Join the Rome Floyd Chamber at the Forum River Center for Business EXPO. All booths are sold out, visit www.romega.com for more information.

NOV 4

NAMI WALKS ROME/NWGA

NAMI Walks for Mental Health on November 4, 2017. The walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Heritage Park. To register visit www.namiwalks.org.

NOV 4

CAREGIVER JOB FAIR

Home Instead Senior Care is looking for caring & compassionate CareGivers to become a part of their team. The Job Fair will be held at 701 Broad Street, Suite 305, on November 4, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

NOV 4-6

SEW HOLIDAY

The Stitchery hosts Sew Holiday November 4-6. The event will offer classes focused on embroidery, serging, sewing and vinyl projects. Admission is $399 and tickets can be purchases at www.thestitcheryrome.com.

NOV 13-17

THE FESTIVE 5

A five night event to kick off the holiday season at Mount Berry Mall. The five night event kicks off on November 13. To learn more visit www.thefestivefive.com NOV 18

'THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON’ - BY R.O.M.E.

The Chamber Players of the South Orchestra, The Dance Centre & Baird Ballet, R.O.M.E. Children’s Chorus & Soloists perform 'The Spirit of the Season’ at the Rome City Auditorium. The concerts begins at 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. and admission is $5.

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Happy November, everyone! We are reaping a bountiful harvest in Rome and Floyd County as we have much to be thankful for this year. We are especially thankful for you, our members. In this month’s MOMENTUM you will read about Carlsen Precision Manufacturing opening their doors in the Floyd County Industrial Park. “Good stuff, eh!” We also feature the wonderful legacy of Jowers-Sklar Insurance as they celebrate forty years in business. We catch up with Dr. Donald Green, President, Georgia Highlands College and learn about their impactful growth.

Additionally, you can read about Bob Shinn, John Good and team at Candor USA announcing their investment of $39 million in Rome and Floyd County and the creation of 675 jobs over the next five years.

What a tremendous positive impact this will have on our community! We learn about The Stitchery making news in the state and around the nation. We congratulate the 2017-2018 Leadership Rome Class and celebrate our new and renewing members. Again, we have so much to be thankful for as we live and work in picturesque Rome and Floyd County.

Our Chamber has been working hard to capture and celebrate ALL our members’ growth and expansions.

Please call on us at the Chamber to provide resources for you and your business at 706.291.7663 and we encourage you to meet our staff who are ready and eager to serve you. We hope you enjoy reading this month’s issue of MOMENTUM.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT LINE-X OF ROME

Join Line-X of Rome for an evening of networking at their store, 20 Armuchee Connector. The event will begin at

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5:30 p.m. and is free to Chamber members.

DEC 9

MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS WITH THE ROME SYMPHONY

Experience the wonder and charm of the holiday season through music and song. Maestro Rolando Salazar of the Atlanta Opera conducts the Orchestra on December 9, at Rome City Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at romesymphony.org DEC 12

SPEED NETWORKING

Small Business Action Council hosts Speed Networking at the Rome Floyd Chamber on December 12. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is free to Chamber members.

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John Quinlivan CEO, Redmond Regional Medical Center 2017 Chairman of the Board, Rome Floyd Chamber

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Candor USA

Company Headquarters to create 675 jobs in Rome and Floyd County

Dan Chapman, CEO of Chapman Office Interiors, shows Candor's office design to Jamie Doss, Mayor of Rome and Ameriprise Financial, and Evie McNiece, Rome City Commission and Accounting Solutions Plus.

John Quinlivan, Chairman of Rome Floyd Chamber and CEO of Redmond Regional Medical Center, Jamie Doss, Mayor of Rome, Rhonda Wallace, Chair of Floyd County Commission, Bob Shinn, CEO of Candor USA, and John Good, COO and Co-founder of Candor, celebrate the announcement of Candor USA. A group of Candor employees gather to celebrate the announcement of Candor USA.

The Rome Floyd Chamber, the City of Rome and Floyd County announced on October 19,2017 that Candor USA will invest $39 million in Rome and Floyd County and create 675 jobs over the next five years.

Candor has developed a smartphone app and chatbot to help Millennial consumers find appropriate health care coverage plans. The app and its associated software platform also incorporate tools and support for partner insurance agencies, health insurance carriers, and health care providers. In addition to providing access to health care coverage plans for Millennial consumers, Candor enables secure and instant transactions and provides agents and carriers with the ability to visualize market trends and business performance.

“Our community is home to approximately 100,000 people, with a median age of 35, representing a significant group of Millennials,” said John Good, COO and co-founder, Candor. “We launched Candor to make health insurance simple to buy and easy to understand for this population. This is essential, because 97% of Americans don’t know what their health insurance covers, and 63% of bankruptcies are due to unexpected health expenses,” he said. “We’re pleased to choose Rome as our headquarters, and excited to bring new professional jobs, and a vibrant company culture, to this welcoming city.”

The company has created more than 40 jobs to date in Floyd County, and plans to lease several office spaces in Downtown Rome. “We are thrilled Candor has chosen

Rome and Floyd County as its home. Access to health insurance is of vital importance to our community. We have an infrastructure and skilled labor force in place, ready to meet the day to day operations of this innovative business model.” Said City of Rome Mayor Jamie Doss.

“This is a tremendous gain for Rome and Floyd County," said Rhonda Wallace, Floyd County Commission Chair.

“With the announcement of Candor, quality jobs are added in our community, attracting more bright, young professionals and further solidifying Rome and Floyd County as an Innovation and Technology Hub.” “We congratulate Bob Shinn, John Good and the rest of the team at Candor, and are grateful for the relationships developed over the years that brought them to Rome and Floyd County,” said chair of the Rome Floyd Chamber, John Quinlivan. “Candor appreciates our Quality of Life, vibrant downtown, and rivers and hills which are attractive to their current workforce and will, they know, help attract the future workers upon whom we will all depend.”

Special thank you to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Power Company, City of Rome, Floyd County, the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority, the Development Authority of Floyd County, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and Floyd County Schools College and Career Academy for their support.

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MANUFACTURING

Carlsen Precision Manufacturing Opens Impressive Plant Rome and Floyd County Welcomes First Canadian Company

A group of staff, city and county officials and Chamber members celebrate the Grand Opening of Carlsen Precision Manufacturing with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Steve Caslick, Vice President of Operations for Larsen and Shaw Limited, Mary Jane Bushell, President and CEO of Carlsen Precision Manufacturing, and John Larsen, Founder of Larsen and Shaw Limited, stand at the front entrance of the Rome and Floyd County location.

The Carlsen Precision Manufacturing staff listens as President Mary Jane Bushell presents history of the company.

Carlsen Precision Manufacturing celebrated their grand opening on October 17, 2017. The manufacturing company does precision metal stamping and automated high speed manufacturing of component parts and assemblies serving different industries. The Canadian based company announced that their first United States location would be in Rome in September of 2016. Carlsen Precision is focused on working closely with regional customers AND MANUFACTURERS to produce an expanded product line. Since the announcement, Carlsen Precision Manufacturing has been hard at work building a 27,000 square foot building in Floyd County Industrial Park. The building is designed with expansion in mind so that another 45,000 square feet can be added.

“We have a plan to grow,” said Mary Jane Bushell President and CEO of Carlsen Precision Manufacturing. “We chose this location for the purpose of growing our operations in Rome and Floyd County.”

"We welcome Carlsen Precision Manufacturing as they open their doors in the Floyd County Industrial Park," said Rhonda Wallace, Chair of Floyd County Board of Commissioners and Citizens First- Synovus. "We congratulate John Larsen, Mary Jane Bushell, Steve Caslick and their team on their beautiful new location."

The Carlsen Precision team is currently made up of four employees with plans on growing even more. The team has additionally hired an intern from Floyd County’s College and Career Academy. The company projects to be at 30 employees in a few years. One of the many reasons Carlsen Precision decided to locate in Rome and Floyd County was the training and knowledge taking place at Floyd County’s College and Career Academy and Georgia Northwestern Technical College.

“Having companies like Carlsen Precision Manufacturing moving into our area is a great asset,” said Eric Waters, CEO of Floyd County Schools College and Career Academy. "We met with Carlsen prior to their decision to locate to Rome and Floyd County to offer any assistance we could that would be of benefit their company. After Carlsen made their decision to locate in Rome and Floyd County, Wright Edge, our Work Based Learning Coordinator, began to work with them to place student interns with their company. “We were able to place a student intern with Carlsen that will start effective January 5, 2017,” said Wright Edge. “We look forward to working with them and helping our students train to be future employees at their Rome and Floyd County Location.”

Carlsen Precision Manufacturing plans to invest $7,000,000 over a three year period and will adjust as the company grows.“We are excited to have Rome and Floyd County’s first Canadian company here, and even more excited that we are their first United States location,” said John Quinlivan, Chairman of the Rome Floyd Chamber and CEO of Redmond Regional Medical Center.

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Jowers-Sklar Insurance

BUSINESS

Second Generation Family Business Celebrates 40 Years and Experiences Growth

Mrs. Jerrie Jowers is joined by daughter Lauren Jowers Sklar and granddaughters Emma and Abby Sklar.

Marc Sklar, Owner of Jowers-Sklar Insurance, and Scott Preston, President of Citizens First Bank- Synovus, network at Jowers-Sklar Insurance 40 year celebration.

Jowers-Sklar Insurance celebrates 40 years with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration.

Samuel Dewey Jowers started the Dewey Jowers Insurance Agency in October of 1977. Mr. Jowers started his business without a single client, and only his wife to help him. Mr. Jowers purchased Barba, Hall and Hogg in 1999 shortly after his Son-in-law Marc Sklar joined the business in 1998. The company has now grown to 13 employees today and it serves not only Rome and Floyd County but also different areas around the country. When Mr. Jowers passed away in 2003, his son-in-law purchased the business and began to build on its firm foundation.

“There are a lot of great insurance agencies in Rome and Floyd County,” said Marc Sklar, Owner of Jowers-Sklar Insurance. “We have many clients in Rome and Floyd County, but we didn’t want to just continue passing around clients between different firms. It was important that we find something to help our firm grow by providing expertise to specific business categories."

The personal and business insurance clients in Rome and Floyd County make up about 50 to 60 percent of Jowers Sklar Insurance, but Mr. Sklar wanted to grow their business and their imprint outside of the community. Mr. Sklar decided that niche insurance would be the best way to grow their business. Niche insurance, allowed the firm to specialize in several different areas including franchise restaurants, franchise child care centers and equipment rental facilities.. “Everyone wants an expert,” said Mr. Sklar. “We pride ourselves in being that expert in those niches. We research meticulously and learn everything we can about the area.”

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The expertise in these niches has allowed the firm to write business in 14 states and growing. Jowers-Sklar Insurance has become a known name around the country, while continuing to remain prevalent in the Rome and Floyd County community.

“It all started right here in Rome and Floyd County for us,” said Mr. Sklar. “It is so important for us to be a part of this community and to continue to grow here and provide jobs for hardworking members of the community.”

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BUSINESS

The Stitchery

Adds a Unique Thread to Rome and Floyd County

An Advanced Class is in full swing at The Stitchery.

Shop Where

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Stephanie Bradshaw, Co-Owner of The Stitchery, and Susan Horton, Co-Owner of The Stitchery, sit on a bed donated by Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet to display quilts.

Stephanie Bradshaw, LR XXXV, and Susan Horton, Co-Owners of The Stitchery, combine Ms. Bradshaw's love of interior design with Ms. Horton's passion for sewing to create a unique shoppe in Rome and Floyd County. The Stitchery offers fabrics, sewing machines, vinyl, classes and more to the Northwest Georgia. The shoppe has become a destination shop for sewing enthusiasts and quilters from all over the Southeast.

Since opening over five and a half years ago the shoppe has grown so much that the women had to move its location to 9 Central Plaza. The new location offers more retail space and large classrooms for classes.

“We wanted to grow organically, and at the same time we wanted to offer our clients the best service,” said Ms. Bradshaw. “Moving our store allowed us to give our customers more options and even more room to learn.”2017 has been a great year for The Stitchery, and Ms. Bradshaw and Ms. Horton are thrilled with the growth. The store has even been named one of University of Georgia’s Bulldog 100 as a fast-growing business owned or operated by UGA Alumni. In addition to the honor of Bulldog 100 the store was featured in the Fall/Winter issue of Quilt Sampler. The Stitchery is already a destination for many quilters when vacationing, and the magazine brings even more attention to the Rome and Floyd County business.

“Being featured in Quilt Sampler has already led to purchases from California, Oregon, Washington and New Hampshire,” said Ms. Bradshaw.

“The magazine is used somewhat as a guide for quilters and we expect a lot of visitors who found us through the magazine.” Ms. Bradshaw and Ms. Horton recently spoke to the Board of Directors at the Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau about the impact they are having in the community.

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“It’s been a great ride,” said Ms. Bradshaw. “We both never could have dreamed of all this.” The Stitchery is already looking toward what is next for their business, following the latest trends and offering unique classes to the area. To learn more about The Stitchery, visit their shoppe, 9 Central Plaza, or visit the website at www.thestitcheryrome.com.

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MEMBER MOMENT

Renaissance Marquis Celebrates 20 Years!

Blake Ray, Executive Director of Renaissance Marquis, in the lobby of the assisted living facility.

Renaissance Marquis is celebrating twenty years of serving the greatest generation in Rome and Floyd County. Renaissance Marquis offers three levels of care for its residents including independent, personal and Alzheimer’s or dementia care. The senior living facility works hard to take care of their residents and offer them a quality lifestyle while living at Renaissance Marquis. "Our goal is to keep our residents safe and enhance their quality of life while they are here," said Executive Director, Blake Ray. The staff at the facility work diligently each day to make every resident feel at home with ongoing activities, caring staff and luxury style rooms. "We are humbled to be serving the greatest generation," said Mr. Ray. "Many of the residents here were in the military and fought for the freedom we have today, and for that we are so thankful. It makes us want to work even harder to help them live their fullest life here at Renaissance Marquis."

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EDUCATION

Georgia Highlands College

Dr. Donald Green, President of Georgia Highlands College stands in the courtyard at the main campus in Floyd County.

Dr. Donald Green, President of Georgia Highlands College, spends time with students in the Student Center at the Floyd County Campus.

Georgia Highlands College opened its doors in 1970 as Floyd Junior College. The college was built on property originally owned by Jim Morris, and on November 5, 1968, Floyd County voters approved a bond issued for $3,215,000 to finance the purchase of land, grading and improvements of the site, and construction. The school began with 545 students on one campus and now has expanded to five campus locations with over 6,000 students. The Floyd County campus remains the heartbeat of Georgia Highlands College.

“The Floyd campus enrolls a fourth of our student body and serves as the central point of operations for all of our locations and as our original site,” said President Dr. Donald Green. “There is so much history within the 47 years the college has been in Rome. GHC succeeds when our students succeed, and that happens when there is a strong partnership between GHC and the community. It’s this togetherness of college and community that will continue to benefit the students and future workforce of Northwest Georgia beyond anything else.”

Fact: Floyd County voters gave the land to the State of Georgia to establish the college.

The school has not only grown in student size and campus locations over the last four decades, but also with degrees. Georgia Highlands offers Associate Degrees in Arts and Science with over 30 areas of study, and has recently added two new bachelor’s degrees to their catalogue, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. These are additions to GHC’s four-year offerings, which already included a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Dental Hygiene. These programs are a perfect fit for the Rome and Floyd County community that is known as a medical hub and has a thriving industry.

“The Rome Floyd Community has a large number of healthcare-based employers and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management meets a need for a still rapidly growing job industry, and also helps establish Georgia Highlands College as the destination for Healthcare Education in Northwest Georgia,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs, Renva Watterson.

Georgia Highlands College has become a name recognized around the state and around the country. The college was recently named a top ten value college by Great Value College and designated one of the most affordable nursing programs in the country by GeriatricNursing.com and named as the most affordable four-year college in Georgia by Scholarship Owl. At the state level, Georgia Highlands College is making a name for itself with its impressive $149 million economic impact for the 2016 Fiscal Year.

“Approaching an economic impact of nearly $150 million is a milestone for us at GHC,” said Dr. Green.

“We have worked hard to enroll more students, and to graduate more students. Our goal is to continue directly impacting and supporting the community by graduating career-ready students with little to no debt upon completion by serving as the University System of Georgia’s primary access institution in the region. This coupled with adding more degree programs that serve our local labor market, like our new Bachelor’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and our Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management, helps us to continuously strengthen our partnership with communities throughout Northwest Georgia and grow our economic impact year after year.”

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RIBBON CUT TINGS

Locomex Rome Federico Gimenez, Owner of Locomex Rome, is joined by Chamber members, family, and staff as he cuts the ribbon celebrating the Grand Opening of Locomex Rome, 201 Broad Street.

McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe, LLP McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe celebrate their new location in Bridgepoint Plaza with a Business After Hours and a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The law firm has been in Rome since 1899. The firm handles corporation and individual matters of all sizes.

Line-X of Rome Steve Irmscher, Owner of Line-X of Rome, was joined by his father, City Commissioner Bill Irmscher, staff, family, friends and members of the community as they celebrated Line-X of Rome, 20 Armuchee Connector, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Line-X of Rome specializes in tough, durable protective coatings and spray-on bedliners.

Jowers-Sklar Insurance Three generations come together for a photo celebrating the fortieth business anniversary for Jowers-Sklar Insurance with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their office on East 2nd Avenue. The family owned insurance firm offers home, auto, business insurance and more.

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RIBBON CUT TINGS

Carlsen Precision Manufacturing Carlsen Precision Manufacturing celebrated their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Canadian company produces hinges and is located in the Floyd County Industrial Park.

Farmers Insurance Alma Roman Agency Alma Roman, Owner of Farmers Insurance - Alma Roman Agency, is joined by family, friends, employees and Chamber members as she cuts the ribbon celebrating one year in business. Farmers Insurance - Alma Roman Agency, 5 5th Avenue, offers insurance for auto, home, life, and more.

Living Proof Recovery

Claudia Hamilton, Executive Director of Living Proof Recovery, is joined by Board Members, Volunteers, and Chamber members as she cuts the ribbon celebrating Living Proof Recovery. Living Proof Recovery, 408 Shorter Ave, offers peer support for those seeking long term recovery from substance abuse.

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RENEWING AND NEW MEMBERS

Ambassador Spotlight

Renewing Members • 2Work Staffing

• Personnel Staffing, Inc.

• Advance Rehab & Consulting

• PrimeCare Nursing Services, Inc.

• Alliant Health Plans, Inc.

• Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc.

• Blood Assurance, Inc.

• Republic Finance

• Blue Fin Sushi and Grill Restaurant

• RIFF- Rome International Film

Alma Roman

Farmers Insurance- Alma Roman

Festival

• Cheryl Riner Hodge, Artist • Cox, Byington, Twyman & Johnson, LLP

• Rolan Business Machine Co., Inc.

• F & P Georgia

• Rome City Brewing

• Farmers Insurance - John Burnette

• Rome City Schools Board of Education

• Floyd HomeCare • General Shale Brick

• Rummel Stampings, Inc.

• Greene's Jewelers, Inc.

• Salmon Funeral Home

• Harbin Clinic LLC

• S.I. Storey Lumber Co.

• Home Instead Senior Care

• Smoothie King

• J Supply Company

• Subway East

• Kiwanis Club of Rome

• Subway West

• Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly PC

• Talley Insurance Services, Inc.

• Lieberman Family Chiropractic

• The Bailey Company, Inc.

• Liverett Fabricating Co.

• The Big Mattress Outlet

• Mercy Care Rome, Inc.

• The Spires at Berry College

• Mohawk Industries

• Tiernan & Patrylo, Inc.

• Northwest Exterminating Co.

• Troy's Bar-B-Que

• NW Georgia Living

• Unity Christian School

• O'Charley's

• Wire Tech Ltd. • Wells Fargo

Why did you become an Ambassador?

For years, I have enjoyed these benefits.

I felt that it was time to give back what I have received and become actively involved and support the growth and development of all the business owners in our city and county.

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Candor USA Inc. Andrew Kendrick 401 Broad Street, Suite 201 Rome, GA 30161 (706) 252-8077 www.candorinsurance.com

Chapman Office Interiors Theresa Chapman 975 Cobb Place Boulevard, Suite 117 Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 794-0604 www.chapmanofficeinteriors.com

Edward Jones Robert Early 158 Shorter Ave NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 844-7911

Rome Memorial Park Wesley Henderson 2446 Cedartown Highway Rome, GA 30161 (706) 290-0990

Rome Inn & Suites Lisa McGinnis 21 Chateau Drive Rome, GA 30161 (706) 232-9551

Go to the Business Directory at www.romega.com for a complete listing of Rome Floyd Chamber members!

What is your favorite Chamber event and why?

The Business EXPO is my favorite Chamber event. This is the opportunity for all business professionals to showcase what they have worked so hard to build, and what they are proud to be a part of. It is also a platform for all business professionals to come together, share ideas and get to know one another. It is a very supportive environment where the Chamber does an excellent job of promoting the event as a major community tradition.

Are you interested in being a Chamber Ambassador?

Contact Jeanne Krueger at jkrueger@romega.com

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CHAMBER EVENTS

Technology SquareTable's Geek Week

Kickoff Breakfast

Geek Week Rome is a community-wide celebration of technology, innovation, and all things geeky October 16-20, 2017 in Rome, Georgia. Organized by the Technology SquareTable of the Rome Floyd Chamber. This week-long celebration is a chance for everyone to gather around common geeky activities. Want more Geek? Visit www.romega.com and learn about Confluence in April of 2018.

Geek Week Trivia with YPR

Chamber Members celebrate Geek Week with Breakfast.

Robotics Showcase Business After Hours

Pete McDonald, ChairElect Rome Floyd Chamber and President of Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and Stacey Brown, JBM Office Solutions, talk to the crowd at Business After Hours hosted by JBM Office Solutions.

Hack-a-Thon

Young Professionals of Rome joined Technology SquareTable for Geek Week Trivia at Harvest Moon/ Dark Side of the Moon.

Dr. John Grout, Professor of Creative Technologies at Berry College, leads visitors on a tour around HackBerry Lab before the visitors start building their own creations at the Hack-aThon event.

Darlington students learn how to use a robot that students at Floyd County Schools College and Career Academy built.

Leadership Rome Class of XXXV Jackson Abercrombie

Kristi Kent

Brandon Ball

Stephanie Nichols

Professional Screening & Information (PSI)

United Community Bank

Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau Rome Cleaners

Mark Bell

John Parker

Georgia Power

Floyd County Board of Education

Ballard Betz

Amber Patton

Citizen First-Synovus

Rome Floyd Chamber

Stephanie Bradshaw

Missy Ragland

The Stitchery

Redmond Regional Medical Center

Jan Caldwell

Lynn Rousseau

Big Time Products

Erin de Mesquita Hospitality House

John Goodrich

Open Door Children's Home

Kasey Salas Floyd Medical Center

Floyd Medical CenterLean Six Sigma

Randy Self

Hope Jones

Juan Pablo Selle

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City of Rome Coosa Country Club

Leadership Rome XXXV gathers in front of the Rome Floyd Chamber as they prepare to go to their first session of the year.

Sommer Robinson

Beth Wardlaw

Floyd County E-911

Darlington School

Ryan Streeter

Cassandra Wheeler

Active Pest Control

Georgia Power-Plant Hammond

Lisa Swardenski

Courtnay Williams

Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.

City of Rome

Julie Tomlin

Harley Yancey

Floyd County District Attorney's

Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson

Office

& Davis, LLP

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Visitor’s Guide Downtown Rome

Downtown Points of Interest 1

Rome Floyd Chamber

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Rome & Floyd County Library

3

Rome City Hall

4 The City Clocktower 5 Historic DeSoto Theatre 6 Historic Floyd County Courthouse 7

Myrtle Hill Cemetery

8 Heritage Park 9 Tennis Complex & Barron Stadium 10 The Forum & Town Green 11 Rome Area History Museum

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12 Downtown Welcome Center

Rome Floyd Chamber

Floyd Points of Interest

YOU ARE HERE!

MUSEUMS:

11 Rome Area History Museum 13 Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum 14 Chieftain’s Museum

PARKS & ATTRACTIONS: 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Rome Floyd Visitors Bureau Ridge Ferry Park Mount Berry Mall Lock and Dam Park Stonebridge Golf Course Richard B. Russell Regional Airport Coosa Valley Fairgrounds Historic Cave Spring

EDUCATION: 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Shorter University Berry College Georgia Highlands / Heritage Hall Darlington School GA Northwestern Technical College Unity Christian School St. Mary’s Catholic School Montessori School of Rome Georgia Highlands College Georgia School for the Deaf

HEALTH CARE: 33 34 35 35 36

Redmond Regional Medical Center Harbin Clinic Floyd Medical Center Kindred Hospital Harbin/Tony Warren Cancer Center

SPORTS:

37 State Mutual Stadium 38 Rome Tennis Center at Berry College

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Advertiser’s Index

2......... Toles, Temple & Wright, 611 Turner McCall Blvd, 706-291-0202, TolesTemple.com 7.......... Farrell's Frame & Design, 116 Broad St, 706-584-7816, farrellsframeanddesign.com 8 ......... Greene’s Jewelers, 328 Broad St., 706-291-7236, greenesjewelers.com 9 ......... Hanging Around Rome by Studio Siri, 1205 Dean Ave., 706-409-3022, studiosiri.com 16 ........ Ford, Gittings & Kane, 312 Broad St., 706-291-8811, fgkjewelers.com 15 | Momentum

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