December 2017

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Balta Home USA

Traditions of Rome, Inc.

North Georgia Equipment

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Published by Rome Floyd Chamber

December 2017

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COMMERCIAL LAND 611 TURNER MCCALL BLVD. ROME, GA | 706.291.0202 | WWW.TOLESTEMPLE.COM

John Davenport • $99,500 This property has 209 feet of road frontage on John Davenport Dr. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

460 Rich ar dson Rd • $769,500 Valuable commercial property lying less than one half mile from Hwy 53 with close proximity to Interstate 75.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

201 Porch Loop • $1,447,200 This property is being marketed for its commercial value. The property is in close proximity ti I-75 and it lies on Richardson Rd which connects Hwy 53 and Union Grove Rd. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

Hwy411 at CallierSprings• $1,500,000 14.36 acres of prime commercial land that lies at the intersection of Hwy 411 and Callier Springs Rd. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

180 Burling t on Rd • $250,000 This is an ideal property for a warehouse, storage facility, healthcare facility or small business. 2.98 acres.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

Joh n Phillps • $79,000 1.03 acre parcel of commercial land lying just behind Zorba's Restaurant in the city limits of Cedartown, Georgia.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

1743 M ar t h a Ber r y • $399,000 2.03 of prime commercial property within the city limits of Cedartown Georgia. Road frontage on Hwy 27 and Cherokee Dr. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

Redm on d Cir cle • $948,000 6.32+/- acres commercial on Redmond Cir /Rogers Dr. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

Turkey M t n Rd • $795,000 45 +/- acres with 899.40 feet of frontage on Hwy 140. Property is zoned light industrial and has rail frontage owner will build to suit.

Craig McDaniel. 706-676-5092

4315 Martha Berry Blvd• $246,500 Bank owned property with frontage on Martha Berry Hwy and Walenda. H-C zoning, inside corner lot available.

Jim Harrington, Jr. 706-346-0208

McDaniel Station Rd • $1,200,000 This is the site of the old Harbison Walker Plant. There are two tracts. C31-067 consists 24.4 acres. C31 071 consists of 1of 6 acres.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

166 Pier ce Hill • $545,000 Three parcels at the intersection of Highway 53 North and Pierce Hill Road that total 5.45 acres.

Beautiful visible site situated on the south side of Hwy 53.

Craig Mc Daniel 706-676-5092

Por ch Loop • $457,650 Commercial tract located just off Richardson Rd, facing Poarch Loop Rd. Level, easily to be developed.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

Mart ha Ber ry Hwy • $80,000 Great commercial land in thriving Armuchee community.

On the Corner of Glenview Dr with frontage on Hwy 27 (Martha Berry Hwy), Zoned CC. Andy Kight 706-346-1564

Redm ond Rd • $690,000 Approximately 4.77 acres on busy Redmond Road. The parcel is a part of parcel I12036 which consists of 16.62 acres.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

401 Porch Loop • $5,900,000 The Best Retail/Commercial site between Dalton and Cartersville!! There are ten tracts of land that make up the 32.55 acre parcel.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

Technology 6 Commercial lots available for sale in West Rome. $34,900 each. Sharon Mathis 706-252-1546

Rich ar dson Rd • $210,600 This 1.04 acres parcel fronts Richardson Road and Lies less than a quarter of a mile from the intersection of Hwy 53 and Richardson Road.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

Cedar Ave • $475,000 Perfectly level and cleared Commercial acreage tract. 4.74 acres. Frontage on 2 paved roads. Immediate access to 4lanes US 27 & Hwy 411 Earl Robinson 706-346-8012

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5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Balta Home USA Balta Home USA opens in Rome and Floyd County.

CONTENTS 4 Chairman’s Message 4 Community Events 6 WIN Home Inspection 11-12 Ribbon Cuttings 12 New Members

7. BUSINESS

Traditions of Rome

13 Renewing Members 13 Ambassador Spotlight 15 Visitor's Guide/Map

Rudy Childs helps to get Rome and Floyd County ready for the holidays.

8. BUSINESS

North Georgia Equipment North Georgia Equipment helps to keep the entire county the perfect temperature.

9. CHAMBER EVENT

2017 Business EXPO Thank you to the community for making 2017 Business Expo our best year yet!

10. SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

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SHOP ROME The community gathers together to celebrate what makes Rome and Floyd County unique.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNIT Y CALENDAR DEC 4

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

THE POLAR EXPRESS PARTY RSO PRESENTS POP CONCERT WITH CLOCK TOWER JUNE 10 Please join yourENSEMBLE hosts, Pridemore Cox Orthodontics, JAZZ

Join the RomeTheatre Symphony's traditional Pops Concert at the Historic DeSoto for a night of Christmas with the Clock Tower Jazz Ensemblesnack, led bycraft, Dr. Sam magic in your pajamas!

Special Christmas a Baltzerand at Huffman Center at Darlington School visit with Santa Mrs. Claus holiday sing-a-long, and1014 a Road Rome 30161. open reading ofCave the Spring Polar Express.

The GA party will Doors begin will at 6:30

at $7 6:00 p.m. and concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. Bring p.m. and is per child. your own chairs or rent table and chairs by calling the DEC 7

RSO office at 706-291-7967. Advance ticket prices: $20 PRE-LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST adult,Breakfast $10 senior, students, <10 yrs free. At the door: Pre-Legislative will$5be held at The Catering

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Happy Holidays, everyone! As we gather together to celebrate family and friends this holiday season, we celebrate you, our members. We begin to look at 2017 in review and are excited about the “momentum” we are experiencing in Rome and Floyd County. As you peruse held June 10-13. Visit www.rometenniscenter.com to this month’s magazine, you will read about Balta Home learn more.

Happy to you!renovated We are marching USA opening theirsummertime doors at the newly HK JUNE 13 SMALL COUNCIL BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS HOURS ATACTION LINE-X OF ROME forward with the June MOMENTUM we team feature Shannon Building. We welcome Hans Fossezasand Want to expand your business knowledge? Join Join Line-X of Rome for an evening of networking at their Alison Smith, Perfect Dress of Rome, as she marches to Rome and Floyd County and are excited to call them the Small Business Action Council for their monthly down the aisle with the beautiful brides and wedding store, 20 Armuchee Connector. The event will begin at friends and neighbors. meeting at the Rome Floyd Chamber, 1 Riverside parties she has attired for their special day. We also 5:30 p.m. and is free to Chamber members.

You will also enjoyPremier readingImaging about Rome andSystems, Floyd Inc. for the Parkway, at 8:30 a.m. This month's topic will cover highlight Medical County native, David Perry and the exciting growth they bring to innovation and state-of-the-art technology finance in small business For more information MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS WITH THE ROME SYMPHONY taking place at Northcommunity.

Georgia Equipment. We welcome the medical contact Drew Wharton at dwharton@romega.com new member and Lindale resident, John Caldwell Experience the wonder and charm of the holiday season JUNE 13 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF ROME ® from WIN Home Inspection.

We feature Rudy Childs’, We recognize leaders in this issue, small and large, through music and song. Maestro Rolando Salazar of the Join YPR ® as they tour Coosa Country Club, 110 Traditions of Rome, as heFrom giftsthe andstudents, decorates Rome and young and old. teachers and Atlanta Opera conducts the Orchestra on December 9, at Branham Avenue, beginning at 5:30 p.m. To learn Floyd County for the holidays. administrators for North Heights Elementary and Cave Rome City Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can Spring Elementary becoming STEM Certified, to the more visit romega.com We officially kicked off our SHOP ROME Campaign be purchased at romesymphony.org graduation of the Leadership Rome Class XXXIV, we at the recent Business Expo and you will read about MERRY MAIDS BLOOD DRIVE AND LUAU JUNE 14 thank and congratulate all for their excellence. many of the highlights from this two-day event at The Come to 712 Broad St., Suite D, Rome, GA 30161 to SPEED NETWORKING Forum River Center. We are grateful to the Rome and We salute our local manufacturers as they are donate or just to have a good time as our guests.

Floyd County small business owners for the goods and Small Business Action Council hosts Speed Networking the fabric of our community, they provide quality Free popcorn, drinks, music, and special gifts for services they provide, for the jobs they create for our at the Rome Floyd Chamber on November 12. It will jobs, grow our economy, and provide research and our amazing donors between 3:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.! family members, friends and neighbors, and for the begin at 8:30 a.m. and is free to Chamber members. technology for industry, primary schools, colleges and taxes they pay in support of our community. Our local Our goal is to have 30 donations which could save each individual. small businesses selflessly give back to our schools, up to 90 lives!! To schedule your donation visit: www.

NW GA WINDS IN CONCERT "ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" churches and nonprofits and we truly appreciate their bloodassurance.org We hope you enjoy reading this month’s issue of NW GA WINDS in concert ‘ROME for the Holidays’ great work.

MOMENTUM. Please call on us at the Chamber to JUNE 23 ROME FORby THE RESCUES - Concerts Produced R.O.M.E. at the Rome City provide resources forto you and your business and Please call on usany at the Chamber provide resources Rome for the Rescues eventwill at begin Lawrence Plantation Auditorium on December 5. The show at 7:30 please stop in the at Chamber officeand located for you and your business 706.291.7663 we at 1 Riverside and is free.will fund programs and initiatives that will help Parkway meetour ourstaff staffwho whoare areready readyand and eager to encourage you totomeet eliminate pet overpopulation, help decrease eager toserve serveyou. you. We hope you enjoy reading euthanasia rates, and improve live outcomes at Public this month’s issue of MOMENTUM. Wishing you a ANNUAL MEETING Animal Welfare Services (PAWS). The Beer Garden will prosperous New Year in 2018!

Join the Rome Floyd Chamber as we celebrate the year 2017 Sincerely, open at 6:30 pm, Live Auction at 8 pm, and Rhythm Merry Christmas, and plan for 2018 with the Annual Meeting at the GNTC 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.GEORGIA To attend JR. theCLOSED breakfastCHALLENGER register at www.

USTA JUNE 10-13 Rome Tennis at Berry College is hosting the romega.com.

Tickets areCenter $15 for Chamber Members and USTA Georgia Jr. Closed Challenger which will be $25 for Non-Chamber Members.

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Interested in technology? Join Technology KIMBERBELL KITCHEN SquareTable for their monthly meeting at the Need to satisfy tooth1and machine Rome your Floydsweet Chamber, Riverside Parkway, at noon. embroidery Then join The Stitchery in Foraddiction? more information contact Drew Wharton at January for their two day Kimberbell Kitchen Event. dwharton@romega.com Receive a Kimberbell project bag plus step by step

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

The Rome Floyd Chamber has temporarily moved, due to building renovation, to 800 Broad Street.

Please call 706-291-7663 to stop by and see us at our new location.

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Balta Home USA

Hans Fossez, President of Sales and Marketing Balta Home, leads a group on a tour of Balta Home USA's distribution center in Rome.

Balta Home USA recently celebrated the Grand Opening of its new Regional Headquarters and Distribution Center. Balta Home is a division of the Balta Group, a Belgian company, headquartered in Avelgem, Belgium. Balta manufactures and distributes woven area rugs, wall-to-wall carpets and residential carpet tiles, wall-to-wall contract carpet, commercial carpet tiles, needle felt and technical non-wovens. The stateof-the art-facility is 330,000 square feet. The new home for Balta Home USA with the completion of the new Distribution Center, comes just in time for the busiest season of the year for Balta Home.

“January is one of our biggest months,” said Alyssa Doutre, Vice President of Finance at Balta Home USA. “All of the stores are changing from winter to spring, and our outdoor rugs can be spotted everywhere.”

The new location will create 75 jobs and result in a $10 million investment in Rome and Floyd County. The newly renovated distribution center is located at the former Florida Tile site in Shannon.

"Balta Home North American Headquarters is an asset to our community, and we look forward to this floor covering giant being our neighbor, employer and major distributor," said Chairman of the Rome Floyd Chamber John Quinlivan, CEO of Redmond Regional Medical Center.

“With the widening of Georgia Highway 140 and Lowe's Distribution across the street, this solidifies this area as a hub for economic development,” said County Commissioner, Scotty Hancock.

Balta rugs can be purchased all around the world, and can also be found in Rome and Floyd County at Lowe's and Home Depot.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Hardman Knox, Knox Properties, Phillip Hight, Hight Property Group and developers of the HK Shannon Building, home to Balta, and Hans Fossez, President of Sales and Marketing Balta Home, talk about the new Balta location in Rome.

A group of Balta Home USA employees take a break to gather for a picture in their new facility.

Rome Floyd Chamber's Annual Meeting January 18, 2018 5:30 P.M. GNTC Hangar at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport

Please visit www.romega.com to register.

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BUSINESS

WIN Home Inspection

John Caldwell, Owner of WIN Home Inspection in Lindale, stands in front of his car that sports his business' logo.

John Caldwell, Owner of WIN Home Inspection in Lindale, started his career in catastrophe insurance claims.

While working in catastrophe claims, Mr. Caldwell spent a majority of his time away from his home and family in Lindale. After many years of traveling around the country, Mr. Caldwell decided that it was time to spend more time in his hometown and turn his dream of owning his own business into a reality. In 2016, Mr. Caldwell decided to open his own home inspection business in Lindale, Georgia.

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Call 706-368-5738 for more information!

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“I wanted to do something that kept me close to home, but at the same time transfer the knowledge I had learned in insurance.” Said Mr. Caldwell, “I always had this dream of owning my own business. I wanted to spend more time at home and less on the road and I knew this was a perfect fit.”

Mr. Caldwell quickly began researching how best to start his own home inspection business when he founded WIN Home Inspection. WIN Home Inspection is a business franchise located in Franklin, TN, and Mr. Caldwell thought it was a perfect fit to bring to Rome.

“I wanted something to set me apart from other Home Inspection agencies,” said Mr. Caldwell “I felt like having the support of a large company, but the ability to run my own business gave me a competitive edge.”

Like many businesses, Mr. Caldwell's is in many ways dependent on others in Rome and Floyd County. "The more people move to Rome and buy houses here the more the overall economy improves, as well as my business." Mr. Caldwell’s WIN Home Inspection offers services for residential and commercial locations around Rome and Floyd County.

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BUSINESS

Traditions of Rome, Inc.

Getting Rome and Floyd County Ready for the Holidays

Zac Coble decorates one of the many trees that Traditions of Rome decorates each year.

Rudy Childs, Owner of Traditions of Rome, Inc., Dee Dee Putman and Zac Coble stand in front of the Columns of Rome home.

Rudy Childs took a unique dream and turned it into a successful business. Mr. Childs created a one stop shop for all your favorite sports teams, house décor and Christmas decorations. When he opened Traditions of Rome, Inc. in 1993 the business was located on Broad Street, and was eventually moved to Second Avenue where it is still located today.

Mr. Childs wanted to make it the perfect gift shop in Rome and Floyd County. The store now offers merchandise from 38 College teams, 15 pro teams, and is an authorized Tervis , Willow Tree, Jim Shore dealer.

“I wanted people to be able to come in anytime of the year and pick up a gift,” said Mr. Childs. “No matter what type of gift, I wanted to have the perfect one ready for our customers.”

Mr. Childs started to do something behind the scenes that most might not know, decorate houses. Mr. Childs and his team at Traditions of Rome began to decorate houses for the holiday season. Decorating indoors and outdoors with a unique holiday display.

“I started with Lenora Santoro’s house in 1993, and it grew from there,” said Mr. Childs. The Traditions of Rome team is now responsible for decorating 15 houses around Floyd County, including the Columns of Rome

Dee Dee Putman decorates the staircase of the main entrance in the Columns of Rome home in Downtown Rome.

home in Downtown Rome. Mr. Childs uses his years of interior design experience and creates a winter wonderland in each house he touches.

“Decorating houses is such a large part of our business, but not everyone knows who is behind the décor,” said Mr. Childs.

The entire Traditions of Rome team works hard to not only turn their store into a winter wonderland, but also the entire town.

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BUSINESS

North Georgia Equipment Keeping Rome and Floyd County at the Perfect Temperature Since first opening in 1945, North Georgia Equipment has grown tremendously. The Perry family purchased the business in the late 1960's and have worked hard to keep it one of Rome and Floyd County’s go to experts for

The North Georgia Equipment team stand in front of their fleet of vans at their offices on Calhoun Road in Rome.

heating and air conditioning services. In 1999 the current owner, David Perry, bought the business from his father to keep the business in his family.

Mr. Perry and his team at North Georgia Equipment work hard to continue to grow the business. North Georgia Equipment sells, installs and maintains heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial properties.

“We work hard to provide the best service and the best customer experience in the Northwest Georgia area,” said Mr. Perry. “We want to make a difference in the community whether it be in someone’s home or work.”

North Georgia Equipment currently provides services for Berry College, International Paper, Gerdau Ameristeel and numerous other residential, commercial and industrial locations,". The North Georgia Equipment team is always looking for a challenge and with the latest in technological advancements in heating and cooling they are getting to test their skills and learn even more.

“There have been many people that now want systems with digital controls," said Mr. Perry.

“We install systems now where you can check the air flow in any room in a business or control your air conditioner at home from your cell phone. We see these trends and we adapt. We want to make our customers happy”.

Merry & Bright

With the constant evolution of technology Mr. Perry keeps all of his staff trained on the latest equipment, but to the North Georgia Equipment team it’s not just about knowing what you are doing, it’s also about how you treat your customer.

“We want our customers to know we are there to help them,” said Mr. Perry. “We have someone on call 24/7, and if they need us in the middle of the night we will be there."

Serving Our Community Since 1948 328 Broad St. Rome, Ga. 30161 • 706-291-7236 • GreenesJewelers.com

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CHAMBER EVENTS

2017 Business EXPO 2017 Business EXPO was held on November 2 & 3 at the Forum River Center in Downtown Rome. This year's sellout event showcased 87 different businesses in the Rome and Floyd County area. Thank you to all of the Rome Floyd Chamber Members and the community who made it successful.

If you are interested in participating in 2018 Business Expo, contact Drew Wharton at 706-291-7663.

Curtis Garner, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, serves his famous Bar-B-Q to the patrons of Business EXPO.

Thank you to our Business EXPO Sponsors: Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Heritage Auto Group Logical Systems Merry Maids Publix Supermarket ServiceMaster by Twins Synovus Bank Phillip Gaines is joined by his Hi-Tech Signs & Ad Specialties team as they celebrate 25 years.

Robert Smyth, Coosa Valley Credit Union, and Misty Puckett, Manager of UPS Store draw for door prizes at Business EXPO.

Lieberman Family Chiropractic treats Business EXPO patrons to a free massage.

The Local Joe's staff shares with visitors about their catering options.

A group of people learn about the different businesses located in Rome and Floyd County.

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SHOP ROME

Shop Local... Shop Rome

#ShopRome

The holidays are a great reminder of everything to be thankful for and to reflect on what a beautiful community we have in Rome and Floyd County. What makes this community so special are the small businesses located on every street corner. Each year the Chamber reminds all members and the community to Shop Rome! Every dollar you spend in Rome and Floyd County is another dollar toward helping your community.

1. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the average American is expected to spend $1,189 during the holidays, 6% more than last year.

2. In 2014 alone, 41,287 new jobs were created by small businesses in Georgia.

Meaning that 43.7% of employees in Georgia that year worked in small business.

Scott Wheeler, The Competitive Edge, stopping by to celebrate Member Appreciation Day and Small Business Saturday.

3. If you spend $100 at a local business, roughly $68 stays in our local economy.

4. Small businesses account for 99.6% of all businesses in Georgia.

5. If everyone in the U.S. spent an extra $10 a month at a locally owned business, over $9.3 billion would be directly returned to the local economy.

Every small business you support helps keep Rome and Floyd County unique and thriving!

Remember when you are out holiday shopping or even shopping throughout the year, share it with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with

#ShopRome

Visit www.romega.com to see the Business Directory and explore businesses and services located in Rome and Floyd County.

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The crew at Swift & Finch celebrate Small Business Saturday by passing out Shop Small bags to customers.

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RIBBON CUT TINGS

Rome Memorial ParkHenderson & Sons Funeral Home Barry Henderson is joined by his sons Wesley and Garrett Henderson as they celebrate the new Rome Memorial Park located at 2446 Cedartown Highway.

LongHorn Steakhouse Michael Weiser, Managing Partner, is joined by staff and members of the community as they celebrate 25 years with a Lasso Cutting.

Rome City Commissioner, Evie McNiece also read a proclamation from the City Of Rome commemorating the anniversary and recognizing all the LongHorn Steakhouse team does for the Rome and Floyd County community including their extremely generous donation of food over the years.

Spool of Dreams Boutique Spool of Dreams Boutique celebrate their new Rome location, 103 W 1st Street, with their staff, chamber members and family with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Spool of Dreams started as a small pop-up shop and quickly grew to a retail store. The Rome location is their second location.

Rodan + Fields: Team Ruby Kristin Slater celebrated Rodan + Fields: Team Ruby at the Rome Floyd Chamber with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Rodan + Fields is a premium skincare brand built on a legacy of innovative dermatology-inspired skincare products founded by Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields.

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RIBBON CUT TINGS

Balta Home USA Community members joined Balta staff and executives as they celebrate their Grand Opening at the new Regional Headquarters and Distribution Center located at 6739 New Calhoun Highway.

Renewing Members • Allied Food Service

• Pizza Hut- Martha Berry

• STEMCO Rome

• Appraisal Associates of Rome- Harry

• Professional Freedom Tax Services, Inc.

• Studio 6 Skytop

• Rush, Kyle, DMD, PC

• Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated

• ATCO Fire Protection

• Salmon Funeral Home

• The Kroger Store

• BDD Consulting Services

• Sam's Club #6509

• The Season Events

• Benchmark Physical Therapy

• Servpro of Floyd County

Brock

• Brand Red • City Electric Supply • Coosa Medical Group • Dr. Michael M. Blackmon, DDS • Employer Support of Guard & Reserve • Exchange Club Family Resource Center • First Baptist Church of Lindale • FP Pigments • Hodge, Cheryl Riner, Artist • Home Instead Senior Care • Jandy's Frozen Yogurt, LLC • Kelly Services • La Scala Mediterranean Bistro • LongHorn Steakhouse • Tree of Life Bible Society

A Veteran owned business supporting your local area

• Michael T. Bryan, LLC • N.L. Smithworks, Inc. • Neopost Alternative Mailing, Inc. • Nichols, Cauley, & Associates, LLC • Northwest Exterminating Co. • O'Charley's • Orizon IPE • Packaging Products Corp., Rome Division • Parker FiberNet, LLC

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116 Broad St., Rome, GA • 706.584.7816 www.farrellsframeanddesign.com

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NEW MEMBERS

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Little Caesars 194 Hicks Dr SE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 234-6600 www.littlecaesars.com

Spool of Dreams Elizabeth Watkins 103 W 1st Street Rome, GA 30161 (706) 528-4403 www.spoolofdreams.com

AirMedCare Network Tony Garner PO Box 948 West Plains, MO 65775 (404) 804-5683 www.airmedcarenetwork.com

East Rome Animal Clinic Dr. Richard Dixon 9 Commerce Ct SE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 235-8211

The Physicians Spine & Rehabilitation Specialists of Georgia Lisa Norton 18 Riverbend Dr STE 100 Rome, GA 30161 www.thephysicians.com

Relay For Life-Floyd County Haley Cochran 123 Linden St SE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 512-2061

Rome Art Coterie Moriah Medina 123 Linden St. SE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 512-2061

Woodford Clothing Jody Brandon 13 E 3rd Ave Rome, GA 30161 (706) 237-7370 www.woodfordclothingrome.com

Looking for a Career?

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Ambassador Spotlight Moriah Medina

Cartridge World of Rome

Why did you become an Ambassador?

I became an Ambassador to expand my professional network and become more engaged with our local business community.

What is your favorite Chamber event and why?

My favorite Chamber event would have to be the Small Business Action Council. I've worked with businesses in the past that have invested in out of town seminars to teach us the same classes offered monthly by the Chamber.

Thank you Moriah for a sucessful year as Ambassador Chair!

Are you interested in being a Chamber Ambassador?

Contact Jeanne Krueger at jkrueger@romega.com

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Visitor’s Guide Downtown Rome

Downtown Points of Interest 1

Rome Floyd Chamber

2 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:

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Advertiser’s Index

2......... Toles, Temple & Wright, 611 Turner McCall Blvd, 706-291-0202, TolesTemple.com 6 ......... Hanging Around Rome by Studio Siri, 1205 Dean Ave., 706-409-3022, studiosiri.com 8 ......... Greene’s Jewelers, 328 Broad St., 706-291-7236, greenesjewelers.com 12 ........ Farrell's Frame & Design, 116 Broad St, 706- 584-7816, farrellsframeanddesign.co 15 ........ Hardy Realty, 1609 Martha Berry Blvd NE, 706-291-4321, hardyrealty.com 16 ........ Ford, Gittings & Kane, 312 Broad St., 706-291-8811, fgkjewelers.com

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T H E LA RG ES T F U LL S ERV I C E CO M M ERC I A L A N D RES I D EN T I A L B RO KERAG E I N N O RT H W ES T G E O RG I A

901 North Broad St

100 E. 2nd Avenue

114 Broad Street

320 W. 9th

3rd floor 2,200 sq. ft. 6 offices, conference room, reception area, break room and storage room.

Utilities included. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

1st floor - 1,000 sq. ft. office, includes utilities, Annex bldg. 2nd floor - 3,100 sq. ft. suite, includes utilities. $12.50/sq. ft. Jimmy Byars, 706-5069051.

Only 3 booths availalbe. 4 up and running booths will draw business to your restaurant. To pick your booth size and layout please call Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

Large office building previously a medical office.

Conveniently located close to Turner McCall Blvd and Martha Berry Blvd. $399,000. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

338 Broad Street

519 Broad Street

1838 Redmond Road

The Lofts at Third & Broad

2,000 sq. ft. retail space. Fully remodeled with exposed brick and new flooring. $1,700/mo. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

3 suites available #102: 800 sq. ft. $750/mo. #300: 5,422 sq. ft. $11/sq ft. #301: 1,489 sq. ft. $11/sq ft.

Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

2 offices for lease. Suite B includes: reception area, 2 large rooms & bathroom. Suite C includes: 3 offices, conference room & kitchenette. Call Jimmy Kelley for rent rates, 706-346-7031.

Condominium type retail spaces on Broad Street for Sale. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

BUILDING FOR SALE 300 Broad St # 1, $185,900.00 – Jimmy Kelley – 1,211 sq. ft., HVAC system, no duct work.

300 Broad St # 2, $170,900.00 – Jimmy Kelley – 1,036 sq. ft., HVAC system, no duct work.

300 Broad St # 3, $155,900.00 – Jimmy Kelley – 817 sq. ft., HVAC system, no duct work.

411 Broad St $415,000.00 – Kimberly Prusakowski – 2 story, 5,775 sq. ft., new roof & HVAC. Renovating downstairs.

2 Charlton St $299,900.00 – Jimmy Kelley – Perfect for development.

Currently a car lot & residential home zoned CC. 1407 E 2nd Ave $89,900.00 – Nick Rogers – Commercial office space. Private parking lot.

1301 Martha Berry Blvd $1,400,000.00 - Soraya Collins – 12,200 sq. ft. successful restaurant ready for the taking zoned CC. 1701 Martha Berry Blvd $299,900.00 – Jimmy Kelley – Great corner lot perfect for development. Currently car lot zoned CC. 1801 Martha Berry Blvd $285,000.00 – Charles Parker – 2,240 sq. ft. office space. Previously a doctor’s office.

2730 Martha Berry Blvd $600,000.00 – Jimmy Kelley – 8,165 sq. ft. of retail space in front of the Mount Berry Square Mall.

COMMERCIAL LEASE AND OR SALE WAREHOUSE & INDUSTRIAL 2506 Callier Springs Rd $229,500.00 – Charles Parker – 12,800 sq. ft. building. May be rezoned as community commercial.

402,404 Cedar Ave $389,000.00 – Steve Graves – 8,400 sq. ft. total, 2,400 sq. ft. office space, no sprinkler.

3798 Martha Berry Blvd $299,000.00 – Jimmy Kelley – By appointment only.

Office area, warehouse area, fenced area.

18 Shorter Industrial $155,000.00 OR $1,700.00/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 4,000 sq. ft. metal building, overhead doors, office area.

37 Shorter Industrial $350,000.00 – Kimberly Prusakowski – 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse zoned Heavy Industrial. Just over 4 acres.

3061 Sugar Valley $698,500.00 – Steve Graves – 29,000 sq. ft. on Hwy 136 building sprinkled and can be subdivided.

95 Three Rivers Dr $650,000.00 – Kimberly Prusakowski - 11,000 sq. ft. 2.5 acres 12’ x 12’ roll up doors, wet sprinkler system.

COMMERCIAL LEASE: RETAIL, RESTAURANT & OFFICE 208 Broad St $1,200/mo. – Bill Summer – Office space. Former home of Cevian Deign above Seasons Restaurant.

411 Broad St $1,400/mo. – Kimberly Prusakowski - Amazing location on Broad St. 2nd Level. New flooring & judges paneling.

527 Broad St #103, $1,000/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – Approx. 1, 000 sq. ft., 3 offices, includes utilities.

100 Callahan St #101, $1,000/mo. – Jimmy Byars – 2,000 sq. ft. office & warehouse, roll up door, covered area.

100 Callahan St #103, $1,500/mo. – Jimmy Byars – 2, 500 sq. ft. may be subdivided.

338 West 3rd $2,600/mo. – Jimmy Byars – 4,800 total sq. ft. 3,000 sq. ft. office, 1,800 sq. ft. warehouse.

28 Central Plaza $2,500/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 4,050 sq. ft. May be divided.

101 E. 2nd Ave #320B $150/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – Single office suite on the 3rd floor.

411 E. 2nd Ave $1,400/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – Clocktower Hill, 6 offices, reception area, kitchen.

700 E. 2nd Ave #B $700/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 1,280 sq. ft. office space.

700 E. 2nd Ave #D $750/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 1,120 sq. ft. office space. 4 offices, large rec, 2 bath & break area.

700 E. 2nd Ave #L $550/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 1,020 sq. ft. office space. 3 offices, large rec, bath & kitchen.

700 E. 2nd Ave #N $550/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 1,020 sq. ft. office space. 3 offices, large rec, bath & kitchen.

303 E. 6th Ave $5,500/mo. – Bill Summer – Large open office space downtown between the rivers! 70 + parking spaces.

903 Martha Berry $1,700/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 6,000 sq. ft. office space.

Retail front, bathroom & storage.

1715 Martha Berry $3,100/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 6,500 sq. ft. overhead door, nice offices.

1801 Martha Berry $2,000/mo. – Charles Parker – 2,240 sq. ft. office space.

High visibility.

2730 Martha Berry $3,500/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 8,165 sq. ft. retail space in front of Mount Berry Square Mall.

3880 Martha Berry Hwy $8.50/sq.ft. – Carol Hatch – Various retail spaces ranging in size from 1350 to 2500 sq. ft.

101 Redmond Rd $3,950/mo. – Jimmy Byars – 4,600 sq. ft. good visibility on Redmond Rd. next to the Harbin Clinic.

15 Riverbend Dr $5,900/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 4,140 sq. ft. medical building ground floor, plenty of parking.

1901 Shorter Ave $950/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – Small freestanding office.

Adjacent to Tangs Garden.

411 Tribune St $1,400/mo. – Kimberly Prusakowski – 2,800 sq. ft. office space.

COMMERCIAL LAND FOR SALE 2nd Ave & Riverbend $500,000.00 – Jimmy Kelley – 1.5 acres ground lease or build to suit.

Bells Ferry Rd $150,00.00 – Kimberly Prusakowski – 3 acres. Excellent opportunity for commercial development.

Callier Springs Rd $975,000.00 – Jimmy Byars – 13 acres could be commercial or apts.; needs grading $75,000.00/acre.

Hwy 411/Callier Springs Rd $6,600,00.00 – Jimmy Byars – 264 acres ready to be developed. Zoned SR, river frontage.

Cedartown Rd $149,000.00 – Kimberly Prusakowski – 13.15 acres Intersection of new bypass and highway 27.

Cypress St $45,000.00 – Jimmy Kelley – 3 acres, across the bypass from Bella Roma.

East Hermitage $1,058,400.00 – Jimmy Kelley – 52.92 acres can be divided $20,000.00/acre. Zoned H-I. Fosters Mill Rd $140,000.00 – Bill Summer – 50 acres. Great tract for hunting! Bordered by 3 sides of Mead land.

Hwy 411 $1,300,000.00 – Jimmy Byars – 20 acres 2,000 sq. ft. of road frontage only median cut left inside the bypass.

Martha Berry Hwy $149,000.00 – Lisa Smith – Great location. Zoned CC. Seller motivated. Utilities available at the street.

1000 Martha Berry $399,000.00 – Jimmy Byars – Great location near hospital. Across from Honey Baked Ham. Zoned CC. 1104 Martha Berry $1,100,000.00 – Jimmy Kelley – 2.66 acres at N 5th Avenue, street to street property.

1302 Martha Berry $188,000.00 – Jimmy Kelley – 2 acres Old Volkswagen lot.

Office 706-291-4321 | 1609 Mar tha Berr y Bl vd. | P.O. Box 51 | Rome, Georgia 30162-0051 | h a rd y rea l t y. com

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