December 2015 Momentum Magazine

Momentum

December 2015

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

Tis the Season....

To SHOPROME

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Inside this issue:

2015 Holiday Shopping Guide

Honoring a year of leadership and growth.

Thank you to Jimmy Byars for serving as 2015 Chairman of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce.

We are pleased to honor Jimmy Byars, Vice Chair of our Citizens First Bank local board, for his service as Chairman of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce.

We applaud his commitment to the growth and prosperity of our community.

706.291.9772 citizensfirst-rome.com @ Banking products are provided by Synovus Bank, Member FDIC. Divisions of Synovus Bank operate under multiple trade names across the Southeast.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Momentum December 2015

Momentum (USPS 395-030)

Published monthly by the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, 1 Riverside Parkway, Rome, GA 30161.

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Content and Design by: Carolyn McFry Chamber Communications Coordinator

On the Cover

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

In this Issue...

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

Chamber News:

5-6 2015 Christmas Shoppers Guide.............................................................. 8 Rome/Floyd County gets GEDA ‘Deal of the Year’ award........ 9 The Stitchery Celebrates Three Years...................................... 10, 13 Chamber Happenings....................................................................................12 Innovative Entrepreneur Competition............................................12 Pre-Legislative Breakfast............................................................................12 Brinson, Askew, Berry turns 40..................................................

Membership Report:

13 Advertiser’s Index..............................................................................14 Visitor’s Guide.....................................................................................14 New Members and Renewals.......................................................

Sandy Adams cuts out an embrodiered gift tag during a class at The Stitchery, 111 Broad Street. The sewing and fabric shop celebrates its third year in business. To learn more about The Stitchery, visit page 10.

Small Business of the Year Nominations are due: December 14th at 5 p.m.

Nomination forms are available on romega.com.

For more information contact Angela Devine at 706-291-7663 or adevine@romega.com.

Floyd County Commission Chairman Larry Maxey cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of the new West Rome Bypass, which connects U.S. 27 South to Ga. 20/Alabama Highway. For more ribbon cuttings, visit page 12.

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Upcoming

Community Events

Dec. 4-13

Rome Little Theatre’s “White Christmas” Location: The Historic Desoto Theatre 530 Broad Street, Rome, GA, 30161 Time: Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors.

706-295-7171

Dec. 8

ROME for the Holidays Location: The City Auditorium 601 Broad Street, Rome, GA, 30161 Time: 7:30 p.m.

The NW GA WINDS, a 55-member community band, will perform music of the Christmas season. The band has a long history of quality, family friendly concerts.

General Admission is $5.

706-295-7171

Dec. 10

Pre-Legislative Breakfast Location: Coosa Country Club 110 Branham Avenue, Rome, GA, 30161 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Get the chance to hear our local legislative priorities as they are presented to our local delegates, before the start of the upcoming General Assembly. Tickets are $12 for Chamber members; $25 for non-Chamber members. Tickets are available on romega. com.

706-291-7663

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Dear Chamber Friend, It is a pleasure to be a part of an organization dedicated to its mission, to promote prosperity and growth in Rome and Floyd County for and through its business memberships. During the course of the year we highlight this mission along with focusing on education, community marketing and more. We are truly proud of the continuous improvements to this great community.

This month, Momentum Magazine features law firm Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson, & Davis, LLP, whom is celebrating its 40th year in business in Rome and Floyd County. Additionally, Momentum highlights the three year anniversary of the fabric and sewing boutique, The Stitchery. Momentum also features a SHOPROMESM Holiday Buyers Guide, with gift deas for what to get your loved ones for Christmas.

Finally, Momentum recognizes the Chamber’s recent award from the Georgia Economic Developers Association for the Deal of the Year as well as highlights from the 2016 Business Expo.

As the 2015 Chairman of the Board of Directors, I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit the Chamber of Commerce located at 1 Riverside Parkway and meet the Chamber staff. You will find an incredible group who are committed to the future of Rome and Floyd County.

Sincerely, Jimmy Byars (LR VI)

Hardy Realty & Development 2015 Chairman of the Board, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

Dec. 19

A Clock Tower Christmas Location: The City Auditorium 601 Broad Street, Rome, GA, 30161 Time: 7:30 p.m.

In collaboration with R.O.M.E, Dr. Sam Baltzer presents “A Clock Tower Christmas” – festive holiday favorites for the enjoyment of young and old by the fabulous Clock Tower Jazz Ensemble.

706-295-7171

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Check the community calendar at www.romega.com for event details.

Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson & Davis, LLP, turns 40

Attorneys Stephen Moseley (LR XXII) (from left), Thomas Richardson (LR V), Bob Berry (LR II), Lee Carter (LR XXX) and Andy Davis (LR IV) talk in Mr. Berry’s office.

Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson & Davis, LLP, is consistently recognized for their outstanding legal achievements and accomplishments. In March, for example, four of their lawyers were named by Super Lawyer Magazine as Georgia Super Lawyers, but this year the firm has another momentous reason to celebrate.

This year marks the downtown law partnership’s 40th year in business. With four decades behind them, the assemblage of attorneys, many who have dedicated their entire legal careers with the firm, talk of looking toward future of the prestigious firm.

Historically speaking, Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson & Davis, LLP was started in 1975 as a boutique two-man firm. It was the mid-1970s, when young lawyers Bob Brinson (LR XI) and King Askew, who was a senior associate with another local firm in Rome, decided to form their own firm.

The two opened their doors for business in January of that year.

A few months later, Bob Berry (LR II) joined the group and the firm was renamed “Brinson, Askew, Berry” after the first founding partner group.

Over the decades, Brinson, Askew, Berry grew from the small general firm to include nearly two dozen attorneys who represent clients throughout North Georgia and metro Atlanta.

Today the firm has grown to include attorneys who have been with the firm for several years: Frank Beacham, David Brearley (LR XXIX), Andy Davis (LR IV), Stewart Duggan (LR XIV), Norman Fletcher, Frank Jones, Kimberly Moseley, Stephen Moseley, Thomas Richardson, Joseph Seigler, Wright Smith, Kristy Treadaway (LR XVIII), and Mark Webb (LR XII.)

Intern Brianna Taylor answers the phones and greets people as they enter the 615 W. First Street law firm.

Over the last few years, the group has made efforts in growing the firm to include younger legal talent who promise to continue the firm’s strong legal traditions. Sam Lucas (LR XXV), Lee Carter (LR XXX), William Richardson and Harley Yancey have all joined the firm in the last few years.

Lee Carter, for example, grew up in Rome and has been with the firm for a couple of years. Mr. Carter, who started his career at a large firm in Atlanta, said many of the young associates like himself decided to move back to Rome and Floyd County because of the quality of life and recognized quality of legal representation. Mr. Carter chose Brinson, Askew, Berry, to continue his legal career because of the sense of camaraderie at the organization.

“If you walk the halls here, you’ll find that everybody gets along really well,” said Mr. Carter. “There is a culture of family at Brinson, Askew, Berry that you can’t find anywhere else.”

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Attorneys Stephen Moseley (LR XXII) and Sam Lucas (LR XXV) walk out of the front door of the Brinson, Askew, Berry office on W. First Street.

“Not all larger firms can be this congenial,” Mr Carter added.

“It was really important to me as I was looking for a place to call home and settle down after getting married.”

Sam Lucas, who moved back to Rome to practice at the firm, said the new talents, like himself, all have similar stories of wanting to find a great place to work, raise families and call home. William Richardson, who joined his father at the firm a few months ago, added that he too started his career at a large firm but returned to Rome because of the high standards for living.

“I think you’ll find that we’re all here for the same reasons,” added Mr. Richardson. “Rome is a great place to grow up and to raise a family, and Rome has really grown over the years.

We’ve got an incredibly vibrant downtown, and so many different avenues to get involved. And here at Brinson, Askew, Berry, it’s important for us as firm to continue to move forward.”

“We pride ourselves on recruiting and retaining talented attorneys,” said Mr. Askew. “Through the past 40 years, we’ve developed a strong practice that is built on our clients’ success.

It’s the foundation of our strong and steady growth since 1975.”

At Brinson, Askew, Berry, their attorneys’ levels of expertise are in practice areas such as complex commercial litigation, commercial real estate, banking, domestic relations, medical and professional malpractice defense, media and First Amendment law, and bankruptcy, according to Partner Andy Davis.

Mr. Davis, who has been with the firm for over 30 years, said their company’s clientele includes large financial institutions, healthcare companies, educational institutions, and housing authorities as well as individuals.

“We would not be celebrating our 40th year without our clients,” added Mr. Askew. “We thank them for their trust and their loyalty.”

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From left: Attorneys Lee Carter (LR XXX), Sam Lucas (LR XXV), Andy Davis (LR IV), and Bob Berry (LR II) discuss legal matters in the board room.

Mr. Davis, who currently serves at the City Attorney, added that Brinson, Askew, Berry has served as the legal representation for the City of Rome for almost as long as the their company has been in business.

“Bob Brinson started our firm’s relationship with the City of Rome when he was appointed at age 28 in 1968 and served as the City Attorney before I was asked to fill the position in 2013,” said Mr. Davis. “It has been huge for us to be so involved with the community we all live, work and play in.”

Members of the firm are active in the State Bar of Georgia and the Rome Bar Association. Frank Beacham added all of the attorneys volunteer their time in support of the community’s civic, cultural, political and charitable organizations, including the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America —five attorneys including Mr. Davis are Eagle Scouts, the YMCA, Free Clinic of Rome, Harbor House, Leadership Georgia, Leadership Rome, The Salvation Army of Rome, Heart of the Community Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity.

“We have all decided to call Rome our home, so we’ve made it a point to all get involved in the community we love,” added Mr. Frank Beacham.

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2015 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING GUIDE

Tis the season...

to SHOPROME Looking for

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last minute gift ideas?

Here are a few of our favorite items that you can buy from local chamber members, that are sure to make that special someone’s Christmas a little more

merry & bright.

Cut me out and take me with you!

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For Kids >> Swim Lessons

<< Wedge Fringe Booties

Available at Whistle Britches 206 Broad Street, STE 100 Rome, GA, 30161

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<< Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch

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<< Michael Kors Collection Mini Coffret

Available at Belk 2770 Martha Berry Hwy., STE 100 Rome, GA, 30165

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Available at SkateLife Boarding Company 307 Broad Street, Rome, GA, 30161

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Looking for something specific? Check out our business directory on romega.com for a full list of shops, businesses and services.

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GEDA awards Rome and Floyd County ‘Deal of the Year’ The Georgia Economic Developers Association has recognized the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce for an “outstanding achievement in the location/expansion of business in Georgia.”

Rome and Floyd County is the recipient of the 2015 Mediumsized “Deal of the Year” award for the community’s involvement in a recent reinvestment announcement made by Bekaert Corporation.

The Deal of the YearAwards recognize outstanding achievement in the location or expansion of businesses in the state of Georgia that meet community economic development goals and involve significant community program support. Awards are given to communities based on the population size, according to GEDA guidelines.

Rome-Floyd County Economic Development Authority Chairman and Chairman of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Jimmy Byars (LR VI), Hardy Realty, said he is proud of his community’s achievement.

“It is an honor to bring state-wide recognition to the economic strength and promise of Rome and Floyd County,” said Mr. Byars. “This award is something the whole community should be proud of. It recognizes the hard work of the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority, the Chamber and its members, and the citizens of Rome and Floyd County.”

Bekaert’s recent announcement to invest more than $16 million in Rome and Floyd County will help to retain 120 jobs in Rome and Floyd County at the bead wire manufacturing plant, 301 Darlington Drive. Bekaert’s official declaration to reinvest took place in August 2015, almost 9 months after a blaze extensively damaged portions of the plant.

Thanks to team work and great community response after

Congratulations

Outgoing Bekaert Plant Manager Gary Downey shakes hands with Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Chair Jimmy Byars (LR VI), Hardy Realty, after announcing Bekaert’s plans to reinvest in the community.

a devastating fire, the City of Rome, Floyd County, the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, and the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority were able to show Bekaert that the community was indeed their home and the right place to be.

“The City of Rome and Bekaert have always had a great working relationship,” said City of Rome Mayor Jamie Doss (LR VIII.) “Bekaert has been, and continues to be, a huge asset to our community. It only made sense for us here in Rome and Floyd County to step in and show our support for one of our leading local manufacturers during a time of need.”

Floyd County Commission Chairman Larry Maxey added that Bekaert has been one of Floyd County’s primary employers for more than four decades.

“We are so thankful that Bekaert chose to continue doing business here in Floyd County,” said Mr. Maxey.

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The Stitchery

Celebrating Year 3

On the Cotton Block of Broad Street, a contemporary sewing boutique has been basting together the creative side of the community.

The Stitchery, located in the heart of historic downtown at 111 Broad Street, is celebrating its third year in business. Owners Susan Horton and Stephanie Bradshaw recall that their journey in shaping the booming small business was held together by threads of a little luck and a lot of tenacity. In wake of the store’s anniversary, the two businesswomen recollect how they married their passions in life to create a personable company that brings in people from all over the Southeast just to ShopRome .

With the buzz of sewing and embroidery machines busily humming in the background, Ms. Horton chuckles as she remembers how she met her business partner one afternoon at Panera Bread. She said the two had never met before they teamed up and decided to start their business.

“We had a mutual friend that had heard about my love of sewing and Stephanie’s love of fabric,” she added. “She thought we’d make a great pair. We both wanted to open up shops so we merged the two ideas together.”

Ms. Horton, who had previously worked in the field of marketing, said that her admiration for stitching came at a young age of 16 from her mother. Sewing, she added, runs in her family.

“My heritage comes from Betsy Ross, so I guess you could say that sewing is in my blood,” said Ms. Horton. “I am related distantly to John Ross, Betsy Ross’s first husband. John Ross and Betsy Ross owned a shop together before [John Ross] was killed in an explosion in the war...So my family goes way back. I first started in apparel, but then I got into quilting and found that was where my heart lies.”

Ms. Bradshaw’s background couldn’t be more different from Ms. Horton’s. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in Interior Design, Ms. Bradshaw said that she worked as a Delta Airline flight attendant before becoming a full-time mom.

“I didn’t really get to use my degree other than for myself or for friends,” said Ms. Bradshaw. “So when I came back to the idea about owning my own shop, it made since that I work in a field that incorporated my degree as well as my love and knowledge of colors and fabrics. Color is color. I have this freaky talent where I can match color exactly. It’s either intuition or a good eye for color and design.”

Once Ms. Horton and Ms. Bradshaw made the leap of faith, they decided they couldn’t have picked better careers for themselves.

“I don’t know any industry or any other job where I would have SM

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something like this as far as flexibility,” added Ms. Bradshaw.

“I think there are just so many benefits to owning your own business that definitely outweigh the negatives. Sure it’s hard, but it’s so rewarding when it’s your own. There really isn’t a right time to open your own store, you just have to do it.”

When you walk inside The Stitchery, you can see how the two women’s passions and diverse backgrounds shine inside the boutique. Customers are greeted with a warm, happy array of colors and fabrics that line the shelves and walls of the store.

Ms. Horton said their staff works hard to choose one-of-a-kind fabrics. Oftentimes, fabric creators visit the shop to showcase their products, or the two women will go to trade shows to handpick fabric directly from the designers.

“Our industry is very personal, where designers and shop owners have one-on-one relationships with others in the industry all over the country,” added Ms. Bradshaw. “The customers come from miles around to check out our store because of the personality of the industry. If you sew and are traveling, you seek out stores like ours.”

Customer service and machinery sold at The Stitchery is a major draw for shoppers, said Ms. Horton. Currently, The Stitchery has a wide variety of both sewing and embroidery machines available for purchase.

Continued on P. 13

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4967 MARTHA BERRY HWY.

CENTRAL PLAZA

Great restaurant or office space, completely renovated w/2 bedroom apartment. $160,000. Steve Graves, 770-547-2401.

Four spaces.

Available for lease.

Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

411 BROAD STREET

1605 MARTHA BERRY BLVD

30 CHATEAU DRIVE

510 BROAD STREET

Two Story, 5,775 sq. ft., new roof & HVAC. Second level is street level at rear. $349,000 Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250

3,000 sq. ft. office space w/ utilities.

For lease, $3,000/ month.

Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

Investment Opportunity.

VA Clinic income producing.

Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

2 story building.

Bottom floor leased. $600,000.

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915 NORTH BROAD STREET

1611 MARTHA BERRY BLVD

832 TURNER MCCALL BLVD

700 E. SECOND AVENUE

Old car wash next to St. Mary’s Church. $475,000.

Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

Class A free standing, 4,800 sq. ft. office building. For lease, $4,000/ month.

Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

2,000 sq. ft. retail space next to ALDI. Centrally located in Rome.

Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

Three office suites.

Available for lease.

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701 BROAD STREET

3868 MARTHA BERRY HWY

2901 SHORTER AVENUE

1807 PARRISH DRIVE

3,648 sq. ft. office space on 2nd floor, w/ utilities & janitorial. For lease, $3,344/ month. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

Armuchee Piggly Wiggly shopping center.

Retail spaces available, ranging from 1,350 to 2,500 sq. ft. Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646

5,037 sq. ft. restaurant w/ full kitchen kitchen & seatingfor180. On2.5acres. $275,000. Steve Graves, 770-547-2401.

32,000 sq. ft. warehouse with office space and sprinklers. For lease $6,000/ month. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

96 THREE RIVERS DRIVE

908 WEST AVENUE

412 E. FIRST STREET

1600 SHORTER AVENUE

10K sq. ft. building on 2.5 acres. Two 12’x 12’ rollup doors w/ parking for 20. $650,000.

Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250.

Cedartown.60,000sq.ft.warehousew/office area, loading dock & cooler/freezer on 4.64 acres.$1,100,000.NickRogers,706-252-0303.

Clocktower Square.

Several suites available.

Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646

34,000 sq. ft. building, 395 ft. on road 25,578 sq. ft. retail space, zoned CC. $795,000. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

Chamber Happenings

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Idea for an

A. RIBBON CUTTING: City of Rome Mayor Jamie Doss (LR VIII) shows off the new signage during-the ribbon cutting for the Wetlands Trail Project.

B. RIBBON CUTTING: Bonez & Gristles Barbecue and Catering owners Larry Cothran (left) and Eric Mosley cuts the ribbon in front of the restaurant’s 1517 Dean Avenue location.

C. RIBBON CUTTING: Ruth Terry cuts the ribbon for Keller Williams’ new location at 200 E. Second Avenue.

D. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Hundreds of professionals from all over Northwest Georgia attended the networking event at the 2015 Business EXPO at The Forum.

E. BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS: Art Lord, of Floyd Medical Center, and Stacey Brown, JBM Office Solutions, chat at Heyman Hospice.

F: YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF ROME: Local historian Anne Culpepper (left) shares the history of Rome with the Young Professionals during a guided downtown tour.

Don’t miss a chance

to present lawmakers priorities for our community

innovative product?? the Pre-Legislative You are cordially invited to attend

Breakfast

Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an

Innovative Entrepreneur Competition in February

Three finalists will be selected to present immediately after 2016 Confluence, April 14th & 15th.

For more information, contact Angela Devine at adevine@romega.com or 706-291-7663.

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Thursday, December 10th at Coosa Country Club beginning at 8 a.m.

Our local legislative priorities will be presented to our delegation in advance of the upcoming General Assembly. $12 for Chamber members, $25 for non-Chamber members Presented by: The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

The Stitchery

cont. from p. 10

“We have a highly-trained staff with years of experience in machine embroidery, sewing, and quilting,” Bradshaw added. “It used to be that people drove out of Rome to get great fabric, but now people are driving from all over to see us. Small town customer service is definitely attractive to large city crowds. And it’s the level of customer service you get at our store that keeps people coming back.

We had one lady drive 4 hours just to purchase a machine from us. Why? Because she knew that we were going to spend the time to train her on that machine and help her with support if she had any concerns or questions.

You can’t find that at larger stores.”

Monthly and weekly classes at The Stitchery continues to be one of the biggest draws to the shoppe, said Ms. Bradshaw. Currently, the staff teaches machine embroidery, beginning sewing, quilting and crafting. The store also offers sewing classes for children ages 10 and older. “We’re known for our one-on-one training, and have personalized classes that fit each our students,” added Horton.

“We cater to the beginner sewer and machine embroiderer.”

And their customer base comes from all over the Southeast, said Ms. Bradshaw.

It’s more than just local,” said Ms. Bradshaw. “For a store like ours, people come from as far as Louisana or Kentucky. We have people stop in from Florida, Tennessee, and even Texas. That said, we might have a group of ten ladies come in and want to know where to shop or eat in Rome and Floyd County. We also host larger workshops and programs, typically at Hawthorn Suites, where there might be 80-150 people who come to town to learn.”

Ms. Bradshaw said the economic impact of small businesses like her own is important to the development in the community.

“Not only do we bring in people from all over to visit, shop and stay in Rome, we also introduce our residents and children to a lifelong love,” she added. “So when you spend dollars at a store like ours, you’re not just investing in your community’s today, but also its future.”

Renewals

Advanced Steel Technology Alliant Health Plans, Inc. Allied Food Service ATCO Fire Protection, Inc. Benchmark Physical Therapy Chulio Hills Health & Rehab Center Exchange Club Family Resource Center First Baptist Church of Lindale FP-Pigments Junior Service League Kiwanis Club of Rome Longhorn Steakhouse Massey’s Plaza Jewelry

Mercy Care Rome, Inc. Michael T. Bryan, LLC O’Charley’s Piedmont Agency Pizza Hut River City Antique Mall Robert Noble Architect Rome Eye Care, P.C. Rummel Stampings, Inc. Rush, Kyle, DMD, PC Spectrum Education, LLC TigerFlight Foundation Wire Tech Ltd.

New Members Personnel Staffing, Inc. Ms. Jeanette Dover 2811 Martha Berry Hwy NW Rome, GA 30165 (855) 811-9675 www.personnelstaffing.com Pruitt Health Home Health of Rome Ms. Mandy McQuay 39 Three Rivers Drive NE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 232-5947 www.pruitthealth.com Workout Anytime Mr. Brian Gatschenberger 132 Hicks Drive SE Rome, GA 30165 (404) 908-8001 www.workoutanytime.com/rome

Bonez & Gristles Barbecue and Catering Mr. Larry Cothran 1517 Dean Avenue Rome, GA 30161 (678) 632-6637 www.facebook.com/ BonesAndGristles/?fref=ts Environmental Planning Specialists Mr. Jeff Carter 1050 Crown Pointe Pkwy. STE 550 Atlanta, GA 30338 (678) 336-8554 www.envplanning.com Debbie K. Janis Avon Consultant Ms. Debbie Janis Rome, GA 30161 (706) 766-7771

Orizon IPE Mr. Jonas Motiejunas 6300 Powers Ferry Road STE 600-268 Atlanta, GA 30339 (678) 357-5739 www.orizonipe.com

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1 Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce 2 Rome and Floyd County Library 3 City Hall 4 Clocktower 5 Historic DeSoto Theatre 6 Old Courthouse 7 Myrtle Hill Cemetery 8 Heritage Park 9 Tennis Complex Barron Stadium 10 The Forum 11 Rome Area History Museum 12 Harbin Clinic Tony E. Warren Cancer Center

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Advertiser’s Index Inside Front Cover Citizens First Bank 701 Broad Street www.citizensfirst-rome.synovus.com 706-291-9772

page 9 Greene’s Jewelers 328 Broad St. www.greenesjewelers.com 706-291-7236

page 7 Georgia Power 800 Broad St. www.georgiapower.com 706-802-5000

page 9 River City Bank 228 N. Second Ave. www.rivercitybankonline.com 706-236-2123

page 11 Hardy Realty & Development Co. 1609 Martha Berry Blvd. www.hardyrealty.com 706-291-4321 page 15 Southeastern Mills 333 Old Lindale Rd. www.semills.com 706-291-6528 Back Cover Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers 312 Broad St. www.fgkjewelers.com 706-291-8811

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