February 2018

Small Business of the Year

Ambassador of the Year

Syntec Industries

KB Aerial Imaging

Published by Rome Floyd Chamber

February 2018

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

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

Turkey Mtn 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

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

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 to I-75 and it lies on Richardson Rd which connects Hwy 53 and Union Grove Rd. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

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

Richardson 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

Hwy 53 @ Pierce Hill Rd • $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 thesouth sideofHwy 53.

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

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

Redmond Circle • $948,000 6.27+/- acres commercial on Redmond Cir /Rogers Dr. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

Redmond Rd • $690,000 Approximately 5.23 acres on busy Redmond Road. The parcel is a part of parcel I12036 which consists of 16.62 acres. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

John Phillips • $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

5-7. ANNUAL MEETING

107th Annual Meeting See a few highlights from the Rome Floyd Chamber's Annual Meeting.

CONTENTS 4 Chairman’s Message 4 Community Events 5 "We Are" 5 Annual Meeting Pictures 6 2018 Small Business of the Year

8. SMALL BUSINESS

7 2017 Ambassador of the Year 8 Workout Anytime

Bussey's Flowers, Gifts & Decor

11 Renewing Members

Learn what is new with the downtown florist.

15 Visitor's Guide/Map

11 New Members 13 Ambassador Spotlight

9. MANUFACTURING

Syntec Industries Find out how an industry in Rome and Floyd County became a globally known business.

10. TECHNOLOGY

KB Aerial Imaging & Video Production Learn how a hobby turned into a career.

12. NON PROFIT

1 Riverside Parkway NE Rome, GA 30161 website romega.com phone 706.291.7663 fax 706.232.5755 Momentum (USPS 395-030) Published monthly by the Rome Floyd Chamber, 1 Riverside Parkway, Rome, GA 30161.

Periodical Postage Paid Rome, GA 30161 Subscription Rate: $25 per year in U.S.A. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MOMENTUM, 1 Riverside Parkway, Rome, GA. 30161

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Visit the home store that is helping build a better Rome and Floyd County.

3 | Momentum

COMMUNIT Y CALENDAR FEB 8

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

DAY AT THE CAPITOL

Join the Rome Floyd Chamber on Thursday, February 8, 2018 for a Day at the Capitol. This is your opportunity to discuss important issues from the State Agenda with our representatives. Tickets are $75 per person, this will include transportation and catered lunch. Register at www.romega.com.

FEB 8

21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP MASTERMIND GROUP

Join LeadStrong 414 in a seminar exploring each leadership law, as described by John Maxwell in his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Visit www.romega. com to learn more.

FEB 13

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF ROME

Visit www.romega.com to learn more.

FEB 15

A NEW LOOK AT AGING

Women's Information Network hosts a workshop and panel discussion on aging at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Building H, Room 101A. The workshop will begin at 10:00 a.m. Visit www.infoforwomen.org for more information.

FEB 20

'LIFT EVERY VOICE' CONCERT

Join the NW GA Winds and ROME's Own Gospel Choir in concert 'Lift Every Voice' performed by R.O.M.E. The concert is complimentary and will be held on February 20 at the Rome City Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m.

FEB 24

"CINDERELLA" OPERA PRESENTED BY ROME SYMPHONY

The RSO chamber orchestra joins with the Peach State Opera Company, one of the South's foremost educational opera touring companies. The event will be held on February 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rome City Auditorium. To learn more visit www.romesymphony.org.

FEB 27

NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

Join the Exchange Club Family Resource Center for a Night at the Movies. There will have hors d'oeuvres and libations and a choice of six blockbuster movies. Movies begin at 7:00PM. Admission price is $50 per person, $90.00 per couple. For more information visit www. exchangeclubfrc.org.

MAR 14-16

WASHINGTON DC ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES TRIP

Join the Rome Floyd Chamber on a trip to Washington D.C. This is an opportunity to present Rome and Floyd County's legislative priorities to federal legislators and agencies. Single Occupancy- $1,550 and Double Occupancy- $1,050. Pricing includes airfare, lodging, transportation to/from both airports and a reception with federal legislators and staffs. Visit www.romega.com to learn more.

4 | Momentum

Greetings Momentum Readers Happy HEART month! As we get ready for February, we recognize all the great events going on in Rome and Floyd County this month. There is truly something for everyone. Please take time to look at our calendar in this month’s MOMENTUM and also please look at the extended calendar at www. romega.com From concerts, to nonprofit events to sporting events and from Broad Street to the Runway, there is an event for you.

In this month’s MOMENTUM you will read about Syntec Industries and what a wonderful asset they are to Rome and Floyd County. We also highlight Bussey’s Flowers, Gifts & Décor just in time for Valentine’s Day and we get an overview from Keith Beauchamp at KB Aerial Imaging. In this issue you will also learn about the great work being done at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

We include in this issue highlights from our 107th Annual Meeting. It is my honor to serve as your 2018 Chairman. Please call us at 706.291.7663 to provide resources for you and your business 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. Sincerely,

Pete McDonald

Pete McDonald President, Georgia Northwestern Technical College 2018 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.

107th ANNUAL MEETING

We are 916 strong.

We are manufacturers, we are small business.

We produce half million Pirelli tires in one year.

We are service industries and we are distributors.

We house the equivalent of 32 football fields under one roof and employ 900 of our own at Lowe’s Distribution Center.

We are hospitals, healthcare and the largest specialty healthcare clinic of its kind at Harbin Clinic.

We are elementary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities.

We are state champions and division champions.

Steve Dennis, Motivation Unlimited, reads "We Are" to the audience at the 107th Annual Meeting.

We are sports.

We are the largest tennis facility of its kind.

AND we got game.

We are churches, we are restaurants, we are nonprofits.

We are home.

We are a vibrant downtown, where three rivers meet and greenways begin.

We are the arts, we are music, we are Shakespeare and we are a Symphony.

We recruit.

We develop.

We start-up.

We support.

We refer.

We globalize.

We regionalize.

We govern.

We connect.

We introduce.

We educate.

We count.

We create.

We market.

We sell.

We make.

We lead.

We innovate.

We inspire.

We dream.

Steve White, Citizens First Bank- a division of Synovus, and Joey Beard, Garner & Glover Co., catch up at the 107th Annual Meeting.

We are the

Rome Floyd Chamber Thank you to our Partners in Prosperity III Investors: Accounting Solutions Plus • BDD Consulting Services • Bekaert • Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson & Davis, LLP •Brooks Building Group • Brown & Brown Insurance of Georgia • Charles Williams REIC • Cheryl Riner Hodge, Artist • Chick-Fil-A • Citizens First Bank, a division of Synovus • City of Rome •Coosa Valley Credit Union • Cox, Byington, Brumlow & Twyman • Darlington School • David & Denise Newby • David Harvey • Dempsey, Lord, Smith LLC • Dr. Paul Ferguson • Ford, Gittings & Kane, Jewelers • Foss Manufacturing • FP – Pigments • Frank Barron • Garner & Glover Company • General Electric Company • Georgia Machine Works • Georgia Power • Greater Community Bank • Greene’s Jewelers •Harbin Clinic • Hardy Realty & Development • Henderson & Sons Funeral Home • Heritage Automotive Group • Heritage First Bank • Hortman-Carney Dental, Inc.• International Paper • Jowers-Sklar Insurance • Logical Systems, Inc. • Lowe’s Companies, Inc. • Marglen Industries •McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe LLP • Midian Roofing • Neaton Rome, Inc. • North Georgia Distributing Company • North Georgia Equipment Company • Oglethorpe Power • OTR Wheel Engineering • Owens Financial Group, Inc. • Parker FiberNet • Pirelli Tire North America • POWER 10 • Profile Custom Extrusions • R.H. Ledbetter Properties, Inc. • Redmond Regional Medical Center • River City Bank • Riverside Auto Group • Rome Braves • SCANA Energy • ServiceMaster

by Twins • Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q • Southeastern Mills • State Mutual Insurance Company • SunTrust Bank • Suzuki • Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. • United Community Bank • Wallis Printing Company • Ware Mechanical, Inc. • Whittington, Jones & Rudert, CPAs, LLC

The audience watches intently as the Rome Floyd Chamber debuts the new "Quality of Life" video.

Beatrice Torralba, Office of US Senator David Purdue, and Chip Hood, Floyd County Board of Education and ForEvergreen Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance, at the 107th Annual Meeting. * If you would like to see more photos visit the photo gallery at www.romega.com 5 | Momentum

107th ANNUAL MEETING

2018 Small Business of the Year Greene's Jewelers

Elaine Manning Abercrombie and Joyce Greene Manning pose with their award for Small Business of the Year.

Greene's Jewelers is the 2018 Small Business of the Year Award recipient. The announcement was made at the 107th Annual Meeting in January. Greene's Jewelers began when George A. Greene and his wife Thelma Tate Greene decided to open their own jewelry store in 1948. The couple debated over where to locate the store in Rome or in Ellijay. After not being able to come to a decision the couple decided to flip a coin, Rome won the coin toss and the family moved to Rome.

Dr. Michael Jackson, APEX Direct Care and winner of the 2017 Small Business of the Year, and Pete McDonald, 2018 Chairman of the Rome Floyd Chamberand President of Georgia Northwestern Technical College, presents the 2018 Small Business of the Year award to Greene's Jewelers.

After their retirement, their daughters Ms. Joyce Greene Manning and Sarah Greene Brock took over the business.

In 1984, Joyce's daughter Elaine Manning Abercrombie, Leadership Rome XXVII, joined the firm. Elaine Abercrombie, along with Tammy Kelley now runs the day-to-day operations. Since their opening in downtown Rome in 1948 the store has prospered and continues to serve the Rome and Floyd County area.

Greene's Jewelers is a full-service retail jewelry store, providing diamond, gemstone, and pearl jewelry pieces, Seiko and Pulsar Watches, and more. Greene's Jewelers also offers free custom design consultations, in-house repairs, engraving, gift wrapping and local delivery.

"The mission of Greene's Jewelers is to help their clients celebrate special moments in their lives by providing incomparable goods and services," said Joyce Greene Manning.

Greene's Jewelers employees are active in the Rome and Floyd community: • Friend of Rome Optimist • A member of the Rome Convention and Visitor's Bureau Board • A mentor with Communities in Schools • A member of Seven Hills Rotary Club • Active member of First Baptist Church Lindale 6 | Momentum

107th ANNUAL MEETING

2017 Ambassador of the Year Stephanie Nichols, Rome Cleaners

Chasidy McMahan, Teresa Lumsden, State Farm Insurance & Financial Services, Stephanie Nichols, Rome Cleaners, Alma Roman, Farmers Insurance -Alma Roman Agency, and Quinton Schwengel, Keller Williams Realty, celebrate Shop Small Saturday.

Stephanie Nichols, Rome Cleaners, is the 2017 recipient of the Rome Floyd Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year Award. The Ambassador of the Year Award was present at 107th Annual Meeting in January. The award is given to the Ambassador that has accumulated the most points throughout the year. Ambassadors can earn points can be earned by selling memberships, mentoring members, and attending Chamber events.

Missy Alford, 2016 Ambassador of the Year, presents Stephanie Nichols, Rome Cleaners, with the 2017 Ambassador of the Year award.

Ms. Nichols is dedicated to her work with the Chamber. She is a member of Leadership Rome XXXV, she served as the 2017 Business EXPO chair, Young Professionals of Rome, and is involved with Small Business Action Council. Under Ms. Nichols chairmanship the 2017 Business EXPO was a great success with all sponsorships and booths being sold out. Outside of the Chamber, Ms. Nichols volunteers her time with Relay For Life, Rome High School Marching Band, Hospitality House and is a Girl Scout leader in the community.

“I enjoy attending all of the Chamber Events,” said Ms. Nichols. “It allows me to meet even more people and at the same time help grow our client base at Rome Cleaners.” Ms. Nichols has been in sales and marketing for four years with Rome Cleaners. Ms. Nichols is a Rome native, a graduate of Pepperell High School and attended Georgia Northwestern Technical College where she earned her Associate Degree in Marketing Management in 2011. When she is not volunteering her time with the Chamber or other organization, Ms. Nichols can be spotted shopping local in Rome and Floyd County.

If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, please contact Jeanne Krueger at the Chamber.

Phone: 706-291-7663 ext 306 Email: jkrueger@romega.com

7 | Momentum

SMALL BUSINESS

Bussey's Flowers Gifts & Decor

Mark Brewer and Todd Bussey, Bussey's Flowers, Gifts & Decor hold flowers.

Bussey’s Flowers, Gifts & Décor opened a location in Rome during 2010. The Broad Street location opened when Todd Bussey, Owner of Bussey’s Flowers, Gifts & Décor, realized that their one location in Cedartown could no longer handle the demand in Northwest Georgia. Since the opening of the Broad Street location, Mr. Bussey has seen tremendous growth. “Broad Street is so highly traveled, and it is the place to be,” said Mr. Bussey. “We are noticed just

by people walking down the street, and then they remember our name when it’s time to order flowers for loved ones. Rome is a vibrant community with diversity tourism and five colleges that constantly bring in visitors, all of this has made Broad Street and Rome a perfect home for the store.”

In recent years Bussey’s Flowers, Gifts & Décor’s staff has seen an astounding growth in the amount of weddings that are held in Floyd County, which has benefited their location. The Rome location works primarily on weddings and events that are happening in and around the area with the help of Andrea Calhoun, floral designer, who is in charge of design and implementation of weddings and events. Mr. Bussey attributes much of their success to how the clients are treated when they call or stop by, “We don’t just sell flowers, we sell emotions,” said Mr. Bussey. The time spent with each client is important to the team at Bussey’s and helps them understand their clients need whether it’s for a wedding or just any occasion bouquet.

Most recently the business has grown even more with the recent merger of Ransom Floral Company. A merger had not been in the plans for Mr. Bussey, but when Mark Brewer approached him about selling, Mr. Bussey knew that it was the right decision. The decision to merge brings in more customers, more equipment, and even more talent with the addition of Mark Brewer to their team. “We are so happy to have Mark as a part of our team, his knowledge and experience will be beneficial to our company and to our customers,” said Mr. Bussey.

Workout Anytime

Under New Ownership and New Management Mark Sentell, Owner of Workout Anytime in Rome, spent a majority of his adulthood working corporate marketing and sales, but felt a constant pull towards owning his own gym.

The desire to make an impact on people’s health became even stronger as he watched his own mother's health deteriorate until she could no longer do things for herself. When the opportunity for him to buy the Workout Anytime franchise location in Rome he jumped, at the chance. “I knew I wanted this gym since the day it opened five years ago,” said Mr. Sentell.

“The franchise is a Georgia based business and is growing rapidly. It has 24 hour access for members is a perfect fit for a city such as Rome that is a medical hub and home to many manufacturers. The 24 hour, seven days a week access allows 2nd and 3rd shift workers to go to a gym and have time to focus on their health.”

David Seabolt, Corporate Sales at Workout Anytime Fitness, and Mark Sentell, Owner of Rome's Workout Anytime.

Coley McGhee, a Shorter University graduate and new Club Manager of Workout Anytime stands in the weight area of the gym.

The Workout Anytime gym is set up for all of its members to get a great workout with Matrix Fitness equipment in thirty minutes. The gym also offers meal plan services, workout plans, access to a personal trainer with Personal Trainer Jamie White, HydroMassage, indoor tanning, access to any Workout Anytime gyms located anywhere in the country and soon will be offering HIIT cardio classes to members.

The staff at Workout Anytime is dedicated to providing Rome and Floyd County with affordable fitness options and knows how important healthcare can be. “Were not here to sell memberships,” said Mr. Sentell. ”We are selling health that improves the quality of life for members of our community.”

8 | Momentum

A group of gym members spend time on treadmills after work at Workout Anytime.

Syntec Industries

MANUFACTURING

An Ever Growing and Changing Business Syntec began with Bill Watters and his brothers working together at Integrated Products, a company owned by their father. Integrated had purchased a staple polypropylene line and was looking for something to do with the fiber. They ran into Sea Ray, a boat manufacturer, in the Dalton market purchasing yarn with which to produce their own carpet and they began selling them yarn. Approximately one year later Sea Ray had a manufacturing issue in their Tellico plant in Tennessee and they went to their facility to see if they could help address the problem. The result was they had a problem with their roll-up at their coater.

Not long after this they sent Bill passes to Manufacturing Days at the Miami Boat Show. He attended and realized how much carpet could be sold in this market. This planted the first seed that would one day grow into Syntec. By fall they sent them passes to attend IMTEC, a trade only show in Chicago. Tom Watters and Bill Wattersattended the show and Bill Watters, President of Syntec Industries when they returned Bill knew this was their market. He also knew they in the corporate headquarters located in had a lot to learn if they were to succeed in this market, but they learned stands Rome and Floyd County. quickly. Through the winter of 1985 and 1986 they developed the company name and logo. By February 1986 they attended the Miami Boat Show with samples to show. They were ready in time for their annual model change and began selling carpet to the marine industry in June 1986.

Their first sale was to Wellcraft and by the end of 1986 they had sold them $100,000 total, one style, one color, one customer. By the next model change they had picked up three more customers and they were on their way!

In 1986 they sold Integrated Products and by the late 80’s Syntec was a separate company, totally independent of Integrated Products. In 1989 they took back the portion of the Rome plant that now houses their twisting and heatsetting departments and immediately added on the east building. In that location they put a staple extruder and continued to focus on the marine market.

In 1990 they began looking at the RV industry. Within a couple of years they were selling carpet to the van conversion market and making headway into working their way into the RV market. In the mid 1990’s Syntec installed their first BCF extruder. They had captured a large portion of the mid-to-high end marine carpet market and needed a BCF extruder to go after the entry-level portion of the industry. They also developed two high-end BCF carpets, their Platinum and Diamond product lines. Within one and one-half years nearly all of their business was changed to BCF. By the late 1990’s they were producing about 65% of the marine carpet sold in the United States. “I did not like being trapped with only one product line,” said Bill Watters. “I knew if we were going to be successful and survive changes in trends and economic downturns we needed to become more diverse.” They decided to add other products to the existing customer base. This is when they entered the upholstery vinyl business. As this grew, this became known as their “Synergy Program” that has grown tremendously and currently includes carpet, mats, vinyl, fabric, leather, trim, steering wheels, adhesive, Beauflor Flooring, LVT Flooring and Performance Sheeting.

In 2000 Syntec made their first steps into the manufactured housing market. This has been a tough market but they finally seem to be making headway with their new polyester carpet styles and Beauflor.

In the latter part of 2009 they began selling to the multifamily housing market. Sales were growing each month with Beauflor, LVT and adhesives. In 2012, they introduced their new polyester carpet to this market. In 2013, they continued to grow these markets and research other products and markets that would propel them into a profitable future.

In the mid 2000’s Syntec began looking into how it could take its next step and this step was the purchase of Gussi Italia, a steering wheel company that was based in Italy. “I realized that this new addition for the company was the next big step toward the future for Syntec Industries,” said Bill Watters. The company is continuously growing their existing products, and continues to take it one step further by producing new products to keep the Rome and Floyd County based business successful.

The company has built its success and become what they are today only because of their employees. The talented, quality conscious people that they hire make it happen. As long as their people focus on producing the best quality and providing the best service they will be able to continue developing and selling their products. “The past thirty plus years have been challenging and fun and I hope to see another twenty-five years of the same for myself and the great employees that are part of our Syntec Team,” said Mr. Watters.

9 | Momentum

TECHNOLOGY

KB Aerial Imaging & Video Production

Keith Beauchamp, KB Aerial Imaging & Video Production, flys one drone while holding two more drones.

KB Aerial's Shots of Rome and Floyd County

A picture of downtown Rome during sunset in the fall of 2017.

A picture of the Blue Angels flying at Wings Over North Georgia.

An Aerial view of Barron Stadium, home of Rome High and Shorter University.

10 | Momentum

Drones have become increasingly popular since they were commercialized for the average citizen to buy. Many people around the world see them not just as a toy but as a way to have a business. Keith Beauchamp, Owner and President of KB Aerial Imaging and Video Production, started out his career in Information and Technology working for General Electric, Progressive and more. When his wife Dr. Mary Beauchamp was offered a position with Harbin Clinic, Mr. Beauchamp knew that it was a perfect time to work from home. During this time Mr. Beauchamp began to become more and more experience with a drone he had bought, and realized that his drone combined are all his passions into one piece of technology. “I’ve always loved photography, gadgets and using technology, and with drones becoming more affordable, I wanted own my business and meet the needs in the Rome and Floyd County community,” said Mr. Beauchamp.

For two years Mr. Beauchamp ran his home business for I.T. and K.B. Aerial Imaging and Video Production. He became so busy with filming homes for local real estate agents that he knew it was time to make K.B. Aerial his full time job. The business’s popularity was already growing around the area, but when a video of the high waters in Rome during 2015 went viral it took KB Aerial to the next level. “That one video really launched my career in this field,” said Mr. Beauchamp. “After that was shared on news sites around the country and the world I was contacted by PBS to film in Alabama for PBS NewsHour in 2016. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience.”

The advancements in the technology of Drones is allowing KB Aerial Imaging to do even more with their drone work. “Drones are becoming more affordable and even more advanced as time passes, “said Mr. Beauchamp.

“The more drones are capable of the more I can offer clients.” Currently Mr. Beauchamp uses drones with a 4K camera, motion detection and the ability to move around buildings and trees, detect a body or a car and be able to follow their movements. All of these advancements allow KB Aerial Imaging to provide a unique service that combine all of his passions and run a successful business at the same time.

From the Heart...

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

MEMBERS

Renewing Members • 1st Franklin Financial Corporation • A & L Shielding • Alarm Systems, Inc. • Alfa Insurance -Mark Swanson Agency • Allen Murphy Appliance Ctr., Inc. • Anniston Metal Co. • Belk, Inc. • Berry College • Bowen & Associates CPA's • Branson Machinery, LLC • Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson & Davis, LLP • Caregiver Services of GA • Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County, Inc. • Cook's Pest Control, Inc. • Coosa River Basin Initiative, Inc. • Coosa Steel Corp.

• CSC Sales, Inc. • Darlington School • Days Inn of Rome • Dismuke, William F., Jr., DDS, PC

• Eastland Court Apartments • Edible Arrangements

AR Workshop LuAnn Harris 411 Broad St Rome, GA 30161 (706) 728-3456 http://arworkshop.com/rome Bartow Precast, Inc. Michael Tidwell 1504 Sugar Valley Rd Cartersville, GA 30120 (770) 382-4462 www.Bartowprecast.com Georgia Alabama Land Trust Michael Heneghan 226 Old Ladiga Road Piedmont, AL 36272 (256) 447-1006 www.georgiaalabamalandtrust.org Georgia Steeplechase Anthony-Scott Hobbs 3101 Cobb Pkwy #124 Atlanta, GA 30339 (866) 928-7856 www.georgiasteeplechase.org

South Chapel

• Farrell's Frame and Design

• Heritage Automotive Group

• First United Methodist Church

• Hortman Carney Dental, Inc.

• Floyd County Farm Bureau

• International Paper

• Floyd County Schools Board of

• J Supply Company

Education

• Knight's Garage

• Floyd Medical Center

• Knight's Jewelers

• Forum River Center

• Lamar Advertising

• Garner & Glover Co.

• Martin's Real Estate & Development

• Georgia Highlands College • Georgia Northwestern Technical College • Georgia Power Northwest Federal Credit Union

Company • McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe, LLP • Melissa Eldridge State Farm Insurance Agency

• Glass Doctor

• Morgan & Hunt Oil Company

• H & H Lawn Care

• National Alliance on Mental Illness of

• Harbin Clinic

Rome

• Harbor House

• New Horizon Treatment Center, LLC

• Hardy Realty & Development

• NIFAST Corporation

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Asavik Corporation Sunny Patel 702 Shorter Avenue Rome, GA 30165 (706) 235-4050

• Henderson & Sons Funeral Home

Maximum One Community Realty Marcie Evans 708 Highway 293 Emerson, GA 30137 (770) 334-8286 www.MaximumOneCommunityRealtors.com

• North Georgia Distributing Co. • North Georgia Equipment Company • Open Door Children's Home • OTR Wheel Engineering • Pinson's, Inc. • Pridemore & Cox Orthodontics • Profile Custom Extrusions • QSS-Ashton • Rabbit's Nest of Rome

Newell Recycling LLC Steve Watson 4614 New Calhoun Highway Rome, GA 30161 (706) 235-2530 www.newellrecycling.com

• Redmond Regional Medical Center • Renaissance Marquis • River City Bank • RJ Young Company • Roberson's Auto Collision Co., Inc. • Roman Chemical Corporation • Rome News-Tribune

Premier Tire & Wheel Ken Burton 24 Riverside Industrial Park NE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 237-6993 http://premiertireandwheel.com

• S.I. Storey Lumber Co. • Southeastern Mills • Starr-Matthews Insurance Agency • State Mutual Insurance • Terry Simmons Insurance Agency • The Fairbanks Company • The Guest House Apartments

Workout Anytime Mark Sentell 132 Hicks Dr. SE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 405-3364 workoutanytime.com/rome/

• The Stone Law Group-Trial Lawyers LLC • United Community Bank • Village Theatres • Will Wood Investments • Winthrop Court

11 | Momentum

NON-PROFT

Habitat for Humanity-Coosa Valley Habitat for Humanity-Coosa Valley ReStore is celebrating their first anniversary being located at 95 Three Rivers Drive (across from Rome High School.)

Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center open to the public. ReStore is run completely off of donations from local businesses and households. Volunteers are needed for the successful operation of the store. The proceeds from the store directly fund Habitat for Humanity-Coosa Valley. This money then helps to supply citizens in the area with safe homes through services such as building homes and small home repairs. “A Brush with Kindness” is the program in place to help people Torri Brown, Volunteer Coordinator, and Greg Irvine, ReStore Manager, stand in the entrance of with small home repairs and painting the exterior homes. Habitat ReStore the Habitat ReStore. offers just about everything to furnish and maintain your home at affordable prices. It is also a great place to find those one-of-a-kind collectibles.

Because “All of our items are pre-used and come through donations, we are able to sell items at 75 percent to 90 percent off retail price,” said Greg Irvine, ReStore Manager. The store sells everything a homeowner might need- furniture, appliances, home décor, building supplies and more. The ReStore recently changed their hours to Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accommodate the new location and customer’s needs. The donations provided by the citizens of Rome and Floyd County, and the shoppers that frequent the store have made it possible for the Habitat For Humanity- Coosa Valley organization to serve over a 100 families and build 54 houses. “ReStore enables us to provide for these 100 families in our area, and without the ReStore we would not have such great results,” said Bruce Day, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity-Coosa Valley. “The volunteers A Habitat ReStore volunteer prices items that that work at ReStore every day and the donations to ReStore help change peo- have been donated. ple’s lives and that helps to improve the quality of life in our community.”

Thank you to our

PARTNERS IN PROSPERITY III MA JOR INVESTORS City of Rome Floyd County Government International Paper OTR Wheel Engineering Parker FiberNet Pirelli Tire North America Southeastern Mills State Mutual Insurance Company Photo provided by Aerial Imaging 12 | Momentum 12 | Momentum

AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

Thank you to our

Platinum Table Annual Meeting Sponsors

Ambassador Spotlight Jared "JJ" Johnson Smoothie King

Alfa Insurance-Mark Swanson Agency Citizen's First Bank a Division of Synovus City of Rome Floyd County Board of Education Floyd County Government Forum River Center Greater Community Bank Greene's Jewelers Harbin Clinic

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.

Hardy Realty & Development Heritage First Bank International Paper McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe Nichols, Cauley & Associates Profile Extrusions Redmond Regional Medical Center River City Bank Rome Braves Rome City Schools Board of Education Rome News-Tribune Shorter University

A Veteran owned business supporting your local area 116 Broad St., Rome, GA • 706.584.7816 www.farrellsframeanddesign.com

Southeastern Mills State Mutual Insurance Toles, Temple & Wright United Community Bank 13 | Momentum

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

a

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 Rome Floyd Visitors Bureau 16 Ridge Ferry Park 1 7 Mount Berry Mall 18 Lock and Dam Park 19 Stonebridge Golf Course 20 Richard B. Russell Regional Airport 21 Coosa Valley Fairgrounds 22 Historic Cave Spring

EDUCATION:

23 Shorter University 24 Berry College 25 Georgia Highlands / Heritage Hall 26 Darlington School 2 7 GA Northwestern Technical College 28 Unity Christian School 29 St. Mary’s Catholic School 30 Montessori School of Rome 3 1 Georgia Highlands College 32 Georgia School for the Deaf

HEALTH CARE:

33 Redmond Regional Medical Center 34 Harbin Clinic 35 Floyd Medical Center 35 Kindred Hospital 36 Harbin/Tony Warren Cancer Center

SPORTS:

37 State Mutual Stadium 38 Rome Tennis Center at Berry College 14 | Momentum

Page

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 7.......... Forum River Center, 301 Tribune St, 706-291-5281, forumevents.org 10......... Greene’s Jewelers, 328 Broad St., 706-291-7236, greenesjewelers.com 12......... Farrell's Frame & Design, 116 Broad St, 706- 584-7816, farrellsframeanddesign.com 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

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

Berry Crossing Center

The Lofts at Third & Broad

1901 Shorter Ave

519 Broad Street

Outparcels available at the intersection of Redmond Rd & Martha Berry Blvd. Build to suit.

Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

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

Freestanding office with adequate parking in rear.

Hi visibility on Shorter Avenue near Tangs Garden.

Newly renovated with paint and carpet throughout. $950/mo. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

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.

1838 Redmond Road

114 Broad Street

320 W. 9th

523 & 524 Avenue A

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.

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.

Fully renovated multi use 8,000 sq. ft. building with great visibility on Turner McCall Blvd. Large lot with plenty of parking. $700,000 Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

BUILDING FOR SALE

300 Broad St # 1, $185,900 – Jimmy Kelley – 1,211 sq. ft., HVAC system, no duct work.

300 Broad St # 2, $170,900 – Jimmy Kelley – 1,036 sq. ft., HVAC system, no duct work.

300 Broad St # 3, $155,900 – Jimmy Kelley – 817 sq. ft., HVAC system, no duct work.

411 Broad St $415,000 – Kimberly Prusakowski – 2 story, 5,775 sq. ft., new roof & HVAC. Renovating downstairs.

2 Charlton St $299,900 – Jimmy Kelley – Perfect for development.

Currently a car lot & residential home zoned CC. 1407 E 2nd Ave $89,900 – Nick Rogers – Commercial office space.

Private parking lot.

1301 Martha Berry Blvd $1,400,000 - Soraya Collins – 12,200 sq. ft. successful restaurant ready for the taking zoned CC. 1701 Martha Berry Blvd $299,900 – Jimmy Kelley – Great corner lot perfect for development. Currently car lot zoned CC. 1801 Martha Berry Blvd $285,000 – Charles Parker – 2,240 sq. ft. office space. Previously a doctor’s office.

2730 Martha Berry Blvd $600,000 – Jimmy Kelley – 8,165 sq. ft. of retail space in front of the Mount Berry Square Mall.

159 Old Dalton Rd $387,700 – Wayne Lester – Commercial office space previously the Glennwood Vet Clinic. Excellent location.

97 Ward Mountain Rd $979,500 – Charles Parker – 5,747 sq. ft.

Established bed & breakfast. The Sage Cottage Inn is a custom-built retreat nestled on 12.5 acres.

COMMERCIAL LEASE AND OR SALE WAREHOUSE & INDUSTRIAL

2506 Callier Springs Rd $229,500 – Charles Parker – 12,800 sq. ft. building. May be rezoned as community commercial.

402,404 Cedar Ave $389,000 – Steve Graves – 8,400 sq. ft. total, 2,400 sq. ft. office space, no sprinkler.

3798 Martha Berry Blvd $299,000 – Jimmy Kelley – By appointment only.

Office area, warehouse area, fenced area.

18 Shorter Industrial $155,000 OR $1,700/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 4,000 sq. ft. metal building, overhead doors, office area.

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

3061 Sugar Valley $698,500 – Steve Graves – 29,000 sq. ft. on Hwy 136 building sprinkled and can be subdivided.

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

COMMERCIAL LEASE: RETAIL, RESTAURANT & OFFICE

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.

24 Central Plaza $600/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 695 sq. ft. Retail space.

100 E. 2nd Ave $12.50/sq.ft. – Jimmy Byars – 1,000 sq.ft. office on the 1st floor and 3,100 sq. ft. office on the 2nd floor. Utilities included.

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

700 E. 2nd Ave – Jimmy Kelley – Quality office suites available ready to rent.

704 E. 2nd Ave – $1,500/mo. - Jimmy Kelley – 4,600 sq. ft. Victorian home made into an office, handicap accessible.

1407 E. 2nd Ave - $500/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 936 sq. ft. office space.

1709 B Martha Berry $10/sq.ft. – Jimmy Kelley – 3,000 sq. ft. office space.

Great location.

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.

901 North Broad St $18/sq.ft. – Jimmy Byars – 3rd floor 2,200 sq.ft. 6 offices, conference room, reception area, breakroom and storage room.

Utilities included.

2 Professional Ct $1,500/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 2 story office 1848 sq.ft. ground floor and 925 sq. ft. 2nd floor.

3 Professional Ct $1,500/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 2 story office 1785 sq.ft. ground floor and 890 sq. ft. 2nd floor.

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 office space ground floor, plenty of parking.

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

COMMERCIAL LAND FOR SALE

2nd Ave & Riverbend $500,000 – Jimmy Kelley – 1.5 acres ground lease or build to suit.

Bells Ferry Rd $150,000 – Kimberly Prusakowski – 3 acres. Excellent opportunity for commercial development.

Callier Springs Rd $975,000 – Jimmy Byars – 13 acres could be commercial or apts.; needs grading $75,000.00/acre.

Hwy 411/Callier Springs Rd $6,600,000 – Jimmy Byars – 264 acres ready to be developed. Zoned SR, river frontage.

Cedartown Rd $149,000 – Kimberly Prusakowski – 13.15 acres Intersection of new bypass and highway 27.

Fosters Mill Rd $140,000 – Bill Summer – 50 acres. Great tract for hunting! Bordered by 3 sides of Mead land.

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

Martha Berry Hwy $149,000 – Lisa Smith – Great location. Zoned CC. Seller motivated. Utilities available at the street.

1000 Martha Berry $399,000 – Jimmy Byars – Great location near hospital. Across from Honey Baked Ham. Zoned CC. 1104 Martha Berry $1,100,000 – Jimmy Kelley – 2.66 acres at N 5th Avenue, street to street property.

1302 Martha Berry $188,000 – Jimmy Kelley – 2 acres Old Volkswagen lot.

4511 Martha Berry Hwy $179,900 – David Terrell – Triangle lot with frontage on Martha Berry Hwy. Near Russell Field.

Morton Bend Rd $210,000 – Jimmy Kelley – 114-116 acres of privately owned hunting land with timber and food plots.

15 | Momentum O f fic e 7 0 6 - 291- 4321 | 1609 M a r t h a B err y Bl vd. | P. O. Box 51 | Rome, Geor gi a 30162-0051 | hardy re al t y. c om