June 2019

Georgia Tech Visit

Vargo Orthodontics

Nonprofit Roundtable

G.R.E.I.A Golf Tournament

Published by Rome Floyd Chamber

$22 million infrastructure investment announced for West Rome and Coosa.

JUNE 2019

COMMERCIAL LAND FOR SALE 611 TURNER MCCALL BLVD., ROME, GA 30165

0 Bellwood Rd, Calhoun - Two 28± ac. adjoining tracts, undeveloped land fronting I-75.

Priced to sell at $85,000 per acre. $4,743,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

0 Braves Blvd., Rome - 4.2± ac. outparcel adjacent to State Mutual Stadium. Level w/over 1,000 ft. of frontage on the bypass & 600 ft. on the connector. $1,050,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

9 Shorter Ave., Rome - 2 parcels totaling 4.2± ac. Can easily be developed for retail, restaurant or an office complex. $1,500,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

0 Chateau Dr, Rome - Undeveloped land 5 minutes from downtown ready for MF development of up to 28 duplexes w/ life long special use permit w/ preliminary plans. $169,000 Leslie Pearson 706-506-2986

4315 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome - Bank owned property with frontage on Martha Berry Hwy. and Walenda. H-C zoning.

Inside corner lot is available. $230,000 Jim Harrington 706-346-0208

309 Division St, Rome - .68± acre tract consists of 2 parcels w/frontage on Division St., Graham St, & John Davenport Dr. Currently zoned residential. $60,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

1309 US Hwy. 41, Calhoun Commercial lot behind Kroger w/good visibility, 1.21± acres, utilities available. Residential home on property. Will need to be rezoned. $595,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

401 Porch Loop Rd, Calhoun Best retail/commercial site between Dalton & Cartersville. There are 10 different tracts of land that make up 32.55± acre parcel. $5,900,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

2179 Rome Hwy, Cedartown 2.07± ac., mostly wooded, corner of Denton Rd. & Hwy. 27 S. Ideal for convenience or retail store. $199,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

0 N. Henderson Bend Rd, Calhoun - 125 townhome lots sold as a whole being 20± acres, 5 roads cut & all utilities, close to I-75. $1,980,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

0 Redmond Rd, Rome - 6.32± ac. parcel in excellent location for logistics, warehousing or storage operations. 470± ft. frontage on Redmond Circle. $948,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

Hwy 53 @ 166 Pierce Hill Rd, Rome - 3 parcels at intersection of Hwy. 53 & Pierce Hill Rd, 5.45± ac. Zoned CC & light industrial. Excellent ingress & egress. $545,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

0 Fairmount Hwy, Calhoun Vacant land, no improvements, originally zoned for car dealership, 518 ft. frontage on Hwy. 53, commercial curb cut. $2,400,000 Russell Rogers 706-346-0400

AGENTS PEOPLE KNOW

Technology Parkway, Rome 6 commercial lots available for sale in West Rome. $29,900 each Sharon Mathis 706-252-1546

0 Gore Subligna Rd, Summerville - Approx. 5.45± acres, comm. property with county water or well water. Convenient to Hwy. 27. $99,000 Ivy Lowrey 404-312-8115

0 Redmond Cir, Rome - 5.23± ac. comm. parcel w/11,000± sq. ft. building, roll up doors & high ceiling spans. 470 ft. frontage on Redmond Cir. Good level lot. $690,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

0 Calhoun Hwy., Rome - 1± ac. parcel located on the south side of Hwy. 53 just before the Burlington Drive intersection.

Easily accessible, very visible. $115,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

706-291-0202 • www.TOLESTEMPLE.com

EXPERIENCE PEOPLE TRUST

5. GEORGIA TECH VISIT

Georgia Tech Emerging Leaders Faculty from Georgia Tech toured Rome to learn about needs in the workforce.

CONTENTS 4 Chairman’s Message 4 Community Events 7 Exchange Club of Rome 8 Gas Line Expansion 8 Welcome to Rome, Kerry Group!

8 New Members 10 Renewing Members 11 Ribbon Cuttings

6. SMALL BUSINESS

13 Chamber Events 14 Visitor's Guide/Map

Vargo Orthodontics Vargo Orthodontics works hard to make healthy smiles and teaches patients to give back to their community.

7. NONPROFIT

Nonprofit Roundtable Learn how Nonprofit Roundtable is helping to grow Rome and Floyd County's nonprofit organizations.

12. G.R.E.I.A.

G.R.E.I.A. Golf Tournament

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The Rome Floyd Chamber celebrates existing industries and the impact they have on the community.

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COMMUNIT Y NEWS

JUNE 6

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

HIDDEN PHOTOSHOP TRICKS - FREE CLASS

Spend an hour and a half with Photoshop guru/author Stacy Cates to learn hidden tricks and little-known techniques from the most famous Photoshop book authors. The class will be held at Rome Classes, 424 Shorter Avenue, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Visit www. romeclasses.com/photoshop.html to learn more.

JUNE 10-14

ROME LITTLE THEATRE: SUMMER CAMP

Join the Rome Little Theatre for summer camp from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. June 10-14. The camp is for ages 6-16 and the fee is $180. Call 706-295-7171 for more information.

JUNE 15

ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS "POPS AL FRESCO"

Greetings Momentum Readers

Bring your own picnic and enjoy RSO's final concert of the season, featuring Pops favorites. The event will be held at The Cove at Darlington School. Visit www. romesymphony.org to learn more.

JUNE 21-22

END SLAVERY YARD SALE FUNDRAISER

Join End Slavery on June 21st and 22nd from 8 am to 5 pm at 15 Redmond Court for some great deals to support a great cause! There will be food trucks, inflatables for the kids and lots more family fun! Learn more at www.endslaveryga.org.

JUNE 27

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT RIVER CITY BANK

Join the Rome Floyd Chamber at River City Bank, 228 N 2nd Avenue, for Business After Hours. The event will be at 5:30 p.m. and Chamber Members can register at www.romega.com.

JUNE 28-29

NW GEORGIA HOT AIR BALLOON & AVIATION FESTIVAL

Welcome to the June edition of Momentum Magazine. Summer is officially upon us and the temperature is rising. Children can be found playing in the fountain downtown, and fun activities are being held all over town.

In the June issue, you will read about Georgia Tech's visit to Rome and Floyd County, the growth of Nonprofit Roundtable, and The Exchange Club of Rome. We also welcome Kerry to Rome and Floyd County!

We also highlight Chamber Events and recent Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, and please make special note of our new and renewing members.

The second annual 2019 NWG Hot Air Balloon & Aviation Festival is coming to Rome, GA, June 28th & 29th 2019!

Featuring Hot Air Balloons, Airplanes & Helicopters.

With over 100 craft & retail vendors, festival food vendors, and rides for kids of all ages! Something for everyone to enjoy! Learn more at www.facebook.com/

Please call on us at 706.291.7663 for any assistance for you and your business, and we encourage you to drop by and meet our staff who are ready and eager to serve you.

RomeBalloonFestival/ JUNE 29

100 BLACK MEN OF ROME-NWGA, INC. ​25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Sincerely,

100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia, Inc is

Elaine Abercrombie

marking 25 years of following through on our initiative to address four key areas to strengthen the future of black youth. To commemorate those 25 years of dedication and progress, we will hold our 25th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Forum River Center. Visit http://www.100bmor.org/gala. html for more information.

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Elaine Abercrombie Manager, Greene's Jewelers 2019 Chairman of the Board, Rome Floyd Chamber

GEORGIA TECH VISITS

Georgia Tech Emerging Leaders Spend Time with Industry Leaders in Rome and Floyd County

Dr. Christopher Rozell, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Tech talks with Marty Drennen, Vice President of Engineering, OTR Wheel Engineering.

The group from Georgia Tech tours the Pirelli Plant in Rome, Georgia.

The Rome Floyd Chamber hosted and toured faculty members from Georgia Tech’s Leadership Program. The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is an annual cohort of associate and full professors at Georgia Tech who are chosen through an application process to take part in a nine-month leadership growth opportunity, including exposure to monthly workshops, small-group work, selfassessments, and project sharing with the provost’s executive leadership team.

Terry Blum, Faculty Director, Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship explained, “The GT Provost’s Emerging Leaders Program learned so much from the Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce and the organizations who allowed us to visit. The system of interorganizational relationships puts Rome/Floyd County ahead of other areas because of the foresight that is demonstrable in anticipating the business needs of the future. The quality of life in the area is enhanced through its service in developing the human resource to adequately meet the economic development goals as well as the growth of the companies that are located there.”

The two-day event kicked off with a reception at the Rome Floyd Chamber where Georgia Tech alumni and local industry leaders came together for a discussion about industry and workforce opportunities in Rome and Floyd County. At the reception, the group heard from Tim Groves, GE Power and President of the local Georgia Tech Alumni Association. “We had an opportunity to share how Georgia Tech Alumni are contributing to the community.

We shared our mentoring program with the Rome Boy's and Girl's Club Robotics program. It was great to meet the GT faculty, and expose them to our community. Go Jackets!” said Tim Groves.

The group also received an update about local industry from Ken Wright, Director of Business and Industry Services for the Rome Floyd Chamber. Bob Owens, CFO and Marty Drennen, Vice President of Engineering both from OTR Wheel Engineering attended the reception and talked to many of the professors about workforce opportunities.

County Commissioner Rhonda Wallace commented about the reception, “It is great to see so many Georgia Tech alumni and local industry leaders come together with these Georgia Tech professors to discuss workforce opportunities in Rome and Floyd County.”

“The level of technology used in products and services makes me want to have many of the people we visited talk to the students at GT. While we observed humility among the groups we visited, we hope there is realization that the potential college students can compete for places at GT and succeed in our programs,” explained Terry Blum.

"Pirelli Tire was delighted to once again partner with the chamber and host Georgia Tech visitors," said Pirelli Human Resources Director Clay Cooper. "It is clear Pirelli and Georgia Tech are aligned in their desire to innovate and develop future leaders."

The Group toured the Floyd County College and Career Academy, visited with Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s leadership team and toured Pirelli Tire.

Dr. Terry Blum added, “I am looking forward to returning to Rome/Floyd because the County and Chamber leaders and our GT alumni are so gracious.”

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SMALL BUSINESS

Vargo Orthodontics Gives Back

The Vargo Orthodontic Staff works on a patient.

Dr. Joesph Vargo, Owner of Vargo Orthodontics, and his Orthodontic Assistant assess a patient.

Vargo Orthodontics has become a crucial part of the Rome and Floyd County Community. The practice first began in 1996 after Dr. Joseph Vargo graduated from West Virginia University with a Master’s in orthodontics. Dr. Vargo started his practice in Rome and split time between his practice and a larger practice in Atlanta. After some time traveling back and forth, Dr. Vargo knew it was time to focus his efforts in Rome.

Dr. Vargo took a leap of faith and invested all his time in Rome and Floyd County. “The community was ready,” said Dr. Vargo. “I was offering new options, innovative and modern care for my patients and the community responded. The response, along with the one on one connection I could have with my patients, motivated me to focus on my practice.”

The practice is now located in the former Double Cola Building, 419 East 2nd Avenue. The Double Cola building is rich with history and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dr. Vargo believed the building could be restored and provide the home for his practice. The building is now the perfect mix of history and innovation.

The practice continued to grow, and Dr. Vargo invested further into his community and began to tie one of his early passions into his work. As a young child, Dr. Vargo wanted to become a teacher and he felt a strong pull to bring education into his practice.

Dr. Vargo places a high priority on school programs and community outreach. Vargo Orthodontics is reaching out to students and teachers through several programs including; Partners In Education, Smart Smiles, Guide

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Peggy Decker, Community Outreach at Vargo Orthodontics, visits Johnson Elementary to present Partners in Education checks.

to Dental Trauma, and Parent Teacher Organization Presentation on Dental Health Awareness.

The Partners in Education program has become an important part of the community outreach. This program allows patients to learn about the importance of giving.

When a patient begins their treatment, they are given an opportunity to tithe $50 to their school or school program.

To date, the funds donated exceed $34,000 to 42 different schools.

Smart Smiles is another program offered by Vargo Orthodontics; the program allows Vargo staff members to go into local classrooms and educate students on the importance of oral health and equip them with the skills to develop healthy habits. The staff also works with education professionals to teach them how to respond successfully to dental trauma, in a school setting.

“It is important for us to give back to the community that supports us so well,” said Dr. Vargo.

The Vargo Orthodontics team has plans for the future to continue to give back to their community and help provide innovative and quality care to their patients.

NONPROFITS

Nonprofit Roundtable

Nonprofit Profile

What is the Exchange Club of Rome?

The Exchange Club of Rome was chartered in 1936 and is the largest service club in Rome and Floyd County. We meet every Friday at The Palladium located on the Coosa Valley Fair Grounds.

Nonprofit Roundtable Chair J.R. Davis leads the discussion at May's Nonprofit Roundtable meeting.

Nonprofits are an integral part of the Rome-Floyd Community.

The nonprofit sector meets the needs of citizens by providing specific services. The Rome Floyd Chamber currently has 100 nonprofit members in the Rome and Floyd County area. These nonprofits range in focus from youth services, churches, schools and arts. Nonprofits also contribute to the local economy.

Nonprofits provide jobs to members of the community and make Rome and Floyd County more appealing to those who move into the community.

“Nonprofits help to promote a strong quality of life,” said Nonprofit Roundtable Chairman J.R. Davis, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Georgia, Executive Director. “Companies and Industries looking to relocate take into consideration what resources are available for their staff. The number of nonprofits located here make Rome and Floyd County an even more desirable community.”

The Rome Floyd Chamber began the Nonprofit Roundtable in 2017 as a way to help the nonprofits in Rome and Floyd County connect and collaborate. Each quarter over 40 nonprofits meet at the Rome Floyd Chamber to discuss issues and opportunities within the community.

“For me, there are three purposes of this roundtable,” said Nonprofit Roundtable Chair J.R. Davis, Boys, and Girls Club. “ The first is a collaboration; it’s important for all of the nonprofits in Rome and Floyd County to work together. The second is to avoid duplication. There are so many wonderful nonprofits in our area and it's important that we are meeting the needs of the community and not duplicating efforts. The third is to advocate for our sector. It is important to share what we do for the community with businesses.”

“We are excited to see how this group will continue to grow,” said Mr. Davis. “We hope to help the nonprofits in our community grow and help them partner even more with the business community.

How many members are in the Exchange Club of Rome?

The Exchange Club of Rome has 210 members. The National Exchange Club was founded on March 27th, 1911 in Detroit, Michigan and currently the organization is headquartered in Toledo, OH. What are the primary focuses of the Exchange Club of Rome?

The Exchange Club of Rome focuses on three programs of service; Americanism, Community Service and Youth Programs.

Also, we promote our National Project as well, The prevention of Child Abuse.

We, along with the Coosa Valley Fair Association, support and promote the mission of the Exchange Club Family Resource Center.

What can we expect in the upcoming months from the Exchange Club of Rome?

This October the Coosa Valley Fair, October 2nd - 6th at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.

How can people get involved in the Exchange Club of Rome?

Be sure to check out our website at www.romeexchangeclub.com for our meeting and events schedule. Also, we have a meeting that is open to the public every Friday beginning at 12:00 at The Palladium located at the Fairgrounds.

The first Friday each month is reserved for club members only as we hold our business meeting.

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CHAMBER EVENTS

Infrastructure Investment in West Rome and Coosa A veteran owned business supporting your local area

Come see our ART GALLERY!

Best of

Rome 2017

Best of

Rome 2018

Custom Framing Art Installation Canvas Stretching Fine Art Reproduction Photo Restoration Custom Mirrors Shadow Boxes We support Art Gallery local artists!

And Much More

116 Broad Street, Rome GA | 706.584.7816 Amanda@FarrellsFrameAndDesign.com FarrellsFrameAndDesign.com NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Agan Plumbing Company Jessica Agan 1006 Avenue D NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 266-6648 www.aganplumbingcompany.com Fluid Floors, Inc. Connie Lasko 18 Curtis Ct SW Cartersville, GA 30120 www.fluidfloors.com (678) 996-3395 IN-N-OUT AUTO REPAIR Rodrigo Barahona 2203 Shorter Ave SW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 237-7090 InventureIT Todd Looper 105 Depot St Dalton, GA 30720 (706) 529-4638 www.inventureit.com 8 | Momentum

First Choice Home Service Scott Sheppard 1 Hillindale Dr SE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 784-4323 www.firstchoice24hr.com Hodge Consulting Services, LLC Albert Hodge (706) 252-4511 www.hodgeconsultingservices.com KMW, CPA LLC Ken White 104 E. Third Street Rome, GA 30161 (706) 506-8204

The Georgia Public Service Commission, Atlanta Gas Light, Georgia Power and International Paper announced a monumental infrastructure expansion benefiting current industry and future economic development projects. The infrastructure expansion project will include a natural gas line expansion in the West Rome/Coosa area.

"This was a difficult thing they did to get this project," said Tim Echols, Vice Chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission. "We get calls from communities wanting pipeline replacements, and we can hardly do any of them because of the expense. Yet, your Chamber put together a team to come to us with a request and then brought us here to show us the impact this investment would have."

The expansion will include replacing the existing four-inch natural gas pipeline with a 12-inch pipe.

The expansion will be a $22 million dollar expansion.

"We are proud to have a strong relationship with the Rome Floyd Chamber," said Jenna Guzman, International Paper. "The relationship is recognized throughout the International Paper organization and much appreciated by all. Thank you to Ken Wright for all of his hard work on this project."

Thank you Georgia Public Service Commission, Atlanta Gas Light, Georgia Power and International Paper for your continued commitment to Rome and Floyd County!

Welcome Kerry!

The Chamber is excited to welcome Kerry to the Rome and Floyd Community. Kerry is based out of Tralee, Ireland with 25,000 employees worldwide operating in 27 countries. Kerry is a leader in delighting and nourishing consumers across the globe with food, beverage and pharmaceutical products people enjoy and feel better about. The facility in Rome, Georgia produces natural, authentic and delicious batters and breaders.

Currently, the Rome and Floyd County facility employs 150 people.

"We are thrilled to be operating in Rome and Floyd County," said Elliott Elliot Rank, Human Resource Rank, Human Resource Manager.

Manager, and Dawn Booke, "We are grateful for the warm Senior Administrator Assistant welcome and generous hospitality at Kerry. of the people here in Rome and the quality and commitment of our employees. We cannot wait to become more involved with this community we now call home."

Kerry is committed to safety, quality, innovation and sustainability in all of the facilities and communities where we work.

Learn more about Kerry at www.kerry.com.

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RENEWING MEMBERS

Renewing Members

• Abbott and Associates CPAs, PC • Active Pest Control • AgGeorgia Farm Credit, ACA • Alto Computers • Bestway Construction Company • Big Time Products, LLC • Brandon Burke State Farm • Brooks Building Group, Inc. • Broome's Hall of Fame Trophies • Brugg Pipesystems, LLC • Central Electrical Systems • Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home • Chili's Bar & Grill • Colosseum Escape Rooms • Coosa Diagnostic Center • Coosa Valley Communications, Inc. • Country Sportsman • Crews Chemicals, Inc. • D & J Manufacturing Company, Inc. • Doug's Deli Downtown, LLC • Dwarf House Chick-Fil-A Classics • Ear, Nose & Throat of Northwest Georgia • End Slavery Georgia • Fluid Floors • Floyd County Government • Garden Lakes Baptist Church • Giggity's Sports Bar • GMC Value-Mart Inc. • Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley • Hampton Inn & Suites by HiltonDowntown Rome • Hanging Around Rome by Studio Siri • Harvest Moon Cafe • Hillis Outdoor Specialist Inc. • Historic DeSoto Theatre • Holston Gases Inc. • Howse, Rice & Brown, CPAs, PC • Husser & Cromartie, LLC • Integra Anesthesia Associates, LLC • K.C. Homes, Inc. • Kelli D. Gonzalez, CPA • Las Palmas Mexican Bar & Grill • Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant • Living & Giving • Lovvorn Door & Window Company

• Lumina Coffee Company • Lutheran Services of Georgia • Lyons Bridge Beef • Mather Mechanical Services Inc. • McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe, LLP • Mel & Mimi, Inc. • Nelson & Nelson Contractors, Inc. • Newby-Stahl Advisory Group • Noon Optimist Club of Rome • North by Northwest • NWGA Council Boy Scouts of America • Oak Ridge Apartment Community • Old Havana Cigar Company • PaperPack, Inc. • Preferred Travel of Rome, Inc. • Premier Imaging Medical Systems Inc. • Putt-Putt Fun Center • RA-LIN and Associates, Inc. • Read, Martin & Slickman, CPA • Redmond Family Care - West Rome • Redmond Medical Group • Redmond Medical Group East • Riverside Oral & Facial Surgery, PC • Riverwood Senior Living • Rome Mechanical, LLC • Rome-Floyd County Community Soup Kitchen, Inc. • Romega Digital • Rosemark, Inc. • Safe Storage • Save-A-Lot • Seven Hills Rotary Club • SouthEastern Pathology, P.C. • St. Mary's Catholic Church • Star Cleaners • Steak 'n Shake • Sun Tan City • Sweet P's at the Palladium • Swift & Finch • Syntec Industries • The Salvation Army • The UPS Store • Visiting Angels of Rome • S.I. Storey Lumber Co. • Whistle Britches • Willow Creek Landscape Supply

Life is made up of a few moments all strung together like pearls.

Serving Our Community Since 1948

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Georgia Tech Article Continued The annual summer tour, in conjunction with Tech’s “Taking Care of Georgia” initiative, gives past and current cohorts of the ELP an opportunity to learn about the socio-politicaleconomic context in which Georgia Tech operates. The group has the chance to meet existing and potential partners in different areas of the state to better understand how Tech’s work impacts the rest of Georgia, and how their partners’ efforts are also crucial to Georgia Tech’s operations and spirit of progress and service.

“I and the rest of the Georgia Tech family were impressed by the diversity of industries, the warmness of the people, and the beautiful buildings,” said Leslie Sharp, Interim CEO of the Library, and Professor of Historic Preservation.

“I was excited to meet the local Georgia Tech alumni who are doing great things to make Rome and Floyd County a wonderful place to work, live and play.”

Elaine Abercrombie, 2019 Chairman of the Rome Floyd Chamber commented, "The Rome Floyd Chamber is committed to serving existing industry in Rome and Floyd County and addressing workforce development on behalf of our members."

RIBBON CUT TINGS & GROUNDBREAKINGS

Rome High's College and Career Academy The Rome City School Board broke ground on Rome High School's College and Career Academy. The new college and career academy will offer classes in Robotics, Veterinary Services, Advanced Manufacturing, Medicine and more.

Construction on the project has begun and will continue through the summer.

Celebrating Small Business

#ShopRome DiPrima's Shoes Judy Sloan, President, cuts the ribbon during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the new Diprima's Shoes, 2904 Martha Berry Hwy. Diprima's Shoes has been serving the North Georgia Community since 1959, and offers everything from work boots to dress shoes.

The Canoe House The Fricks Team cuts the ribbon celebrating the Grand Opening of the Canoe House, 608 Broad Street, during their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

The Canoe House is a local adventure shoppe specializing in outdoor gear, lifestyle apparel, and unique gifts.

First Choice Home Services Scott Sheppard, Director, cuts the ribbon during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating First Choice Home Services,10 Commerce Ct SE STE B. First Choice Home Services offers superior heating and air, electrical, and plumbing services.

ComForCare Home Care Chip Mitchell, Owner, and Moriah Medina, Community Outreach Coordinator cut the ribbon during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

ComForCare Home Care is a company dedicated to establishing a new standard in the quality of home care services provided to seniors and disabled individuals in our communities.

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G.R.E.I.A.

The Rome Floyd Chamber Celebrates Rome and Floyd County Manufacturers

Representatives from industries in Rome and Floyd County participated in the annual Greater Rome Existing Industry Association Golf Tournament at Stonebridge Golf Club.

The City of Rome, Floyd County and the Rome Floyd Chamber recently hosted the G.R.E.I.A. Golf Tournament, Greater Rome Existing Industry Association for the manufacturers in the Rome and Floyd County Community.

We look forward to serving

Rome, Georgia!

800 Martha Berry Blvd NE Rome, Georgia 30161

(Left to Right) Nick Ballinger, The Fairbanks Company, G.R.E.I.A. Chairman Mark White, The Fairbanks Company, Shannon England, Chicken Salad Chick, John Cothran, Brugg Lifting, and James Lee, Pirelli.

Visit our Facebook page for more information! www.Facebook.com/ChickenSaladChickRome

Economic Briefing Amber West, Communications Coordinator, and Mary Grace Davis, Intern at Rome Floyd Chamber, welcome players at the G.R.E.I.A. Golf Tournament.

An awe-inspiring presentation at May's Economic Briefing from Jeff and Mary Margaret Mauer on the life-changing services being provided at Restoration Rome. Jeff and Mary Margaret also shared their vision for Hope Village. We are thankful for these two leaders and proud of their work and the community collaboration taking place to meet the needs in Rome and Floyd County.

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Rome City Commissioner, Milton Slack, checks in at the G.R.E.I.A. Golf Tournament and picks up lunch from Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches.

Floyd County Manager, Jamie McCord, welcomes golfers, and thanks them for their contributions to our community.

CHAMBER EVENTS

Leadership Rome XXXVI

Leadership Rome XXXVI graduates pose for a photo at their graduation held at The Rome Area History Museum.

Monthly Member Meeting

The Rome Floyd Chamber hosted members at May's Monthly Member Meeting.

GEDA April Luncheon

Jeanne Krueger, Interim Director of the Rome Floyd Chamber, and Heather Seckman, Economic Development Director, attend the Georgia Economic Developers Association Luncheon to hear Governor Brian Kemp speak.

Small Business Action Council

The picture on Right: During the May meeting Michael Schieffer, Lumina Coffee Company, talked to the group about the beginning of Lumina Coffee Company and how he and his family turned an idea into reality

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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 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

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Advertiser’s Index

2........... Toles, Temple & Wright, 611 Turner McCall Blvd, 706-291-0202, TolesTemple.com 8............ Farrell's Frame & Design, 116 Broad St, 706- 584-7816, farrellsframeanddesign.com 9............ Alliant Health Plans, Inc., 201 West Waugh St, 706-629-8848, alliantplans.com 10...........Greene’s Jewelers, 328 Broad St., 706-291-7236, greenesjewelers.com 13...........Hanging Around Rome by Studio Siri, 1205 Dean Ave., 706-409-3022, studiosiri.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

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414 E 1st Avenue For Lease - $1,800/mo - Jimmy Kelley. 3,000 sq ft office building Between the Rivers with plenty of parking.

401 Broad Street For Lease - $2,000 - Jimmy Kelley - Suites 201 & 204 - 2,500 sq. ft. office space. May be divided.

3761 Big Texas Valley Rd For Sale - $1,800,000 - Jimmy Byars. Perfect weekend getaway or income producing corporate retreat.

0 Braves Boulevard For Sale - $550,000 to $1,750,000 - Jimmy Byars.

Multiple tracts of land for sale in Rome’s fastest growing retail corridor. Surrounded by State Mutual Stadium (home of the Rome Braves), The Rome Tennis Center at Berry College and RiverPoint Luxury Apartments. Property eligible for tax incentives.

BUILDINGS FOR SALE

233 Broad St - $1,499,000 - Bill Summer - Restaurant with meeting/banquet room and bar available plus 3,000 sq. ft. apartment on the second floor.

300 Broad St - Jimmy Kelley –Multiple retail suites available.

625 Calhoun Ave - $69,900 – REDUCED – Ricky Williams – 2 story brick building on corner lot. Great investment potential.

714 E 2nd Ave - $180,000 - Brooke Brinson - Hurry this won’t last long!

Beautiful space with great visibility on East 2nd Avenue!

308 E 6th St - $239,900 - Steve Graves - Great retail space with parking near downtown.

1010 Martha Berry Hwy - $184,900 - Tom Sipp - Car lot on high traffic Hwy 27. Metal repair building and 18 x 20 carport.

1701 Martha Berry Blvd - $299,900 - PENDING - Jimmy Kelley Commercial corner lot with a home. Zoned commercial. Perfect for development.

3478 Martha Berry Hwy - $319,000 - Jimmy Byars - 5 buildings with income potential totaling over 7,000 sq. ft. with 3 of the 5 buildings are currently leased.

3798 Martha Berry Blvd - $299,000 - Jimmy Kelley - 2,000 sq ft warehouse & 2,000 sq ft office. Large privacy fence and a separate shed for storage.

1019 North Broad St - $265,000 - Tom Sipp - 2,668 sq ft building. Would be a great retail space.

2 Professional Ct - $179,000 - Jimmy Kelley - 2 story office 1848 sq. ft. ground floor and 925 sq. ft. 2nd floor.

1901 Shorter Ave - $97,000 - Jimmy Kelley - Small free standing office.

Adjacent to Tangs Garden.

2103 Shorter Ave - $649,000- REDUCED - Jimmy Byars - 5,700 sq ft fully equipped restaurant with seating for 192 people.

205 Todd St - $385,000 - Ricky Williams -8,000 sq ft retail space.

Formally Dollar General.

COMMERCIAL LEASE AND OR SALE WAREHOUSE & INDUSTRIAL

31 Floyd Industrial Dr - $3.25/sq. ft./mo.– Jimmy Byars – 50,000 sq. ft. conditioned warehouse.

432 Lavender Dr - $8,500/mo. - PENDING - Jimmy Kelley - 100,000 sq. ft. fully sprinkled warehouse. Phase 3 electricity. HVAC in the office area only.

4 loading docks & 2 drive in doors.

1608 Martha Berry Blvd For Sale - $449,000 - Nick Rogers. Renovated medical office with 12 exam rooms, 4 private offices and 35 parking spaces.

114 Broad street

COMMERCIAL LEASE: RETAIL, RESTAURANT & OFFICE

411 Broad St - $1,400/mo. - Kimberly Prusakowski - Beautiful upper level space with new flooring and entrances on both Broad St and Tribune.

501 Broad St - $12.50/sq. ft. – Jimmy Kelley – Multiple office suites available on the 3rd floor. 1,000-10,104 sq. ft. includes utilities.

519 Broad St - Jimmy Kelley – Multiple office suites available.

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

6 Central Plaza -- $1,500/mo. - Jimmy Kelley - 2,000 sq. ft. retail space 100 Callahan St #103 - $1,500/mo. – Jimmy Byars – 2, 500 sq. ft. may be subdivided.

508 E. 1st St -$1,200/mo – Carol Hatch – 884 sq. ft. space previously a law office.

101 E. 2nd Ave Ste 200 -$4,860/mo – Jimmy Kelley – 6,480 sq ft office space on the 2nd floor.

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

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

3880 Martha Berry Hwy - $5/sq.ft. - Jimmy Kelley - 28,086 sq.ft. retail space former Armuchee Piggly Wiggly.

15 N. Division St/Shorter Ave - $15/sq.ft.- PENDING – Jimmy Byars– 10,098 sq. ft. retail space. Formerly Rite Aid. 203 N. Division - $3,500/mo - Jimmy Byars - 4,354 sq. ft. space. The possibilities for use are endless!

2 Professional Ct - $900/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 2 story office 1848 sq.ft. ground floor and 925 sq. ft. 2nd floor.

3 Professional Ct - $900/mo.- PENDING – Jimmy Kelley – 2 story office 1785 sq.ft. ground floor and 890 sq. ft. 2nd floor.

14B Professional Ct - $1,100/mo - Jimmy Kelley - 1,500 sq ft office space.

103 Redmond Rd - $1,000/mo - LEASED - Carol Hatch - 1,771 sq ft space with 6 offices, a restroom, breakroom and parking behind the building.

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800 Broad Street For Sale - $2,100,000 -Jimmy Byars. Approximately 43,000 sq ft office building. Sits on 1.58 acres at one of the highest traffic count intersections in Rome, GA.

520 Broad Street

For Lease - $1,500/mo - Jimmy Byars. Food court booths available for immediate occupancy. Some equipment included.

3000 Martha Berry Hwy - $550,000 - Steve Graves - 50 x 50 shop built in 2010 with 5 roll up doors, office & storage area.

18 Old Airport Rd - $350,000 - Steve Graves - 8,700 sq ft warehouse with 5 large roll up doors, an office & 2 bathrooms.

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

19 A Shorter Industrial - $360,000 - Kimberly Prusakowski - 6,000 sq ft warehouse.

37 Shorter Industrial - $420,000 - Kimberly Prusakowski - 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse zoned Heavy Industrial. Just over 4 acres

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For Lease - $2,000/mo - Ann Smith, 1,625 sq foot Retail/Office space near The Historic DeSoto Theater. 4 offices, reception area and kitchenette.

Water and power are included.

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

Adjacent to Tangs Garden.

1937 Shorter Ave - $1,900/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 4,000 sq. ft. retail space in the West End Shopping Center.

610 Shorter Ave Ste #1 - $6/sq ft plus CAM - Jimmy Byars - 32,000 sq.ft.

Former IGA grocery store.

610 Shorter Ste #23 - $1,100/mo - Ann Smith - 1,462 sq ft retail/office space in the Oakbrook Shopping Center.

205 Todd St - $2,400/mo - Ricky Williams - 8,000 sq ft retail space. Formally Dollar General.

6 Westdale Ave - $750/mo - Jimmy K - 1,100 sq ft retail space in the West End Shopping Center

COMMERCIAL LAND FOR SALE

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

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

East Hermitage - $1,058,400 – Jimmy Kelley – 52.92 acres heavy industrial land. Convenient to Highway 53 and I-75.

Hwy 114 - $568,500 - Steve Graves - 28 Acres. Commercial Property with gas, country water and high traffic count. Will divide.

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 - $149,900 – David Terrell – Triangle lot with frontage on Martha Berry Hwy. Near Russell Field.

10 Redmond Rd/Berry Crossing Center - $8/sq. ft. Ground Lease $18/sq.ft. Jimmy Byars - Outparcels available. Build to suit or ground lease.

Turner McCall - $350,000 - UNDER CONTRACT- Carol Hatch - 1.42 commercial acres adjacent to Kmart.

MULTI-FAMILY

509 Chateau Rd - $124,900 - Kimberly Prusakowski - Duplex. Great investment. Binding contract to view interior.

640 Chulio - $120,000 - SOLD - Michele Rikard - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath duplex.

133 Hwy 48 Oil Mill Rd - $199,900 - Bill Summer - 6 Apartments all one bedroom. Individually metered.

141 A & B Woods Rd - $130,000 - Tom Sipp - Duplex in West Rome. 2 bedroom/2 bath each side.

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