Momentum July 2019

Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful

Kiwanis Club of Rome

Knight's Jewelers

Membership Telethon

Published by Rome Floyd Chamber

Federal Opportunity Zones

JULY 2019

COMMERCIAL LISTINGS 611 TURNER MCCALL BLVD., ROME, GA • WWW.TOLESTEMPLE.COM

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

208 / 212 E. 6th St, Rome - Multiple potential uses for historic structure built in 1907, near Oakdene. Zoned NOC. $219,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092 Lisa Swardenski 706-676-6403

19B John Maddox Dr, Rome - Medical office bldg. directly across from Redmond Regional Medical Center. 3,307± SF heated space. Ample parking. $299,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

388 Richardson Rd, Calhoun Land & buildings on 4.63± ac.

3 covered structures. 15,423, 8,940 & 3,445± SF plus large covered canopy structure w/8,000± sq. ft. $1,500,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

205 E. 1st Ave, Rome - 9,211± SF, income producing w/2 leases, $8,900 mo. income, 33 parking spaces, walking distance to Broad St., 2 leases in place. $990,788 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

1882 N Main St, LaFayette Located between Old Hwy 27 & Hwy 27 By-pass with access to both. Great location for restaurant or retail businesses. In excellent condition. $695,000 Russell Rogers 706-346-0400

1200 Dean Ave, Rome - Income producing property requiring little oversight or maintenance.

Sale includes 2 adjacent lots w/ indoor & outdoor storage units on busy street w/lots of exposure. $350,000 Debra McDaniel 706-506-1987

103 East 12th St, Rome - Good commercial building w/approx.

5,000± SF situated on 1± ac. lot, brick, concrete floors, good parking. Formerly housed 3 separate businesses. $125,000 Earl Robinson 706-346-8012

550 Atlanta Hwy, Rockmart Includes 2 buildings, 2,000± SF retail building, 2,500± SF warehouse. 25 year tenant wants to stay. Both sold “as is.” $109,900 Earl Robinson 706-346-8012

2301 Shorter Ave, Rome 1,784± SF building on .309± acre lot on the corner of Shorter Ave., Coosawattee Ave. & Redmond Circle in West Rome. $329,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

200 E. 2nd Ave, Rome - Loading dock located on 2nd St, 95± ft. frontage on E. 2nd Ave, 366± ft. on E. 1st Ave., 2 leases in place. $863,000 Russell Rogers 706-346-0400

2232 Redmond Cir, Rome 6,600± SF low rise building w/ 550± SF garage on 1.4± ac. corner lot in West Rome, fenced, paved area behind building. $450,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

595 Riverside Pkwy, Rome Fuddruckers restaurant. Built in 2003, 6,988± SF, 1.47± ac.

Franchise included in purchase. $1,900,000 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

324 Broad St, Rome - Income producing property. Downstairs business rented through 1/2020. Updated util./HVAC. Finished staircases in front & rear. Amazing loft potential. $449,900 Jeb 706-802-7512

400 Atlanta Hwy, Rockmart 4,000± SF, corner lot, a portion converted to 4 mini-warehouse storage units w/roll-up doors.

Needs work. Sold “as is.” $75,000 Earl Robinson 706-346-8012

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

304 E. 2ND AVE, ROME - Incredible visibility & immediate loction recognition. Lots of parking. Main floor approx.

3,400± SF. Landlord pays taxes, insurance, maintenance.

Tenant pays utilities. $2,375 per month or 2 units for $1,400 & $1,250 per month.

Bill Temple 706-409-0016

109 W. 8TH AVE, ROME - 2 office suites. Main floor has 3 large office spaces w/large reception room & kitchen. 2nd floor has 1 large office w/connecting conference room or reception area. Large deck, partial basement. $1,300 per month.

Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

503 W. 12TH ST, ROME 4,700± SF heated & cooled divided (39’x99’ & 25’x39’), rollup door to exterior, 3 phase power, 2 H/A systems, 6,200± SF of concrete parking area in front of building. $2,250 per month.

Jim Harrington 706-346-0208

26 CHATEAU DR, ROME - Great location, land, building and equipment. Former Country Gentlemen restaurant building.

Just off Hwy. 411. $1,500 per month.

Andy Kight 706-346-1564

2730 MARTHA BERRY HWY, ROME - 8,165± SF building on 1.12± ac. out parcel lot at Mount Berry Square Mall.

New HVAC, roof & tempered double pane windows. $3,800 per month.

Andy Kight 706-346-1564

5. COMMUNITY

Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful

CONTENTS 4 Chairman’s Message

Emma Wells is on a mission to help keep her community beautiful for years to come.

4 Community Events 10 Renewing Members 10 New Members 11 Ribbon Cuttings 13 Monthly Member Meeting 13 Economic Development Briefing 13 Small Business Action Council

6. NONPROFIT

14 Visitor's Guide/Map

Kiwanis Club of Rome Learn about the impact Kiwanis Club of Rome is making on the youth of Rome and Floyd County.

7. SMALL BUSINESS

Knight's Jewelers The Knight family is a one of a kind gem for the Rome and Floyd County Community.

12. CHAMBER

Membership Campaign

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COMMUNIT Y NEWS

JULY 3

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

PATRIOTIC PARTY IN THE PARK

Patriotic Party in the Park is presented by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation and Coca-Cola! This event will be held at Ridge Ferry Park from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 P.M. JULY 4

CAVE SPRING JULY 4 PARADE

In celebration of our country's independence, the city of Cave Spring celebrates the 4th of July with their annual parade. The parade will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Historic Cave Spring.

JULY 10-13

NIKE VOLLEYBALL CAMP AT THE DARLINGTON SCHOOL

2019 Volleyball Camp in Georgia at Darlington School provides girls of all skill levels, the opportunity to improve their skills and have serious fun. This year Berry

Greetings Momentum Readers

is offering an Overnight or Extended Day (9:00am9:00pm) camp for girls of all ability levels. Campers can choose between All Skills (ages 10-18) or Advanced (ages 14-18) programs. Email: volleyball@ussportscamps.com Phone: 800-645-3226 JULY 11

BELK AND LANCOME NATIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST RICARDO COSTALES IN ROME FOR ONE DAY ONLY!

Belk, at Mount Berry Mall, hosts the internationally

Welcome to the July edition of Momentum Magazine. Summer is now in full swing! We are enjoying barbeques, pool days, and time with family. We also celebrate our Nation's Independence this month and celebrate the country we call home.

acclaimed make-up artist, Ricardo Costales.

Appointments can be booked by calling Belk 706-2957387 Ext 269. Appointments are limited. A $35 reservation is requested to secure your appointment.

JULY 15-19

SUMMER TENNIS CLINIC FOR JUNIOR BEGINNERS

Junior beginners can learn the basics of tennis in this week-long summer camp. A racket will be provided for use if needed. Enjoy our pool on Friday after your last class! Cost $35. Learn more www.lawrenceplantation.com.

JULY 17

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LUNCH N' LEARN

Join Young Professionals at the Rome Floyd Chamber for a Lunch N' Learn. This is a great opportunity for Young Professionals of Rome to come together and learn from each other. This event will be held at the Rome Floyd Chamber and begin at noon.

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

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.

MOUNT BERRY MALL SUMMER SHOWCASE 2019

Mount Berry Mall will host the Rome Summer Showcase celebrating local food, entertainment, recreation, health, business and more. Businesses can participate for the chance to be named a Rome City Favorite and promote what is right here in the Rome community. Visit the Summer Showcase on July 18th from 2:00 pm. - 5:00 p.m.

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In the July's issue, you will read about Emma Wells' new role as Director of Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful, what's new with Kiwanis Club of Rome, and the Knight family and their growing business.

Sincerely,

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

COMMUNIT Y

Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful Emma Wells may not be a native of Rome, but she has made Rome her home. Ms. Wells grew up in Ellijay, Georgia and when it came time for her to leave home and start her college career, she chose Berry College.

At Berry, Ms. Wells studied biology with a minor in chemistry with aspirations of going to dental school.

Plans would soon change after graduating in 2016, and Ms. Wells would be led on the path to ecology.

After graduation, Ms. Wells left Rome for a job in Charleston, South Carolina. After her contract ended, she had to decide what was next. It was an easy decision when she discovered the Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center in Rome, Georgia. Soon after reaching out to Ben Winkelman, Director of the Rome Floyd E.C.O. Center, she began interning. The internship was extended and before she knew it Ms. Wells was the new biologist and education coordinator.

Ms. Wells worked students in the

hard to Northwest

help educate Georgia area.

“I love the challenge and continuing to grow.” Said Emma Wells. “At the same time, my love for Rome has grown and I wanted to do more to help the community that has embraced me.” This was when the Director position for Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful opened. It just felt like the natural next step for me.”

Emma Wells, Director of Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful, outside the E.C.O. Center.

“I had worked with Mary Hardin Thornton (former Director of Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful) a lot in my capacity as biologist and education coordinator, and I really admired the work she had done. I felt like this would be a great move for me. We teach recycling and litter prevention at the E.C.O. Center, but we don’t get to work on it as much as I would like.

That’s why this position is the perfect spot for me. “ Soon Emma Wells was the new Director of Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful, and she has hit the ground running.

“Our mission at Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful is to achieve a cleaner and more beautiful community through the education and involvement of its citizens,” said Ms. Wells.

“This is what we strive to do through cleanups, bee day, and more.”

Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.

“I feel like the primary goal I have in stepping into this position is to help people with their light bulb moments,” said Ms. Wells. “I want them to realize how litter affects the community, and why bees are important to our entire ecosystem. I want the people in our community to have pride in their town. I want them to think ‘I’m not going to put this coke bottle in the back of my truck, because it

A group learns from Siri Selle, Hanging Around Rome by Studio Siri, at a fundraising paint and sip class to help support Bee Rome.

could fly out and end up on the side of the road’. We have such a beautiful community and we need to protect it.”

Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful has all of the tools necessary to connect people with opportunities to become more involved. The organization helps to set up cleaning days for businesses and groups, it offers litter kits to people who want to go out and help, and there are more ways to become involved at www.romefloyd.com.

“I am excited to watch this program grow more and help community members learn about the importance of leaving Rome and Floyd County a beautiful place.” Said Emma Wells.

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NONPROFIT

Kiwanis Club of Rome Kiwanis Club of Rome is a nonprofit organization in Rome and Floyd County that makes a tremendous impact on the community. John Pillsbury, President of Kiwanis Club of Rome, answers questions about the Club and how community members can become more involved.

Q: What is the Kiwanis Club of Rome?

JP: The Rome Kiwanis Club is part of the Kiwanis International, The organization was started in 1915 in Detroit. "Kiwanis International is a global community of Pictured (L to R): President John Pillsbury, President-Elect Diana clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the Sands, Treasurer Debra Thwaites, Board Member Paula Poulicek, lives of children one community at a time. Today, we stand Board Member Ron Roach, Secretary Dottie Gregg, Board with more than 550,000 members from K-Kids to Key Club Member Toni Rhinehart, Immediate Paste President Keith Mickler to Kiwanis and many ages in between in 80 countries and (not pictured Board Member Bethany Gordon, Board Member geographic areas. Each community has different needs, Buster Young) and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy and offering guidance". Our club was the second club formed in Georgia in 1919. The Rome Club will be 100 years old in December 2019 serving the young people in Floyd County.

Q: How many members do you have in the Rome Club?

JP: 23 Active Members. 5 Advisory Members. We would like to have more members join us to help accomplish our goals of working with our youth.

Q: Kiwanis Club of Rome is very involved in education and youth project. Why is this important to the organization?

JP: Our International Kiwanis Motto is "improving the lives of children one community at a time". We believe that our youth are our future. The more we can do to help prepare them for life after school, the more success our communities and our countries will enjoy in the future. We are a club of varied ages with lots of different backgrounds and experiences.

Sharing these experiences with young people in different settings is always helpful as students learn. One way our Club does this is by working with high school Key Clubs. Three ideas we use," LOVE IT, Together we can accomplish more than what you can do alone. SHARE IT. Don't be shy to share your success and ask others to help in service. LIVE IT Dream big and plan to do something each year to help our young people be successful."

Q: What are the clubs sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Rome?

JP: Our Club sponsors five Key Clubs (https://www.keyclub.org/): Armuchee High, Coosa High, Model High, Pepperell High, and Rome High. We also have a Builders Club (https://www.buildersclub.org/Home.aspx) at Rome Middle. Our Coosa High School Key Club was newly chartered this spring. All of our sponsored Clubs do projects of their choice to help our community. This provides leadership training and lessons on how to work together to accomplish their goals.

Q: When and where do your meetings take place?

JP: The Rome Kiwanis Club meets the First and Third Tuesday of each month (excluding Holidays) at Sam's (Schroeders) Restaurant on the Martha Berry Blvd. in Rome. We meet at 12 noon for a luncheon meeting and we finish at 1 pm so business members can return to work. Each meeting consists of a short business meeting, an outside speaker, and lunch.

Q: How can someone become a member of the Kiwanis Club of Rome?

JP: Visit us on one of our meeting dates and learn more about us. If questions, please contact John Pillsbury jlpillsbury0114@aol.com, telephone 706-506-4185, Diana Sands, dsands@pcextrusions.com, telephone706-767-6296, or Bethany Gordon. Bethany Gordon@synovus.com. 706-291-5068. Any of us would be happy to talk with you about membership in our Kiwanis Club.

Q: What are some big events that you have coming up in the future?

JP: Peach Sale taking place at present. We are taking orders up until July 11th, All orders have to be prepaid. Delivery will be at the Rome Braves Stadium on July 19th from 8 AM to 1:30 PM. A box of 25 pounds costs $40. a 12 1/2 pound box costs $25, and a 6 1/4 pound box costs $15. All net proceeds from this project go toward Scholarships for students, this past May we gave out $9500 of scholarships. Contact any Kiwanis member or ones listed above to order peaches. Pecan Sale near the Holiday Season. Continuing assistance for Pepperell High School Freshman 101 Course, Alana Ellenburg - teacher, providing volunteers to assist with interviewing, picking a career, and learning how to network. Participating in October with Floyd County Committee on Youth, for the fifth year, on a project "Teen Maze" for Freshman Students. BUY PEACHES TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY FOR OUR STUDENTS! 6 | Momentum

SMALL BUSINESS

Knight's Jewelers

Vann Knight, Wendell Carver, and Dan Knight in the Knight's Jewelers store on Turner McCall Blvd in Rome, Georgia.

Jewelry is a family business for the Knight family. In November of 1982, Dan Knight opened Knight’s Jewelers in Riverbend Mall where the store was located for 19 years. The store eventually moved to Mount Berry Square Mall. After 12 successful years in the mall, Dan Knight and his son Vann decided it was time to find a location that offered more space. The family soon found a new location, 1601 Turner McCall Blvd, and this location allowed for them to expand their jewelry selection. The store has now tripled its size and is able to serve more people and show off more jewelry.

While the store has a stunning collection, it’s not the only thing that keeps customers coming back, it’s the staff.

“We have great people who work with us,” said Dan Knight.

“They are all from around the community. Our employees have built great connections with our customers. It is one of the reasons we see many of our customers over and over again.”

The staff of five grows during busy months with the addition of part-time staff. Knight’s Jewelers works hard to build the relationships they have with their customers and truly believe that the customer service, honesty, and affordability they offer is what has helped make them, for several years, Rome News-Tribune’s "Best of Rome" jewelry store. The staff at Knight’s Jewelers understands the investment being made when a customer comes in to buy a piece of jewelry, and they want to do whatever they can to make that time special for the customer.

Read more on page 8.

Wendell Carver works on a piece of jewelry for a customer.

Vann Knight examines an engagement ring under a microscope.

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SMALL BUSINESS

Knight's Jewelers Continued An important part of the Knight’s Jewelry business is repair. They pride themselves on being able to do almost any repair, in store and fast.

“Offering in store repair is one way we compete with larger stores and online stores,” said Dan Knight.

“When you buy a jewelry piece online, you don’t receive the same amount of customer service, including repair.

This allows customers to not even have to leave town to have their piece of the jewelry fixed. Having a great jewelry repairer is like having a good mechanic. Once you find it you keep it, and we have one of the best.

Wendell Carver is talented and can repair almost any piece of jewelry.”

SALES SERVICE • PARTS ACCESSORIES MOTORCYCLES ATV • MULES TERYX • JET SKI

JIMMY LEMASTER

Phone: 706/235-3454 2853 Alabama Highway S.W. Fax: 706/235-8772 Rome, Georgia 30165 www.kawasakiofrome.com The Rome Floyd Chamber's Barrett Irmscher and Mary Grace Davis celebrate Honeymoon Bakery's 12th Anniversary. Thank you, Barrett and Mary Grace, for all your hard work this summer.

Like many other small businesses, the jewelry business now has to compete with online stores. Dan and Vann Knight work hard to set themselves apart from any .com store.

“In our freestanding store we are able to display a large amount of jewelry,” said Vann Knight. “ This gives us an edge over online stores. Customers can come in and look at and hold the jewelry. They get to see it in person before they purchase. The customer also speaks to a person and sees a face they trust when buying a piece from our store.”

The large display of jewelry at Knight's Jewelry is also constantly changing as trends change. In the jewelry business, the staff at Knight’s see the constant changing of trends and educate themselves on what is the most popular and what is about to become popular.

"Just in the past few years, we have seen the more traditional-style pieces making a resurgence.” Said Vann Knight. “We’ve also seen yellow gold becoming popular again. With these changes, we adjust our stock and help to find everyone the perfect fit.”

Another hurdle Knight’s Jewelry has overcome in the past few years is Pinterest, the social media site that allows users to find inspiration for all parts of life.

“Customers will come in and show us a picture on their phone from their significant other’s Pinterest Board,” said Vann Knight. “So we offer to make them the piece they want. We help them bring their vision to life. These are normally uniquely designed pieces and not your typically stocked items."

Knight’s Jewelry store works hard to adapt to their environment and to meet the needs of the customers.

“At the end of the day this is our hometown, and we love it and all our customers,” said Dan Knight. “We want to do all we can for both.”

Visit Knights Jewelers at 1601 Turner McCall Blvd. or call 706-295-9157 to learn more about the business.

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RENEWING & NEW MEMBERS

Renewing Members • 100 Black Men of Rome NWGA, Inc. • A-1 Trucking, Inc. • Action Ministries- Rome • Ag Pro Companies • Allgood Pest Solutions • APEX Direct Care PC • Automax Rent-A-Car, Inc. • Baker Mechanical Contractors, Inc. • Beninato, John J., DDS, P.C. • Blount Construction • Bojangles/ CHKB • Brown Cartage Company • Brumlow, Corwin & Delashmit, PC • C & R Compliance, LLC • Candor USA Inc. • Carver & Carver Plumbing, Inc. • Century Travel Affiliates • Clay Service Co. • Comcast Business • Comfort Suites • Compassionate Paws, Inc. • Computer 911 Repair, LLC • Cooper Medical • Coosa Valley Financial Group, Inc • Dempsey Auction Company • Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC • Duffey Southeast Construction • Easter Electrical Construction • Emergency Dry-cleaning Restoration (EDR) • Enived Tech, LLC • Equipment Outlet • Farrell's Frame and Design • Floyd County Family & Children Services • Floyd Felines & Friends • Floyd Properties and Investments • Foundations Orthodontics • Fox Systems, Inc. • Furniture Medic • G. Marc Wetherington, MD • GAMA - Georgia Automotive Manufacturing Assoication • Georgia Pacific • Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau • Hexalinks • Hi-Tech Signs & Ad Specialities • Homescapes Landscaping Company • Hillis Outdoor Specialist Inc. • Historic DeSoto Theatre • Hitchcock Heating & Air Inc. • Holston Gases Inc. • Hospitality House for Women • Howse, Rice & Brown, CPAs, PC • Husser & Cromartie, LLC • Hype • Integra Anesthesia Associates, LLC • JEM MFG, LLC • Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches 10 | Momentum

• KB Aerial Imaging and Video Production • K.C. Homes, Inc. • Kelli D. Gonzalez, CPA • Koman's • Lavender Mountain Hardware LLC • Lawson Electric Co., Inc. • Living Proof Recovery • Mary Sib Banks • McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe, LLP • Merry Maids • Midian Roofing • Mike's Lawncare Co. LLC • Moe's Southwest Grill • Motivation Unlimited • Network Day Service Center, Inc. • North Broad Youth Center • Northwest Georgia Periodontics • One Community United • Outback Steakhouse • Panera Bread • PORTA Toilets of Rome - Johnny on the Spot, Inc. • Powell Discount Auto Parts Inc. • Randstad Work Solutions • Resch Construction, Inc. • Right at Home of NWGA • Riverside Toyota • River City Antique Mall • River Ratz Tubing & Kayak • Riverside Oral & Facial Surgery, PC • RL Jennings & Associates, PC • Rome Area History Museum & Rome Area History Store • Rome Braves • Rome Center for Pediatric Dentistry • Sara Hightower Regional Library • Security Finance • ServiceMaster by Twins • Sheffield Office Products • Silver Pest Services • Southern Bracing Systems • Spriggs Construction Co. • Stella Blu • Sunbelt Credit • Suzuki • The Bratcher Firm, LLC • The Church at Northside • The Sweet Cocoon, Inc. • TLC Consulting • Transitions Hospice Care of Georgia • Underhill CPA • Walker Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.

Thank you to all our members for your support!

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

United Health Care Samuel Burrell 17B Clark Ave NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 506-9829

Kawasaki of Rome Jimmy Lemaster 2853 Alabama Hwy SW Rome, GA 30165 www.kawasakiofrome.com (706) 235-3454

Senior Benefit Solutions, Inc. Philip Edwards 9803 Deer Ridge Dr Ooltewah, TN 37363 www.seniorbenefitsolutionsinc.com (706) 694-3214

Grinderz Stump Grinding Keith Ozment 122 Broad St Rome, GA 30161 grinderzstumpgrinding.com (706) 676-2519

Honda & Suzuki of Rome Stephanie Stewart 2595 Shorter Ave SW Rome, GA 30165 www.hondasuzukiofrome.com (706) 232-2624

Covenant Care Adoptions NWGA Kristen Burke 3950 Ridge Ave Macon, Georgia 31210 https://adoptgeorgia.com (404) 279-0955

RIBBON CUT TINGS & GROUNDBREAKINGS

Rome City Auditorium's New Projection Rome City Commissioners, city staff and Chamber Ambassadors gathered to celebrate the digital projections theater system. After the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, there was a special screening of "The Longest Day" in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day.

Imagine Pediatrics Dr. Erica Paez and her family cut the ribbon during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the recently opened, Imagine Pediatrics. Imagine Pediatrics, 18 Riverbend Drive Suite 210, is an independent pediatric practice serving Rome, GA and its surrounding counties.

Mount Berry Trail City and County Commissioners celebrated the beginning of construction of the Mount Berry Trails, a 2013 SPLOST project, with a Ground Breaking Ceremony.

The trail will begin behind the Post Office at Coligni Way and follow the Oostanaula River north and connect with the northern part of the Heritage Trail network at the Armuchee Bypass.

Rome 4x4 Bill Gore celebrates Rome 4x4 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Rome 4x4, 2413 Shorter Avenue, offers all your Jeep and Truck needs, Tires, Wheels, Lifts, Tonneau Covers.

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AROUND ROME

Campaign Membership Telethon

Rome Floyd Chamber Ambassador Larry Alford, ServiceMaster by Twins, and Ambassador/Co-Chair of the 2019 Membership Campaign Stephanie Nichols, Maximum One Community Realty, reach out to prospective members.

Ambassador/Co-Chair of the 2019 Membership Campaign Moriah Medina, ComForCare Home Care, calls different businesses in Rome and Floyd County and invites them to join the Chamber.

Ambassador JJ Johnson, Smoothie King, shows off his Membership Campaign T-shirt. If you help bring in a new member you will receive a T-shirt.

Thank A Hero Chamber Members Maximum One Community Realty, ServiceMaster by Twins, ComForCare Home Care, and Purple Trumpet Marketing teamed up with other Rome and Floyd County businesses to celebrate the Heros of Rome and Floyd County at the Third Annual Thank A Hero Rome Luncheon.

Pictured Left to Right: Major Paul Webber, Chief of Police Denise Downer-Mckinney, and Captain Mark Tyson, all stop by the Thank A Hero Luncheon.

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CHAMBER EVENTS

June's Monthly Member Meeting

Economic Development Briefing

The Rome Floyd Chamber recently began inviting Chamber Members to the Chamber, 1 Riverside Parkway, once a month for a Monthly Member Meeting. This meeting allows for Chamber Members to hear from the staff on what is new at the Chamber, sit down with individual staff members, and receive help related to business and their Chamber Membership. The meeting also allows members to network with each other and learn from other businesses in the community. The next Monthly Member Meeting will be held August 8, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Rome Floyd Chamber.

Federal Opportunity Zones in Rome, Georgia.

Ken White, KMW CPA LLC, shows Chamber Members where Federal Opportunity Zones are located in Floyd County.

Ken White explains how businesses can grow in Federal Opportunity Zones.

Small Business Action Council

Mark Kozera, Director of Employer Development at Berry College, speaks to Small Business Action Council about how to get Berry College students involved with local businesses.

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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 12...........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

THE LARGEST FULL SERVICE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA

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.

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

205 Todd St For Sale/For Lease - $385,000 or $2,400/mo Ricky Williams - 8,000 sq. ft. retail space. Formally Dollar General.

BUILDINGS FOR SALE

110 Broad St - $750,000 - Steve Graves - Large restaurant/bar. Kitchen is furnished. Roll up delivery door in the back.

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

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

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.

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. - LEASED - 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.

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

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

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

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 - $399,000 - REDUCED - Kimberly Prusakowski 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse zoned Heavy Industrial. Just over 4 acres

COMMERCIAL LEASE: RETAIL, RESTAURANT & OFFICE

114 Broad St - $1,500/mo - Jimmy Byars - Food Court booths available for immediate occupancy. Some equipment included.

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.

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

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

101 E. 2nd Ave $4,860/mo –- Jimmy Kelley - Multiple office suites available.

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 - LEASED -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.

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.

520 Broad Street 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 - LEASED - Ann Smith - 1,462 sq ft retail/ office space in the Oakbrook Shopping Center.

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.

0 Calhoun Hwy - $760,000 - Ginger Alexander - 39.1 acre trac with frontage on Hwy 53 and Calhoun Hwy. Utilities available.

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.

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

141 A & B Woods Rd - $127,900 - REDUCED - Tom Sipp - Duplex in West Rome.

2 bedroom/2 bath each side.

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