July 2012 Momentum Magazine

Momentum July 2012

G R E AT E R R O M E C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

Building Rome and Floyd County’s First

LEED Certified House Story on pages 8-9

Harbin Clinic Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Physicians Cochran Design Collaborative The Harbor at Renaissance Marquis Dr. Xingfu Li: Lewis Chemical Company

Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

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Momentum

July 2012

G R E AT E R R O M E C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E Published by:

Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce 1 Riverside Parkway Rome, Georgia, 30161 Momentum (USPS 395-030) Published monthly by the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, 1 Riverside Parkway, Rome, GA 30161.

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On the Cover:

Table of Contents In this Issue...

Letter from the Chairman.....................................................4 Upcoming events.....................................................................4

Feature:

Harbin Clinic Physicians Participate in Major League Baseball’s Spring Training .............................................6-7

Small Business Spotlight:

Cochran Design Collaborative.....................................8-9

What’s That Project:

The Harbor at Renaissance Marquis.................10-11

Newcomer Profile:

Dr. Xingfu Li: The Lewis Chemical Company............................14-15

Membership Report:

Mark Cochran, owner, Cochran Design Collaborative stands in front of his LEED Certified house.

Cochran Design Collaborative is featured in the Small Business Spotlight on pages 8-9.

New Members & Renewals....................................16-17 Ribbon Cuttings....................................................................18 Advertisers Index...................................................................19 Chamber Events...................................................................19 Chamber Happenings.......................................................22

Visitor’s Guide.........................................23 July 2012 3

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Dear Reader, As you enjoy this publication, I am sure you will see why Rome and Floyd County is a great place to live, work and play!

We are excited about this edition of Momentum. This issue features the Harbin Clinic Physicians at Major League Baseball’s Spring Training, Cochran Design Collaborative in the Small Business Spotlight, The Harbor at Renaissance Marquis as the What’s That Project and Lewis Chemical Company’s Dr. Xingfu Li as the Newcomer Profile. This edition also features highlights from the Membership Campaign, and this month’s New Members and Renewals. Don’t forget to take a look at the Community Calendar and experience the vibrancy of Rome and Floyd County for yourself. As Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2012, I extend the invitation to visit the Chamber of Commerce located at 1 Riverside Parkway, and meet the Chamber staff. You will find a group that is truly committed to the future of Rome and Floyd County.

Sincerely,

Angie Lewis Citizens First Bank, a division of Synovus Bank 2012 Chairman of the Board, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

Community Events

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Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation Authority & Harbin Clinic present:

“Community 4th of July Celebration” Location: Ridge Ferry Park

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Rome Downtown Development Authority presents:

“First Friday Concert: Ben Deignan” Location: Bridgepoint Plaza

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Berry College presents:

“Berry Farmer’s Market” Location: Berry College

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Historical DeSoto Theatre presents:

“Broadway Spectacular IV”

Location: Historic DeSoto Theatre

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“1st Annual Bluegrass Festival”

“Mark Wills”

Mill Town Music Hall presents:

Location: Mill Town Music Hall

website for ALL events in Rome!

Mill Town Music Hall presents: Location: Mill Town Music Hall

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

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Ensuring

America’s Pastime

Stays Healthy

How four Harbin Clinic physicians are preparing some of Major League Baseball’s youngest athletes for a healthy career.

For the past few years, Harbin Clinic Orthopaedic Surgeons Drs. Darrell Lowrey, Brad Bushnell, Chris Piller and Family Practice Physician Dr. Tim Connor have traveled to Lake Buena Vista, Florida to work with Atlanta Braves affiliated teams as a part of Major League Baseball’s Spring Training.

During this time, the physicians diagnose any orthopaedicrelated and general medical conditions. The teams they serve include the Gwinnett Braves, Mississippi Braves, Lynchburg Hillcats, Danville Braves, and local team the Rome Braves.

As orthopaedic physicians, they work on players’ joints, and particularly their elbows, knees and backs. This is a part of a fully comprehensive physical that a group of physicians perform on Dr. Piller (left) and Dr. Lowrey (right) pose for a quick picture after batting practice at the Atlanta Braves Spring Training facility in Lake each player, coach, staff member, and athletic trainer.

Buena Vista, Florida.

All four physicians serve the Rome Braves as team physicians and Dr. Connor is the primary family practice physician for the team. In these roles, they treat musculoskeletal conditions and treat the athletes for allergies, asthma and illness related symptoms.

Having worked with these teams and the Rome Braves since they came to Rome and Floyd County in 2002, Dr. Lowrey described the excitement they experience every Spring when they reunite with players that have advanced in their minor league careers. Some of the most notable players are Atlanta Braves stars Brian McCann, Freddie Freeman, and Jason Heyward.

“We get to watch them progress locally with the Rome Braves and it’s very exciting to see those players again every Spring,” said Dr. Lowrey.

Dr. Bushnell completes similar duties with the Colorado Rockies at their Spring Training facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. He served the Rockies as assistant team physician during his medical fellowship at the SteadmanHawkins Clinic in Denver, Colorado. During this time, he also served as assistant team physician for the Denver Broncos. Dr. Bushnell attends the Rockies Spring Training in March and returns to work with the Rome Braves during their April Spring Training.

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These four physicians symbolize the quality of comprehensive care the Harbin Clinic provides to athletic teams of all types. As a result, they have developed significant relationships with nearly every local high school, college and professional athletics team led mostly by the efforts of retired Harbin Clinic orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Sidney Bell.

“Harbin Clinic’s approach is different,” Dr. Bushnell added. “We take care of the community regardless of their socioeconomic status. Through our numerous medical sub-specialties we are able to provide any type of care our patients would potentially need.”

Dr. Piller elaborated, “Sports medicine is an amorphous practice, essentially meaning that a sports medicine physician has completed all their medical training, and focuses on the treatment and prevention of injuries as well.”

With the numerous specialties at the Harbin Clinic, patients receive a total approach to their care. The Harbin Clinic has neurologists who work with Dr. Bushnell (left) and his son Bo pose for a concussion-related injuries, primary care physicians who treat asthma and picture with Colorado Rockies first-baseman allergy-related issues, women’s health physicians who treat female athletes, Todd Helton during Spring Training. and chiropractors among numerous other specialties.

Since sports related injuries can occur at any point in the day, the Harbin Clinic Sports Medicine team has made themselves readily available in critical hours. For example, a member of their sports medicine team is present at every local high school football game. They are also available the following morning for any immediate attention.

Beginning in 2010, Harbin Clinic began offering the ImPACT (Immediate PostConcussion Assesment and Cognitive Testing) test to athletes at Armuchee High School, Coosa High School, the Darlington School, Rome High School, Shorter University and Berry College. This test is the most widely used, and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system available.

Physicians and athletic trainers perform the ImPACT test before the season begins to get a baseline reading they can compare against during the season. This way, the physicians are able to determine the severity of a player’s concussion.

The physicians also stated that they have seen an increase in ligament tears with female athletes. “We work with local athletic programs to implement injury prevention programs. Through these programs, we are able to identify men or women that are at higher risks for tears. We then work with them and their Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom trainers to prevent them,” Dr. Piller added.

Glavine sits in the dugout with The quality of care offered to the community through this program is unlike former Rome Braves catcher Braeden Schlehuber at State Mutual Stadium, many others in communities of comparable size. “You don’t see a program like home of the Rome Braves. this everywhere. Rome and Floyd County are truly blessed to have a program as comprehensive as this one,” Dr. Piller added.

A contributing factor to Harbin Clinic’s success is their electronic medical records system. “Any physician at the Harbin Clinic whose patient is an athlete can see the treatment I gave an athlete or any particular medications they may be using,” said Dr. Connor. “This is extremely important so that we ensure each athlete is receiving the proper treatment.”

Each physician is an active community member and Dr. Bushnell recently completed the Leadership Rome program and was recently appointed to the Berry College Board of Visitors. “Through Leadership Rome I was able to see the various aspects of the community that keep things going,” he added.

From the big leagues to local athletics, the team of sports medicine physicians at the Harbin Clinic are working diligently to ensure that each player they work with remains healthy through the remainder of their career. Find more information on the Harbin Clinic through the business directory at www.romega.com.

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Going

GREEN Mark Cochran, owner, Cochran Design Collaborative flexes his architectural muscles in building Rome and Floyd County’s only LEED Certified House.

Expanding architectural horizons in Northwest Georgia, Mark Cochran, owner, Cochran Design Collaborative is using his personal time and money to build Rome and Floyd County’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified house.

Founded in July 2010, Cochran Design Collaborative offers comprehensive architecture and interior design.

“I started Cochran Design Collaborative because I believed that I could add a different perspective to architecture and interior design,” Mr. Cochran added.

Collaboration is becoming more prevalent in the architecture community and Mr. Cochran thought it was a great fit for the name of his company.

“I selected ‘collaborative’ for the name because architecture is everbecoming multidimensional, multifunctional, and multipurpose,” Mr. Cochran explained. “Architects now have to have an understanding of mechanical engineering and general contracting. The day will come when building construction will become so intense that we will have to collaborate.”

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Cochran Design offers medical, residential, retail, commercial and industrial architecture services. They have recently completed work for Brugg Cables, Floyd Medical Center, and Harbin Clinic’s Chiropractic Center.

They are also in the process of designing the new Mercy Senior Care offices.

Mr. Cochran holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Georgia Southern University and a Master of Science in Architecture from the New School of Architecture & Design in San Diego, California. He is a registered architect in Georgia and Alabama and is a Georgia-registered interior designer. He is also a LEED certified architect.

Interior Design is a section of the business Mr. Cochran is looking to grow. To better complete this goal, Mr. Cochran hired experienced interior designer Melissa Craven.

Cochran Design Collaborative intern Alexandria Brock works on a project.

“Interior designers typically come from two schools of thought: decoration and architecture. We focus on the architectural facets of interior design, leading to a more cohesively designed structure,” Ms. Craven explained.

Mr. Cochran attributes their success to his perseverance. “If you work hard, eventually your hard work will pay off,” he stated.

When asked about what he personally enjoys about architecture, Mr. Cochran answered with, “It’s either one of two things. I enjoy interacting with people and figuring out problems. I also enjoy the artistic expression where you can let the art take over and everything else goes away.”

A form of expression, Mr. Cochran embarked on a unique challenge Mark Cochran works on a design for a new structure. in designing his own home to be LEED certified. This home is the first home in Rome and Floyd County to receive this certification.

There are four levels of LEED certification. The first is certified, followed by silver, gold and platinum. Mr. Cochran is hoping that this house will eventually reach the platinum certification, which only six other homes in the state have done.

To build a house of this magnitude, Mr. Cochran took a full look at all aspects of home construction. To appropriately meet the certification, he had to photo document nearly every step of the home construction and submit to LEED for their verification.

An example of this attention to detail came through his efforts to make the house more energy efficient. During this process, he Cochran Design Collaboratives offices are located in the Dempsey, Lord, Smith building at 901 North Broad Street. altered the typical stud spacing in this house to increase the amount of insulation and decrease the amount of lumber used.

Upon its completion, this house will be the permanent residence for Mr. Cochran and his family.

Rome and Floyd County already have other LEED Certified buildings such as the E.C.O. Center, Darlington School’s Middle School, and Berry College’s Audrey B. Morgan Hall and Deerfield Hall.

Mr. Cochran serves on the board of directors for the Historic DeSoto Theatre and is a member of the Seven Hills Rotary Club.

He is involved with the Chamber through the Young Professionals of Rome and Entrepreneur Roundtable.

“The Chamber provides the best opportunity for networking and meeting local businesses,” he explained. “It gets you in front of people and helps you to learn their stories.”

Mark Cochran works on an addition to one of the For more information on Cochran Design Collaborative, find them in cottages at Berry College. the business directory at www.romega.com.

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A refuge for memory care The Harbor at

Renaissance Marquis To better serve their residents, Renaissance Marquis Retirement Village is adding a 24-bed memory loss and Alzheimer’s unit named The Harbor at Renaissance Marquis.

This new 12,700 square foot facility will provide state of the art technology and will be attached to the current assisted and independent living village. This facility is expected to open in August 2012.

Many years of research have gone into all aspects of this facility including everything from paint colors, to interior lighting, and furniture setup. One of the unique features in this facility is the SimpleC Companion developed by SimpleC, a company that provides personalized non-drug solutions to help senior adults.

This product is just as it states: simple. Residents who suffer from memory loss tap the screen on the SimpleC computer and they are presented with a slideshow of family photos and heirlooms and are guided by the trusting voice of a family caregiver.

Construction workers complete the dining room section of The Harbor at SimpleC is the result of years of research on memory Renaissance Marquis. disorders from Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University and the University of Maryland among others.

Renaissance Marquis staff will work with families to complete an initial information sheet entitled “Resident’s Life Story” where they fill out the residents’ general information. Through this process, staff July 2012 10

identifies previous occupations, hobbies and interests, pets, family traditions, wedding date and others.

Through this program, residents are able to recall events from their memory and are more alert and participatory in life. The Harbor staff can also control the program from the nurse’s station and use it to remind residents of eating and hygiene times, when its time to go to bed or to go to other activities.

“We’re proud to be able to offer this program and meet the needs of these individuals,” said Renita Chambers, executive director, Renaissance Marquis.

This program will offer four types of specific therapy to the residents including reminiscence therapy, trusted voice therapy, time and place therapy, and music therapy.

To better serve the residents, the new facility has numerous open spaces where residents can meet with family. Included in the design is a walking area for the resident to enjoy the outdoors.

Pictured above is the central hallway “Issues related to memory care are difficult to understand. We hope to provide inside The Harbor at Renaissance care that will help our residents be functional, participatory citizens. This is priceless Marquis. for the caregivers of these individuals,” Ms. Chambers added.

Residents will live individually, but the facility will also feature a few double occupancy rooms for couples if necessary. The facility will feature a large dining room and an available private dining room for families. Half-

Residents in the facility participate in the SimpleC program. The pictures above display messages that help patients identify when to eat breakfast and when to brush their teeth. The picture in the center is the opening slide to a memory presentation of family photos and heirlooms.

doors are included on each room so that residents will receive a sense of privacy while caregivers will also be able to check on residents on a routine basis.

Renaissance will add an activity director that will regularly work with residents.

Renaissance Marquis offers independent, assisted living and memory care options for residents.

“We want people to live independent lives,” Ms. Chambers added, “but as they progress, we have the available options to help them when they need it.

She also believes that this unit will greatly impact Rome and Floyd County. “Our community Residents will have access to the central courtyard at the Renaissance Marquis. is growing and we have an amazing healthcare community. The current population is growing and living longer. As they progress, they need qualified caregivers and that’s what we’re here for. We feel like the SimpleC founders have the same philosophy.”

To find more information on The Harbor at Renaissance Marquis, find them in the business directory at www.romega.com or at their website www.renaissancemarquis.com.

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Dr. Xingfu Li

SENIOR CHEMIST | LEWIS CHEMICAL COMPANY Dr. Xingfu “Jeff” Li, has joined The Lewis Chemical Company as a Senior Chemist. Dr. Li has a Ph.D. in surfactant chemistry and surfactants are the main products of The Lewis Chemical Company. Dr. Li intends to use his knowledge and vast experience to help the Lewis Chemical Company continue their growth and presence in Rome and Floyd County.

The Lewis Chemical Company manufactures surfactants and their products are sold into industries that include Household, Industrial and Institutional (HI&I), Personal Care, Metalworking, Oilfield, and Agriculture.

Lewis Chemical also manufactures specific molecules for products. In 2011, the company was recognized as the 719th fastest growing, privately-held American businesses on the Inc. 5000 list. In addition, Lewis Chemical was listed as the 19th fastest growing manufacturing company in the country and the fastest growing manufacturing company in Georgia.

Originally from Lan Zhou, China, Dr. Li received his academic degrees in China, Japan and his Ph. D in surfactants and detergents in Canada. He comes to Lewis Chemical from Constant America, a chemical manufacturer in Montreal, Canada where he worked as a chemist. At Lewis Chemical, he focuses on formulations, research and development of new products, and process optimization.

Dr. Xingfu Li watches fellow worker Adam Kase as he works in the Due to his international educational background, Dr. Li is lab at The Lewis Chemical Company. able to speak five languages including Chinese, Japanese, English, French, and German. When asked about the differences between academic and industrial chemistry he responded that academic chemistry hinges upon research, development & publication.

“Industrial chemistry is unique in that it allows for the development of a product and you can earn a profit and improve the environment,” he added. His passion for chemistry came early in his educational pursuit as his favorite teacher was his chemistry teacher. What he enjoys most about his job is creating green, environmentally-friendly products. “Lewis Chemical only uses green products in their production and outputs a green product as well,” he stated. “By making green products, we are protecting the earth, while making a profit and practicing sustainable chemistry.”

Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis and attending Bible studies. He also enjoys practicing his English with anyone who is willing. He finds the quiet peacefulness of Rome and Floyd County most appealing. “Every morning I can go outside hear the birds singing. Rome and Floyd County is truly a unique place. Everyone here is very kind and life here is very enjoyable and convenient,” he added.

He has also enjoys his time at Lewis Chemical, stating that everyone treats him like family. “Outstanding employees have been an integral part of the success of Lewis Chemical since it was founded. The addition of Dr. Li to our staff is absolutely in keeping with that tradition. He has quickly become an integral member of our team both personally and professionally,” said Gregg Lewis, CEO, Lewis Chemical. The Lewis Chemical Company is very involved with the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce and Diane Lewis is serving this year as Chairman of the Chamber’s Greater Rome Existing Industries Association.

For more information on The Lewis Chemical Company, find them in the business directory at www.romega. com.

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New Members May 2012 3 Rivers Photography

Ms. Tricia Dillard Mr. Ryan Smith 113 John Ross Drive SW Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 413-0072 www.3Riversphotography.com

Aaron’s Cleaning Company, LLC

Cartersville Jewelry Exchange

Family Fun Pool & Spa Center

Mr. David Harrison 1406 Turner McCall Blvd SW Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 378.8777 Fax: (678) 264.5458 www.cartersvillejewelry.com

Mr. Norman Hood 2455 Shorter Avenue Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 291-9958 Fax: (706) 622-2184 www.familyfunpoolsga.com

Connections Club

The Farm

Mr. Steve Silvey 13 Shorter Industrial Blvd.

Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 234-6169 Fax: (706) 234-9248

Ms. Jennifer Robinson 77 Kingston Pointe Kingston, GA 30145 Phone: (706) 252-4278 www.theconnectionsclub.org

Ms. Dixie Bagley 2979 Big Texas Valley Road Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 252-0497

All Secure Document Disposal

Coosa Valley Communications, Inc.

Mr. Tim Parker 1983 Rome Hwy. Cedartown, GA 30125 Phone: (770) 846-0823 Fax: (770) 749-5076

Mr. Lamar Smith 10 Bale St. Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 291-0034 Fax: (706) 291-6920

Animal Rescue Foundation

CPR Cell Phone Repair Mr. Matt Dunagan

Ms. Greta Willoughby 1235 Radio Spring Rd. Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 506-1079 Fax: (706) 232-8335 www.arfromefloyd.com

315 Riverside Parkway Suite 140 Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 291-8400 www.CPR-ROME.com

The Balanced Leader LLC

Mr. Thomas Humphrey 72 Ridgeview Dr. SE Silver Creek, GA 30173 Phone: (706) 766-1200

Dr. Tony Daniel 1085 Old Rockmart Road Silver Creek, GA 30173 Phone: (706) 266-6345 www.thebalancedleader.org

Brenntag Mid-South Mr. Jason Spetter 317 Wauhatchie Pike Chattanooga, TN 37419 Phone: (706) 622-1368 www.brenntag.com

Buffey’s Tanning & Style Salon Mr. John Massey 9 Central Plaza Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 802-0826 Fax: (706) 291-8597

Carters Environmental Mr. Andrew Hawkins 32 West First Street Lindale, GA 30147 Phone: (706) 234-7252 Fax: (706) 291-7476

Custom Landscape Concepts, Inc

DermaTran Health Solutions Ms. Lisa Harris 85 Technology Parkway Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 844-1500 Fax: (706) 290-2555

Econolodge Motel Mr. Satpal Rathie 390 Dodd Blvd. SE Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 234-0014

Expert Tire Mr. John Phillips 712 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 232-3711 Fax: (706) 232-3920 www.firestonecompleteautocare.com

Fat Nanny’s Restaurant

Mattress Direct Mr. Roger Wade 137 E. 1st Street Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 238-9122 Fax: (706) 238-9405

Mel & Mimi Ms. Melanie Morris 203 E. 8th Street Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 295-4203 Fax: (706)295-2328

Merry Maids

Ms. Amy Summerlin 1800 Dean Avenue PO Box 1202 Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 314-9193

Ms. Tara Hansard 118 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 235-8811 www.merrymaids.com

Home Legend, LLC

Micro Plus, Inc.

Mr. Clint Hubbard 100 Eagle Parkway P.O. Box 887 Adairsville, GA 30103 Phone: (706) 383-5901 Fax: (706) 383-5997 www.homelegend.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites Mr. Milan Patel 15 Chateau Drive Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 291-1034 Fax: (706) 291-1036 www.lq.com

LogiServe Inc. Mr. Tom Beck 797 Mt. Alto Rd. Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 232-2977 www.logiserve.net

Martin Caballero Enterprises, LLC

Mr. Keon Lee 2002 Redmond Circle Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 235-7843 www.microplusrome.com

Pal’s Coffee Company Mr. Drew Burnett 2770 Martha Berry Hwy. Suite 500 Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 766-8710 www.palscoffeecompany.com

Paradise Garden Foundation, Inc. Mr. Jordan Poole 200 West Lewis Street Summerville, GA 30747 Phone: (706) 506-9864 www.paradisegardenfoundation.org

Pharmacy Insurance Administrators

Ms. Diane Lewis 9 E. Second Ave. Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (770) 324-4729

Mr. Robert Clifton 85 Technology Parkway Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 844-1500 Fax: (706) 290-2555

Massey-MacDonald, LLC

Rhinehart Equipment Co.

Mr. John Massey 110 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 291-8596 Fax: (706) 291-8597

Mr. Chuck Abney 3556 Martha Berry Blvd.

PO Box 1701 Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 232-8962 Fax: (706) 232-1531 www.rhinehartequipment.com

Roman Trading Company, LLC

Smith, Lewis & Haley, LLP

The Stitchery

Mr. Nick Lewis 21 Kirton Street Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 314-9590

Mr. David Smith Mr. Jason Lewis Mr. W. Lane Haley 901 North Broad Street Suite 350 Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 291-0040 Fax: (706) 291-0041 www.smithlewishaley.com

Ms. Stephanie Bradshaw 111 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 622-2345

Scant’s Corner Package Shop Mr. Ankor Patel 1000 Martha Berry Blvd Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 291-4030

SilverLeaf Insurance Agency LLC Mr. Mark Eubanks 901 North Broad Street NE Suite 150 Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 238-9576 Fax: (888) 471-5691

SMI Direct Mr. Patrick McShane 1 State Mutual Drive Rome, GA 30165 Phone: (706) 290-9000

Renewals

333 On Broad Advanced Steel Technology AgGeorgia Farm Credit, ACA Alfa Insurance - The Jerry Vincent Agency Ameriprise Financial Animal Medical Center of Rome Anka Behavioral Health/Rome FSP Atlanta Steeplechase Avery Drugs Bank of the Ozarks Barnsley Gardens Batteries Plus Bearings and Drives Benton-Georgia, Inc. Berry College Elementary School Big Time Products, LLC Blount Construction Brooks Building Group, Inc. Brugg Pipesystems, LLC Bussey’s Flowers C & R Compliance, LLC Camco Services, LLC Cameron Motorsports, Inc Chili’s Bar & Grill Christie’s Office Supply, Inc. Clay Service Co. Collins Auto Clean-Up Coosa Diagnostic Center Cornerstone Financial & Insurance Group Crews Chemicals, Inc. Culbreth-Carr-Watson Animal Clinic D & J Manufacturing Company, Inc. DiPrima Shoes, Inc. DocuTEAM, Inc. Ear, Nose, & Throat of Northwest Georgia Easy Living Yamaha & Polaris

Spring Creek Baptist Church Rev. Brent Thompson 2636 Chulio Road Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 234-1220 Fax: (706) 234-1256 www.springcreekrome.com

Starz Magic All In One Entertainment Mr. Exsavior Lazcano 403 South Broad St. SW Suite Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 386-4457 www.starzmagicenter.com Emergency Dry-cleaning Restoration (EDR) Firehouse Subs First Presbyterian Church For Evergreen Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Fox Systems, Inc. Fuddruckers Georgia Secure Shred Gifts & Décor Habitat For Humanity of Rome-Floyd County Harbin Clinic L.L.C. Harvest Moon Café Help at Home, Inc. Hillis Outdoor Specialists Inc. Husser & Cromartie P.C.; Attorneys at Law Hype, Inc. J.H. Barnette, Inc. General Contractors Joe Tarpley Just Buyers Realty Koman’s Lansource, Inc. Las Palmas Mexican Bar & Grill Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant Lindale Machine & Tool, Inc. Living & Giving Logical Systems, Inc. March of Dimes Northwest Division McDonald Wealth Management Metropolitan United Methodist Church Miss Rome Scholarship Pageant Mortgage America, Inc. Neaton Rome, Inc. Nelson & Nelson Contractors, Inc. Old Havana Cigar Company Panera Bread Pirelli Tire North America Posh Powell Discount Auto Parts Inc.

Sugar Candy Emporium Ms. Stacey Jackson 4 East 3rd Avenue Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 622-2280

Swift & Finch Coffee Company Ms. Ellie Mahon 600 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706) 237-6750

Pro-Performance Redmond Family Care-West Rome Redmond Physician Network Rehab Techniques Physical Therapy Resch Construction, Inc. River City Antique Mall Riverside Oral & Facial Surgery, PC Riverwood Retirement Life Community Rome Chapter Georgia Society of CPA’s Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Rome Fastener & Hydraulic Rome Radio Partners, LLC Rome Radiology Group, P.A. Rome/Floyd County Recycling Center Ruby Nails Save-A-Lot Schnitzer Southeast Seven Hills Voice Productions ShuttleTran Airport Transportation Services, Inc. Society for Human Resource Management Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q Soymet 101, LLC Steak ‘n Shake Stellar Wines of Rome, LLC Stonebridge Golf Course Strain & Rutledge Summit Quest Adventures, Inc. Suzuki THF, Inc. UPS Store Vend-Rite, Inc. Verizon Wireless Wallis Printing Company Welding Equipment & Supply Co. Women’s Information Network, Inc. Yager Corporation Your Personal Physician

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Ribbon Cuttings North Rome Connector

Williams Communication

Rome Mayor Evie McNiece and Floyd County Commission Chairman Irwin Bagwell cut the ribbon on the North Rome Connector alongwith community leaders, Floyd County and Rome City Commissioners. This road was built from funds gathered during the 2006 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.

Floyd County Manager Blaine Williams helps the staff of Williams Communication cut the ribbon on their new office.

Cartersville Jewelry Exchange

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Habitat for Humanity of Rome and Floyd County Executive Director Bruce Day and ReStore manager Louis Branham cut the ribbon officially renaming the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

The staff of Cartersville Jewelry Exchange cut the ribbon on their store located at 1406 Turner McCall Boulevard.

2012 Membership Campaign S P O N S O R S :

Barnsley Gardens Canoe Restaurant, Atlanta Cheryl Riner Hodge Chili’s Bar & Grill Claremont House Coosa Country Club Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers Greene’s Jewelers Hanging Around Rome JLC Air Show Management/Wings Over North Georgia Air Show

Knights Jewelers La Marie’s L L BI Master’s Golf Tournament Ritz Carlton Atlanta-Downtown Rome Braves Rome Little Theatre State Mutual Insurance Stella Blu Wal Mart Waverly Renaissance at Cobb Galleria

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Advertiser’s Index page 2

Unity Christian School

2960 New Calhoun Hwy 706-292-0700 www.unitychristianschool.org

Harbin Clinic 1825 Martha Berry Highway www.harbinclinic.com 706-295-5331

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770 Braves Blvd 706-291-4050 www.bellaromagrill.com

412 East 1st Street, Suite C www.venuedog.com (706) 409-9182

page 5 BDD Consulting Services 2 Mt. Alto Road www.bddconsultingservices.com 706-766-9116

Kadance Creative 1 West Fourth Avenue Suite 310 www.kadancecreative.com 706-232-3011

River City Antique Mall 876 Spider Webb Drive 706-237-6235

Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Office Closed in observance of July 4th.

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Small Business Action Council Location: Chamber Boardroom 8:15 am

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Darlington School

Hype, Inc. 706-291-0001 www.hypeontheweb.com

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Logical Systems

312 Broad Street www.fgkjewelers.com 706-291-8811

605 E. First Street 706-234-9896 www.logsysinc.com

Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers

Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum 24 Veterans Memorial Highway 706-368-6789 www.berry.edu/oakhill

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Education & Workforce Committee Location: Chamber Boardroom 8:15am

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Governmental Affairs Committee Location: Chamber Boardroom 12 noon

In Memory

Mr. Wesley Johnson The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce remembers the life and legacy of Mr. Wesley Johnson. Mr. Johnson served as Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors in 1971. Each

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Researchers Roundtable Technology Location: Squaretable Chamber Boardroom 12:00 noon

1825 Martha Berry Highway www.harbinclinic.com 706-295-5331

1014 Cave Spring Rd. www.harbinclinic.com 706-295-5331

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Harbin Clinic

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Bella Roma Grill

VenueDog

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Location: Chamber Boardroom 11:00am

Visit the Chamber Calender at www.romega.com for full event information.

year, the Leadership Rome program awards the Wesley F. Johnson Leadership Award to an influential leader in the community.

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F.C. Frieseke, “Girl Knitting,” 1927.

Ernest Quantrell Collection, American

On view through the end of September

Expanding Pediatrics to Adairsville 14-A Legacy Way • Adairsville

770-877-3880 330 Turner McCall Boulevard Suite 4000 • Rome 706-238-8030 150 Gentilly Boulevard Cartersville 678-721-9433

Dr. Sara Harbin Adairsville

Dr. Todd Kelley Rome

Dr. Robersteen Howard Rome

Dr. Melissa Davis Rome

Dr. Katherine Fields Cartersville

Dr. Tammy Williams Cartersville

Dr. Jill Kitchens Cartersville

Dr. Caroline Yaphockun Rome

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Chamber Happenings Young Professionals of Rome

Business After Hours

Radhika Subramanian, Emcien, discusses SpecTechRome V with Stacy Norton, Locke Financial Services at the May Business After Hours hosted by the Rome Chapter of the Georgia Society of CPAs. Ryan Smith (left) and Tricia Dillard (center), 3 Rivers Photography talk with J.F. Steele, SAI Digital at the June Young Professionals of Rome hosted by Cochran Design Collaborative.

Membership Campaign Victory Celebration

Gary Downey, Bekaert Corporation (right) talks about the success of the 2012 Membership Campaign to Alan Horne, Suzuki Manufacturing of America at the Membership Campaign Victory Celebration.

U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss Visit:

Chairman of the Development Authority of Floyd County Nancy Smith, NL Smithworks (right) shakes hands with U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss during his visit to the Chamber.

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Mid-Year Celebration for Excellence in Education

Rome-Floyd Communities in Schools mentor Ashley Lee and mentee Jahmelia Louis-Jean talk about the program at the Mid-Year Celebration for Excellence in Education.

Skills to Jobs: Ready to Hire

Georgia Power employee Eric Collins talks with an attendee to the Skills to Jobs: Ready to Hire event.

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