July 2015 Momentum Magazine

Momentum JUlY 2015

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

The Future of Tennis Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College Issue

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TABLE OF CONTENTS July 2015

Momentum (USPS 395-030)

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

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Content and Design by: Carolyn McFry Chamber Communications Coordinator

On the Cover

This photo illustration depicts tennis rackets and a ball rest on the grass in front of the fountain at the Ford Build of Berry College. Berry College donated 30 acres to the City of Rome to be turned into Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College.

Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College Steering Committee: John Bennett, Former Rome City Manager Scott Bentley, CVTA Stephen Briggs, Berry College Mike Burnes, CVTA Jamie Doss, Rome City Mayor Brian Erb, Berry College Rick Gilbert, Berry College Al Hodge, Chamber Evie McNiece, Rome City Commissioner Danny Price, Berry College Sammy Rich, Rome City Manager Lisa Smith, GRCVB Murry Weaver, Georgia Power

Momentum 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

Table of Contents

In this Issue...

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

Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College News:

6-7 History of Tennis in Rome and Floyd County.............................. 7 The Design with CEVIAN Design Lab...................................... 8-9 How is the Complex Going to Benefit Us?.................................... 9 SHOPROME for Tennis Gear.......................................................11 Community Partners Create Tennis Center...........................

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Membership Report:

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

Past Members:

Anne Kaiser, Georgia Power Kevin Poe, Floyd County (formerly) Blaine Williams, Floyd County (formerly)

Rome Mayor Jamie Doss speaks to the crowd of more than 100 people who came to the groundbreaking.

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Dear Chamber Friend, It is a pleasure to be a part of an organization dedicated to its mission, to promote prosperity and growth in Rome and Floyd County for and through its business memberships.

During the course of the year we will highlight this mission along with focusing on education, community marketing and more. We are truly proud of the continuous improvements to this great community.

This month, Momentum Magazine highlights the groundbreaking of the new Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College. Additionally, we take a look at how the community’s love for tennis has progressed since the 1960s in an article featuring the history of the sport in Rome and Floyd County.

We also talked with a few business leaders in the food and hospitality industries to get their take on how the center will affect the local economy, including the architects on the project to find out what it will all look like when it’s finished.

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

Sincerely, Jimmy Byars

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

Community Events Now-September 12

Upcoming

Menaboni’s Birds: Georgia’s Own Artist as Naturalist Location: Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum

245 Veterans Memorial Highway, Rome, GA 30161

Time: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This exhibit is the first exhibit in more than two decades to focus exclusively upon birds. Featuring 37 paintings

by Italian-born Georgia artist, Athos Menaboni, who was best known for his naturalistic oil paintings of birds.

The exhibition is made up of a collection of paintings on loan from the Coca-Cola Company, Fernbank Museum of Natural History and private collectors and was curated by Russell Clayton during the last five years of Mr. Menaboni’s life. The majority of these works of art have never been shown in public before. For more information, visit berry. edu/oakhill.

706-368-6789 First Friday Concert: Tim Reynolds & Friends Location: Downtown Rome

200-400 blocks of Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161 Rome’s First Friday Concert series continues with a downtown block party and live music by Tim Reynolds & Friends. This free series is a joint effort of the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown Business Improvement District.

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Harbin Clinic’s Gal Talk - Love Your Selfie Location: Berry College Krannert Center

2277 Martha Berry Highway, Rome, GA 30161 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Female leaders from around Georgia will share their own stories and lead discussions on leadership, health and wellness. Talks will include goal setting, challenging the mind, taking risks, and continuing learning opportunities for women. Attendees will have the opportunity to donate to the Hospitality House for Women, a local shelter that cares for female victims of domestic abuse. Tickets are $10 and preregistration is encouraged due to limited seating. To view Gal Talk’s schedule and read speaker bios, visit harbinclinic.com/ galtalk.

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July 16

Mid Year Celebration “Excellence in Education” Location: Georgia Highlands College

July 3

Time: 7:00 p.m.

July 10

3175 Cedartown Hwy. SE, Rome, GA 30165 Time: 5:30 p.m.

This event recognizes our Communities and Schools programs, along with support for the STAR and GOAL recognition programs. Your contributions support outstanding education in Rome and Floyd County. Dinner will be provided, along with a program highlighted by participating mentors and mentees in our community and school systems. Tickets are $25 per person or $125 for a table for 8. To register, visit romega.com.

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Breaking Ground

Community Partnerships

see fruits of labor with Tennis Center City of Rome Manager Sammy Rich (right) introduces the project’s architect Mark Cochran, CEVIAN Design Lab.

Berry College President Dr. Stephen Briggs and Rome City Commissioner Buzz Wachsteter discuss the design plans on site.

Former Coosa Valley Tennis Association presidents Bill Thornton, Bernard Neal and Scott Henson attended the groundbreaking.

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Nearly seven years ago, seven community partners rallied together behind a dream to create a large tennis facility that could be used both for local leisure play and to draw large tournaments to Rome and Floyd County.

On Tuesday, June 23rd, those partners: The City of Rome, Floyd County, Berry College, The Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau, Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation Authority, Coosa Valley Tennis Association and the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce got the first glimpse of seeing their community dream become a reality, with the official groundbreaking of Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College.

Construction of the new tennis complex, which is part of the Rome/ Floyd County 20 20 Strategic Plan Part III, is slated to start early this month. The project is expected to be completed by June 2016.

“It is always great to see our community work together for the greater good,” said Chamber Chairman Jimmy Byars, Hardy Realty & Development. “This tennis center is a prime example of how the community can work together to create stimulating economic and

community developments for the future.”

At the groundbreaking, Rome Mayor Jamie Doss greeted more than 100 guests who attended the momentous event. Mayor Doss told the group he was extremely pleased to see the progress for the center despite past delays in the project. “You can’t help at this moment but to love it,” Mayor Doss told the crowd. “It’s a very special day for all of us.”

The creation of a tennis center was based around the local tradition of tennis in the community, according to Gordon Smith, Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer of the United States Tennis Association.

“Rome has a great reputation in the tennis community and is near the geographic center of the most active tennis participation in the US. This facility honors Rome’s tennis past and insures Rome will be a regional and state leader in tennis for the foreseeable future,” Mr. Smith said. “There is nothing comparable to the Rome facility within 500 miles, making it the default location for many large regional competitions. In fact, there will be few facilities anywhere in the country which can compare to the Rome facility. The USTA is proud to play a minor role in its creation and looks forward to continuing to support

the facility in the future.”

Lisa Smith, Executive Director of the Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau, added that initial discussions to create such a complex started back in 2008, two years after a SPLOST was passed to fund 10 tennis courts that were built based on local and competitive needs. The courts, she said, were placed all around Rome.

“It was then that we started looking at ways to expand,” Ms. Smith said. “We knew we wanted to look at creating a large facility that would put all the courts in one place and give us a competitive edge that would bring more tennis tourism to town. We started working with the Coosa Valley Tennis Association to brainstorm ideas to fund a project.”

Ms. Smith said that when the GRCVB, the City of Rome, Floyd County, Chamber of Commerce, the Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation Authority and CVTA started meeting about the project and looking at proposed site locations around Rome including the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds and land around the former General Electric plant.

“Around that time, we began to partner with Berry College, who was also looking at building a tennis facility,” Ms. Smith added.

Rick Gilbert, member of the Berry College Board of Trustees, said that Berry College transferred the 30 acres, located off the Armuchee Connector, to the City of Rome for the complex. The deal was based on the college’s beliefs that a tennis facility would have a positive impact on tourism, and overall economic growth in Rome and Floyd County.

“We are certainly very excited that this is all coming together,” said Gilbert. “Traditionally speaking, what has been good for our community has also been good for Berry College. Since day one of our involvement, we’ve stood behind the Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College, because we know it will be a unique feature for our city and county. It will enhance value of the land around it and make our town more attractive for businesses and other developments to invest in the growth in our community.“ Local leaders opted to add the tennis center project to the 2013 Special Purpose, Local Option Sales Tax referendum. Harbin Clinic’s Physician Liaison and Community Outreach Manager Ali Freeman chaired the pro-SPLOST committee.

“Whether you play tennis, enjoy being a

spectator, or have never held a racket, the center will impact each of us in some way,” said Ms. Freeman. “With the addition of the center, we will experience economic growth in Rome & Floyd County, which will continue to position our community as an ideal place to live, work and play.”

In the November 2013 election, residents voted YES to the $65 million SPLOST, allotting $11.9 million for the tennis complex.

“Our community chose to tax itself so we could reap the benefits of this,” said City of Rome Manager Sammy Rich. “We have a lot to be thankful for.”

Floyd County Commission Chairman Larry Maxey hopes that the tennis center attracts more tourism to Floyd County.

“When we think of tourism, we traditionally think of people boosting the economy by coming to town and spending money in our local stores, restaurants, and in our hotels,” said Mr. Maxey. “Oftentimes, we overlook the fact that tourism dollars help to fund projects like the tennis center through sales tax revenue. These projects then bring in more tourists and visitors, and it becomes a cycle of growth.”

David Araiza, Director of Tennis at the Rome-Floyd Tennis Center on W. Third Street, will also be working with the Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College.

He said the downtown courts will remain open, and the new facility will provide additional space for public play.

“I’m sure the new facility will be open to the public since it was funded with taxpayers’ dollars,” said Mr. Ariaza. “The hours of operation have yet to be finalized.”

Tournaments at the facility will be staffed by volunteers, according to Coosa Valley Tennis Association Past President Carol Hatch. “Anytime we host an event, it requires a lot of volunteer hours to be successful,” said Ms. Hatch. “Time and time again, Rome has been named one of the best tennis venues in the state and that cannot be done without our volunteer help.”

Additionally, Hatch said the members of the CVTA have been excited about getting the chance to play in the facility.

“The buzz about the tennis center has been contagious,” she added. “A lot of our members have been extremely excited, and when they have ventured out of town to play, they have been getting other people, outside our community, excited about coming to Rome to play tennis.”

Tennis History Highlights 1964: Coosa Valley Tennis Association was created by George Wallis and Scott Henson to promote junior tennis. early1970s: The CVTA School Program created by Mr. Wallis and Bernard Neal was started. The program donated tennis rackets and gear to city and county schools in an attempt to get youth interested in the sport.

1976: Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau is created and teams up with CVTA to bring more tournament play to Floyd County.

1988: Voters approve a SPLOST to build Rome-Floyd Tennis Center on W. Third Street.

1991: Tennis Magazine names Rome one of top 10 tennis cities in America. mid1990s: City of Rome hires

Tennis Director Bobby Walker, who worked for 13 years to build partnerships with the United States Tennis Association and the CVTA for tournament play.

1993:USTA names Rome-Floyd Tennis Center the Facility of the Year. Rome serves as pilot city for the USTA Team Tennis League Program.

1996: Clubhouse at Rome-Floyd Tennis Center named after Mr. Wallis, or “Mr. Tennis of Rome, Georgia.” by mid2000s: USTA Southern

Doubles, Georgia Junior Challenger, USTA Adult League State Championships, Georgia Junior Winter Open, Southern Closed 16, Georgia Junior Open, USTA Southern Closed Doubles Championship, Rome Junior Fall Championship Level 4, Georgia Regional High School Team Tournament are all being played in Rome.

2006: SPLOST passes for 10 more courts around town including those at Etowah and Alto Park.

2008: Discussions start about creating a Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College between the GRCVB, CVTA, City of Rome, Floyd County, Berry College, and Chamber. Rome Tennis Club merges with CVTA. 2013: The Tennis Center is added to the SPLOST and local residents VOTE YES to the Tennis Center project.

2015: Original plans for 71 courts change due to funds. New design for 66 courts, with 51 to be built during Phase 1 is approved. Groundbreaking occurs in June.

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The Design

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Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College Mark Cochran

Architects Mark Cochran and Jessica Bittle of CEVIAN Design Lab recently sat down with Momentum Magazine to provide details of what the new Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College will look like upon completion of Phase 1 in June 2016.

Jessica Bittle

handling the 90-foot drop between areas around the clubhouse and the back of the tennis center. We definitely used the natural topography to our advantage. It provides stunning views of the entire tennis center with the rolling foothills in the backdrop and wetlands nearby. It’s actually quite beautiful.”

Mr. Cochran added that the design and location is different than what you would normally see at other traditional tennis centers.

“Most tennis facilities are in the middle of a field and are just a sea of paving,” said Mr. Cochran. “The goal of this design was to capture and use the challenges of the land for opportunities to create a fantastic and enjoyable space.”

A conceptual design for the clubhouse at Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College.

Making an Entrance

Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College will be nestled on 30 acres along the Armuchee Connector. The site is about 1.5 miles from State Mutual Stadium, Home of the Rome Braves. The tennis complex’s entrance will be from the Connector just east of Old Dalton Road.

Upon turning into the complex, you’ll go over a hill and be greeted by a roundabout as well as spectacular views of the terraced tennis courts.

“The land had a lot of topography changes, which was one of the challenges that our design had to overcome,” explained Ms. Bittle. “Everyone working on this project has done such an excellent job of

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In the Clubhouse)

The Craftsman-style clubhouse will be the highest vantage point of all the proposed structures in Phase 1.

“The entry way of the clubhouse is meant to invoke the idea of our North Georgia Mountains, while the scale of the building is keeping with the cottage feel of a community,” said Mr. Cochran.

Upon entering the clubhouse, guests will be welcomed into a great room that allows for gathering, along with a check-in counter and concession area. The space will hold a tennis pro-shop, offices and a meeting room.

Restrooms and showers are also planned to be part of the clubhouse space.

After grabbing nachos or a hot dog at the concessions, players and guests will be able to lounge on the modern, contemporary furnishings that will be indoors.

Mr. Cochran said the colorful and fresh furnishings will be as flexible to seating arrangements as they are comfortable. The check-in counter will boast beautiful patterns of recycled wood, greeting players to somewhat eclectic styling inside the center. “The thought pattern behind the furnishings was that we wanted to approach it like an amoeba.

The furniture will expand, contract and flow. It can make different shapes and can be arranged as necessary for different functions.”

Outside, lush patio chairs and tables will also allow spectators to take in a game or two.

How will the

tennis center affect...

Restaurants ?

“It’s not just tennis that is coming. The Tennis Center is going to bring other businesses, like hotels. The whole area around us will start developing, and we’ll start to see growth and movement.

Everyone who comes from out of town to play tennis will need a place to eat. With the mall so close by, I think it will help the mall thrive. Now is the time to invest.”

Courtly Love

The current design of the Rome Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College allows for up to 66 courts to built at the site, however the SPLOST funds have alloted for the completion of 51 United States Tennis Association standard courts including six National Collegiate Athletic Association regulation courts will be built during Phase 1. Three of the USTA center courts will be used for tournament and collegiate showcase play, with one being an exhibition court that can accommodate seating for up to 2,000 people. Additionally, 12 USTA courts will be lined for 10 & Under Tennis.

CEVIAN Design Lab’s mapping of the site allows for future development of six NCAA regulation indoor tennis courts as well as nine USTA standard courts. Mr. Cochran said the design is unique because of the layout of the courts.

“For our design, we tried not to put more than three courts in a group. It makes it easier for players and spectators to navigate around the facility,” said Mr. Cochran.

“There are also intentional green space openings so that tents can be set up for sponsors, food vendors, etc. during tournaments.” added Ms. Bittle.

The layout of the tennis center complements the natural setting of the location. “There are several wetland areas around the center as well as streams that we couldn’t disturb,” Mr. Cochran added. “We had to work around the stream buffers and the wetlands, which has ultimately made for a very pleasant location centered around the area.”

Landscaping that features native plants will surround the tennis center. “We incorporated plants that were low maintainance, yet beautiful,” added Mr. Cochran. “This style of landscaping will enhance the natural beauty of the area.”

Additionally, the terrace design of the complex will make the courts accessible for everyone.

“There isn’t a single stair in the whole design,” added Ms. Bittle.

— Eddie Hasko

Owner, Bella Roma Grill

Hotels?

“Right now, we do get business from tournaments, especially the women’s tournaments. We are definitely hopeful that with our location being centrally-located in downtown Rome that we’ll see more business, especially since the downtown courts will remain open.”

— Gay Nichols

General Manager, Hawthorn Suites

by Wyndham Rome

Quality of Life?

“Tennis is a lifelong sport and there is tennis for all ages and levels. As a hobby, it gives people the opportunity to be social, and get a good workout at the same time. For more serious players, it gives them the opportunity of travel to Rome.”

Tax Revenue?

— David Araiza

Director of Tennis, Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation Authority

“In 2013, every household in Floyd County recieved an estimated $234 in tax relief generated by local tourism activity.

After the tennis center is built, the tax relief for Floyd County taxpayers attributed to tennis tourism would increase, putting more money in the pockets of our homeowners. Who doesn’t like, or need, more money in their pockets? ”

— Ann Hortman

Director of Rome Sports Commision

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June Chamber Happenings

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B. RIBBON CUTTING: Misty Cronan cuts the ribbon during the formal opening of Mountain Oak Vapors of GA on June 6. The store is the first Mountain Oak Vapors store in Georgia and their sixth retail location across four states on the East Coast.

C. RIBBON CUTTING: Douglas Crumbly cuts the ribbon for his business Douglas Crumbly - LegalShield during a ceremony in the Chamber boardroom on June 10.

D. RIBBON CUTTING: Franchise Owner Brian Miller cuts the ribbon in front of Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches store, 487 Turner McCall Blvd, on June 16. The sandwich shop, which offers fast delivery, is located in Charles Hight Square near sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt and Publix.

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Outback Steakhouse PAGE Foundation, Inc. PaperPack, Inc Party Time Beverages Peach State Labs, Inc. Powell Discount Auto Parts Inc. Professional Freedom Tax Service, Inc. Redmond Family Care-West Rome Resch Construction, Inc. Riverwood Senior Living Rome Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Rome Rotary Club Save-A-Lot Smith, Treadaway & Joffe, LLP Snazzy Rags Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q Southern Bracing Systems Enterprises, LLC St. Mary’s Catholic Church Stonebridge Golf Course Stor-It Mini Warehouses Swift & Finch Syntec Industries Tangles Image Center, Inc. The Shrimp Boat The Stitchery Transitions Hospice Care of Georgia Walker Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc Willow Creek Landscape Supply Women of W.O.R.T.H., Inc. Women’s Information Network, Inc.

New Members Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Ms. Jymme Reed 5601 N. Allen Road SE Mableton, GA 30126 (706) 236-9254 www.gsgatl.org Enived Tech, LLC Mr. Steve Devine 20 Boxwood Lane NE Rome, GA 30165 (678) 719-2498 www.enived.com Bringing the Fun/ Fun Zone Ms. Michelle Perdue 116 Beech Creek Drive NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 409-2019

White Electric Construction Co. Mr. David Tate 519 West 12th Street Rome, GA 30165 (706) 232-6181 www.white-electrical.com

Courtyard by Marriott Rome Mr. Wesley Dowdy 2135 Eastview Pkwy STE 800 Conyers , GA 30013 (770) 274-0451

Rome Finance Co. Mr. Jon Durham 317 Broad Street.

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Tiernan & Patrylo, Inc. Mr. Ron Conley 825 Franklin Ct. SE Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 356-0031 tpdesignbuild.com

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches Ms. Amy Miller 487 Turner McCall Blvd.

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Douglas Crumbly - LegalShield Mr. Douglas Crumbly 547 Old Summerville Road NW Rome, GA 30165 (678) 427-5751 www.douglascrumbly.net

Real Simple Solutions, LLC Ms. Janet Byington 104 Fieldwood Road NE Rome, Ga 30161 (706) 346-6561 www.realsimple.solutions.com

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

13 Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum 14 Chieftain’s Museum 15 Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau and Rome Visitors Center 16 Ridge Ferry Park GA -1 GA -156 17 Shorter University 18 Mount Berry Mall 19 Cave Spring US 27 33 22 20 Lock & Dam Park GA-53 21 Coosa Valley Fairgrounds 18 22 Stonebridge Golf Course 23 23 Berry College 30 24 Floyd Medical Center 26 13 14 25 GA-20 16 15 29 25 Harbin Clinic 17 GA-293 21 24 26 Redmond Regional 31 Medical Center 28 GA-20 27 27 Darlington School GA-100 20 28 Georgia Northwestern 34 411 GA-101 19 Technical College USUS-27 32 29 Unity Christian School 30 State Mutual Stadium 32 Georgia Highlands College 31 Saint Mary’s Catholic School 33 Richard B. Russell Regional Airport

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34 Georgia School for the Deaf 35 Downtown Welcome Center

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