June 2015 Momentum Magazine by Rome Floyd Chamber

Momentum June 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

Checking in with Dr. Miniyar Behind Southeastern Millsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hot Buy Leadership Rome XXXII Graduates GREIA Golf Tournament

PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID Rome, GA 30161

Congratulations

Leadership Rome XXXII Graduates!

Johnna Allen, City of Rome Daniel Bosarge, Floyd Medical Center Jamie Brannon, Floyd Medical Center Juliana Breithaupt, Georgia Highlands College Stasia Burnett, Professional Screening & Information (PSI) Amanda Carter, City of Rome Gena Cleland, Floyd Medical Center Michelle Cochran, Hardy Realty Angela Devine, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Craig Ellison, Floyd County Schools Penny Evans-Plant, Berry College Bekki Fox, City of Rome Paul Greene, City of Rome Kaytlin Greenley, Coosa Valley Credit Union

Juli Lemming, Owens Hardware & Sporting Goods Co., Inc. Julie Lucas, Darlington School (Class of XXVII) Monnie Meads, Winshape Wilderness Jennifer Moore, Southeastern Mills Tabitha Murfree-Blair, NW Georgia Housing Authority Alan Nichols, Georgia Highlands College Todd Pledger, Harbin Clinic Kimberly Prusakowski, Hardy Realty Scott Sauer, International Paper J.J. Seifert, Floyd County Government Josh Teems, Big Time Products, LLC Patrick Trammell, Redmond Regional Medical Center H. Lee Treadaway, Smith, Treadaway & Joffe, LLP Amos Tuck, Coosa River Basin Initiative

We look forward to your involvement in the Chamber and to the great things you will do within and for Rome and Floyd County!

TABLE OF CONTENTS June 2015

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Table of Contents

In this Issue...

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

Content and Design by: Carolyn McFry Chamber Communications Coordinator

On the Cover

Local News:

Congratulations to Leadership Rome XXXII....... 2 The Chamber’s GREIA Golf Tournament.............. 9 What’s that Project? Berry College’s Valhalla. 11 Chamber Happenings........................................... 12

Member Spotlight:

Checking in with Dr. Miniyar............................. 7-8 Hot Growth at Southeastern Mills..................... 10

Membership Report: Leadership Rome Co-Coordinators Ian Griffin, V3 Publications, LLC, and Charisse Durham, Home Instead Senior Care, stand infront of the Leadership Rome XXXII class. The group graduated on Thursday, May 14th, at the Hearn Academy in Cave Spring. For a full list of this year’s graduates, visit page 2.

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

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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 how Dr. Miniyar’s Pediatrics has become a nationallyrecognized pediatrics practice based on his professionalism, personable attitude and desire to help others. Additionally, this issue provides an in depth look at why Southerneastern Mills is now in the hot sauce business, and why the Chamber’s GREIA Golf Tournament is held annually to celebrate our manufacturers. 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

Upcoming

Now-September 12

June 13

Summer Pops Concert with the Rome Symphony Orchestra Location: Huffman Center, Darlington School

Menaboni’s Birds: Georgia’s Own Artist as Naturalist

1014 Cave Spring Road, Rome, GA 30165

245 Veterans Memorial Highway, Rome, GA 30161

Join the members of the Rome Symphony Orchestra for their traditional summer concert. Bring your friends and a picnic to this indoor event with an“al fresco”feel. Picnic tables and chairs are available for rent. Visit romesymphony.org for tickets and rentals. 706-291-7967

Location: Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum

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

June 5-7

Rome Little Theatre presents Bleacher Bums

Time: 7:00 p.m.

June 19-21

Doug Swenson 3 Day Yoga Workshop Location: Elizabeth Brown Pilates Studio 210 E. Second Avenue STE 201, Rome GA 30161

Time: Friday: 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Sunday:11:00 a.m.

Take a single yoga session or a weekend’s worth of sessions with famous yoga instructor Doug Swenson. For a full list of classes, visit elizabethbrownpilates.com. 404-918-1634

Location: Historic DeSoto Theatre

July 3

Time: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.

Location: Downtown Rome

July’s First Friday Concert: Tim Reynolds & Friends

530 Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161

Rome Little Theatre presents “Bleacher Bums,” a story centered around Chicago Cubs fans while they watch a game from the bleachers of Wrigley Field. Directed by Chris Parker and produced by Chuck Morris. 706-295-7171 April the 2015 community 4 Check

200-400 blocks of Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161 Time: 7:00 p.m.

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. 706-291-7967

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2 story building. Bo�om oor leased. $600,000. Bill Summer, 706-346-1233

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Formerly Hacke� ’s Market. 1,670 sq. �. building. $180,000. Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646

Nice oﬃce space in Old East Rome. Plenty of Parking. $109,000. Bill Summer, 706-346-1233

Four oﬃces, recep�on area, kitchen workspace & storage. $133,000. Debbie Hayes, 706-346-4144

Nice brick 6,000 sq. �. building. For sale $675,000 or lease $6,500/ month. Steve Graves, 770-547-2401

915 NORTH BROAD STREET

1013 N. FIFTH AVENUE

Old car wash next to St. Mary’s Church. $475,000. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

Medical or related use. 3,400 sq. �. For sale $325,000 or lease $3,500/ month. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

1807 PARRISH DRIVE

1600 SHORTER AVENUE

32,000 sq. �. warehouse with oﬃce space and sprinklers. For lease $6,500/ month. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

34,000 sq. �. building, 395 �. on road 25,578 sq. �. retail space, zoned CC. $795,000. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

308 REDMOND ROAD

204 BROAD STREET

208 BROAD STREET

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4,900 sq. �., paved parking. Church or oﬃce space. $349,000. Sco�y Davis, 706-506-3909

Retail or oﬃce Space. Old Blacktop Studios. For lease $875/ month. Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646

Old Lee’s furniture bldg., built to suit up to 3,500 sq. �. w/ rear access. For lease. Michelle Cochran, 706-307-3570

3,648 sq. �. oﬃce space on 2nd oor, w/ u�li�es & janitorial. For lease, $3,344/ month. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

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1605 MARTHA BERRY BLVD

Four spaces. Available for lease. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

Three oﬃce suites. Available for lease. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

Class A free standing, 4,800 sq. �. oﬃce building. For lease, $4,800/ month. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

3,000 sq. �. oﬃce space w/ u�li�es. For lease, $3,000/ month. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

Staff members work behind the colorful front desk at Dr. Miniyar’s Pediatrics, P.C.

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“ ood morning, girls,” says Dr. Raj Miniyar with a huge smile as he enters one of the small, yet vibrant patient rooms inside his office at 144 Three Rivers Drive. Inside, two young and giggly sisters quickly stop their bouncing. As the two look up at their pediatrician, their quick sniffles and little pink noses tell the tale of a textbook case of springtime allergies. “We’ve been using allergy medications,” the children’s mother explains to Dr. Miniyar as he uses his stethoscope with a little red chirping bird to listen to the children’s breathing. “It just hasn’t been clearing up.” Dr. Miniyar teases the girls as he gently checks each of their little ears, noses and throats with his otoscope. “Looks like we don’t have any signs of infection so keep using allergy medications,” he states. “As long as they don’t seem to slow down, they’re doing just fine!” He takes a few more moments to discuss the medications with the girls’ mom before marking their charts and saying goodbye. “Thanks, Doctor Miniyar!” the girls squeal as he starts to leave. Just then, the same generous smile that he had when he walked in spreads back over Dr. Miniyar’s face. Within those first few moments, it becomes quite apparent that Dr.

Outside Dr. Miniyar’s 144 Three Rivers Drive office.

Miniyar absolutely loves what he does for a living. However, he said that becoming a pediatrician happened “either by accident or destiny” after he finished medical school in his native country, India. Dr. Miniyar said that it was shortly after he finished medical school in Mumbai that he was faced with a tough decision to either go back home or look for work in the bustling city. “I originally wanted to be a gynecologist, or an OB-GYN,” he said with a laugh. “But there wasn’t a residency post available for four months,” said Dr. Miniyar. “I had two options. It was either go back home and do nothing, or find something temporary so I could pay my bills and stay busy. We had two hospitals side-by-side in Mumbai. There was a children’s hospital and an OB-GYN hospital. I took a post at the children’s hospital just to work and make some money, but a couple months into pediatrics, June 2015 7

Dr. Miniyar chats with Medical Assistant Stephanie Wilson while checking his computer in between patients.

something clicked. I enjoyed working with children, I enjoyed helping them. So I said forget OB-GYN, I’m going to be a pediatrician.” Dr. Miniyar completed his three years of pediatric residency in Mumbai before he moved to New York City. “I did another three years of pediatric residency in New York,” he added. “That’s six back-to-back years of residency, when most people only do three, so I did a lot of training. Not only that, but I got to do my residencies in two of the largest cities in the world, so I pretty much saw and experienced everything that existed.” In April of 2008, he decided to start his own business in Rome, where he could practice under his own vision and philosophy. With 15 supportive staff members, Dr. Miniyar said there were plenty of decisions to why he chose Rome as the home for his business. “I wanted a safe place with good schools for my kids,” Dr. Miniyar said. “Here, there are better and bigger options for schools, and Rome has a lot of unique things that you don’t see in many cities this size, such as our rivers and hills. Berry College is one of my favorite spots to go on the weekend, and we love our downtown.” At the office, patients are greeted with two entrances, one for sick children and one for healthy children. Dr. Miniyar said this is to help prevent the spread of germs. “We always guarantee same-day, sick day visits if you call us before 3:30 p.m.,” he added. “We believe our patients and their families need us the most when they are sick.” As we move to his office, Dr. Miniyar speaks more candidly about how his educational experience, business mindset, and personal philosophies have made his expanding medical practice successful. He said that his personalized approach to pediatrics has enabled his business to grow. “We’ve had so much love, support and trust from June 2015 8

Sheela Miniyar, CFO at Dr. Miniyar’s Pediatrics, P.C., works behind the scenes at her husband’s practice.

our community that we’re actually building on to our office,” he said. “We’re adding another 5,000 square feet, which is doubling the size.” In addition to personalized services, Dr. Miniyar also believes that giving back to his community is important. That’s why Dr. Minyar’s Pediatrics, P.C. also helps families impacted by local community disasters, including those who were affected by the Bekaert fire last fall. During that time, Dr. Miniyar offered free visits to affected families. He believes it’s his willingness to help his community that has allowed his business to grow. “When we first opened, we wanted this to be a place that anyone could come to get premium healthcare for their children,” said Dr. Miniyar. “From the get-go, we accepted Medicaid. It doesn’t matter to us if you have great insurance or not, we will be willing to see you. Also, we have a very personalized approach to our patients. When patients come in, we know their names and they know ours. It’s very much like family. Our philosophy here at work is ‘We Listen and We Care’ and I know when we say we care, we really mean it.”

The Chamber’s

GREIA Golf Tournament Thanks Manufacturers

The annual Greater Rome Existing Industries Association Golf Tournament hosted by the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, City of Rome, and Floyd County, was held on Wednesday, May 13th, at Stonebridge Golf Course. “This tournament serves as one of the many ways we recognize the manufacturers in our community and thank them for their corporate citizenship, job creation and contributions to the prosperity of Rome and Floyd County,” said Chamber Chairman Jimmy Byars, Hardy Realty. More than two dozen players who work in the manufacturing industry were joined by local officials and sponsors in the golf scramble. Participants enjoyed lunch, prizes and reception. There are more than 100 manufacturing companies in Rome and Floyd County. “All of our manufacturing companies provide primary jobs that include healthcare and retirement benefits, which has ultimately resulted in Floyd County having the highest per capita income in the Northwest Georgia area,” said Floyd County Commission Chairman Larry Maxey. “That is definitely something to be thankful for.” In addition, the substantial manufacturing presence in our community spreads the local tax base and allows residential owners to pay lower property and school taxes. For example, three recently polled manufacturing companies pay in excess of $2.9 MILLION in property taxes each year. Based upon the average property taxes due per household for our community, this would equate to more than 3,600 homes to match this property tax revenue for our county. Equally important is that the same three companies employ over 700 people and purchase goods and services from over 600 small businesses and vendors. That equates to over $50 MILLION spent annually in our community! Our local manufacturers also recognize the need for creating our future workforce. That’s why the Chamber has undertaken several initiatives this past year to increase the enrollment at Floyd County School’s College and Career Academy, as well as Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Continuing efforts to increase awareness about technical jobs at the middle school level will ensure that we fill the pipeline for years to come. These efforts have proven to be successful with increased enrollment at both the College and Career Academy and Georgia Northwestern Technical College. “Without these companies in our community, economic growth and expansion would not be possible,” said City of Rome Mayor Jamie Doss. “Our future relies heavily on the presence of manufacturing.”

Thank you to our sponsors! Scana Energy, Heritage First Bank, Ashton Staffing, JBM Office Solutions, Redmond Regional Medical Center, Floyd Medical Center, Miller & Martin, Heritage Auto Group, City of Rome, Georgia Power, Southeastern Mills, OTR Wheel Engineering, State Mutual Insurance, International Paper, Suntrust, Pirelli Tire North America and Floyd County.

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Hot growth

George Manak, Vice-President of Marketing & Business Development at Southeastern Mills, recently sat down with Momentum Magazine to discuss the Rome-based, fourth-generation operated food company’s purchase of Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce and what the “heat” means for the company and for Rome and Floyd County. Momentum: Congratulations on the purchase of the 80-year-old Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce, including all of the hot sauces’ brands and its related intellectual property! Which products and facilities does this acquisition include? Mr. Manak: As you may know, Southeastern Mills, Inc. supplies ingredients for both industrial and food service customers. We manufacture branded products for retail, including Better than Bouillon food bases, Shore Lunch soups and breadings, Southeastern Mills gravy and baking and seasoning mixes, Crockery Gourmet seasoning mixes and Better than Gravy gravy mixes. With the purchase of the Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce and its assets back in April from the Bruce Foods Corp., we now own the Louisiana wing sauce, Red Rooster hot sauce, Louisiana Gold Pepper Sauce, Louisiana Brand Tabasco Peppers in Vinegar, and Bruce’s Tabasco Peppers in Vinegar. All of these newly acquired brands will operate under The Original Louisiana Hot Sauce Company name, but are now part of the Southeastern Mills family. Additionally, the former Bruce Foods Corp. facility in New Iberia, Louisiana, where these hot sauces are produced, is now a Southeastern Mills facility. We are very excited that they are now a part of the Southeastern Mills team and we are working with that team to optimize the New Iberia factory location. One of the things that is very important to our leadership and for shareholders of Southeastern Mills is providing stable and secure jobs for all of our employees. We think that with the acquisition of the Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce and its Louisiana manufacturing location, we’ve helped to create even more stability and security for all Southeastern Mills employees in both Rome and New Iberia. Momentum: How long has this been in the works? Mr. Manak: We’ve been working with Bruce Foods Corp. since the latter part of 2014. Our company is in major growth mode and has been for a while. We’ve been looking to grow our existing business through both organic growth and through acquisition. On the organic side, we’ve been concentrating heavily on the retail portion of our company June 2015 10

and on our retail brands. More specifically, we’ve made a commitment to really invest in our Better than Bouillon Food Bases because they are the No. 1 food base in the country. We know there is a lot of opportunity to provide customers, both those who know us now and those who don’t but will in the future, the ability to cook great meals based on products that use real meat, seafood and vegetables. Additionally, we’ve been looking at expanding our company through the acquisition of companies that can strongly contribute to our focus in leading edge food quality systems. We have been looking at companies who fall into one of three criteria: A strong retail brand that we can market and sell, a product that we can sell as an ingredient to other manufacturers or a product that we can sell as an ingredient or finished item to food services or restaurants. Momentum: Why did your company want to add this hot sauce brand to its already extensive line of food-based products? Mr. Manak: The Original Louisiana Brand is extremely rare because it meets all of those requirements we were looking for in a company, not just one. The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce is a strong retail brand that is distributed from coast-to-coast, in Canada and in about 60 countries around the world. It’s an ingredient that we can sell in totes or large barrels to other food manufactures who can use it in their finished products, and it’s an ingredient we can sell in gallon jugs to be used in the back of restaurants. Momentum: Speaking of restaurants, Jay Shell, owner of The Brewhouse Music & Grill, recently announced he would be changing his wing sauce recipe to incorporate the Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce. How do you feel about him making the switch? Mr. Manak: I saw that and we are very happy! We are going to be reaching out to him and thank him, and we hope that other Rome restaurants will consider making similar switches as well in the near future. We like to support our Rome restaurants, and we’re hoping that Rome restaurants will support us as a Rome-based brand.

What’s that project? Workers in the grand stands overlook the leveled field before synthetic turf is placed. (Photo contributed)

Valhalla

ith more than half of the construction already completed, Berry College officials are excited about the new athletic stadium complex Valhalla that will act as an important addition to their athletic community. “It’s an important milestone in our ongoing effort to enhance this amazing campus and to create places of opportunity for students, for our friends and for our community,” said Berry College President Dr. Stephen Briggs. “And like the Cage Center behind it, Valhalla will provide a major venue for recreation, excitement, achievement, participation and just plain fun.” The stadium is slated to be completed by August 2015, and workers will be in the facility getting it ready for the first home game on September 12th. The stadium will accommodate 2,450 people for Viking home The home side of Football Facts games. the grandstands, which have already been erected, 110 student athletes will hold 1,800 spectators, on the roster and the smaller, eastside stands will hold 650 Started in 2013 visitors. “It’s going to feel great NCAA Division III when it’s completed,” said Director of Athletics Dr. Director of Athletics Tom Hart. “Right now Dr. Tom Hart we’re so deep into the construction that it is hard Head Coach to think about that date, but Tony Kunczewski we are so looking forward to when the lights shine over the field for that first game.” “Williams Field, the playing field at Valhalla, is made with synthetic turf, and it has been completed,” said Dr. Hart. “With projects like these, you work from the inside out,” Dr. Hart added. “The asphalt for Clark Track is done, and this month, we’re going to have the rubberized polyurethane surface applied. That topper acts as a shock absorber for our runners. Once that is completed, the lines and markings will be painted.” Dr. Hart added that Williams Field and Clark Track will be used for football in the Fall months at Berry and for lacrosse and track meets in the Spring. “We’re going to be utilizing the field year round,” he said. “These projects add to the outstanding athletic facilities that our campus hosts, and having a stadium on campus greatly increases opportunities for student athletes.”

A view of the 50 yard line while synthetic turf is laid. (Photo contributed)

Construction is also underway under the stands as workers are putting in the players’ locker rooms, officials’ rooms and storage areas under the large grandstands. In addition with the track and field, a spur field called Dickey Field will also be incorporated into the stadium complex. Dickey field provides a space for athletes during track meets for shot put, discus and hammer throw, along with other events. “We wanted everything to be packaged up and within close proximity to Williams Field,” said Dr. Hart.

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May Chanber Happenings

A. REGIONAL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: Heather Henderson-Keller, Starr-Mathews Insurance Agency, warms up with Rome Braves’ mascot Romey before throwing the first pitch during the Regional Young Professionals event at State Mutual Stadium. Young Professionals from Bartow, Floyd and Gordon attended. Thanks to our sponsors: CEVIAN Design Lab, Starr-Mathews Insurance Agency, and Coosa Valley Credit Union! B. RIBBON CUTTING: Wanda Whitten cuts the ribbon during the dedication of Redmond Regional Medical Center’s Wanda J. Whitten Heart of the Community Guest House. Ms. Whitten has been a dedicated employee at Redmond for more than 40 years. C. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Master Florist Janice Winterboer, Twigs/J Winterboer Designs, talks with Former Chief Justice Norman S. Fletcher; Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson & Davis, LLP; during Business After Hours hosted by Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson & Davis, LLP. D. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: YP Chairman Daniel Bosarge, Floyd Medical Center, chats with Alma Roman, Alma Roman- Alfa Insurance, during the Young Professional event hosted by Berry College’s MBA Program at Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum. E. POST LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: State Representative Katie Dempsey (from left) speaks while Chamber Chairman Jimmy Byars, Hardy Realty, State Senator Chuck Hufstetler and State Representative Eddie Lumsden watch.

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Renewals

Advertiser’s Index page 5 Georgia Power 800 Broad St. www.georgiapower.com 706-802-0722 page 6 Hardy Realty & Development Co. 1609 Martha Berry Blvd. www.hardyrealty.com 706-291-4321 page 9 River City Bank 228 N. Second Ave. www.rivercitybankonline.com 706-236-2123 page 11 Greene’s Jewelers 328 Broad St. www.greenesjewelers.com 706-291-7236 page 12 Berry College’s MBA Program 2277 Martha Berry Highway www.berry.edu 706-236-2211 page 15 Southeastern Mills 333 Old Lindale Rd. www.semills.com 706-291-6528 Back Cover Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers 312 Broad St. www.fgkjewelers.com 706-291-8811

100 Black Men of Rome-NWGA, Inc. 21st Century Financial, Inc. AgGeorgia Farm Credit, ACA Alfa Insurance - Joel McCool Agency Amberwood East Preschool, LLC Ameriprise Financial Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Avery Drugs Barnes Autobody, Inc. Barnsley Gardens Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Georgia Brugg Cables, LLC Brugg Pipesystems, LLC C & R Compliance, LLC Central Electrical Systems Chiaha Guild of Arts & Crafts Chili’s Bar & Grill Collins Auto Clean-Up Collins Project Management Coosa Diagnostic Center Coosa Valley Communications, Inc. Country Sportsman Crews Chemicals, Inc. Culbreth-Carr-Watson Animal Clinic D & J Manufacturing Company, Inc. Davis Contracting & Development Co. Deaton Truck & Trailer Service Emergency Dry-cleaning Restoration (EDR)

First Bank Mortgage Partners - Tony Miller Floyd County Wildlife Club ForEvergreen Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Foundations Orthodontics General Electric Company Hacks Carpet/Carpet Corporation of America Harvest Moon Cafe Haynes & Moore, LLC Help at Home, Inc. Howse, Rice & Brown, CPAs, PC Hype, Inc. Integra Anesthesia Associates, LLC J Supply Company Joe Tarpley K. C. Homes, Inc. Lavender Mountain Hardware, LLC Lowe’s Lutheran Services of Georgia McDonald Wealth Management Metropolitan United Methodist Church National Copier Exchange Neaton Rome, Inc. North Rome Church of God Northeast Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Old Havana Cigar Company O’Neill LLC Panera Bread Paul Davis Restoration of Rome Perfect Home Petland Pharmacy Insurance Administrators Pick-O-Deli Cafeteria

PORTA Toilets of Rome - Johnny on the Spot, Inc. Power 10 Premier Imaging/Medical Systems Inc. Provino’s Restaurant Randstad Work Solutions Read, Martin & Slickman, C.P.A. Rebecca Blaylock Child Development Center Rehab Techniques Physical Therapy Rhinehart Equipment Co. Riverside Oral & Facial Surgery, PC Rome and Floyd County Habitat for Humanity ReStore Rome Center for Pediatric Dentistr Rome Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. Rome-Floyd County Community Soup Kitchen Ronald L. Abbott, CPA, PC Safe Storage SCANA Energy Society for Human Resource Management Steak ‘n Shake Stellar Wines of Rome, LLC Suzuki Team 360 Teresa Lumsden, State Farm Insurance & Financial Services Thankful Baptist Church The Exchange Club of Rome Tuck’s Superstores Inc. UPS Store Vapor Craft

New Members

The Grill on Redmond Ms. Tina Watson 1850 Redmond Cir NW STE 3000 Rome, GA 30165 (706) 236-6008

Orkin Pest Control Mr. James Agan 161 N. Bay View Drive Villa Rica, GA 30180 (770) 832-1709

Lexus of Chattanooga Ms. Secrett Davis 5808 Lee Highway Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 499-9446 lexusofchattanooga.net

Merle Norman on Broad Ms. Pam Hutchenson 417 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161 (706)291-6444

Performance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Mr. Jeff Giddens 1711 Martha Berry Blvd. Rome, Ga 30165 (706) 528-4207 www.performanceptsm.com D & J Lawncare Mr.Jerry Jones P.O. Box 327 Silver Creek , GA 30173 (770) 232-8555

Walker Landscaping & Fence, LLC Mr. Stephen Walker 136 Mathis Road Rome, GA 30161 (706) 936-8175 walkerlandscapingandfence.com

Cooper Medical Mr. Kevin Cooper 115 John Maddox Dr. NW STE A Rome, GA 30165 (706) 266-4086 www.coopermedical.com Whistle Britches Ms. Kim Holland 206 Broad Street STE 100 Rome, GA 30161 (865) 567-9739 P.E.A.C.E. in Young Life Center, Inc. Ms. Mitzi Gaines 7 West Fifth Avenue Rome, GA 30161 (706)263-2533 peaceinyounglife.com Ledbetter Appraisal Services Mr. Terry Ledbetter 733 Avenue A NE Rome, GA 30165 (706) 291-7930

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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

Floyd County

13 Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum 14 Chieftain’s Museum 15 Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau and Rome Visitors Center GA -1 GA -156 16 Ridge Ferry Park 17 Shorter University 18 Mount Berry Mall US 27 33 22 19 Cave Spring GA-53 18 20 Lock & Dam Park 23 21 Coosa Valley Fairgrounds 22 Stonebridge Golf Course 30 26 13 14 25 23 Berry College GA-20 16 15 29 17 24 Floyd Medical Center GA-293 21 24 25 Harbin Clinic 31 28 26 Redmond Regional GA-20 27 GA-100 Medical Center 20 34 27 Darlington School 11 GA-101 S-4 19 U 28 Georgia Northwestern US-27 32 Technical College 29 Unity Christian School 32 Georgia Highlands College 30 State Mutual Stadium 33 Richard B. Russell Regional Airport 31 Saint Mary’s Catholic School 34 Georgia School for the Deaf 35 Downtown Welcome Center

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