June 2012 Momentum Magazine

Momentum June 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 JOBS!

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T-SPLOST PrimeCare Nursing Services, Inc. River City Bank Ashley Koby, Georgia Power

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Table of Contents In this Issue...

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

Feature:

The Future of Transportation: Jump to Article Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax...........................................................................................6-7

Small Business Spotlights:

Jump to Article PrimeCare Nursing Services...........................................

8-9 Jump to Article River City Bank...........................................................

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Newcomer Profile:

Jump to Article

Ashley Koby: Georgia Power.................................14-15

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Caring for North Georgia since 1996.

Mid-Town Crossing (Behind Chick-fil-A)

224 Shorter Ave ~ 706.235.2727

The

FU TURE

of TRANSPORTATION Creating JOBS! for Northwest Georgia

The cover graphically depicts the jobs and economic development the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax will bring Northwest Georgia. See the full story on pages 6-7.

Membership Report:

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

Visitor’s Guide.........................................22 June 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 Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, PrimeCare Nursing Services and River City Bank in the Small Business Spotlights, and Georgia Power’s Ashley Koby as the Newcomer Profile, along with 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.

Thank you for a century of trust!

Sincerely,

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

Upcoming Events June 2012 1 5 9 Rome Downtown Development Authority presents:

The Three Rivers Singers presents:

Rome Symphony Orchestra presents:

“First Friday Concert: Infinity Show Band”

“Memorial Concert” Location: Rome City Auditorium

“Clocktower Jazz Ensemble in Concert”

Location: Bridgepoint Plaza

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Northwest Georgia Cancer Coalition presents:

“Dia de Padre e Hijo-Father/Son Banquet” Location: West Rome Boys & Girls Club

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Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce presents:

“Skills to Jobs: Ready to Hire” Location: Rome Civic Center

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Congressman Phil Gingrey’s Office presents:

“Iraq Veterans Parade” Location: Downtown Rome

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Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce presents:

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

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Location: Huffman Center at Darlington School

706-291-9772 | www.citizensfirst-rome.com

Visit bit.ly/RomeCalendar for full event information

Citizens First is a division of Synovus Bank. Synovus Bank, Member FDIC, is chartered in the state of Georgia and operates under multiple trade names across the Southeast. Divisions of Synovus Bank are not separately FDIC-insured banks. The FDIC coverage extended to deposit customers is that of one insured bank.

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With Georgia’s transportation tax revenues falling, state leaders were challenged to create a way to generate revenue to fund transportation related projects.

The result was a region-based statewide Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST). When passed, the T-SPLOST will have a remarkable impact on Northwest Georgia. It will provide nearly $1.5 billion in transportation-related revenue for Northwest Georgia and over 40,000 new jobs. In addition, 25-percent of the collected revenue will also be designated for discretionary spending by the local communities to utilize for transportation projects. Georgia is the third fastest growing state in the nation, but is 49th in per capita transportation spending. Collections will begin in 2012 and run until 2023 and the first projects will begin in 2013.

According to the Federal Highway Administration, every $1 billion invested in highway construction and improvements creates 27,823 jobs and generates up to $2.5 billion in direct and indirect economic activity.

This significant economic impact will provide jobs to numerous unemployed Northwest Georgia residents.

“The T-SPLOST will create jobs for Rome, Floyd County and Northwest Georgia, and it will provide much needed transportation routes for our citizens and existing industry,” said Transportation Committee Chairman Chip Hood, For Evergreen Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance.

Each region in Georgia votes independently for the tax and only the regions that vote in favor of the tax will receive funding for projects. Regions that do not pass this tax will not have any major transportation projects completed in their community over the next 10 years.

“Not supporting this tax is the same as pulling up the draw bridge for new industry in Rome and Floyd County for the next 10 years,” said Vice-Chair of Governmental Relations Division, Anne Kaiser, Georgia Power.

Each community will receive 75-percent of the collected revenue with the other 25-percent to be used at the discretion of each local government. Unlike other state taxes, this SPLOST gives local regions control meaning that money collected in the region must be spent towards transportation projects in that region.

For Rome and Floyd County more particularly, its important to have safe roads and corridors into the community from all directions. This was identified by the T-SPLOST Advisory Committee and the project list was developed.

The collected revenue will fund numerous projects that are critical to Rome and Floyd County: the widening of GA 140 from GA 53 to Interstate 75, The widening of GA 101 between East 12th Street and US 278, and the US 411 to Interstate 75 Connector Route D-VE. These projects are considered to be economic development June 2012 6

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projects, which support the improvements in transportation infrastructure necessary for economic growth in our community.

The US 411 to Interstate 75 Connector Route D-VE has been a project the community has waited for since 1977, and has prevented Rome and Floyd County from having greater economic success.

GA 140 “Having the proper transportation, including a direct link to I-75 is vital to our community’s success,” said David Newby, General US 411 Manager, Profile Extrusion Company and former Chairman of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce.

“Not having a direct connection to Interstate 75 has cost this community countless jobs over the last four decades,” said Chairman of the Board Angie Lewis, Citizens First Bank, a division of Synovus.

“If we do not support this tax, we can add another ten more years to the wait for more jobs and greater economic growth.”

The Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales The US 411 to I-75 Connector Route D-VE is a 35 year old project Tax will fund improvements on three of Rome and Floyd that began when local officials sought a straight-shot connector County’s corridors including GA 140, US 411 and GA 101. from I-75 to U.S. 411 when the interstate was being built. By 1988, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) preferred Route D-VE to be the most viable option. Soon following, a final environmental Impact Statement was approved by the Federal Highway Administration and a Record of Decision was introduced. Within the same year, a lawsuit was filed against the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and Georgia Department of Transportation contending that the route selection process had side-stepped federal law.

In 1997, GDOT incorporated the US 411 to I-75 Connector into the proposed Northern Arc. However, by 2002, the Northern Arc project was removed from consideration.

GDOT renewed the US 411 to I-75 Connector in 2003 and gave notice that the Federal -10 year, 1 cent sales tax Highway Administration -$1,487,935,178 predicted revenue that must reevaluated the routes.

The project gained be spent in Northwest Georgia presidential attention -40,174 projected jobs and in 2004, President George W. Bush gave -US 411 to I-75 Connector Route D-VE funded the project “Fast-Track” through T-SPLOST status. Route D-VE was reapproved and released -Widening of GA 140 from US 27 to I-75 to the public in 2010.

-Widening of GA 101 to US 278 With the Lowe’s Regional Distribution Center opening in 2013 at the intersection of GA 53 and GA 140, the widening of this route is of great importance and will save time and money for trucks picking up and delivering material to this facility and potential new ones.

GA 101 from Rockmart provides a great alternative access route to US 278 and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta for local residents and industry members who need faster transportation to these logistic hubs.

Voting will occur during the July 31st Primary and early voting begins June 15th. For more information on these projects and the overall impact of the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, visit www. connectgeorgia2012.com.

The Facts:

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Making a real difference in Northwest Georgia James Fuqua saw a greater need for a home care organization in Rome and Floyd County over 20 years ago when he started PrimeCare Nursing Services. With over 150 field employees dedicated to their mission of making a difference, they are excelling at fulfilling this need.

PrimeCare Nursing Services is a private duty home care agency that provides a variety of services from Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to nursing care.

Through their PrimeCare Training Center they provide CNA, First Aid and CPR training.

They are licensed by the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division and the State of Georgia as a private home care provider.

Pictured above are James Fuqua, founder and Natasha Arp, Assistant Administrator, PrimeCare Nursing Services.

They pride themselves on their commitment to making a difference in the lives of those they serve, and this principle was central in their foundation. “Our business has always been about making a difference in the lives of our clients and in the overall home care industry,” said Natasha Arp, Assistant Administrator, PrimeCare Nursing Services.

An individual utilizes their services when they cannot function without a helping hand typically from an illness or age-related issues. Some of the services their trained CNAs offer are light housekeeping, bath and grooming assistance, errands and shopping, meals and menu planning, companion/sitter service, therapeutic exercise, respite care and socialization, nurse visits, fall prevention and education, and health and safety assessments. Their trained CNAs work in a variety of settings including nursing homes, doctor’s offices, home June 2012 8

care agencies, hospitals and family homes. PrimeCare nursing staff is also able to provide nursing care.

They have seen substantial growth in their 20-year history and as a result have outgrown their offices three separate times. Currently, they provide home care to 15 counties in Northwest Georgia spanning as far north as Trenton, as east as Fannin and Pickens County, and as far south as Paulding County. PrimeCare also has a training facility in LaFayette, Georgia. To better train their CNAs, PrimeCare Nursing recently opened a new training facility at 316 W. 10th Street.

Ms. Arp believes that their success has come from the quality of CNAs they have working in the field. “Without the exceptional field staff we have, we would not have such great clients,” she stated. “It’s all interdependent of each other and we strive to ensure that all of our staff are successful and our clients are satisfied.”

Ms. Arp, daughter of Mr. Fuqua, has worked twice at PrimeCare. After she graduated from high school, Ms. Arp joined the PrimeCare team as a receptionist and later worked in the field as a personal support aide. She came back to PrimeCare nearly five years ago as Assistant Administrator and has drawn from her previous experience to assist in the management PrimeCare CNAs are able to perform a variety of tasks including light housekeeping, medication assistance, of the business. Currently Ms. Arp is attending Georgia Highlands College bath and grooming assistance, errands and shopping, in hopes of becoming a Registered Nurse. meals and menu planning, companion/sitter service, All CNAs are supervised by Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed therapeutic exercise, respite care and socialization, nurse visits, fall prevention and education, and health Practical Nurses (LPN) and are available for consulting purposes 24 hours and safety assessments. a day.

PrimeCare goes beyond the traditional training requirements. Each class consists of lecture, skills and clinical studies. After completion, each CNA must be fully certified. A student is required by law to have fulfilled

“Our business has always been about making a difference in the lives of our clients and in the overall home care industry,” 85 hours of authorized training. A PrimeCare CNA receives 110 hours of instruction. Through this instruction, the students learn every aspect of health care responsibilities including CPR and First Aid. To date, 400 students have completed the program and 85 to 90 percent are employed. Ensuring client safety, each student is triple screened and no students are allowed into the program without a background check.

PrimeCare also offers CPR and First Aid classes to the general public. These classes meet all the requirements for all health care professionals.

PrimeCare supports the community in a variety of ways including additional support for clients. An example is during an exceptionally hot summer, they purchased box fans for many of their clients who were feeling extremely warm temperatures in their homes. They also support a wide variety of local charities.

By providing a necessary service in Rome, Floyd County and all of Northwest Georgia, PrimeCare is truly fulfilling its passion of making a difference in the lives of many. For those interested in any of their classes and CNA training, find them in the business directory at www.romega.com.

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Redefining

the Community Bank

A little over six years ago, a group of local organizers wanted to open a bank that would serve Rome and Floyd County in a different capacity than other community banks. The organizers wanted a bank that would provide superior customer service and a more personalized banking process. The result is River City Bank.

River City Bank has only one goal, to serve the community members of Rome and Floyd County. Through their continued focus on this mission, the bank has seen great success since its inception even overselling their stock within 30 days.

To better serve their customers, they established the Dialogue Banking Center. This center is staffed not by tellers, but by community banking associates that can help customers in nearly every capacity from deposits and withdrawals to setting up accounts and working with safety deposit boxes.

“This has been a phenomenal success and we have received more compliments than ever,” said River City Bank CEO Roger Smith, former Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors.

Thinking progressively, the bank’s leadership purchased the property at the corner of Second Avenue and West Third Street to help spawn the redevelopment of the West Third Street Corridor in downtown Rome.

With their lodgestyle building, they offer a comfortable and non-pretentious environment for all customers.

River City Bank also has the only local trust department. With over $90 million in management, this department has seen great success.

“We are proud of our trust department and it has provided a successful venture for us,” Mr. Smith added.

Mr. Smith believes that their focus on service to customers and Rome and Floyd County is part of their success.

“Every bank offers you basically the same products. The difference with us is that we offer you a very high touch, and highly personalized service that only a community bank can offer,” he explained.

Another aspect of their success comes from the strength of their leadership. “The decision-making capabilities for a community bank are held within the four walls of the bank Customers at River City Bank are greeted by a central concierge. and are governed by a local board of directors who understand the community and its needs,” Mr. Smith continued.

Smith added that he is fortunate to work with the best team of employees in Rome and Floyd County. “I get excited about being with my bank family everyday and I really get excited when I see them go above and beyond their requirements.”

Two of their staff members have served the community as Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Bryan Shealy served in 2004 and Roger Smith served in 2000.

During Mr. Smith’s term as Chairman of the Board, the community welcomed Pirelli Tire North America, Neaton Rome, Suzuki, and F&P Georgia. As 2004 Chairman of the Board, Mr. Shealy helped local manufacturers Southeastern Mills, International Paper, Branson Tractor and F&P Georgia expand their operations.

River City Bank’s employees are very involved with a number of community organizations including: Rome Rotary Club, Seven Hills Rotary Roger Smith, River City Bank CEO talks with Lauren Club, Boys and Girls Club of Rome, Junior Service League, YMCA Board of Millican at River City Bank.

Directors, Coosa Valley Fair Board of Directors, Development Authority of Floyd County, and the Free Clinic of Rome among others.

“As a bank we have a responsibility to help grow all of the body not just parts. Our team has embraced that idea and display it through their continued support in the community,” Mr. Smith added.

Another initiative that River City Bank established in 2007, were the River City Ramblers. This group is a travel club targeted to their customers over the age of 55. They currently have over 625 families on the mailing list and offer numerous activities each month including day trips and over night trips. Some of their recent trips include Hawaii, Austria, and California where they attended the Rose Bowl Parade. For 2012, they have a trip planned for Australia and New Zealand.

River City Bank is a member of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce because of the way the Chamber helps grow business locally.

“The Chamber repays the favor by bringing new River City Bank uses their dialogue banking center for all of their customer business to town and they stay viable,” Mr. Smith said. transactions.

He attributes much of the success through the creation of the Rome-Floyd 20/20 community and economic development strategic plan. “The community has to have a future growth plan and the chamber is the lead dog in that effort,” he added.

For more information on River City Bank, find them in the business directory at www.romega.com.

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Thank you for a successful Membership Campaign, & Welcome all new members to the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce!

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www.berry.edu/mba | 706-238-5896

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Ensuring Your

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P R O FI L E

Ashley Koby

Distribution Manager | Georgia Power Company A citizen wherever he serves, Ashley Koby, Distribution Manager, Northwest Region, Georgia Power Company brings numerous years of experience to his newly accepted position.

Born in Charleston, S.C., Mr. Koby’s family moved to Jonesboro, Ga. when he was three. He finished high school at Woodward Academy and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in mechanical engineering. While receiving his education he did his co-opportunity work with Shaw Industries in Dalton.

After graduation, he accepted a plant performance engineer position at Southern Company’s Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Ga. About a year later, he was given the opportunity to move back to the Metropolitan Atlanta area where he served as distribution engineer for Georgia Power.

He then moved into an engineering supervisor position at Georgia Power and rose to the position of Assistant to the Vice President of Transmission at the Georgia Power corporate offices in Atlanta. He also June 2012 14

supervised the maintenance center for the west side of Atlanta including notable clients like the Georgia Dome, the State Capitol complex, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

He then served in a position where he managed the control center and ensured that the transmission of energy was as stable and as efficient as possible. His past experience with Georgia Power and Southern Company made him the perfect candidate for this position.

When asked what he most enjoys about his job, he responded, “the interactions with people.”

Mr. Koby considers customer service to be of utmost Georgia Power line crew members Jackie Cochran (left) and Malcolm importance.

“I’m hoping through my efforts, we are focused Stager (right) install new power lines for the Lowe’s Regional Distribution Center. on bringing great value and customer service to all of our Northwest Georgia customers,” he said.

As distribution manager, he oversees the engineering, construction and maintenance of the distribution system for all of Northwest Georgia including such cities as Trenton, Dalton, Elijay, Cedartown, Carrolton, Summerville, and Rome.

Through his continued commitment to Georgia power and his community he was selected among his peers as state president for the Citizens of Georgia Power. This organization consists of Georgia Power employees and their family members. They logged over 68,000 hours of community service in 2011. Group members participated

“I’m hoping through my efforts, we are focused on bringing great value and customer service to all of our Northwest Georgia customers” in Coosa River Basin Initiative’s Waterfest XII where organization members participated in a river renewal project and in the canoe tug-o-war competition. Georgia Power Employee David Roberts (left) talks with distribution manager Ashley Koby.

A well-rounded individual, Mr. Koby did competitive water-skiing in high school and competed on Auburn University’s Water Skiing team in college. He still enjoys water skiing and nearly anything that involves a boat and water. He and his wife have two children that keep them fairly occupied, and they also enjoy the outdoors through biking and other activities.

Mr. Koby has been very impressed with Rome and Floyd County.

“I am truly amazed at the amount of things to do in Rome and Floyd County. The community has done a great job of building appropriate infrastructure and the facilities to help with families.” He continued, “From the Rome Braves to the river paths and walking trails and the fountain and town green, Rome and Floyd County have a lot of assets available to bring people together.”

Already getting acquainted with Rome and Floyd County, Mr. Koby looks to make it home for him and his family for many years to come.

To find more information on Georgia Power, find them in the business Ashley Koby hands a piece of equipment to Malcolm Stager directory at www.romega.com.

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Chamber Happenings Young Professionals of Rome

Business After Hours

New Members April 2012 All Secure Document Disposal Mr. Tim Parker 1983 Rome Hwy Cedartown, GA 30125 Phone: 770.846.0823 Fax: 770.749.5076

CPR Cell Phone Repair Matt Dunagan 901 North Broad Street Suite 150 Rome, GA 30161 Phone: 706.238.9576

Martin Meyer (center), Align Realty Advisors and his wife Nadia (left) talk with Bill Kerestes, Myrtle Hill Mausoleum at the April Business After Hours hosted by Allied Waste.

Leigh Ann Dukes, ServPro of Floyd County talks with Ryan and Amy Cox, Pridemore Orthodontics at the May Young Professionals of Rome hosted by Greene’s Jewelers.

Advertising Seminar

Membership Campaign Kick-Off Celebration

John Head, Shorter University, John Uldrick, First Baptist Church of Rome, and Chip Hood, For Evergreen Landscaping sing a song about the US 411 to I-75 Connector Route D-VE at the Membership Campaign Kick-off.

Dixie Sorrows (left) Heritage First Bank, Tom Sills, Sills Ventures, and Elaine Brownlow, Rome Fastener and Hydraulic participate in the Small Business Advertising Seminar.

Ribbon Cuttings

PrimeCare Nursing Services, Inc.

Cell Phone Repair

Natasha Arp, PrimeCare Nursing Services, Inc., cut the ribbon on their new training facility located at 316 W. 10th Street.

Matt Dunagan, Cell Phone Repair cuts the ribbon on their new business in the RiverWalk Shopping Center at 315 Riverside Parkway.

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Econolodge Motel Satpal Rathie

Martin Caballero Enterprises, LLC Ms. Diane Lewis

390 Dodd Blvd., SE Rome, GA 30161 Phone: 706.234.0014 Fax: 706.234.0720

9 East 2nd Avenue Rome, GA 30161 Phone: 770.324.4720

Expert Tire Mr. John Phillips

Mattress Direct Mr. Roger Wade

712 Broad Street Rome, GA 30165 Phone: 706.232.3711

137 East 1st Street Rome, GA 30161 Phone: 706.238.9122

Fat Nanny’s Ms. Amy Summerlin

Roman Trading, LLC Mr. Nick Lewis

1088 Dean Avenue Rome, GA 30161 Phone: 706.314.9193 www.fatnannysrestaurant.com

Accounting Solutions Plus Alfa Insurance - Joel McCool Agency Alicia Mize Rix, DMD, PC Allgood Pest Solutions Anniston Metal Co. Arco Ideas & Design, Inc. Armstrong Relocation, Bentley Audio Visual Services, Inc. Arrow Exterminators, Inc Barnes Autobody, Inc. Berry College Child Development Center Bert Brooks Tire, Inc. Bestway Construction Company Bohannon Brothers Glass Co. Bojangles/CHKB Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Georgia Brandon Burke State Farm Brown & Brown Insurance of Georgia, Inc. Brugg Wire Rope, LLC Camp Industries Carithers-Wallace-Courtenay Cartridge World of Rome Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home City of Cave Spring Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Cochran Design Collaborative, LLC Coosa Valley Credit Union Cornerstone Concrete Development Country Inn & Suites Courtesy Ford Lincoln of Rome Cycle Therapy Davis Contracting & Development Co. Deaton Truck & Trailer Service Dempsey Auction Company disABILITY LINK NW Dr. Harlan Starr Dr. Joseph K. Vargo Fellowship Baptist Church First Bank Mortgage Partners - Tony Miller First Baptist Church of Rome

21 Kirton Street Rome, GA 30165 Phone: 706.314.9590 www.rt-llc.com

Renewals

Floyd County Board of Commissioners Forrest Place, LLC General Electric Company GMC Value-Mart Gondolier Pizza, Rome Hacks Carpet/Carpet Corporation of America Heritage First Bank Historic Desoto Theatre Foundation Hollywood Baptist Church Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Howse & Rice, CPAs, PC IKON Office Solutions Kindred Hospital – Rome Lavender Mountain Hardware LLC Lee’s Furniture Company Lovvorn Door & Window Company Mattress Max Mediquick Mellow Mushroom Mike Britton Allstate Agency Miller Richards Heritage Chapel Funeral Home and Cremation Service Miller Richards Oaknoll Chapel Funeral Home and Cremation Service Moody Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. N.W. GA Council Boy Scouts of America NAACP North Georgia Staffing Northwest Georgia Housing Authority Oak Hill Church of Christ Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Owens & Bowen CPA’s, PC Paul Davis Restoration of Rome Perfect Home Pick-O-Deli Cafeteria Polk Medical Center PORTA Toilets of Rome - Johnny on the Spot Prater & York, LLC Preferred Travel of Rome, Inc. Premier Imaging/Medical Systems

SilverLeaf Insurance Agency, LLC Mr. Mark Eubanks 901 North Broad Street Suite 150 Rome, GA 30161 Phone: 706.238.9576

The Balanced Leader, LLC Tony Daniel, Ph.D 1085 Old Rockmart Road Silver Creek, GA 30173 Phone: 706.314.9193 www.thebalancedleader.org

Provino’s Restaurant Purdy Electric Co, Inc Randstad Work Solutions Rebecca Blaylock Child Development Center Rick’s Little Garden RIFF - Rome International Film Festival Riverside Toyota Rom-Com, Inc. Rome City Schools Rome GI & The Rome Endoscopy Center Rome Mechanical, LLC Rome Rotary Club Safe Storage Scott Logistics Corp.

Seven Hills Rotary Club Seven Hills Shaggers Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia Inc Sisson Hydraulics Source Therapy Billing SouthEastern Pathology St. Mary’s Catholic School Star Cleaners Sterling Investors Life Insurance Company Stor-It Mini Warehouses Street Chrome USA Tallatoona CAP, Inc Tangles Image Center, Inc. Thankful Baptist Church The Exchange Club of Rome The Shrimp Boat Thornton Pest Control Three Rivers Housing & Development Corp.

Tommy Roberts Trucking Travel Leaders U.S. Army Recruiting Station WATG-The Ridge 95.7 Westminster Townhouse Apartments WGJK Radio - AM 1360 Willow Creek Landscape Supply Wilson Plumbing Winslette Pharmacy.

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Advertiser’s Index page 2 Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

Serving All of Beautiful Floyd County www.romega.com

Advance Rehabilitation 201 Turner McCall Blvd. www.advancerehab.com 706-235-2727

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Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

Skills to Jobs: Ready to Hire Serving All of Beautiful Floyd County www.romega.com

Wednesday, June 6th 3-6pm |Rome Civic Center Learn about the skills you need to be hired for available jobs in the community.

Find more information through the Chamber Calendar at www.romega.com.

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701 Broad Street www.citizensfirst-rome.com 706-291-9772

2277 Martha Berry Highway www.berry.edu/mba 706-238-5896

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

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BDD Consulting

The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce’s Education & Workforce Committee and Greater Rome Existing Industries Association present:

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

Berry College Campbell School of Business MBA Program

Citizens First Bank

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2012 Membership Campaign a success!

Unity Christian School

Bella Roma Grill

2 Mt. Alto Road www.bddconsultingservices.com 706-766-9116

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

Kadance Creative

Logical Systems

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

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

River City Antique Mall

Hype, Inc.

876 Spider Webb Drive www.bddconsultingservices.com 706-237-6235

706-291-0001 www.hypeontheweb.com

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Economic Development Committee Location: Chamber Boardroom 8:15am

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Young Professionals of Rome hosted by Cochran Design Collaborative Location: Cochran Design Collaborative 901 North Broad Street 5:30-7pm

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Skills to Jobs: Ready to Hire Location: Rome Civic Center 3 - 6pm

Darlington School

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Chamber Events

Transportation Committee Location: Chamber Boardroom 12 noon

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Mid-Year Celebration for Excellence in Education 5:30 - 7pm

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

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New Member Orientation Location: Chamber Boardroom 12 noon

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Technology Squaretable Location: Historic DeSoto Theatre 11:00am

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Governmental Affairs Committee Location: Chamber Boardroom 12 noon

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

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

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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 17 Shorter University 18 Mt. Berry Square Mall 19 Cave Spring 20 Lock & Dam Park 21 Coosa Valley Fairgrounds 22 Stonebridge Golf Course 23 Berry College 24 Floyd Medical Center 25 Harbin Clinic 26 Redmond Regional Medical Center 27 Darlington Lower School 28 Darlington Upper School 29 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 30 Unity Christian School 31 State Mutual Stadium 32 Saint Mary’s Catholic School 33 Georgia Highlands College 34 Richard B. Russell Regional Airport 35 Georgia School for the Deaf June 2012 22

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

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