May 2017

Rhino Ribs Makes Big Changes

Membership Campaign

Balta Home USA Moves to Rome

Social Media Tips for Businesses

Published by Rome Floyd Chamber

May 2017

5. BUSINESS

Rhino Smokehouse

CONTENTS

Big changes happening with Rhino Ribs food truck, learn more about their new name and

3 Chairman’s Message

new location.

3 Community Events 5 Cupcakes Around The Corner 6 Groundbreakings and Ribbon Cuttings 7 Economic Development

8. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

8 New Members 12 Chamber Events

Membership Campaign

15 Visitor's Guide/Map

Check in with the Chamber's Membership Campaign and find out how you can get involved.

10. INDUSTRY

Balta Moves to Rome Read about the new company moving to Rome and the new location for their U.S. Headquarters.

11. SOCIAL MEDIA

Tips for Social Media Learn five easy tips to make social media easier and more effective for your business.

14. NON PROFIT

Tree of Life Bible Society The Tree of Life shares how the organization has handled social media and marketing their Bibles to the Bible App.

(Left to Right) Jamie Doss, Mayor of Rome, Heather Wilson, Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator at Balta Home USA, John Quinlivan, Chairman, Rome Floyd Chamber and Rome Floyd Development Authority and CEO of Redmond Regional, Alyssa Doutre, Vice President of Finance at Balta Home USA and Rhonda Wallace, Chair, Floyd County Commission.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 3

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

MID-YEAR CELEBRATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION Join the Rome Floyd Chamber as we celebrate

excellence in education in Rome and Floyd County.

The Mid-Year celebration raises money for local schools and the STAR and GOAL awards recipients are recognized. The lunch will be held at Shorter University, Austin Moses room (lower level of Sheffield-Thompson building, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Admission is $30 per person or $200 per table and includes lunch. Visit romega.com to register.

MAY 4

ROME AREA PRAYER BREAKFAST The 2017 Rome Area Prayer Breakfast will be on the

National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 4 from 7:00 8:30 a.m. (doors open at 6:30) at the Forum. This event is for the entire community. Breakfast is provided by Chick-fil-A Dwarf House. Visit romega.com for more information.

MAY 4-8

CVTA USTA GEORGIA ADULT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Rome Tennis Center at Berry College is hosting the CVTA USTA Georgia Adult League Championships which will be held May 4-8.

Visit www.rometenniscenter.com to learn more.

MAY 5

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING The Economic Development Committee will

meet on May 5th, 8:15 a.m. in the Rome Floyd Chamber's Boardroom.

MAY 9

SMALL BUSINESS ACTION COUNCIL

Small Business Action Council will meet on May 9th, 8:30 a.m. in the Rome Floyd Chamber's Boardroom.

MAY 9

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF ROME

Join Young Professionals of Rome at the GE Trails on May 9th, at 5:30 p.m. Food and Beverages will be provided. Bring your own bike, walking shoes and/or a picnic chair.

MAY 18

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

May's Business After Hours will be hosted by HiTech Signs, 1018 N 5th Avenue, on May 18th at 5:30 p.m.

MAY 19

Greetings Momentum Readers Happy MAY with more MOMENTUM on the way! As I write this letter to you, I am excited with all the great things taking place in Rome and Floyd County. In this month’s issue, we highlight and welcome Balta Home USA to Rome and Floyd County as their U.S. Headquarters. We are thrilled to announce even more high quality jobs added in our community. We also make special note of building construction taking place at several different locations in Rome and Floyd County. It’s always encouraging to see new growth and new buildings coming to fruition.

Speaking of new growth, we recognize and name the graduates of High School Leadership Rome XXIX for 2017! This new growth is in the form of new leaders advancing and taking on the cause for the betterment of their community. They’ve worked hard and stayed the course and we congratulate them.

Additionally, we feature Rhino Smokehouse, Cupcakes Around the Corner and Tree of Life Bible Society for their passion and innovation in growing their dreams and business in Rome and Floyd County.

I want to personally thank the 2017 Membership Campaign volunteers who are working hard bringing in new members to the Chamber. I’m always impressed with the caliber of new members, their businesses, talent and hard work. We are grateful for their investment in the Chamber and commit to work diligently to help them grow their businesses through the Chamber’s programs and resources.

Please call on us at the Chamber to provide any resources for you and your business and please stop in the Chamber office located at 1 Riverside Parkway to meet our staff who are ready and eager to serve you. We hope you enjoy reading this month’s issue of MOMENTUM.

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING

Governmental Affairs Committee will meet on May 19th at the Rome Floyd Chamber, and there will

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be a "State of the City" and "State of the County" presentations by Sammy Rich, Rome City Manager, and Jamie McCord, Floyd County Manager. The meeting will begin at noon.

MAY 26

TECHNOLOGY SQUARETABLE AND ALL THINGS DIGITAL Technology SquareTable and All Things Digital join

for a special meeting on May 26th starting at 12:00

John Quinlivan CEO, Redmond Regional Medical Center 2017 Chairman of the Board, Rome Floyd Chamber

p.m. at the Rome Floyd Chamber.

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SMALL BUSINESS

Tony Cooper, Chief Operating Officer, and Stephen Self, President and CEO of Rhino Smoke House get ready for the dinner crowd at the Foundry.

Rhino Smokehouse Rhino Ribs Changes Name and Moves From Food truck to a Full Restaurant.

After a year of selling out during lunch to customers, and running out of space in the food truck Stephen Self, President and CEO of Rhino Smokehouse (formerly Rhino Ribs Co. Food truck & Catering) decided it was time to expand the business. Mr. Self began his journey when he first met his now wife and learned he and his father-in-law share a passion for cooking. Mr. Self went out looking for the right business partner, and found his match with Tony Cooper.

In March of 2017, Mr. Self along with Business Partner Tony Cooper, Chief Operating Officer, announced their decision to open a restaurant in the Armuchee community.

The need for a restaurant had become clear to Mr. Self when the demand for more catering increased and customers began asking for more meal options and wanted somewhere to sit and enjoy their meal. Mr. Self and Mr. Cooper looked around Rome and Floyd County for the perfect home for the Future Rhino Smokehouse, and settled on a location that had the most potential.

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“We knew there were big changes coming to the Northern part of Floyd County,” said Stephen Self. “With the addition of the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College, this part of the community is thriving and we plan on being a part of that.”

The new location will be in the Food Lion shopping center in Armuchee, 3349 Martha Berry Hwy, and with this new location comes a new name, Rhino Smokehouse.

Customers line up for dinner at Rhino Ribs Smokehouse food truck.

“We wanted to show people that we were more than Ribs,” said Tony Cooper, COO. It was important to the brand and to show the expanded menu, “Whatever you can smoke we will cook,” said Stephen Self.

The new restaurant will bring many changes to brand and the area. The restaurant will now offer a larger menu, an upscale feel, while having high quality food at affordable prices. “We want this to be the spot, the place you go for date night,” said Mr. Self.

Tony Cooper and Stephen Self stand in front of their new restaurant location in the Armuchee Community

SMALL BUSINESS

Cupcakes Around the Corner

Rome and Floyd County Has Become a Food Truck Hotspot Carrie Bishop noticed the growing trend of food trucks in 2013 and decided it a perfect time to step into the world of small business with her mobile bakery, Cupcakes Around the Corner. Ms. Bishop had a passion for baking and free time while her children were in school. She knew a food truck would be the perfect fit for her lifestyle Ms. Bishop has operated a food truck and a business for Cupcakes Around the Corner over the past few years, but recently decided to no longer use the store front and focus solely on the food truck. . “I knew a food truck is just the better fit for me and Rome right now,” said Bishop, owner of Cupcakes Around the Corner. “It allows me the flexibility I need with family and everyone loves the mystery that comes along with a food truck, it gets people excited.” The food truck allows Ms. Bishop to experiment more with recipes, move locations, and it all happens at a lower cost.

The creativity the food truck allows Ms. Bishop to have is what keeps her business growing and what keeps her interested. She experiments with different combinations of icings, fillings and mixes. The cupcakes have quickly become famous around Rome and Floyd County. Ms. Bishop has called Rome home for almost 20 years and she cannot picture creating and running this business anywhere other than Rome. “Rome has a hometown feel, we know everyone, but at the same time it’s large and that’s great for a growing business,” said Ms. Bishop.

Ms. Bishop plans to grow the business more, but organically, taking advantage of all the wonderful events happening around Rome and the pop up style that comes from being a food truck and the excitement that comes along with that.

Find Cupcakes Around the Corner on romega.com to find out the Food truck's Schedule.

Happiness blooms from within Serving Our Community Since 1948 328 Broad St. Rome, Ga. 30161 706-291-7236 • GreenesJewelers.com 5 | Momentum

GROUNDBREAKINGS & RIBBON CUT TINGS

RiverPoint Apartments

by Charles Williams REIC Charles Williams REIC celebrated the construction of their new apartment complex, RiverPoint Apartments, located near State Mutual Stadium. RiverPoint Apartments offer studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom units. The new complex will include a saltwater pool, access to the Oostanaula River pedestrian walkway, cyber cafe and more. Charles Williams REIC is currently pre-leasing apartments at theriverpointapts.com.

Tree of Life Bible Society The Tree of Life Bible Society celebrated their new name and their location in downtown Rome. The Tree of Life Bible Society spreads its ministry all across the country and have decided to open their headquarters in Rome, Georgia.

Renewing Chamber Members • 21st Century Financial, Inc. • Allgood Pest Solutions • Apollo Marketing, LLC • Apollo Staffing • Atlanta Steeplechase • Barnes Autobody, Inc. • Blue Ridge Area Health

Education Center • Brandon Burke State Farm • Brugg Cables, LLC • Cancer Navigators, Inc. • Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House • Cornerstone Church • Crawdaddy's • Cycle Therapy • David L. Nix CPA LLC • Do Good Boutique • Eagle Sportz, LLC • Electrical Testing, Inc.

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• Emergency Dry-cleaning

Restoration (EDR) • Floyd Training & Service Center • Foundations Orthodontics • Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton

Downtown Rome • Harbin Clinic LLC • Hexalinks • J Supply Company • Kindred Hospital - Rome • Larkin Swartz DDS, LLC • Lawrence Plantation • Life Force • Lifoam Industries, LLC • Lindale Machine & Tool, Inc. • McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman

& Monroe, LLP • Moody Heating & Air

Conditioning Inc.

• Motivation Unlimited • Northwest Georgia

Dermatology & Skin Surgery • Northwest Georgia Regional Commission • Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum • Oak Ridge Apartment Community • Omega Media • Quick Tune and Lube/Brake Master • RA-LIN and Associates, Inc • Rome Area History Museum &

Rome Area History Store • Rome Braves • S. David Smith, Jr., P.C. Attorney

at Law • S.I. Storey Lumber Co.

• Seasons • Seven Hills Rotary Club • SilverLeaf Insurance

Agency LLC • Specialty Commercial

Contractors • TC Consulting • The Competitive Edge • The Medicine Shoppe • The Partridge Restaurant • Tim Burkhalter, Sheriff • Transdev National

Operations Center • Tom Bennett Company, Inc. • University Chrysler, Dodge,

Jeep, Ram • Wallis Printing Company

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Growing Rome and Floyd County Big Additions and Major Growth Happening Around Rome And Floyd County-Take an Inside Look at The New Construction

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arlsen Precision Manufacturing began construction in the Floyd Industrial Park earlier this year on its first US manufacturing plant, and is scheduled to open for manufacturing in late Summer. The Canadian based company recently participated in the Rome Floyd Chamber's Job Fair and has hired several positions. Carlsen Precision will continue to hire and invest in Rome and Floyd County.

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outh Rome Redevelopment has been in full swing for the past few years, and in 2017 construction has been underway for more senior living apartments. The Etowah Terrace is a great addition to Rome and the new developments will benefit the community.

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ourtyard by Marriott is working hard to finish construction of the new Rome location on West Third Street. The new hotel comes just in time for the busy schedule the Rome Tennis Center has planned for 2017-2018 season. The planned opening for the new Marriott is September 2017.

Welcome BACK to ROME! The Rome Floyd Chamber is excited to welcome back to Rome, Ryals, Lauren Stone and two year old Jack. Mr. and Mrs. Stone have moved back to Rome with their businesses, The Stone Law Group – Trial Lawyers, LLC and LMS Designs,Inc. "Lauren and I are both so happy to be living in Rome now. It really is a dream come true for us to get to raise our family & grow our respective businesses in such a wonderful, supportive (and thriving) community," said Ryals Stone.

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MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

Ryan Earnest and Todd Kelley, Heritage First Bank, proudly stand with this year's Membership Campaign shirt celebrating bringing in nine new members.

Membership Campaign Reaches 50% of the Goal!

Ivy Barber, Owen Security, welcomes new Chamber member, El Zarape.

The Perfect Chance to Get Involved With YOUR Chamber

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he Rome Floyd Chamber announced the start of its annual Membership Campaign in late March and the campaign has blossomed since the announcement of the $25,000 goal. The Membership Campaign kicked off with a Telethon for Ambassadors, Membership Teams and Chamber Member Volunteers. The telethon gave all the volunteers an opportunity to make their first connection with some local businesses that are not yet Chamber members. While Chamber Members can invite others to join at any time of the year, the Membership Campaign gives members a special opportunity to join in on the fun and to start receiving the benefits of the Chamber.

Greg Jackson, APEX Direct Care, Jim Powell Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and Erin deMesquita, Hospitality House, discuss the Membership Campaign Telethon.

Rome Floyd Chamber Chair-Elect, Pete McDonald, President of GNTC, compliments all the volunteers on their hard work efforts so far. "It's truly amazing what you can accomplish with the dedicated and talented volunteer group participating in this year's campaign. We are at the halfway point and we are staying focused to finish strong."

"With so many events going on to celebrate our new chamber members there is no better time than this Membership Drive,� said Greg Jackson, APEX Direct Care and Chairman of the Membership Campaign. "Publicity like the Membership Drive Thermometer, the Telethon, and several upcoming events is an instant return on investment and that does not even count perks like the Chamber Directory, Job Postings, and Chamber Advantage."

If you are interested in becoming involved with the Membership Campaign contact Jeanne Krueger at 706-291-7663 or at jkrueger@romega.com 8 | Momentum

Anthony Daniel, The Clergymen PhP LLC, is welcomed as a new member by Elaine Abercrombie, Greene's Jewelers.

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS The Stone Law GroupTrial Lawyers, LLC Ryals Stone 215 Broad Street Unit 115 Rome, GA 30161 www.stonelaw.com (404)239-0305 Walker Landscaping & Fence, LLC Stephen Walker 136 Mathis Rd NE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 936-8175

Timms HVAC Koby Timms 1203 Cave Spring Rd SW Rome, GA 30161 (706) 234-8695

JWH Transport, Inc. Nicholas Hann 31 Darlington Dr. SW Rome, GA 30161 (706) 234-4434 www.jwhtransport.com

A & R Lawncare & Landscaping Angel Guzman 13 Paris Dr SW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 266-6254

KSD Customs & Collisions, Inc. Shawn Dempsey 4433 Old Summerville Rd Armuchee, GA 30105 (706) 291-7938

www.walkerlandscapingandfence.com

The Clergymen PhP LLC Anthony Daniel 260 N 5th Ave SW STE A Rome, GA 30165 (706) 622-1742 Morrison Healthcare Emma Flanagan 304 Turner McCall Blvd SW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 509-6097 www.iammorrison.com Fast Printing Jon Willerson 1409 N Broad St NE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 234-5809 LMS Designs, Inc. LLC Lauren Stone 116 Snead Avenue Rome, GA 30165 (404) 386-3329 Courtyard by Marriott Rome Wesley Dowdy Chrissy Wadsworth 300 W 3rd St SW Rome, GA 30165 (770) 274-0450

Caleb Hufstetler 3 Orchard Spring Dr SW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 252-4440

Reinhardt Univeristy Pat Patton 7300 Reinhardt Cir Waleska, GA 30183 (770) 720-5500 www.reinhardt.edu Carlsen Precision Manufacturing Mary Jane Bushell 330 Industrial Blvd. SE Rome, GA 30161 www.carlsenpm.com

Owen Security Solutions Ivy Barber 209 S Wall Street Calhoun, GA 30701 (706) 629-7398 www.owensecurity.com

Moe's Original Bar B Que Jeremy Duke 101 W 1st St Rome, GA 30161 (706) 622-2977

www.moesoriginalbbq.com/lo/rome

Jefferson's Restaurant Wayne Mullinax 340 Broad St Rome, GA 30161 (706) 378-0222 www.jeffersonsrestaurant.com/ rome-georgia/

Tucker Electric Mike Tucker 562 New Rosedale Rd NE Armuchee, GA 30105 (706) 252-0325

ComForCare Home Care Chip Mitchell 503 W 10th Street NE Rome, GA (706) 622 3065

www.comforcare.com/georgia/rome

Furniture Medic Terry Trace 10-B Commerce Ct SE Rome, GA 30161 (770) 880-0761 www.furnituremedic.com AET-Tattoo LP Josh Schuver 11 E 2nd Ave Rome, GA 30161 (706) 237-7205 www.aet-tattoo.com Corntassel Bonding Co. Brian Corntassel 1802 N Broad St NE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 236-2808

www.facebook.com/corntasselbonding/

El Zarape Carlos Naranjo 429 Broad St Rome, GA 30161 (706) 295-5330

MP Group Jay Worthy 3950 Cobb Parkway NW Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 883-4064 www.gompgroup.com

Sun Block of Rome Corey Rowland 1401 Shorter Ave SW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 232-0411 www.sunblockofrome.com

Georgia Auto Brokers Trey Payne 1023 N Broad St NE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 784-4453 www.georgiaautobrokers.net Red Oak Farms Service, Inc. Dennis Brewer 3551 AL Hwy 35 Gaylesville, AL 35973 (706) 506-1233 Baker Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Jeff Baker 19 Shorter Industrial Blvd NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 235-1008 Certified Tool Solutions, Inc. Craig Bailey 320 Northpoint Pkwy SE STE Q Acworth, GA 30102 (770) 218-6050

www.certifiedtoolsolutions.com

The Foundry Growler Station, LLC Mindy Hubenthal 255 N 5th Ave SW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 528-4699

www.thefoundrygrowlerstation.com

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NEW INDUSTRY

Balta Home USA Moves to Rome Balta Home USA brings in 75 new jobs to Rome and Floyd County

The Rome Floyd County Development Authority meets to discuss the Balta Home USA move to Rome and other topics.

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he former Florida Tile building, the 172 acre site, has been purchased by an investment partnership. Phillip Hight of Hight Property Group and Hardman Knox Properties recently acquired the site. The partnership between Hight Property Group and Knox Properties will result in a combined $10 million investment and the creation of 75 new jobs in Rome and Floyd County. The company has leased acres of the property to Balta Home USA. “We are happy to say that we have partnered with the leadership in Floyd County and the Economic Development Team to recruit Balta Group,” Hight said. The Rome location will be the United States Headquarters for Balta Group. Balta is the largest producer of textile floor coverings in Europe. With a consolidated net turnover of 557 million Euros, 95% of its products exported to over 100 countries throughout the world. Balta creates woven area rugs, wall-to-wall carpets and residential carpet tiles, wall-to-wall contract carpet, com10 | Momentum

mercial carpet tiles and needle felt and technical non-wovens.

“Balta Home USA is very happy to open its new distribution center in the renovated building. We are convinced that this will support our further growth plans and that this will be beneficial for Floyd County and Balta Home USA” said Hans Fossez, President of Sales and Marketing, Balta Home.

"It is exciting to have a new employer leasing a location that has been such an important part of the community," said Rhonda Wallace, County Commissioner. "We look forward to building partnerships with their leadership."

“It is great to see a new employer revitalizing this site. This will be a wonderful catalyst for the Shannon area,” said John Quinlivan Chairman Rome Floyd Development Authority, Chairman of the Board for the Chamber and CEO of Redmond Regional Medical Center.

The new owners plan to renovate the existing 320,000 square

Alyssa Doutre, Vice President of Finance at Balta addresses the Rome Floyd County Development Authority.

feet industrial facility to the Balta Group and lease the remaining property to future prospects. The remaining acreage will be developed into pad sites ranging from 50,000 sf to 700,000 sf.

The Rome Floyd Development Authority offers incentives to companies that pay their employees well and create a win/win for the community.

“We look forward to seeing people getting jobs and to be able to work at this location again,” said Jamie Doss, the Mayor of Rome.

INDUSTRY

Rome’s F&P Georgia Hits 10 Million Hours With No Lost Time Accidents F&P Georgia has reached another safety milestone, this time completing ten million hours with no lost time accidents. The company celebrated their accomplishments with an associate family cookout and event on April 22nd.

Bruce Critchlow, a Senior Manager with F&P Georgia says, “We could not have achieved this milestone without the complete dedication of our associates from top management to production worker.” Critchlow explained that F&P has a strong associate based safety committee working with management to ensure that a safe work environment is maintained and continuously improved.

"It takes a commitment and leadership of the management team and their employees to achieve the huge milestone of 10 million hours with no lost time accident," said County Commissioner Rhonda Wallace.

The company opened in 2001 with 70 employees and has undergone a few expansions. Today, they employ over 550 associates. “As we continue to see growth in manufacturing throughout the state, we congratulate companies like F&P Georgia for making workforce development a priority as part of their expansion,” said Ben Hames, Deputy Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development. “We are excited about the growth of F&P Georgia and look forward to training a strong manufacturing workforce to meet current and future business needs.”

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CHAMBER EVENTS

Young Professionals of Rome met for their April Meeting at Rome City Brewing Co., formerly Brewhouse Music & Grill, to learn about brewing and changes and additions taking place at the venue over the next several months. Thank you to Jay Shell, owner of Rome City Brewing Co., for hosting the event. The Next Young Professionals of Rome event will be held at the GE Trails on May 9, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

Lauren Sipp, Sipp Rome Motor Sales, Jarrod Johnson, Smoothie King, and more spend time at Rome City Brewing Co.

Larry Alford, ServiceMaster by Twins, and Brandon Allshouse, Pastry Chef at Honeymoon Bakery, talk during YPR.

A group of Young Professionals gather to hear Jay Shell, Owner of RCB Co., speak about brewing.

Congratulations

High School Leadership Rome Class of XXIX

Ms. Kelsey Allred Coosa High School Mr. Tommy Atha Darlington School Ms. Olivia Barfield Rome High School Mr. Eli Brock Armuchee High School Ms. Ansley Callan Coosa High School Ms. Taylor Carles Pepperell High School Ms. Celine Chan Rome High School

Ms. Caroline Clark Pepperell High School Ms. Abby Davenport Pepperell High School Mr. Jack Druckenmiller Darlington School Ms. Emily Edwards Darlington School Ms. Heather Fleming Coosa High School Ms. Baylie Gossett Pepperell High School

Mr. Brady Jacobs Coosa High School Mr. Dequan Johnson* Armuchee High School Ms. Clara Lyn Kerce Model High School Ms. Kaylee Mansell Pepperell High School Ms. Mallory Osner Unity Christian School Ms. Cheyenne Riedel Armuchee High School Ms. Abby Sklar

Mr. David Hagler Darlington School

Darlington School

* HSLR XXVIII Participant

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Ms. Madison Smith Armuchee High School Mr. Jarrett Swanson Rome High School Ms. Ansley Thompson Model High School Ms. Libby Upton Model High School Ms. Olivia Vardy Rome High School Ms. Anna Waguespack Rome High School Ms. Elaine Williams Armuchee High School Ms. Olivia Wilson Rome High School

CHAMBER EVENTS

Confluence 2017

Thank you to all our sponsors, speakers, volunteers and audience members for participating in the Rome Floyd Chamber's Confluence Conference.

Confluence audience members participate in Questions and Answers session.

Dr. Bud Peterson, President of Georgia Tech speaks to the Confluence audience.

The Confluence audience listens intensely as speakers present on the Confluence stage.

City Commissioner Wendy Davis, Confluence Speaker Janet Echelman, County Commissioner Rhonda Wallace, City Commissioner Craig McDaniel and Confluence Chairman Mark Cochran.

Darlington student Shriya Garg tells the Confluence audience about her STEM project.

Confluence Audience Members were given the Chance to experience Virtual Reality at the Brand Red table.

Chamber Ambassador Angie Douglass

Kelly Services

1. Why did you become an Ambassador?

The Rome Floyd Chamber has been a valuable resource in my business career with Kelly Services and Rome has become my home of choice for the past 21 years. I am honored to help contribute to our Chamber’s continued success. In addition, I enjoy meeting current and new members who share a common interest in Rome’s growth and economic prosperity.

2. What Chamber event have you enjoyed the most?

I enjoy participating in all of the committees and events but I especially like the Economic Development tours of businesses in the Rome area.

Want to become an Ambassador?

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NON PROFIT

The Tree of Life Bible Society TLV brings apps and social media into the world of non-profits

In 2011 the Tree of Life Version of the New Testament was published and due to growing demand of the TLV Old Testament was published three years later in 2014. With the help of Baker Publishing Group, The Tree of Life Bible Society was able to bring their Bible to the mainstream market. While the TLV Bible did well in print and was featured on several best seller lists, the staff knew that to reach an even bigger demographic they had to reach out through technology, and the Bible Society knew exactly how they would make it happen. The organization reached out to the Bible App by Life.Church, an app that has been downloaded more than 250 million times.

Joseph Greenberg , Ministry Director, embosses a Tree of Life Bible to be sent to a customer.

The Tree of Life Bible Society creates original typographies of Bible Verses, inspirational quotes and daily devotions that can be downloaded and used beyond social media.

Since its debut on the app the TLV has “We find that thousands of people are received over 15 million unique visitors. encouraged and uplifted by these simple This was a great accomplishment for the images popping up on their news feeds,” group, “This has been a huge blessing for said Ms. Greenberg. us,” said Daniah Greenberg, President and CEO of The Tree of Life Bible Society.

Additionally, the organization produces “The Bible App has led to a certain level of weekly videos, livestreams and promoting credibility. This helped us garner highly our fundraisers to help put our Bibles in esteemed and experienced team members, the hands of people who desperately need as well as ministry partners, for the rest them. “Our Social Media Manager Brittni Daniah Greenberg, President and CEO of of the translation work and future outreach Tree of Life Bible Society.

Greenberg, is immensely gifted at underprojects.” standing the process of social media and responding to needs of our fans and followers,” said Ms. Greenberg.

Social media has helped the Tree of Life Bible Society grow their audience even more. The organization knew that For more information visit www.tlvbiblesociety.org, by the best way to reach a wider audience was once again phone at 800-757-3945 or on-site at their office at 701 E through technology and they have taken full advantage of 1st Street. the changing social media trends.

Terri Gillespie, Chief Operations Officer at Tree of Life Bible Society, reads letters sent by prisoners looking for counsel and guidance.

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Mandie Greenberg Cook, Donor Development Coordinator, studies the Bible at her desk.

Visitor’s Guide Downtown Rome

Downtown Points of Interest 1 Rome Floyd Chamber 2 Rome & Floyd County Library 3 Rome City Hall 4 The City Clocktower 5 Historic DeSoto Theatre 6 Historic Floyd County Courthouse 7 Myrtle Hill Cemetery 8 Heritage Park 9 Tennis Complex & Barron Stadium 10 The Forum & Town Green 11 Rome Area History Museum & Welcome Center at History Museum

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Rome Floyd Chamber

Floyd Points of Interest

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MUSEUMS: 10 Rome Area History Museum 13 Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum 14 Chieftain’s Museum

PARKS & ATTRACTIONS: 15 Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau 16 Ridge Ferry Park 1 7 Mount Berry Mall 18 Lock and Dam Park 19 Stonebridge Golf Course 20 Richard B. Russell Regional Airport 21 Coosa Valley Fairgrounds 22 Historic Cave Spring

EDUCATION: 23 Shorter University 24 Berry College 25 Georgia Highlands / Heritage Hall 26 Darlington School 2 7 GA Northwestern Technical College 28 Unity Christian School 29 St. Mary’s Catholic School 30 Montessori School of Rome 3 1 Georgia Highlands College 32 Georgia School for the Deaf

HEALTH CARE: 33 Redmond Regional Medical Center 34 Harbin Clinic 35 Floyd Medical Center 35 Kindred Hospital 36 Harbin/Tony Warren Cancer Center

SPORTS:

37 State Mutual Stadium 38 Rome Tennis Center at Berry College

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Advertiser’s Index

5.............Greene’s Jewelers, 328 Broad St., 706-291-7236, greenesjewelers.com 7.............Hanging Around Rome by Studio Siri, 1205 Dean Ave., 706-409-3022, studiosiri.com 13..........Logical Systems, 605 E 1st St #101, 706-234-9896, logsysinc.com 16..........Ford, Gittings & Kane, 312 Broad St., 706-291-8811, fgkjewelers.com