September 2012 Momentum Magazine

Momentum

SEPTEMBER 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

Neaton Rome Celebrates Success!

Neaton Rome CiCi’s Pizza What Makes A Community Unique?

Berry College’s Tony Kunczewski

PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID Rome, GA 30161

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Momentum September 2012

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

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Table of Contents

In this Issue...

Letter from the Chairman.................................................... 4 Upcoming Events.................................................................... 4

Feature:

Neaton Rome Celebrates 10 Years!........................... 6-7

Small Business Spotlight:

CiCi’s Pizza........................................................................... 8-9

What Makes a Community Unique?

An Economic Development Look at Rome & Floyd County........................................................ 11

Newcomer Profile:

Berry College’s Tony Kunczewski........................ 14-15

Membership Report:

Neaton Rome parent company.

Nihon Plast President Makoto Hirose meets with Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Al Hodge.

New Members & Renewals.............................................. 16 Ambassador of the Quarter........................................... 18 Rome’s Got Talent................................................................ 18 Advertiser’s Index................................................................. 19 Chamber Events.................................................................. 19 Chamber Happenings...................................................... 22 Ribbon Cuttings................................................................... 22

Visitor’s Guide. ................................ 23 September 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 Neaton Rome, CiCi’s Pizza in the Small Business Spotlight, Berry College’s Tony Kunczewski as the Newcomer Profile, Rome’s Got Talent, and the Ambassador of the Quarter. This edition also features this month’s New Members and Renewals. Don’t forget to take a look at the Community Calendar and experience the vibrancy of Rome and Floyd County for yourself. As Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2012, I extend the invitation to visit the Chamber of Commerce located at 1 Riverside Parkway, and meet the Chamber staff. You will find a group that is truly committed to the future of Rome and Floyd County.

Sincerely,

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

Community Events September

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“Rome International Film Festival”

Location: Historic DeSoto Theatre

Event Description: Named one of the top

25 film festivals worth the submissions fee by Movie Maker Magazine in 2011, RIFF offers filmmakers and festival goers alike a unique small town atmosphere with the famous southern charm. A walking festival with great mingling opportunities between filmmakers and festival attendees. Filmmaking workshops, opening gala, filmmaker exclusive party, and student competitions are just a few of the reasons why directors and festival goers year after year continue to choose RIFF as their festival of choice.

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Rome Area Council for the Arts presents:

“Rome Beer Fest”

Location: Heritage Park

Event Description: Please join us for the 5th Annual Rome Beer Fest to benefit the Rome Area Council for the Arts. Sample 50+ beers and get a complimentary tasting glass while enjoying local bands, brew, and food.

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Shorter University presents:

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“Shorter University

Downtown Development Authority, Career Expo” WLAQ, 95.7 The Ridge, and the Downtown Location: The Forum Business District present: Event Description: The event free for both

“Broad Street Block Party” Location: 200 Block of Broad Street

Event Description: The Downtown Development Authority, Radio Stations WLAQ and 95.7 The Ridge, and the Downtown Business Improvement District are hosting the

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Broad Street Block Party on Friday, September 7, from 6pm-11pm. This event is free and open to the public. It will feature live music from Rome Symphony Orchestra presents: Jerry on the Moon, Curiosity Shoppe, and “String Orchestra Concert” KneckDown.

job seekers and potential employers. Job seekers are encouraged but not required to pre-register for the expo by logging on to www. nwgashorterucareerexpo.com. There is no cost to attend, and the expo is open to the public.

Location: Rome City Auditorium

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JLC Air Show Management presents:

“Wings Over Northwest Georgia Air Show”

Location: Richard B. Russell Regional Airport

Event Description: This premier air show will feature the graceful Royal Canadian Forces Snowbirds and aggressive Black Diamond Jet demonstration teams. In addition, there will be numerous world-class acrobatics, comedy, military and civilian demonstration teams, and static/ground displays of civilian aircraft and military aircraft. Find more information on-line at wingsovernorthgeorgia.com.

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

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Neaton Rome

Through its 11 year history in Rome and Floyd County, Neaton Rome is finding substantial success and doing their part to steer the course for automotive manufacturing in

Rome and Floyd County.

Since its initial announcement in April 2000, Neaton Rome has found great success in Rome and Floyd County leading to three expansions and over 350 employees.

A subsidiary of Nihon Plast, Co., Ltd, Neaton Rome manufactures steering wheels, moldings, airbags and other interior and exterior parts for Honda Manufacturing of Alabama and Nissan North America. Their parts are used in the manufacturing of the Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, and Infiniti.

Rome and Floyd County’s central location to automotive manufacturers helped secure the deal for Neaton Rome as the Nissan manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Mississippi are three and Employees at Neaton Rome put together steering wheels. six hours away respectively and the Honda manufacturing facility in Alabama is less than two hours away.

“We’ve been very fortunate in this location. Being centrally located to our primary customers has helped us substantially,” said Senior Manager of Engineering Mike Cole. “It’s as if they chose this location with future growth opportunities in mind.”

Originally a 60,000 square feet facility, Neaton Rome now occupies over 278,000 square feet. Their first expansion in February 2003 added 85 jobs, which more than doubled their number of employees. In May 2006, they added 20 more jobs and more recently announced, in January, the addition of 113 jobs to meet the demand of their customers.

When asked about their success, both Mr. Cole and Senior Manager of Production Mike Hulsey claimed that the family atmosphere among employees at Neaton Rome provides an exceptional work environment.

“When there is a crisis, its truly incredible to watch everyone come together to help each other,” Mr. Hulsey said.

“As an example, there was an occasion where an employee lost their home to a fire, and numerous employees came together to help this employee put their home back together.”

Neaton Rome’s success is also attributed to their exceptional executive leadership in Nihon Plast President Makoto Hirose who has been an incredible partner with the community.

“I am glad that Neaton Rome continues to operate at such a high level of success in Rome and Floyd County,” said Greater Rome Chairman of the Board Angie Lewis, President & CEO, Citizens First Bank, a division of Synovus Bank. “I look forward to seeing them continue to thrive in our community.”

Both Mr. Cole and Mr. Hulsey are two of Neaton Rome’s original employees and both have seen the full growth of the facility since its opening.

They both attributed this high level of success to their employees vision of the future. “Our employees are able to see their potential and the potential for the company. This way they are able to improve and adjust their operations to make a high quality product,” said Mr. Cole.

Neaton Rome is involved with a number of local charities and has helped local school systems particularly around the holidays each December. They also support local blood drives and breast cancer awareness initiatives.

In an effort to provide more opportunities for the next workforce, Neaton Rome is in the process of adding an internship/apprenticeship program with the Floyd County College and Career Academy that will properly train the next workforce for jobs in the automotive industry.

“Working in the automotive industry is unlike any other industry and we want to do our part of preparing the next workforce,” said Human Resources Assistant Manager Jennifer Gaston.

The future of Neaton Rome looks bright as many new product lines and other products are on the horizon. “I am pleased with the direction we’re heading and believe that our employees are on the same page. We’re excited for the future,” added Mr. Hulsey.

Looking over the last eleven years, Mr. Cole and Mr. Hulsey are both proud of the work the entire Neaton Rome team has been able to accomplish.

“Ever since our very first steering wheel, to adding Honda as a customer, and all the subsequent expansions we’ve had, we are very proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish,” said Mr. Cole.

The staff of Neaton Rome has found great value in their Chamber membership. “The Chamber has provided us great opportunities for professional development and we’ve seen the results of these opportunities,” Ms. Gaston added.

Neaton Rome makes steering wheels and airbags for the Honda Pilot, Honda Find more information on Neaton Rome in the business directory at Odyssey, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, www.romega.com. and Infiniti.

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Impacting the

c mmunity One Slice at a Time For CiCi’s Pizza Franchisee Adam Baker, owning a restaurant is more than just the food. It’s about being a true community partner and doing his part to prepare the next generation of the workforce.

A community member for over 15 years, CiCi’s Pizza, located at 2519 Redmond Circle, has added value for families in Rome and Floyd County by providing high quality pizza, pasta and salads at an affordable price.

Some of their notable pizzas include macaroni and cheese, bar-b-que chicken, and buffalo chicken. They have recently launched their Italiano thin crust pizzas which are garlic based thin crust pizzas. Along with their all-you-can-eat buffet, CiCi’s offers carry-out options on all of their pizzas.

Fueled by the spirit of entrepreneurism, local franchisee Adam Baker entered the restaurant business in 2007 when his brother-in-law was introduced to a CiCi’s Pizza franchise opportunity.

“I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur, and I wanted to build and develop people. CiCi’s afforded me that possibility,” said Mr. Baker.

Prior to his involvement with CiCi’s Pizza, Mr. Baker worked with a commercial development company in Atlanta that developed the Atlantic Station project.

Mr. Baker believes there are three things that set CiCi’s apart from other pizza restaurants.

The first is the all-youcan-eat buffet that CiCi’s offers. Through this buffet, diners are able to receive a quality product for a low price.

Secondly, the quality of the food and its ingredients are exceptional. “Many September 2012 8

people don’t realize that every item on our menu is made fresh in house each and every day. We grate our mozzarella cheese in house and use fresh vegetables in every buffet item.”

Mr. Baker believes that their family friendly atmosphere makes them a different restaurant from others. “We don’t serve alcohol and our focus is on making it a fun, family friendly environment for everyone of all ages,” he added.

When asked about his success, Mr. Baker gives all the credit to his faith. “At the end of the day, we don’t know who will come into the restaurant and dine with us, and we have to trust in our faith,” he added.

Billy Jo Twilley and Dawn Kelley (right) enjoy their lunch at CiCi’s Pizza with Lexie Kelley and Rachel Twilley (left).

The staff of CiCi’s is also very focused on professional development and they have developed several managers into franchisees. He continued, “I believe that if we can develop people into their best, then we are doing our job.”

CiCi’s Pizza stays involved in the local community and as a result they partner with numerous local schools and churches. “We work with local schools to see what behavioral, academic or other goals they are seeking to accomplish with their students and then we help reward them once they accomplish their goals,” Mr. Baker stated.

CiCi’s Pizza also has a large salad bar featuring unique salads They also have developed a program with the Georgia School for and other traditional favorites.

“The Chamber provides small business owners numerous opportunities and resources and helps bring jobs to our community.” the Deaf in Cave Spring and the Floyd County College & Career Academy that gives students different professional development opportunities. Through this program, students are able to acquire certain skills which they can then put on their resume to go on and lead productive lives.

Mr. Baker is a member of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce because of the role the Chamber plays in this community.

“Chambers serve a good function in smaller communities and its important to be plugged into the Chamber to know what’s going on in the community.” He continued, “Anyone interested in the economic well being of a community, I want to be a partner with and that’s the Chamber’s role. The Chamber provides small business owners numerous opportunities and CiCi’s Pizza offers plenty of seating for any resources and helps bring jobs to size party or group.

our community.”

Find more information on CiCi’s Pizza in the business directory at www.romega.com.

CiCi’s Pizza is located at 2519 Redmond Circle.

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What Makes a Community Unique?

DECIDING FACTORS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS In the economic development realm, there are certain qualities that site selection consultants and primary employers look at when choosing to locate a new business. According to a leading economic development publication Area Development survey of site selection consultants, the following qualities are most important (listed in ranked order).

1. Highway Accessiblity 2. Labor costs 3. Proximity to major markets 4. Availability of skilled labor 5. Available land 6. Energy availability and costs 7. State and local incentives 8. Occupancy or construction costs 9. Tax exemptions 10. Expedited or “fast-track� permitting

The importance of available sites and buildings

It is also important for a community to have available buildings for primary employers. These are some of the requested features:

For Manufacturing & Distribution 1.

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Minimum of 26 foot ceilings 45 to 50 foot column widths Multiple truck doors Minimum of 50,000 square footage

Class A Office Space: 1.

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Sleek design open floor plan State-of-the-art facility Information technology infrastructure Minimum of 50,000 square footage

dOES QUALITY OF LIFE MATTER? In the primary employer recruitment process, Quality of Life factors help seal the deal. Having superior schools, access to post-secondary educational opportunities and strong healthcare systems are all important factors. Here are the top nine important Quality of Life factors.

Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Berry College, and Shorter University provide an abundance of higher education offerings.

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Ratings of public schools Low crime rate Housing costs Colleges and universities in area

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Healthcare facilities Housing availability Cultural opportunities Climate Recreational opportunities

What's the significance?

When you look at Rome and Floyd County, there are many qualities in our community that make it a great place for business. Being in the center of the ABC Triangle of Atlanta, Birmingham, Alabama and Chattanooga, Tennessee places Rome and Floyd County in close proximity to three major markets. Through the 2009 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, the North Floyd Industrial Site land was partially purchased, paving the way for 600 jobs and the Lowe’s Regional Rome and Floyd County have excellent Quality of Life offerings Distribution Center. including cycling tournaments.

Rome and Floyd County also have excellent educational assets in two strong public school systems, an internationally-recognized preparatory academy in the Darlington School, and strong private school options. Through Berry College, Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and Shorter University, Rome and Floyd have numerous opportunities to train an adequate workforce.

For Rome and Floyd County to continue on The Harbin Clinic’s Tony E. Warren, M.D. Cancer Center adds to the its upward trajectory, strong healthcare in the community. it needs to continue its enhancements in all of these areas especially as the competition for primary employers is on the rise. All of these factors are used to evaluate Rome and Floyd County through the Rome-Floyd 20/20 Strategic Plan which the City of Rome, Floyd County and Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce work together to create. Stay tuned for more Community members enjoy the Rome Braves at State Mutual Stadium. articles like this one in future editions of Momentum Magazine.

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NEWCOMER PROFILE

Berry College’s

TONY KUNCZEWSKI On April 16th, Tony Kunczewski officially began a new chapter in Berry College’s Athletics as he was named head football coach for their very first football team.

For Berry College football coach Tony Kunczewski, success is not only measured in wins and losses but also in the impact his program makes on each student athlete.

Born and raised in Harrison City, Pennsylvania, Mr. Kunczewski attended Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania where he played a variety of defensive positions including cornerback, safety and outside linebacker.

Upon his graduation, he accepted a position with a residential home builder and was responsible for the project management of 10-15 homes. During this time, he pondered the idea of collegiate football coaching. It was through the help of a coworker that he was able to make his initial transition to collegiate coaching.

“A pastor friend and coworker shared that we have two choices in life: you either try to love what you do, or you do what you love. I chose to do what I loved and began my career in collegiate football coaching,” he added.

Mr. Kunczewski accepted his first coaching position at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania where he served as the linebacker coach and strength and conditioning coordinator.

He later accepted a position at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine where he served as the defensive back coach. In the Spring of 2005, he and his family began to look Southward for available opportunities and Mr. Kunczewski interviewed for coaching position at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. As a result of this interview, he was introduced to LaGrange College where he served as the defensive coordinator and strength & conditioning coach for the last seven years.

During his tenure, he helped LaGrange College launch a successful program. This experience has prepared him for his new role at Berry, and he hopes to accomplish the same goals at Berry when they begin their first games in 2013.

He chose collegiate coaching because of the impact these years make on the life of a student athlete. He added, “Collegiate coaching gives you the opportunity to make such a lasting impact on a student athlete’s life.”

He also enjoys the variety of individuals he comes in contact with in the collegiate setting including the student athletes, their parents, faculty and staff, and alumni.

His passion for creating men of integrity is his key to success. “I would judge the success of my program by seeing what types of husbands and fathers my student athletes become 10 to 15 years down the road,” he stated.

He certainly has his challenges ahead of him as he begins Berry’s football program from scratch, but he is excited about the possibility. He continued, “There is a lot of pride in this school and I am happy to play a small role in starting a tradition that will last for years to come. I am also excited to be in a strong academic institution that has received tremendous support already.”

Berry immediately begins Southern Athletic Association competition hosting rival liberal arts institutions Maryville College, Centre College, Birmingham-Southern University, and Sewanee: The University of the South in its inaugural season.

Mr. Kunczewski believes that football is a great fit with the schools goals for athletics programming. “I have been really impressed with the administration and their focus of athletics integrating with the classroom.

His family is already falling in love with Rome and Floyd County. “Rome and Floyd County is a great place to raise a family and the downtown is outstanding. It’s refreshing to see that the local leaders have done a great job of keeping shops and restaurants downtown and keeping that entire area very attractive.”

Overall, he is very humbled to be given the opportunity and considers himself blessed with two great assistant coaches.

Be on the lookout for more information on Berry College’s football program and their inaugural season in 2013. For more information, find Berry College in the business directory at www.romega.com or online at www.berryvikings.com.

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New Members July 2012 Buttercup Boutique

Etowah Terrace

Tip Top Roofing

Ms. Cindy Carnes

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Mr. Clayton Edwards 509 Salley Davis Road Rome, GA 30165 (706) 378-2227

100 W. 2nd Avenue Suite 104 Rome, GA 30161 (706) 234-1619

Coosa Valley News Mr. Tony Potts 300 North 5th Avenue Rome, GA 30161 (706) 766-5924 www.coosavalleynews.com

1 Etowah Terrace Rome, GA 30161 (706) 622-4598

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IEE Consulting, LLC Mr. Tim Naddy

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Spriggs Construction Co.

WetPetz Pet Spa Ms. April Riker 110 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161 (706) 766-8982 www.wetpetz.net

Ms. Patty Baur

225 Shannon Road, NE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 234-6683

7hills Makerspace A+ Driving Services of Georgia Advanced Sleep Concepts Allied Waste/BFI Waste Services AmeriGas Propane Automax Rent-A-Car Bagby Transfer Company Blackberry Mountain Studio, Inc. Brasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C. Brown Cartage Company Cash Construction Co. Children’s Dental Center, P.C. in Rome Compassionate Paws, Inc. Courtesy Finance, LLC Dan Smith Motor Co David Prusakowski - State Farm Insurance Agency Dennis Heller, DDS Duffey Southeast Construction Enterprise Rent-A-Car Flowers of Rome September 2012 16

Renewals July 2012 Floyd County Family & Children Services FLOYD Primary Care Network ForeOrthodontics Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Garner Brothers Company Greater Rome Bank Heartland Hospice J Supply Company M & N Millwork, Inc. McRae, Stegall, Peek, Harman, Smith & Manning, LLP Midian Roofing Mohawk Industries Mount Berry Square Mall National Copier Exchange Northwest Georgia Public Health District 1-1 Party Time Beverages Petz Enterprises Plainville Brick Company PSC Metals, Inc.

Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc. Right at Home of Northwest Georgia Rome Area Council for the Arts Rome Little Theatre, Inc. S.I. Storey Lumber Co. Safety South Supplies Stay Lodge Super Handy Husband Surya Rugs Sylvan Learning Center of Rome Syntec Industries The Honorable Katie Dempsey The Kroger Company TLC Consulting Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia West Rome Baptist Church Williams Communications, Inc. WinShape Foundation

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Ambassador of the Quarter Heather Henderson-Keller | Starr-Mathews Agency

Congratulations to Heather Henderson-Keller, Risk Architect, StarrMathews Insurance Agency on being named Ambassador of the Quarter for the Third Quarter of 2012.

As a Risk Architect at Starr-Mathews Insurance Agency, Heather has the unique ability to design, build and implement risk management and insurance strategies for growth oriented organizations. Her number one priority is to protect the assets of local businesses that will in turn positively impact their bottom line performance.

An active community member, Mrs. Henderson-Keller is a member and secretary of the Kiwanis Club of Rome. She also is a member of the Exchange Club of Rome, Berry College Alumni Council, the Daughters of Heather Henderson-Keller, Starr-Mathews Insurance Agency, was awarded the Ambassador Berry, and is the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Unity Christian School. She of the Quarter Award by Chamber Chairman married Rob Keller on March 3rd and they live in Rome with their two dogs.

Angie Lewis, Citizens First Bank, a division of Mrs. Henderson-Keller has continued to be an active Chamber member Synovus Bank, at the July Board of Directors meeting. and ambassador. She has participated in the last three Membership Campaigns, serving as a team captain twice. “The Chamber is vital to the operations of the city and county and is essential to the growth and sustainability of Rome and Floyd County,” she added.

She enjoys serving as an ambassador. “It is an honor to serve the local business community in this role.”

She grew up in Guntersville, Alabama and graduated from Berry College and remained in Rome and Floyd County upon graduation.

“I want to continue to serve as a mentor, resource and supporter of businesses and organizations within this community,” she stated.

She thanks her husband Rob, and her Starr-Mathews family for their continued support. To find more information on Starr-Mathews Insurance Agency, find them in the business directory at www.romega.com.

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I am very fortunate to help teach others about pottery. It is very rewarding to be able to help and encourage others. Pottery is my outlet … my stress reliever. No matter the day I have had, I can put my hands in clay and all my worries fade away … at least for a little while. One important aspect in creating a pottery piece is being centered and that is much like life!

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

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

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Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum

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page 20 Bella Roma Grill 770 Braves Blvd.

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Chamber Events September

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Location: Chamber Boardroom 12:00 noon

Location: Chamber Boardroom 12:00 noon

Transportation Committee

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Economic Development Committee Location: Chamber Boardroom 8:15am

Speed Leads

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

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Location: Chamber Boardroom 5:30-7:00pm

Location: 8:00am

Small Business Action Council

Business EXPO 2012 Vendor Breakfast

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Governmental Affairs Committee Location: Chamber Boardroom 12:00 noon

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Technology Squaretable Location: Chamber Boardroom 11:00am

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

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Chamber Happenings Membership Orientation

<<Membership Orientation: Powell Fulton (left), Matt Medley State Farm, talks with Matt Dunagan, Cell Phone Repair, at the Membership Orientation.

Young Professionals

>>Young Professionals of Rome: Young Professionals Committee Chair Stephen Smith (right), Jowers-Sklar Insurance, talks with Joey Johnson (middle) and Justin Newman (left), Georgia Highlands College, at the August Young Professionals of Rome hosted by Stella Blu.

Operation Thank You <<Operation Thank You: Chairman of the Board Angie Lewis, Citizens First Bank, a division of Synovus Bank, hands the Operation Thank You Gift to International Paper.

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson Visit

>>U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson Visit: Berry College President Dr. Stephen Briggs talks with U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson following his visit to the Chamber.

Ribbon Cuttings Rome Community Pharmacy

Stella Blu

The Staff of Rome Community Pharmacy cut the ribbon on their location at 501 East Second Avenue.

Vannah Kitchens cuts the ribbon on Stella Blu located at 200 Broad Street.

Opiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roadhouse

Brandon Burke State Farm

Opiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roadhouse owner Michael Nolan cuts the ribbon on their location at 7080 Calhoun Highway.

Brandon Burke cuts the ribbon celebrating the remodeling of his offices at 2 Shorter Avenue.

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