August 2017 by Rome Floyd Chamber

Mel & Mimi

STEMCO Rome

OTR Wheel & Engineering

Rome Symphony Orchestra

Published by Rome Floyd Chamber

August 2017

COMMERCIAL LISTINGS 611 TURNER MCCALL BLVD. ROME, GA | 706.291.0202 |

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

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Redmond Rd • $690,000 11,000 sq ft +/- building with roll up doors and high ceiling spans that sits on approximately 4.77 acres on busy Redmond Road. Craig McDanielRd 706-676-5092. Redmond • $580 This is an automotive alignment business that has been in operation since 1985. The equipment stays with the building and it includes a heavy duty lift. This building is located one block of Shorter Ave. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

FOR SALE

227 Eden Valley • $379,000

410 E 1st • $199,000

106 Pearl St • $2,550,000

Historic Downtown Rome Renovated and ready to sell – main lobby area has fireplace and hardwoods – 5 offices kitchen and half bath upgrades and new cabinets. Christi Cates 706-331-0437

66.8+/- acre surrounds one of the few 9-hole golf course in Floyd Co. Includes 3 buildings and clubhouse. Von 706252-9123 or Earl 706-346-8012.

For Lease or For Sale - SHOPPING CENTER IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA!! 40208 square feet with eight leasable spaces, five are leased. Built in 2006, Lease $1,850/mn Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

6 Dougherty • $155,000

102 Stone Loop • $599,000

404 Shorter Ave • $235,000

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289 River St • $459,000 This is a family owned and operated self-serve car wash, laundromat, and storage center all located in the heart of downtown Calhoun, Georgia. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

510 Ave A • $529,650

289 River St • $459,000 410 E 1st St • $199,000 227 Eden Valley • $399,000 106 Pearl St • $2,550,000 Family owned greenhouse and nursery opFive homes built in the 1920's on Avenue A inand This isHistorical an automotive alignment business building on busy Shorter This is a family owned Downtown Rome 66.8+/- acre surrounds one of the Great commercialFor Lease or For SaleAve. eration in Gordon County, Georgia Multiple the central downtown areaself-serve of Rome, Ga. Each that has been inand operation since with showroom operated car wash, Renovated ready to1985. sell –The main few 9-hole golf course in Floyd Co. Over 5,500sqft SHOPPING CENTERand INwarehouse, NORTHWEST structures sitting on 3.5 acres of commercial square feet. Walking distancecenter of equipment with thefireplace building and it rollup door corner lot. Shorter & withlot is 10,000 laundromat, and storage all lobbystays area has and Includes 3 buildings and clubhouse. large GEORGIA!! 40208 squareAvefeet and residential zoned space. 510Von Ave706252-9123 A • $529,650 102 Stone • $750,000 111 John Maddox • $199,900 Center, Broadheart Street• of and the includes a heavy duty lift. This building isand Lawrence Street. 3 located John Davenport $139,000 in the downtown hardwoods, 5Loop offices, kitchen eight leasable spaces, five are Floyd Medical Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092. Publix Shopping Center. located one block off Shorter Ave. Five homes built in the 1920’s on Craig McDainel 706-676-5092. Family owned greenhouse & Office bldg located in the heart 1200 sq feet building on busy Calhoun, Georgia. half bath upgrades and new or Earl 706-346-8012. leased. Built in 2006, Lease CraigCraig McDaniel 706-676-5092. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092. Avenue A in the central downtown nursery operation in Gordon of the medical community. 3 John Davenport Drive. Building is McDaniel 706-676-5092 cabinets. $1,850/mn. area of Rome, GA. Each lot is County, GA. Multiple structures private offices w/restrooms, 7 ideal for a small retail shop, Christi Cates 706-331-0437 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092. 10,000 square feet. Walking sitting on 3.5 acres of exam rooms, lab, large upstairs clinic, beauty salon or business distance of Floyd Medical Center, commercial & residential zoned storage room. office. Near restaurants, Broad Street and the Publix space. Craig McDaniel Russell Rogers 706-346-0400 shopping, motels. Craig Shopping Center. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092 McDaniel 706-676-5092 706-676-5092

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE 3 John Davenport • $121,900

111 John Maddox • $199,900

3100 Maple Rd • $199,900

Office bldg located in the heart of the medical community. 3 private offices w/restrms, 7 exam rooms, lab, lrg upstairs storage rm. Russell Rogers 706-346-0400.

Good commercial building with over 1750sqft, located on a good corner lot with great visibility, and a busy intersection. Earl Robinson 706-346-8012.

1200 sq feet building on busy John Davenport Drive. Building is ideal for a small retail shop, clinic, beauty salon or business office. Near restaurants, shopping, motels. Lease $1,000/mn Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

3035 Martha Berry Hwy • $610,000 Former automobile & tractor dealership building w/a lrg parcel behind the structure that can be used as a display lot for vehicles, tractors or recreational vehicles. Great showroom w/glass all around. Building is located on busy Hwy 27. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

406 Shorter Ave • $175,000 Property is owned by Shorter University and is used for housing staff or faculty. Sits directly on the north side of Shorter Ave and is surrounded by valuable commercial properties that benefit from the high traffic count on the busy highway. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

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3221 Martha Berry Blvd 510 Riverside Pkwy 137 E 1st St • $2,300/mo 304 E 2nd Ave • $2,375/mo 603 Turner McCall Blvd Great Location with high tra c Several spaces to lease in an o ce Formerly operated as City Market Ste A $1,475/mo • Ste B $2,850/mo count. Bldg is under new complex. space 1- 3600 sq Antiques. Approx 10,000 sq feet of $975/mo • Ste C $700/mo Prime commercial property. 13 ownership with improvements ft-$3600; minimum two year warehouse and retail space Incredible visibility and offices, 4 restrooms, over being made. New roof, new drop lease space 2-2700 sq ft- $2700; available for lease. 2300.00 per Immediate location recognition 4,000sqft building. Brooke ceiling for tenant, new restrooms. minimum two year lease space month 55/45 split of rst month for your clients and customers. Temple 706-506-2294 Owner will build out to suit tenant 3- several small o ces that the rent. Loading dock and roll up Lots of parking. Landlord pays with adjustment to monthly lease owner will lease for $275.00 to door available. Debra McDaniel taxes, Ins., Maintenance. Tenant amount. $4,800/ mo. Debra Craig 706-506-1987. Riverside Pkwy $350.00 per month. 304A E 2nd Ave • $2,375 pays utilities. 510 Bill Temple 603 Turner McCall Blvd • $2,850 3221 Martha Berry Blvd • $4,800 Several spaces to lease in an office complex.McDaniel space 706-506-1987. 706-676-5092 706-409-0016. Incredible visibility and Immediate location Great Location with high McDaniel traffic count. Bldg is 1- 3600 sq ft- $3600; minimum two year lease Prime commercial property. 13 offices, 4 recognition for your clients and customers. Main under new ownership with improvements being space 2-2700 sq ft- $2700; minimum two year lease restrooms, over 4,000sqft building. floor approx +/- 3400. Top floor 2 suites $2,375 a made. New roof, new drop ceiling for tenant, new space 3- several small offices that the owner will Brooke Temple 706-506-2294. month for approx 6800 sqft. Landlord pays taxes, restrooms. Owner will build out to suit tenant lease for $275.00 to $350.00 per month. Ins., Maintenance. Tenant pays utilities. Bill Temple with adjustment to monthly lease amount. $4,800 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092. 706-409-0016. Debra McDaniel 706-506-1987.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY INVESTMENT PROPERTY

226 Club • $216,000 61 Georgia Ave • $283,000 460 Richardson Rd 110 Edwards • $459,000 329-331 Garden • $129,900 Two four unit, single story, four 13 apartment460 units and one Rd • $2,268,000 44 units in Calhoun, GA in Ten one bedroom, one bath RENTED $525. PER MONTH 61 Georgia Ave• $283,000 110 Edwards • $459,000 Richardson 329-331 Garden Ave • $ 129,000 sided brickTen apartments the heart of Gordon County. One mile from apartments on a quiet city street MATURE LADIES. 4 sided brick, one bedroom,in oneTrion, bath apartmentshouse on a quietthat lie44inunits 13 apartment units and one house that lie in the in Calhoun, Georgia in Gordon County. Both sides RENTED $525. PERtrimmed, MONTH MATURE Georgia located less than one half beautiful Summerville, Georgia. I-75. 24 one bedroom units and in Calhoun, GA. Built in 1985, the vinyl no maintenance. city street in Calhoun, Georgia. Built in 1985, the heart of beautiful Summerville, Georgia. The owner One mile from I-75. 24 one bedroom units and LADIES. 4 sided brick, vinyl trimmed, no separate lot mile from Mt. Units by the same Thefamily owner also manages the 20 two bedroom units. One units are owned and managed by Included is the unitsVernon are ownedMills. and managed also manages the properties. Units are leased on 20 two bedroom units. One section was conmaintenance. Included is the separate lot behind duplex could are two bedroom, one bath. Total properties. Units are leased on section was constructed in 1978 the same family that constructed behind apt another that constructed them. The owners have kept the monthly. $283,000. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092. structed in 1978 and the newestand sectionthe in 1985. aptkept another duplex could builton on with power electric, no gas. Units rent month monthly. Craig McDaniel newest section in 1985. them. The owners have the be be built with power stub-out rent rates low in order to keep the turnover low. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092. stub-out place. $129,900. to month with very little turnover. 706-676-5092. $2,268,000. Craig McDaniel rent rates low in order to keepand thesewer tap in and sewer tapVon in place. Von Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092xx 706-676-5092. turnover low. Craig McDaniel Lambert 706-252-9123. Lambert 706-252-9123.

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Mel & Mimi Celebrate 20 years of fashion with Mel & Mimi!

CONTENTS 4 Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message 4 Community Events 7-8 Ribbon Cuttings 8 Renewing Members 13 New Members

6. BUSINESS

13 Ambassador Spotlight 15 Visitor's Guide/Map

Smoothie King Learn about Smoothie King and owner JJ Johnson.

9. MANUFACTURING

STEMCO Rome STEMCO Rome celebrates the grand opening of the friction line.

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OTR Wheel Engineering OTR Wheel Engineering continues to grow and bring recognition to Rome and Floyd County.

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Board Nominations Request: The Nominating Committee for the Board of Directors is compiling their list of nominees to be voted on by the membership. A nominee can also come from the general membership by having forty signatures of support from Chamber Members. At that point the individual would also be included on the ballot. The petition needs to received by the Committee on or before August 17. If you would like to make a nomination please contact the Chamber at 706-291-7663 or email Lori Magnicheri at lmagnicheri@romega.com

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Rome Symphony Orchestra Learn about the big changes happening with the South's oldest Symphony.

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COMMUNIT Y CALENDAR AUG 4

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

The Economic Development Committee is meeting on August 4 at 8:15 in the Rome Floyd Chamber Board Room. For more information contact Heather Seckman at 706-291-7663. AUG 8

SMALL BUSINESS ACTION COUNCIL

Greetings Momentum Readers

Small Business Action Council will meet in the Chamber Board Room on August 8 at 8:30 a.m. For more information contact Drew Wharton at 706-291-7663 AUG 11-13

USTA SOUTHERN JR. TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Rome Tennis Center at Berry College hosts the USTA Southern Jr. Team Championships August 1113. Visit www.rometenniscenter.com to learn more about the championships and the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. AUG 11

RIDGE FERRY FILMS

Bring your chairs and blankets and join us for free outdoor movies at Ridge Ferry Park! Enjoy food vendors, demonstrations, inflatables and more before each movie. August's movie will be Cars and the park opens to the public at 6:00 p.m. with the movie beginning at dark. AUG 21

REVERSING GENERATIONAL POVERTY Destiny Independence USA invites guest to attend a

free event to help individuals designate a portion of your GA state taxes to provide tutoring scholarships for children living in poverty in Rome. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. on August 21 at Second Avenue Baptist Church. AUG 26

3RD ANNUAL BUTTERFLY BALL

The Sweet Cocoon proudly presents the 3rd Annual Butterfly Ball at Rome Area History Museum, 305 Broad Street, on August 26th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at www.thesweetcocoon.com. All proceeds from the event go into the bulding fund to build a local retreat for disable and seriously ill children and their families. SEPT 28

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT MSP

Join Chamber Members for a night of networking at the new office of McRae, Smith, Peek, LLP, 111 Bridgepoint Plaza Suite 300, and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Register online at romega.com. OCT 19

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT JBM OFFICE SOLUTIONS

Join Chamber Members for a night of networking at

As we get ready for back to school, we’re revving our engines and moving ahead with added “MOMENTUM” in Rome and Floyd County. We applaud and showcase our members, their products, performances and style in this month’s magazine. In this issue we highlight STEMCO’s recent grand opening expansion as they literally “put the brakes on” adding more quality jobs to Rome and Floyd County. We feature in the issue The Rome Symphony Orchestra and are enjoying humming to their new tune and we are also enjoying the flavorful Smoothie King. We celebrate the anniversaries of two of our community pacesetters in Rome and Floyd County. Congratulations to Fred Taylor and OTR Wheel Engineering for thirty years of quality products and manufacturing excellence. We also give accolades to Mel and Mimi for their twenty years of providing quality clothing and goods at their specialty boutique. We thank both of these businesses who are in some ways complete opposites, (i.e. small and large, regional and global, retail and manufacturer) but in the areas that truly matter, they are similar and they are pillars of our community. They always give back, support and lead wanting the absolute best for their community. We congratulate both and we thank them for their contribution. Please enjoy the myriad of Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings and a Proclamation. We work diligently to share within these pages the business collaboration of our community. Please call on us at the Chamber to provide resources for you and your business and we encourage you to stop by 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. Sincerely,

JBM Office Solutions, 519 Broad Street, and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Register online at romega.com. DEC 7

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT LINE X OF ROME

Join Chamber Members for a night of networking at the new Line X of Rome, 20 Armuchee Connector, and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Register online at romega.com. 4 | Momentum

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

Mel & Mimi

BUSINESS

Celebrating 20 Years of Beautiful Women's Apparel in Rome and Floyd County

Melanie Morris and Mimi Weed are a force for good in Rome and Floyd County. These two native Romans have provided women in the community with beautiful and unique apparel for twenty years. Their business acumen has provided them the opportunity to grow and expand over the last twenty years even thriving during tough economic times. A large part of their success is the relationships they have developed over the years with their customers. When the two go to markets either in New York or Atlanta, they go with their customers in mind and buy specifically for them making sure to select their favorite color, proper size, flattering style and appropriate designs for all occasions. Ms. Morris and Ms. Weed knew when they decided to open a boutique that running a small business would be hard work, and there would be times they spent more of their time at their store than at their home, but when customers come into the store and find a special outfit or even just need a little retail therapy, it makes their job even more special. This has made every customer relationship even more rewarding, and drives their passion when they travel to markets for their customers needs. One of a kind clothing and specialty items are offered at Mel & Mimi, located at 203 E 8th Street. With additional boutiques around Rome and Floyd County, Mel & Mimi do not see other boutiques as competition, but as growth for Rome . "We all sell something different, and we focus on being a shop for women of any age whether they are looking for a cocktail dress or something to wear on a date," said Ms. Morris. The store caters to almost any price point including mid range prices to high-end items. Ms. Morris and Ms. Weed travel all over the country to find the perfect items to place in their store, and have seen the world of fashion buying change as well. "The vendors we deal with and bring into the community have become family to us, just like a lot of our customers have," said Ms. Weed. The relationships that Ms. Morris and Ms. Weed have developed over the years have blossomed into family like relationships. Mel and Mimi care deeply for their community are always lending a supportive hand with their time, energy and resources. The "Made in the USA" label is important to them as well as they carry many brands bearing the label. The women made sure they went to market even right after 9/11 to support New York. Mimi Weed stated, "We were thanked repeatedly for continuing to support and travel to New York, we never considered not going." Supporting local artists in their store has also become an added attraction. This speciality boutique features one of kind art and jewelry on a regular basis and their customer base loves it and enjoys getting to be the first to see collection pieces.

Melanie Morris, Owner of Mel & Mimi, Mimi Weed, Owner of Mel & Mimi, stand in the front room of their store on East 8th Street.

The women know their store is a destination being located on 8th street and see the rewards that come along with customers stopping by just tell them hello or bring sweet treats of their appreciation for the duo. The overwhelming support from their customers give the two even more drive to support the town they call home. "We love this town we live in," said Ms. Weed. Mel & Mimi has become a well known staple in Rome and Floyd County and the dynamic duo knows supporting the community is a part of their duty as a business owner. The store sponsors many different events around the community and make sure to always give back. The two grew up in Rome and Floyd County and know the better the community does the better their own business will do. Ms. Morris and Ms. Weed see the entire process as full circle. Mel & Mimi invite all of Rome and Floyd County to help celebrate 20 years of business at their Open House in late August. 5 | Momentum

SMALL BUSINESS

Smoothie King

Bringing a healthy alternative to Rome and Floyd County Jarrod "JJ" Johnson, a Houston transplant, has called Rome, Georgia Home for almost five years, after his wife Dr. Bridgette Dingle, Floyd Medical Center, was recruited to Rome. Mr. Johnson is a business owner in Rome. Having opened Smoothie King, 832 Turner McCall Blvd, in October of 2016. Mr. Johnson served in the Marine Corps and later as a police officer in Houston, but he had always dreamed of owning a business. When he and his wife relocated he knew it was the perfect time to do just that. "I knew that when I moved to Rome that it would mean starting over, and I always dreamed of opening a franchise, and this seemed like the perfect time," said Mr. Johnson, Owner of Smoothie King. When Mr. Johsnon began looking into what type of franchise he wanted to open. He quickly thought of what he was interested in and what meant the most to him was a healthy alternative for meals. "I grew up on Smoothie King in Houston and my wife grew up on it in Atlanta," said Mr. Johnson, owner of Smoothie King,"I just knew it would be a great addition to Rome and Floyd County." "I believed Rome needed something different, quick and healthy on the go, and I think Smoothie King has been just that," said Mr. Johnson.

JJ Johnson, owner of Smoothie King hands a smoothie to a happy customer.

Smoothie King has been growing around the country and Mr. Johnson wanted Rome and Floyd County to be part of that growth. The store front stays busy and Mr. Johnson makes sure to spread the love of Smoothie King around the area with surprise smoothie drop offs and getting involved with his community. "I want people to know who we are and know what we do," said Mr. Johnson.

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For more information, contact Drew Wharton Phone: 706-291-7663 Email: dwharton@romega.com

RIBBON CUT TINGS

WIN Home Inspection John Caldwell, Owner of WIN Home Inspection of Lindale celebrates his Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. WIN Home Inspection provides clients with services for Pre-Listing Inspection to a Full Home Inspection. To learn more about the services provided by WIN Home Inspection visit www.lindale.wini.com

McDonald's Jim Aaron, new Owner of McDonald's on Martha Berry, is joined by his family, friends, staff and Chamber Ambassadors as he cuts the ribbon celebrating recent renovations. The new additions to McDonald's includes two drive thru lines, order kiosks, local photographs and more.

NWGA Center for Independent Living Executive Director Maia Santamaria is joined by her staff and supporters of NWGA Center for Independent Living as they celebrate their new location, 527 Broad Street STE 101, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The new location offers a larger space, training facilities and more for the NWGA Center for Independent Living to work closely with individuals of all ages with disabilities to help each person reach their goals.

Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet The Aaron family is joined by staff and friends as they celebrate the opening of their new location 500 Central Plaza in Rome. The new store offers a variety of furniture, mattresses, rugs, and home decor.

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RIBBON CUT TINGS

Floyd Medical Center Urgent Care Floyd Medical Center celebrates the opening for their new Urgent Care Center on Shorter Avenue. The new location offers sick patient care along with corporate patient care . The new location allows for even more space to better serve their patients.

Renewing Members

• Active Pest Control • Allgood Pest Solutions • Amtran Medical Transport, Inc. • Automax Rent-A-Car, Inc. • Bentley Audio Visual Services, Inc. • Bojangles/CHKB • Bussey's Flowers, Gifts & Decor • Car-Mart • Cevian Design Lab • CiCi's Pizza • Coosa Valley Financial Group, Inc. 8 | Momentum

Photo provided by Floyd Medical Center

• Easter Electrical Construction Co. • Econolodge Motel • Farmers Insurance - Alma Roman Agency • Fore Orthodontics • G. Marc Wetherington, MD • Gentiva Home Health • Georgia Machine Works, Inc. • Greater Community Bank • Heritage Sleep Concepts LLC • Hospitality House for Women, Inc. • Hype, Inc.

• JEM MFG, LLC • Law Office of Daniele Tedesco LLC • McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe, LLP • Motivation Unlimited • Noon Optimist Club of Rome • Panera Bread • Peach State Labs, LLC • Pick O' Deli Cafeteria • Plainville Brick Company • Right at Home of NWGA

• Rome Area Council for the Arts • Rome Family & Cosmetic Dentistry • Rome Little Theatre, Inc. • S.I. Storey Lumber, Co. • Scants Corner Package Shop • Surya Rugs • West Rome Baptist Church • Williams Communication, Inc. • WinShape Foundation

MANUFACTURING

STEMCO ROME expands and invests $16 million in Rome/Floyd County and adds 50 jobs

STEMCO Rome Friction Factory cuts the ribbon celebrating their Grand Opening for the new brake friction production plant, located at 113 Hemlock Street, Rome, Georgia 30161.

STEMCO Rome Friction Factory cuts the ribbon celebrating their Grand Opening for the new brake friction production plant. The 43,000 square foot facility manufactures brake shoes and friction components for heavy duty road vehicles such as buses and trucks. “STEMCO has expanded and invested $16 million adding 50 jobs in Rome and Floyd County,” said Rome Mayor Jamie Doss. “Using this innovation and technology at the new plant is a great addition to our already state-of-the-art manufacturing community,” added Mayor Doss. “We congratulate all STEMCO employees and their families,” said Sammy Rich, Rome City Manager. “This is a significant investment creating and adding quality jobs in our community, “said Rhonda Wallace, Floyd County Commission Chair. “These added jobs keep us on the right trajectory for positive growth in Floyd County,” said Jamie McCord, Floyd County Manager.

The Friction Team takes pride showcasing the completed project at STEMCO Rome.

Lance Howard, Plant Manager at STEMCO thanked employees and the Rome and Floyd community for continued support for this project and said, “This is a very exciting time for STEMCO Rome, our colleagues, our customers, and the community we call home. In celebrating this achievement we recognize that success is the direct result of empowering a creative, innovative, and diverse workforce, as well as being involved with our community and partnering with local businesses as much as possible.“ Todd Anderson, President of STEMCO added his thanks to the hard working men and women at STEMCO. Steve Macadam, President & CEO of EnPro Industries (STEMCO’s parent company) recognized employees for their hard work and reaffirmed their Todd Anderson, President of STEMCO thanks the crowd of employees for value to STEMCO and their hardwork. challenged each to use their job as a launching point to achieve their dreams. Deepak Naik, Project Manager, commended everyone for their ongoing efforts in building the new plant and putting together the advanced manufacturing technology at the new friction factory in Rome and Floyd County. , “STEMCO is an integral part of the Rome Floyd Chamber and the Chamber’s Greater Rome Existing Industry Association, GREIA, and today we celebrate this major expansion” stated 2017 Rome Floyd Chamber Chairman, John Quinlivan, CEO Redmond Regional Medical Center.

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MANUFACTURING

OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. Celebrating 30 Years! Fred Taylor started out as a salesman for another tire company, and quickly saw an opportunity. Mr. Taylor knew he could offer orders in smaller quantities and eventually offer original tires designed by his own company. Mr. Taylor knows the importance of building customer relationships and has never wavered from the importance of customer satisfaction. Thirty years later, OTR remains headquartered in Rome, Georgia, with locations in 12 cities, and six countries. There are even more locations under Blackstone OTR division. With a large global reach, the company continues to expand, and supply their customers with tires and wheels around the world. OTR designs and manufactures wheels and tires for Off The Road applications (agricultural, industrial, mining, construction, ground support at airports, lawn and garden and powersport equipment), offering services including engineering tires, foam filling tire services, mounting service and more. The company is able to custom build large and small orders to meet the customer's need. OTR is a global company and their tires can be seen on Kubota, Honda, Komatsu, Genie, JLG and many more. You can also see OTR tires on Aerial Lifts, ATVs, lawn mowers and other industry vehicles. OTR offers thousands of types of tires and wheels meeting all needs.

An OTR employee prepares the tires to be placed on vehicles and equipment.

Their unique tire designs have set them apart from the rest of the world. "Having a great group of engineers to design tires just for OTR really helps set us apart from other companies," said Robert Owens, Chief Financial Operator. The engineers use CADCAM software to help create the perfect tire for an industry need, and then print out the tire using a 3-D printer, allowing buyers to see exactly what they are purchasing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;OTR Wheel Engineering is a bedrock company for our community, and Fred Taylor and his team have influenced the world for their corporate citizenship that sets the driving pace for our entire community," said Chairman of Rome Floyd Chamber, John Quinlivan, Redmond Regional Medical Center. There have been many changes in the 30 years since OTR first opened and Mr. Owens promises even bigger and more additions in the future. Right now OTR is excited to sponsor Truett Racing. Truett Racing, a racing family competing with 2016 Polaris RZR XP 1000 running the number 117 and a 2017 Polaris Ace 900 XC running same number in the Ace class at GNCC. The Polaris off road vehicles sport OTR tires and OTR logos. "Having the racing team has been a really neat experience for the OTR team," said Mr. Owens. Thirty years is only the beginning for the growing company, and everyone is excited to see what will come next. 10 | Momentum

Two OTR employees move metal supplies off of a receiving truck and into the OTR Warehouse in Rome, Ga.

NONPROFIT

Rome Symphony Orchestra Breathing New Air into the South's Oldest Orchestra

The Rome Symphony poses for the 2017-2018 concert season's program photo.

The Rome Symphony Orchestra has become a staple in the community since 1921 making it the oldest symphony in the South. The orchestra was first founded by Edith Lester Harbin and Paul Nixon and has only grown since its conception. Being the only professional symphony in the area has made the RSO prominent on the arts and culture scene in Rome and Floyd County. After almost 100 years of classical music and concerts the board of directors and the community knew it was a perfect time for a change. The oldest symphony in the South needed a breath of fresh air, and in January they brought in Executive Director Carey Smith. Since the start of his tenure, Mr. Smith, along with members of the board, has made it his mission to broaden the appeal of the RSO to all age groups. To do this Mr. Smith knew there would be a few risks to take, "I just thought; why not try everything and see what works for this community," said Mr. Smith. The goal is to make the updated Symphony fun and entertaining to a younger audience while still keeping its classical roots. Starting its first ever Education Outreach Committee, and to putting a new spin on the 2017-2018 season by giving it the theme of magic, calling this year "Music and Magic." The season will include a magician performing to classical music, Rossini's "Cinderella" Opera, a collaboration with the Rome Shakespeare Festival, and more.

The RSO is making it their mission to educate and help the community understand what the arts do for Rome and Floyd County beyond entertainment. The Symphony brings in musicians, conductors, and more from all around the country and world. "These visitors stay in our hotels, eat at our restaurants, and spend money in our stores," said Mr. Smith. The Symphony estimates they bring in around $250,000 into the community, which almost doubles their operating budget of $150,000. The Rome Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Debutante Ball just happened in June and Mr. Smith says events like this help the Rome Symphony Orchestra leave a large economic footprint on the community. "The RSO rents out Coosa Country Club for the event, we hire staff, the women and men go into Rome and buy dresses and rent tuxes to prepare for this event," said Mr. Smith. "This one event shows the impact we can have on the local economy and that's only one night." According to Smith, The RSO has worked hard to become even more relevant in the community and to bring in guests from the Tennis Center and other attractions in Rome and Floyd County to the City Auditorium on concert nights. A new partnership with Hampton Inn and Suites will allow the RSO to target visitors. The partnership will allow for each guest staying at the Hampton Inn and Suites a free ticket to the show that is happening that weekend. New partnerships with Berry College and the Sara Hightower Regional Library demonstrate the Symphony’s growing outreach into the community. The goal of RSO is to show visitors from around the area and around the south that while it is the “Rome Symphony Orchestra we are also Northwest Georgia's Symphony Orchestra.”

To see the full 2017-2018 schedule visit

www.romesymphony.org

RSO is offering private balconies including dinner and more at the Rome Civic Auditorium.

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NONPROFIT NEWS

Harbor House Receives $10,000 Check

Stewart Duggan, Harbor House Board Member, Brinson, Askew & Berry, Kim Davis, Executive Director of Harbor House and the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia, Jo Kirchner, CEO of Primrose School, and Scott Wood, Harbor House Board President, honor Paul Erwin with a donation from Primrose Schools to The Harbor House.

Primrose School, founded by the late Paul Erwin, presented Rome's Harbor House with a $10,000 check in honor of Paul Erwin. Mr. Erwin was a Rome resident and his wife Macy Erwin said of her husband and Rome and Floyd County, " Paul was a man who always felt guided to offer help whenever the need arose and it is our hope today that the same calling he felt then would be carried on here at The Harbor House. Our family wishes to support and applaud the efforts by so many in this community because Rome is where we CHOSE to raise our family and it was the best decision of our lives. Rome will always be our home and I know that Paul is resting peacefully here knowing that, of ALL the spots in the world, God chose Rome, Ga for us!"

End Slavery Georgia

A crowd gathers in support of End Slavery Georgia after the Proclamation is read by Rhonda Wallace, Chair of Floyd County Commission, Citizens First Bank.

After a chance encounter with a victim of sex trafficking the entire Crumbly family, Doug Crumbly, Debbie Crumbly, and daughter Danielle Mullen, began their fight to end sex trafficking by rescuing, rebuilding, and restoring survivors. "We have always had a passion for the fight against trafficking, but when this young lady wandered into our church it gave us the drive to do more," said Danielle Mullen, End Slavery Georgia."We pulled together a hard working, passionate board of local business men and women to help lead the organization." ESG works with Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security and other professionals to bring the most current training on the plight of sex trafficking to law enforcement in Northwest Georgia. Officers are educated on the most recent changes in the laws against trafficking, signs of trafficking, and resources available to the Officers as well as the victims to bring justice in each situation. As part of their plan to educate the communities around Northwest Georgia, ESG is partnering with organizations to provide training. "Floyd County has been the perfect place to start an organization like End Slavery Georgia," said Danielle Mullen, ESG. "The cooperation and networking of businesses, government, the medical community, religious and nonprofit organizations to get the job done has been phenomenal. This is truly a community effort." End Slavery Georgia is currently in the process of renovating a safe house to house survivors. To learn more, please contact info@endslaveryga.org, or by phone 706-512-4134. 12 | Momentum

NEW MEMBERS

Beautiful Things

Chamber Ambassador

don’t ask for

Attention..

Serving Our Community Since 1948 328 Broad St. Rome, Ga. 30161 • 706-291-7236 • GreenesJewelers.com

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Shane's Rib Shack Wanda Edge 315 Riverside Pkwy NE STE 100 Rome, GA 30161 (706) 291-6062 Moe's Southwest Grill George Kastanias 110 Shorter Ave NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 292-0032 Rome Athletic Club Kelley Abbott 2 Center St NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 295-3678 www.romeathleticclub.com

Silver Pest Services Justin Silver 233 Willow Rd NE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 292-9279 www.silverpestservices.com GoGo @ The Shoe Box Powell Fulton 1018 Martha Berry Blvd NE Rome, GA 30165 (706) 291-0752 www.gogorunning.com Regions Bank Lagene Williams 400 Turner McCall Blvd SW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 314-6100 www.regions.com

Living Proof Recovery Claudia Hamilton 408 Shorter Ave NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 844-2188 www.livingproofrecovery.org

Pepsico Daniel Brinkley 4900 New Calhoun Highway Rome, GA 30161 (706) 235-8844

Caregiver Services of GA Diane Warner 402 Northwood Dr NE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 346-0570 www.caregiverservicesofga.com

One Community United Cheryl Jenkins P.O. Box 1205 Rome, GA 30162 (706) 676-1177 www.OneCommunityUnited.org

Rome Shakespeare Festival Gail Deschamps 3 Central Plz #416 Rome, GA 30161 (888) 464-3130 www.romeshakespearefestival.com

Miller Electrical Contractors, Inc. David Tate 3456 Martha Berry Hwy NE Rome, GA 30165 (706) 252-0336 www.Millerelectrical.net

Mark Harrison

Floyd Medical Center Why did you become a Chamber Ambassador? I became a Chamber Ambassador to better serve our community. I feel the Chamber plays a vital part in the growth of small and large businesses. Being an Ambassador allows me the opportunity to engage in our community on an entire different level.

What do you enjoy most about being an Ambassador? I enjoy meeting new business owners and other community leaders that help make Rome the place it is. I also enjoy the opportunity in working with and mentoring the outstanding youth through High School Leadership Rome.

Interested in becoming an Ambassador? Contact Jeanne Krueger, jkrueger@romega.com 13 | Momentum

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

Rome Floyd Chamber

Floyd Points of Interest

YOU ARE HERE!

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

2......... Toles, Temple & Wright, 611 Turner McCall Blvd, 706-291-0202, TolesTemple.com 8.......... Logical Systems, 605 E 1st St #101, 706-234-9896, logsysinc.com 8.......... Hanging Around Rome by Studio Siri, 1205 Dean Ave., 706-409-3022, studiosiri.com 13......... Greene’s Jewelers, 328 Broad St., 706-291-7236, greenesjewelers.com 15......... Hardy Realty, 1609 Martha Berry Blvd NE., 706-291-4321, hardyrealty.com 16......... Ford, Gittings & Kane, 312 Broad St., 706-291-8811, fgkjewelers.com

2730 MARTHA BERRY BLVD

CENTRAL PLAZA 1 retail space with 4,000 sq ft. For lease. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

706-291-4321

303 6TH AVE - DOWNTOWN

363 BURLINGTON RD

Large open space perfect for call center or cubicles with 9-10 offices. Loading dock with a roll-up door. Can be divided, plenty of parking. For lease $5,500 mo. Bill Summer, 706-346-1233.

4 loft apartments upstairs ; 3 retail spaces downstairs. Drugstore vacant. Investment property with income. $675,000. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

Condominium type retail spaces on Broad Street for sale. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

411 BROAD STREET

100 E. 2ND AVENUE

Story, 5,775 sq. ft., new roof & HVAC. Second level is street level at rear. For sale $415,000 or lease $1,400/mo. Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250

1st floor - 1,000 sq ft office, includes utilities, Annex bldg. 2nd floor - 3,100 sq ft suite, includes utilities. $12.50/sq ft. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

Former car wash location. Perfect for fast food or any business needing a highly visible location. The lot is approximate 103 ft X 220 ft $425,000 Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

1701 MARTHA BERRY BLVD

Great corner lot on major road. Perfect for development. Currently a car lot and residential home but zoned commercial. $299,900 Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

402 CEDAR AVE

8,400 sq ft warehouse w/1 dock door & drive in ramp. 7 offices, reception area & kitchen. Plenty of parking. $389,800. Steve Graves, 770-547-2401.

4,600 sq ft brick building, multiple offices/exam rooms with lab. This could be used for medical office or general office. For sale $399,000 or lease $3,950 per month. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

18 SHORTER INDUSTRIAL

37 SHORTER INDUSTRIAL

2 suites available. 2nd floor: 2,000 sq ft space available, utilities included & 3rd floor: 2,200 sq ft office, utilities included. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

4,000 sq ft warehouse with overhead doors and office. For sale $155,000 or lease $1,700/mo. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

8,165 sq ft of retail space in front of Mount Berry Square Mall. For sale or lease. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

THE LOFTS AT THIRD & BROAD

6000 sq ft warehouse, 3 offices, 1 restroom, over 4 acres. $350,000. Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250.

915 N BROAD STREET

101 REDMOND RD.

901 N. BROAD STREET

96 CALLAHAN STREET

Lease from single office up to 2,000 sq ft Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

903 MARTHA BERRY

6,000 sq ft building. Retail in front, bathroom & storage. $1,700/mo. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

2293 ROME HIGHWAY

Between Rockmart & Aragon. Previous medical office, 15 rooms plus storage & 2 restrooms on 2.5 acres. For sale: $179,900 David Terrell, 706-346-5338.

LAND ON TURNER MCCALL NEAR K-MART

1.42 commercial acres adjacent to Kmart. Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646.