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January 2016
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
Premier Imaging Medical Systems Recieves Global ISO 9001 Certification Cathy Kerce Named GREIA Chairman Mohawk Welcomes Jon Mize
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In this Issue...
4 Community Events............................................................................... 4 Letter from the Chairman...................................................................
Chamber News: Content and Design by: Carolyn McFry Chamber Communications Coordinator
On the Cover
5-6 Premier Imaging Medical System Gets ISO 9001...................8-9 GREIA Annual Meeting Celebrates Industry............................10 Pre-Legislative Breakfast................................................................................12 Coosa High School Ribbon Cutting.........................................................12 Anna K. Davie Elementary School’s Outdoor Classroom.....12 Innovative Entrepreneur Competition............................................13 Mohawk Welcomes Plant Manager Jon Mize.......................
Membership Report:
13 Advertiser’s Index..............................................................................13 Visitor’s Guide.....................................................................................14 New Members and Renewals.......................................................
Premier Imaging Medical Systems Receives ISO 9001 Certification: Premier Imag-
ing Medical Systems President and CEO Mr. Robin West stands with an uncovered Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner Machine that is in the process of being refurbished. To learn more about Mr. West and Premier Imaging Medical Systems, visit page 8.
Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce’s
105th Annual Meeting January 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation Training Center Hangar 127 Capitoline Drive NE, Rome, GA Register now on romega.com
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Upcoming
Community Events
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“Always, Patsy Cline” - Rome Little Theatre Black Box Benefit Location: The Historic Desoto Theatre 530 Broad Street, Rome, GA, 30161 Time: Friday and Saturday: Dinner at 7:00 p.m. & show at 8:00 p.m; Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand,“Always, Patsy Cline” returns to kick off 2016 with a twang. Benefits from the performance go toward updating and maintaining Rome Little Theatre’s production technology, light and sound design. VIP tickets (which include dinner and open bar) are available for Friday and Saturday’s evening performances for $67. General admission for shows is $32.
706-295-7171
Jan. 19- Feb. 5
Shorter University’s Student Art Exhibition Location: Arnold Art Gallery at Shorter University 315 Shorter Ave., Rome, GA, 30165 Time: 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy the wonderful works of art that the Shorter art students have produced in 2015.
706-291-2121
Feb. 6
R.O.M.E and Rome Symphony Orchestra presents “Birth of Cool” Location: Berry College Ford Auditorium 2277 Martha Berry Blvd, Mt. Berry, GA, 30149 Time: 8:00 p.m.
R.O.M.E. and the RSO present nine of Rome’s best jazz musicians in a re-creation of Miles Davis’ landmark “Birth of Cool”recording. Everyone will enjoy this premier performance by the No No Nonet. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students.
706-291-7967
Feb. 26-27
Shorter University’s Spring Musical/ Opera: Show Boat Location: The City Auditorium 601 Broad Street, Rome, GA, 30161 Time: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Come enjoy this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic in the heart of downtown, as Shorter theater students present “Show Boat” for their spring muscial. General Admission is $15, $10 for students or seniors.
706-233-7288
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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Greetings! It is with great privilege that I am writing to you as the 2016 Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce. I am truly honored to be involved in this great community organization dedicated to its mission: To promote prosperity and growth in Rome and Floyd County for and through its business memberships. As a small business owner of Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q, I found it crucial to become involved with the Chamber and its programs when I first moved to Rome years ago. It is extremely important to me that my business be part of a network of professionals that works to bring in new industries to the area. By bringing in new business, we are only making sure that our community grows so that our own businesses, both large and small, flourish. To celebrate the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce’s mission, Momentum Magazine focuses each month on community achievements in education, business, entrepreneurship, new members and Chamber happenings. We are extremely proud of the continuous improvements our members are making in this community. This month, Momentum Magazine features a newcomer spotlight on Jon Mize, the new Plant Manager at the Mohawk Industries plant on Lavender Drive. Under Mr. Mize’s direction and with the help of the Floyd County School System and the College and Career Academy, Mohawk Industries has worked to incorporate internships at the plant to further education efforts for a strong workforce. Additionally, this month, Momentum Magazine also congratulates Premier Imaging Medical Systems on receiving their recent ISO 9001 certification. As one of the largest medical equipment resellers in the nation, this certification will allow them to continue their story of success here in Rome and Floyd County. Congratulations to Mr. West and his crew! As the new Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2016, I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit the Chamber of Commerce located at 1 Riverside Parkway and meet the Chamber staff. At the Chamber, you will find an incredible group who are committed to the future of Rome and Floyd County. Sincerely,
Curtis Gardner (LR XXVII)
Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q 2016 Chairman of the Board, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce
Check the community calendar at www.romega.com for event details.
Mohawk Industries Welcomes Jon Mize as Rome’s Plant Manager
Jon Mize has been named new Plant Manager of the Mohawk Industries plant on Lavender Drive.
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anthers Football Fanatic. Tennis Player. Horse Lover. Devoted Husband and Father of Two. Along with all these things above, Jon Mize can now add “Plant Manager” to that list. Mohawk Industries welcomed Mr. Mize as the new Plant Manager in June for their manufacturing facility on Lavender Drive in West Rome. With his recent promotion within the company, the Union, South Carolina native talks about making Rome his family’s new home, and shares how changing his mind in college led to the great job at “one of the greatest companies he’s worked for.”
How does a Biology Major end up in Manufacturing? Manufacturing wasn’t Mr. Mize’s original choice when he started classes at Erskine College, a private Christian college in Due West, South Carolina. In fact, Mr. Mize said he originally planned to be a medical doctor and was following a Pre-Med track at the college. “Sometimes you just start one path and it leads you on another,” said Mr. Mize. “One day, about two years into my degree, I just decided I didn’t want to be a doctor after all, but I wanted to finish school. I stuck with biology. When I was a
senior in college, I interviewed with the textile manufacturer, Milliken & Company, and I worked as an automotive fabric manufacturer. I guess, as they say, the rest was kind of history.” Mr. Mize added that he worked for Milliken & Company for three years before working for Carolina Pride Foods. In 2011, Mr. Mize applied for a position at Mohawk Industries and started as a department manager for a plant in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina. “From there, they transferred me to Bennettsville, South Carolina, where I worked as that plant’s Business Systems Process Manager,” said Mr. Mize. “I stayed there until they asked me to come here to Rome.” Mr. Mize said that even though his entry into industry is a little unconventional, he does believe his experiences over the years has allowed for a seamless transition into his new role. Additionally, Mr. Mize said he believes that experience alongside an education make for the valuable setup combination for individuals wanting to go into manufacturing. That’s one of the reasons why Mohawk Industries has decided to allow high school interns to work at their company after the passing of Georgia HB 766. Before Georgia HB 766, also known as the Work Based Learning Bill written by State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Rome — teens could not work in January 2016
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manufacturing under state law. However, with passing of Georgia HB 766 last year, 16 and 17 year olds can now work in industry-related professions as interns. Taking that into consideration, Mohawk Industries in Rome has recently teamed up with Floyd County Schools and the College and Career Academy to recruit interns for their Rome facility — a move initated by the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce through joint Greater Rome Exisiting Industries Association and Education and Workforce Business Council meetings. Internship programs, like the one Mohawk Industries hopes implement, are also part of the community’s RomeFloyd 20/20 III Strategic Plan to “Partner K-12 schools and businesses to design real work and career experience for students.” “I always tell people that if they have the opportunity to intern, they need to take it,” said Mr. Mize. “That experience is worth more than its weight in gold. When you work for a company, you truly understand what kind of work you are really getting into. You can’t find that in a classroom necessarily. It’s just extremely valuable experience.”
Along with internships, Mohawk Industries has recently extended its nationally-recognized mechtronics apprenticeship program to participants in the Northwest Georgia area and throughout the Southeast. In November 2015, Mohawk Industries company-wide apprenticeship agreement was signed into affect. This agreement signifies that the Mohawk program’s standards meet national Department of Labor requirements and can now be implemented anywhere in the United States. This four-year mechtronics apprenticeship combines mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, control January 2016
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and computer engineering into one program. The program allows students to either culminate a certification or complete additional coursework to earn an associates degree in mechatronics. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a partner in local apprenticeship education.
Moving to Rome For the past seven months, Mr. Mize has been responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Rome plant. Mohawk Industries, he explained, produces floor covering products for residential and commercial use. Their products are sold around the globe. “Mohawk always produces other floor coverings like ceramic tile, laminate, sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl tile and hardwood flooring,” said Mr. Mize. “You can find our products at major retailers like Lowe’s and Home Depot, as well as at more than 25,000 independent retailers.” Mr. Mize explained that at the Rome plant, their focus is on yarn processing. “We twist and heatset yarn for carpet production,” Mr. Mize said. Mr. Mize said he really likes working at the Rome facility. He attributes that to the hospitality and friendly atmosphere at the plant. “Everyone here has a strong work ethic,” said Mr. Mize. “This has definitely been one of the best plants I’ve worked in and everyone here has made for that experience.” In addition to working in Rome, Mr. Mize said that he along with his wife and two boys, ages 5 and 2, have moved to Floyd County. His family has purchased a home with acreage in Armuchee. “I grew up on a ranch property with horses in Union,” said Mr. Mize. “I love to ride, and plan on riding here locally after we move our horses.” Mr. Mize also has a passion for sports. He is a self-proclaimed Gamecocks and NFL Panthers fan and watches both college and professional football during the season. “I grew up playing football and watching football,” he said with a
laugh. “It’s what we do. But I do think I might be the only Gamecocks fan in Rome.” Additionally, Mr. Mize has great ardor for the sport of tennis. He said that once he moved to Rome, he joined a tennis league. “I might not look like a tennis player, but don’t let that fool you. I’m really not bad at it,” he laughed. “I can’t wait until they get the new Rome Tennis Center at Berry College open. It’s going to be a really awesome spot for me to play and it’ll be on my side of town.” Mr. Mize said that while it wasn’t his original plan to move to Rome, he has certainly grown to love his new hometown. “This is absolutely a great place to raise a family and there is just so much to see and do here,” he added. “For example, not too long ago we took the kids to the arts and crafts festival, Chiaha, and were highly impressed. We also have gone to Wings Over Northwest Georgia and the boys got to see the Thunderbirds. There are just a lot of family-oriented things here in Rome. I love it here.”
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Premier Imaging Medical Systems Receives ISO 9001 Certification
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remier Imaging Medical Systems truly understands the importance of their customers’ satisfaction. That’s because as one of the nation’s largest medical equipment resellers, the Rome-based company knows their clients — physicians and staff at hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics and medical centers — are more than just customers, they are “heroes” who are saving lives. President and CEO Robin West explained that it was for those very reasons that his expanding company, which refurbishes electronic medical equipment, decided to go the extra mile to guarantee the quality of their products. The company recently obtained an internationally-recognized certification to ensure excellence, the ISO 9001 certification. “Our company has had steady growth of the past 15 years, and we’ve wanted to lay a solid foundation,” said Mr. West. “We’ve increased our business to the point where we are now selling around the United States and internationally, so we felt that it was important we set a quality standard for our company as a tool to keep us focused on quality and improving that quality. That’s where the ISO 9001 certification comes in. The ISO 9001 certification will allow us to ensure the quality of our products.” Premier Imaging Medical Sys-
Premier Imaging Medical Systems Quality and Compliance Coordinator Les Covington and Engineer Alan VanKauwenberg show off a refurbished mobile C-arm.
for performance and continual improvement. The ISO 9001 certification requires companies to have a superior business management model to make certain that customers get consistent products and services. “It’s important to understand that the ISO 9001 is not just a quality standard, but also governs our interactions with our customer and our customer requirements,” said Mr. Covington. “Our core philosophy is that we here at Premier Imaging want to provide a core product that will assist the men and women we serve who work at the surgery centers, hospitals, clinics, imaging centers etc. We want to make their jobs easier, so they can focus on what’s important. These surgeons, radiologists, anesthesiologists, physicians — they are heroes. We think they’re fantastic, and we want to take care of our cusPremier Imaging Medical Systems Warehouse Assistant Tommy Harris (right) tapes tomers, because our customers are down pieces on a machine to be refinished while Finishing Technician Jeff Meadows providing services to the community finely sands the paint on a machine in the paint and finishing room. that are extremely important.”
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tems Quality and Compliance Coordinator Les Covington said the ISO 9001 is based on a number of quality management principles that include a strong customer focus, motivation and implementation of management, processes
Premier Imaging Medical Systems Bio-Medical Engineers Marcos Miranda (left) and Dan Baker electronically test a piece of equipment to be refurbished.
when I was taking an electronics to MRI machines and CT scanners. course half a day at a college and Additionally, we also provide asset career academy. I’d go in at three management for doctor’s offices President and CEO Robin West proudly o’clock after school and work until and clinics around the Southeast.” holds a copy of Premier Imaging Medical eight o’clock at night. I was basically Today the company has matured Systems’ ISO 9001 certificate. repairing equipment, which is a lot to include 16 employees. Mr. West of what we do today. I did that until added that most all of the employees Mr. Covington said Premier Imag- I was in college when the company have continued to stay and work at ing Medical System started working went out of business, so I finished his business because of the familytowards an ISO 9001 certification in college and went to work for Gener- like culture. March 2015 and were able to meet all al Electric’s Medical Systems here in “Turnover here is a fourth of one of its requirements in record timing. Rome and then Hospital Corporation percent,” added Mr. Covington. “I The company was certified through of America.” always like to give the analogy that the National Standard Authority of By 2003, company growth al- everyone wants to work for a Mark Ireland and received its accreditation lowed for Premier Imaging Medical Cuban, or someone who really cares on December 1, 2015. Systems to purchase their current about their organization, and that’s “Because Premier Imaging is an 30,000 square-foot facility ware- definitely Mr. West.” international exporter, we elected to house at 100 North Avenue. In 2006, Along with the work culture, Mr. go with an international conglomer- the company grew to include a bio- West believes that his company’s ate,” added Mr. Covington. “Normal- medical division of the business to success rests on strong work ethics ly it takes a company a year and a half service all equipment used in medi- and determination of his team. to turn around an ISO certification, cal facilities. “I definitely think our success so we are very excited to say that we “We started to branch out from X- can be attributed to integrity,” said able to accomplish this so quickly.” rays,” said Mr. West, who purchased Mr. West. “If we tell someone we’re Premier Imaging Medical Sys- controlling interest in the company going to do something, we’ll die trytems was first formed in 2000 when in 2008 and the remaining shares of ing. Everyone around here has that Mr. West purchased half of an exist- the company in 2010. “We’re now mindset to not only meet the goals, ing company that originally sold X- a one-stop shop for doctor’s offices but exceed them with quality and ray film and chemicals, and serviced and retailers on all kinds of medical precision. I think that while you can X-ray film processors. Under the equipment. We refurbish and ser- say that is important in anybody’s Premier Imaging Medical Systems vice everything from defibrillators business, it’s especially true here.” name, the company began selling and servicing refurbished X-ray equipment in 2002. “I decided to own my own business after years of working in the Mr. Robin West and field,” added Mr. West. “I actually started working at an X-ray company the Premier Imaging Medical Systems team! when I was a junior in high school,
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GREIA Annual Meeting Celebrates Industry
2015 GREIA Chairman Eric Collins, Georgia Power - Plant Hammond, passes the gavel to 2016 GREIA Chairman Cathy Kerce (LR XV), JEM MFG, LLC. <<<President and CEO of the Kansas Global Trade Services and Chairman of the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business Karyn Page speaks on foreign trade agreements at the GREIA annual meeting.
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The Chamber’s Greater Rome Existing Industries Association hosted its annual meeting on December 8th at Coosa Country Club, celebrating the more than 100 existing industries in Rome and Floyd County and highlighting their involvement in the Chamber and the community. “Existing industries in Rome and Floyd County play crucial roles in the prosperity of Rome and Floyd County,” said 2016 Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Chairman Curtis Gardner (LR XXVII), Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q. “It’s extremely important that we recognize their roles in our community and thank them for their continuous support. With our manufacturers’ current jobs and investments, our small businesses also benefit.” Approximately 50 individuals from different manufacturing companies in Rome and Floyd County attended this year’s annual GREIA meeting. During the meeting, attendees heard from the President and CEO of the Kansas Global Trade Services and Chairman of the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business Karyn Page. Ms. Page highlighted the most promising markets to export, as well as the education and awareness of foreign trade agreements. Additionally, outgoing 2015 GREIA Chairman Eric Collins, Georgia Power – Plant Hammond, thanked the 2015 GREIA board for their service. Mr. Collins explained that throughout the year, the Chamber’s GREIA board looks at different ways to help support local industries by focusing on manufacturers’ needs. GREIA focuses monthly meetings on topics pertinent to manufacturing such as supply, safety, logistics, and workforce. Any manufacturer who is a member of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce is automatically a member of GREIA. Mr. Collins recognized Cathy Kerce (LR XV), JEM MFG, LLC, as the 2016 GREIA Chairman. “I am very honored to be chosen to serve as the Chair of the Greater Rome Existing Industries Association,” said Ms. Kerce. “GREIA is committed in ensuring that Rome and Floyd County’s economic future is one that can be competitive in a global economy, and I look forward to continuing that goal.” Manufacturers in the Rome and Floyd County community represented by GREIA provide hundreds of primary jobs so residents can have quality occupations to support themselves and their families. This substantial manufacturing presence in Rome and Floyd County offsets property and school taxes, meaning more money can be kept in the pockets of residents to be spent in the local economy through goods and services. “It’s a ripple effect,” added Mr. Gardner. “Employees of our manufacturers stimulate the local economy by living and playing in Rome and Floyd County, and that goes unnoticed. Oftentimes, it is these employees and their families who shop in our local stores and small businesses, eat at our local restaurants and use our local services. Having manufacturing in our community truly boosts each sector of the business community. Without it, economic growth would be minimal.” Special recognition was also given to Gary Downey, retiring Plant Manager of Bekaert Corporation. Mr. Downey’s leadership in rebuilding the Rome facility while leading a $45 million expansion will retain hundreds of primary jobs in our community.
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Pre-Legislative Breakfast
A. State Representative Christian Coomer (from left), State Representative Katie Dempsey (LR IV), and Ashley Koby, Georgia Power, listen as State Senator Chuck Hufstetler speaks to the crowd of nearly 100 people gathered at the Chamber’s Pre-Legislative Breakfast. B. Former Chamber Chairman Angie Lewis (LR XIII), Citizens First Bank, hugs Rome City Manager Sammy Rich (LR XXI). C. Mark Kozera, of Berry College (from right); Chip Hood (LR XXVI), Floyd County Schools and ForEvergreen Landscaping & Lawn Maintence; Floyd County Commissioner Rhonda Wallace (LR XV), Citizens First Bank; and former Chamber Chairman Craig McDaniel (LR IV), Toles, Temple & Wright; listen as delegates speak on the topic priorities for 2016.
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Floyd County Board of Education member Jay Shell (LR XXIX), Brewhouse Music & Grill (left), and Floyd County BOE Chairman George Bevels cut the ribbon for the new Coosa High School at 4454 Alabama Hwy. The new school was funded through the 2013 eSPLOST voted by Rome and Floyd County taxpayers.
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ANNA K. DAVIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
Anna K. Davie Elementary School Principal Parke Wilkinson (left) and Georgia Highlands College Dean of Natural Sciences and Physical Education Greg Ford cut the ribbon for the new outdoor classroom at the Anna K. Davie Elementary School. The classroom is a joint service-learning project by GHC, South Rome Redevelopment Corporation and Rome City Schools.
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1 Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce 2 Rome and Floyd County Library 3 City Hall 4 Clocktower 5 Historic DeSoto Theatre 6 Old Courthouse 7 Myrtle Hill Cemetery 8 Heritage Park 9 Tennis Complex Barron Stadium 10 The Forum 11 Rome Area History Museum & Welcome Center 12 Harbin Clinic Tony E. Warren
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