November 2014 Momentum Magazine by Rome Floyd Chamber

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November 2014

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

*Feature - Business EXPO 2014 *Small Business Spotlight - Pick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Deli Cafeteria *Newcomer Profile - Dr. Donal Green, Georgia Highlands

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TABLE OF CONTENTS November 2014

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Table of Contents

In this Issue...

Letter from the Chairman......................................... 4

Small Business Spotlight: Content by:

Blake Buford

Communications Coordinator Shorter University Students

Aurelie Gaborit de Montjou Jacob Bean For Advertising and Editorial Information: 706-291-7663

On the Cover

Pick O’ Deli Cafeteria............................................. 6-7

Feature:

Business EXPO........................................................ 8-9

Newcomer Profile:

Dr. Donald Green, Georgia Highlands..... 10-11 Community Updates..................................... 12-13

Membership Report:

Ribbon Cuttings....................................................... 16 New Members and Renewals............................. 17 Advertiser’s Index.................................................... 17 Visitor’s Guide........................................................... 18 (Left to Right) High School Leadership Rome Class XXVII students Maria Flowers (Rome), Samuel Bryant (Model), Sarah Franklin (Rome) and Zachary Plants (Rome) stopped for a photo with the “Dancing Flower” on Broad Street.

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Dear Chamber Friend, It is a pleasure to be a part of an organization dedicated to its mission, to promote prosperity and growth in Rome and Floyd County for and through its business memberships. During the course of the year we will continue to highlight this mission along with focusing on education, community marketing and more. Each month we will highlight our accomplishments through our faithful members of the Chamber. We will highlight our “Mom & Pop” businesses, entrepreneurship, small businesses, healthcare, economic development, manufacturing and so much more. We are truly proud of the continued improvements to this great community. This edition has a Small Business Spotlight on Pick O’ Deli Cafeteria, a Newcomer Profile on Dr. Donald Green, Georgia Highlands College a feature on Business EXPO and and congratulations for Mr. Gary Downey on Bekaert’s $29 million reinvestment. This edition also contains New Members and Renewals. As the 2014 Chairman of the Board of Directors, 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. You will find an incredible group who are committed to the future of Rome and Floyd County.

Sincerely, Anne H. Kaiser

Georgia Power Company 2014 Chairman of the Board, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

Community Events 8

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Business EXPO 2014 Location: 2 Government Plaza (The Forum) Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Fairview First Annual Gala Location: 436 Broad Street (Forrest Place) Time: 6:00 p.m.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Location: Ridge Ferry Park Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Georgia Guitar Explosion Location: Historic Desoto Theatre Rome, GA 30161 Time: 7:30 p.m.

6th Annual Celebrity Shootout Golf Tournament Location: (Barnsley Gardens) 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd NW

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NCCAA Victory Bowl Location:Barron Stadium Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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If you’re not sure what to “pick” to bring to that holiday dinner party, you could always pick... Pick O’ Deli Text by: Aurelie Gaborit de Montjou Photos by: Jacob Bean Mr. Jimmy Turner, owner of the Pick O’ Deli cafeteria, has lived in Rome since his parents moved to town when he was two. Mr. Turner’s dad opened Pick O’ Deli in 1982 and at that time, the business ran just like a typical deli. In 1986, Mr. Jimmy Turner bought the restaurant and after trying out different combinations of cold and hot food, he decided on keeping it hot with Southern comfort foods like country fried steak, fried chicken, and vegetables. At this restaurant, your food is served cafeteria style, you get to pick exactly what you want to fill up your plate. What makes Pick O’ Deli unique “We try to use the freshest ingredients possible,” said Mr. Turner. “We are also a very casual restaurant, no suit or tie required to eat here. We are unique in being one of the only cafeteria-style places around here. It’s like a family here, so many regulars have come here for years.” The restaurant industry can provide many challenges, but Mr. Turner has loved being the owner of Pick O’ Deli. “No day is really the same when you run a restaurant. Even though the place may not change, the people do. There is always something different happening, I like that challenge and I also like meeting all the different people. It’s also nice seeing our regulars!” Pick O’ Deli is a family run business and Mr. Turner says he has seen some November 2014 6

Mr. Jimmy Turner, owner of Pick O’ Deli with a plate of his favorite items.

of the same people for 10, 15, and even 20 years. “When I am able to be here in the restaurant, it is always a joy to see regulars walk in the cafeteria. We had one guy who used to come twice every day. He ate every meal here except for Sunday evening when we aren’t open for dinner.” The Holiday Seasons “I love the Holiday season, it is busy! Because we are a family business and we like to give back to the community, we like to do something special for our customers during the Holiday season. We are closed on Thanksgiving Day but the day before that, we have what we call the ‘pick-up’ day. We offer – family size – vegetables and everything that you can have during a traditional Thanksgiving. If families cook their own dinner but would like to order dressing, we offer the supplemental dressing, the green beans and the corn. We also have sliced ham and turkey. We have everything except for the whole bird! We have regulars who have called in for Thanksgiving dinners year after year.” For more information on Pick O’ Deli, please visit our online business directory located at www.romega.com. November 2014 7

Business EXPO 2014 All Seasons: ShopRome

It’s not a job fair, and you don’t need to be a business owner to get in; with food, fun and prizes Business EXPO is a chance for you to see the best of what Rome has to offer!

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Business EXPO is a yearly marketing event presented by the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce. It is an opportunity for both small and large businesses to network with each other as well as the public. Each year has a theme (this year’s theme is All Seasons ShopRomesm) and the 90+ vendors decorate their booth based on that theme. (This year expect to see snow, leaves, flowers and more.) Businesses set up a booth, usually with prizes and give-aways and interact with anyone who stops by their station. It’s a chance for the businesses to get their name out into the community, and for the community to see what businesses and services Rome, Floyd County and beyond have to offer. EXPO consists of two days. The first day (November 7th) is an EXPO Business After Hours, and the second day (November 8th) is the “open to the public” day. For the Business After Hours, Chamber members and their staff are invited to get a “sneak peak” of the EXPO event before it is open to the public. They are allowed to walk the showroom and interact with the different vendors. All nine of the food vendors (from Provinos to the Three Rivers Club) will cater the event. Annualy, this Business After Hours is the Chamber’s most popular Business After Hours. (If you’ve never been able to make it to a Chamber after hours event or even if you’ve been to one in the past, set your calender for this one!) Saturday, November 8th, 10am - 3pm is the open to the public EXPO event. This family-friendly event is filled with food, fun, great prizes and games. We invite you to come interact with the 99 different booths at this year’s EXPO. With nine food vendors and various vendors representing just about every industry, come see what this community has to offer! Turn to page 16 for a free EXPO pass for 2.

“As a small business owner, EXPO is such a great marketing opportunity. During Business After Hours you get to network with your fellow vendors and Chamber members and during the second day you get to interact with the public. Being involved was a no-brainer!” -Amanda Corbin, AllState, EXPO Chairman

(Above) Business EXPO is the Chamber’s business marketing event. Over 90 vendors get a booth and interact with the public. (Below) Provinos uses their booth to serve food samples. (Right) Each booth usually has information and “give-aways” for the public to take home with them.

Business EXPO 2014 Sponsored By:

“Business EXPO provides a tremendous marketing opportunity for both small and large businesses. We [Coosa Valley Credit Union] are proud sponsors of the event and look forward to it every year.” - Ron Tomlinson, Coosa Valley Credity Union, EXPO sponsor

“As a food vendor at EXPO we get the opportunity to have a large number of people try our food. Many people are trying it for the first time and we’ve gained many fans and restaurant regulars who have said their first time trying our food was at Business EXPO!” - Chuck Patel, WOW Wingery, EXPO Food Vendor

“At EXPO you see such a great diversity of small and large businesses. So many different parts of the community are showcased. It’s an event I love to bring my family to. You get to try different food and see the different businesses that are out there.” - Lamante Attaud, Tendo Technologies, EXPO committee

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With a background in human resources, it was by chance that Dr. Donald Green was charged with teaching a class. He enjoyed it so much he made the swap to education and hasn’t looked back since.

Newcomer Profile

Georgia Highlands College President

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worked with a lot of local colleges. One day, one of the colleges asked me if I would be interested in teaching a human resource class. I said ‘let’s do this!’ I walked into the class and I was the youngest in the room, it was all adults students, which could have been awkward but we had a great time. After that day I knew that I had found my passion in life. I decided to enroll in an adult degree completion program and after a few years I became the dean. Fast forward a bit and here I am today. It was great to discover the passion and excitement I have for education. Nothing changes lives the way education does. It has the most remarkable ability to not only change your life, but to change the path for your entire family. A family may unfortunately be socioeconomically disadvantaged, but one person in that family gets an education and they literally can change the direction that family goes, forever. It’s so powerful.” Role as the President of GHC “My daily schedule involves attending community Text by: Aurelie Gaborit de Montjou events, meeting with faculty, staff and students. I work r. Donald Green was born, raised and lived in on financial and political issues for the institution as a small farm town in Michigan for 30 years. It a whole. My responsibilities involve representing the was a discussion with his wife about possible institution within the community and the University places to move that Georgia became a sought after System of Georgia. It involves reaching out to destination. When an opportunity to work at Georgia companies, governmental professionals and economic Highlands opened, he jumped at the chance to relocate. development teams. Also, I work with other educational institutions to ensure that there are easy transitions for Passion for Education “I started working in the metal stamping industry high school students or technical college students to straight out of college in Michigan. I was a human be able to come here. Importantly, my job also consists resource manager for a metal stamping company and I of helping this institution to establish a shared vision

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of what we want to become and how Family Life we can better serve the communities “I adore my family, I have three kids, two of northwest Georgia. We are currently boys and a girl. Raising them, I tried to working on our vision for the college by teach them that they needed to go after meeting with faculty, staff and students. their dreams and pursue them. That’s My question to them is ‘What do you why our oldest is in Melbourne, Australia want us to become?’ By asking that we working to open a business, which is are crafting a shared vision that we can an amazing opportunity for him. Our all pursue.” daughter is at Columbus State University Vision for the College playing softball. Right now I miss my wife “Something that I enjoy is the and my youngest son a great deal because development of new bachelor’s degrees we are apart, but when he graduates that provide the opportunity for the from high school he will join me here as growth of current companies and the well. My wife Cathy is an amazing person establishment of new companies. In with a huge heart.” the past I’ve helped to bring digital animation and video game design Welcome to Rome degrees to institutions, molecular Dr. Donald Green! diagnostics, information security and intelligence, industrial technology and management. I would like to bring more of those opportunities to northwest Georgia. With Georgia Highlands being such a cost effective, high quality institution, the students who graduate from here do very well. I want to take that cost effective high quality education that we provide at the associates level and build those into baccalaureate degrees. We have two so far, nursing and dental hygiene, but now we hope to move to other disciplines that could best serve the entire community. Between now and the end of June, it is my intent to meet with 100 companies and ask them ‘What kind of talent do you need to continue to grow and succeed?’ Through higher education and young entrepreneurs, we could increase diversity of companies and businesses in the region. When you have increased diversity in a region, you tend to have less of Dr. Donald Green stands at the entrance to Georgia Highlands the ups and downs that happen College main campus. GHC was established by leaders of Rome when you rely on a few particular and Floyd County. Founded as Floyd Junior College in 1970, the Floyd campus (now Georgia Highlands College) has expanded to kinds of companies.”

Fun Facts Favorite Movie “Apocalypse Now. It is a very deep and philosophical movie, unfortunately it’s a little violent.” Favorite Television Show “Anything on the History Channel. I even listen to history podcasts on long road trips.” Favorite Book “The Bible” Favorite Quote or Mantra “The truth will set you free.” Favorite Sports “I love basketball, baseball and softball. Unfortunately I am horrible with racket sports.”

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Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus Delivers Speech

Dr. Muhammad Yunus recently spoke at the Rome City Auditorium. He addressed the importance of job creation and building social businesses. “You are a brand new generation. … you should always be telling yourself and believing it, ‘I’m not a job-seeker, I’m a job-giver.’ And behave like a jobgiver,” said Dr. Yunus during his speech. “We were so pleased for Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus to speak here in Rome,” said Dr. Willis Potts, University System of Georgia, Retired, Temple-Inland. “It was a huge win for the community and I think his message resonated with those who attended.” Be sure to check out Inc.com for Maureen Kline’s, Pirelli Tire, recap of the speech.

© Thank you to everyone who participated in our “geeky” activities during Rome Geek Week. Geek Week is a week long celebration of technology, innovation and all things geeky. The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Squaretable, chaired by Peter Terpening, FS Comm, planned events that encourage STEM education. Geek Week and the upcoming February Confluence Conference are a part of an initiative to promote innovation and technology within the community.

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Floyd County College and Career Academy student Alex Castro, 17, navigates a Parrot drone through a hoop in an obstacle course for “Game of Drones”.

The students of North Heights Elementary build cardboard cars for the cardboard challenge.

During the egg drop competition, participants placed an egg in a protective contraption and dropped it at a bull’s-eye.

Leadership Georgia Visits Rome Floyd County and the City of Rome thank the 2014 Leadership Georgia class for visiting the community. Events kicked off with a reception at Oak Hill, followed by dinner and entertainment at the historic DeSoto Theatre downtown. The class listened to a presentation by Southeastern Mills representatives and met with Governor Deal. They ended with a “When in Rome” dinner on the Chief John Ross Memorial Bridge and a dance party at the Town Green. The statewide leadership training program brings together young business leaders, civic and community professionals each year to build on a network of people inspired to work for a better Georgia. Diversity in gender, religion, race, occupation and The Leadership Georgia class visited the E.C.O. Center during their time in the community. geographical location is a key factor in the selection of applicants. “The Leadership Georgia weekend in Rome was the culmination of nine months of planning by Pam and Peter Doig (the Program Chairs), the local Leadership Georgia alumni group, and many other community partners,” said Angie Lewis, Citizens First Bank, a division of Synovus Bank, and former Chamber Chairman. “Everyone came together in a phenomenal way to make Rome shine! I could not have been more proud of our community and the program we provided.” “It was mine and my husband David’s sincere privilege to choose the beautiful Rome, Georgia as one of our five Leadership Georgia program stops,” said Commissioner Gretchen Corbin, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Leadership Georgia President. “Rome is known for its giving individuals, rich partnerships, and strong sense of community and therefore we knew it was the perfect place to focus our program theme: Giving Through One’s Legacy.”

Community Project Updates Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College

The Tennis Center of Goegia at Berry College continues to progress. The trees have been cleared and the project has moved from the land clearance stage to the design phase. Local firm, Cevian Design Lab is partnering with the global design firm, Populous. Finalized designs will be made over the next several months, with construction on the $11.4 million SPLOST project expected to begin next spring. “This is a great time to celebrate progress,” said Mayor Jamie Doss. “The city has always taken a hard line at selecting the best proposal no matter who it comes from, so to have a local firm [Cevian Design Lab] win, this is great news.” The Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College is a SPLOST funded project approved by the 2013 SPLOST vote.

Hampton Inn and Suites Work continues on the Hampton Inn and Suites. What was once a car lot has been cleared and is now being leveled for construction to begin. November 2014 13

Bekaert Increases Plant Reinvestment from $25 million to $29 million Bekaert Plant General Manager Gary Downey recently announced the plans to increase the Rome plant’s reinvestment up to $29 million. Mr. Downey told members of the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority that the upgrade will allow the retention of 120 jobs. “This change will allow us to retain jobs while we continue to reinvest in the future,” said Mr. Downey. Bekaert makes steel wire that is used in tires, rubber hoses and many other applications. The plant has been in Rome for 44 years! Congratulations Bekaert! Mr. Gary Downey speaks to the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority.

Be sure to shop at your local Chamber member grocery stores this holiday season! Use the mobile business directory at www.romega.com to find local grocery stores.

Thank you Kroger, Rick’s Little Garden, Publix, Sam’s Club, Save-A-Lot, WalMart, WalMart East Rome and GMC Value-Mart for your Chamber membership!

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Ribbon Cuttings

SportClips Haircuts Mr. Paul Rogers cuts the ribbon for SportClips Haircuts located at 315 Riverside Parkway NE Suite 120.

Network Day Celebrates 60 Years

Ms. Jenny Shealy cuts the ribbon for Network Day. They celebrated reaching a 60 year milestone!

Peachtree Planning Corporation - East Rome Mr. Rob Harbison cuts the ribbon for Peachtree Planning Corporation located at 1301 E 2nd Ave SE.

Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Presents

Business Expo 2014

All Seasons: ShopRomesm November 8th The Forum . 10am-3pm

Pass for 2

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Join us for food, fun, games and to see what Romeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to offer!

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Badcock Home Furniture & More Ms. Shannon Johnson 2507 Redmond Cir NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 584-7729 www.badcock.com

New Members

Georgia Secure Shred Mr. Ben Levy 501 E 6th St SW Rome, GA 30161 (706) 234-0759 www.gasecureshred.com

CrossFit Rome Mr. Jeff Holloway 314 E 1st Ave Rome, GA 30161 (770) 906-0176 www.crossfitrome.com

Easter Electrical Construction Co. Mr. Terry Easter 53 Winkle Dr Armuchee, GA 30105 (706) 234-0309

Spectrum Education, LLC Mr. Dan Caesar 7 LaDonna Pl SW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 252-4127 www.spectrumeducationusa.com

TMX Finance Mr. Logan Simmons 2328 Shorter Ave Rome, GA 30165 (615) 913-6590 www.titlemax.com

Renewals

Ashton Staffing Belk, Inc. Blood Assurance, Inc. BMA Contracting Service Brewhouse Music & Grill Certified Collision Specialists Colston Contracting, Inc. Coosa Valley Regional Services and Development Corporation Cox, Byington, Brumlow & Twyman, LLP CrossFit Rome Easter Electrical Construction Co. F & P Georgia Forestar Group, Inc. Georgia Secure Shred Grace Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Advertiser’s Index

Sienna & Bellini Mr. William Deason 2770 Martha Berry Hwy Rome, GA 30165 (865) 313-6627

La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant Ms. Diana Calderon 413 Turner McCall Blvd NE Rome, GA 30165 (706) 584-7299 www.laparrilla.com

Hodge, Cheryl Riner, Artist J Supply Company JBM Office Solutions Kaleido-Sno Lieberman Family Chiropractic Living & Giving Matt Medley State Farm Mercy Care Merry Maids Michael T. Bryan, LLC Miller & Martin, PLLC Owens Hardware & Sporting Goods Co., Inc. Pizza Hut PrimeCare Nursing Services, Inc. Pro Systems Clean Care R.O.M.E

Republic Finance Rome Eye Care, P.C. Rome Symphony Orchestra, Inc. S.I. Storey Lumber Co. Studio 6 Skytop Subway (Turner McCall) Subway (Shorter Ave) Surya Rugs Talley Insurance Services, Inc. Trees Unlimited Unity Christian School VTI of Georgia, Inc. Waffle House West Georgia Roofing, Inc. West Rome Christian Church

page 2 page 5 Harbin Clinic Berry College McRae, Stegall, Peek, Harman, Smith & 1825 Martha Berry Highway Campbell School Manning, LLP www.harbinclinic.com of Business 100 E 2nd Ave STE 400 706-295-5331 MBA Program www.msp-lawfirm.com 2277 Martha Berry Highway (706) 291-6223 page 4 www.berry.edu/mba Greene’s Jewelers 706-238-5896 page 17 328 Broad Street Georgia Power www.greenesjewelers.com River City Bank 800 Broad St 706-291-7236 228 N 2nd Ave SW www.georgiapower.com www.rivercitybankonline.com (888) 660-5890 706-236-2123

page 19 Southeastern Mills 333 Old Lindale Road www.semills.com 706-291-6528 back cover Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers 312 Broad Street www.fgkjewelers.com 706-291-8811

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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 12 Harbin Clinic Tony E. Warren Cancer Center

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