November 2015 Momentum Magazine by Rome Floyd Chamber

Momentum November 2015

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

Business EXPO Returns to The Forum Bekaert Reopens GE grants 123 acres to City

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The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Presents:

Business Expo

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FRIDAY, November 6th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Forum Join us for lunch and see the goods and services the Community has to offer. Admission $5 Children under 6 are free

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Table of Contents

In this Issue... Content and Design by: Carolyn McFry Chamber Communications Coordinator

4 Community Events........................................................................ 4-5 Letter from the Chairman...................................................................

Chamber News:

On the Cover

5 What’s that project? The Rome City Auditorium........................ 7 Bekaert Reopens............................................................................. 8-9 GE grants 123 acres to City of Rome.......................................................10 Chamber Happenings....................................................................................12 Business EXPO 2015 Vendor Breakfast...................................................13 Innovative Entrepreneur Competition..........................................

Membership Report: Business EXPO 2015 Chairman and Competitive Edge Owner Scott Wheeler (left) and The Forum General Manager Brent Poplin hold the banner for Business EXPO 2015. This year’s event, showcasing more than 80 local businesses, will be held on Friday, November 6th, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at The Forum.

13 Advertiser’s Index..............................................................................13 Visitor’s Guide.....................................................................................14 New Members and Renewals.......................................................

November 2015

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 highlight this mission along with focusing on education, community marketing and more. We are truly proud of the continuous improvements to this great community. This month’s Momentum Magazine congratulates Bekaert for the formal reopening of their 301 Darlington Drive plant. Momentum also features the General Electric’s 123-acre donation to the City of Rome as well as construction happening at the Rome City Auditorium. As the 2015 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, Jimmy Byars

Hardy Realty & Development 2015 Chairman of the Board, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

Community Upcoming Events Nov. 4 & 5

Gardening Study Classes in Rome Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church 1941 Shorter Ave. SW, Rome, GA, 30161 Time: 9:00 a.m. The Laurel District of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. and The Rome Federated Garden Clubs, Inc. will be hosting Gardening Study Schools, Course I and II. The courses are for gardening enthusiasts and for anyone interested in becoming National Garden Clubs accredited Gardening Consultants. The cost for two full days of instruction, an optional test, meals and snacks is $65. RFGC@Comcast.net

Nov. 5

Dine Out Rome - Step Up to the Plate Location: Rome Area Restaurants Time: 1:00 p.m. Dine out at one of 20+ sponsoring restaurants and support Action Ministries Rome. Sponsors are donating 10 percent of their proceeds for the day to support Action Ministries Rome programs. 706-291-7731

Benefit Recital: Expedition Winds with Shorter’s Music Faculty Location: Brookes Chapel at Shorter University Nov. 6 315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA, 30165 Dancing Under the Stars - To Benefit Time: 7:30 p.m. Network Day Service Center Location: Network Day Service Center’s Secret General Admission tickets are $15 each; tickets for seniors and students are $10 each. Garden, 402 W. 10th Street, Rome, GA, 30165 706-233-7288 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. An elegant evening of dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer with music by Greg Nov. 12 Robbins and The Pollard Greens Band. Xbox Revisited: Lessons in Leadership Tickets are $45. and Life - A Berry College Conson 706-291-2580 Wilson Lecture Location: Spruill Ballroom of the Krannert Nov. 7 Center at Berry College Shorter Football vs. University 2277 Martha Berry Hwy., Mt. Berry, GA 30149 of North Alabama Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Barron Stadium Robbie Bach, the Microsoft executive who led 300 W. Third Street SW, Rome, GA, 30165 the creation and development of the highly Time: 1:30 p.m. successful Xbox video game business, will The Shorter University Hawks take on the be speaking as part of the Conson Wilson University of North Alabama Lions at Barron lecture series. The lecture is open to the public Stadium. General admission is $12; $7 for non- and there is no admission charge or tickets Shorter students; and free for Shorter students, required. faculty and staff. Season tickets are also 706-232-5374 available. For all Shorter University Athletics, visit goshorterhawks.com. Nov. 14 706-291-2121 Fall Choral Concert Location: Brookes Chapel at Shorter University 315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA, 30165 Time: 7:30 p.m. General Admission tickets are $15 each; tickets for seniors and students are $10 each. for event details. 706-233-7288

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Fall Musical: Death Takes A Holiday Location: Callaway Theatre at Shorter University 315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA, 30161

Time: 7:30 p.m. nightly; 2 p.m. matinee Sunday

Death takes the form of a handsome young prince who falls in love with an engaged young woman and learns about love and sacrifice. Performed by Shorter University students. General admission is $15, $10 for students and seniors. 706-233-7288

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Nov. 20-21

Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an

The Nutcracker

Location: The City Auditorium 601 Broad Street, Rome, GA, 30161 Time: 8:00 p.m. nightly, 2:30 p.m. matinee Saturday

The Rome Symphony Orchestra, R.O.M.E., Berry College and area dance companies presents Tchaikovsky’s masterful ballet“The Nutcracker”. General admission is $16 for adults, $11 for students, and $8 for children. 706-291-7967

Innovative Entrepreneur Competition in February

Three finalists will be selected to present immediately after 2016 Confluence, April 14th & 15th.

For more information, contact Angela Devine at adevine@romega.com or 706-291-7663.

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Bekaert Senior Vice President of North America Rick McWhirt (from left); Greater Rome Bekaert CEO Matthew Taylor and City Chamber of Commerce Chairman Jimmy Byars, Hardy Realty; Bekaert CEO Matthew of Rome Mayor Jamie Doss shake hands Taylor and Minister-President of Flanders Geert Bourgeois at Bekaert Rome’s reopening. during the reopening celebration.

Bekaert Reopens Bekaert has officially reopened its bead wire production plant in Rome.

O G ce Bekaert Rome Plant Manager Gary Downey (left), and Bekaert

Diplomatic and government leaders from Belgium and CEO Matthew Taylor (center right) greet Ambassador of Belgium Flanders gathered alongside Bekaert international executives, to the U.S. Johan Verbeke (center left) and Minster-President of regional management and Rome and Floyd County officials Flanders Geert Bourgeois. at the 301 Darlington Drive plant on October 7th to celebrate Minister-President of Flanders Geert Bourgeois said it was the monumentous occasion. a great honor to attend the re-inauguration of the Bekaert Addressing a crowd of more than 100 guests, Bekaert plant in Rome. CEO Matthew Taylor expressed his sincerest gratitude “I’ve been very impressed by the dynamic and toward the City of Rome and the Rome-Floyd Economic entrepreneurial spirit of Georgia,” Mr. Bourgeois said. “We Development Authority, who he said were a huge help to selected Georgia as the gateway to the United States, and the the Belgium-based company. Mr. Taylor also thanked the Netherlands and Flanders are the gateway to Europe.” Rome-Floyd Fire Department, Rome Police Department Also in attendance were the Ambassador of Belgium to the and plant workers for their quick response in saving the plant United States Johan Verbeke, Consul General of Belgium from a destructive fire in November 2014. in Atlanta Genevieve Verbeek and Flanders Investment and Before the fire, Bekaert announced a $29 million Trade CEO Claire Tillekaerts. investment for modernization projects. State Representative Katie Dempsey (LR IV), of Rome, “We’re delighted to be able to recommit to having a strong read a letter of warm wishes and greetings from Georgia presence here in Rome, Georgia,” said Mr. Taylor. “Bekaert Governor Nathan Deal. Rome is poised to return as the preferred bead wire supplier “The reinvestment into this company will strengthen the to US tire makers. The team clearly shows their commitment corporation by retaining 120 jobs and investing an additional and determination in proving their capability and ambitions $16 million into its improvement and future growth,” Ms. to serve US-based tire makers with optimal quality and Dempsey said as she read Governor Deal’s letter. “It is service. Their ‘can-do attitude’ has been present in all phases businesses like this that make Georgia the number one state to of the reconstruction: from clean-up to repair and rebuilding, do business. I commend Bekaert Corporation for organizing to the installation of the brand new equipment and the this event and send my very best wishes for a successful and approval procedures during test runs.” enjoyable reopening.” November 2015 8

Congratulations

Gary Downey on your retirement! Thank you for your community involvement, especially your leadership at the Chamber.

Marshal Dean Oswalt chats with City of Rome Police Chief Elaine Snow (LR s City Manager Sammy Rich (LR XXI) speaks with City of Rome Deputy Chief vis Goss (XXIV). The Rome-Floyd Fire Department and City of Rome Police artment acted quickly to save Bekaert Rome during a November 2014 fire.

Rome Mayor Jamie Doss (LR VIII) made a formal declaration thanking Bekaert for their commitment to rebuild and stay in our community. “This investment will not only make the plant more efficient and cost competitive, but will also strengthen Bekaert’s ties to the community of Rome and Floyd County,” said Mayor Doss. “Bekaert has made a great impact on our community and I want to say thank you.” Mayor Doss then gifted Mr. Taylor with a painting Outgoing Bekaert Rome Plant Manager of downtown Rome by local Gary Downey speaks during the artist and Chamber member, elebration.

Chamber’s 2013 GREIA Chairman, Rome-Floyd County Development Authority member 2015 Community Development Division Vice Chair

Cheryl Riner Hodge, on behalf of the City of Rome, Floyd County, and Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce. Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Chair Jimmy Byars (LR VI), Hardy Realty, added that he hopes the reinvestment will allow Bekaert and Rome and Floyd County to see continued growth. “We are honored that Bekaert continues to be one of the primary employers of the community,” said Mr. Byars. “From a small business’s perspective, whenever a corporation reinvestments and recommitments in our community that means more money being spent in our local economy. Large manufacturers, like Bekaert, bring in highpaying jobs to our community and those employees end up living, playing and spending money right here in Rome and Floyd County. Our community’s success relies on these industries, so I want to congratulate and thank Bekaert for their continued support and role in making Rome and Floyd County successful.”

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General Electric grants 123-acre property to City of Rome

Current and former City leaders alongside current and former General Electric leaders pose for a picture infront of City Hall during the formal transferring of 123-acres in West Rome.

General Electric has formally transferred ownership of a 123-acre plot of land adjacent to the old GE Medium Transformer facility to the City of Rome. Current and former City of Rome officials met with GE leaders to celebrate the pinnacle moment of closing out the lengthy negotiation agreement. Rome Mayor Jamie Doss (LR VIII) told the group who gathered inside the Sam King Room of the City Auditorium that the city is very grateful to GE for its donation. The donated land, which was never used for manufacturing, is nestled in West Rome between Redmond Circle and Lavender Drive. “Be assured we will put the land to good use in West Rome,” Mayor Doss added. “There has been discussion about how the public could most benefit from this diverse acreage, which has forests and open fields.” City Manager Sammy Rich (LR XXI) explained that a plan had been drawn up by a consulting group in 2008 to show how the city could maximize the space. That plan included “passive recreational use” of the acreage including ball fields, walking and bicycling trails, and additional green space. “We may want to tweak those plans or we may want to start over,” added Rich. “There is really no timeline for development right now, so we have time to decide on what we can do to utilize the land.” Talks about General Electric donating the land first started nearly 17 years ago. Then City Manager John Bennett and former Rome Mayor Ronnie Wallace (LR IV), now of Heritage First Bank, worked together with representatives of Floyd County, the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce and legal representatives from Brinson, Askew, Berry Seigler, November 2015 10

Richardson, & Davis, LLP, to move toward developing a contract with GE officials. As negotiations were being made, soil testing at the site in 2000 indicated there were extremely low levels of PCBs in a drainage ditch related to storm water runoff. The property underwent numerous, extensive testing that have since shown the groundwater beneath the property meets stringent water quality standards. Additional investigations have cleared the property, and Georgia Environmental Protection Division has approved the land for both industrial/ commercial and recreational use. The contract finalized between the City and GE states that the City will take ownership of the land, and GE will retain responsibility for the groundwater quality under the site. GE site manager Cody Platt said the property transfer is symbolic of GE’s continual commitment to the Rome and Floyd County community. “GE has worked diligently over the years to address environmental conditions related to the site and to prepare the non-manufacturing property for re-use by the city, beginning with my predecessor, Richard Lester,” said Mr. Platt. “This is a great day and makes all of our hard work well worth the effort.” Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Chairman Jimmy Byars (LR VI), Hardy Realty said that GE continues to nurture their commitment to the community by investing in the Chamber’s economic and community development program, Partners in Prosperity. As a corporate citizen, GE continues to make use of the former plant as a warehouse and continues their environmental restoration efforts in Rome and Floyd County. “On behalf of the Chamber, I want to thank GE for their generous donation to the City of Rome,” added Mr. Byars.

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411 BROAD STREET

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Two Story, 5,775 sq. ft., new roof & HVAC. Second level is street level at rear of building. Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250

3,000 sq. �. oﬃce space w/ u�li�es. For lease, $3,000/ month. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

Investment Opportunity. VA Clinic income producing. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

2 story building. Bo�om oor leased. $600,000. Bill Summer, 706-346-1233

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Old car wash next to St. Mary’s Church. $475,000. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

Class A free standing, 4,800 sq. �. oﬃce building. For lease, $4,000/ month. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

2,000 sq. �. retail space next to ALDI. Centrally located in Rome. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

Three oﬃce suites. Available for lease. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

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3,648 sq. �. oﬃce space on 2nd oor, w/ u�li�es & janitorial. For lease, $3,344/ month. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

Armuchee Piggly Wiggly shopping center. Retail spaces available, ranging from 1,350 to 2,500 sq. ft. Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646

Nice oﬃce space in Old East Rome. Plenty of Parking. $109,000. Bill Summer, 706-346-1233

32,000 sq. �. warehouse with oﬃce space and sprinklers. For lease $6,000/ month. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

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37,000 sq. ft. building, 10 acres. 240 cubicles, training rooms, 255 parking spaces Jimmy Byars 706-506-9051

One suite available. Suite 105, $800/ month. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

Clocktower Square. Several suites available. Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646

34,000 sq. �. building, 395 �. on road 25,578 sq. �. retail space, zoned CC. $795,000. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

Chamber Happenings

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A. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Laura Wood, NW Georgia Living, chats with Debarah McCarley (LR XXV), Village Theatres, during Business After Hours hosted by Lawrence Plantation at 127 Winding Road SW. B. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF ROME: Sarah Jane Willingham, Barnsley Gardens, (from left) chats with Joseph Willingham, Keller Williams Realty; David Ward and Shauna Free, both of Coosa Valley Financial Group, at Young Professionals Rome hosted by Rome Cleaners, Cartridge World, Merry Maids & Pizza Hut. C. RIBBON CUTTING: Owner Ed Watters (LR XVI), River Ridge Escapes, LLC, cuts the ribbon at Little River Escapes Pool & Riverfront. Little River Escape’s Pool and Riverfront is a tiny home community located at 11987 Hwy. 48 in Menlo, GA, 30731. D. RIBBON CUTTING: Owner Michael Jackson, M.D., cuts the ribbon for APEX Direct Care, 506 Riverside Parkway #200. APEX Direct Care, formerly Your Personal Physician, provides affordable healthcare. E. RIBBON CUTTING: Matthew Munford and Kathy Willburn cut the ribbon for Miracle Ear, 479 Turner McCall Boulevard in Charles Hight Square. F. RIBBON CUTTING: Owner Alison Smith (LR XXI) cuts the ribbon for Perfect Dress of Rome, located at 2013 Shorter Avenue. G. RIBBON CUTTING: Owner Reesa Milton cuts the ribbon for Perfect Home, located at 2103 Shorter Avenue. Perfect Dress of Rome and Perfect Home switched spaces. H. RIBBON CUTTING: Floyd Medical Center Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Sonny Rigas (LR X) cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of The Cafe at Floyd. I. RIBBON CUTTING: CEO Greg Wilkes cuts the ribbon at Heritage First Bank’s grand opening for its downtown location, 501 Broad Street.

Advertiser’s Index

Business Expo 2015 Vendor Breakfast Business Expo 2015 Chairman Scott Wheeler (LR IX) (right), The Competitive Edge, talks with Jan Fergerson (LR IV), Ford, Gittings and Kane, during the Vendor Breakfast. This year’s Business EXPO will be open for an exclusive business to business networking for Chamber members on Thursday, Nov. 5th with a Regional Business After Hours, which will include members of our neighboring Chambers, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. On Friday, Nov. 6th, the Business EXPO will be open to the general public from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. General admission for adults is $3 in advance, and $5 at the door. Tickets are on sale now on romega.com

Inside Front Cover 2015 Business EXPO 1 Riverside Parkway www.romega.com/businessexpo 706-291-7663 ext. 313 page 5 Berry College’s MBA Program 2277 Martha Berry Highway www.berry.edu 706-236-2211 page 6 Georgia Power 800 Broad St. www.georgiapower.com 706-802-5000 page 9 Greene’s Jewelers 328 Broad St. www.greenesjewelers.com 706-291-7236 page 9 River City Bank 228 N. Second Ave. www.rivercitybankonline.com 706-236-2123 page 11 Hardy Realty & Development Co. 1609 Martha Berry Blvd. www.hardyrealty.com 706-291-4321

Renewals

2Work Staffing Anxiety & Depression Center of Georgia Ashton Staffing Badcock Home Furniture & More Baymont Inn Blood Assurance, Inc. Brewhouse Music & Grill Coosa Valley Regional Services and Development Corporation Cox, Byington, Twyman & Johnson, LLP Evans Construction Co. Fairview/ES Brown Heritage Corp Five Star Express Coffee Service The Free Clinic of Rome Grace Manufacturing Company, Inc. Harbin Clinic LLC Cheryl Riner Hodge, Artist Home Depot HPWP Consulting, LLC Immersion Pool Design, Inc. Innovative Counseling Solutions Jamwich JBM Office Solutions Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse

Lieberman Family Chiropractic Lifeshape, Inc. Liverett Fabricating Co. Lynn’s Uniforms Matt Medley State Farm Miller & Martin, PLLC O’Neal, Inc. Owens Hardware & Sporting Goods Co., Inc. Parker Systems, LLC PrimeCare Nursing Services, Inc. PuroClean Restoration Cleaning Republic Finance Rolan Business Machine Co., Inc. Rome Symphony Orchestra, Inc. The Salvation Army S.I. Storey Lumber Co. Studio 6 Skytop Subway Thermal Seal Duct Troy’s Bar-B-Que Unity Christian School VTI of Georgia, Inc. West Rome Christian Church Wire Tech Ltd.

New Members

page 15 Southeastern Mills 333 Old Lindale Rd. www.semills.com 706-291-6528

BB&T Mr. Bill Davies 201 W. Waugh Street Dalton, GA 30720 (706) 217-3703 www.bbt.com

Siglo Partners Mr. Jeremy Bruce 519 Broad Street STE 105 Rome, GA 30161 (706) 779-1401 www.siglosoftware.com

Back Cover Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers 312 Broad St. www.fgkjewelers.com 706-291-8811

Lavender Mountain Senior Living, Inc. Ms. Kayla Nelson 3232 McKinney Avenue STE 1160 Dallas, TX 75204 (214) 979-2700

Gutterdome Mr. Tony Casper 390 West Pike Street Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (678) 226-9888

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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

13 Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum 14 Chieftain’s Museum 15 Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau and Rome Visitors Center 16 Ridge Ferry Park GA -1 GA -156 17 Shorter University 18 Mount Berry Mall 19 Cave Spring US 27 33 22 20 Lock & Dam Park GA-53 21 Coosa Valley Fairgrounds 18 22 Stonebridge Golf Course 23 23 Berry College 30 24 Floyd Medical Center 26 13 14 25 GA-20 16 15 29 25 Harbin Clinic 17 GA-293 21 24 26 Redmond Regional 31 Medical Center 28 GA-20 27 27 Darlington School GA-100 20 28 Georgia Northwestern 34 411 GA-101 19 Technical College USUS-27 32 29 Unity Christian School 30 State Mutual Stadium 32 Georgia Highlands College 31 Saint Mary’s Catholic School 33 Richard B. Russell Regional Airport

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34 Georgia School for the Deaf 35 Downtown Welcome Center

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