September 2013 Momentum Magazine by Rome Floyd Chamber

Momentum September 2013

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

Flower Power

*How a vibrant new sculpture bloomed on Broad Street *Georgia Highlands College *Kaleido-Sno *Alexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Froyo

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Momentum September 2013

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

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Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce 1 Riverside Parkway Rome, Georgia 30161 Momentum (USPS 395-030)

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All content by: Blake Buford Communications Coordinator For Advertising and Editorial Information: 706-291-7663

On the Cover:

In this Issue...

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

Education Spotlight:

Georgia Highlands College................................ 6-7

Small Business Spotlights:

Kaleido-Sno............................................................. 8-9 Alex’s Froyo....................................................... 14-15

Feature:

Deborah Smith, COO of Harbin Clinic..... 16-17

Membership Report:

Chamber Happenings........................................... 19 Ribbon Cuttings....................................................... 20 Advertiser’s Index.................................................... 21 New Members/Renewals............................. 21-22 Anne Gilbert, the daughter of Mickie Dobbs stands with architect Robert Noble at The Dancing Flower statue. September 2013 3

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Dear Reader, Exciting things are happening in Rome and Floyd County! 2013 has been a great year and we are delighted to share our community with you. The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce takes great pride in providing this publication to introduce you to our membership, manufacturers, small businesses and community. This issue features an Education Spotlight on Georgia Highlands College, Small Business Spotlights on Kaleido-sno and Alexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Froyo, a feature on Deborah Smith, COO of Harbin Clinic, the Town Green Fountain, The Dancing Flower and the Ambassador of the Quarter. This edition also features a Chamber recap and New Members and Renewals. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to take a look at the Community Calendar and experience the vibrancy of Rome and Floyd County for yourself. As the 2013 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 that is truly committed to the future of Rome and Floyd County. Sincerely, Doc Kibler State Mutual Insurance Company

Community Events September Rome International Film Festival Location: Historic DeSoto Theatre Time: All Day

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Chamber Events

YP Rome hosted by: Event Description: Named one of the top 25 film festivals worth Sweet Dreams Ultrasound Studio the submissions fee by Movie Maker Magazine in 2011, this is the Location: 200 Chatillon Rd 10th Anniversary of the Rome International Film Festival. This 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. is a walking festival with great mingling opportunities between filmmakers and festival attendees, filmmaking workshops, opening Geek Week Rome gala, filmmaker exclusive party, and student competitions. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Geek Week Egg Drop Competition Location: Barron Stadium Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Event Description: During the community-wide egg drop competition, teams will compete to construct a device that enables a raw egg to be dropped from the top of Barron Stadium in downtown Rome without cracking when it hits the bottom. Test your geeky engineering prowess by designing the most effective device you can think of! This is a free community-wide event, so form your team and contact Lowell Pratt at lpratt@romega.com or 706-291-7663

Geek Week Rome is a community-wide celebration of technology and innovation in Rome, Georgia established to unite Romans around common geeky activities.

Business After Hours hosted by: Melissa Storey Eldridge Agency Location: 415 Shorter Ave SW 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sweet Dreams Ultrasound Studio Ribbon Cutting Location: 200 Chatillon Rd 10:00 a.m.

C h e c k t h e co m m u n i t y c a l e n d a r a t w w w. r o m e g a . co m fo r e v e n t d e t a i l s.

Recovery Isn’t Simply a Goal, It’s Our Mission.

IMPACT the world

Unity Christian School • 3 year olds through 12th grades • College Preparatory • Biblical Worldview • Fine Arts & Athletic Programs

At Kindred Hospitals we understand that when people are discharged from a traditional hospital, they often need continued care in order to recover completely. That’s where we come in. Kindred Hospitals provide aggressive, specialized interdisciplinary care to medically complex patients requiring extended recovery time. We are proud to be a part of Kindred Healthcare, named a Most Admired Company by Fortune magazine five years in a row. Come see how we care at www.continuethecare.com.

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304 Turner McCall Blvd Rome, Georgia 30165 706.378.6800 • 888.487.9519 fax GA TDD/TTY# 800.255.0135 www.kindredrome.com Dedicated to Hope, Healing and Recovery © 2013 Kindred Healthcare Operating, Inc. CSR 168253-01, EOE

Proverbs 22:6

Train a child in the way he should go.

CONTINUE THE CARE

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 be received by the Committee on or before September 12th. If you would like to make a nomination, please contact the Chamber at 706-291-7663 or email Jo Ann Patty at jpatty@romega.com. September 2013 5

Education Spotlight:

Georgia Highlands ............................................................................

With a $123 million dollar economic impact on Northwest Georgia, 363 on-site jobs and a brand new RN to BSN online program, Georgia Highlands College has had a major impact on Rome and Floyd College since day one. Established in 1968 and opened in 1970 the school was originally named Floyd Junior College in homage to Floyd County (which was named in honor of John Floyd). Later shortened to Floyd College, it was in 2005 that the Georgia Board of Regents voted to change the school’s name and it officially became Georgia Highlands College, a name chosen to reflect the regional nature of the population it serves. “Now serving more than 5,000 students in the region, Georgia Highlands College became a limited-mission, four-year state college in May of 2011,” said Interim President Dr. Renva Watterson. “Shortly after receiving that designation, the Board of Regents approved our first baccalaureate degree, an online bridge program serving registered nurses who want to complete their bachelor’s degree. We welcomed our first cohort of 34 students into the program this fall. It truly is an exciting time for the college.” “Georgia Highlands has gained a boost in popularity over the last decade for multiple reasons,” Watterson shared. “We have smaller class sizes than large universities. We’re a part of the University System of Georgia and an entry point to USG institutions, as well as private ones. We have an engaged and involved faculty who are willing to work individually with students and provide a diverse array of student activities, clubs and organizations. ”We have an engaged and involved faculty who work individually with students when needed. There is free tutoring for students who need help. We have multiple sites with convenient locations and study-abroad programs. We also have a diverse array of student activities, clubs and organizations. There are no SAT requirements and it is an entry point to the USG. We’ve recently added the college’s first baccalaureate program by establishing the RN to BSN Program. It truly is the best bargain in education today.” “I think Georgia Highlands being in our community made college accessible for me in my situation,” said Dr. Julie Barnes, medical director of hospitalist services at Redmond Regional Medical Center and Georgia Highlands alumnus. “I enrolled in the nursing program and it truly became the launching pad for my dream of having a medical career.” “Georgia Highlands continues to have a major economic impact on this community,” said state senator Chuck Hufstetler. “For every job created on this campus there are two off-campus jobs that exist because of spending related to this institution.” “Put simply they offer a high quality education,” said state representative and higher education committee member Katie Dempsey. “To have such a great educational institution available to this community is extremely important.” September 2013 6

eLearning ...................................

GHC’s eLearning program provides convenient online and hybrid courses for students needing flexible class schedules. GHC offers Associate degrees online and in hybrid formats (Business, History, Psychology, and General Studies) and a complete set of USG core classes, and they are constantly expanding their offerings. “The college’s first four-year program, the RNto-BSN bridge, is fully online,” said Diane Langston, Dean of Academic Success and eLearning. Blackboard Collaborate (web conferencing software) allows students at our multiple campuses to work together with their major professors on specialized classes in particular disciplines, such as Criminal Justice. Students at our smaller campuses are able to take advantage of the courses and teachers at the larger sites, enabling more students to complete their degrees at the sites near where they live.”

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Technology

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Athletics

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Georgia Highlands has made The Division of Information big strides in providing athletic Technology Services at GHC opportunities for prospective continues to maintain cutting edge students. Now with a men’s technology for faculty, staff and basketball and baseball team, students alike. “The ITS staff stays and a women’s basketball and current with the latest industry softball team, Georgia Highlands trends,” said Chief Information Officer Jeff Patty. “We always strive has provided a great launching pad for many collegiate athletes. “Our to provide the institution with Lady Chargers basketball team put access to new technologies while together an inaugural season that maintaining a robust and dynamic included a 24-6 record and a #6 information security program.” national ranking,” said Assistant Within the last year, ITS designed Director of Athletics David Mathis. and implemented GHC411, “This level of competitiveness is a customer service ticketing unheard of for a first-year team. system designed to enhance the Our athletic division is getting admissions and registration process stronger and stronger each year for all GHC students. Recent and we hope to continue this trend technology endeavors include going forward.” In 2012, Georgia Blackboard Collaborate, GHC411 and the addition of a 3D printer in Highlands joined GCAA, the Georgia Athletic Association of the National the Floyd Campus Library, made possible by a donation from Brugg Junior College Athletics Association. They hope to add both a men’s and Wire Rope. women’s soccer and tennis team. September 2013 7

Kaleido-Sno

How Ms. Barbara Ware turned an inexpensive treat into a business that has been around Broad Street for over 20 years A former teacher, Ms. Barbara Ware found could say I have been a bit of a mission… to help give her way to Rome while her husband was still in the young people their first job, or to be able to give that military service. She looked around and saw few ‘second chance’. We’ve had folks on work-release, and places where she felt her kids could work during people who may have been turned down for other the summer. It was then she decided to open up a jobs… giving that opportunity to folks has always been shop that focused on a sweet, inexpensive treat, the important.” snowball. Kaleido-Sno “Rome was has been and originally my primarily always husband John’s will be a snowball home and so when shop, but this icy we permanently spot does have located here, some food dishes my parents and I to offer. “We did thought opening expand our menu a snowball shop to include some would be a perfect Cajun food but it way to give my kids has never been a place to work our intention to during the summer. be a restaurant. They worked here We wanted a for quite some place where time before moving young people (Left to Right) Rome High students Paola Colon, Maura Henley and Elizabeth on. I think working could sit down Bricker enjoy snowballs. here as teenagers with their friends, really helped them to develop into well-rounded, play games or use their computers. The snowball is higher achieving adults.” Though her children no a low-priced menu item, something everyone can longer work in the shop Ms. Ware said she’s always afford and with over 100 flavors we have something stuck with the idea of hiring young people or those for everybody.” Kaleido-Sno specializes in shaved ice, that may need that second chance. “I guess you New-Orleans snowballs and flavor profiles from New

(Left) Miquela Dowdy runs ice through the machine. (Middle) A news clipping from the store’s grand opening. (Right) Tesha Arnold picks from one of the many different flavors.

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Orleans. Kaleido-Sno also has mobile units that they can dispatch for different events. “With our mobile units we do festivals often. We’ve visited many of the different manufacturers here and one of them hired us for a full day. We took our mobile unit and went around and around the factory for 24 hours so all the workers could get a snowball. Berry College has hosted us at many of their events and Darlington as well…ultimately we love to go wherever people are having fun, snowballs are just an upbeat little treat.” Looking to the future Ms. Ware says it’s past time for her to retire but she’s not the type to just sit on the front porch in a rocking chair. “I hope to eventually find a really great manager for the shop. My three children are spread around, the closest one lives in New Jersey, and I would love to be able to spend more time with them.” Celebrating their 21st year, Kaleido-Sno is open year round and seven days a week during the warmer months. “The Chiaha festival represents the end of the season for us. After that we’re still open, just not seven days.” Find out more information on Kaleido-Sno in the Chamber’s business directory located at www.romega.com.

Ms. Barbara Ware Owner of Kaleido-Sno

***Did you know? The name Kaleido-Sno was chosen for the assortment of flavors they wished to have that would ultimately resemble a kaleidoscope. September 2013 9

Not Just For Show, The Town Green Fountain Provides a Great Way to Cool Off and Have Fun

estled on the banks of the Oostanaula River, Town Green provides a zen-like atmosphere for Romans and visitors alike to enjoy the beauty of the town’s riverfront. “The evolution of the Town Green goes back to around 2005 as the City was undertaking a planning effort to redevelop the riverfront and expand downtown,” said Assistant City Manager Sammy Rich. “If you view the Town Green from above you will notice the distinctive pattern of two rivers converging to form a third, which obviously represents our own confluence just downstream. The essence of the town green was to create a new heart for our downtown.” The Town Green Fountain was one of the many projects included in the successful 2006 SPLOST. The project was a joint effort with Floyd County. “The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority has been instrumental in day-to-day operation as the fountain has to be treated chemically just as a public swimming pool, which requires continuous monitoring and chemical adjustment,” said Mr. Rich. “The fountain has simply exceeded everyone’s expectations in terms of how much activity it would actually receive. Suffice to say it quickly became a favorite summer gathering spot for many visitors to our downtown.

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Dance of the Golden Flower

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t’s not everyday that you see such a vibrant piece of art pop up around Rome. The Dancing Flower, a memorial piece to the late Mickie Dobbs, now sits prominently downtown on the corner of Broad Street. “This sculpture is inspired by Mikkie Dobbs, who was a human embodiment of nature through her actions, movement and beautiful disposition,” reads the engravement beneath the flower. The flower, paid for by donations, was planned and given a huge push forward by previous county manager Blaine Williams. “Blaine came to me wanting to create some sort of flower in memory of Ms. Dobbs and asked for my help in designing it,” said Robert Noble, Robert Noble Architecture. “We spent time thinking and visualizing what a flower on the street should look like, how big it should be, if there should be several of them, what it should be made of and what color it should be. We knew we wanted it large enough to compete with cars, but small enough to be people friendly. We wanted to create a sculpture that had visual movement without physical movement. We wanted it to ‘dance’ on the street, thus the The Dancing Flower was born.” “She really kick-started the recycling initiative here,” said Anne Gilbert, daughter of Mickie Dobbs. “She loved planting trees and flowers and working to make Broad Street and Rome beautiful. She got a lot done in her time with the Clean Communities Commission and I know she would love this statue.” From concept to unveiling The Dancing Flower took close to two years to reach completion. Mr. Noble said traditional sculpture techniques were used to mold a clay figure that they took around to various groups and organizations, which helped them raise additional funds. “I think the flower is generating interest in additional art downtown,” said Mr. Noble. “After it was unveiled seeing some of the kids run up to it for a closer look was what it is all about.”

Business Expo 2013

Open to the Public

Saturday, November 2, 2013 10:00am - 3:00pm Children 6 & Under Free Booths are on sale now! $305 regular booth $330 corner booth

Contact Lowell Pratt to reserve your booth today! lpratt@romega.com or 706-291-7663 www.romega.com/expo www.facebook.com/businessexporome

I Scream You Scream

We All Scream For... Jimmy Day General Manager September 2013 14

lex’s Froyo Self-Serve Yogurt Shop is one sweet spot where you can feel good about indulging your sweet tooth. Answering the call for a refreshing Armuchee hangout for friends and family, Pat Vick opened the store with the community in mind. “It seemed like a natural fit for Armuchee,” said Ms. Vick. “From day one the hope was to be able to give back to the community and schools. Being able to hire young people and give back portions of our proceeds to schools in the area is what makes it all worthwhile.” Alex’s Froyo has a fundraising campaign that runs through the majority of the year. 10% of each ticket is donated to local schools. “When the customer writes the name of a school on their receipt, we total it all up at the end of the campaign,” said general manager Jimmy Day. We then write a check to that school, and we support all the schools in the area, not just Armuchee. We hope other businesses will see our example and potentially run similiar campaigns. Our schools can

always use extra help from the community.” Listening to feedback from their customers, the folks at Alex’s Froyo added specialty coffee to the menu. “Everyone kept saying that there wasn’t a great place to get coffee in Armuchee,” said Ms. Vick. “We added an eight-foot extension to an existing table that now serves as a coffee bar.” The shop now serves various coffees and cappuccinos. “Alex’s Froyo is owned and operated by your neighbors,” said Ms. Vick. “We believe in the future of our community and want to support growth in Rome and Armuchee. We hope people will celebrate this community with us, come by for a froyo and catch up with friends and family.” Self-serve frozen yogurt shops have seen a surge in popularity over the past decade. Partly due to lower calories and the health benefits that are attributed to yogurt, froyo has become one of the most popular desserts in America. Find out more information on Alex’s Froyo in the Chamber’s business directory located at www.romega.com.

"We believe in the future of our community and want to support growth in Rome and Armuchee. We hope people will celebrate this community with us." - Pat Vick

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Deborah Smith COO of Harbin Clinic From Rome to Carrollton and back to Rome, how Deborah Smith found her way back home.

ho says you can’t go home? Deborah Smith, the Chief Operating Officer for Harbin Clinic grew up in Rome, graduated from West Rome High, Floyd College and Shorter University with a bachelors and masters in Business Administration. She worked for Harbin Clinic for seven and a half years and after achieving her master’s degree pursued opportunities outside of the community. “I became the COO at Tanner Medical and then the assistant director at Emory Healthcare for several practices,” said Ms. Smith. “I enjoyed what I was doing but when the opportunity arrived to be back at Harbin Clinic I couldn’t say no.” On Finding Her Career “I always knew I wanted to be in a healthcare field. I grew up in a family of leaders, we had very nurturing women who were also very strong. We had men who were able to put together or build anything and when you put that together with a strong desire to serve the community it is fitting for me to be working back in my hometown as a healthcare executive.” September 2013 16

On Day-to-Day Tasks

“My day-to-day role is to provide leadership to the operations team. I work with the directors of operations and mangers that oversee the different practices and development of our medical group.

Deborah Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Harbin Clinic.

I must say it is great to be able to work with such an amazing group of people. I have always loved the culture here at Harbin Clinic, the long history of excellence in serving this community and ultimately the level of healthcare Harbin has developed. We have great leadership and just being a part

of this team is what I enjoy the most.” On Goals as a COO “Creating a team atmosphere is extremely important. There’s no one person that creates an entire culture at a workplace, leadership is not about the leader but about the people you lead. In the short time I’ve been here I hope I’ve helped to create an even more collegial environment. We truly believe in the all-for-one, one-forall method. Sometimes, in a team you work, but you don’t work together. Helping Harbin Clinic be the best working team possible is ultimately my goal.” On The Future “I hope to continue to be a part of what’s going on in Rome. I look forward to seeing where healthcare develops. There are a lot of changes ahead, challenges yes, but we’re very excited because challenges are a part of the fun of being leaders. Did You Know? While at Tanner Medical, Ms. Smith built and led teams that accomplished improvements to operational workflow, quality, patient satisfaction and technology. In part, as a result of her leadership, Tanner Medical Group grew to be the second largest unit within the Tanner Health System, with more than 400 employees, and scores of awards such as “Best Places to Work” in the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2005-2007, 2009 and 2011.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Grew up in a family of leaders. We had very nurturing women who were also very strong. We had men who were able to put together or build anything and when you put that together with a strong desire to serve a community, I think it is fitting for me to be back in Rome working in the healthcare field.â&#x20AC;? - Deborah Smith COO of Harbin Clinic September 2013 17

Ambassador of the Quarter

Missy Armstrong, Rome Cleaners, was recently named Ambassador of the Quarter by the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Armstrong was also the Ambassador of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2013 and 2012 Ambassador of the Year. “I have a passion for this community and what the Chamber does and I appreciate the participation of everyone involved. More than anything I just enjoy being at these events and meeting all of these different people.” Ambassador of the Quarter is a point-system based recognition. Ambassadors achieve points by signing up new members, volunteering at different Chamber events, attending ribbon cuttings etc.

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328 BROAD ST. • Phone 706-291-7236 Family Owned Since 1948

www.callromehome.com cindy@callromehome.com September 2013 18

www.GreenesJewelers.com

Chamber Happenings ............................................................................................................

................................................................................................................. rugg Wire Rope presented Georgia Highlands with a $1,500 check that will enable them to purchase a 3-D printer. The printer will be installed in the library of the Floyd Campus in mid-October and will be available to the community for free.

.................................................................... igh School Leadership Rome (XXVI) began their journey at the Berry Ropes Course. At this obstacle they have to lift each other up one-by-one over the wall until the entire class has made it over.

ruce Day, Habitat for Humanity, Bronson Long and Elijah Scott, Georgia Highlands listen to announcements during Business After Hours hosted by Georgia Highlands College Foundation.

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ina Lovell, VenueDog, introduces Geek Week Rome, a geek-themed week of activities taking place Sept. 16-20. During the week Romans are encouraged to celebrate geekiness of all kinds.

............................................. ary Majestic, Commercial Fluid Power, takes notes as Don Martie, Brown Cartage, discusses the new regulations in the trucking industry.

ark Upton, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, discusses highly-effective, low-cost advertising during the Small Business Action Council.

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Ribbon Cuttings ........................................................................................................

................................................................................................................. he Just Sports & Tennis team cut the ribbon for their 717 E 2nd Ave SW location.

................................................................... enise Miller cuts the ribbon for The City Market located at 137 E 1st St.

r. Melissa Davis and Ms. Deborah Smith cut the ribbon for Harbin Clinic Ansley Park Pediatrics located at 1013 N 5th Ave.

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eth Hughes cuts the ribbon for the Healing Arts Center of Romeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new location at 318 Broad St.

............................................. hris Griffin cuts the ribbon for Car-Mart located at 1401 Martha Berry Blvd. NW.

C lma Roman cuts the ribbon for Alma Roman - Alfa Insurance located at 322 Shorter Ave NW.

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Advertiser’s Index page 2

Brinson, Askew, Berry, Harbin Clinic 1825 Martha Berry Highway Seigler, Richardson & Davis www.harbinclinic.com 706-295-5331

615 W 1st St. www.brinson-askew.com 706-235-8551

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Greene’s Jewelers

Southeastern Mills

Cindy Green, Toles Temple & Wright

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333 Old Lindale Road 328 Broad Street www.semills.com www.greenesjewelers.com 706-291-6528 706-291-7236

Rome Floyd County 2960 New Calhoun Highway Commission on Children and 611 Turner McCall Blvd. www.callromehome.com www.unitychristianschool.org Youth

Unity Christian School

Kindred Hospital

304 Turner McCall Blvd SW

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Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority

Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers

312 Broad Street www.fgkjewelers.com 706-291-8811

1 Shorter Ave SW www.rfpra.com 706-291-0766

www.kindredhealthcare.com

706-378-6800

New Members - Welcome! Ashwood Inn & Suites Mr. Chirag Patel 2761 Shorter Ave SW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 378-9650

Hackett’s Meat Market Mr. Tom Hackett 1409 Kingston Hwy Rome, GA 30161 (706) 378-6000 www.hackettsmarket.com

Julie Svardh State Farm Ms. Julie Svardh 1515 Dean Ave SE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 290-9044 julie@juliesvardh.com

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New Members - Continued Pattillo Construction Company Mr. David Brazell 5830 E Ponce de Leon Ave Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (770) 938-4100 www.pattilloconstruction.com

Sweet Dreams Ultrasound Studio Ms. Kelly Gates 200 Chatillon Rd Rome, GA 30161 (706) 236-4100 www.sweetdreamsultrasound.com

Renewals ADF Welding & Medical, Inc. Advertising Dynamics, Inc. Allied Waste/BFI Waste Services, LLC American Red Cross Automax Rent-A-Car, Inc. B. Stevens Salon Blossman Gas and Appliance BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia Camco Services, LLC CiCi’s Pizza Community Criminal Justice Foundation, Inc. Connections Club Coosa Valley Chapter, Trout Unlimited Courtesy Finance, LLC Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC Dennis Heller, DDS Easter Electrical Construction Co. Elite Forming Design Solutions, LLC Enterprise Rent-A-Car Evans Construction Co. Floyd Farless, Attorney Firehouse Subs Floyd County Family & Children Services Floyd HomeCare FLOYD Primary Care Network Fuller, McKay & Salter, Attorneys at Law Ga Dept of Labor Vocational Rehab Program Georgia Machine Works, Inc. Greater Rome Bank Greene’s Jewelers, Inc Heartland Hospice

Charles and Lee Hight Home Instead Senior Care Jim’s Tire & Service Center Junior Service League Kelly Services Los Portales Mexican Restaurant Metropolitan United Methodist Church Mohawk Industries Northwest Georgia Public Health District 1-1 Old Fashion Foods, Inc. Opi’s Roadhouse Owens Financial Group, Inc. Perfect Dress of Rome Petz Enterprises Plainville Brick Company Servpro of Floyd County Sharp Business Systems of Georgia (formerly DocuTEAM) Spriggs Construction Co. Sunrise Community of GA Surya Rugs Team 360 Transitions Hospice Care of Georgia United Hospice VenueDog.com, LLC Warehouse Beverage Center Watters & Associates Landscape West Rome Baptist Church WG Wireless (Verizon) Williams Communications, Inc. Winshape Wilderness WOW Cafe & Wingery

Congratulations

Congratulations to The Lewis Chemical Company and OTR Wheel Engineering for being named in Inc Magazine’s 5,000 fastest growing companies in America list. The Lewis Chemical company was ranked at number 1,593 and OTR Wheel Engineering at 2,468. This is the second consecutive year to be named on the list for both of these companies. September 2013 22

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That Was Then & This Is Now.

Thank you for 55 wonderful years, we look forward to celebrating many more with you!

Forever Begins Here 312 Broad Street, Historic Downtown Rome www.fgkjewelers.com 706.291.8811