HCCC 2018 February Newsletter

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A HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION

FEBRUARY 2018

YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS

HAMPTON • LOCUST GROVE • MCDONOUGH • STOCKBRIDGE

IN THIS ISSUE Chair’s Message

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Business Profile

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Calendar

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SBDC

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Leadership Henry/Youth Leadership Henry

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Henry Happenings

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Chamber Membership

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Business After Hours

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Business Boosters Luncheon

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Ribbon Cuttings

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FuninHenry.com Soft Launch 15

Comfortably South of Atlanta The Henry County Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice for the business community, provides quality services and programs that meet the needs of its members, improves the economic environment of the community and creates a legacy of leadership for the future.

Do you pay Worker’s Compensation Premiums for your business? You can save 7.5% on your premiums through the Chamber’s Drugs Don’t Work program. We will provide you with all the documents you need to participate in this program as a benefit of your Chamber membership.

9 TIPS for a Spectacular Race Weekend Race Weekend is almost upon us! Here are 9 insider tips on how to have the best experience for the entire family.

1. Free & Discount Kids Tickets Tickets for kids ages 12 and under are only $10 for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 on Sunday, February 25th and are free for MENCS Qualifying on Friday, February 23rd and the Rinnai 250 and Active Pest Control Benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 200 Doubleheader on Saturday, February 24th.

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Coolers If you want cheap food and drink at the race, why not bring your own? As the only professional sport in Atlanta that allows you to bring a cooler to a sporting event, your food and beverage can be as cheap as you make it! Pack ‘em, except for glass bottles, in a soft-sided cooler no larger than 14”x14”x14” and you are all set.

4. FanVision Add a FanVision rental to your weekend ticket for a chance to feel like part of the team. A FanVision controller allows you to not only listen to all the driver and crew chief chatter but also watch the race broadcast, 2. The Fan-Zone including replays, additional car The Atlanta Motor Speedway angles, driver stats and much Fan-Zone is the place to be more. And since everything is 7. Family Camping before the race! There, you’ll find delivered on a dedicated network, If you are heading to the race vendors, displays and a whole there is no downloading, no with your family and want to be lot of fun. Anchored by the buffering and no wait. Reserve in the middle of the action, check Fan Stage, the Fan-Zone offers your FanVision in advance out the family campground. activities and entertainment for through the AMS Ticket Office There are RV, pop-up and tent all ages. For the younger race and save more than 30 percent off campsites. These sites are located fans, the Bojangles’ Kids Zone the day-of-race price. near the main shower and provides games and fun activities, restroom facilities with 24-hour including go-kart racing, before 5. Peanut Butter and Jelly security and strictly enforced the race.

Milkshake quiet hours.

Let’s be honest. The food is often 3. Atlanta Motor Speedway the best part of any event. AMS 8. Perfect Race Weather Pre-Race Concert presented offers several specialty menu Guarantee by iHeart Radio items, but the one you want to February weather can be tricky.

Before the green flag drops for the be sure you try is their famous If you are concerned about Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 on peanut butter and jelly milkshake. purchasing tickets in advance, Sunday, enjoy a live concert. Your You read that right! This decadent have no fear! Good weather is Sunday race tickets give you access dessert is made with real peanut guaranteed. The Perfect Race to the show from your seat in the butter and grape jelly, the tastes Weather Guarantee is back for the grandstands. Those with Sunday combine to make a smooth and 2018 NASCAR weekend! If the pre-race pit passes get stage front delicious treat good anytime of maximum high temperature for access to pre-race activities like the concert and driver introductions! the year.

Saturday’s event or Sunday’s event

SAVE THE DATE!

51st Annual Chamber Awards Dinner Presented by Piedmont Henry

of race weekend fails to reach at least 50 degrees in Hampton, or if either event is postponed to a later date and you cannot attend and your grandstand ticket is not scanned, you can request a credit for the total value of your grandstand tickets for that day’s event, and AMS will place it in your customer account. You can then use the balance for any future AMS event or events in 2018 or even the 2019 NASCAR Weekend!

9. Jimmie Johnson Ticket Package If number 48 is your favorite driver (and even if he is not) you do not want to miss out on this special ticket offer. When you purchase the “Best” weekend ticket package for the 2018 Atlanta NASCAR Weekend, you’ll automatically gain access to a live pre-race Q&A session with the seven-time Cup Series champion himself on Sunday morning!

For more details about the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Weekend visit AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com.

Saturday, February 10, 2017 • Eagle’s Landing Country Club • www.hcccannualbanquet.com

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

JUNE WOOD

Wayne Lowrey Executive Vice President at United Community Bank 2018 Chair of Henry County Chamber of Commerce

Your Chamber at Work…

February is a month of special events Carter Public Service Award, the Voloccurring locally and around the globe. unteer of the Year and the Citizen of the On February 9, 2018, we will wit- Year. I invite you to attend as we give well ness the beginning of the Winter Olym- deserved recognition to these honorees pics in Pyeyong China as the world’s for their many contributions to our combest athletes come together to compete munity. and showcase their talents. These athOn February 16th, The Chamber letes work for years, training to excel in of Commerce will host the annual Stutheir respective sport. It is always fun to dent Teacher Achievement Recognition watch them compete at such a high level (STAR) Breakfast to honor our outwith the very best receiving medals for standing students and teachers in Henry their accomplishments. The next night, County. This is a great opportunity to February 10th, community leaders in hear these students share their thoughts Henry County will gather at Eagle’s about our community and their plans for Landing Country Club for The 51st Anthe future. At the conclusion, we will annual Meeting and Awards Dinner of the nounce Henry County’s STAR Student Henry County Chamber of Commerce. and Teacher.

While no gold, silver or bronze medThese are just examples of how the als will be presented, the Chamber will have awards nonetheless. At this meet- Henry County Chamber fulfills one of ing, we will recognize the recipients of its key roles in the community, that of the 2017 Business of the Year, the Billy working to provide a legacy of leader-

Partners for Progress.

interest in furthering business opportunities, promoting arts or leisure activities, working to enhance transportation solutions, helping to start and promote new business entities or simply joining an ongoing effort to improve the workforce of the county there is a place for you in One Henry. More information is available at onehenry.info or funinhenry. com. Or, if you would like, you are always invited to drop by the Chamber of Commerce building at 1709 Highway 20 W, and the staff there will be happy to There are ample opportunities for help you find somewhere you can make you to engage with the Chamber and its a contribution.

I hope you will join us for these affiliated organizations, and if being on the sidelines is not your style, you should Henry County Chamber of Commerce know of the many great things that the Events as we recognize the many good Chamber has underway. In addition to works of individuals and businesses all of the Chamber committees and rela- in our county. As you can see, we are tionships, One Henry has a place for just “Your Chamber at Work… Partners for about everyone. Whether you have an Progress”. ship for the future. By recognizing leaders in business and civic actions, we encourage many to work to excel in their individual area of influence. Through our leadership programs, Leadership Henry and Youth Leadership Henry, we believe that training our community in leadership skills brings real value to Henry County. Also, encouraging excellence by example is an efficient way in which to challenge and build leaders for tomorrow. Our awards recognize those who have excelled.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Paul Bowers, Chairman and CEO Georgia Power

About Paul Bowers Paul Bowers was named Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Georgia Power, effective Dec. 31, 2010. Prior to his current position, he was chief financial officer of Southern Company, where he was rated by Institutional Investors magazine as one of the industry’s Top Three CFOs in America. Bowers holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of West Florida and a master’s degree in management from Troy University. He is also a Harvard Business School Advanced Management graduate.

About Georgia Power Georgia Power works to be the best in energy generation, transmission and distribution.

Their goal is outstanding customer service and customer satisfaction, while providing power for prices well below the national average.

High reliability, low prices and high customer satisfaction are cornerstones of GA Power’s customer commitment, but it doesn’t end there. They are equally dedicated to giving back to the communities they serve.

Community Support At the state level, all chapters of GA Power are asked to support the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life and other cancer research-funding initiatives, as well as the Martin Luther King Day of Service, the American Red Cross or other blood drives, Earth Day and World Hunger Month. In

addition, the chapters are involved with specific local charities and events. GA Power also donates to support organizations such as the United Way, the Salvation Army, the United Negro College Fund, the American Red Cross and many other organizations of various sizes, all of which have a positive impact on Georgians across the state.

Chamber Involvement Georgia Power is not only and active member of the chamber, but they are an Elite Member. Georgia Power is very involved in the Henry County business community through the Chamber. Their representatives serve on the board and on various committees within the chamber.

The Chamber greatly appreciates Georgia Power’s active engagement in various advisory groups, committees and task forces to ensure that we stay relevant to the needs and issues facing our community. It is only through the involvement of our partners like Georgia Power, that we are able to successfully build and implement programs and initiatives to meet the needs of businesses and our community overall.

Awards and Recognitions The Salvation Army recognized Georgia Power with its national Fuel Fund Award for Georgia Power’s work with Project SHARE. Since Project SHARE’s inception in 1985, Georgia Power and its customers have contributed more than $68 million to help customers in need. Georgia Power has also once again been named to Site Selection magazine’s Top Utilities in North America for Economic Development list.

Georgia Power Company 119 Smith Street Jonesboro, GA 30236 (770) 603-5354 http://www.georgiapower.com

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FEBRUARY 2018

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THURSDAY

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5:30 PM BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, PIEDMONT HENRY

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8 AM HCCC BOD, BR

2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Wayne Lowrey, Chairman, United Community Bank Sharon Ponder, Chair-elect Bennett International Group Christy Chewning, Secretary / Treasurer, Central Georgia EMC Rod Meadows, Immediate Past Chair, Meadows, Macie & Sutton, PC Josh Duncan, Vice Chair for Government & Education, Edward Jones Morrelle McCrary, Vice Chair for Economic & Cultural Devp, RAM-Tech PC Solutions Laura Turner, Laura Turner, CVB Chair and Vice Chair for Chamber Development David Gill, HCCC President & CEO

CLASS OF 2018: Christy Chewning, Central Georgia EMC Patti Brown, SERVPRO of Henry & Spalding David Curry, Henry County Tax Commissioner Josh Duncan, Edward Jones Investments Eugene Edwards, President, Henry County NAACP Morrelle McCrary, RAM-Tech PC Solutions Greg Hammonds, Whaley Hammonds Tomasello, PC

Genie Moore Kedon Williams, Southern States, LLC Kerry Arnold, Heritage Bank Sharon Ponder, Chair-elect, Bennett International Group Linda Clark, C & C Fence

CLASS OF 2019: Laura Turner – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Sen. Brian Strickland – Smith, Welch, Webb & White Lincoln Parks – Web Mobile Fusion Shaun Mock – Snapping Shoals EMC Richard Sylvia – Chairman, One Henry Professional Services team

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Deborah Armstrong, Henry County Hospital Authority Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis, Superintendent, Henry County Schools Tony Carnell, HC Water Authority HC Development Authority Brian Andrews, Leadership Henry Don Dunlap, Youth Leadership Henry Mayor Robert Price, City of Locust Grove Mayor Steve Hutchison, City of Hampton

CLASS OF 2020: Scott Mahone, Mercer University

CHAIR APPOINTEES Kate Troelstra – Clayton State University Mike Griffin – Griffin Insurance Agency

Mayor Billy Copeland, City of McDonough Mayor Anthony Ford, City of Stockbridge June Wood, Chair, Henry County BOC Geoff Cauble, HC Development Authority

CHAMBER STAFF David Gill, President & CEO Lydia Pierre, Director of Communications Gary Sparrow, Membership Director Phyllis Reeves, Office Manager CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU STAFF Laura Luker, Director of Tourism Aisha White, Digital Marketing Assistant

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It pays to listen...

Cheryl Greenerl, Program Coordinator The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

Every time my husband and I go to his home town to visit family, we stop at our favorite local restaurant for diner. Although we only get there 1 or 2 times each year, the business owner has taken the effort to remember our names and includes us among his regular customers. The place isn’t very fancy and there are few frills, but we’ve been eating there for the last 10 years because the restaurant is clean, the food is always very good and the service is fast and friendly.

Despite the lack frills, there is usually a steady stream of customers who return each week because they can count on the consistent quality and value they’ll receive. But another important reason is

that they also know, trust and like the owner and his employees. The restaurant staff goes out of their way to establish relationships with the customers. They make you feel like you really matter.

I noticed that the staff members ask lots of questions; seek the opinion of the customers. They want feedback on the meals and encourage the patrons to make suggestions about how to improve the food and service. There is even and old-fashioned suggestion box at the counter. The best part is that they really listen and have implemented some of the suggestions. They understand an important principal about business. That is: customers like to know that businesses value what

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As a business owner, you’re not only responsible for providing the best quality goods/services possible but also to help customers to look better, feel better, be entertained, or solve a problem. So, to help them, you must be willing to listen and provide a solution.

In today’s competitive market, your product alone may not set you apart. Very often, what’s behind your product will make you stand out and make a name for yourself.

It may be the service, follow-up, and assistance you provide to your customers that keeps them coming back. Or it might be something as simple as asking them what they think.

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Leadership Henry class participates in Healthcare Day Members of the Leadership Henry class were treated to a full day of presentations, demonstrations and tours as part of Healthcare Day in December.

The class kicked off their December program with a visit to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in Stockbridge.

The group learned about the pediatric hospital system’s mission, services, challenges and how they are working to bring more services to the community. Children’s leaders Doug Hatterman, Beth Gansel and Laura Turner (LH08) then led the group on a tour of the Sports Medicine and Urgent Care facilities.

The next stop for the class was the campus of Piedmont Henry Hospital.

CEO Deborah Armstrong (LH17) welcomed the group and provided an overview of the hospital, its facilities, services and staff while highlighting some of the trends

and challenges in healthcare.

Next, the Leadership Henry participants rotated through a number of interactive wellness presentations, demonstrating the wide range of services offered to the community.

Following a terrific lunch prepared by the Piedmont food service staff, class members led their colleagues in their final Energy Bus discussion. Their leadership skills to the test with the creative Playdoh assignment!

Next, the class toured the Hands Of Hope Clinic on the campus of Piedmont Henry.

Led by Executive Director BJ Mathis (LH12), participants learned how the charitable clinic works in partnership with the hospital to assist underinsured and underserved patients address basic health needs and manage chronic illnesses. The class also visited Piedmont’s Radiology Oncology Center, led by Kimberly Stabler.

The facility tours continued with visits to several departments in the hospital. Jennifer Wolfe also presented on the Wound Healing Center at Piedmont and how they help patients with hard to heal wounds. One of the highlights of the day was a visit to the Neonatal Intensive Care unit, led by Kim Pace, where they saw firsthand where they care for their smallest patients. The class also learned about Cardiovascular Services from

Lynn Tobin, including a tour of the Cath Lab. The afternoon class session included several other healthcare providers that play a role in keeping Henry County healthy. Tisa Bright from the Henry County Health Department – and a member of the current Leadership Henry class – shared how her agency works to provide vital health services for the community. Amy Kuhns, Director of the Henry County Counseling Cen-

ter and another current class member, provided information about how the center offers mental health services to local residents.

The class also heard from Sharon Henley, Director of the Henry County Developmental Disability Center, who shared how her center assists residents with developmental disabilities with access, employment, housing and more. Andrea Mendez

concluded the day’s sessions with information on the Piedmont Foundation, followed by closing comments from Donna Braddy (LH99), Director of Community Relations for Piedmont Henry Hospital.

The January program focuses on Henry County government and will include visits with local leaders and tours of county offices and the courthouse.

but we also engaged and energized this group of young people to tell their friends, parents, classmates, church

members etc about the work that Hands Of Hope can do for those in financial need requiring medical attention.

Youth Leadership Henry applies what they learn The Youth Leadership Henry program seeks to instill the qualities of servant leadership in each year’s class of Henry County high school sophomores. We select our class of Henry County residents from a pool that includes all schools; public, private, virtual and home-school.

The common thread in our class participants and an expressed desire to actively work to make Henry County a better place to live, work, and play. To that end, we have been making our class members aware of opportunities to serve the community in ways they

may not otherwise be aware of – Saturday January 13 was one of those opportunities.

The Executive Director of the Hands of Hope medical clinic in Stockbridge, B.J. Mathis, wanted to ensure that her clients felt that they were being seen in a real medical clinic, a place that would build their sense of dignity, not tear it down. She wanted the institutional, hand-me-down look and feel to be replaced by a warm and welcoming facility. Reaching out to the Henry County Fuller Center for Housing (HCFC) for assistance, they were able to get two teams of high school

students (our Youth Leadership Henry group and a team from EXCEL Academy) to work under HCFC supervision, to relocate donated cabinets and repaint the entire facility.

Our class participants didn’t just paint; they learned about the vital role that Hands Of Hope has in this community. Founded

by Janet Turner when she realized that the folks she helped with her food ministry also needed medical attention, it has grown to a clinic operated on the campus of Piedmont Henry Hospital with regular operating hours that sees

folks that are unable to afford medical and dental care. Rather than go to the Emergency Room (the most costly care to deliver) for non-emergency care, Hands Of Hope allows the indigent and less fortunate an opportunity to receive quality medical care. The wait time is minimal at the clinic, and every person they see is one less tying up precious resources at the ER. We had a lot of fun and fellowship on the project,

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HENRY FURIOUS FIVE LEGENDS RACE FEBRUARY 10, 10:00 AM, ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Offseason Legends racing continues on the 1/4 mile track of Atlanta Motor Speedway!

Call our ticket office for more information and ticketing details: 770-946-4211.

PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND SALE FEBRUARY 16 – 19, TANGER OUTLET CENTER, LOCUST GROVE Join the FUN and find extra winter savings during Tanger’s Presidents Day Sale with a Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale. Shop your favorite brand name outlet stores! Visit www.tangeroutlet.com/locustgrove/deals for the latest sales information!

HAMPTON NASCAR HAULER PARADE FEBRUARY 22, 6 PM, DEPOT PARK NASCAR Qualifying Day MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES FEBRUARY 23, 5:45 PM, ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Kick off NASCAR weekend with an action-packed day of on-track activity from all three national NASCAR touring series on Friday! The day culminates with NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying to set the field for Sunday’s race. Call our ticket office for more information and ticketing details: 770946-4211.

RINNAI 250 AND ACTIVE PEST CONTROL 200 DOUBLEHEADER FEBRUARY 24, 1:30 PM, ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY NASCAR XFINITY & Camping World Truck Series Two races and one full day of fun for one low price! Take in an entire day of on-track action, filled with practice session from all three national NASCAR touring series, followed by a combined 450 miles of racing! Call our ticket office for more information and ticketing details: 770-946-4211.

FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 FEBRUARY 25, 2:30 PM, ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series One of racing’s most storied venues hosts 500 miles of edge-of-the-seat action when the sport’s biggest names visit Atlanta in 2018 for the running of the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500! Call our ticket office for more information and ticketing details: 770-946-4211.

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FEBRUARY

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This month, the Chamber Business After Hours will be hosted by Elite Member, Piedmont Henry!

Take this opportunity to come to this Business After Hours and learn more about their products and services while you mingle with colleagues and enjoy some delicious food along with some refreshments. Business After Hours are free networking events for members and their invited (adult) guests.

About Piedmont Henry Hospital Piedmont Henry is a 215-bed, not-for-profit hospital located in Stockbridge, Ga. and is staffed by 1,500 employees and over 400 physicians.

Specializing in emergency services, Piedmont Henry is a certified Primary Stroke Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center, accommodating nearly 85,000 emergency department visits last year. The hospital also offers cancer care, 24-hour medical and surgical services, rehabilitation and women’s services. Piedmont Henry is one of five Piedmont hospitals serving metro Atlanta. For more information, visit piedmonthenry.org.

Business After Hours is a monthly networking event designed to bring 40-50 business professionals together to meet and build relationships in an informal setting. Each event is hosted by a different Chamber member and is a great way to meet new people and see the diverse business community in Henry County.

TO HOST A BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAMBER AT:

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FEBRUARY

SPECIAL THANK YOU

2018

February 15, 2018 • HCCC Hudgins Room • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

TO OUR ELITE MEMBERS

Topic: Customer Service Sponsored by Southern Credit Union

Speaker: Monica Kauffman Pearson Monica Kaufman Pearson retired on July 25, 2012 after anchoring thirty seven years on WSB-TV. She joined the Channel 2 Action News staff in August, 1975 as Atlanta’s first woman and first minority to anchor the 6 p.m. news and announced in

Feb. 2012 that she would retire on July 25, 2012. Monica ended a run of more than 30 years as the Channel 2 Action News Nightbeat anchor in May 2011 when WSB-TV launched its 4 o’clock newscast.

She has received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University) in 1986 and another from Oglethorpe University in 2007.

In 2013, Monica received an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service from Young Harris College.

She’s also now a columnist for Southern Seasons magazine and has expanded into radio by hosting a program on Sundays from Noon to 2 p.m. on KISS 104.1, Atlanta’s best R&B starting in January 2014.

This luncheon will be catered by:

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2153 GA-155 N, McDonough, GA 30252 aeandmycatering.com Phone: (404) 909-5251 The discounted cost for this catered lunch for those who register and pay online is $12 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members.

An additional charge of $3.00 will be applied for those who pay at the door. To cover catering costs, no-shows will be expected to make payment.

About our Sponsor: The Southern Credit Union is a federally insured, non-profit financial cooperative that offers a complete range of banking services that well-informed consumers are seeking – but with a competitive edge for members. They generally charge less for loans and pay more for savings, so their members always get the most for their money.

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Welcome!

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Friday, January 19, 2018

MARKET SOUTH PROPERTIES, INC. Contact: Brande Smith 110 A Eagle Springs Drive Stockbridge, GA 30281 770-898-4899

GREAT CLIPS Contact: Angela Bone 1545 Hwy 20 West, McDonough, GA 30253 (678) 612-2940

TO INTRODUCE AND CELEBRATE YOUR BUSINESS IN STYLE, PLEASE CONTACT GARY SPARROW, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR AT 770-957-5786 OR VIA EMAIL GSPARROW@HENRYCOUNTY.COM

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Call or visit any of our twelve financial advisors in the Henry County area. To find an Edward Jones office near you, call 1-800-ED-JONES or visit www.edwardjones.com.

David R Dodd Jr. 220 Jonesboro Rd McDonough, GA 30253 (770) 898-1735

John H Dorminy IV, AAMS® 190 Turner Street McDonough, GA 30253 (770) 957-0250

Carolyn W Fraser 2863 Highway 155 Locust Grove, GA 30248 (770) 288-3377

Jeremy W Lange, CFP®, AAMS® 29 E King Road Hampton, GA 30228 (770) 707-2390

Josh Duncan The Commerce Building 2100 Keys Ferry Ct McDonough, GA 30253 (770) 288-4151

Ansley Sturgill 125 Westridge Industrial Blvd Suite 100 McDonough, GA 30253 (770) 957-9885

Lin Watts, AAMS® 305 Olde Towne Way McDonough, GA 30252 (678) 583-1325

Gerry Simon, AAMS® 130 Eagle Springs Court Suite B Stockbridge, GA 30281 (770) 389-8912

Paul D Rippa, AAMS® 2141 Highway 155 North McDonough, GA 30252 (678) 583-5090

David E Shofman 5487 North Henry Blvd Stockbridge, GA 30281 (770) 506-1994

Vanessa Conwell 4998 Bill Gardner Parkway Ingles Shopping Center Locust Grove, GA 30248 (678) 583-5079

Zondria Bond 2141 Highway 155 North McDonough, GA 30253 (678) 583-5090

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One Henry Arts and Leisure Committee FuninHenry.com Soft Launch The one-year anniversary of the One Henry Arts and Leisure Committee kicked off with a sneak peek of the new website.

On Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. the Arts and Leisure Committee held a Meet and Greet at the Courtyard Marriott (115 Mill Rd. McDonough, GA) to celebrate one year of being committed to establishing Henry County as a major arts destination. Though currently in the beta testing phase, attendees got a sneak peek at the upcoming “Fun in Henry” website, learned about the Arts and Leisure committee and networked with the community while enjoying Happy Hour at the Courtyard Marriott!

Leading the effort is Aisha White who serves as the Media & Technology Group Lead for the One Henry Arts & Leisure Committee.

The group is responsible for creating an engaging web presence to help promote the Arts in the community as well as the committee and its efforts. “We want to see the Arts and Leisure website serve as a resource where locals and those from surrounding areas can stay up-to-date on entertainment throughout Henry County.”

When it comes to being a part of the Arts & Leisure Committee and taking on a leadership role,

Ms. White has really brought a lot to the table. “I am glad to be able to contribute my digital marketing skills to the role of Digital Media/ Technology Lead in order to play an active part in the continual growth of Henry County and to see its arts culture flourish.”

But she is not doing this alone. Her group is made of a diverse group of experts in the field of media, technology, photography and marketing, who have all come together to bring this website to fruition.

They are also small business owners and entrepreneurs in

Henry County who believe that having a platform where residents can have one simple location as resource to find things to do in Henry County is a great need and would serve as a huge benefit to the community. The company building the website along with Aisha and her team is WebMobileFusion.

The Digital Media/Technology Group will be at the forefront of this process and will be maintaining the new website and providing the community with up to date information about the committee, projects, news and events related to arts & leisure.

They are asking all business owners and entrepreneurs in the Arts, Leisure and Entertainment

community to add their listing and events to the site and help test the site and explore its features.

To meet those that are involved and learn more about the Arts & Leisure Committee, check the committee page on FuninHenry.com, to find

upcoming events where you can meet the team, and get involved.

We are always looking for individuals who believe in our mission and are willing to serve and be active in their roles.

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