HCCC Newsletter May 2019

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A HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION

MAY 2019

YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS

HAMPTON • LOCUST GROVE • MCDONOUGH • STOCKBRIDGE

IN THIS ISSUE Chair’s Message

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Business Profile/Meet Joseph Henning

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Calendar

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SBDC

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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 Booster Luncheon

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Leadership Henry accepting applications for 2019-2020 class Leadership Henry, a program of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the upcoming class year. The program is one of more than 1,000 leadership development programs throughout the United States that works to prepare, involve and sustain leaders to address community challenges and improve the quality of life.

The 10-month program is dedicated to providing participants with an understanding of our county’s history, diversity, justice system, politics, government, economy, education, human services, and healthcare. Leadership Henry class members attend an overnight retreat followed by monthly programs focusing on various aspects of the community.

Participants are also involved in addressing the needs of our community through a legacy project of their choosing and a commitment to continuing to serve the community following graduation.

Teacher Induction Program Sponsors

More information about the program and how to apply is available at www.leadershiphenry.com. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2019 at 5:00pm including one personal letter of recommendation, one professional letter of recommendation and a completed Sponsor/Employer Letter of Understanding (if applicable).

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Youth Leadership Henry accepting applications for Class of 2019-2020 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.

Youth Leadership Henry is an annual program sponsored by the Henry County Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of Youth Leadership Henry is to identify emerging leaders, to bring them together in an atmosphere conducive to the free exchange of ideas, and to provide them with an enlightening educational experience. Participants are taught leadership skills while learning about the various government, economic and social sectors of the community. Upon completion of the program, participants will have an increased awareness of the vital issues and needs of the community and challenged to be responsible and engaged leaders.

Youth Leadership Henry is accepting applications for next year’s class. Rising sophomores should visit our website (youthleadershiphenry.com), or our Facebook page to get the link for the online application, and/or learn more about the program. You can also find out answers to questions about the program by emailing us at youthleadership@leadershiphenry.com.

Meet Joseph Henning Many of our members save more on discounts than the cost of their membership dues. If you are not taking advantage of these benefits you should look into how much it might save your business.

New HCCC President and Chief Executive Officer See Page 3

Save the Date!

The 19th annual Henry County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic will be held on Monday, September 30th, 2019!

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

JUNE WOOD

Sharon Ponder Vice President of Finance at the Bennett International Group 2019 Chair of Henry County Chamber of Commerce

Our Chamber…

May signals the end of the school year and the start of planning for summer vacations, family reunions and gatherings with friends.

It’s at this time when the question often arises “What is there to do here?” Despite being a lifelong resident I continue to learn about new opportunities for fun in Henry County. In addition to a family beach trip, consider opting for local weekend excursions and activities with your family as well. You will save not only on travel expenses, but you will find that Henry County offers hours of entertainment without a big price tag.

For adventure seekers, sign-up for a tree top excursion at Panola Mountain where, from the safety of a harness, you can climb to the top limbs of a magnificent old oak to enjoy a bird’s eye view.

Adventurers of all ages can enjoy geocaching, a real-world scavenger hunt that uses portable GPS devices to find hidden “caches.” Henry County Parks and Recreation, the Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Stockbridge all have caches hidden around Henry County. Atlanta Motor Speedway offers behind-the-scene track tours yearround which include two chauffeured laps around the track perfect for all ages.

If your need for speed requires you to be in the driver’s seat, a variety of driv-

Expanding the Possibilities.

ing/racing experiences are offered at the Speedway, including the chance to drive a NASCAR race car or some exotic luxury cars.

There is something nostalgic about wandering the rows of berry vines and bushes or through an old peach orchard picking fruit. In Henry County we are lucky to have multiple locations for just such an experience. At Southern Belle Farm you can start picking strawberries in April then blackberries and blueberries as we move into summer. Yule Forest opens in June for blueberry picking.

These great places offer not only a delicious reward but a fun family outing that can’t be found in a big city or a beach town. Take advantage of additional op-

portunities to enjoy the tastes of summer by shopping for fresh, local produce at the farmer’s markets hosted in the cities of Hampton and Locust Grove, at the Jason T. Harper Event Center and at the Downtown McDonough Farmer’s Market.

Just because school is out doesn’t mean the opportunities for learning end.

Henry County offers two free history museums. You don’t have to be a history buff to be drawn in by the stories told by the veterans who run the historic Veterans Museum at Heritage Park. While you wander through the impressive collection of uniforms, military memorabilia and rare vehicles, don’t miss the stories on display of the soldiers who wore the uniforms.

The whole family can enjoy an evening (or an afternoon) at Pin Strikes bowling, playing laser tag, bumper cars or…balladium. Never heard of balladium? If you grew-up engaging in Nerf wars, then you have the idea.

Need an evening out with the guys?

Did you know that in addition to great bowling and arcades Fun Bowl has one of the largest and most upscale billiards parlors on the Southside? Or how about a tour of one of Georgia’s few micro-breweries? JailHouse Brewing Company offers tours and tastings every Saturday. Once you have swallowed the last sample, the tasting glass is yours to keep!

If you just need a place for the kids to release some energy, Henry County offers more than 1,200 acres of parks with disk golf courses, playgrounds and walking trails. In addition to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary’s acres of animal habitats that are free to visit and their picnic pavilions, Noah’s Ark also offers unique overnight Adventure Safari Camps that let families get up close and personal with some of the residents.

If you have gotten some good ideas and want to learn more, visit www.visithenrycountygeorgia.com. Be sure to check out the events calendar too for special events happening all over the county.

HENRYCOUNTY.COM M E ET J OS E PH HENNING New HCCC President and Chief Executive Officer

(McDonough, Georgia) The Henry County Chamber of Commerce has named Joseph Henning the new president and chief executive officer of the business organization. He currently serves as president and chief executive officer of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce in Aurora, Illinois, a position he has held since 2005.

Current chamber president and chief executive officer David Gill, who has led the organization since 2012, announced his retirement several months ago and will be working with Henning through the transition process.

“Joe’s expertise and understanding of the important role a chamber plays in the growth and development of a community in terms of leadership, infrastructure and creating an inclusive, pro-business environment are the key reasons the search committee identified him as the right leader for Henry County,” according to Sharon Ponder, 2019 chair of the chamber and vice president of finance for Bennett International Group. “The chamber has a solid foundation that David, the internal team, and our membership have established over the years. The search committee and the board of directors are committed to continuing the long tradition of a strong business-focused organization.”

Henning served as chair of the National Board of Trustees for the US Chamber Institute for Organization Management in 2016-17 and continues as an instructor for classes throughout the country. The Institute is renowned as the leading training program for chamber executives. He is also recognized as the catalyst behind the Aurora Regional Chamber achieving the highest award in the industry with a five-star accreditation distinction by the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation in 2012 and re-affirmed in 2017.

“The Henry County Chamber position is a great opportunity for me to put my skillsets to work in a very fast-paced, growing area,” says Henning. “Georgia is known for its progressive business climate and I look forward to working with the leaders in Henry County, the region and state to build an even stronger chamber. I believe my experiences in Aurora, which is a suburb of Chicago, will match the needs well in Henry County. I look forward to becoming a part of the leadership team in the community.”

David Curry Henry County Tax Commissioner www.henrytc.org

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Summit Racing Equipment — The Performance Hub of Georgia

About Summit Racing Equipment

Enter the Summit Racing Equipment store in McDonough and you’ve stepped into the world of motor sports, a multi-billion-dollar industry in the US that consists largely of owners and athletes whose athletic abilities are based singularly on how fast their car can go. Some professionals and many hobbyists and enthusiasts account for a large share of the traffic on any given day at Summit – folks who buy, trade, swap, repair, restore and race motor vehicles, to earn bragging rights as much or more than cash winnings.

The sport in its many forms is the driving force behind the thriving market at Summit – a constant flow of people coming in to buy parts that will keep their engines humming and chassis’ looking like new.

“We sell fun,” says Steve Kester, Retail Store Manager for Summit, referring to his customer’s passion for the bevy of priceless classics and supercar showcases, expo’s, cruise events, and spectator entertainment scheduled weekly at Summit throughout the year. The variety of amusement draws hundreds of owners, enthusiasts, and spectators alike. The Summit held its most popular event of the year in April featuring their ongoing partnership with the Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Annual Summit Racing Equipment Atlanta Motorama. They will be showcasing the AMS Pace Car at a one of their Friday night drag racing events, May – August, and their Monday night cruise events which run through October.

Steve is a collector of eight restored automobiles including a1968 green Lemans purchased new for his mom from Altanta’s old Boomershine Pontiac. “I love the sport too,” Steve understates.

Standing beneath the “Swamp Rat 15” display, built by the drag racing, legendary Don Garlits, which is

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Retail Store Manager

Senior Manager, Order Fulfillment Center/ Facilities

Location: 20 King Mill Rd. McDonough, GA 30253

This fully restored Rod is on loan to Summit and displays on a lift in the Summit showroom.

suspended high above the expansive showroom floor, Tony Longshore, talks about the outbound and inbound call center that he manages as the Senior Manager of Order Fulfillment Center/Facilities. The operation houses over 75 employees in the same building as the retail showroom and represents the organization’s core business, a robust nationwide mail order parts delivery service. Tony is a native of Henry County and volunteers as a basketball coach at Creekside Christian Academy.

Community Involvement

Tony and Steve are proud of their back pack program providing school supplies annually for elementary school children. The program is a

The “Swamp Rat 15,” the first dragster built to successfully drive with the engine in the back, is on display high above the Summit showroom floor.

joint effort carried out by Summit and their three sister stores in Sparks, NV; Arlington, TX; and Tallmadge, OH, their corporate headerquarters. They are responsible for many of the tools used in automotive training at the Southern Crescent Technical College and at the Henry County High School Academy for Advanced Studies. And they provide sponsorship support for Henry County Police and Fire Departments in active shooter training.

Chamber Involvement

Chamber members since 2006, Tony and Steve were recently spotted at a Chamber Business Booster Luncheon and proclaimed that they are looking to become more involved.

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MEMORIAL DAY CHAMBER CLOSED

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sharon Ponder, Chair, Bennett International Group Christy Chewning, Chair-elect, Central Georgia EMC Shaun Mock, Secretary/Treasurer, Snapping Shoals EMC Laura Turner, CVB Chair, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Wayne Lowrey, Immediate Past Chairman, United Community Bank Josh Duncan, Vice Chair for Government and Education, F5 Financial Morrelle McCrary, Vice Chair for Economic and Cultural Development, RAM-Tech PC Solutions Scott Mahone, Vice Chair for Chamber Development, Mercer University David Gill, HCCC President and CEO

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CLASS OF 2019: Laura Turner, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Sen. Brian Strickland, Smith, Welch, Webb and White Shaun Mock, Snapping Shoals EMC Lincoln Parks, Web Mobile Fusion Richard Sylvia, Chairman, One Henry Professional Services team David Campbell, Georgia Power CLASS OF 2020: Scott Mahone, Mercer University Genie Moore, Mary Kay Consultant Kedon Williams, Southern States, LLC Kerry Arnold, Heritage Bank Sharon Ponder, Bennett International Group Linda Clark, C&C Fence CLASS OF 2021: Josh Duncan, F5 Financial

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Morrelle McCrary, RAM-Tech PC Solutions Christy Chewning, Central Georgia EMC Dr. Elna Poulard, Family Support Circle Kevin Demmitt, Clayton State University Lorrie Harrison-Amis, Kaiser Permanente

CHAIR APPOINTEES Brandon Hutchison, Atlanta Motor Speedway Dr. Murray Williams, Southern Crescent Technical College Brent Huckaby, BB&T EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Deborah Armstrong, Henry County Hospital Authority Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis, Superintendent Henry County Schools Tony Carnell, HC Water Authority Angie Sorrow, Leadership Henry, Chair Trisha Colpetzer, Leadership Henry Representative Don Dunlap, Youth Leadership Henry, Chair

Mayor Robert Price, City of Locust Grove Mayor Steve Hutchison, City of Hampton Mayor Billy Copeland, City of McDonough Mayor Anthony Ford, City of Stockbridge June Wood – Chair, Henry County Board of Commissioners Leonard Sledge, Henry County Development Authority

CHAMBER STAFF David Gill, President & CEO Barbara Ingram, 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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Motivating Multiple Generations

By Doug McElhaney Business Consultant ages. I continue to survey them to stay in tune with their needs. If you want to retain, recruit and motivate the current work force, especially the younger workers, you must consider these current perks.

The first perk is flextime.

Many employees enjoy coming and going as needed. As long as expectations are met and projects completed, several companies are giving more flexibility to employees.

Some large tech companies give their employees flextime and allow a four-day work week. This a great recruiting and retention tool. The second perk is advancement.

Employees want opportunities for

advancement while being challenged with other tasks. Many enjoy instant gratification while solving complex problems. The last perk will be the ability to socialize. Even though the main current media of communication is texting; most employees enjoy meeting and interacting with others.

In summary, the way we motivate others has not changed, but the needs

have. Every generation’s needs change due to technology, culture and values.

So, consider these perks when recruiting and training employees.

Lastly, never forget the Golden Rule; Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,”. All generations expect common decencies. For additional assistance, feel free to contact UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University.

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In order to motivate any generation, the main objective is to meet their needs.

Anyone can be motivated once their needs are met and considered. So, there is one expected similarity between baby boomers, Generation X and millennials. The most common similarity is money. However, money as a motivator, may or may not rank as number one. I have spent hours in classrooms educating college students of all

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CHAMBER BRIEFS Learn about the great things that are happening in our community…

Gordon State College Adds New Staff Members Montrese Adger Fuller Montrese Adger Fuller has been named Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Gordon State College.

As Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Adger Fuller will be responsible for directing Gordon’s institutional advancement, external relations, communications, and marketing functions. She joined the Gordon State College team on March 18.

Megan M. Davidson Megan M. Davidson has been named Vice President of Finance and Administration for Gordon State College.

As Vice President of Finance and Administration, Davidson will be responsible for directing Gordon’s finance and administrative operations, serve as the chief business officer, and be a part of the President’s Executive Leadership Team. Davidson will supervise, guide and provide oversight to operational units including fiscal affairs, budget, public safety, facilities, information technology, auxiliary services, and purchasing. She joined the Gordon State College team on March 1.

Operation Lunchbox launches first mobile/ on-site food bank at Locust Grove High School Operation Lunchbox recently started an on-site food bank in the Locust Grove School clusters. The food bank is located in the Locust Grove High School. They are now able to give healthier food options for the students. Their goal is to have a food bank in each school cluster by the next school year. Partners and volunteers are needed. Text LUNCHBOX to 77977 to donate.

If you are a Chamber member with good news to share, send your logo and/or photo and information to bingram@henrycounty.com and let us spread the word!

On Saturday, April 13th, the Youth Leadership Henry Class of 2019 was treated to a personal tour of the county by our very own Henry County Historian, Gene Morris. It is wildly fascinating to see the County through the eyes of history, learning the how’s and why’s of where the County is today, literally and figuratively. From the bottomless well of knowledge that Mr. Morris imparted on our students during the tour the class was especially interested in how the names of their school’s came to be. After the tour the class discussed their personal lineage and explored how their relatives each impacted the world we live in today.

In the afternoon the students visited the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation located in Hampton. The students had a wild ride in the Huey Helicopter with open doors and spectacular views of Henry County!

HC Historian, Gene Morris teaching Henry County history.

Helicopter rides for each group

In flight high above Henry County!

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Youth Leadership Class of 2019 Community Project Helps A Friend’s House Currently in Henry County, transitional residential space for foster youth from the ages of 17.5 to 21 years old is not available. Through partnering with A Friend’s House, the Leadership Henry Class of 2019 is helping to fill this need by transforming two rooms within AFH into Independent Living areas. Largely completed, the scope of work to transform the selected area in A Friend’s House into a two room Independent Living Space included: INTERIOR: • Replace Cabinets • Add New Sink & Dishwasher • Install Plank Flooring • Remove Doors / Add Wall EXTERIOR: • Add New Exterior Door & Window FINAL TOUCHES: • Furnish & Decorate Space Work was conducted by an ADA certified General Contractor Licensed in the State of Georgia The LH Class of 2019 adopted the project to assist A Friend’s House after becoming aware of the dire statistics concerning the future of youth aging out of foster care without a transitional program: 30% become incarcerated, only 5% attend college and 35% become homeless. The Class of 2019 set a goal of raising $30,000 to cover the costs of the project.

A Friend’s House, Inc. is a shelter for children in crisis located in Henry County, Georgia, primarily serving children ages 12-18. In 1995, a group of Henry County citizens decided to take a stand for abused, neglected and abandoned children. The result was A Friend’s House. Since opening in 1998, over 2,053 children have been served. The shelter has

The Leadership Henry Class of 2019 Community Project gave sponsors the opportunity to have their names displayed on an abstract art installment in the final living space in A Friend’s House. two wings, a girl’s wing and a boy’s wing and can accommodate up to 24 residents. It is the only emergency shelter for at-risk children in Henry County and several surrounding counties.

Donors were given the opportunity to have their names displayed on an abstract art installment in the final living space inside A Friend’s Hours. For more information or to make a donation to the Leadership Henry 2019 Community Project, call the Henry County Chamber of Commerce at 770-957-5786.

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SHRED DAY

MAY 4, 9 AM – 12 PM, CAPSOUTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Only personal documents will be accepted. Limit of five 30-gallon bags per vehicle.

For more info, call 678-272-7555.

SOUTHERN CRESCENT WOMEN BUILD 2019

MAY 4, 10, & 18, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM HENRY, CLAYTON, AND FAYETTE COUNTIES An annual project that empowers women to build homes and enables them to positively impact the lives of families by making homeownership a reality. During this event, volunteers will be joined by special guest and have an opportunity to repair the home of a partner family. For more info, call 770-477-2367.

A TASTE OF HAMPTON MUSIC & JAZZ FESTIVAL

MAY 4, 12:00 PM-10:00 PM, MAINSTREET, HAMPTON, GA Featuring Praise in the Park, McBrayer Park, The Atlanta Jazz Players, A Night at the Depot, Bill James, Jazz in the Taproom. Vendors. For more info, contact 678544-2499.

MOVIE ON THE SQUARE

MAY 4, 8 PM – 10 PM, DOWNTOWN MCDONOUGH SQUARE This is a family friendly event, bring your chairs and blankets for a fun time on the square. Movie for the night will be: Incredibles 2.

STOCKBRIDGE FOOD TRUCK TASTY TUESDAYS MAY 7, 14 & 21 FROM 5:30 PM – 9 PM, CLARK PARK, 111 DAVIS DRIVE, STOCKBRIDGE www.cityofstockbridge.com

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS FRIDAY NIGHT DRAGS OPENING NIGHT

MAY 10, 6 PM – 11 PM, ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY PIT ROAD DRAG STRIP www.atlantamotorspeedway.com

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DOWNTOWN MCDONOUGH FARMERS MARKET – MOTHER’S DAY TRIBUTE MAY 11, 9 AM – 1 PM, DOWNTOWN MCDONOUGH SQUARE Join us on the square and shop our Downtown Farmers Market for your favorite farm fresh items.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON THE SQUARE

HENRY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALE

MAY 24 – 27, TANGER OUTLET CENTER Imagine the FUN you can have with FRIENDS and FAMILY when you SHOP Tanger Outlets during the Memorial Day sale! Find extra savings in your favorite name brand outlet stores from Friday May 24th Monday, May 27th! Visit TANGER DEALS for the latest sales and coupon information. PLUS, download the Tanger App on your iPhone or Android smartphone for additional great offers!

MAY 11, 7 PM – 10 PM, DOWNTOWN MCDONOUGH SQUARE Join us on the Historic McDonough Square for a fun night of music. Bring your chairs and/or blankets with family and friends and relax to the sounds and stars on the square. The entertainment for the night will be the Denim Arcade Band!

14TH ANNUAL PEACH STAND ROAD RACE 5K AND ONE-MILE FUN RUN

NOAH’S ARK ANNUAL YARD SALE

DOWNTOWN MCDONOUGH FARMERS MARKET

MAY 11, 9 AM – 3 PM, 712 LG GRIFFIN ROAD, LOCUST GROVE $25 per spot, Rain Date: June 15 For more info, call 770-957-0888

NASCAR RACING EXPERIENCE

MAY 17 OR 18, 8 AM – 9 AM, ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY www.atlantamotorspeedway.com

O’REILLY AUTO PARTS FRIDAY NIGHT DRAGS

MAY 17 & 31, 6 PM – 11 PM, ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY www.atlantamotorspeedway.com

42ND ANNUAL GERANIUM FESTIVAL

MAY 18, 9 AM – 5 PM, DOWNTOWN MCDONOUGH

FOURTH FRIDAY – SCAVENGER HUNT

MAY 24, 6 PM – 9 PM, DOWNTOWN MCDONOUGH SQUARE A family friendly, free event around the McDonough Square. Come enjoy the activities planned.

MAY 25, 8 AM “Reach for the Peach” and help fund Locust Grove Main Street Inc.’s mission to promote, preserve, and revitalize our Historic Downtown! For more info, call 770-9575043.

MAY 25, 9 AM – 1 PM, DOWNTOWN MCDONOUGH SQUARE Join us on the square and shop our Downtown Farmers Market for your favorite farm fresh items.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BLOCK PARTY

MAY 25, 12 PM – 6 PM, TANGER OUTLET CENTER Join us for the Memorial Day Weekend Block Party Experience where Fashion, Fun, Savings & MEMORIES are CREATED! Enjoy the best deals you can imagine while Spring flowers are in bloom. Bring your favorite people along to enjoy the BEST BRANDS and be entertained by our DJ, face painting, family-friendly games, chalk art and MORE!

MEMORIAL MARCH

MAY 27, MERLE MANDERS CONFERENCE CENTER & CLARK PARK, 111 DAVIS ROAD, STOCKBRIDGE For more info, call 770-389-5982.

THURSDAY THUNDER LEGENDS SERIES

MAY 30, 5 PM – 9 PM, ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY www.atlantamotorspeedway.com

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Comfort Suites – McDonough 218 Exit • 64 Hwy. 81 • McDonough, GA Chamber members are invited to come meet and mingle with members of the Henry County business community and enjoy the hospitality of Comfort Suites – McDonough and its staff during Business After Hours on Thursday, May 23. Treat yourself to a variety of heavy hors d’oeuvres, sample select beverages, and enjoy the networking while you learn the highlights about this property that make it a popular destination for visiting families, business professionals and tourists alike.

BE A JACKPOT WINNER

The HCCC Jack Pot will be $800 or $50, depending on whether we had a winner at the April 25th Business After Hours. You must be present to win.

About Comfort Suites-McDonough Travelers will enjoy any room and all of the amenities in this spacious all-suites hotel conveniently located off I-75, Exit 218. Our relaxing Comfort Suites® McDonough hotel with suites is located near Mercer University, Southpoint Mall and Facet Technologies, Summit Racing, Heritage Park, and Atlanta Motor Speedway. A great start to the day includes our famous waffles.

You can also earn rewards like gift cards and free nights by joining our Choice Privileges® program.

Business After Hours are free networking events for members and their invited (adult) guests.

HOST A Slots may be available to businesses which would like to sponsor a “Business Booster Luncheon” during the day from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call the Chamber office for further details.

TO RESERVE YOUR “BUSINESS BOOSTER LUNCHEON” DATE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT Henry County Chamber of Commerce 1709 Hwy 20 West McDonough, GA

770-957-5786 bingram@henrycounty.com www.henrycounty.com

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May 16, 2019 • HCCC Hudgins Room • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Topic: The Opioid Epidemic, an American Crisis Join us for the May Small Business Booster Luncheon where Supervisory Special Agent Emmett Highland U. S. DEA (Retired) will share his expertise and experience on the Opioid Crisis.

Emmett Highland graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Upon graduation, he pursued his career goal to serve in drug law enforcement by joining the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. He worked for the GBI for approximately 2+ years in the Narcotics Division and performed numerous undercover operations.

In 1987, Emmett accepted a Special Agent position with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In 1998, Emmett was promoted to Supervisory Special Agent. During his career with DEA, Emmett was assigned to offices in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Washington, DC; Wilmington, North Carolina; Canberra, Australia; and Atlanta, Georgia. Emmett is a certified expert witness concerning drug investigations in the Western District of Louisiana. Emmett retired from DEA in November 2017 and accepted his current position with MVM, Inc. as the DEA Atlanta Diversion Outreach Coordinator. He is married and has two children.

Speaker: Emmett R. Highland Diversion Outreach Coordinator Drug Enforcement Administration Atlanta Field Division MVM Inc. Contractor

I recently sat in an emergency room waiting area with an ailing loved one. I was surprised to see the waiting area clogged with so many patients acting erratically. It seemed as if they were waiting for their next fix.

This got me to thinking about drugs and how they impact not only our healthcare providers, but also our workplaces and our REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND AT families. What changes should you and I expect to see in an employee struggling with addiction? How can we protect our www.henrycounty.com/events loved ones? Ourselves? Like me, you may ask yourself these same kinds of questions.

Lunch will be catered by: The opioid epidemic refers to the growing Farm House 1658 Turner Church Rd. struggle with addiction of opioid painkillers, McDonough, GA 30252 as well as illegal opioid drugs such as heroin.

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By Dodie Cason, Chair, Small Business Council and AVP, Heritage Bank 42,000, the number of students that attend the Henry County School system each day. 50, the number of schools in Henry County. 5000, the number of employees it takes to educate, feed and support the students of Henry County. Wow, those numbers are staggering! Thank you to Mary Elizabeth Davis, the Henry County School Superintendent, for her enlightening commentary on our school system. Student performance is always a concern and Superintendent Davis shared that, although our students are not quite where we want them to be, we are seeing positive increases with the student’s performance and test scores.

A budget of any size can be a challenge. Even with the school system seeing increased funds added to the budget; budget challenges have arisen because of extra expenditures. These expenses mostly include employee benefits and employee insurance costs.

Our children’s safety should always come first, and I was happy to hear that a Response Readiness Team is always on alert and prepared for any emergency at each school location. The School Board is also looking to bring new security technology that would allow an entire school to be placed on “lockdown” from any location in the school, by any employee, at the single touch of a button.

Mary Elizabeth Davis’s passion and dedication are contagious! We can sleep better knowing our youth and future leaders are in her care. Thank you to Affordable Events for catering the wonderful lunch! We appreciate our BBL sponsors. A huge thank you to Central Georgia EMC for sponsoring this event.

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Henry County Chamber Elite Member, Central Georgia EMC, based in Jackson, GA, is a consumer-owned cooperative providing electricity and related services to over 57,000 billed accounts in 14 counties (Bibb, Butts, Clayton, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Pike, Putnam, and Spalding). Central Georgia EMC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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

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

James W. Geier Jr 2710 Highway 155 S Locust Grove, GA 30248 (770) 288-3377

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

Gerry Simon 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

Carolyn W Fraser The Commerce Building 1200 Keys Ferry Court McDonough, GA 3053 (770) 288-4151

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

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

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

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TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM SPONSORS Sponsorship Levels PLATINUM $500 GOLD $250 SILVER $150 BRONZE $100

The Henry County Chamber of Commerce is proud to support Henry County Schools in its pursuit of educational excellence by sponsoring the 2019 Teacher Induction Program (TIP) luncheon on July 19, 2019. You can help by sponsoring the luncheon or donating promotional items.

If you are interested or have any questions, you may contact preeves@henrycounty.com.

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