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SEPTEMBER 2019 IN THIS ISSUE Chair’s Message 2 Business Profile 3 Calendar 4 SBDC 5 Chamber Briefs/ Leadership Henry 6 Henry Happenings 7 Chamber Membership 10 Business After Hours 11 Business Boosters 12 Ribbon Cuttings / Public Service Announcement/ Polling Place Changes 13 Elite Membership 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.
YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS
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GOLF 2019
CLASSIC The 19th annual Henry County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic will be held on Monday, September 30th at Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in the Chamber’s annual golfing event. The Classic will kick off with a shotgun start at 10:00 AM. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place teams and the Putting Green Contest as well as nice gifts for all the golfers that participate. There are a few spots left for teams and hole sign sponsors. It will be a great day of golf, networking and all around fun. If you are interested in participating at this year’s event contact Gary Sparrow at gsparrow@henrycounty.com.
Have you ever wanted to be on TV or radio? One of the benefits of membership is the opportunity to do a 1-2 minute interview that will be broadcast on SCB-TV, the local cable channel. This interview provides an outlet to the community that will let them know about your business and how to contact you.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Sharon Ponder
JUNE WOOD
Vice President of Finance at the Bennett International Group 2019 Chair of Henry County Chamber of Commerce
Our Chamber… Expanding the Possibilities It’s hard to believe that three-fourths of my tenure as chair of the Henry County Chamber is now behind me. I came into the role with the mindset of what can we do to make a difference — to leave a legacy. It’s easy to accomplish such goals when you have a like-minded team around you. Every year in October, the Chamber’s board of directors meets to discuss the priorities for the upcoming year. Last fall, the very engaged group had no problem identifying tasks and objectives to get accomplished that would help take the Chamber to the next level. As mentioned in previous newsletters, one of the primary resources that was selected to help facilitate this change was the implementation of a member survey. This survey has now been issued to the membership and the results have been quantified so that we can use to make forward-thinking decisions. One of the items that came out of the survey was a need for more support for the small businesses. So, the staff began working immediately to find ways to move the envelope in this area. Out of this concern came the expansion of our partnership with Clayton State’s Small
Business Development Center. They will begin counselling sessions with small business owners in 30-minute increments once a month beginning in September. Our hope is that this will give our Chamber partners some added value to help them succeed in their businesses. It was also observed in the survey of the members that stated that they were not
very active was because it was due to the fact that they did not have time. With this knowledge, we are working on ensuring that the Chamber is offering services and content that would be beneficial to them and does not require them personally to attend any meetings. Some of the avenues that we are exploring are podcasts, blogs, Alexa briefings, and recording of future
Business Booster Luncheons. Again, the great thing about the major strides we are making at the Chamber is that it is totally based on feedback from our partners. We will continue to use this data to develop our 2020 programs and strategic plan-truly living up to our 2019 theme of Our Chamber … Expanding the Possibilities.
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BUSINESS PROFILE
Pasta Max Café Its narrow sidewalk entrance and subtle front façade belies the essence of Italian flavor and atmosphere inside. The Pasta Max Café is the result of culinary aspirations for restauranteur Chef Douglas Zitz. A native of upstate New York, Douglas followed his calling after high school and graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. He worked in several of South Florida’s finest restaurants before moving to Henry County with his wife Barbara and opening his first Pasta Max Cafe in Stockbridge in 1994. Douglas relocated the restaurant to its present location off the square on Griffin Street in 2006. Douglas celebrated 25 years as the owner of Pasta Max Café in July of this year. On a recent Monday morning, a day the restaurant is closed, Chef Douglas discussed the duration and success of Pasta Max Café. “We’ve
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Chef Douglas Zitz celebrated 26 years as owner of Pasta Max Café, located in downtown McDonough, in July of this year.
endured because of our consistency in offering a quality experience. We cater to a local clientele that loves the atmosphere and the authentic Italian cuisine, original recipes, hand-made pasta, and fresh seafood.”
Chef Douglas is quick to recognize his staff for their contributions to the restaurant’s success. “I have a good crew,” he says.
at Strong Rock Christian School, and Shannon will graduate from the University of Georgia this coming December.
Community Involvement
Douglas gives quietly to a variety of organizations including support for Hope House, Autism Speaks and the St. James Catholic Church. “We also like
Douglas and Barbara have been married for 26 years and have two sons. Patrick is a 10th grader
As a man of few words and a soft-spoken manner,
to give gift cards to the Restaurant.” Chamber Involvement Like many busy retail business owners, Doug does not have time to take advantage of the monthly networking events held by the Henry County Chamber of Commerce.
Three of five servers at the Pasta Max Café, Danielle, Holly and Kenda, responsible for meeting the Pasta Max Café standard of quality customer service.
He does benefit from his membership in one of the Chamber’s well-honored tenets to recommend Chamber members only. “I get a lot of dine-in business from Chamber recommendations and referrals to do catering.”
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SEPTEMBER 2019
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HCCC ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
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 Joseph Henning, President & CEO
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 Morrelle McCrary, RAM-Tech PC Solutions Christy Chewning, Central Georgia EMC
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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, Henry County Water Authority Cheri Matthews, Leadership Henry, Chair Kay Embrey, 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
CHAMBER STAFF Joseph Henning, 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 Content Manager Janna Szeto, Partner Relations Manager
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By Doug McElhaney, Business Consultant, Small Business Development Center, University of Georgia
Attempting to define customer service can be difficult. Everyone has their own definition. As a supply chain logistics professor, I spend a lot of time working with students and companies defining e-commerce customer service. As consumers, we are ordering more products on the web. Companies are spending billions on digital marketing and placing orders has never been easier. A couple of clicks and the purchase has been made. This article will explore how customer service can be enhanced with product delivery. As a consumer, there is nothing more frustrating than getting the wrong or damaged product delivered to your door. If you are in the manufacturing or transportation
industry, this article should help identify areas that need to be managed and monitored so that sales and customer service levels will improve. Customer service begins by adding value to the consumer. However, what is value and how is it created? In a nut- shell, value is benefits minus cost. Customer service is complex, but it does not have to be. Great e-customer service begins with fulfilling all of the following rights: Right product Right place Right time Right quantity
Right quality Right customer I feel as though we have transformed from a next day delivery society to the same day. Our expectations, as consumers, are becoming more demanding. Last mile delivery is growing due to customer’s demands. Our lives have become so full of business travel, baseball practice, piano lessons that we are looking for any ideas or services to make our lives a little easier. Thus, the demand for value has never been greater. However, the customer is not completely off of the hook. When placing an e-commerce order, it is important for the customer to double check addresses, product numbers and any other pertinent information. In summary, e-commerce will continue to grow due to the value it gives consumers. It saves time, gas, energy and who wants to be stuck in a slow checkout line when you can have it delivered to your door. As a former transportation executive, I can promise there is a lot of effort that goes into the six r’s of delivery. So, the next time you get the right product, to the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity and quality, don’t forget to thank your delivery person. They have completed a difficult task.
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CHAMBER BRIEFS
Chamber Kicks Off Annual Leadership Henry
JULY AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH
GENI REED The Leadership Henry Class of 2020 For her dedication and commitment, the bright and friendly smile she brings to Ribbon Cuttings and for showing support for the Chamber on Social Media, Geni Reed, AVP and Branch Manager with Ameris Bank, has been selected by the HCCC Ambassador leadership team as July Ambassador of the Month. Congratulations and Thank You, Geni!
Class of 2020 Roster Kantrell Brown, Henry County Schools Shanicki Burton, McDonough Housing Authority Kevin Callison, Modern Woodmen of America Kena Ceasar, Fidelity Bank Kayla Correa, Henry County Government
Youth Leadership Henry Class Of 2020 Selection
Monica Dean, Carlock Copeland & Stair LLP
Heather Estes, Haven House
Tanya Gilmore, Piedmont Henry Hospital
You are encouraged to “like” the Youth Leadership Henry Facebook page, so you can virtually see what the class is learning during each of their monthly sessions. This year’s class will take part in activities focused on teambuilding, public safety, education, healthcare, state government, and county history, and cap it off with a service project, such as the job fair for Henry County youth, to leave a class legacy. The October issue of HenryCounty.com will introduce the list
Jolie Hardin, Henry County Schools Joseph Henning, Henry County Chamber of Commerce Kemble Hildreth, Big Southern Software Jessica Johnson, Kaiser Permanente Lauren Keefer, Sacred Journey Hospice Josh Malcom, Henry County Schools Elna Poulard, Family Support Circle Inc Amaris Rasheed, Snapping Shoals EMC The aerial view of Henry County from a Huey Helicopter was introduced to the YLH program as part of the County Tour Day in 2019, in conjunction with the Heritage Park Veterans Foundation.
Geni Reed, Ameris Bank Erika Richards, Henry County Government Neat Robinson, City of Stockbridge Reginald Scandrett, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
of the applicants who made it through our rigorous selection process and comprise the Youth Leadership Henry Class of 2020. Economic Development begins with our youth; we encourage you to support Youth Leadership Henry, a program of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce.
Since Leadership Henry began in 1991, more than 750 community leaders — representing business, healthcare, education, government, and more — have completed the program.
Sylvia Dennis, Alzheimer’s Services Center Rebecca Dervan, Strong Rock Christian School
Rachel Garza, Central Georgia EMC
Youth Leadership Henry’s Selections Committee is reviewing the applicants for the Class of 2020. Out of the approximate 150 high school sophomores that apply for admission into this program, those on the Selections Committee must choose the 40 candidates that will learn how to make Henry County a better place to live, work, and play.
Last month, Leadership Henry launched the 2019-2020 cohort. Chair Cheri Matthews welcomed the 33 participants on behalf of the Leadership Henry Board and highlighted the expectations of those attending.
Angelia Stansbery, Henry County Tax Commissioner Marian Teuton, Georgia Power Company Vanessa Thomas, US DOT/FAA Terrell Tyson, Southside REALTORS® Kamali Varner, City of McDonough Angela Walden, Piedmont Henry Hospital Shannon Watkins, REALTOR® Brooklyn Weaver, Capstone Signs & Graphics Taylor Welch, Connecting Henry Jeremy York, Georgia Power
Other board members led introductions, leadership project discussions, and expectations of the class retreat. In addition to a two-day retreat in September, the 2020 class will also tour and learn about the county, government, education, healthcare, and more during the 10-month program. The year will conclude with a graduation event on May 12, 2020. Leadership Henry will give participants the tools to be a better citizen of the community and exposure to areas where they can contribute. A new requirement of participants is to contribute a recap of one of the 10 sessions for the newsletter, Chamber blog, or social media. During the coming year, you will read about the sessions and learn more about the participants in the class of 2020. If you are interested in learning more about Leadership Henry, please visit LeadershipHenry.com. This update was provided by Joseph Henning, president and CEO of the Henry County Chamber and one of the Class of 2020 participants in Leadership Henry. A threemonth resident of Henry County, Henning is certain he will gain great insight and new connections through the experience.
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STORYBOOK PEDIATRICS VACCINE DISCUSSION GROUP SEPTEMBER 7, 10 AM – 12 PM, HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER HUDGINS ROOM, 1709 HWY 20 WEST, MCDONOUGH
Register: 678-583-9071 or nurse@ronsmithmd.com. Deadline to register is September 5.
STOCKBRIDGE 9/11 CEREMONY SEPTEMBER 11, 8 AM – 12 PM, 4640 N. HENRY BLVD, STOCKBRIDGE
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OUR WORLD BALLOON FESTIVAL POWERED BY HIGH PRIORITY PLUMBING SEPTEMBER 14, 9 AM – 6 PM, SOUTHERN BELLE FARM, 1658 TURNER CHURCH RD., MCDONOUGH
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SEPTEMBER 14, 8 AM – 2 PM, JASON T. HARPER EVENT CENTER, 95 LAKE DOW ROAD, MCDONOUGH
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SEPTEMBER 21, 8 AM – 12 PM, ALEXANDER PARK – WEST ENTRANCE, 120 JONESBORO ROAD, MCDONOUGH
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BEAR CREEK FESTIVAL
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During this weekend Bear Creek Festival will host antique dealers, food vendors, many arts & craft vendors and a kid’s area.
SOUTHERN BELLE FARM OPEN WEEKENDS FOR FALL ACTIVITIES
PINKSTYLE BLOCK PARTY
SEPTEMBER 21 – NOVEMBER 3, 1658 TURNER CHURCH ROAD, MCDONOUGH
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SCARECROW SETUP ON THE SQUARE – MCDONOUGH SEPTEMBER 21 – 30, ALL DAY
Deadline to enter is Sept. 23rd. The Squarecrow village will begin to come alive with different designs. All Scarecrows must be completely set up by Oct. 1st. to be eligible for judging for the contest. Hope to see yours in the entry!
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Henry County is our home too. That’s why, for 90 years, we’ve partnered with local chambers, development authorities and elected officials across Georgia to help bring jobs and investment to the state – more than 134,000 jobs and $25.5 billion capital investment over the past decade alone.
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EMORY AT EAGLE’S LANDING DR. F. KENNARD HOOD 1050 EAGLE’S LANDING PKWY. STE 200 STOCKBRIDGE GA 30281 (404) 778-6886 FKHOOD@GMAIL.COM GORDON STATE COLLEGE CANDI BABCOCK 419 COLLEGE DRIVE BARNESVILLE GA 30204 (678) 359-5739 CANDIB@GORDONSTATE.EDU HENRY ARTS ALLIANCE LYNNA SCHMIDT P. O. BOX 2141 STOCKBRIDGE GA 30281 (678) 358-6995 LYNNASCHMIDT@YAHOO.COM HENRY COUNTY COUNSELING CENTER AMY KUHNS 139 HENRY PARKWAY MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (770) 898-7400 AKUHNS@MCTRAIL.ORG HENRY COUNTY FULLER CENTER FOR HOUSING, INC. DON DUNLAP 192 ASHLEY DR. MCDONOUGH GA 30252 (404) 939-4051 TREASURER@HCFULLERCENTER.ORG HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON ATLANTA SOUTH / MCDONOUGH DANA SCHLETT 60 MILL RD. MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (678) 369-2527 DANA.SCHLETT@HILTON.COM JSA DENTAL CARE JUANITA ADKINS 400 MCDONOUGH PKWY MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (770) 957-5214 JSADENTALCARE@GMAIL.COM LEGACY HOME LOANS ROBERTA RUSTIN 155 WESTRIDGE PKWY STE. 224 MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (770) 371-8756 RRUSTIN@MYHOMELEGACY.COM
MIYAKO JAPANESE SUSHI & STEAKHOUSE JODIE LIN 108 SOUTH POINT BLVD MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (770) 914-0207 JODIELIN7@GMAIL.COM MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA KEVIN CALLISON 245 COUNTRY CLUB DR. SUITE 200 STOCKBRIDGE GA 30281 (678) 371-6396 KEVIN.CALLISON@MWAREP.ORG NEWTON ELECTRIC SUPPLY MICHAEL ADERHOLD 1769 S. ZACK HINTON PARKWAY MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (770) 914-1498 MICHAEL@NEWTONELECTRICSUPPLY.COM PUMPKIN PATCH AT YULE FOREST ALLEN AND SUSIE GRANT 13 REAGAN ROAD STOCKBRIDGE GA 30281 (770) 954-9356 YULEFOREST@GMAIL.COM RAISE ME UP FOUNDATION PRITI GRIFFIN PO BOX 751 MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (678) 964-5977 PGRIFFIN.HCD2L@GMAIL.COM RICHARD SYLVIA RICHARD SYLVIA 305 SUMMIT HEIGHTS COURT ELLENWOOD GA 30294 (770) 616-5830 DELTAESCAPE@YAHOO.COM RIGHT AT HOME IN HOME CARE AND ASSISTANCE MARK ROSS 2131 PACE STREET COVINGTON GA 30014 (678) 712-6636 MROSS@RAHEASTATL.COM SEILER & ASSOCIATES, INC. KEITH SEILER 124 ANDREW DRIVE STOCKBRIDGE GA 30281 (678) 565-9200 KSEILER@SEILERASSOC.COM SERVPRO OF HENRY & SPALDING COUNTIES PATTI BROWN 934 DAILEY MILL ROAD MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (678) 432-3003 PBROWN@SERVPRO8537.COM
SHILOH MCDONOUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH, INC. DR. E. W. LEE P.O. BOX 2410 MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (404) 771-8744 REVLEE@BELLSOUTH.NET SOUTH POINT RETAIL PARTNERS, LLC JAMES M. BAKER P.O. BOX 870068 MORROW GA 30287 (770) 960-8000 SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD DIANE PATTERSON 592 10TH ST. NW ATLANTA GA 30318 (404) 875-9211 DIANE.PATTERSON@SREB.ORG SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST NETWORK DR. RAY GENTRY 2170 JONESBORO ROAD MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (770) 957-3032 RGENTRY@SOUTHSIDEBAPTISTNETWORK.ORG SPRINGS AT MCDONOUGH TIFFANY TAYLOR 325 SOUTH POINT BLVD MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (770) 302-0951 TTAYLOR@SPRINGSAPARTMENTS.COM STRONG ROCK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DAVID MANN 4200 STRONG ROCK PKWY LOCUST GROVE GA 30248 (678) 833-1200 DMANN@STRONG-ROCK.COM TOUCHTONES MASSAGE & BODYWORKS, INC. VONDA HENDRICKSON 815 PAVILION CT. MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (404) 585-1120 VONDA@TOUCHTONESMASSAGE.COM TRU BY HILTON MCDONOUGH DIMPLE THAKORBHAI 251 AVALON COURT MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (678) 978-7466 DIMPLE.THAKORBHAI@HILTON.COM UNITED WAY SHANE PERSAUD 107 WESTRIDGE IND. BLVD. MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (678) 623-2870 SHANEPERSAUD@UNITEDWAYATLANTA.ORG UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA GRIFFIN CAMPUS JULIE COOK 1109 EXPERIMENT STREET GRIFFIN GA 30223 (770) 229-3478 JTCOOK@UGA.EDU VICTORY TROPHIES RONNIE BURNS 263 HAMPTON STREET MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (770) 954-0986 VICTORYTROPHIES@BELLSOUTH.NET
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JULY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS RECAP Part of the PainCon welcoming team (l. to r.) Antavia Frazier, Marketing Director, Dr. Akiliah Johnson and Dr. LaTrisha McCauley.
Hosted by Fidelity Bank 1375 Highway 20 West McDonough, GA 30253 | (770) 914-4302 Ameris Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Moultrie, Georgia. The Company’s banking subsidiary, Ameris Bank, had 176 locations in Georgia, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina at July 1, 2019, including the 62 locations acquired in the Fidelity acquisition, completed in July.
Fidelity Bank Vice President and Branch Manager Kena Ceasar will welcome the Chamber and her customers at 2019 Business After Hours
Chamber members are invited to come and learn about the new Fidelity Bank, now a Division of Ameris Bank. Branch Manager Kena Ceasar and an HCCC Ambassador will roll out the carpet to introduce Fidelity Bank as a part of the Ameris Bank family. While the acquisition brings fresh new financial power and leadership structure, Ceasar and her team maintain their commitment to the community and will greet everyone with a Siesta theme showcasing authentic Mexican food and frozen Margaritas.
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Mrs. Lee Phipps, Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Kenneth Mims, Partner, and Dr. Keith Kerringer, Partner, make up part of the PainCon leadership team.
BE A JACKPOT WINNER The HCCC JackPot is anticipated to be $250. You must be present to win. Business After Hours are free networking events for members and their invited (adult) guests.
Chamber Hosts Breakfast with US Rep. Hice AAS Culinary Arts students showcase skills
Don Dunlap (left) and Georgia Rep. El-Mahdi Holly (D-111) discuss local developments prior to the Congressional breakfast on Aug. 13 sponsored by Heritage Bank. BELOW: Congressman Hice (left) and Henry County Board Chair June Wood spoke with members of the American Legion Post 516 during the August breakfast.
Henry County Chamber members joined Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA 10) for breakfast and conversation. The event was organized by the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Sponsored by Heritage Bank, the breakfast was held at the Academy for Advanced Studies with food prepared by students of the Academy’s Culinary Arts Pathway. After a brief overview of several national headline issues, the Congressman engaged the attendees with Q&A focused more on local issues and impact. The Congressman along with a group of Chamber members completed a tour of several CTAE Pathway labs and classrooms including graphic design, welding, mechatronics, automotive, and culinary arts.
PainCon Medical Director, Dr. Fitzclarence N. Harper
HOSTED BY: Pain Consultants at Piedmont 1050 Eagles Landing Pkwy, Ste 300 Stockbridge, GA 30281 (678) 782-7999 | www.paincon.net The feedback on the Business After Hours hosted by Pain Consultants at Piedmont was wonderful. This was one of the best organized and most creative networking events this year and everyone had such a great time – PainCon Marketing Director Antavia Frazier deserves a special thanks for knowing what would make Chamber Members excited about visiting a pain center – the turnout was great! The Scavenger Hunt was a big hit and great conversation starter with much collaboration going on but in the end only one winner, Sharonda Wright of Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta. And the Beach Art helped set a free and breezy, fun atmosphere greeting myriad new faces with a smile. Not to mention that we had the pleasure of meeting all the doctors in the house including the PainCon Medical Director, Dr. Fitzclarence N. Harper, Jr., who informed everyone that the primary PainCon goal is to relieve chronic pain and restore quality of life.
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SEPTEMBER 2019
September 19, 2019 ∙ Hudgins Room 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
AN INTROVERT’S GUIDE TO NETWORKING
BUSINESS BOOSTER LUNCHEON UPDATE! Business Booster Luncheon was on summer break in July. The August Recap will be published in the next issue in October. Are you wondering how you can connect with the Chamber & become a sponsor of the Business Booster Luncheon? CONTACT BARBARA INGRAM AT: BINGRAM@HENRYCOUNTY.COM
Do you ever go to a networking event where there are people who seem fearless? These people approach others, always know the right thing to say, and seem to know most of the people in the room. The truth is, these people are probably introverts. They circulate and say the right things because they’ve worked on it: they know their strategy entering the room, and they know what they want to happen. They have honed their skills and learned the secrets to great networking. It’s time for you to learn them, too.
SBDC Drop-in Consulting Service Free of charge, no appointment necessary
Speaker: Alisa Kirk, Area Director The UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University Alisa Kirk is the Area Director of the UGA SBDC at Clayton State University. Her advice for entrepreneurs has been published in many local and regional newspapers and publications. Ms. Kirk has delivered eleven national presentations and numerous state and local presentations in her area of expertise: Persuasive Communication. She has also taught courses for the Clayton State University College of Business on Leadership and Communication. Ms. Kirk was the 2018 Georgia State Star and is the recipient of the 2017 UGA SBDC Consultant of the Year Award, the 2017 UGA SBDC Innovation of the Year Award, the 2012 Dr. William C. Flewellen, Jr., Award for Consulting Excellence, and the 2009 Georgia SBDC Continuing Education Program of the Year Award. Alisa has a BA in Business Administration from Tift College at Mercer University and an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Clayton State University.
Sponsored by:
Southeastern Primary Care 1035 Southcrest Dr., Suite 200 Stockbridge, GA 30281 (770) 716-7999 http://www.myinternist.com
Lunch catered by:
Shane’s Original Rib Shack 2136 Highway 155 N McDonough, GA 30252 (770) 898-7878 www.shanesribshack.com/theoriginal
Small Business Development Center Starting September 16, 3rd Monday of Every Month Drop-in between 9AM–3PM Toppan Room Henry County Chamber of Commerce 1709 Hwy. 20 West, McDonough, GA 30253 Call 678-466-5100 – for more information.
In the Chamber newsletter, members receive expert advice in a column written each month by one of the business consultants that make up the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Clayton State University. Now, as a result of findings in our recent membership survey, the Chamber has partnered with the SBDC to bring their expert advice on site and in person to the Chamber — this service will take place in the Toppan Room free of charge.
Every 3rd Monday on a monthly basis starting on September 16, SBDC will provide small business coaching assistance to help new businesses start with confidence. If you or someone you know is a small business owner, a start-up or an entrepreneur with just an idea – all are welcome to stop by for a face-to-face consultation with the experts from SBDC.
Market South Properties Inc. Full Service Real Estate Company
Residential and Commercial Sales and Property Management 110 A Eagle Springs Drive, Stockbridge, GA 30281 770-898-4899 or email info@marketsouthproperties.com for more information 606728-1 www.marketsouthproperties.com
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT To all Henry County Residents, There may have been a change in your local polling place. Please check www.mvp.sos.ga.gov to check your registration status, your polling place, to print a precinct card and a sample ballot.
REHABBED HOME BY AMERICAN LEGION POST 516 Contact: Alton Head P.O. Box 605, McDonough 30253 (678) 782-5466
MCDONOUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL Contact: JD Hardin 175 Postmaster Dr., McDonough 30253 (470) 615-3460
In November 2019, there will be a county wide election held at the same time as the city elections. To check if you are registered within the city limits and are eligible to vote in the city election, visit www.mvp.sos.ga.gov and check if you have a city polling place listed. If you vote during early voting, you’ll be able to vote in both the city and county elections at the same location. If you wait until Election Day to vote, you will be required to visit both your local and the city polling locations. If you have any questions, please contact the Elections and Voter Registration Office at 770-288-6448.
MCDONOUGH HIGH SCHOOL Contact: JD Hardin 155 Postmaster Dr., McDonough 30253 (470) 615-3450
GYM TECH YOUTH GYM SPORTS Contact: Maria Matheson 175 Kendra Dr., McDonough 30252 (678) 492-2268
C.O. POLK INTERACTIVE MUSEUM Contact: Trisha Colpetzer 34 John Frank Ward Blvd., McDonough 30253 (470) 878-1105
CHICKEN SALAD CHICK
Contact: Kevin Little 1001 Eagle’s Landing Pkwy, Stockbridge 30281 (770) 637-8828
PLATINUM LUXURY FLEET, LLP. Contact: Antonio Taylor 1550 Pennsylvania Ave., McDonough 30253 (770) 954-6461
PIEDMONT PHYSICIANS OF STOCKBRIDGE Contact: Sherry Harrison 919 Eagle’s Landing Pkwy, Stockbridge 30281 (678) 289-7700
TO INTRODUCE AND CELEBRATE YOUR BUSINESS IN STYLE, PLEASE CONTACT GARY SPARROW, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR AT 770-957-5786 OR VIA EMAIL GSPARROW@HENRYCOUNTY.COM
POLLING PLACE CHANGES If Your Polling Place Was
You Will Now Vote At
Rock Springs Elementary School
New Hope United Methodist Church located at 1960 New Hope Rd, Locust Grove 30248.
Henry County Middle School
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church located at 397 Racetrack Rd, McDonough 30252.
Luella Middle School
Harvest Point United Methodist Church located at 911 Simpson Mill Rd, Locust Grove 30248.
Mt. Carmel Elementary School
Liberty Hill Baptist Church located at 2957 Mt. Carmel Rd, Hampton 30228.
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
Griffin First Assembly Church- McDonough located at 45 Mt. Carmel Rd, McDonough, 30252.
Henry County High School
McDonough Presbyterian Church located at 427 McGarity Rd, McDonough 30253.
East Lake Elementary School
Salem Baptist Church located at 1724 Highway 155 N, McDonough, 30252.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
Tabernacle of Praise Church located at 1640 Highway 42 N, McDonough, 30252.
Smith Barnes Elementary School
Stockbridge United Methodist Church located at 4863 N. Henry Blvd, Stockbridge, 30281.
Stockbridge Middle School
First Baptist Church located at 4566 N. Henry Blvd, Stockbridge, 30281.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Stockbridge Community Church located at 4401 Highway 155 N, Stockbridge, 30281.
Fairview Elementary School
Bethel United Methodist Church located at 245 Fairview Rd, Stockbridge, 30281.
Austin Rd Middle School
Ellenwood Oaks Community Church located at 1234 Panola Rd, Ellenwood, 30294.
Unity Grove Elementary School
Locust Grove Event Center located at 280 Mose Brown Dr, Locust Grove 30248.
Pates Creek Elementary School
Jodeco Road United Methodist Church located at 1500 Jodeco Rd, Stockbridge 30281.
Flippen Elementary School
Flippen United Methodist Church located at 3707 Jodeco Rd, McDonough 30252.
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Call or visit any of our fourteen 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. 63 Macon Street 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
Eric B. Adams 305 Olde Towne Way McDonough, GA 30252 (678) 583-1325
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
Vanessa Conwell 4944 Bill Gardner Parkway, Locust Grove GA 30248 (678) 583-5079
Sean P Dunn 29 King Road Hampton, GA 30228 (770) 707-2390
TK Stewart 5487 North Henry Blvd Stockbridge, GA 30281 (770) 506-1994
Megan N Henry 5487 North Henry Blvd Stockbridge, GA 30281 (770) 506-1994
Member SIPC | www.edwardjones.com
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The Henry County Chamber of Commerce SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR ELITE MEMBERS CHAIRMAN’S CLUB
introduces— The Elite Membership Step out from the crowd and play a proactive role in the Chamber’s efforts to build a solid foundation for the continued prosperity of the local community. Members of The Elite Partnership make a critical difference in determining the course of the business environment by becoming a major supporter. The financial contribution of $7,500 or $10,000 has a direct benefit on pro-business initiatives that will continue to foster a welcoming climate for industry growth in the county. The businesses that make up the Elite Partnership, partner with the Chamber in a combined effort to strengthen Henry County’s economic climate through their substantial contributions to the Chamber. This helps advance its mission and economic development initiatives that help preserve Henry County’s reputation as a dynamic and vibrant location to do business.
$7,500 CHAMPIONS
CHAMPIONS
• Chamber Dues • Standard Chamber membership benefits • Premium STAR sponsorship • Premium Educator Launch Luncheon sponsorship • Table of 10 at Annual Banquet • Silver Golf Sponsorship (Can be upgraded to gold for $500.00) • Free Enhanced member profile on Chamber website • First two reservations at all BBLs at no cost
• 10% discount on nonexclusive sponsorships • One daytime rental of Hudgins room for total of $90 • Logo as sponsor in all newsletters • Annual spotlight in Chamber Newsletter
$10,000 CHAIRMAN’S CLUB • Includes Champion Benefits (with gold golf sponsorship) • Intergovernmental Retreat sponsorship • Logo displayed in Chamber lobby • Logo displayed on banner at all Chamber events • Choice of BBL or BAH sponsorship • Semi-annual CEO luncheon • Opportunity to participate in Washington Fly-in (at member’s cost) • Banner ads on Chamber Website • 1st opportunity to become presenting sponsor at reduced rate (applicable events) • Chamber CEO as primary contact • Invitations to exclusive events (Legislative, business roundtables, etc.) Join with this group and be a leader committed to the future of Henry County. To join this elite level of membership, contact Gary Sparrow, Director of Member Services, at 770-957-5786.
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Piedmont cares for every body. Piedmont Physicians of Stockbridge, Locust Grove, McDonough, McDonough West and Jackson specialize in primary care to help you achieve – and maintain – better health. Same Day Appointments • Easy Online Scheduling • Well & Sick Visits Annual Exams • Sports Physicals • Vaccinations & Immunizations
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Piedmont Physicians of Stockbridge 919 Eagles Landing Parkway Stockbridge, Georgia 30281 678.289.7700
Piedmont Physicians of McDonough 101 Regency Park Drive Suite 150 McDonough, Georgia 30253 770.957.4195
To make an appointment, visit piedmont.org © 2019 Piedmont Healthcare 07241-0619
Piedmont Physicians of McDonough West 80 Vinings Drive McDonough, Georgia 30253 770.302.6780
Piedmont Physicians of Locust Grove 5040 Bill Gardner Parkway • Suite 310 Locust Grove, Georgia 30248 770.898.4339
Piedmont Physicians of Jackson 261 Brookwood Ave Jackson, Georgia 30233 678.752.0555
