Henry County Chamber of Commerce October 2020 HenryCounty.com News Magazine

A HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION | YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS

HENRYCOUNTY.COM HAMPTON • LOCUST GROVE • MCDONOUGH • STOCKBRIDGE OCTOBER 2020

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RESPONSE INNOVATIONS

AWARDS

CHAIR’S MESSAGE

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT PAGE 4

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER RESPONDS TO COVID-19 PAGE 6

CHAMBER FEATURE

2020 RESPONSE INNOVATION AWARD PAGE 13 HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.henrycounty.com

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MISSION STATEMENT: To serve as a voice for the business community, provide quality service and programs that meet the needs of members, improve the economic environment of the community, and create a legacy of leadership for the future.

DID YOU KNOW: Need help marketing your business? The Chamber is here for you with many different options. There are sponsorship opportunities available on our website and in the Chamber newsletter. We also have many members that can assist you with a wide range of advertising options including print, TV, radio, internet, and social media advertising. There are also members that can take care of your signs, banners and any promotional item needs, and most of them offer discounts to other chamber members.

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VISIT TOGETHER4HENRY.COM FOR COVID-19 UPDATES 2020 RESPONSE INNOVATION

AWARDS

CHAMBER TO RECOGNIZE MEMBERS FOR INNOVATIVE RESPONSES TO CV-19

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CHAIR’S MESSAGE

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CHAMBER NEWS

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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CHAMBER FEATURE

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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CHAMBER FEATURE

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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

Thank You for Your Continued Support

October is Member Appreciation Month

Chamber Responds to COVID-19

Chamber Welcomes New WBL Student Interns

Member Appreciation Lunch

Response Innovation Awards

Welcome to new and renewing members

The Henry County Chamber of Commerce Magazine is published by the Henry County Chamber in partnership with the Henry Herald.

For editorial information contact Barbara Ingram, bingram@henrycounty.com.

For advertising opportunities contact Mary Ann Holland, (770) 957-9161 x223, maryann.holland@henryherald.com.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OUR CHAMBER… BELONG. ENGAGE. LEAD. PROSPER

CHRISTY CHEWNING Member Engagement Coordinator Central Georgia EMC 2020 Chair Henry County Board of Directors

To serve as a voice for the business community, provide quality service and programs that meet the needs of members, improve the economic environment of the community, and create a legacy of leadership for the future.

— Mission Statement of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce

«««THANK YOU««« Thank you for your continued support of the Henry County

The Chamber understands the impact COVID-19 has on local

Chamber of Commerce. We would not be here to serve

businesses like yours and the challenges we’re all facing. We

the business community without you. This month is member

are focused on connecting you with the resources you need to

appreciation month, and I want to celebrate you, the

navigate this unprecedented time in our history. Our website,

chamber member.

Your commitment to the Chamber enables us to stimulate

Together4Henry.com, is updated regularly to keep you informed.

The business continues through the lens of keeping employees

the local economy through programs, events, and services that

and the community safe. This experience is not a lesson of

spotlight area businesses. Have you attended our virtual Business

business disruption, but of leadership, humanity, and creativity.

Booster Luncheons, Business After Hours, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion book discussions? If you do not participate in our virtual events, I would like to encourage you to do so.

We continue to advocate for business by building positive relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials to promote a pro-business climate and adopt positions to influence public policy. We are currently planning our yearly Intergovernmental Retreat. These retreats allow our cities, county, and business community to tackle real issues in our community.

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During difficult times like this, we are experiencing how powerfully the Henry County spirit comes to life. Many in our community are helping each other out, and the love and humanity displayed are miraculous. Thank you for digging in to make an incredible difference. We appreciate your loyalty to this organization and the jobs, services, and products you provide this incredible community.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE OCTOBER IS MEMBER APPRECIATION MONTH CELEBRATING OUR LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERS

What a long, strange trip it has been.

There has been a lot said about 2020. On the bright side, we have expanded our minds and stretched our abilities to prove our resilience.

Your Henry County Chamber has identified opportunities to support our community, to provide resources for our employers, and to encourage our economic recovery.

JOSEPH HENNING President & CEO Henry County Chamber of Commerce

While the staff has provided the day-to-day operations to make that happen, the volunteers on our Board of Directors has provided the guidance and governance to help determine and prioritize the benefits we offer.

COMMUNITY DIALOGUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

The Community Dialogue discussion will take place via Zoom and broadcast on Facebook Live on Monday, October 26, at 10:00 AM. The discussion will be centered around the book, ‘Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People’ by Mahzarin R. Banaji & Anthony G. Greenwald.

Join us for this interactive discussion to help promote unity and understanding around race relations and equality in our community.

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Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People

by Mahzarin R. Banaji & Anthony G. Greenwald

I cannot thank them enough for their leadership and support.

October is Chamber Member Appreciation Month. We are celebrating our members throughout the month on Social Media and launching the Response Innovation Awards. Our annual Member Appreciation Lunch will take place on Friday, October 30, where the award winners will be announced along with the winners of our annual, incredibly fun Halloween contest winners. We are looking forward to your participation in these activities throughout the month.

Thank you for your membership in the Henry County Chamber. Thank you for your contribution to our region’s economy. Thank you for your resilience in 2020.

COMMUNITY DIALOGUE HAS STRONG COMMUNITY FOLLOWING Having completed a total of four Community Dialogue live events via Zoom, the playback numbers show a large interest in these open conversations about race relations and equality. The series launched in June after racial and social justice protests erupted nationwide after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minnesota.

Each Community Dialogue event centers discussion around a book - see titles below. At press time, the series had reached more than 8000 Facebook users and had been viewed by more than 4500. Join the Community Dialogue to engage in the discussion to help build unity and better understanding throughout Henry County.

Go to October 26 at henrycounty.com/events

COMMUNITY DIALOGUE AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND

To view the four previous Community Dialogue discussion broadcasts, check the Chamber’s Facebook Timeline @HenryCountyChamberofCommerce or our YouTube Channel.

Tears We Cannot Stop

by Michael Eric Dyson

Using Your Difference to Make a Difference

by Tayo Rockson

So You Want to Talk About Race

by Ijeoma Oluo

Talking to Strangers

by Malcolm Gladwell

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER RESPONDS TO COVID-19 SUPPORTING OUR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES 1. As the Chamber moved to remote working in March, it launched Together4Henry.com to provide resources on the pandemic in an effort to distribute encouragement and factbased information.

2. #SupportLocal campaign began phase one in March by providing information on alternative services for restaurants, retailers. Continued throughout year with additional campaigns.

3. The Chamber continued its campaign through September to encourage participation in the 2020 Census. As of midSeptember, the response rate exceeded the 2010 response rate of 69% with a current rate of 69.8% 4. In March, the CVB launched a new brand and redesigned visitors guide which has been met with wide approval.

5. In June, the Chamber and CVB Boards passed a diversity and equity resolution furthering the work of the DEI committee.

6. The Chamber facilitated Luxottica’s purchase of $250,000 in gift cards to local restaurants for employee incentives.

7. Three surveys were completed throughout the pandemic to assess and address business needs which resulted in programming, resource development, and information sharing.

8. Working with Connecting Henry, the CVB launched Help

for Hospitality which gathered more than two tons of food for the area’s dislocated hospitality workers.

9. To support local employers, the Chamber offered more than a dozen webinars on topics including IT concerns, marketing, being productive working from home, e-commerce options, stimulus programs, mental wellness, financial resources, retirement and investing, employment issues, caring for the caregiver, and return to work screening.

10. To date, we have hosted four community dialogues featuring community members discussing race and social justice. The community was encouraged to purchase the books used for discussion from Story on the Square: Malcolm Gladwell’s Talking to Strangers, Ijeoma Oluo’s So You Want to Talk about Race, Tayo Rockson’s Use Your Difference to Make a Difference and Michael Eric Dyson’s Tears We Cannot Stop. These dialogues have averaged a Facebook reach of more than 2,050 with an average distribution nine (9) times greater than average.

11. In July, the Chamber hosted its annual Educator

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Launch welcome for more than 400 new HCS educators. Due to the pandemic, the welcome was coordinated at 10 of the district’s high schools.

12. The Chamber promoted the “Encourage the Frontline Campaign” urging County residents to send encouraging messages to Piedmont Henry employees.

13. Leadership Henry enhanced its program days with more topics and presentations on leadership and diversity/inclusivity.

23. In partnership with Clayton State University, the Chamber hosted a Virtual Job Fair in the spring to support employers and job seekers during the pandemic.

24. A series of We Are Ready Videos was released beginning in July. It was however paused after three videos due to the uptick in cases.

25. The Chamber, in support of teachers, partnered for the campaign to encourage the community to support (and be kind to) teachers as they started the new school year under unique circumstances.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

14. The CVB launched the Henry Cleanliness Compliance Pledge Hospitality Program to highlight hotels and restaurants that pledged to meet or exceed CDC sanitation standards. More than 15 businesses were highlighted for taking the pledge.

15. The Chamber drafted guidance and application documents for Henry County Government to support their grant to reimburse local businesses for COVID relief.

16. A task force has been meeting to coordinate the annual Intergovernmental Retreat which will focus on systemic and social justice in Henry County.

17. The Chamber worked with its peers from throughout Georgia to encourage passage of HB 426 (Hate Crimes Bill) in the General Assembly.

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18. The Chamber continued to produce podcast episodes with seven focusing on the pandemic.

19. The Henry County Chamber was invited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to participate in a national effort to encourage second-chance hiring and invited Goodwill Job Center in Stockbridge to partner with us.

20. To support the business community, we now offer monthly and annual ACH payment options for new and renewing members.

21. Four Stakeholder Forums were coordinated with Henry County Schools, Government, and the Development Authority to discuss the community’s response to school openings, DEI, economic development impact, and moving forward. The series averaged 3,750 in reach with a distribution 18 times more than average.

22. The Chamber has signed an agreement with the City of Stockbridge to administer the Stockbridge CARES Grant (nearly $1.3 million) that will support small businesses and notfor-profit organizations impacted by COVID-19.

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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP RENEWING MEMBERS

NEW MEMBERS

1ST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP.

HAMRNNAILZ, INC.

ROLANKA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

A SCARLET THREAD, LLC

HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SAN DIEGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

ALLSPINE SURGERY CENTER BETTER PLUMBING SERVICES

HENRY COUNTY COUNSELING CENTER

BRIGHT STAR HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC

HENRY COUNTY FARM BUREAU

CAMPBELL’S EQUIPMENT COMPANY

SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD STARBOUND PR FIRM LLC

HENRY COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES

STATE FARM INSURANCE - BRIAN ANDREWS

HERC RENTALS, INC.

STONECREST CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHICK-FIL-A / MCDONOUGH

HUDSON BRIDGE ANIMAL CLINIC

THE CASTLING GROUP

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

IDEAL CREATIONS

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SERVICES, INC

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES MCDONOUGH

THE CHANCE SELLS TEAM (WITH ASSOCIATES REALTY)

COUNTRY INN & SUITES

LILIANA MEJIA, D.D.S., L.L.C.

DE WAFELBAKKERS EASLER CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS LLC FAIRWAYS 825 LLC FRANKS & WHITE REALTY GARAGE EXPERTS OF SOUTH ATLANTA

LONG LIFE MANAGEMENT, LLC MIKE BIGGERS

MIYAKO JAPANESE SUSHI & STEAKHOUSE MOORE BASS CONSULTING, INC. MOUNT ELECTRIC, INC.

GLEN HAVEN BAPTIST CHURCH GORDON STATE COLLEGE HAMPTON BUSINESS & MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION

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OLIVER K. FRETZ PADGETT GRADING CONTRACTORS, INC. RIGHT AT HOME IN HOME CARE AND ASSISTANCE

THURMAN’S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE, INC TIDAL WAVE AUTO SPA TOP PITCH STORM & DISASTER SERVICES UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA - GRIFFIN CAMPUS WEBMOBILEFUSION, INC. WELLS FARGO WORKOUT ANYTIME LOCUST GROVE YES FOUNDATION INC.

ELITE MEMBERS SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR ELITE MEMBERS

CHAIRMAN’S CLUB

DRUG TESTING SERVICES OF MCDONOUGH KARIBA CARTER 444 RACETRACK ROAD MCDONOUGH, GA 30252 (470) 507-0057 INFO@DTSMCDONOUGH.COM

HOMETOWN REALTY

CORY DICKERSON 200 ATLANTA STREET MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 (678) 759-2440 CORY@HOMETOWNREALTYGA.COM

K-PIANO MUSIC ACADEMY

KENNETH WILSON 5365 NORTH HENRY BLVD. STE 113 STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281 (678) 920-0613 K.WILSON@KPIANOCLUB.COM

QUIET STORM CONSULTING & MGT. INC. LANIKA WALDEN 1940 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 (404) 623-4679 QUIETSTORMWEALTH@GMAIL.COM

S&R CLEANING SERVICES-GEORGIA LLC JAMILA DIALLO 36 MACON STREET, SUITE 6 MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 (678) 825-5589 INFO@SRCLEANGA.COM

TSN AGENCY INC.

ALVENO NELSON 220 WILLOW OAK WAY LIZELLA, GA 31052 (478) 335-4069 TSNAGENCYINC@GMAIL.COM

YARDBIRDZ

CHAMPIONS

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MAURICE FLORENCE 922 EAGLES LANDING PARKWAY STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281 (678) 586-5838 YARDBIRDZGA@GMAIL.COM

Henry County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Proudly Serving Henry County

Publication of HenryCounty.com is made possible in part by the support of the Board Members of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce.

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Christy Chewning, Chair, Central Georgia EMC Lincoln Parks, Chair-elect, Web Mobile Fusion Sharon Ponder, Immediate Past Chair, Bennett International Group Shaun Mock, Secretary/Treasurer, Snapping Shoals EMC Laura Turner, CVB Chair, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Dr. Elna Poulard, Vice Chair for Government and Education, Family Support Circle Morrelle McCrary, Vice Chair for Economic and Community Development, RAM-Tech PC Solutions Steve Nail, Vice Chair for Chamber Development, Nail Heating & Air Conditioning Joseph Henning, President & CEO

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 Steve Nail, Nail Heating & Air Conditioning CLASS OF 2021 Carolyn Wright Fraser, Edward Jones Financial Adviser Morrelle McCrary, RAM-Tech PC Solutions Christy Chewning, Central Georgia EMC Dr. Elna Poulard, Family Support Circle Kevin Demmitt, Clayton State University Thomas Williams, Kaiser Permanente CLASS OF 2022 Brent Huckaby, BB&T Lincoln Parks, Web Mobile Fusion Kena Ceasar, Ameris Bank

Maggy Martinez, Starbound PR Firm Lydia Pierre, Pierre Branding Group Rosa Marroquin, Georgia Power CHAIR APPOINTEES Laura Turner, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Dr. Murray Williams, Southern Crescent Technical College Shaun Mock, Snapping Shoals EMC EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis, Henry County Schools Superintendent Scott Harrison, Henry County Water Authority Amy Kuhns, Leadership Henry Chair Taylor Welch, 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 Chair June Wood, Henry County Board of Commissioners Josh Fenn, Henry County Development Authority Dr. Lily Henson, Henry County Hospital Authority CHAMBER STAFF Joseph Henning, President & CEO Barbara Ingram, Director of Communications Gary Sparrow, Director of Membership 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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CHAMBER NEWS CHAMBER WELCOMES TWO NEW WORK-BASED LEARNING STUDENT

INTERNS

LAURYN LEWIS JUNIOR HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL

Lauryn Lewis is a Junior who attends Hampton High School. She is a dual enrollment student at Southern Crescent Technical College, the Teen President of the Jack and Jill of America Inc. Lake Spivey Chapter, and is very active in community service. Lauryn is also a member of National Beta Club and has served as the Communications Officer on the City of Hampton Mayor’s Youth Council.

HAYDEN MCADAMS SENIOR HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL

Hayden McAdams is a Senior at Hampton High School. While Hayden is still undecided on which college he will attend, he plans to major in engineering. He is a member of the National Honors Society and the FCA club. Hayden lettered in cross country and track at Hampton High. In addition to his school activities, Hayden is actively involved in student leadership and worship at Hampton First Baptist Church.

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IT’S HAPPENING IN HENRY October 2020

Fall Season at Southern Belle Farm Saturdays & Sundays thru November 7 Come out to Southern Belle Farm in the fall for an experience you will not forget! We provide families with good wholesome fun. There is a wide variety of things to do from pig races to shooting our corn cannons. We hope to see you this fall, conveniently located here in McDonough, GA. Farm Admission includes fall activites: Corn Maze, Hayride, Cow Train ride, Corn Cannon – 3 shots, Jumping Pillow, Racing Pedal Carts, Giant Tunnel Slide, Kiddie Korral, Rubber Duck Races, meeting our Barnyard Animals, Seesaws, and Pig Races. www.southernbellefarm. com/fall 770-288-2582 Tanger Pinkstyle Savings October 1 – 31, Tanger Outlet Center-Locust Grove Join us in the fight against breast cancer by purchasing an unlimited use Pink Savings Card for $10 and save 25% on any item at participating stores October 1st through October 31st! Shop and save stylishly as many times as you like all while supporting the search for a cure. Purchase your Pink Savings Card at Shopper Services or on TangerOutlet. com starting October 1st!

McDonough Scarecrow Contest Come by and vote for your favorite scarecrow October 1 – 29.

Social distancing required; masks recommended. Winners will be announced via Live Facebook October 30. For more info, call 770-957-3915.

Gordon State College Alumni Professional Development Series: Finding Your Career Sweet Spot!

October 1, 6 PM (Zoom) Join us to discover your purpose and career path. Facilitated by Kene Iloenyosi, CEO, Talent Revolution.

To sign up, email careerservices@ gordonstate.edu.

Hampton PorchFest October 10, Downtown Hampton Hampton PorchFest has music of many, many genres from bluegrass and rock to Christian. There are even porches where you can sing-a-long! Of course, no matter the porch we hope you’ll move or dance to the music. Each porch that you visit will have performers for up to an hour, so plan to roam around town or pick a few of your favorites and hang out on the front lawn.

Wild Adventure Movie Weekend October 9 & 10, Noah’s Ark Lions, Tigers and Bears oh my…Load up the car and experience a wild adventure with this self-guided habitat tour at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, drive-in movie experience featuring “Jumanji: The Next Level” and free popcorn.

Gates open at 5pm and the movie starts at 7:30pm.

TangerFit Virtual 5K October 11 – 18 Join us for the TangerFIT Virtual 5k! Your race, your way – all for a great cause!

Whether you love running backyard trails, conquering the treadmill, or walking around the neighborhood this race is for you! Tighten your laces and get ready to make a big difference, with proceeds benefiting Harbor of Hope, Inc. You’ll have the entire week to complete your run or walk for a cause with the exact route, day, and time that works best for you!

Six Sigma Green Belt Training October 19 – 23, 8 AM – 5 PM, Southern Crescent Technical College The Green Belt Program provides participants with an overview of Six Sigma as well as key concepts associated with effective project teams.

Green Belts receive a subset of the more comprehensive Black Belt curriculum. Class is held at the Economic Development Center at Ellis Crossing in Griffin. For more information: EconomicDevelopment@sctech.edu, 770228-7364.

DRIVE “FORE” Education Invitational Golf Tournament October 27, 8:30 AM, Lauderdale Format, The Club at Shoal Creek, Griffin Benefitting Southern Crescent Technical College, presented in partnership with Impact Office Interiors. Registration Deadline: October 2.

Register online at https://sctc.cbo.io

CHAMBER NEWS VIRTUAL BUSINESS BOOSTER LUNCHEON OCTOBER 15, 2020 •12:00 NOON ONLINE About the Speaker

Henry County Schools Work-Based Learning Programs, A Win-Win for Employers and Students On October 15, the Henry County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Virtual Business Booster Luncheon Webinar on Zoom and Facebook Live. This discussion will be about Work-based Learning (WBL) and how it has been growing in local schools and businesses in Henry County. WBL not only helps students by giving them early opportunities in their career but it helps employers by offering a larger workforce that can be highly trained at an earlier age. Will the rapid increase in Work-based Learning students bring change to businesses in Henry County? Is Work-based Learning something you should consider for your business? Join us as we talk about the impact of Work-based Learning and the opportunities it provides for employers!

Dr. Yvette T. Dupree is the CTAE Supervisor for Henry County Schools, a district leadership team member for Career Technical and Agricultural Education. Dr. Dupree supervises the WBL programs and works directly with the CTAE Coordinator and teachers across the district to develop programs that give HCS students structured work experiences linked to their coursework, career interests, and goals.

Certified to teach marketing, business, and early childhood education, her impact has included work as a Business Teacher, Marketing Coordinator, and Youth Apprenticeship Specialist in addition to serving as an Advisor for Future Business Leaders of America, DECA, and the National Technical Honor Society.

Dr. Dupree has been recognized as Georgia Marketing Education Association Educator of the Year, Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education Outstanding Educator, and has been a Teacher of the Year Nominee. Yvette was selected for the 2018-19 Class of LEAD CTAE.

Register Now! >>

Go to October 15 at henrycounty.com/events

VIRTUAL BUSINESS BOOSTER LUNCHEON RECAP

Discussion about Workforce Development in Henry County Draws Huge Interest The Business Booster Luncheon held on September 17 via Zoom and Facebook Live was a virtual success reaching more than 2,600 and over 1,300 interested viewers of the online panel discussion at press time. The topic was prompted by the recent surge in supply chain logistics and advance manufacturing and technologies that will bring nearly 2000 jobs to Henry County in the next year. The

capability and preparedness of Henry County to meet the employer needs to fill these new positions as well as those of existing employers sparked discussion that was both lively and informative. Hosted by Chamber President and CEO Joseph Henning and adeptly moderated by Robert LeBeau, the Workforce Solutions Group Manager with the Atlanta Regional Commission, the panel assembled

many of Henry County’s leaders in workforce development who brought insight about current programs and many opportunities that exist to support the workforce needs now and in the future.

The event is available for on-demand viewing on the Chamber’s Facebook timeline and on its YouTube Channel in the BBL Playlist.

Thank You to our September BBL Panelists

Panel Moderator Robert LeBeau, AICP Manager, Workforce Solutions Group, Atlanta Regional Commission

Alvetta Thomas, Ed.P President Southern Crescent Technical College

Barbara Coleman Executive Director Connecting Henry, Inc.

Monty Green Chair, CTAE Advisory Council Henry County Schools Founder & Executive Director Wisdom to BELIEVE Foundation

Josh Fenn Executive Director Henry County Development Authority

Kevin Demmitt Provost and VPAA Clayton State University

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CHAMBER FEATURE

2020 RESPONSE INNOVATION

AWARDS

CHAMBER TO RECOGNIZE MEMBERS FOR INNOVATIVE RESPONSES TO CV-19 Saying that ‘operating a business in 2020 has been difficult’ may be the understatement of the year. Beginning in March with the shut-down of the economy through the summer that saw businesses grappling to re-open, many with crushing limitations, to today, the struggle has been real. Businesses and organizations have had to find creative new ways to serve customers, to safely bring back staff or just stay in business — requiring a level of determination and innovation that rises far above the norm. The Chamber is seeking to recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals that have invented new and creative ways to overcome obstacles uniquely inherent to the pandemic or that have, in some way, met the challenges to sustain, expand or open new lines of business.

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS

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Go to https://response-innovationawards.constantcontactsites.com/

Nominations must be submitted online through the Chamber’s 2020 Response Innovation Awards website.

Nominate your own business or one you patronize.

The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.

Winners will be announced at the Membership Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chamber office, located at 1709 Hwy. 20 W., McDonough, GA. The event will be held outside to accommodate and observe all CDC guidelines for safety of attendees.

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS! Deadline Friday, October 16, 2020

Winners will be featured in the December issue of the henrycounty.com monthly magazine and on the Chamber’s social media.

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CHAMBER FEATURE

MEMBER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON OBSERVING SOCIAL DISTANCING AND CDC SAFETY GUIDELINES

Friday, October 30, 2020 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Celebrating the Achievements, Aspirations and Resilience of our Members in Extraordinary Times.

Join us for a fun and safe outing and lunch in the Chamber parking area celebrating our members with prizes, the return of our popular Halloween costume contest and green screen photos, and the unveiling of the Chamber’s Response Innovation Award winners.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP >>

Go to October 30 at henrycounty.com/events

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CHAMBER FEATURE

20th Annual Golf Classic MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 Heron Bay Golf & Country Club 5100 Heron Bay Boulevard, Locust Grove, GA

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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Powering Our Powering Our Communities Powering Our Communities

MCDONOUGH

865 Hwy.20/81 West McDonough, GA 30253

770-898-1988

STOCKBRIDGE

850 Eagles Lndg. Pkwy.

Stockbridge, GA 30281

770-507-5855

LOCUST GROVE

4870 Bill Gardner Pkwy.

Locust Grove, HA 30248

Communities Henry County is our home too.why, for Henry County is our home too.

That’s why, too. for 90 years, we’ve Henry CountyThat’s is our home 90 years, partnered with local chambers, with local chambers, That’s why,we’ve forpartnered 90 years, we’ve partnered with local chambers, development authorities and elected development authorities and elected officials across development authorities and elected officials across Georgia to help officials across Georgia to and help Georgia to help bring jobs and investment to the bring jobs investment to the bring jobs and investment to the state – 134,000 more thanjobs 134,000 jobs andbillion state more than and $25.5 state – more than 134,000 jobs and $25.5investment billion capital investment $25.5 billion capital capital investment overdecade the past decade alone. over the past alone. over the past decade alone.

770-288-3500

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis Superintendent

770-957-6601 770-914-6178 FAX

www.henry.k12.ga.us 22 N. Zack Hinton Parkway McDonough, Georgia 30253

YOUR SOURCE OFPOWERANDINFORMATION.

City of Stockbridge

Anthony S. Ford Mayor 770-389-7910

4640 North Henry Boulevard Stockbridge, GA 30281 https://www.cityofstockbridge.com/

City of McDonough

Billy Copeland, Mayor

136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA 30253 770-957-3915 • mcdonoughga.org

City of Locust Grove Robert Price, Mayor 3644 Highway 42, Locust Grove, GA 30248

(770) 957-5043 locustgrove-ga.gov

Henry County Tax Commissioner’s Office

140 Henry Parkway • McDonough, GA 30253

Michael Harris Tax Commissioner (770) 288-8139 mharris@co.henry.ga.us • www.henrytc.org

1709 Highway 20 West Westridge Business Center McDonough, GA 30253

(770) 957-5786 henrycounty.com

HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.henrycounty.com

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770-946-8088

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770-954-3000

910 Dailey Mill Road McDonough, GA 30253

770-692-3819

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I-75 • Exit 216 145 Industrial Blvd.

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2 Macon Street Ste. 100-120 • McDonough, Georgia • (678) 554-6410

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305 Olde Towne Way Mcdonough, GA 30252 678-583-1325

Craig Carroll 305 Olde Towne Way Mcdonough, GA 30252 (678) 583-1325

Member SIPC I www.edwardjones.com

HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.henrycounty.com

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