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chamber Briefs/Leadership Henry/ youth Leadership Henry ............ 6 Henry Happenings.................... 7 chamber Membership...............10 Business after Hours .................11 Business Boosters Luncheon........12 the elite Membership Level/ Golf classic .........................13 Financial Focus.........................14 Ribbon cuttings .......................15
Help the Chamber Welcome New Teachers to Henry County
T.I.P Gift Bag Items Needed approximately 400 or more new teachers will soon be arriving to join the largest employer in Henry county. they not only will provide educational opportunities for our children, but will also have a significant impact on our local economy.
2014 TIP Gift Bag
We are asking chamber members to help fund the tip luncheon and provide useful items representing their businesses for teacher gift bags. a donation of at least 400 items will be needed for the gift bags. all items for the gift bags must be received by 4:00 pm on thursday, july 14, 2016!
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.
#DidyouKnow You can submit events, flyers and press releases as part of your membership. The Henry County Chamber of Commerce offers members the ability to post press releases on our website, add your event to the Chamber calendar and submit your event flyer for inclusion on the digital bulletin board.
Thank you to all of our Sponsors who are helping to make this possible! BRONZE
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The Elite Membership Level is the ultimate Chamber experience. Elite members are provided with numerous opportunities each year that are focused on promoting growth and advancing the business as a whole. Elite Membership offers the greatest discounts on promotional tools, Chamber events and sponsorships. Learn more on Page 13.
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messaGe From the chair
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Leonard Moreland president and ceO at Heritage Bank 2016 chair of Henry county chamber of commerce
Did you know???
must be really hard to satisfy. Just a
system is not satisfied. They are constantly
than 300 of our young citizens to be exposed
couple of months ago I was griping
trying to find ways to improve. My hat is
to high skill training and college level courses
about the cold weather and being ready for
off to the Henry County School System and
without parents having to pick up the cost.
spring and now it is hot and dry and I feel a
all that make it successful.
This allows for a tremendous head start on life after high school.
gripe coming on. But the one thing I never
The Henry County Chamber of Com-
find fault with is our outstanding school sys-
merce is a huge supporter of our school sys-
Did you know that one of the first
tem. I have the opportunity to get regular
tem. Whether it is the annual luncheon for
things a prospective company looks at be-
updates on how the Henry County School
new teachers that we sponsor, the annual Star
fore selecting the site for their business is the
System is educating our kids and prepar-
Student and Star Teacher breakfast, or the
workforce development programs that are
ing them for the future. Did you know that
many volunteer hours that our members and
in place and the success rate of those pro-
Henry County Schools have an 84% gradu-
staff spend trying to make a difference in the
grams? The One Henry Economic Alliance
ation rate? Furthermore, did you know
school system; we understand that our coun-
is working hard to expand the relationships
that they increased this ratio 6 percentage
ty’s future is sitting in those classrooms and
between the Henry County Schools and all
points between 2014 and 2015. You know
it is our responsibility to help them achieve
of their post-secondary partners mentioned
it doesn’t get much better than that; or does
their full potential. I also want to give a thank
above. Not only does it benefit our students,
it? Did you know that the Henry County
you to Clayton State University, Southern
but it benefits all of us to have better job op-
Academy for Advanced Studies has over
Crescent Technical College and Gordon State
portunities and growth in our business com-
1700 students and their graduation rate
College for their leadership and support of
munity. We invite you to join us in these ef-
is in excess of 99%? I am impressed. The
the Academy for Advanced Studies dual en-
forts. There really isn’t a better investment in
most exciting part of this story is that the
rollment program. Our county is blessed to
a community’s future than an investment in
administration and faculty of the school
have partnerships like this that allow more
its children and schools.
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Business ProFiLe
Hometown Directories, Inc. 21 Eastbrook Bend, #205
Phone: 770-631-9705
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Email: info@hometownonlineinfo.com
Bob & Susan Berschinski, owners Hometown Directories Inc Description of Business Hometown Directories Inc is an online directory that provides the public with a useful guide to commercial and other resources currently available in their coverage areas. It is also their intention to provide local business with an effective and economical way to present their products and services to the public. They continue their twenty year history of doing so in print with this online offering designed for today’s market.
Service Offered: Hometown Directories Inc provides online advertising for local businesses in the South Metro area of Atlanta. The company originally provided print directories for each county. Now, in keeping with how consumers search for local information, they provide links to businesses online. They have been serving Henry since 2000 with The Henry Directory (2000-2011), HometownOnlineInfo.com (since 2010) and Hometown Magazine (since 2014).
Company’s Community Involvement: In addition to providing links between the public and Henry’s growing roster of small, local businesses, Hometown Directories has had a consistent policy of providing public service information and announcements in their various publications. In their current editions of Hometown Magazine for Henry, they have a dedicated ‘pro bono” page per issue devoted to promoting worthy community organization and causes.
Chamber Involvement “I have found Chamber Membership to be essential both for maintaining contact with the business community and for providing additional links to the wider Henry community. “ Bob Berschinski, Owner & President.
Awards & Accolades Our major award has been survival and growth through providing effective advertising for small business since 1990.
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2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Leonard Moreland, Chairman, Heritage Bank Rod Meadows, Chair Elect, Meadows & Macie, PC Wayne Lowrey, Secretary/Treasurer, United Community Bank Brad Thomas, Vice Chair for Economic & Cultural Development, Snapping Shoals EMC Steve Nail, Vice Chair for Chamber Development, Nail Heating & Air Shane Persaud, Vice Chair for Government & Education, Communities in Schools of Henry County Jeff Mills, CVB Chair, David Gill, HCCC President & CEO
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CLASS OF 2016: Toni Holmes, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Steve Nail, Nail Heating & Air June Wood, Past Chair Wayne Lowrey, United Community Bank Shane Persaud, Communities in Schools of Henry County Melissa Malcom, Melissa P. Malcom, LLC Denise Sowell, Capitol Street Financial Services
CLASS OF 2018: Christy Chewning, Central Georgia EMC Patti Brown, SERVPRO of Henry & Spalding David Curry, Henry County Tax Commissioner Josh Duncan, Edward Jones Eugene Edwards, President Henry County NAACP Morrelle McCrary, RAM-Tech PC Solutions Greg Hammonds, Whaley Hammonds Tomasello, PC
CLASS OF 2017: Nadia Faucette, Georgia Power Sharon Ponder, Bennett International Group Gregory Guy, Goodyear Aviation Products Brad Thomas, Snapping Shoals EMC Rod Meadows, Meadows & Macie, PC Scott Fillmore, Leadership Henry Appointee
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Charlie Scott, Henry County Hospital Authority Rodney Bowler, Henry County Schools Tony Carnell, HC Water & Sewerage Authority Charlie Moseley, HC Development Authority Pam Milling, Leadership Henry Don Dunlap, Youth Leadership Henry Mayor Robert Price, City of Locust Grove Mayor Steve Hutchison, City of Hampton
Mayor “Billy” Copeland, City of McDonough Mayor Pro Tem Anthony Ford, City of Stockbridge Tommy Smith, Chairman, Henry County BOC
CHAIR APPOINTEES Laura Turner, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Lincoln Parks, Web Mobile Fusion Kate Troelstra, Clayton State CHAMBER STAFF David Gill, President & CEO Laura Luker, Director of Tourism Lydia Pierre, Director of Communications Gary Sparrow, Membership Director Phyllis Reeves, Office Manager
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Mid-Year Progress Checks: Recommit to Your Goals Judiffier pearson, business Consultant the university of georgia sbdC at Clayton state university
The first half of 2016 has passed and it’s time for your business’ mid-year progress report. Have you taken advantage of the opportunities that you identified at the beginning of the year? You know, the ones that you listed in your SWOT analysis to help you achieve your objectives. If you haven’t taken advantage of those opportunities, it’s not too late. Recommit to the process of achieving your goals. Carve out a full day on your calendar, or even a week, to work on the action items that can help you get back on track. Accelerate as many of those activities as you can. Before you know it, you will have redeemed much of the lost time from the first half of the year and will have jumpstarted your strategic plan. Don’t have a SWOT? Here’s a quick overview of how to do one. STEP 1: Define your organization’s (S) trengths, (W)eaknesses, (O)pportunities, and (T)hreats. Make a 2 x 2 matrix that that creates 4 quadrants. Record 3-5 items for each section. In quadrant 1, list your and your company’s strengths. These are the competencies and resources that give you/ your company an advantage and can help you seize opportunities. In quadrant 2, list your and your
company’s weaknesses. What areas need improvement? What causes you to lose sales? If not shored up, weaknesses can cause your company to implode. In quadrant 3, identify interesting trends and opportunities that exist in the marketplace that you could take advantage of. What problems are waiting for you to solve? Finally, list the external forces that could threaten your company in quadrant 4. What could blindside you and prevent you from capitalizing on opportunities? STEP 2: Analyze your SWOT. How can you use your strengths to maximize the opportunities you listed? How can you overcome or neutralize your weaknesses? Can any of your strengths be used to mitigate threats? STEP 3: Lay Out Your Plan. Take the answers from Step 2 to define your objective(s) and develop an action plan. Once you complete this exercise, you should have much of the direction and data you need to seize the opportunities before you. To receive further assistance with strategic planning, contact The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at morrow@georgiasbdc.org, or call 678466-5100.
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Chamber Briefs
Leadership Henry Class of 2016-17 Announced
Learn about the great things that are happening in our community…
The Locust Grove Wildcats (33-5-1) capped off a stellar season with a 3-1 win against the Buford Wolves (32-5) to win the Class AAAA baseball state championship. Community leaders had the opportunity to meet with State Representative Brian Strickland and TCSG Commissioner Gretchen Corbin to thank them for their leadership in obtaining $16.1 million dollars in funding for the second building of the Henry Campus of Southern Crescent Technical College. We particularly thank Rep. Strickland and the rest of our Henry County Legislative Delegation for their hard work in shepherding the funding request through the recent legislative session and helping to build Henry County’s workforce for the future. Georgia United Credit Union Invited the Community to an Open House at Student-Run McDonough Branch on June 1 at 401 E. Tomlinson Street in McDonough.
Congrats to Henry County Schools HR Dept on “Best in Class” award!
Congrats to the Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) on a clean sweep of the awards for the best operating water and wastewater plants in Georgia during the recent GAWP Spring Conference in Columbus. On May 24, 2016, The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $500 grant to Shane Persaud, Regional Director, United Way, and Betsy Brown, County Engagement Director, United Way, to purchase gas cards for Henry County veterans.
The members of the Leadership Henry Class of 2016-2017 have been announced. A program of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Henry is a 10-month program that develops participants’ leadership potential and introduces them to community leaders, heritage, challenges and services. “We are excited about the class for the coming year,” said J. D. Hardin, chair of the Leadership Henry Board of Directors. “We have another exceptional group of leaders representing a cross-section of the community.” The class year will begin in August with a Kick-Off Luncheon followed by an overnight retreat. Each month will focus on a different aspect of the
community. From healthcare and public safety to state government and non-profit organizations, class members have the opportunity to learn about challenges facing the County and interact with the leaders working to address them. “Leadership Henry brings together individuals from across the county to work and learn together,” explains Hardin. “The program introduces participants to new leadership skills and encourages them to apply them to their emerging leadership roles in the community.” Using the leadership skills and concepts gained through the program, the class members will plan and execute a class legacy project that will benefit the community for years to come. The Class of 20152016 recently completed a renovation of the Henry County Fire Safety Theater, funded entirely through corporate and private donations.
Members of the Leadership Henry Class of 2016-2017: Deborah Armstrong – Piedmont Henry Hospital Rudy Breedlove – Academy Properties Kimberly Brunette – Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy Deanna Carden – Central Georgia EMC Iris Carrasquillo – Henry County Tax Commissioner’s Office Barbara Coleman – Connecting Henry Nick Craig – RE/MAX Advantage Gina Curran – United Community Bank Wendy DeHoff – Optimus Real Estate Brokers Eboni Dotson – Northside Hospital Jack Draughon – Sacred Journey Hospice Katheryne Fields – Southern Crescent Technical College Linda Hensel – Phillips Van Heusen Corp. Aimee Jones – Henry Herald Tyna Jones – Department of Human Services Scott Mahone – Mercer University Cheri Matthews – Henry County Government Scott McCarter – First National Bank of Griffin Carey Melton – Creekside Christian Academy Jason Mitchell – Department of Corrections Luther Phillips – Henry County Fire Department Elna Poulard – Family Support Circle Jason Robinson – BB&T Anna Saylor – Henry County Tax Commissioner Aaryn Schmuhl – Henry County Schools Lamonica Shelton – Administration for Children and Families Jasmine Smokes – Georgia Power Company Stuart Sons – Southside Realtors Jason Stott – Georgia Power Company Lyndsay Theado – Paulk Outdoors Clate Wall – Double Eagle Land Development Company Courtney Wall – Double Eagle Realty Janna Warren – Piedmont Henry Hospital Carlton Webb – Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Gary Wright – A Friend’s House
Summertime, and the applyin’ is easy… Youth Leadership Henry has opened its application for this year’s rising high school sophomores. Our program is specifically for Henry County residents in the tenth grade this year; regardless of whether they attend public, private, home school, or virtual school. The program is designed to develop leadership potential and to acquaint participants with community needs, problems and resources through interaction with local leaders and decision makers.
This year’s program schedule has program days to engage participants in a variety of topics that will develop a perspective of our community and their role in it that will help them become contributing members of Henry County (most occur on days that school is not is session for Henry Schools): • September 27, 2016 Reception • October 10, 2016 Teambuilding Day • November 7, 2016 Public Safety Day
• December 3, 2016 Education Day • January 14, 2017 Hospital Day • February 15, 2017 State Government Day • March 13, 2017 County-Wide Youth Job Fair • April 22. 2017 County Tour Day • May 9, 2017 Graduation If you know a high school sophomore in Henry County that could benefit from the above, please
direct them to our website at youthleadershiphenry.com, where they can complete the online application for the program. It is extremely competitive, so taking some thoughtful time do complete it during the summer would be a great strategy! Questions about the program? Drop us a line at youthleadership@ leadershiphenry.com
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Locust Grove Farmers Market
June thru August, Downtown Locust Grove
Come out to the Train Platform and see what’s going on at our local Farmer’s Market! The Market will be every Saturday 8:00AM-Noon June through August. What to expect? Locally grown produce, flowers, organic candles, and MORE!
U-Pick Blackberries, Blueberries and Peaches at Southern Belle Farm In addition to pre-picked and “U-pick” blueberries, blackberries and peaches, various weekday and weekend activities are available. On weekends Mimi’s Kitchen, Belle’s Barn, the jumping pillow, cow train, pedal cars and hayrides. On weekdays, Mimi’s Kitchen, the jumping pillow and Belle’s Barn are open. Make sure you check out the new Country Market and try the strawberry ice cream! For hours and availability of fruit & produce, call 770-288-2582 or visit www. southernbellefarm.com. Locust Grove Farmers Market
June thru August, Downtown Locust Grove
Come out to the Train Platform and see what’s going on at our local Farmer’s Market! The Market will be every Saturday 8:00AM-Noon through August. What to expect? Locally grown produce, flowers, organic candles, and MORE! Food Truck Tasty Tuesdays in Stockbridge
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4th of July Weekend Sale at Tanger Outlet Center July 1 - 4
Find extra summer savings during Tanger’s July 4th Sale, July 3 - 6, including Sidewalk Sales all weekend long. Shop your favorite brand name outlet stores! Visit www.tangeroutlet. com/coupons for the latest sales information!
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Thursday Thunder Legends Series presented by Papa John’s Pizza July 6, 7, 14 & 21, Atlanta
Motor Speedway, Gates open at 6pm
www.atlantamotorspeedway.com Free Movie Series
July 9, Stockbridge City Hall Lawn
O’Reilly Auto Parts Friday Night Drags & Show-N-Shine
Fun starts at 7:30pm, movie starts at dark. Family Fun, Games & Prizes. Free admission. Bring your blanket and lawn chair for seating. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. www.cityofstockbridge.com
Fireworks Extravaganza - July 1 following the race www. atlantamotorspeedway.com
Ladies Night Out
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Atlanta Motor Speedway
Movies on the Square
July 14, 6pm – 9pm
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Fireworks in McDonough
Featuring Live Music from DraKarr & An Experience Food, Kids Activities, Fun for the Whole Family. Free Admission. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets. www.cityofstockbridge.com
July 3, 4pm – 10pm, Richard Craig Park, 125 S. Zack Hinton Blvd.
Local Bands, Inflatables, Food, 50/50 Raffle and more. www.HCFireworks.com or 678432-4399 5th Annual Firecracker Road Race 5K/10K July 4, 8am – 1pm, Nash Farm
Benefiting Henry County Special Olympics and Parks & Rec www.getsetgrow.com McDonough Ice Cream Social July 4, 7p – 8p, Downtown McDonough Square
Join the City of McDonough and Mayor for free ice cream (while supplies last).
There are lots of options for banking. But did you know that investing in a community bank means investing in the community where you live and work? When you choose Heritage Bank, the only community bank covering the tri-county area, you’re keeping your money local. So it can help your neighbors down the block or that new business opening around the corner. And when you visit Heritage Bank, you’ll always get great rates, friendly service, and the customized solutions for your business or personal needs from people who also live right here in the community. To see more about how we serve our neighbors, watch our video at heritagebank.com.
Downtown McDonough Square
July 2, 8pm – 10pm, Downtown McDonough Square
Kung Fu Panda 3 will be shown.
Serving the community. One neighbor at a time.
July 16, 6pm – 9:30pm, Stockbridge City Hall Lawn (across from City Hall)
Summer Concert Series July 23, 7pm – 10pm, Downtown McDonough Square
Family friendly, bring your lawn chairs and blanket to enjoy the fun and sounds on the square. The Sean Carter Bank will be performing. They are an upbeat, fun loving, get your hips swinging band that plays the top 40 country hits sprinkled in with a few classic rock favorites and original songs. Fourth Friday on 5th Friday
July 29, 6pm – 7pm, Downtown McDonough Square
Family friendly event around McDonough Square.
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To our RENEWING Chamber Members 15th Street Pizza and Pub Ace Hardware of McDonough ALPHA Automotive American Family Insurance - Tiffany Cooper Arrow Exterminators - Commercial Division Ausband Agency / Nationwide Insurance Bellamy Strickland Chevrolet, Buick-GMC Benton Village - A Senior Living Community Bethany Baptist Church Campbell’s Equipment Company Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors Carrington Green Cheddar’s Casual Cafe
Kiwanis Club of Henry County
Communities In Schools of Henry County
Lady Fencer, Inc.
Community Christian School
Lash Spa Studio
D & D Kustoms Dealerguy. com
Law Office of Deborah L. Britt, LLC Liberty Technology
DeVry University
Loggins Kern & McCombs
Dogwood Forest Assisted Living
McDonough Jerk Festival Organization
Donald Dunlap
McLaurin Graphics, Inc.
Dream Vacations
Meadowlark Apartments
Fidelity Bank First Assembly of God
Mid South Security Systems, Inc
P & A Training Solutions Pinnacle Advertising Specialties, Inc. Premiere Wireless Solution Pullin Cloud Technologies Red Roof Inn Atlanta/ Southeast Red Wing Shoes Ringer Center of Excellence Sacred Journey Hospice, Inc. SelecSource Staffing Tony Moye
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
United Bank of Jackson United Way
Georgia Sheriffs’ Association
New Beginnings International Training Institute
Glen Haven Baptist Church
NEWSole Running
Harding Plumbing & Supply, Inc.
Nidus Development, LLC
Heritage Bank
Noah’s Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
Georgia Commute Options
Heron Bay Golf and Country Club Kathryn R. Sims
360 Med Spa Dawn Taylor 970 Eagles Landing Pkwy Stockbridge GA 30281 (770) 507-2800
Franks & White Realty Lindsey White 395 Keys Ferry Street McDonough GA 30253 (770) 477-5959
Advanced Security and Fire, Inc. Jimmy Walker 225 Cecil Way McDonough GA 30252 (770) 527-3325
H3 Automotive Center Nick Holmes 2747 Hwy 81 E McDonough GA 30252 (770) 914-3119
Bluestone Payments Micheal Loper 385 Rehobeth Way Fayetteville GA 30214 (678) 340-8756
Heritage Cadillac Mitsubishi Tim Crawford 7134 Jonesboro Rd. Morrow GA 30260 (770) 960-0060
Chris Corley & Associates Chris Corley McDonough GA 30252 (678) 618-2032 CJ’s Hot Dogs Kurt Pfeiffer 101 Eagles Landing Pkwy Stockbridge GA 30281 (678) 284-0075 C-Port Seafood Linda Turner 72 Hwy 138 N Stockbridge GA 30281 (678) 782-7787 Crowe Realty Clinton Crowe 101 Park 42 Drive Suite E Locust Grove GA 30248 (770) 775-1800
Hood Street Art Center Beth Healy 136 Hood Street McDonough GA 30253 (678) 591-7744 KMT Systems, Inc. Tommy Smith 2004 Henry Parkway Connector McDonough GA 30253 (770) 507-5828 Legacy Excavation Inc. Debbie Andrews 112 Simpson Mill Road McDonough GA 30253 (678) 447-2266
Liberty Plumbing Jack Jamerson P.O. Box 3385 McDonough GA 30253 (678) 902-1088 Nadia’s Boutique Nadia Lares 914 Hwy 81 East McDonough GA 30252 (678) 545-7728 Peach Appraisal Group Thomas Carson 116 MLK Sr. Heritage Trail Stockbridge GA 30281 (678) 825-3738 Pirate Staffing Tina Killam 5406 Covington Hwy. Suite C Decatur GA 30035 (678) 705-8678
Workout Anytime Locust Grove Cheri Howard 2694 Highway 155 Locust Grove GA 30248 (678) 782-7885
Zytek Roofing Mike Zeitel 145 Steeplechase Dr. McDonough GA 30253 (404) 268-1900
770-692-3819 Greg Cannon
O’Quinn & Cronin
Sprint Business Natasha LaGrande 3065 Akers Mill Rd. SE Atlanta GA 30339 (404) 901-8816
Scott Fillmore Scott Fillmore 601 Preserve Place Peachtree City GA 30269 (404) 581-7131
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Shane’s Rib Shack Stephanie Waters 4980 Bill Gardner Pkwy Locust Grove GA 30248 (678) 583-8186
Y’allz Hungry Hot Dog Shop Shermaine Perkins 922 Eagle’s Landing Pkwy Stockbridge GA 30281 (678) 782-3587
Van Laar Esthetics Whaley Hammonds Tomasello, P.C.
Serendipity of McDonough Lindsey White 397 Keys Ferry Street McDonough GA 30253 (678) 962-3938
Rachel’s Gift, Inc. Lori Beth Blaney 922 Hwy 81 East PMB 153 McDonough GA 30252 (770) 320-7059
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2016 membership Campaign ResuLts
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1st Place Team Michelle Amarra - Captain Karen Perez Lyndsay Theado Lyndsay White Vanessa Jackson
THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016 • 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
2nd Place Team Leonard Moreland – Captain Kim Devine Kay Embrey Todd Oswalt Kerry Arnold 3rd Place Team Josh Duncan – Captain Gina Curran Jackie Tyler Leslie Hudgins Lisa Morton CAMPAIGN TOTAL 44 new & expired members $16,100 heritaGe Bank
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Business After Hours is one of the Chamber’s premier networking events for members. Professionals utilize this opportunity to discuss and share ideas in a relaxed, social atmosphere while learning about other member businesses. Our July Business After Hours will be hosted by Elite Chamber Member,
Heritage Bank. Heritage Bank has been serving metro Atlanta’s Southern Crescent since 1955. The independent community bank has six full service offices, features a well-rounded offering of commercial and consumer products, and is an active, involved member of the community it serves.
They have some of the best and brightest professionals in the industry. Take this opportunity to “enlighten” yourself about their products while you mingle with colleagues and enjoy refreshments. Business After Hours are free networking events for members and their invited (adult) guests.
Business After Hours is a monthly networking event designed to bring 40-50 business professionals together to meet and build relationships in an informal setting. Each event is hosted by a different Chamber member and is a great way to meet new people and see the diverse business community in Henry County.
to host a business after hours, pLease ContaCt the Chamber at:
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Business Boosters Luncheons are on summer vacation.
NO july bbl Next Luncheon: August 18
For this month’s luncheon, our caterer was Mellow Mushroom and our guest speaker was Alisa Kirk of The UGA Small Business Development Center . Pulling from her unique perspectives and experience teaching communications as part of an MBA program, Alisa offered several valuable tips for how business owners can effectively network by simply being more aware of their body language. • Find ways to let other business owners know how you can help them.
• Using certain stances to communicate that you are open to conversation. • Not closing yourself off by being on the phone and hunched over in an unwelcoming manner. • Look for highvisibility platforms, such as speaking opportunities and training programs, to position yourself as a subject matter expert before potential clients. • Network and focus on walking away with 1-3 real connections that you can work as
opposed to attempting to speak to over 50 people in one room. The guests in attendance had the chance to engage in 2 networking activities including a round of speed networking. It was a great time and an amazing learning opportunity for everyone. Despite the numerous channels available today – email, mobile, text messaging, and social media – the personal
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touch remains the most effective way for business owners to network and develop new business. Special Thanks to all of our Door Prize Sponsors for helping to make our events enjoyable! The next Chamber luncheon (focused on Worker’s Compensation for the Small Business Owner) is scheduled for Thursday, June 16.
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The Henry County Chamber of Commerce 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.
2016 Henry County Chamber
GOLF CLASSIC
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 • • • • • • • • • • • •
Chamber Dues Standard Chamber membership benefits Premium STAR sponsorship Premium TIP 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 non-exclusive sponsorships One daytime rental of Hudgins room for total of $75.00 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.
Special Thank you to our Elite Members Chairman’s Club
The 16th annual Henry County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic will be held on Monday, September 26th at Eagle’s Brooke Golf & Country Club. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to promote your business at the Chamber’s annual golfing event. The Golf 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 Hole-in-One and Long Drive contests. There will also be some nice gifts for all the golfers that participate. Lunch will be provided during the event, and there will be food and drinks available during the awards presentation in the restaurant following the event, along with some great raffle prizes. There are many sponsorship opportunities available. Sponsorship gives your company recognition at this prestigious event and the opportunity to be an exhibitor on the course and send selected staff members, key clients or customers to participate in The Golf Classic. No matter what your budget is we have a sponsorship package for your business. AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIPS ARE AT THE FOLLOWING LEVELS: •
Presenting Sponsor $7500 (Exclusive)
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Flag Sponsor $4,000 (Exclusive)
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Tee Box $4,000 (Exclusive)
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Gold $2,500
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Silver $1,500
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Team Only $800 (Limited availability after sponsorships)
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Tent Exhibitor $500 (Limited availability after sponsorships)
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Hole Sign Sponsor $150
Champions It will be a great day of golf, networking and all around fun. If you are interested in participating at any level in this year’s event contact Gary Sparrow at gsparrow@henrycounty.com or (770) 957-5786.
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