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A HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION
MARCH 2016 IN THIS ISSUE Chair’s Message....................... 2 Business Profile......................... 3 Calendar.................................. 4 SBDC....................................... 5 Chamber Briefs/Leadership Henry/ Youth Leadership Henry ............ 6 Henry Happenings.................... 7 Chamber Membership.............. 10 Business After Hours ................ 11 Business Boosters Luncheon....... 12
HAMPTON • LOCUST GROVE • MCDONOUGH • STOCKBRIDGE
The Henry County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) celebrates 49 years of connecting and growing the business community in Henry County Each year the Henry County Chamber of Commerce recognizes excellence by presenting awards to recipients chosen for their exemplary leadership and dedication to improving our community. Some of Henry County’s most influential residents and business owners were honored Saturday night, February 6, 2016 at the Henry County Chamber of Commerce’s 49th Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner.
Star Breakfast.......................... 13 Financial Focus........................ 14 Ribbon Cuttings........................ 15
2015 AWARD WINNERS
Comfortably South of Atlanta
W.L. “Billy” Carter Public Service Award - Commissioner Bruce Holmes
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.
Photo Credit: Pro Studio #DidYouKnow We offer our Board Room and our smaller conference room, the Toppan Room free to members. They make a great location to meet clients, hold training sessions, conduct interviews or just a meeting space for your business. The Chamber has free wi-fi available as well. Remember our facility is for our members to use.
YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS
Awards were presented at the Henry County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet & Awards Dinner on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Eagle’s Landing Country Club.
Commissioner Bruce Holmes has long been active in public life, even before taking office, and has been recognized for these activities by being honored in Who’s Who, receiving many prestigious community awards and being identified as a person of influence in Metro Atlanta. However, it is as a County Commissioner that our honoree has made a significant impact on Henry County. By tirelessly working to foster economic development and quality of life,
2016 Taste of Henry
he has clearly made a difference to the community.
Volunteer of the YearGenie Griffin, Zoom 105.9
Talking about the Henry County Chamber of Commerce is almost second nature to Genie Griffin. She has made the Chamber business part of her business by bringing Chamber members into her radio talk show. She has taught sales techniques to the membership drive teams, she has chaired the Chamber Ambassadors Committee. In short, she has become almost a one person welcoming wagon for the Chamber.
Citizen of the YearScott Mahone, Mercer University
A person with a true servant’s heart, Scott Mahone has orchestrated events that ranged from personally providing donated food to the needy on a weekly basis, to managing several hundred volunteers for projects. Whether it is food for the hungry, coats for the cold or construction projects for those in need, no good work is too small or too large for Scott to not only accept, but also to champion with excellence.
Business of the YearMarcia Taylor, Bennett International Group, LLC.
The contributions this company has made to our community are immeasurable. Their charitable foundation
supports so many non-profits in Henry County, often anonymously. They employ hundreds of people at their facility in McDonough and have created a truly unique work environment with their innovative practices including wellness initiatives, “Women in the Drivers Seat” program, and leadership development. Bennett employees can be found lending their talents and expertise in leadership roles throughout our community - from the Chamber to Kiwanis to area non-profits. The meeting was held at Eagles Landing Country Club and was sponsored by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The group enjoyed a social hour of networking with complimentary libations sponsored by Chamber Member, Whaley, Hammonds, Tomasello, P.C. managing partner, Greg Hammonds who also serves on the Board of Directors for the Chamber. The social hour occurred prior to a served meal, followed by a fastpaced program. After the Passing of the gavel, 2016 Chair of the Board Leonard Moreland, President of Heritage Bank, thanked June Wood for her service as chair of the board last year and for her leadership before presenting her with the “Chair” as a gift from the Board. Past, Present and retiring Board Members were also recognized at the banquet. Social hour and musical entertainment was provided by Clayton State University String Quartet & Collegium Vocale. Ronnie Owings of Pro Studio was there to capture some amazing moments at the banquet!
April 15 is not only tax day, it’s taste day! Taste of Henry will be April 15 with more than 30 local restaurants as well as many local tourism attractions on display. Drop your taxes in the mail and celebrate at Taste of Henry: The Best of Taste & Tourism. www.tasteofhenry.com.