MARCH 2017 HCCC NEWSLETTER

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A HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION

MARCH 2017 IN THIS ISSUE Chair’s Message 2 Business Profile 3 Calendar 4 SBDC: Change for the Better 5 Chamber Briefs/Leadership Henry/ Youth Leadership Henry 6 Henry Happenings 7 Chamber Membership 10 Business After Hours 11 Business Boosters Luncheon 12 Ribbon Cuttings/STAR Breakfast 13 Financial Focus 14 Henry County Chamber of Commerce 50th Anniversary 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.

#DidYouKnow Each month the Chamber Ambassadors make Chamber Connection Visits, where we drop in on an unsuspecting member and surprise them with a gift bag.

You can have a promotional item from your business included in the bag, and you are more than welcome to join us on our visits.

YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS

HAMPTON • LOCUST GROVE • MCDONOUGH • STOCKBRIDGE

Tourism Gems Get Spotlighted The Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau (HCCVB), a non-profit organization that operates with the purpose of attracting tourists to Henry County, will soon be launching a new website and History Has a Name storyteller series.

In addition to the tourism website, The Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau will also manage the newly re-designed wedding planning resource, Henry County Weddings.com.

Ease of use, mobile responsiveness and social media integration are some of the improved features that will accompany the newest incarnation of the HCCVB website. Visitors to the new website will find resources that include attraction listings, itineraries, blogs, an events calendar and more. The website will continue to function as a resource where both travelers and locals can find information related to the many hotels, restaurants, attractions, arts activities and event facilities that Henry County offers.

A section of the new website will be devoted to the History Has a Name series, including a detailed Q & A, embedded videos and photos.

Viewers are invited to go behind-the-scenes with the individuals featured in each video in order to learn the history of the people as well as the attractions. This is the first phase in what will be an ongoing campaign to spotlight the hidden gems within Henry County’s thriving tourism industry.

The History Has a Name series is the result of over a year of interviews, video and photo shoots and careful planning. “With this series I hope we can bring awareness to all Henry County’s tourism offerings,” said HCCVB Director of Tourism, Laura Luker. “Each individual and their story is part of the larger history of Henry County. By combining these existing stories with those to come, we can showcase Henry County as an exciting, interesting and unexpected destination.”

The newly designed websites and the History Has a Name series can be viewed in the coming weeks at www.visithenrycountygeorgia.com.

Taste of Henry will be April 21 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

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

JUNE WOOD

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here are few places in the world with a climate as wonderful as Henry County, Georgia as spring approaches.

While our winters are not terribly harsh (and the current one has been unusually mild), it is still nice to enjoy the buds and blooms on our flowering trees (which help to compensate for the yellow pine pollen on our patios and porches).

As the days get longer, there are additional opportunities to visit the many parks and recreational facilities right here in Henry County. Have you visited the Veterans Wall of Honor in Heritage Park, or the park’s Veterans Museum? You will be amazed and inspired by the tribute to Henry County’s Fallen Heroes. Near Hampton, the Nash Farm Museum and battlefield provides information and interpretations regarding earlier conflicts in our nation’s history. In Kellytown,

Rod Meadows Partner at Meadows, Macie & Sutton, P.C 2017 Chair of Henry County Chamber of Commerce

the relatively new “Bud” Kelley Park provides an inspiring walk through nature on its paved walking trails.

Did you know that, in addition to serving numerous leagues of local teams, the traditional ballfields, soccer fields and courts of the Henry County Park System serves to host an estimated 20,000 young competitive athletes, and tournaments bring approximately $13 million in economic impact to Henry County each year based on the most recent analysis. The partnership between the Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau, with our Henry County Parks and Recreation Department is a tremendous asset to our citizens, and all of our visitors.

This spring, join the Henry County Chamber of Commerce in saluting the Henry County Parks and Recreation Department.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Ken Palmer President and CEO

“ About United Community Bank United Community Bank is one of the Southeast’s largest fullservice banks, operating 139 offices in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Originally chartered in 1950 as Union County Bank, United is still headquartered in Blairsville, Georgia and employs more than 1,900 associates throughout the footprint.

With $10.7 billion in assets, United specializes in providing personalized community banking services to individuals, small businesses and corporations. Services include a full range of consumer and commercial banking products including mortgage, advisory services, treasury

management, corporate and specialized lending.

United Community Bank has three Henry County locations in Stockbridge, McDonough and Locust Grove.

About Ken Palmer Ken Palmer is the CEO/President of United Community Bank in Henry, Rockdale and Newton Counties. He has served in this role since 2008. Prior to that he worked at other Atlanta area banks in Commercial Relationship Management and Branch Management.

He began his career in banking in Albany, Ga. with Citizens and Southern Bank after receiving a bachelor’s degree from Temple University.

Mr. Palmer is a graduate of Leadership Henry, a program of the Henry

County Chamber of Commerce as well as Leadership Clayton in Clayton County. Since 2003, he has also served as a board member of the Southern Regional Hospital, Foundation Board.

During Mr. Palmer’s time in the Atlanta area, he has been actively involved with community organizations, particularly with the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Palmer has also served on the Flint River Council in several leadership roles for more than 16 years.

Community Support At the heart of United Community Bank is the commitment to give back to the communities in which its employees live and work. Throughout the

year, the Henry County team is proud to support local organizations that are making a positive impact in the community.

Specifically, these include United Way, Eagles Landing Christian Academy, Ferst Foundation of Henry County, Boy Scouts of America, Flint River Council, Hands of Hope Clinic, Good Shepherd Clinic and Prevent Child Abuse Henry County.

Chamber Involvement Civic involvement is also important to United Community Bank. The Bank has been involved with the Henry County Chamber of Commerce for several years, including the Leadership Henry Legacy Project. Members of the Bank have participated in

At the heart of United Community Bank is the commitment to give back to communities in which its employees live and work.

Leadership Henry and are proud ambassadors for the Chamber and this growing community. Wayne Lowrey is the Chair Elect for Henry County Chamber of Commerce.

Recognition United Community Bank is proud to have been ranked first in customer satisfaction in the Southeast by J.D. Power in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

In 2016, United received the Georgia Exceptional Lender Award from the United States Department of Agriculture. United has also been recognized as one of America’s Top 100 Banks by Forbes Magazine for the past four years.

Customer Service Profiles reported that more than four out of five customers said they would highly recommend United to their

friends and family. “We are proud of the accolades our bank consistently receives and look forward to continuing to provide the exceptional banking services in Henry County for years to come,” said Ken Palmer.

Location Details Locust Grove 4970 Bill Gardner Parkway Locust Grove, GA 30248 Phone: 770-288-3509 Fax: 770-288-3509 McDonough 865 Hwy 20/81 Hwy McDonough, GA 30253 Phone: 770-898-1988 Fax: 770-898-1070 Stockbridge 850 Eagles Landing Pkwy Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: 770-507-5855 Fax: 770-507-5854

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2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Rod Meadows, Chairman, Meadows, Macie & Sutton, PC Wayne Lowrey, Chair Elect, United Community Bank Sharon Ponder, Secretary/Treasurer, Bennett International Group Leonard Moreland, Immediate Past Chair, Heritage Bank Brad Thomas, Vice Chair for Economic & Cultural Development, Snapping Shoals EMC Laura Turner, Vice Chair for Chamber Development, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Josh Duncan, Vice Chair for Government & Education, Edward Jones Investments Jeff Mills, CVB Chair David Gill, HCCC President & CEO

CLASS OF 2017: Sharon Ponder, Bennett International Group Brad Thomas, Snapping Shoals EMC Scott Fillmore, Leadership Henry Appointee Rod Meadows, Meadows, Macie & Sutton, PC CLASS OF 2018: Christy Chewning, Central Georgia EMC Patti Brown, SERVPRO of Henry & Spalding David Curry, Henry County Tax Commissioner Josh Duncan, Edward Jones Investments Eugene Edwards, President, Henry County NAACP Morrelle McCrary, RAM-Tech PC Solutions Greg Hammonds, Whaley Hammonds Tomasello, PC CLASS OF 2019: Toni Holmes – LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Laura Turner – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Rep. Brian Strickland – Smith, Welch, Webb & White

Lincoln Parks – Web Mobile Fusion Shaun Mock – Snapping Shoals EMC Richard Sylvia – Chairman, One Henry Professional Services team

CHAIR APPOINTEES Kate Troelstra – Clayton State University Mike Griffin – Griffin Insurance Agency Bruce Bartholomew – Hamilton State Bank EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Deborah Armstrong, Henry County Hospital Authority Rodney Bowler, Superintendent, Henry County Schools Tony Carnell, HC Water Authority Charlie Moseley, HC Development Authority JD Hardin, 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 Judy Neal, City of Stockbridge June Wood, Chair, Henry County BOC

CHAMBER STAFF David Gill, President & CEO Lydia Pierre, Director of Communications Gary Sparrow, Membership Director Phyllis Reeves, Office Manager CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU STAFF Laura Luker, Director of Tourism Aisha White, Digital Marketing Assistant

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Change for the Better Judiffier Pearson, Business Consultant The University of Georgia SBDC at Clayton State University Big results in your company can come from small changes accumulated over time.

Read that previous statement again. Now how can you LIVE that and make it an “Kaizen” in authentic, sustainable part of your company culture? Small changes can most definitely lead to big results… when done strategically.

Kaizen is a Japanese word usually translated as “continual improvement”. It is made up of two words: “kai”, which means change, and “zen”, which means “for the better”. There is a tremendous amount of self-discipline and commitment required for kaizen activity to be transformational in the workplace. Kaizen is a strategy for making continuous improvements in all functions of an organization. It leads to better operational excellence and improved productivity when there is an unwavering commitment to improvement everyday, by everybody, everywhere in the company. Incorporate the three non-negotiables of kaizen (Everyday, Everybody, and Everywhere) to make desired results real: • Everyday must be a challenge to find the better way of doing things.

Kaizen is not project-based that starts and ends with a specific initiative. There is no downtime when moving from bad to good, good to great, or great to stellar. It requires a daily effort.

• Employees at all levels must be encouraged to come up with ideas and be actively engaged in suggesting and implementing improvements. It should start at the top levels of management and permeate throughout the company down to entry-level and support positions.

• Kaizen is not merely a “shopfloor” function or responsibility.

It is popular in six sigma circles

for manufacturing, but its adoption and applications must occur everywhere, companywide. From the C-Suite to the frontline.

In a nutshell, Kaizen is a Culture of Excellence.

Japanese The beauty of it is that it focuses on creative solutions instead of capital expenditures. If you’re ready to commit to such a philosophy and way of being, concentrate on creative investments and small improvements to get immediate results. Focus on improving your process rather than just achieving certain results.

Again, do not spend money for kaizen, use your wisdom and creativity. To nurture a Culture of Excellence in your company, organize and implement kaizen events that are focused on improving specific areas of the business. Make these events periodic, but recurring. Here is how you can get started: 1. Identify and plan narrowly scoped events with crossfunctional teams.

2. Set goals and provide any necessary background.

3. Review the current state and develop a plan for improvements.

Teams need to go see for themselves to grasp the current situation.

4. Implement improvements.

Remember to speak with data, manage by facts.

5. Review and fix what doesn’t work. Take action to contain and correct root causes of problems.

6. Document results and determine any follow-up items.

7. Complete this cycle within a 1-week period, then repeat and continue the journey.

For assistance in transforming your organization or team, contact The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at morrow@georgiasbdc.org, or call 678-466-5100.

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

Congrats to our January Ambassador of the month, Josh Murtha of USHealth Advisors

HCWA Board welcomes two new Members, elects slate of Officers for 2017.

Warren Holder and Roslyn Williams join Authority following their appointments.

An Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy alumni has been awarded the 2017 Black Engineer of the Year Award for Leadership.

Union Grove High School senior Justin Gittemeier was named Henry County STAR Student at the annual STAR Student and Teacher Banquet held at Eagle’s Landing Country Club on Thursday, February 16.

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Opportunity for Hard Working Young People!

As you read this, the Youth Leadership Henry class is preparing to host a Job Fair for just young people in our community.

Many of our high school and college age youth have a challenging time finding employers who are willing to give them an opportunity; investing considerable time and effort just searching for such an opportunity. This job fair is our class’ way to help the community; by providing a place where employers looking for young people to hire, and young aspiring employees can meet each other.

The job fair will take place from 10AM to 2PM in the Commons Area of Henry County High School on Monday, March 13. Henry Schools are out that day for a Professional Development day, so students will be able to also meet those employers whose business hours HR staff

YOUTH LEADERSHIP HENRY

CAREER FAIR

AGES 16-24

March 13, 2017—10:00 am to 2:00 pm

HENRY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

401 Tomlinson Street, McDonough GA 30253

wouldn’t normally be available for them.

If you know a young person (age 16-24 is our target) looking for after school, summer, or fulltime employment, this is an event they won’t want to miss. We encourage attendees to be prepared to fill out applications, have multiple copies of résumés and references, and be prepared to make a good impression. There is no cost to participate (but a big cost of not participating!)

For more information or answers to specific questions, we can be reached at youthleadership@leadershiphenry.com.

The 3rd Annual Youth Leadership Henry Career Fair provides you with an opportunity to participate in on-site interviews, workshops, and get information about jobs, internships, and career tracks in various industries and/or businesses. This is an excellent opportunity to meet face to face with the area’s employers who are looking for youth who are ready to work and intern. This event is sponsored by Youth Leadership Henry and The Henry County Chamber of Commerce.

Our goal is to prepare you for a career opportunity and we would like to provide you with what to expect from the job fair. To ensure that you are prepared for the event, below is a list of things to know:  Bring 25-30 copies of your resume. Resumes should not be folded!  Bring a copy of three references and a pen. Some employers may ask you to complete

an application, and most applications ask you to write references on the sheet.

 References should include three people who can speak well of you professionally. This

could include an advisor, teacher, supervisor, etc. This does not include a family member or friend.

 Dress professionally. Please try to wear a suit. If you do not have a suit it is

recommended you wear a dress shirt, blouse, dress and slacks. Also, please wear dress shoes. Gentlemen, try your best to wear a tie.

 Remember to turn your cell phone off or keep on vibrate.  We highly recommended that you leave your I-Pod and MP3 Players at home.  Do not enter the building with headphones on; they can be a huge distraction.  Arriving at 1:45 p.m. will not guarantee you a conversation with an employer or even

allow enough time for a potential interview.

Youth Leadership Henry, a countywide leadership program for high school sophomores, is designed to develop leadership potential and to acquaint participants with community needs, problems and resources through interaction with local leaders and decision makers.

Leadership Henry learns about County Government during January class January was all about county government as the Leadership Henry class visited with leadership from a variety of county departments. The morning session was held at the Henry County Administration Building where Interim County Manager – and current Leadership Henry class member – Cheri Matthews welcomed the class and gave an overview of Henry County.

June Wood, Henry County Commission Chair, spoke next and shared with the class the issues she and the other commissioners are facing, followed by a question and answer session.

Following Chairwoman Wood’s presentation, Commissioner Dee Clemmons talked about her role as District 2 Commissioner and what is happening in her district.

Over the course of the morning, the class heard from several other speakers including:

• Daunte Gibbs, Planning and Zoning Director • John Selfe, Chief Appraiser • Jan Hawkins, Deputy Chief Appraiser • David Curry, Tax Commissioner • Pam Hart, Deputy Tax Commissioner • Wade Stroud, DOT and Stormwater Director • Ron Burkhalter, SPLOST Capital Projects Director • Roque Romero-Muniz, SPLOST Roads Director After a morning of presentations, the class enjoyed lunch provided by 15th Street Pizza and concluded their Energy Bus leadership development curriculum.

Next, Leadership Henry moved to the Henry County Judicial Center for the afternoon session. Henry County Solicitor General Trea Pipkin provided an overview of the Henry

County Judicial Center, and specifically how his courtrooms operate. They also learned how the Sheriff ’s Department keeps our court facilities safe and secure for the over 200,000 people that visited last year.

The class also spent some

time working on their legacy project, the capstone assignment they must complete as a class prior to graduation. In February, the class will visit the Capitol and other government offices as they learn about our state government.

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HENRY NASCAR HAULER’S PARADE

MARCH 2, 6:30 PM, DOWNTOWN HAMPTON GA

ACTIVE PEST CONTROL QUALIFYING DAY MARCH 3, 5PM, ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

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NASCAR XFINITY SERIES ATLANTA 250 & CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES GEORGIA 200 DOUBLEHEADER MARCH 4, ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

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LEGENDS OF BANDOLERO SPRING POINTS RACE NO. 3 MARCH 18, ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

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YELLOW POLLEN STREET FESTIVAL MARCH 18, 10AM5PM, MAIN STREET, HAMPTON GA www.hamptonga.gov

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PUBLICATION OF HENRYCOUNTY.COM IS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY THE SUPPORT OF THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THANK YOU!

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To our RENEWING Chamber Members A-COM ANIMAL CONTROL EXPERTS, LLC BENNETT INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC

GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER ATLANTA, INC. GOODYEAR AVIATION PRODUCTS

SMALLCAKES SOUTHERN BELLE FARM SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

HADDON PLACE APARTMENTS

SOUTHERN STATES, LLC

HARDIN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES

SPALDING GAS COMPANY

HELPING IN HIS NAME MINISTRIES, INC

BROOKS COSMETIC & FAMILY DENTISTRY

STARLITE FAMILY FUN CENTER

HIRE DYNAMICS

CAPTIVATING CROWN

ITALIAN OVEN

T. K. WHITE REAL ESTATE COMPANY

BHAT DENTAL ASSOCIATES BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

CASTROL PREMIUM LUBE EXPRESS CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT DALE RUTLEDGE DEVRY UNIVERSITY DIRECT ALARM

JODY HICE JOYCE RODGERS MCDONOUGH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH METRO ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC. MOSQUITO JOE OHL PEP BOYS

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FUN BOWL OF HENRY COUNTY

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GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION

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TOPPAN INTERAMERICA, INC. TRI-COPY OFFICE EQUIPMENT

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE - RUSSELL ABERCROMBIE AGENCY RUSSELL ABERCROMBIE 1074 BEAR CREEK BLVD. SUITE E HAMPTON GA 30228 (770) 229-7240 AMERILIFE AND HEALTH SERVICES OF CENTRAL GA BROOKE KRESSLER 303 CORPORATE CENTER DRIVE STE 250 STOCKBRIDGE GA 30281 (678) 565-9548 DO SOMETHING SOLUTIONS GLEN CLANTON 265 AWENDAW CIRCLE ELLENWOOD GA 30294 (404) 457-5422

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GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT TAMEKA BLAKE 315 JONESBORO RD MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (678) 834-5082 MENSAH FINANCE GROUP, LLC ANTHONY MENSAH 119 GRIFFIN STREET MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (404) 861-6133 MINI SPECIAL OCCASIONS PATRICIA WHITE 110 WALTER WAY, SUITE 701 STOCKBRIDGE GA 30281 (803) 446-1219 PAMELA BENNETT FITNESS LLC PAMELA BENNETT 3241 WOLF CLUB LANE SW ATLANTA GA 30349 (678) 782-7111

PEOPLES JANATORIAL TERRY HAZELRIG 955 MAIN STREET FOREST PARK GA 30297 (404) 363-2226 PINK S.T.E.M. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, INC. TAMIKA RAY-HEAD 45 PINE GROVE RD. LOCUST GROVE GA 30248 (678) 271-2485 STEAK & SHAKE ALBERTO ALAMEN 151 BAY BERRY HILLS MCDONOUGH GA 30253 (678) 736-3914

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MARCH

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THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 • 5:30PM-7:00PM

SPONSORED BY CAPE SECURITIES

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This month, the Chamber Business After Hours will be sponsored

by Cape Securities.

With their hometown attitude and a solutionoriented mentality, Cape Securities is always expanding their capabilities by adding premier technology, service and support.

They are in the business of relationships, not just transactions. For

Cape Securities, every relationship counts, which is why Cape is a thriving home for brokers, agents, financial advisors and wealth managers nationwide.

They continue to attract high-quality financial professionals, grow their office network and add to their core team. As you navigate today’s intricate financial landscape, you can count on Cape as a pillar

of resources and trust lighting the way with clear vision and targeted solutions.

Take this opportunity to come to this Business After Hours and learn more about their products and services while you mingle with colleagues and enjoy some 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:

770-957-5786 SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR ELITE MEMBERS CHAIRMAN’S CLUB

CHAMPIONS

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MARCH

JANUARY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS RECAP

2017

Global Supply Chain and Logistics Impacts on the Local Economy John Mascaritolo Director, Center for Supply Chain Management John Mascaritolo is a seasoned veteran of the global logistics and supply chain management profession. As a result, John has diverse industry experience in all aspects of transportation, warehousing, and global logistics and supply chain management. During his industry tenure, John successfully developed and implemented many supply chain programs that supported high volume and service sensitive product lines in businesses expanding consumer goods, healthcare, third party logistics industries and even event management by planning the logistics infrastructure

for the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games.

John Mascaritolo will discuss: • How will changes affect Henry County?

• Do we need to be afraid?

• What do we do with all the trucks on the road?

The discounted cost for this catered lunch for those who register and pay online is $12 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members.

An additional charge of $3.00 will be applied for those who pay at the door. Reservations are required by February 14

for planning purposes and can be made online at henrycounty. com under “Events” select the BBL event on February 16 to cover catering costs, no-shows will be expected to make payment.

Lunch will be catered by:

15th Street Pizza 2130 Jodeco Road .

McDonough, GA 30253 770-507-1478 www.15thstreetpizza.com

also explained the times in which the lanes would reverse and how accidents and other obstacles would be handled whilst driving in the lanes. Thank you to Georgia Commute Options for sponsoring this BBL. For more information on the new express lane go to http://www.dot.ga.gov/ DS/GEL/I75ExpressLanes .

Catering was provided by Heaven Café 656 Peeksville Road Locust Grove, GA 678-272-8688 Special Thanks for those who brought doorprizes! express lanes located within Speakers from SRTA • Georgia Commute the median of I-75, which and GDOT expressed Options will be managed by a priced their areas of knowledge • Randy McClellan tolling system. While in the I-75 South Metro State Farm explaining how the lanes Express Lanes Project.

• Five Star Painting were designed to improve They explained that this • Nail Heating & Air traffic flow, increase project begins along I-75 Conditioning, Inc. options for motorists, south of Atlanta at SR 155 • United Community transit, and registered / McDonough Road and Bank ends at SR 138 / Stockbridge vanpool customers, as well • Buzzzz’N Magazines as provide reliable trip Hwy, approximately 12 • Loggins Kern & miles of managed lanes. This times, create jobs and bring McCombs new system consists of the economic benefits to the • Natural Enclosures addition of two reversible residents of this region. They Fence Company, LLC

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STAR Students, Teachers Honored at STAR Breakfast hosted by Henry County Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 STARLITE FAMILY FUN CENTER Contact: Angela Williams 425 Plaza Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 770-898-0100

Friday, January 20, 2017

SMASHBURGER Contact: Christina Gossett 4858 Bill Gardner Pkwy.

Locust Grove, 30248 (404) 576-6247

Thursday, January 26, 2017

RACHEL’S GIFT, INC. Contact: Lori Beth Blaney 76 Sloan St. McDonough GA, 30248 (770) 320-7059

Thursday, January 5, 2017

TURNING POINT CHURCH Contact: Michael Turner 78 Old Jackson Road McDonough, GA, 30252 (770) 898-5277

Monday, January 16, 2017

COVA BEAUTY Dianna Foster 5248 North Henry Blvd. Suite 700 Stockbridge, GA, 30281 (678) 829-3352

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The Henry County Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee recognized 16 students and their chosen teachers at the annual Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) breakfast. The students and their teachers were notified recently of this grand academic achievement.

The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Department of Education sponsor the STAR program each year, but each local chamber of commerce takes on the local recognition ceremony with sponsorship support from various businesses in the community.

This year’s event took place at Eagle’s Landing Country Club at 8 a.m. on Thursday, February 16. The 2017 student and teacher honorees, along with their families and school administrators, were treated to breakfast and a program honoring their hard work in school.

In order to be selected as the STAR Student for one’s high school, a high school senior must have the highest score on the SAT and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of the class based on grade point average.

Each STAR Student also gets the opportunity to select a STAR Teacher to be honored

alongside the student at the recognition event. This teacher is usually the one who has had the most influence on the student’s academics in a school setting.

Students and teachers honored at the school level then have the chance to compete for the overall county STAR title. If one earns the county-level title, that student and teacher then move forward to one of eight regional competitions and then possibly the state competition.

This is the 59th year for the STAR program. Since the beginning, the STAR program has recognized more than 24,000 students and their teachers from around the state.

The Henry County STAR Students and Teachers are as follows: • Bible Baptist Christian School – Kenzie Wright (student), Diane Pittman (teacher) • Community Christian School – Brittany Adams (student), Barbara Thuman (teacher) • Creekside Christian Academy – Kamryn Cannon (student), Lauren Payne (teacher) • Dutchtown High School – Anna Nguyen (student), Rajeswari Narasimhan (teacher) • Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy – Ali Austin (student), Shelley

McNeight (teacher) • Eagle’s Landing High School–Andrea Augustine (student), Dr. Pansy Forrester (teacher) • Hampton High School – Julia Floyd (student), Katherine Bailey (teacher) • Henry County High School – Robel Betre (student), Sherifat James (teacher) • Locust Grove High School – Joseph Duffey (student), Danna Seigle (teacher) • Luella High School – Emily Pugh (student), Dean Goldgar (teacher) • New Creation Christian Academy – Tucker Norman (student), Annie Smith (teacher) • Ola High School – Nicole Conn (student), Steve Sewell (teacher) • Stockbridge High School – Eric Mitchell (student), Heather Toliver (teacher) • Strong Rock Christian School – Hayden Harper (student), Nathan Boles (teacher) • Union Grove High School – Justin Gittemeier (student), Renee Stanfield (teacher) • Woodland High School – James Delisle (student), Michael Shook (teacher)

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The Henry County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) celebrates 50th Anniversary since Becoming a County-Wide Chamber in 1967 Awards were presented at the Henry County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner & 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Eagle’s Landing Country Club. ​ olunteer of the Year 2016 – Jeff V Mills, ​CVB Chair

Henry County, GA – February 13, 2017 - Each year the Henry County Chamber of Commerce(HCCC) recognizes excellence by presenting awards to recipients chosen for their exemplary leadership and dedication to improving our community. This signature event is dedicated to celebrating leading business owners and entrepreneurs, corporations and supplier diversity advocates, government and community leaders.

Jeff Mills is the Chairman of the Board of the Henry County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau [the “CVB”]. As Chairman, he also serves on the Board and Executive Committees of the Chamber. He leads the Workforce Development team of the One Henry Economic Alliance, where Photography provided by: Pro Studio he devotes significant time to managing several “fire teams” to further the development of See below for a rundown of Saturday workforce talent and education in Henry Counnight’s award winners and the criteria: ty. He also is on the board of the Academy for Advanced Studies, Henry County’s College and Business of the Year 2016 – Henry Career Academy, where he serves as Vice ChairCounty Water Authority man, and works diligently to promote a liaison between business and education.

This year was particularly special because the Henry County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) celebrated 50 years as a countywide chamber connecting and growing the business community in Henry County. This premier program, the Annual Awards Dinner & 50th Anniversary Celebration, took place on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in The Henry County Water Authority is not Stockbridge, GA at Eagles Landing Country Club. Some of Henry County’s most influ- a traditional business for consideration, but ential residents and business owners were in an entity whose business in some ways can be considered business for Henry County. First attendance. operational in 1961 and continuously since then, it has been recognized for excellence in its operation on numerous occasions. The Business of the Year is the provider of essential services to Henry County, whether business, non-profit or individuals. It not only meets the daily needs of thousands, but maintains an inventory sufficient to provide for our needs for the next year, regardless of conditions.

​ 016 Citizen of the Year – Don 2 Dunlap, Youth Leadership Henry

Don Dunlap has, in many ways, brought civic involvement into the digital age. An educator at heart, our honoree has taken students into the world to educate and challenge them. At his core, he wishes to instill in our young future leaders, the core values needed to succeed. He does this by challenging them with new ideas in the classroom and by taking them into the world to learn about their community. A classroom door is not a barrier to learning for those who fall under his instruction, nor does he consider graduation to be an end for learning.

The meeting was held at Eagles Landing Country Club, 100 Eagles Landing Way, Stockbridge, GA 30281 and was sponsored by The Billy Carter Public Service Award – Representative Andy Welch Piedmont Henry Hospital. The group enjoyed a social hour of networking with complimentary libations sponsored by Chamber Members SERVPRO of Henry and Spalding Counties & Whaley, Hammonds, Tomasello, P.C. whose representatives also serve on the Board of Directors for the Chamber. The social hour occurred prior to a served meal, followed by a fast-paced program.

Andy Welch has been an outstanding member of the community, providing his talents and expertise to the Henry County Chamber of Commerce where he lead the Transportation Committee and advocated for improvements in transportation funding. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Chamber as well. He was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2010 and has represented Henry County as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee of the Public Safety Committee, as well as service on the Judiciary Committee, Code Revision Committee, Juvenile Justice Committee and Regulated Industries Committee.

After the Passing of the gavel, Incoming 2017 Chair of the Board, Rod Meadows of Meadows, Macie & Sutton P.C, thanked Leonard Moreland, President of Heritage Bank for his service as chair of the board in 2016 and for his leadership before presenting him with the “Chair” as a gift from the Board.

Past, present and retiring Board Members were also recognized at the event.

Social Hour and Musical Entertainment was provided by local talent, The Sean Shuffler Band.

More information and pictures from the event can be found on hcccannualbanquet.com

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