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Thursday, March 27

The Greater Hall Chamber's 7th Annual Chamber Chase 5K Run and 2 Mile Wellness Walk is Thursday, March 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. Register online now for the race at ChamberChase5k.com

Transportation Forum Thursday, March 13

Cost: $25 and $30 after March 15.

Register online through March 21.

Register in person at the Chamber office (230 E.E. Butler Parkway in Gainesville) through March 26. All participants will receive a complimentary Race Shirt.

Gainesville Campus - Continuing Education Auditorium

5K Run - 6:00 p.m.

2 Mile Walk - 6:10 p.m.

Awards - 7:00 p.m.

Chamber Chase is a healthcare initiative of the VISION 2030 program and seeks to promote both Register Online Now! individual and corporate wellness.

ChamberChase5K.com In it seventh year, the 5K Run and 2 Mile Wellness Walk encourages a get fit stay fit lifestyle. With over 2,000 participants in last year's race, the community-wide wellness event offers fun for all ages. Team Awards will be presented including: Fastest Corporate Team; Fastest Community Team and the Fastest CEO! Team Spirit Awards are presented as well as T-Shirt Contest Awards. For the more serious runners, awards are presented to the Overall Male & Female and Top Male & Female in several age groups.

Food and drink, awards, music and giveaways are part of the fun following the race/walk at “Hall County’s Largest Office Party”! Tent rentals are available and are a great way to display your company's products or provide a gathering place for your corporate team. Please see the event sponsors on page 11! Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115.

Email: mmartin@ghcc.com. Info Online: chamberchase5k.com

11:30 am - 1:00 pm University of North Georgia

Updates on Transportation Issues & Projects Open to the Public – Includes Lunch – Keith Golden, GDOT Commissioner – – Bayne Smith, GDOT District 1 Engineer – – Srikanth Yamala, Gainesville-Hall County MPO –

The forum is open to the public and creates discussion with transportation officials, Chamber members, business professionals and community leaders. $15 Chamber Members; $20 Guests. Includes lunch. Reservations required. Joy Sims, 770-532-6206. Email: jsims@ghcc.com

Open to the Public!

– Job Fair 2014 – Wednesday, April 2 Gainesville Civic Center 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Employer Exhibit Opportunities Now Available!

Over 60 Employers On Site • No Admission Fee

Save the Date Thursday, March 13 Annual Transportation Forum Thursday, March 13 Business After Hours Thursday, March 27 Chamber Chase 5K

MARCH 2014

A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

From the Chair

Promoting a Healthier Workforce With spring in the air and some warm weather in the near future, now is time to plan for some exciting outdoor fitness and fun. Chamber staff and volunteers are hard at work coordinating great events.

Healthcare, wellness and fitness – all top priorities of the Greater Hall Chamber. To develop the VISION 2030 health and wellness initiative, the Chamber formed the Healthcare Committee in 2007. The committee includes representatives from Northeast Georgia Health System, physician groups and other health-related organizations and Chamber businesses. The Healthcare Committee oversees community-wide programs and events while meeting monthly to discuss access to healthcare, wellness programs, education, healthcare services, legislative issues, health insurance and other important health and wellness topics.

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Implementing and expanding employer wellness programs offers the opportunity to improve the health of our workforce and can help control healthcare spending. HealthSmart is a community-wide expo event held in October and offers free health screenings while exhibitors promote health, wellness and medical services. The 5K Chamber Chase, now in its seventh year, joins this successful Chamber-sponsored wellness program. These initiatives build on existing employer wellness programs while promoting and encouraging opportunities for others to create healthier workplaces. The Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk is Thursday, March 27 at Riverside Military and is open to individuals and business/corporate teams and participants of all ages. Tent rentals are available and are a great way to promote your company or provide a gathering place for your team. The event includes food, music, exercise, friendly competition and great awards including Team Spirit, Fastest CEO, Fastest Team and individual awards in several age groups.

Truelove Dairy, Inc. Chair, Greater Hall Chamber

Also in the realm of fitness, though on a lighter note, is the 35th Annual Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament on Friday, April 25. Held at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Lake Lanier Islands Resort, this event is for scratch golfers as well as hackers. The 19th Hole Reception will feature food, beverage and fun with awards, drawings and gifts after the tournament.

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Join us at the Chamber Chase 5K Run & 2 Mile Wellness Walk on Thursday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. at Riverside Military Academy. Sign up at ChamberChase5k.com and be a part of this exciting event. Consider a day of golf at Hackers Holiday on April 25 (10 a.m. Shotgun Start) at beautiful Lake Lanier Islands. Contact Megan Martin for more information on both these Get Fit Stay Fit events: 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com

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NEW Chamber Small Business Alliance A Partnership of the Georgia Chamber and Greater Hall Chamber The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Hall Chamber are partnering to create the Small Business Alliance. The new program focuses on businesses with 10 or less employees and provides a grassroots initiative to increase the collective voice and awareness of the small business community at the Georgia Capitol.

As a free Chamber membership benefit to small businesses, the Alliance will provide weekly and quarterly updates from the Georgia Chamber.

Greater Hall Chamber small business members will be provided updates on related legislation that affects small businesses in our state.

In addition to newsletters, updates and Legislative Call to Action emails, Alliance members will receive discounted entry to Georgia Chamber of

Commerce events and have the opportunity to participate in surveys to gauge opinion on public policies.

"We are pleased to offer this new program to our small business members," said William Bagwell, Vice Chair of Government Affairs for the Greater Hall Chamber. "Initiating the Small Business Alliance fits right into the Chamber's mission to serve as the voice for business – especially with 85% of the Chamber membership base comprised of small businesses."

To register your small business (10 or less employees) in the Small Business Alliance, contact Josh Stephens, Project Manager, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, 770-532-6206 x 110.

Email: jstephens@ghcc.com

Business Link VOLUME 20 ISSUE 3 McKemie West, Editor • Email: kwest@ghcc.com

greaterhallchamber.com Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

2013-2014 Executive Committee Chairman Dixie Truelove, Truelove Dairy Chairman Elect David Lee, Jackson EMC

Vice Chair, Marketing and Communications Jullie King The Longstreet Clinic

Vice Chair, Membership Treasurer Development Jody Lail, Chattahoochee Bank Tony Paramore of Georgia Gainesville Design Center Vice Chair, Economic Development Chris Braswell PB Property Management

Vice Chair, Government William Bagwell Homestead Investments

Senior Advisor Denise Deal The Sassafras Group

Vice Chair, South Hall Council Immediate Past Chairman Brian Cantel Randall Frost Cantel Wealth Management Stewart, Melvin & Frost Vice Chair, Community Development Deborah Mack, Volunteer

Vice Chair, Education Andi Farmer Milton Martin Honda

Co-Chairs, HALLmark David Abee, Regions Bank Paul Chambers, AT&T Jimbo Floyd, Turner Wood & Smith Insurance

President & CEO Kit Dunlap Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Chair, VISION 2030 Carl Romberg, Direct South, Inc. Meg Nivens, Executive Director

Board of Directors 2013-2014 Perry Barnett, Rushton & Company Karen Baston, Sperry Van Ness Col James Benson, Riverside Military Academy Phil Bonelli, Wells Fargo John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates Carol Burrell, Northeast Georgia Health System Sid Chandler, Independence Bank of Georgia Stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB Danny Dunagan, Mayor, City of Gainesville Dr. Merrianne Dyer, Gainesville City Schools Sam Evans, Oakwood City Council Tony Funari, Funari Realty, City of Braselton Rob Geoffroy, The Atlanta Falcons John Geyer, J Geyer Advertising Will Hicks, Stifel Nicolaus Dr. Bonita Jacobs, University of North Georgia Jay Jacobs, Jacobs Media Corporation Lane Jones, Highland Mountain Beverage Dr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy Mary Jane Locklear, Cox Communications

Scott McGarity, McGarity’s Business Products Steve McNeilly, Northeast GA Health System Dick Mecum, Chair, Hall County Commission Mike Miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont Greg Ours, Poly Enterprises Dr. Ray Perren, Lanier Technical College Larry Poole, Mayor, City of Gillsville Brad Puryear, Mansfield Energy Will Schofield, Hall County Schools Dr. Ed Schrader, Brenau University Pao Sengkhammee, Zebra Technologies Darrell Snyder, Georgia Power Dennis Stockton, The Times Milton Turner, Mayor, City of Lula Dr. Mary Watkins, Watkins Total Health Care Mike Williams, Lake Lanier Islands Resort Philip Wilheit, Wilheit Packaging Philip Wilheit, Jr., Wilheit Packaging Bob Willis, Willis Investment Counsel

Associate Directors 2013-2014 Jonathan Collins, BB&T

Jay Kelly, Signs By Tomorrow

Bruce Eades, Insurance Office of America

Sierra McMullen, Charter Business

Josh Everett, New Leaf Landscape Services

Barbara Rambo, ProCare Rx

Joy Fowler, Hamilton State Bank

Sherry Ridgway, Global IT

Connie Hagler, CMIT Solutions

Trey Wood, Turner Wood & Smith Insurance

Andy Kalinauskus, Conditioned Air Systems

Todd Young, Publix

Staff Executive Kit Dunlap, President/CEO Joy Sims, Executive Assistant Economic Development Tim Evans, Vice President Shelley Davis, Vice President Existing Industry Amanda Lewis, Project Manager Joshua Stephens, Project Manager Finance & Operations David Umberson, Vice President Finance & HR Membership Development Megan Martin, Vice President Kara Tate, Membership Coordinator Education Dana Miller, Vice President

Government Affairs Joshua Stephens, Project Manager South Hall Council Megan Martin, Vice President Membership Community Development Robin Halstead, Vice President VISION 2030 Meg Nivens, Executive Director Marketing & Communications Kemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant Greater Hall Chamber Welcome Center Robin Halstead, Manager

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The Chamber's Job Fair is Wednesday, April 2 from 10 am to 2:00 pm at the Gainesville Civic Center and is a great opportunity for both employers and job seekers. The event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with NO ADMISSION FEE! Employers will have the opportunity to meet hundreds of job candidates face-to-face during a short period of time.

Employer booths are $300 ($325 with electricity) $200 for Non-Profits ($225 with electricity). For job seekers, the event provides coveted face-time and personal contact with hiring managers. The Presenting Sponsor is SPHERION. Additional sponsors include Express Employment Professionals (Platinum); Kings Hawaiian (Gold); HTI Employment Solutions (Silver). Goods/ Service Sponsors: Gainesville Area Employer Committee, Highland Mountain Beverage, Lanier Technical College, McDonald's, Milton Martin Honda. For Exhibit Info, contact Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com

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Lane Jones CEO, Highland Mountain Beverage

Barbara Rambo Chief Financial Officer, ProCare Rx

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Details: Kit Dunlap, President & CEO, Greater Hall Chamber, 770-532-6206.

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Convenient online registration is available now through March 21 at chamberchase5k.com. Register in person at the Chamber office now through March 26. The registration fee is $25, and $30 after March 15. Free training passes to several area fitness centers (limited, 1st come-1st serve) are available. For team race information, tent rentals or more, contact Megan Martin at the Chamber.

770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com Online: chamberchase5k.com

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REP is a leading distributor and service provider for positive displacement blowers, vacuum pumps and related equipment for industrial applications. REP will develop a new 40,000-square-foot production facility on a 10-acre site in Gainesville Industrial Park West. The company expects to begin construction in April and complete the new facility by October 2014. pdblowers.com For employment opportunities, contact the Georgia Department of Labor, 2756 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, GA 30504. 770-535-5484. dol.state.ga.us

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“Our business success in Gainesville-Hall County is an attribute to our employees and our customers, but our ability to keep growing here is a credit to the partnership we experienced with the City of Gainesville, Hall County, the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority,” said Jim Hene.

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Greater Hall Chamber Digital Marketing & The Cloud Seminar Presenters and Sponsors (L-R): Michael Baldwin, Charter Business; Kris Nordholz, Michelle Wiley, Olivia Hawkins and Pricilla Salmasi, Full Media; Chip Andrews, Brenau University. Over 80 people attended the marketing seminar on February 25 sponsored by Charter Business, Full Media and Brenau University's College of Business & Mass Communication.

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(L-R): George Wangemann, Gainesville City Council; Steve Murray, New Leaf Landscape Services; Doug Carter, Don Carter Realty; Lance Boyer and Darrell Snyder, Georgia Power; Don Carter, Don Carter Realty; Will Wagner, Georgia State Parks; Josh Everett, New Leaf Landscape Services, at the Arbor Day Celebration in February. As part of the festivities, a tree was donated by New Leaf Landscaping and planted at the new Don Carter State Park.

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The Greater Hall Chamber's Nominating Committee, in accordance with the Bylaws (Article 5, Section 5), nominates these seven individuals to serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2017. The election of new directors takes place in March 2014.

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Wednesday, March 5 Healthcare Committee 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber Wednesday, March 5 Human Resources Council 11:45 a.m. – Luna's Restaurant Tuesday, March 11 Small Business Seminar “When to Make the Call? The Benefits of Hiring an Accountant or Attorney" Presented by Rushton & Company and Stewart, Melvin & Frost 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber Tuesday, March 11 Youth Leadership Hall Quality of Life/Etiquette Program 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11 VISION 2030 Board of Directors 11:30 a.m. – Chamber Tuesday, March 11 Ambassadors Council 3:45 p.m. – 2 Dog Café

Thursday, March 13 Leadership Hall County Quality of Life Program 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 13 Annual Transportation Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, March 19 Lunch 'n Learn 11:45 a.m. – Recess Pub Thursday, March 20 South Hall Business Coalition Update on Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Houndstooth Grill - 6323 Grand Hickory Drive in Braselton Thursday, March 20 Chamber Executive Committee 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Chamber Wednesday, March 26 Network Over Coffee 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Panera Bread in Gainesville Thursday, March 27 Chamber Board of Directors 12:00 p.m. – Chattahoochee Country Club (Sponsored by AT&T) Thursday, March 27 Annual Chamber Chase 5K Run and 2 Mile Wellness Walk 6:00 p.m. – Run 6:10 p.m. – Walk 7:00 p.m. – Awards Riverside Military Academy

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Thursday, March 13 Business After Hours Holiday Inn Express Lake Lanier 4951 Bristol Industrial Way in Buford 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 14 Economic Development Council 7:30 a.m. – Lanier Technical College

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Annual Transportation Forum Thursday, March 13

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

University of North Georgia, Gainesville Sponsors: Independence Bank of Georgia and Rochester & Associates $15 Members • $20 Non-Members • Open to the Public • Includes Lunch The Annual Transportation Forum is open to the public with business professionals, community leaders, GDOT officials and Gainesville-Hall County MPO representatives.

Get all the updates on area projects. Includes Lunch. Reservations required. Joy Sims, 770-532-6206. Email: jsims@ghcc.com. Online: greaterhallchamber.com

South Hall Business Coalition Thursday, March 20

Houndstooth Grill 6323 Grand Hickory Drive in Braselton 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. $5 Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members

Update: NEGA Medical Center Braselton Join us for an update on the status of construction of the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton presented by Anthony Williamson, Vice President, Greater Braselton Development, Northeast Georgia Health System. Sponsored by Milton Martin Honda, Red Clay Interactive and WDUN AM/FM Radio. Hosted by Funari Realty. nghs.com

Small Business Seminar Tuesday, March 11

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Greater Hall Chamber No Charge for Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members

Benefits of Hiring a Professional Accountants Nicholas Bruner and Samuel Latimer of Rushton & Company will discuss events in the life of a business when it is crucial to seek the advice of a CPA. Attorneys Rustin Smith and Ronny Hulsey of Stewart, Melvin & Frost will discuss how to economically use an attorney to address tough legal situations. Focusing on new, non-traditional services offered to small businesses. Details: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111.

Business After Hours Thursday, March 13

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Sponsor: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Lanier 4951 Bristol Industrial Way in Buford $5 Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members • Cash Prize • Suite Giveaways Don't miss Business After Hours at the newly updated and modernized Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Buford, near the shores of Lake Lanier. The hotel underwent a million dollar renovation and now offers one and two room suites with new stylish décor and amenities, microwave and refrigerators, free Wireless Internet, a 24 hour fitness center and an outdoor pool. hiexpress.com Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115.

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• The Chamber's 35th Annual Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament sponsored

by Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia is Friday, April 25 at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Lake Lanier Islands. $150 per player; $600 team (4-some) includes green and cart fee, box lunch and reception.

Hole-In-One prize, along with closest to the pin, longest drive, putting contest and more. AT&T's 19th Hole Reception with free food and drink follows the tournament at the clubhouse. Sponsor Opportunities! Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115.

Email: mmartin@ghcc.com • Elton Maddox, CEO, Wayne Farms in Oakwood, was elected chairman of the board of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. He is a past chairman of the National Chicken Council and a past president of the Georgia Poultry Federation and Georgia Poultry Processors Federation. Wayne Farms LLC is the fifth largest poultry producer in the U.S. waynefarms.com • Hall County Fire Services announces Jeff Hood as new Deputy Fire Chief.

Former Clayton County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Agency Director, Hood represents the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs on the State Homeland Security Task Force. Hall County Sheriff's Office has purchased a building to serve as the agency's new South Hall headquarters. Located at 7345 Cody Drive in Braselton, the facility previously served as a daycare center. hallcounty.org • Canongate Golf Club is offering special memberships to Traditions of Braselton Golf Club for residents and families of Hall County. Receive full family golf privileges seven days a week for only $102 a month! For new member incentives, contact Corey Strzalka, 770-880-0778. canongategolf.com • Riverside Military Academy has been named a “Best of 2013” business in the Georgia Private Schools & Religious Schools category by Kudzu.com. Kudzu is a leading source of local business information and consumer reviews. Winners are determined based on thousands of votes from consumers in the Kudzu community. riviersidemilitary.com • Thank you Georgia Design & Graphics for complimentary printing for the Buy Local /Safe & Green Expo. 412 Oak Street in Gainesville. georgiagraphics.com • The Good News Clinics 2014 Fundraising Concert featuring the Kinchafoonee Cowboys is Friday, March 21 at the Chattahoochee Country Club. Dinner at 7:00 pm; Band at 8:00 pm. Proceeds benefit the free medical clinic for uninsured Hall County residents. Tickets: 770-297-5040.

Online: goodnewsclinics.org

• The March edition of Eye on Gainesville, broadcast on Charter Cable Channel 18 and Comcast Cable Channel 23, will feature three Gainesville businesses. The Made In Gainesville special will highlight ZF Gainesville Wind Power Division, IMS Gear and Count on Tools. If there was a Made in Gainesville label you would see it on the tiniest nozzle at Count on Tools and a 32,000 wind gear box produced at ZF. The show will air daily at 7:00am, 12:30pm, 7:00pm and 11:30pm on TV18, the Government Channel and online at tv18online.org • Edgar Kenyon, the founder of the firm now known as Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar, began practicing law in 1914, and the firm is celebrating 100 years of service in Gainesville. Julius Hulsey, who joined the practice in 1966, is spearheading plans for a centennial celebration in October. homlaw.com • Art in the Square is scheduled for September 20-21, 2014 in Downtown Gainesville. Longtime festival director Anne Brodie Hill is stepping down from her leadership position and artist and business owner Fox Gradin will assume the director's duties. The event is open call for artists, vendors and entertainers. Register online at artinthesquarega.com • The Read Learn Succeed Breakfast was rescheduled for March 6 at 7:30 a.m. at the Brenau Downtown Center. VISION 2030 is partnering with United Way of Hall County to support this new initiative to address early learning in our community.

Featured Speaker is Dr. Candace Kendle.

Free – Reservations requested. 678-9895336. dbrowne@unitedwayhallcounty.org • The University of North Georgia Mike Cottrell College of Business and the Center for the Future of North Georgia is hosting the Inspirational Leaders Luncheon on Tuesday, April 8, 11:30am1:30pm at Lanier Tech’s Forsyth Conference Center. Speaker is Kat Cole, president of Cinnabon, and featured on CBS’ Undercover Boss. Nominations are open for two awards: Inspiration to Business and Inspiration to the Community (March 15 deadline). Tickets: $35; $500 table.

Nominate online: ung.edu/cfng. The series will also host Brent Herd, southeastern sales director of Twitter, on March 26 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus. ung.edu/cfng • Gainesville Ballet Company presents Mary and other repertory works, March 14-16 at Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University. For performance times and tickets: 770-532-4241. gainesvilleballet.org

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McDonald's at New Holland

Robert Scheutze, Senior Vice President, BB&T; Kimberly Dobbs Scott, Director of Operations, McDonald’s; Bob Swoszowski, Owner, McDonald’s; Marco Valeriano, Supervisor, McDonald’s; Danny Hutson, Store Manager, McDonald’s, break ground at the McDonald’s at New Holland Village at 2010 Limestone Parkway in Gainesville. Here we grow again! Northeast Georgia, Inc. dba McDonald’s is building its newest location at New Holland Village at 2010 Limestone Parkway. The store will be having a spectacular Grand Opening Celebration in March. mcdonalds.com

The Iron Beast Gym

Stephanie Williams and Marcell Allen cut ribbon at The Iron Beast Gym. Established in 2010 as a training gym for the Georgia Iron Dawgs powerlifting team, Marcell and Stephanie bought the gym in 2013 and began changing the face of the gym with major renovations including updated locker rooms. The Iron Beast Gym is now a place for all athletes and fitness enthusiasts to workout and get healthy, offering classes such as CrossFit, yoga, pilates, and Bailongo dance workouts, child care, and memberships to fit everyones budget. The Iron Beast Gym, 622-K Shallowford Road in Gainesville. 770-503-0930. ironbeastbarbell.com

Growlers on Main-Flowery Branch

Owners Ashley and Alan Davenport cut ribbon at the new Growlers on Main in Downtown Flowery Branch. The store carries 24 craft beers on tap, including a nonalcoholic root beer. Fun and friendly customer service is what the shop is all about. Visit to learn the different styles and stories of beers and breweries on tap. See why they put their “Fit To Drink!” stamp of approval on all their beers on tap. Growlers On Main, 5509 Main Street in Flowery Branch. 678-960-3026. growlersonmain.com

Flowery Branch Water Fountain

(L-R): Tim Evans, Chamber Vice President of Economic Development; Bill Andrew, City Manager of Flowery Branch; Todd Young, Store Manager of Publix in Flowery Branch; Dana Miller, Chamber Vice President of Education, cut ribbon for a new state-of-the-art water fountain in Downtown Flowery Branch for adults, children and dogs. flowerybranchga.org

South Hall Business Coalition

Agribusiness Award Nominations The Chamber and Hall County Cooperative Extension are seeking nominations for 2014 Agribusiness Awards (deadline March 7). Friend of Agribusiness... an individual who consistently promotes agribusiness in Hall County (2013 Winner-Governor Nathan Deal). Outstanding Agribusiness... a member of the agribusiness community who demonstrates significant presence and progress (2013 Winner-Wilheit Packaging). Farmer of the Year... a person who has made significant contributions to agribusiness (2013 Winner-Tommy Blackstock).

Ag Hall of Fame... presented (living or deceased) in recognition of sustained contributions to Hall County agriculture and agribusiness (2013 Winner-Johnny Sutton). Agribusiness Recognition Awards will be presented at the Annual Breakfast on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 a.m. at the North Hall Community Center sponsored by Jackson EMC. For nomination information and breakfast reservations, call the Hall County Cooperative Extension, 770-535-8293.

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Membership Development

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All Outdoor Lawn Services Greg Hutson PO Box 6165 Gainesville, GA30503 (770) 718-1661 - Landscape Architect alloutdoor.net

Dtechnos Dennis Ingle 534 Bradford Street NW Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 971-9720 - Business Services dtechnos.com

Carefree Boat Club Julie Horne 6700 Lanier Island Parkway Buford, GA 30518 - Recreation carefreeboats.com/lake-lanier

Fred Meyer Jewelers Melissa Tator 1931 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501 - Retail Jewelery fredmeyerjewelers.com

Community & Southern Bank Lauren Vaverka 2085 Hwy 211, NW Braselton, GA 30517 (678) 390-6004 - Financial Services myCSBonline.com

Kathleen Krueger 3326 Little Circle Gainesville, GA 30506 (404) 558-6151 - Individual Member

Corey Brown 6174 Devonshire Drive Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (770) 504-6211 - Individual Member Cosa Nostra Italian Kitchen James Knight 118 Main Street Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 971-5420 - Restaurant & Catering

Kristy Collins Slaton Farmers Agency Tammy Lunsford 4209 Oakwood Road, Suite 11 Oakwood, GA 30566 (678) 343-2543 - Insurance farmersagent.com/kslaton Kroger Marketplace Rex Thayer 1931 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501 (470) 252-3182

- Retail Grocery kroger.com M-S Media Payden Sewell 3061 Stillwater Drive Gainesville, GA 30506 (678) 656-6953 - Marketing m-smedia.com New Holland Market Mike McNicholas Jesse Jewell at Limestone Parkway Intersection (864) 272-0088 - Real Estate Development choldings.com Pure Water Technology of Georgia Jeff McHugh 1650 Oakbrook Dr, Suite 480 Norcross, GA 30093 (678) 405-7608 - Filtration purewatergeorgia.com Skip Barber Racing School Kelly Pattison 5290 Winder Highway Braselton, GA 30517 (678) 828-2005 - Motor Sports skipbarber.com

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Chicken Boxes to Capitol (L-R): Chamber Leadership Hall County Volunteers Patrick O’Rouke, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and Brad Gooch, Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc., fill specially manufactured Chicken Boxes with treats produced or representing companies located in Gainesville-Hall County. The 300 boxes were delivered to all state legislators in February. The chicken boxes were designed and produced by Wilheit Packaging.

Companies supplying items included Adams Transfer & Storage, Brenau University, Jackson EMC, Northeast Georgia Heart Center, Marel Stock, Wrigley’s, Northeast Georgia Health System, Atlanta Falcons, Road Atlanta, ZF Industries, King’s Hawaiian, Merial, University of North Georgia, Springer Mountain Chicken/Fieldale, The Longstreet Clinic, Lanier Technical College, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic and Lake Lanier Islands Resort. In its 20th year, the Chicken Box Project is a program of the Chamber's Government Affairs Division and Leadership Hall County. The purpose is to thank our legislators for their service to the state while promoting the goods, services and industries of our community.

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Hobbs Sporting Goods in Gainesville specializes in team sports (youth, high school and collegiate) equipment and clothing. The company was started in Dublin, Georgia in 1968 and has had a Gainesville presence since 2004. The Gainesville-Hall County location opened a storefront in 2012 and has allowed the company to have a sales force covering the entire state of Georgia. The company's goal is to be Chamber Small Business of the Month (L-R): Craig the #1 Team Dealer in Gibson, Nate Miller and Jason Gibson of Hobbs North Georgia, as well Sporting Goods of Gainesville. as be a solid provider for all of Gainesville-Hall County youth sports and all local team spirit wear. Retail services, based off of their team service, allows parents the opportunity to purchase their child's sporting necessities at a reduced price. "We are very thankful for our first year and look forward to the continued opportunity to provide goods and services to the athletes and fans of Gainesville-Hall County and the region," said Sales Representative Nate Miller. Hobbs Sporting Goods of Gainesville, 1062 Thompson Bridge Rd, Unit A4, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-971-4622.

Small Business Success Seminars (L-R): Lane Jones (event sponsor) Highland Mountain Beverage, and Bart Edge, owner of Edge ATA Martial Arts, at the recent Small Business Seminar.

Don't miss the March 11th Small Business Seminar with discussion on the right time to call a professional accountant or attorney. Accountants Nicholas Bruner and Samuel Latimer of Rushton & Company will discuss events in the life of a business when it is crucial to seek the advice of a CPA. Attorneys Rustin Smith and Ronny Hulsey of Stewart, Melvin & Frost will discuss how to economically use an attorney to address tough legal situations. This seminar will shed light on newer, non-traditional services offered to small businesses and their owners. No charge for Chamber members; $15, Nonmembers. Details: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com

Upcoming Seminars Tuesday, March 11 “Need Professional Help?

The Benefits of Hiring an Accountant or Attorney" Presented by: Rushton & Company Stewart, Melvin & Frost 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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Tuesday, April 8 “Small Business Financing for Growth” Presented by: UGA SBDC, Angel Investors, Crown Funding, Bank Loans, Small Business Access Partners 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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Tuesday, May 13 "Healthcare Reform – Affordable Care Act Update for Small Business" Presented by: Rob Fowler, Turner, Wood and Smith Insurance 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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Key Economic Indicators

For the second consecutive year, Cotton Eyed Joe's received the "Most Creative Exhibit Award" at the Buy Local Safe & Green Expo on February 20 at the Gainesville Civic Center.

(L-R): Jody Spain, Cotton Eyed Joe's; Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber; Joy Griffin, United Way of Hall County; Jay Jacobs, Jacobs Media. Thank you AccessNorthGA.com and WDUN for sponsoring the Business After Hours at the Expo and to the event's gold sponsors: Milton Martin Honda, Oakwood Occasions and Cotton Eyed Joe's. Don't miss Business After Hours on Thursday, March 13 at Holiday Inn Express Lake Lanier, 4951 Bristol Industrial Way in Buford. Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115.

Email: mmartin@ghcc.com

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January 24 Chamber Intern Shelby Bright (left) presents Kelly Norman of Keep Hall Beautiful with the "Most Green Award" at their interactive Safe & Green exhibit.

Marjorie & Bryan Butler of Hope Chiropractic received the "Most Educational Exhibit Award" from Chamber Intern Shelby Bright. A senior at Brenau University, Shelby is interning at the Chamber this spring in the Membership and Economic Development Departments. She is pursuing a degree in business with a major in marketing.

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Data compiled by the Norton Agency. For additional information or other data products, please call: Tommy Howard 770-718-5204

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The Power To Perform

Youth Leadership Hall

Job Fair on April 2 Employer Booth Space

The Chamber's Job Fair, presented by SPHERION, is Wednesday, April 2 from 10 am to 2:00 pm at the Gainesville Civic Center and is a great opportunity for both employers and job seekers. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with NO ADMISSION FEE! Employers will have the opportunity to meet hundreds of job candidates face-to-face during a short period of time.

Employer booths are $300 ($325 with electricity) $200 for Non-Profits ($225 with electricity). For job seekers, the event provides coveted face-time and personal contact with hiring managers. For Employer Exhibit Information, contact Amanda Lewis at the Greater Hall Chamber, 770532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com. Online: greaterhallchamber.com

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Youth Leadership Hall's Community and Healthcare Program began with an overview at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County where the class participated in team building games led by Mark Mendoza.

At Challenged Child & Friends, the students heard about the organization Youth Leadership Hall students test laser guns at the and spent interactive time Gainesville Police Department. with the boys and girls in their classrooms. The class traveled to Northeast Georgia Medical Center where they toured the ER, Lab, and Inpatient Rehab. The day ended at the Gainesville City Police Department where students participated in an Impaired Goggle task with officers.

Thank you McDonald's for breakfast and Northeast Georgia Health System for lunch.

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UpcomingChamber Chamber Events Upcoming Events Tuesday, March 11 Workshop Small Business Marketing Small Tuesday, BusinessFebruary Seminar 14 “Benefits of Hiring a Marketing Trends Professional” by Presented bypresented Gordon Sawyer Rushton & Company 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. – The and Oaks at Stewart, Melvin & Frost Lanier Charter Career Academy 7:45 - 9:00 am – Chamber Business After Hours Thursday, March 13 16 Thursday, February Annual Transportation 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Forum 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Luna's Restaurant University North Georgia 200ofMain Street Gainesville Campus, Gainesville ContinuHunt Tower in Downtown ing Education Auditorium

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Express LakeMeadows Lanier Center Frances 5:00 - 7:00 pm – 4951 Bristol Industrial Way in Buford Safe & Green Regional Assembly Friday, February 24 Thursday, 20 p.m.

8:00 March a.m. - 12:00 South Hall Business Georgia Mountains Coalition Center Update on Northeast Georgia Medical Braselton Annual Center Transportation Forum 8:00 -Wednesday, 9:00 am – March Houndstooth 14 Grill, 6323 Grand Hickory 11:30 a.m.

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