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Buy Local Expo / Safe & Green / Business After Hours February 11th • 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm • Gainesville Civic Center • Free • Open to the Public The Greater Hall Chamber's Annual Buy Local Expo and Safe & Green Forum are joining forces again this year. Buy Local showcases businesses in Greater Hall County and offers great business-to-business networking. Safe & Green pulls together industry representatives for connection to environmentally friendly services and safety program initiatives for the workplace. The event is Tuesday, February 11 at the Gainesville Civic Center from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Business After Hours is 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Expo is open to the public. No admission fee. EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Exhibits include an 8'x10' space, 6' table, table cloth, table skirt, and 2 chairs. Exhibit space is available on a first come, first serve basis. Member Exhibit, $200; Non-Member Exhibit, $350; Non-Profit, $100; Safe & Green Room Exhibit, $150. Electricity is available for an additional fee. Great sponsorship opportunities at different levels and include exhibit space, promotion and advertising. Exhibitors will be able to utilize business-to-business services, while exchanging leads and developing professional relationships. Download an Exhibitor Registration Form online at greaterhallchamber.com or contact Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com
Marketing Strategies: Growing Your Business on the Web The Greater Hall Chamber, Charter Business, Full Media, and Brenau Digital Marketing & The Cloud University's College of Business & Mass Communication have joined forces for a business marketing seminar. "Digital Marketing & The January 29th Cloud" is Wednesday, January 29 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The event will begin with a light breakfast, networking and a Tweet Tank. The program begins at 9:00 a.m. and will cover such topics as search engine optimization, leveraging The Cloud, and utilizing social media. The panel of professionals will assist businesses in determining top marketing strategies and provide tips on the latest technology resources. Great networking. Door prizes! Cost is $15 for Chamber Members; $20 Non-Members and includes a light breakfast. Registration required. Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com. Register online at greaterhallchamber.com
Professional Panel Discussion 8:30 am - 11:30 am Jacobs Building at Brenau University Utilizing Social Media – Search Engine Optimization Leveraging The Cloud – Networking – Tweet Tank Sponsored by Charter Business, Full Media, Brenau University
Save the Date Thursday, January 9 South Hall Business Coalition Tuesday, January 14 Small Business Seminar
MOORE’S WEALTH MANAGEMENT “Protecting Your Future”
Thursday, January 16 Business After Hours
JANUARY 2014
Moore’s Wealth Management adds 4th Fiduciary Advisor to their Practice A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Planning for a healthy and prosperous retirement that might last 20, 25 or even 30 years into the future can be a daunting task. You want to make your financial resources last for the rest of your life -- no matter how long you live -- and you don’t want to be wiped out by down markets, poor tax planning,
interests above their own and declare any conflicts of interest that may arise. The “suitability standard” which Brokers, Registered Representatives
standard and continues to grow in the community due to its commitment to this principle. In August, Moore’s Wealth Management added it’s 4th Fiduciary Advisor
satisfaction, now ranking Moore’s Wealth Management as a National Top 5 Fiduciary Advisory Firm within Horter Investment Management.” Call to get more information on how Scott Moore and his team of Fiduciary Advisors can assist you in planning and preparing for retirement. They