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Buy Local Expo set for February 22 Exciting News! The Chamber's Annual Buy Local Business Expo and Safe & Green Expo are joining forces 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. Insurance Office of America is the title sponsor for the event on Friday, February 22 at the Gainesville Civic Center from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Expo is open to all local business owners, business representatives and community members in North Georgia. $10 admission fee. With two events in one location on one day, attendees receive an all-access pass to both events including some 100 exhibitors, with eight speakers and lunch included... all for $10! INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING? Exhibits include a six (6) foot table, a table cloth, a table skirt, two chairs and two boxed lunches. 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. Exhibitors will be able to utilize business-to-business services, while exchanging business leads and developing professional relationships. Complete an Exhibitor Registration Form online at greaterhallchamber.com or contact Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: mwiley@ghccc.com
Chamber and Brenau host workshops for small business The Greater Hall Chamber and Brenau University's College of Business & Mass Communication have joined forces for an educational workshop series – Social Media for Small Business. Two sessions will be offered. The first session is Wednesday, January 16 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Brenau's Jacobs Building on Green Street in Gainesville. The program is "Selecting, Integrating and Optimizing Social Media" and will include discussion on social media platforms, effective messages and time management. The second session on Wednesday, January 30 is "Developing Social Media Strategy" and will cover topics including driving traffic to your social media, search engine optimization and maximizing business profits. The workshops are sponsored by Charter Business and Full Media and include lunch. Cost per session is $15 for Chamber Members; $20 Non-Members. Reservations required. Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean@ghcc.com.
Brenau University & Greater Hall Chamber
Social Media Workshops January 16 & January 30 Professional Panel Discussion 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Jacobs Building at Brenau University Sponsored by Charter Business & Full Media Per session: $15 Chamber Members; $20 Non-Members • Includes Lunch
Save the Date Friday, January 18 Business Before Hours Wednesday, January 23 Industry Appreciation Luncheon Thursday, January 24 Business After Hours
JANUARY 2013
A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
From the Chairman
Chamber volunteers, making a difference "You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give."
-Winston Churchill
The Greater Hall Chamber relies on volunteer leaders to chair committees, work on committees and serve on the Board of Directors. We value their time and commitment to the Chamber and to the community. Volunteers are crucial to the Chamber's success. The Chamber of Commerce recruits and attracts a broad range of community leaders for its board so that it may represent the local business and non-profit community as widely as possible. The Chamber Randall Frost seeks men, women, small and large business owners, the private and Stewart, Melvin & Frost public sector, the non-profit community, and diverse business sectors. 2012-2013 Chairman, Greater Hall The Greater Hall Chamber Board is a talented and capable group Chamber of Commerce committed to the Chamber’s mission of nurturing conditions conducive to enticing and growing business and maintaining a healthy economy. The intangible benefits alone – such as pride, satisfaction, and accomplishment – are worthwhile reasons to serve. In addition, when we share our time and talents we help solve problems, strengthen our communities, and connect to others. We make a difference. The volunteer efforts of our members both past and present have made the Greater Hall Chamber one of the largest and most active chambers of commerce in Georgia. When business professionals offer their time and expertise to lead the Chamber, it enables us to offer enhanced programs and more opportunities for you to grow professionally. Volunteering is also an excellent way to maximize the value of your membership. Serving on a committee or volunteering at a Chamber event provides you more opportunities for networking, gives your business more exposure in the community and enables you to shape programs to meet the needs of your business and the business community.
January 1, 2013 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
We are now accepting nominations for the Chamber Board of Directors for a three-year term, 2013-2015. Consider nominating yourself or a fellow associate. Perhaps the first and biggest benefit people get from volunteering is the satisfaction of incorporating service into their lives and making a difference in their community. Get involved. Make a difference.
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Chamber Board Nominations The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce 2013 Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for new three-year Directors. Serving with Chamber Chairman Randall Frost on the Director Nominating Committee are Chairman-Elect Dixie Truelove, Immediate Past Chairman Jay Jacobs, and Past Chairmen Darrell Snyder, Emily Bagwell, R.K. Whitehead and Denise Deal. The committee will select new director nominees as stated in the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce By-Laws: • Any member in good standing may submit one or more nominations. • The nominees will be named in February 2013. • The nominees are elected in March 2013. • Five to seven director positions will be elected. • Each new director will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2013. • Nominations must be submitted in writing. • Nominations must be received by Thursday, January 31 at 5:00 p.m. Send nominations, in writing, to: Randall Frost, Chairman, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 374, Gainesville, GA 30503. Details, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kit Dunlap, 770-532-6206. Email: kit@ghcc.com
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2012-2013 executive Committee Chair, VISION 2030 Carl Romberg, Citisco meg Nivens, Executive Director
Chairman Randall Frost Stewart, Melvin & Frost
Vice Chair, Government Affairs David lee, Jackson EMC
Chairman Elect Dixie Truelove Truelove Dairy
Vice Chair, Marketing and Co-Chairs, HALLmark Communications David Abee, Regions Bank Jullie King, The Longstreet Clinic Perry Barnett, Rushton & Co. Paul Chambers, AT&T Vice Chair, Membership Development Senior Advisor Jimbo Floyd, Turner Wood & Philip Wilheit, sr., Wilheit Smith Insurance Packaging
Treasurer Jody lail, Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia Vice Chair, Economic Development Chris Braswell PB Property Management
Vice Chair, South Hall Council Immediate Past Chairman Brian Cantel, Cantel Wealth Jay Jacobs, Jacobs Media Corp. Management President & CEO Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Vice Chair, Community Vice Chair, Education Chamber of Commerce Development elisabeth Baldwin Raymond James/Morgan Keegan Deborah mack, Volunteer
Board of Directors 2012-2013 emily Bagwell, Gainesville Redevelopment Auth.
Dr. Randy Pierce, Gainesville State College
William Bagwell, Jr., Homestead Investments
James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont
Karen Baston, Sperry Van Ness
Tom oliver, Chairman, Hall Co. Commission
Col. James Benson, Riverside Military Academy
Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint & Design
William H. Beyer, NEGA Heart Center
larry Poole, Mayor, City of Gillsville
Carol Burrell, NEGA Health System
spence Price, The Adams Companies
stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB
Will schofield, Hall County Schools
Danny Dunagan, Mayor City of Gainesville
Dr. ed schrader, Brenau University
Dr. merrianne Dyer, Gainesville City Schools
Joyce stephens, United Community Bank
sam evans, City of Oakwood Councilman
Dennis stockton, The Times
Andi Farmer, Milton Martin Honda
Grier Todd, Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Kathy Fauscett, Keller Williams Realty
milton Turner, Mayor, City of Lula
Tony Funari, Mayor Pro-tem, Town of Braselton
melissa Tymchuk, NEGA Health System
lance Gardner, Georgia Power
Russell Vandiver, Lanier Technical College
Rob Geoffroy, The Atlanta Falcons
Dr. mary Watkins, Watkins Total Health Care
John Geyer, J Geyer Advertising
Davis White, Full Media
mike Giles, Georgia Poultry Federation
Darrell Wiley, J&J Foods
Dr. Bonita Jacobs, North Georgia College & SU
Philip Wilheit, Jr., Wilheit Packaging Materials
Dr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy
Bob Willis, Willis Investment Counsel
mike miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch
Associate Directors 2012-2013 Phil Bonelli, Wells Fargo
Brian Hollis, Hollis Transport Agency
John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates
lane Jones, Highland Mountain Beverage
Burton Brown, Woodmen of the World
megan martin, American Security Shredding
Namon Collins, Allstate Insurance
Charles White, Community Volunteer
Brett Fowler, Turner Wood & Smith
emily Whitehead, Milton Martin Toyota
Joy Griffin, United Way of Hall County
staff Executive Kit Dunlap, President/CEO Joy sims, Executive Assistant
South Hall Council Kit Dunlap, President/CEO michelle Wiley, Membership Vice President
Economic Development Tim evans, Vice President shelley Davis, Vice President Existing Industry Jean mcCullough, Project Manager
Community Development Robin Halstead, Vice President
Finance & Operations David umberson, Vice President Finance and Human Resources Education & Workforce Development Dana miller, Vice President Government Affairs Kit Dunlap, President/CEO Joy sims, Executive Assistant
VISION 2030 meg Nivens, Executive Director Membership Development michelle Wiley, Vice President Kara Tate, Membership Coordinator Marketing & Communications Kemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant Greater Hall Chamber Welcome Center Robin Halstead, Manager
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January 1, 2013 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development
2013 Industry of Year Awards
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2012: A year of accomplishments As we bring in the New Year, I reflect upon the Greater Hall Chamber's accomplishments over the last several months. At our recent Eggs & Issues Breakfast, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle noted Gainesville-Hall County's top ranking in the state in economic development efforts. In a year of economic challenges, Gainesville-Hall County maintained Georgia's lowest unemployment rate and continues to lead the state in growing existing industry and jobs while creating new employment opportunities. Our Economic Development Council reports a 60% increase in jobs and double the investment over 2009-2010.
The Greater Hall Chamber's Industry of the Year Awards will be presented at the 4th Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, January 23 at the Chattahoochee Country Club. Award winning small, medium and large manufacturers, processors and distributors from previous years include: AdEdge Water Technologies, Mansfield Energy, Fieldale Farms, IMS Gear, ZF Group, Coleman Natural Foods, Hollis Transport & Distribution, Cargill, and Wrigley Manufacturing. The event is sponsored by Lanier Technical College. Luncheon cost is $35 Chamber Members; $50 for Guests. Table Sponsorship (seats six) is $400. Register for the lunch at greaterhallchamber.com or contact Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean@ghcc.com Fieldale Farms received the 2012 Large Industry of the Year Award. (LR): Dr. Linda Barrow, Lanier Technical College; Shelley Davis, Greater Hall Chamber; John Wright, Fieldale VP of Operations; Tim Evans, Greater Hall Chamber; Chamber Economic Development Vice Chair Chris Braswell, PB Property Management.
Eggs & Issues Legislative Forum
Kit Dunlap President and CEO, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
In the past 18 months, 31 new and expanded industries created 1,650 jobs, retained 1,500 existing jobs and generated $203 million in capital investment for Gainesville-Hall County. Numerous global firms expanded their North American business. Bitzer broke ground on a 95,000-square-foot facility at Tanners Creek Business Park and will employ 120 people. Atlanta Biologicals broke ground in July, also in Tanners Creek, for a new 36,000-square-foot life sciences facility that will employ 30 and serve as the company’s North American headquarters, research, development and production for specialized cell culture products. King’s Hawaiian opened a 111,000-square-foot bakery and distribution center in Oakwood South Industrial Park. Skip Barber Racing School moved its headquarters to Hall County, joining the school’s existing base location at Road Atlanta, and Procare Rx opened a new 43,000-square-foot headquarters and operations center in the new Procare Park at Exit 20 on I-985 in the City of Gainesville. Procare Rx is a leading pharmacy benefits management company that will ultimately employ 160 and add to the established base of pharmaceutical companies in Gainesville-Hall County. The importance of Hall County as a medical, trade and professional business center is evident as we break ground for the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton – the first hospital built in Georgia in 20 years. Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville ranked #1 in Georgia for heart care for seven consecutive years according to HealthGrades® and is one of only six hospitals to rank #1 in all four cardiac categories for 2012.
(L-R): Chamber Chairman Randall Frost, Stewart, Melvin & Frost; Representative-Elect Timothy Barr; Representative Carl Rogers; State Senator Butch Miller; CongressmanElect 9th District Doug Collins; Chamber President/CEO Kit Dunlap; Lt. Governor Casey Cagle; Representative-Elect Lee Hawkins; Representative Emory Dunahoo, Jr. The Eggs & Issues Breakfast on December 13 was sponsored by Jackson EMC (L-R): Lee Chapman, Bill Sanders, Ray Jones, Randall Pugh, Otis Jones and Jim Crawford.
As Northeast Georgia's retail center, we have seen new retail developments in Gainesville-Hall County including Buffalo Wild Wings, Olive Garden, Cheddar's, Dunkin’ Donuts, Ulta, Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores, Aldi, Michael’s, Dress Up Boutique and The Children's Place. At Jesse Jewell Parkway and Limestone Parkway there is land being cleared for the 700,000-square-foot New Holland Market Retail and Commercial Complex by Carolina Holdings. Dick’s Sporting Goods is coming to Lakeshore Mall as part of the first phase of a redevelopment plan for the mall. The 50,475square-foot store will occupy the portion of the mall between Sears and JCPenney. It is set to open in fall 2013. Downtown Gainesville has a new pedestrian bridge, and there are new retail shops and restaurants around Gainesville's Downtown Square. Brenau University recently took over the lease of the Georgia Mountains Center in Downtown Gainesville to house its graduate healthcare programs. Highway 365 North is poised as a new retail and commercial corridor with access and infrastructure improvements. Gateway Industrial Centre, a new 500 acre industrial park in North Hall is underway on 365. The third phase of the Thurman Tanner Parkway project is now complete, and Lake Lanier Islands Resort completed Lanier World and Phase II of its investment in the Legacy Lodge Hotel and Conference Center, golf course improvements, harbor development, outdoor concert venue, and a health spa. The resort now employs 400 and is included in a new Community Improvement District that will upgrade the road system, landscaping and add new running trails on Lake Lanier Islands Parkway. I take pride in the part the Greater Hall Chamber played in a year of success and look forward to 2013 and continuing to make Gainesville-Hall County the best place in Georgia and the nation to live, work and play!
Small Business of the Month
Clockwise from bottom left: Janet Kettyle, Kettyle Cars; Melissa Waterman, Waterman Resource Group; Dede Gossage, UGA Small Business Development Center; Jared Bostrom, Burnette Insurance; Program Sponsor Lane Jones, Highland Mountain Beverage; Barbara McKay, Gainesville Milling. Melissa Waterman, President of Waterman Resource Group, spoke about outsourcing human resources and employee benefits. Don't miss the upcoming workshop series on social media for small business presented by the Greater Hall Chamber and Brenau University on January 16 and January 30. Reservations: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean@ghcc. com. Make reservations online: greaterhallchamber.com
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Meetings & Events
JANUARY 2013 Tuesday, January 1 - Chamber office closed for New Year's Holiday Tuesday, January 8 Youth Leadership Hall Team A – Judicial Program 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8 Ambassador Council 3:45-4:45 p.m. – 2 Dog Cafe Wednesday, January 9 Network Over Coffee 8:30-9:30 a.m. – Hilton Garden Inn 1735 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville Wednesday, January 9 Healthcare Committee 8:00 a.m. – Chamber Wednesday, January 9 Human Resource Council 11:45 a.m. - Luna's Restaurant Thursday, January 10 Leadership Hall County Healthcare/Community Service Program 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday, January 11 Economic Development Council 7:30 a.m. – Chamber Tuesday, January 15 VISION 2030 Board of Directors 11:30 a.m. – Chamber
January 1, 2013 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, January 16 Issues Committee 8:00 a.m. – Chamber
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Wednesday, January 16 Social Media Workshop (1 of 2) "Selecting, Integrating and Optimizing Social Media" Presented by Chamber and Brenau University's College of Business & Mass Communication 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – Brenau University
Thursday, January 17 Chamber Executive Board 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – Chamber Friday, January 18 Business Before Hours 7:30-9:00 a.m. – Southern Property Management, 4211 Mundy Mill Place in Oakwood Wednesday, January 23 Network Over Coffee 8:30-9:30 a.m. – Brenau Tea Room Wednesday, January 23 Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon featuring Industry of the Year Awards 11:30 a.m. – Chattahoochee Country Club Thursday, January 24 Greater Hall Chamber Board of Directors 12:00 p.m. – Gainesville Civic Center Thursday, January 24 Business After Hours Sponsored by Community Bank & Trust 5:00-7:00 p.m. – 450 E.E. Butler Parkway Friday, January 25 Environmental, Health & Safety Committee 8:00 a.m. – Chamber Wednesday, January 30 Social Media Workshop (2 of 2) "Developing Social Media Strategy" Presented by Chamber and Brenau University's College of Business & Mass Communication 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – Brenau University Thursday, January 31 South Hall Business Coalition "Meet Hall County's Elected Officials" 8:00-9:00 a.m. Mulberry Creek Community Center Get details and make reservations for these and other Greater Hall Chamber events online at greaterhallchamber.com
2013 Chamber Events Friday, February 15: Annual Arbor Day Celebration 10:00 a.m. – Frances Meadows Center Friday, February 22: Buy Local / Safe & Green Expo 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. – Gainesville Civic Center Wednesday, March 13: Annual GDOT Transportation Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus Thursday, April 18: 6th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk 6:00 p.m. – Riverside Military Academy Friday, April 26: 34th Annual Hacker's Holiday Golf Tournament 10:00 a.m. – Lake Lanier Islands Resort Thursday, May 9: 105th Greater Hall Chamber Annual Meeting & Gala 6:00 p.m. – Chattahoochee Country Club
Social Media Workshops Wednesday, January 16 & 30 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Charter Business and Full Media Jacobs Building at Brenau University Cost Per Session: $15 Chamber Members • $20 Non-Members • Includes Lunch
January 16: Selecting, Integrating & Optimizing Social Media January 30: Developing Social Media Strategy This 2 Part Series is presented by the Chamber and Brenau University's College of Business & Mass Communication. Reservations required. Details: 770-532-6206.
Business Before Hours Friday, January 18 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Southern Property Management 4211 Mundy Mill Place, Suite C, in Oakwood Complimentary Breakfast • No Charge Join us for this special morning networking event with a delicious complimentary breakfast at Southern Property Management in Oakwood, a locally owned company offering over four decades of combined experience in real estate management and sales. southernpropertymgt.com For event details: Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: mwiley@ghcc.com. Get details on this event and others online: greaterhallchamber.com
Business After Hours Thursday, January 24 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by Community Bank & Trust 450 E.E. Butler Parkway in Downtown Gainesville $5 Chamber Members • $15 Non-members • Cash Pot Prize! Come visit Community Bank & Trust's newly remodeled Main Office in Downtown Gainesville. You'll want to see the friendly faces that have been serving Hall County since 1994 – Carol Shirley, Kurt Hansen and Chip Frierson! Join us for some valuable networking, delicious food and complimentary drink. cbtonline.com Details: Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: mwiley@ghcc.com.
South Hall Business Coalition Thursday, January 31 Mulberry Creek Community Center 4491 JM Turk Road in Flowery Branch 8:00-8:15 a.m. Networking • 8:15-9:00 a.m. Program $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members
– Meet & Greet – Hall County's Newly Elected Officials Come meet our newly elected Hall County Officials. We'll make introductions and open the floor for comments and discussion! Great Networking! Reservations required. Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: mwiley@ghcc.com. greaterhallchamber.com
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Member Announcements January 1, 2013 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
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• Hall County Chief Appraiser Steve Watson has been appointed to serve on the Georgia Association of Assessing Officials Education Steering Committee. The committee addresses the education needs of assessors and appraisers in the state of Georgia. hallcounty.org • The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. began a 9,359-square-foot renovation of its Family Medicine practice in Oakwood. The site will add almost 4,000 square feet to its current 5,380-square-foot location. The $1.94-million dollar expansion is scheduled to be completed in spring 2013 with two additional physicians, one of which will begin seeing patients in January. longstreetclinic.com • Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 Class of Leadership Hall County. To make a nomination, contact Dana Miller at the Greater Hall Chamber, 770-532-6206. Email: dmiller@ghcc.com • The City of Gainesville has officially leased the Georgia Mountains Center to Brenau University. Brenau University will continue to rent the facility's meeting rooms and the theatre. The arena will not be available, as it will be converted into classroom space. The university is leasing the center to expand its health care graduate programs. The $6.5 million effort includes renovation of the building in Downtown Gainesville. brenau.edu • The Northeast Georgia Medical Center is the first and only hospital in Georgia performing robotic angioplasty. When you or someone you love needs a stent or balloon to open up blocked arteries and restore blood flow to the heart, NGMC is the only hospital in the state that can offer physician expertise with robotic precision. nghs.com
• Interested in sponsoring a Chamber event and boosting your company's brand? Promoting your organization's products and services? Opportunities include sponsorships for business expos, community healthcare initiatives, networking functions, leadership programs, small business workshops, breakfast forums and much, much more. Details: Membership VP Michelle Wiley, 770532-6206. Email: mwiley@ghcc.com • Quinlan Visual Arts Center’s “Dog and Pony Show” is a special winter exhibition with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Humane Society of Hall County. Show winners: 1st Place, "Brad's Share" by Ann Goble; 2nd Place, "Trouble" by Yvonne Mendez; 3rd Place, "Sheepish Smile" by Amy Zoe Galtier. Artist recognized as Honorable Mentions include Beth Henson, Norma Hulsey, Lynn Satterfield, and Dixie Truelove. quinlanartscenter.org • Jimmy Adams announces that Adams Data Management (ADM), a division of The Adams Companies, has been acquired by Access Information Management. ADM was founded in 1984 and is the largest independent records and information management services provider in Georgia. The transaction represents an expansion of the Access’ southeastern regional operations and adds significantly to their facilities and capabilities in the Greater Atlanta market. Access now provides services in 26 markets throughout the United States and Costa Rica. accesscorp.com • Mimi Collins, CEO of The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., (TLC) has been appointed to the Georgia Board of Community Health by Governor Nathan Deal. TLC employs approximately 550, has nearly 100 physicians and 50
Industry of the Year Awards Luncheon on January 23
Nominations are now being accepted (deadline January 4) for the 2013 Industry of the Year Awards. The awards will be presented at the 4th Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, January 23, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Country Club. Award applications are available at greaterhallchamber.com or contact Shelley Davis, Vice President of Existing Industry, 770-532-6206. Email: sdavis@ghcc.com. Luncheon is $35 Chamber Members; $50 for Guests. Table Sponsorship (seats six) is $400. Register for the lunch at greaterhallchamber.com or contact Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean@ghcc.com
mid-level providers representing more than 15 specialties with offices in seven Northeast Georgia cities. The Georgia Department of Community Health is responsible for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, the State Health Benefit Plan, Healthcare Facility Regulation and Health Information Technology in Georgia. longstreetclinic.com • The Arts Council announces its 2013 Evenings of Intimate Jazz series, offering unique opportunities to enjoy jazz masters instantaneously compose and perform up close and personal: January 19: Jeni Michelson with Society Express Quartet; February 1: Havana Son Trio; March 23: Evan Christopher Trio; April 13: Annie Sellick Trio; May 4: Joe Gransden & Friends. For tickets, call 770-534-2787 or visit theartscouncil.net • Urban Retail Properties and Garrison Investment Group announced that Dick’s Sporting Goods will open at Lakeshore Mall in the fall of 2013. The addition of the new 50,475 square foot store is the first part of the mall's redevelopment plan. shoplakeshoremall.com • The Lanier Technical College Foundation has received a $5,000 gift from The Roy C. Moore Foundation to help its efforts in scholarship support for Lanier Tech students. Moore was Chairman and CEO of First National Bank of Gainesville (now Regions). With his death, the Roy C. Moore Foundation was created. Over $3.6 million has been donated to the community he loved and served for over 53 years. laniertech.edu • The American Heart Association's Hall County Heart Ball is Saturday, February 2 at the Chattahoochee Country Club. The fundraising event will honor Jimmy Adams and include dinner, dancing and a live and silent
auction. 800-257-6941x6161. Email: GSAHall@heart.org or visit online: heart.org/hallheartball • In 1999, Dave Simpson founded Simpson Custom Photography, turning his passion for photography into a successful business. A longtime Chamber volunteer, Dave has relocated his studio to 301 Washington Street, Suites 3&4 – the upstairs portion of the building on the corner of Washington and Maple. The 110 year-old loft is located one block off the square just behind Saul's. Dave is looking forward to become one of Downtown Gainesville's merchants. simpsoncustomphotography.com • The Gainesville Jaycees have presented the “Young Man and Young Woman of the Year Award” annually for the past 66 years, honoring those who have been stewards to the community with their unselfish volunteer efforts and civic service. The 2013 banquet is February 21st at 6:00 pm at the Chattahoochee Country Club. To make an award nomination, Email Kelly Lee, kelly.lee@ wellsfargoadvisors.com • Register now for an exhibit at the Buy Local / Safe & Green Expo on Friday, February 22 at the Gainesville Civic Center for great exposure, business-tobusiness networking, lead generation and much more. Complete an Exhibitor Registration Form online at greaterhallchamber.com or contact Chamber Membership VP Michelle Wiley, 770532-6206. Email: mwiley@ghccc.com
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The Wisdom Project
Nominations for Spring Session The Wisdom Project is the Greater Hall Chamber and Brenau University's Center for Lifetime Study VISION 2030 senior leadership program designed for age 55+ members of the community. Nominations are now being accepted for The Wisdom Project Spring 2013 Session that begins February 2013. To nominate yourself or another, contact Meg Nivens, VISION 2030 Executive Director, 770-532-6206. Email: mnivens@ghcc.com or download an applicaWISDOM PROJECT tion online at vision2030.org
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American Salon & Spa in Gainesville Emily Drummonds, Keri Turner, Kelsey Bragg, Don Drummonds, Dana Drummonds, Catherine Myers, Kristie Carlson and Sarah Dyer cut ribbon at American Salon & Spa, an Aveda Concept salon that has served the Hall County area for over 35 years. The salon specialize in precision haircuts, customized color, hair extensions, waxing, massages, facials, body treatments, airbrush tanning, bridal styles, and airbrush makeup. Their mission is to pamper guests with quality service in a relaxing environment. 1354 Plaza Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-536-4247. americansalonspa.com
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Hamilton State Bank Oakwood Branch Manager Dorothy Gilbert cuts the ribbon for the opening of the bank’s new branch on Mundy Mill Road in Oakwood. Hamilton State Bank recently moved its Oakwood Branch to its new location and is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hamilton State Bank has 20 branches throughout Georgia with offices in Barrow, Bartow, Cobb, Hall, Forsyth, Jackson, Butts, Jasper and Henry counties. Hamilton State Bank, 3607 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood GA 30566. (678) 866-0500. hamiltonstatebank.com
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NEGA Medical Center Braselton Architects and contractors involved with the construction of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton were on-site during a ceremony event to answer questions and discuss the project.
The Lounge at Scott’s Downtown hosted the annual Ambassador Holiday Party. Front Row (L-R): Andrea Brock, Norton Insurance; (kneeling) George Danns, Gainesville State College; Robin Nation, Gainesville Signs & Graphics; Mary Meadows, The Norton Agency; Rosanne Short; Brenau University; Kara Tate, Greater Hall Chamber; George Danns, Gainesville State College. Back Row (L-R): Jeff Allen, CT Solutions; Kyle Hinnant, McGarity’s Business Products; John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates; Mary Jane Locklear, Cox Communications & Electronics; Kirklyn Wilson, AFLAC Insurance; Charles White; James Wright, Whelchel, Dunlap, Jarrard & Walker.
The Chamber's Ambassador Council is a group of about 30 outstanding volunteers from different businesses around Gainesville-Hall County. The Ambassadors help with the ribbon cuttings, new member mentoring, event registration and other Chamber activities and programs. See them in action at the next Business Before Hours event on January 18 at Southern Property Management and Business After Hours on January 24 at Community Bank & Trust! To get involved in the Chamber or join the Ambassador Council, contact Greater Hall Chamber Membership Coordinator Kara Tate, 770-532-6206. Email: ktate@ghcc.com
Governor Nathan Deal, community leaders and representatives of Northeast Georgia Health System blessed the ground of the future hospital during a ceremony in December. The Health System is developing Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton on the River Place campus, a 119-acre plot near the intersection of State Route 347 (Thompson Mill Road) and State Route 211 in rapidly growing South Hall County. The future 100-bed hospital is scheduled to open in Spring 2015, and it will be the state’s first net new hospital in over 20 years. The River Place campus is already home to a medical office building, Medical Plaza 1, which houses NGHS services – like Urgent Care and an Imaging Center – as well as private physician practices. Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton will offer Heart & Vascular services, Orthopaedics & Neurosciences, Cancer treatment, Surgery (strong focus on outpatient surgery) and Emergency services. nghs.com
Leadership Hall Nominations The Greater Hall Chamber Leadership Hall County program provides a learning experience for existing and emerging leaders of the Greater Hall area. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 class. Participants include a cross-section of individuals and must be 25 years old. Leadership Hall participants develop knowledge of the community through a series of one-day sessions, August through April. Topics covered include quality of life, education, health and social services, city and state governments, judicial, and economic development. Tuition for each participant is $800 for Chamber members and $970 for non-Chamber members, which includes a one-year Chamber individual membership. Individuals must be nominated for the program by March 15, 2013. Once nominated, the person will be asked to complete a detailed application. All applicants are reviewed by a selection committee, and final participants are selected from all applications submitted. To make a nomination for Leadership Hall County, contact Dana Miller, Vice President of Education at the Greater Hall Chamber, 770-532-6206 ext. 113. Download a Leadership Hall nomination form online at greaterhallchamber.com
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To learn more about the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, membership benefits, or how you can get involved, contact Membership Coordinator Kara Tate at 770-532-6206. Email: ktate@ ghcc.com. Join the Greater Hall Chamber online: greaterhallchamber.com
"Being a member of the Chamber has greatly expanded my knowledge of the community, its business and political leaders and my own personal connection to Hall County. Whether it is Business After Hours, education programs like Leadership Hall, the Ambassador Council, Eggs & Issues or the Chamber Chase 5K, I encourage our entire firm to get involved, because it is so easy and fun. The Chamber's impact on my business and my personal enjoyment has been immeasurable." John G. Breakfield Breakfield & Associates, LLC "My family and I started our business in November 2007. Joining the local Chamber and getting involved in the community was a large part of our marketing plan. The Greater Hall Chamber enabled us to do both. We have built our core business around the contacts made though the Chamber and cannot thank them enough." Joe Nation Gainesville Signs and Graphics
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Business After Hours and VIP Open House at the new Hall County Government Center. Front (L-R): Jennifer Zody, ACT Financial; Dannella Burnett, Oakwood Occasions; Kelly Norman, Keep Hall Beautiful. Back (L-R): Scott Gibbs, Hall County Commissioner; Randy Knighton, Hall County Government Administrator. The Lake Lanier Convention and Visitors Bureau sponsored the December Business After Hours held at the new Hall County Government Building with delicious holiday fare by on-site food vender Oakwood Occasions. Over 100 Chamber members and guests attended and the Cash Pot collection was $380 along with gifts for Toys 4 Tots. Mark your calendar for the next Business After Hours (5:00-7:00 p.m.) on Thursday, January 24 at the recently renovated Community Bank & Trust at 450 E.E. Butler Parkway in Gainesville. Plan to attend the Business Before Hours (7:30 - 9:00 a.m.) on Friday, January 18 at Southern Property Management, 4211 Mundy Mill Place in Oakwood. For more on these and other upcoming events, visit greaterhallchamber.com
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Leadership Hall County began their Judicial Program at the Chamber's Eggs & Issues Breakfast then traveled to the Hall County Jail where they toured the facility and learned about the prison system. Commander Danny Woods talked with the class about the jail which is the largest division within the Hall County Sheriff ’s office. Next the group observed a SWAT demonstration led by Captain Joe Carter, Sgt. Stephen Wilbanks (LHC class of 2011) and Sgt. Bonner Burton. St. Don Scalia performed a marksman demonstration from the Lenco Bearcat Command vehicle. After lunch, the class heard from Paul House, Gang Task Force, and Chief Assistant DA Lindsay Burton (LHC 2010) in Judge Fuller’s Courtroom. Investigator House talked with the group about the gang issues facing Hall County. The day ended with Mark Alexander, Stewart, Melvin & Frost, leading the class in a mock trial. Thank you lunch and program sponsors: Kelly Miles (LHC 1989) Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles; Cara Mitchell (LHC 2011) Whelchel, Dunlap, Jarrard & Walker; Randall Frost (LHC 1983) Stewart, Melvin & Frost; Tom Calkins (LHC 1993) Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar; and the Northeast Georgia Health System.
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Youth Leadership Hall started their day at Challenged Child & Friends where they heard from David Earnest, Director, then assisted the educators in the classrooms by playing, singing and reading to the children. At Northeast Georgia Health System, they heard from Ashley Smith, Education Services and toured the ER, Lab and the Stribling Heart Center. At Laurelwood they heard from Adam Raulerson, Business Manager. The class traveled to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia where they participated in a class service project led by Director of Education and Volunteer Services, Kelley Über Sterner. Many thanks to the program breakfast sponsor McDonald’s and lunch sponsor, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.
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Graduates of The Wisdom Project, Fall 2012 Session. Front, seated (L-R): Bill Sanders, Annita Thomas, Elaine Burnette, Jeanne Buffington, Sally Delisle, Jim Whitlock, Deborah Nelson. Back, standing (L-R): Kathy Amos, Bill Ware, Karol Scarborough, Keith Abernathy, Jay Crews, Austin Edmondson, Erika Walker, Mary Rogers, Lee Lovett, Lane Jones, Jolinda Martin, Gary Lawrence, Charles White. Not pictured: Chaz Robers, Joel Williams and Jim Walker. Nominations are now being accepted for The Wisdom Project Spring 2013 Session that begins February 2013. To nominate yourself or another, contact Meg Nivens, VISION 2030 Executive Director, 770-532-6206. Email: mnivens@ghcc.com or download an application online at vision2030.org
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Thank You Chamber Sponsors Brenau University • Charter Business • Community Bank & Trust Full Media • Gainesville Paint • Highland Mountain Beverage Jacobs Media • Jackson EMC • Lanier Technical College Lowe's of Gainesville • Milton Martin Honda • Red Clay Interactive Southern Property Management • The Times • WDUN Radio
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Winners of the 2012 Most Fit Company Awards recently met with the Chamber's Healthcare Committee to discuss their wellness programs. (L-R): Lea Tavani, Human Resources, Ace Hardware Gainesville Retail Support Center; Richard (Dickey) Watson, General Manager, Aqua Terra Recycling & Treatment; Michelle Wiley, Chamber Vice President of Membership. Back (L-R): Mitch Rylee, Safety Coordinator, Baldor; Healthcare Committee Co-Chair Chad Bolton, Northeast Georgia Health System. The committee's next meeting is January 9 and will focus on planning the 2013 HealthSmart Community Challenge that includes the Chamber Chase 5K in April and the HealthSmart Expo in October. To learn more about this committee or how to get involved, contact Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean@ghcc.com
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Upcoming Chamber Events Small Business Marketing Wednesday, January 16 Workshop Tuesday, February (1 14of 2) Social Media Workshop Trends "Selecting,Marketing Integrating and OptimizPresented by Gordon Sawyer ing Social Media" presented by 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. – The Oaks at Chamber and Brenau University Lanier 11:00 a.m.Charter - 1:00 Career p.m. – Academy Jacobs
Building at Brenau University Business After Hours Thursday, February 16 Friday, January 18 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Business Before Hours Luna's Restaurant 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 200 Main Street Southern Property Management Hunt Tower in Downtown Gainesville 4211 Mundy Mill Place in Oakwood
Arbor Day Celebration Wednesday, January 23 FebruaryLuncheon 17 IndustryFriday, Appreciation 10:00 a.m. featuring Industry of Year Awards Meadows 11:30Frances a.m.-1:00 p.m. Center Chattahoochee Country Club Safe & Green Regional Assembly February Thursday,Friday, January 24 24 8:00After a.m.Hours - 12:00 p.m. Business Georgia Mountains Center 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Community Bank & Trust Annual Transportation Forum 450 E.E. Butler Parkway in Wednesday, March 14 Downtown Gainesville 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Gainesville State College
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