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HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast on October 9 The HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast is Wed., October 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center. Members of the Hall County Think About It Coalition will speak about the prescription drug abuse epidemic. The Kickoff Breakfast and HealthSmart Wellness Expo are part of the Chamber's VISION 2030 initiative. A program of the Medical Association of Georgia Foundation, the Think About It initiative focuses on implementing a statewide drug monitoring system, encouraging safe drug disposal, and educating the public and professionals about the dangers of and prevention of prescription drug abuse. The campaign is spearheaded by P. Tennent Slack, MD, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Interventional Pain Medicine; Dallas Gay, Dallas Gay Jack Chapman, MD P. Tennent Slack, MD MAG Foundation volunteer; and Jack Chapman, MD, Gainesville Eye Associates Co-chair, MAG Foundation Co-chair, MAG Foundation MAG Foundation Think Think About It Campaign About It Campaign Think About It Campaign and Past President of MAG. The Chamber's Most Fit Company Awards will be presented at the event that includes a catered "HealthSmart" Buffet Breakfast, great networking and doorprizes. The HealthSmart Breakfast is sponsored by AEON Clinical Laboratories. Cost is $10 Chamber members; $15 non-members. For HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast Reservations, contact Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com
HealthSmart Wellness EXPO is FREE and Open to the Public The 7th Annual HealthSmart Wellness Expo is Wednesday, October 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center. The expo includes complimentary health screenings and is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. Over 70 exhibitors will be participating. Health screenings are provided by The Longstreet Clinic and include Glucose, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, BMI, Carotid Artery, Asthma and Hearing Screening, and many more. Flu shots available at a minimal cost! FREE salad lunches by McDonald's will be given to the first 100 health screening participants. Booth space is still available. Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com (See sponsors on page 11.)
Save the Date Tuesday, October 8 South Hall Business Coalition Wednesday, October 9 HealthSmart Breakfast & Expo Thursday, October 17 Business After Hours
OCTOBER 2013
MOORE’S WEALTH MANAGEMENT “Protecting Your Future”
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