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Job Fair
Wednesday, March 20 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Gainesville Civic Center Great opportunity for both employers and job seekers! The Chamber's Job Fair on Wednesday, March 20 from 10 am-2pm is Open to the Public with NO Entry Fee! Employers meet hundreds of job candidates face-to-face during a short period of time. Job Seekers will spend coveted face-time with dozens of hiring managers. Presented by Express Employment Professionals, this community event features 60+ employer exhibitors. Complete job applications on site while making great business contacts and networking with companies that are hiring. Limited Employer Booths available. Promote your company while recruiting qualified employees. Meet hundreds of job seekers in one day. Exhibit information: Amanda Lewis, Project Manager, Economic Development, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com. Exhibit Registration Online: GreaterHallChamber.com/events
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Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk
Thursday, March 28 6:00 p.m. Riverside Military Academy
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce's 12th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk is Thursday, March 28 at 6:00 pm at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. Register online through March 25 at RunSignup.com/ChamberChase Register in person at the Chamber now through March 28. Registration fee is $30; $35 after March 14. • Register as a Team or Individual • Free Training Passes (quantity limited) • Reserve a Tent for your Team • T-Shirt Design Contest • Individual and Group Awards
DETAILS Get more information on Chamber Chase sponsorship opportunities, the course map, award categories and more by contacting Mandy Lathem, 770-532-6206 x 115 or mlathem@ghcc.com
Save the Date Tuesday, March 12 Small Business Seminar Tuesday, March 12 Business After Hours Wednesday, March 20 Job Fair
MARCH 2019
A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
FROM the CHAIR
Transportation: An Economic Engine Transportation planning plays a fundamental role in a community’s vision for its future. Transportation helps shape an area’s economic health and quality of life. Not only does the transportation system provide for the mobility of people and goods, it also influences patterns of growth and economic activity by providing access to land. Transportation services include new and existing roads to relieve traffic congestion, newly installed bike lanes and sidewalks on roads, the Gainesville Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport, passenger and freight trains, truck traffic and logistics initiatives as well as the newly announced Northeast Georgia Inland Port. Transportation is one of the most determining factors in economic activity. It is an economic engine. There is no doubt that Hall County is growing, and with growth comes an increase in demand for transportation options. In Gainesville-Hall President & CEO, Northeast Georgia Health County we have created a great place to live and work. We are attracting System; Chair, Greater Hall businesses, employees and retirees from all parts of the country, as well as Chamber of Commerce seeing our existing industries and businesses experience significant growth. Hall County is also providing employment for people who drive in from all parts of Northeast Georgia. These permanent and daily population changes have increased the demands on Gainesville-Hall County’s infrastructure and transportation systems. Carol Burrell
The transportation planning process is more than just listing highway and transit capital projects. It requires developing strategies for operating, managing, maintaining, and financing the area’s transportation system in such a way as to advance the area’s long-term goals. An important part of the planning process is the publics' participation in developing long term goals and setting short term priorities for the region's transportation system. The Chamber's Annual Transportation Forum (held March 7) is a catalyst for informing the community of the latest transportation projects for our area. The forum featured Brandon Kirby, Assistant D1 District Engineer, Georgia Department of Transportation. GDOT's District 1 is comprised of a 21-county area including Hall County. Srikanth Yamala, Director, Gainesville-Hall County Metropolitan Planning Organization (GHMPO). The GHMPO is an intergovernmental transportation planning body for Gainesville-Hall County and a portion of western Jackson County. Yamala is an experienced urban planner, working with local governments and regional agencies on land use and transportation planning. Bryan Lackey, Gainesville City Manager, also participated in the program.
March 7, 2019 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Working together and keeping an eye on our community's transportation and infrastructure needs will ensure we remain the best place in Georgia to work, play and stay!
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Business Expo 2019: A Great Success Even with a late minute venue change, Business Expo 2019 was a great success thanks to the event's presenting sponsor MegaPrint, the staff at Lanier Technical College, and Milton Martin Honda, a longtime sponsor of the event, participating as an exhibitor and providing attendees with a convenient shuttle service See page 16 for more Business Expo highlights.
Kat B usiness Link VOLUME 24 ISSUE 9 McKemie West, Editor • Email: kwest@ghcc.com www.GreaterHallChamber.com Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
2019-2020 Executive Committee Vice Chair, Education Chair Carol Burrell, Northeast Georgia Andi Farmer Milton Martin Honda Health System
Vice Chair, South Hall Council Geoff Lee Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Co-Chairs, HALLmark Paul Chambers, AT&T Mimi Collins, Longstreet Clinic Randall Frost, Stewart, Melvin & Frost
Chair Elect Brian Rochester Rochester & Associates
Vice Chair, Marketing Tate O'Rouke Jackson EMC
Treasurer Glennis Barnes Georgia Power
Vice Chair, Government Philip Wilheit, Jr. Wilheit Packaging
Vice Chair, Economic Development David Lee Jackson EMC
Vice Chair, Membership Brett Fowler Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance Immediate Past Chairman Perry Barnett, CPA, Rushton Chair, VISION 2030 Chamber President & CEO Phillippa Lewis Moss Kit Dunlap Community Service Center Elizabeth Higgins Executive Director
Vice Chair, Community Development Caroline Lewallen Jaemor Farms
Senior Advisor Dixie Truelove Truelove Family Farms
Board of Directors 2019-2020 Norman Baggs, The Times Nick Bruner, Rushton Missy Burgess, Lanier Islands Caitlin Collins, Mincey Marble Manufacturing Namon Collins, Allstate Insurance Stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB Danny Dunagan, Mayor, City of Gainesville Dr. Suzanne Erickson, Brenau University Terry Evans, Pinnacle Bank Jim Grier, Mayor, City of Lula Joy Griffin, United Way of Hall County Richard Higgins, Chair, Hall Co. Commission Logan Jones, Wilheit Packaging Dr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy Jennifer Landers, Newland Communities David Lloyd, Liberty Utilities Mike McGraw, PrideStaff / Ranger Mfg J.D. Mealor, Regions Bank Terry Merck, American Yazaki Mike Miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch Sheri Millwood, Oakwood City Council Terry Morrisey, Intelligent Energy James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont
Nancy Norton, The Norton Agency Dr. Richard Oates, University of North Georgia Bill Orr, Mayor, Town of Braselton Dr. Ray Perren, Lanier Technical College Michele Piucci, Peach State Bank Josh Schlieman, Sullivan & Schlieman Will Schofield, Hall County School System Dr. Ed Schrader, Brenau University Alan Schuetze, Carroll Daniel Construction Mulham Shbeib, Mar-Jac Poultry Sarita Madera Smith, Homestar Financial Corp Terry Spicer, King's Hawaiian LTC James Spivey, Riverside Military Academy Ahna Still, Halski Systems Kevin Strada, The Atlanta Falcons John Turner, Northeast Georgia Health System Roy Turpin, Mayor, City of Gillsville Philip Wilheit, Wilheit Packaging Arrik Williams, Tatsumi Intermodal USA Dr. Jeremy Williams, Gainesville City Schools Darryl Workman, South State Bank Mike Zeiler, Bitzer US, Inc.
Associate Directors 2019-2020 Christa Andrews, Corporate Storage, LLC Carin Booth, UGA Extension Hall County Haley Bower, Clipper Petroleum Chris Brown, Delta Community Credit Union Jonathan Collins, Capstone Properties Group Regina Dyer, Gainesville CVB Renee Ginn, Chick-fil-A Gainesville
Dianne Hicks, eXp Realty Jay Kilroy, Willis Investment Counsel Robyn Lynch, Lake Lanier Olympic Park Andrew May, Atlanta Rehab & Performance Casey Ryals, Hall County Farm Bureau Insurance Sheila Sanchez, State Farm Insurance Alison Smith, Bagwell Insurance Group
Greater Hall Chamber Staff Executive Kit Dunlap, President & CEO Gerri Collins, Executive Assistant Economic Development Tim Evans, Vice President Shelley Davis, Vice President Existing Industry Amanda Lewis, Project Manager Madison Hopkins, Project Manager Finance & Operations David Umberson, Vice President, Finance and Human Resources Membership Development Mandy Lathem, Vice President, Events Christen Wilbanks, Vice President, Sales Kara Tate, Vice President, Sales & Programs Education & Leadership Andi Harmon, Vice President
Government Affairs Kit Dunlap, President & CEO South Hall Council Kara Tate, Vice President, Sales & Programs Community Development Robin Halstead, Vice President VISION 2030 Elizabeth Higgins, Executive Director Marketing & Communications Kemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant Greater Hall Chamber Welcome Center Robin Halstead, Manager Intern Jacquelyn Christoph, Brenau University
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Chamber Chase – Register NOW The 12th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk is Thursday, March 28 at 6pm at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. Register online through March 25 at RunSignup.com/ChamberChase Register in person at the Chamber now through March 28. Registration fee is $30; $35 after March 14. • Register as a Team or Individual • Free Training Passes (quantity limited) • Reserve a Tent for your Team • T-Shirt Design Contest • Individual and Group Awards Details: 770-532-6206
Marketing Workshop is April 23 The Greater Hall Chamber's marketing workshop, “New Trends in Social & Digital Marketing,” is Tuesday, April 23 (originally scheduled for January 29) from 8:30-11:30 am at the Brenau Downtown Center. The workshop, presented by Small Business Access Partners and sponsored by Brenau University, will feature Katie Dubnik, founder and president of Forum Communications, as guest speaker. Following Katie’s presentation, a dynamic group of local marketing executives and entrepreneurs will share tips for business success. Brenau graduate Emmie Howard, founder of the wildly popular Southern Proper clothing; Caroline Lewallen of Jaemor Farms is an outstanding social media marketer in the agriculture sector; Stylish entrepreneur Maggie Griffin, creator of a unique interior design business; Northeast Georgia Health System’s Ryan Brackett, a web service designer whose talents are helping to promote Georgia’s #1 health care system. This event is SOLD OUT. To be placed on the wait list, contact Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com
March 7, 2019 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Hall Nominations
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Leadership Hall County has provided a learning experience for Greater Hall County's existing and emerging leaders since 1983, and the program now has some 900 graduates. Nominations are open for the 2019-2020 Class. Each year a class of professionals in the midst of their careers develop an understanding of our community through a series of sessions on topics from agriculture to judicial services and economic development. Nominate yourself, a business associate or friend at www.GreaterHallChamber.com or mail Andi Harmon, Chamber VP Education, at aharmon@ghcc.com. The Nomination Deadline is March 15.
– Thank You Event Sponsors – AccessWDUN Hall County Parks & Leisure NEGA Health System AgGeorgia Farm Credit Hall County Soil & Water Pinnacle Bank Alliant Health Plans Halski Systems ProCare Rx Bagwell Insurance Highland Mountain Water Red Clay Interactive Caldwell Electrical J&G Poultry Riverside Military Academy Cargill Inc. Jackson EMC Rochester & Associates Chandler Equipment Jaemor Farms Signs by Tomorrow CHASE for Business King's Hawaiian The Times CIGNA Liberty Utilities Spherion City of Oakwood Lanier Technical College Store More Self Storage Express Employment Pros McDonald's United Community Bank Fieldale Farms McGarity's Business Products WSI Digital Rainmakers Gville Coca-Cola Bottling Co Milton Martin Honda ZF Hall County Farm Bureau Milton Martin Toyota
March 2019 Thursday, March 7 Annual Transportation Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. University of North Georgia
Wednesday, March 20 Job Fair & Career Fair 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Gainesville Civic Center
Friday, March 8 Economic Development Council 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Chamber
Thursday, March 21 Lunch 'n Learn Presentation by Southern View Energy 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Milton Martin Toyota
Tuesday, March 12 Small Business Seminar "Lean Principles for Business" Presented by Bill Nusbaum, GT Enterprise Innovation Institute & Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Chamber Tuesday, March 12 Ambassadors Council 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 2 Dog Cafe | Gainesville Tuesday, March 12 Business After Hours Sponsor: McGarity's Business Products 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 870 Grove Street | Gainesville Wednesday, March 13 Network Over Coffee 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Kroger Market Place 1931 Jesse Jewell Pkwy | Gainesville Wednesday, March 13 Human Resources Council 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luna's Restaurant | Gainesville Thursday, March 14 Career Path Fair 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. University of North Georgia Gainesville Tuesday, March 19 South Hall Business Coalition Presented by Stan Brown, City Manager, City of Oakwood 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Oakwood City Hall 4035 Walnut Circle | Oakwood Tuesday, March 19 Vision 2030 Board of Directors 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Chamber Wednesday, March 20 Issues Committee 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Chamber
Thursday, March 21 Chamber Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Chamber Friday, March 22 New Member Breakfast & Orientation Presented by CHASE for Business 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Lanier College & Career Academy 2719 Tumbling Creek Road |Gainesville Wednesday, March 27 Network Over Coffee 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. McDonald's | Oakwood Thursday, March 28 Chamber Board of Directors 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Gainesville Civic Center Thursday, March 28 Chamber Chase & 2 Mile Wellness Walk 6:00 p.m. - 5K Run 6:10 p.m. - 2 Mile Wellness Walk 7:00 p.m. - Award Presentations Riverside Military Academy
APRIL 2019 Tuesday, April 9 Small Business Seminar 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Chamber Tuesday, April 23 Marketing Workshop 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Brenau Downtown Center Friday, April 26 40th Annual Hackers Holiday 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Legacy on Lanier at Lanier Islands Tuesday, April 30 South Hall Business Coalition 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Chicopee Woods Golf Course
Small Business Success Seminar
Ginny Crumley and Ken Robinson opened Limestone Shirt Factory in August 2011. The shop can print one shirt on an in house DTG printer as well as screen print 1000s of shirts. The company prints shirts for races, schools, churches, sports teams, businesses, weddings, birthdays and any special occasions. Embroidery on all types of items is also available. The two active partners/owners and full time graphic artist on staff can assist with all types of promotional items and provide free quotes on all products. They take pride Ken Robinson and Ginny Crumley, owners, in customer care and try to Limestone Shirt Factory. do their best to make the customer happy! Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6:00pm. Limestone Shirt Factory, 2480 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-532-2453 x 3.
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(L-R): Al Trembley, WSI Digital Rainmakers (a Small Business Seminar sponsor), Program Speaker Kembirley Henderson, Delta Community Credit Union (DCCU) and Tony Paramore, Lanier Technical College. Kem Henderson, assistant VP of product and member marketing at DCCU, presented tips on creating social media and branding strategies that target 18-35 year olds at the February seminar. Join us at the Chamber on March 12 at 7:45am as Bill Nusbaum, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute & Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership, provides practical advice and hands-on examples of ways that any business can benefit from implementing lean principles. No charge for Chamber Members. Details: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com
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Education & Leadership
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Lea Tavani, Ace Hardware Distribution Center, honors Danny Restrepo, East Hall High School, for already starting his future with the Army Reserves. Youth Leadership Hall had an excellent day learning about industry in Hall County as Tim Evans, Chamber VP of Economic Development, greeted the students and gave them an overview of industry in the area. Students visited Mountain Fresh Creamery to learn about agriculture, meet moo friends and enjoyed ice cream for breakfast. Ace Hardware Distribution Center catered lunch for the students and provided tours of the facility. The class finished out the day with a visit to King's Hawaiian in Oakwood and saw the bakery's expansive growth. A special thank you to Bojangles' and Clipper Petroleum for providing breakfast.
The Leadership Hall Class recently visited the Georgia State Capitol spending the day with our local delegation and distributing the special Chicken Boxes to all legislators. The boxes, filled with items from Gainesville-Hall County, are always a special treat. Many thanks to President Pro Tempore Senator Butch Miller, Senator John Wilkinson, Rep. Lee Hawkins, Rep. Emory Dunahoo Jr, Rep. Matt Dubnik and Rep. Timothy Barr. Abit Massey, Georgia Poultry Federation, and Deb Bailey, Northeast Georgia Health System Government Affairs, joined the class as speakers for lunch. A special thank you to Tate O'Rouke and David Lee, and the Jackson EMC team for sponsoring lunch. Thank you to Chick-fil-A Robson Crossing for sponsoring breakfast. Thank you Senator Butch Miller and his team for not only sponsoring transportation but also providing logistical support in Atlanta for the day.
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• The National Council on Home Safety and Security ranks the Town of Braselton as Georgia’s 2nd Safest City for 2019. To identify the safest cities in the state, the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics were reviewed. “It’s an enviable ranking,” said Mayor Bill Orr, “and reflects the pride we have in our citizens and in our police department.” alarms.org • Leadership Hall County has developed Greater Hall County's leaders since 1983. Nominations are now open for the 2019-2020 Class. Deadline for nominations March 15. Nominate yourself, a friend or business associate online at www.GreaterHallChamber.com or email Andi Harmon, Vice President, Education at aharmon@ghcc.com • United Way of Hall County announced that Joy Griffin has resigned as president and chief professional officer and will remain in her current role until the end of the fiscal year on April 30. Joy will assume the role of Chief Administrator of Carroll Daniel Construction Company in Gainesville. unitedwayhallcounty.org • The 12th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk is Thursday, March 28 at 6:00 pm at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. Online registration now through March 25 at RunSignUp.com/ChamberChase. Register in person at the Chamber office now through March 28. $30, and $35 after March 14. Free training passes to area fitness centers (limited, 1st come1st serve). Details, Mandy Lathem, 770-532-6206 x 115. mlathem@ghcc.com • Lakewood Baptist announces a $2 million expansion plan to accommodate its growing children’s and recreation ministries. Church members and local businesses are contracted for the work, including Brewster & Crocker architects, designers Rochester & Associates and general contractor Tipton Construction. lakewoodlife.org • Hall County Fire Services is now offering FREE CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes to citizens interested in learning this life-saving skill. Classes are held quarterly at 6pm at the Hall County Emergency Services Complex, 470 Crescent Drive in Gainesville. Space is limited. To register, call 770531-6838 or visit hallcounty.org • Network with community leaders while obtaining valuable business updates at the Chamber's Board meeting on Thursday, March 28 at 12 pm at the
Gainesville Civic Center. $15, includes lunch. Reservations required: Gerri Collins, 770-532-6206. gcollins@ghcc.com • Lake Lanier Olympic Park's Food Truck Friday on March 15 is back and bigger and better than ever. Look for live music each month, later hours, new vendors and more! 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road in Gainesville. No entry fee. Fun for the entire family. lakelanierolympicvenue.org • Mark your calendar for Vision2030's 2019 Public Art Block pARTy on Friday, May 10 from 6-10pm on the Downtown Gainesville Square in the "Royal Space" adjacent to the Hunt Tower. The event is presented by Peach State Bank; Stewart, Melvin & Frost and The Norton Agency and features artist Angela Chrusciaki Blehm; music by Fire and the Knife; eats by Yumbii; drink by Tap It Gainesville Growlers. Info/Tickets: vision2030blockparty.com • Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million that take action to create lasting change across the globe and in communities. Rotary Club of Gainesville, led this year by attorney Tom Calkins, Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar, is making a difference locally. The Club's Ramp Program was started in 2007 with two members who saw a need for assisting individuals with limited financial resources that had a need for easy access to their homes. Today, some 117 handicap accessible ramps have been constructed throughout Hall County. rotaryclubofgainesville.com • Katie Dubnik, president and founder of Forum Communications, announced the company was honored as the 44th fastest growing business owned or operated by a University of Georgia graduate. Each company was measured by their compounded annual growth rate during a three-year period. All information submitted by the applicants was verified by Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors. forumspeaks.com • UGA Small Business Development Center offers "Reaching Your Target Market Through Facebook Ads" on March 21 from 4-7pm at 906 Interstate Ridge Drive, Suite E in Gainesville. Cost: $69; buy 1, get 1 half off. To register, visit georgiasbdc.org/training
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Business After Hours
Thank you Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Internal Medicine for sponsoring the February Business After Hours! (L-R): Jennifer Little, NGPG Internal Medicine; Kit Dunlap, Chamber; Chamber Chair Carol Burrell, Northeast Georgia Health System. Don't miss the celebration of McGarity Business Products' 40th Anniversary at Business After Hours on Tuesday, March 12. Details: 770-532-6206.
Lewallen receives national award
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Caroline Lewallen, Chamber Vice Chair of Community Development and marketing and agritourism coordinator for Jaemor Farms, placed third in the nation for the American Farm Bureau's Excellence in Agriculture Award. She is chair of Hall County Farm Bureau's (HCFB) Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee and received the award for her advocacy work for the industry and creation of HCFB's Ag in the Classroom program, HallGROWS. Since the HallGROWS kickoff in July 2016, the program has impacted over 6,200 students and has received district, state and national recognition. Caroline and her husband Kyle live in Clarkesville where they operate a direct-to-consumer beef cattle business in addition to her position with Jaemor Farms.
40th Annual Hackers Holiday Swing into Spring at the Greater Hall Chamber's 40th Annual Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament on Friday, April 26. Register as an individual or as a team for a day of golf at beautiful Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Lanier Islands. The entry fee is $175 per player; $650 per foursome. Includes green fee, cart, breakfast, box lunch, snacks and drinks. Awards presented in three flights, Hole-In-One prizes, closest to the pin, longest drive, putting contest and much more. The tournament begins with a Shotgun Start at 10:00 am. The 19th Hole Reception sponsored by AT&T follows the tournament at the clubhouse. To register or inquire about great sponsorship opportunities, contact Kara Tate, VP Sales & Programs, at 770-532-6206 x 103 or Email: ktate@ghcc.com
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Farrell Realty Group Keller Williams Marci Farrell 4878 Manhattan Drive Buford, GA 30518 - Real Estate (770) 639-3550 Consign & Design Interiors farrellrealtygroup.com Savannah Bailey Fox Factory 5556 Atlanta Hwy, Suite 5 B2BCFO Flowery Branch, GA 30542 ridefox.com Steven Fisher - Retail Home Decor 1820 Briarwood Trail Georgia Firearms & (770) 965-3783 Cumming, GA 30041 Security Training Academy consigndesigninteriors.net - Business Services Rodney Smith (404) 931-4430 Cresswind LL Community 4606 Elk Ridge Court stevenfishercfo.com Suite E Fund Flowery Branch, GA 30542 William Papciak Buford Corn Maze 3300 Cresswind Marina Dr. - Firearm Training/Security Tina Beggs (770) 530-5630 Gainesville, GA 30504 4470 Bennett Road gafasta.com - Non-Profit Buford, GA 30519 (678) 296-8856 - Recreation cresswindllcommunityfund.com Georgia Homes On My (678) 835-7198 Mind - Keller Williams bufordcornmaze.com Michelle Vanderwolf Fairy Dust Consignment 4878 Manhattan Drive Laura Slavik CINTAS Fire Protection Buford, GA 30518 5533 Atlanta Highway Brent Herter - Real Estate 1705 Corporate Drive # 440 Suite B Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (404) 786-2719 Norcross, GA 30093 gahomesonmymind.com - Fire Protection Equipment - Retail Consignment (678) 447-2311 (630) 201-4037 cintas.com/fire-protection-services fairydustsale.com Aerie Lane Cathy Rorke 2345 Thompson Mill Road Suite 105 Buford, GA 30519 - Recreation (470) 778-2156 buford.aerielane.com
Clean Machine Car Wash David Weber 1750 Browns Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30501 - Auto Detailing Services (704) 795-4568
Leigh-Anne O'Brien 1067 Dixon Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 - Individual Member (770) 540-0956 lagobrien.com
Hollis Stoneworks Amy Hollis 2401 Franklin Blvd Gainesville, GA 30504 - Contractors (770) 652-6320 hollisstoneworks.com Homestar Financial Corp Rhonda Dellinger 631 Dawsonville Hwy Gainesville, GA 30501 - Mortgage (678) 386-1660 homestarfc.com/rhondadellinger J & G Contractors Gregg Poole 830 Oak Street Gainesville, GA 30501 - Electrical Contractors (678) 617-1734 Lakeside Car Wash Juan Uribe 950 McEver Road Gainesville, GA 30504 - Auto Detailing & Repair (678) 971-1622 lakesidecarwashga.com
Mathis Collision Beth Thompson 4982 Bristol Industrial Way Buford, GA 30518 - Auto Repair & Service (770) 831-8955 McEver Road United Methodist Church Rob Bruce 3606 McEver Road Oakwood, GA 30566 - Church (770) 532-3160 mceverumc.org
Mustang Computers and Supplies Katie Boswell 1856 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 108 Gainesville, GA 30501 - Computers (404) 373-1321 mustangcpu.com New Urban Forestry Jessie McClellan 1002 Winterville Road Athens, GA 30605 - Landscape / Tree Service (706) 389-0398 newurbanforestry.com Palfinger USA Monty Ferrell 6344 Green Oak Ridge Flowery Branch, GA 30542 - Manufacturing (205) 500-9005 palfinger.com
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Riverside Pharmacy Serving Gainesville Since 1954 NAID (National Association for Information Destruction) Prism (Professional Records & Information Services Management) A Division of Total Information Protection Group
770-287-9605 • ddsga.com
WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR EVERY DATA NEED!
935 Green St., Gainesville, GA
770.532.6253
callriversidepharmacy.com
The Insurance Source Robin Templeton 4222 McEver Road Oakwood, GA 30566 - Insurance (770) 532-1900 theinsurancesourcega.com
The Inked Pig Andrew Elliot/Jimmy Ellis 893 Main Street, SW Gainesville, GA 30501 Restaurant & Catering (770) 533-1765 facebook.com/theinkedpigbbq
Threads for the South Janet Dorsey 906 Interstate Ridge Drive Suite H Gainesville, GA 30501 - Manufacturer (770) 770-535-2778 tftsonline.com
Transworld Business Advisors of Lake Lanier Julie Greeley 2375 Stephens Circle Gainesville, GA 30506 - Business Brokerage (770) 225-2910 tworld.com/lakelanier
Congratulations Gail Iverson Rushton’s Newest Partner
Utility Trailer Sales Mark Beecher 1955 Athens Street Gainesville, GA 30507 - Trailer Sales (678) 717-1260 utilityofgeorgia.com Whelchel Barber Shop Robert Columbo 3564 Thompson Bridge Rd Gainesville, GA 30506 - Barber Shop (770) 536-4939 Tony Roland, Trusted Partner Marketing, was speaker at Lunch 'n Learn in February. Join professionals on March 21 (12-1pm) at Milton Martin Toyota for networking and a presentation by Southern View Energy.
JOIN US!
Wednesday, March 13th • 9AM-NOON
AGING EXPO
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Working with hundreds of small business owners and managers in all financial aspects of their operations, Gail provides big-picture advice with her personal attention and singular focus on each client’s individual needs. She oversees staff in working with clients to offer solutions for their financial success. A CPA since 1986, Gail has extensive expertise in tax planning and preparation. Active in the community, Gail plays piano and teaches youth at her church. Also, Gail is treasurer of both the Community Council on Aging and ITN Lanier (Independent Transportation Network).
The Venue at Friendship Springs 7340 Friendship Springs Blvd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
The event will feature: Demonstrations, Entertainment & Health Screenings Sponsored by:
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
Rushton is proud to welcome new partner, Gail Iverson.
Rushton
March 7, 2019 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
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Rushton is proud to announce Gail Iverson as our newest partner. As the firm’s Business Services Manager, Gail’s 2 columns insight and experience have made her a vital part of our 4.4167 x10" leadership team.
Welcome New Members
Sliced Jeremy Green 990 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 - Restaurant & Catering (678) 971-5080 slicedhoschton.comcastbiz.net
ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS ADVISORS | CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
770.287.7800 | RushtonandCompany.com
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For more information, or to check vendor booth availability please contact Leah Nelson at LNelson@gainesvilletimes.com, or 770-535-6330.
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J's Place Recovery Center
Mandy Volpe, along with the Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK) Board of Directors, INK staff, and ZF Industries representatives, cut the ribbon at INK's renovated facilities. INK encourages children of all ages and abilities to develop their full potential through exciting hand-on learning. A fire in September 2018 temporarily paused operations, and INK spent months rebuilding the museum, now open Monday–Saturday, 10:00am–5:00pm and Sundays, 1:00–5:00 p.m. 999 Chestnut Street, Suite 11, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-536-1900. www.inkfun.org
Members of the Partnership for Drug Free Hall County at the newly opened Jeffery Dallas Gay, Jr. Recovery Center called “J’s Place.” (L-R): Brannon Nix, Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance; Jeff and Cindy Gay; Mary Paglia, CenterPoint, and executive director of J’s Place; Reese Daniel, Twin Lakes Recover Center; Glenn Smith; Judy Brownell, CenterPoint. Drug Free Hall is a partnership of agencies and community members dedicated to providing Hall County with information, resources and actions to address the community's drug problems. J’s Place is a newly opened support center for people recovering from substance use disorder and provides a safe haven for those in recovery. For more on J's Place, contact Mary Paglia at mary.paglia@centerpointga.org. J’s Place, 1362 Juanita Avenue, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-535-1050. drugfreehall.org
March 7, 2019 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
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Choose Liberty. Choose Natural Gas. 4 columns x5
1766 Cleveland Highway Gainesville GA, 30501 678-707-5205 www.libertyutilities.com
The Inked Pig BBQ
Tom Gould, Cecily Sharp and Mark Sharp cut ribbon to open Your CBD Store, the first shop in Hall County dedicated to only selling high quality cannabinoid products. The products contain from zero to less than 0.3% THC, the psycho-active component in cannabis, and include CBD oil tinctures, water soluble supplements, vape oils, pain relief cream, skin lotion, various edibles, and dog and cat treats and oils. Research has shown that CBD and other cannabinoids enhance the human neurological system with numerous benefits, such as inflammation and pain reduction and relief from depression, anxiety, insomnia, migraines and seizures. Your CBD Store Gainesville, 3560 McEver Road, Suite C, Gainesville, GA 30504. 678-943-8879. gainesvillega.cbdrx4u.com
Andrew Elliott and Jimmy Ellis cut a ribbon to open the The Inked Pig on Main Street in Gainesville. Elliott and Ellis, two longtime chef friends, create BBQ classics with a twist. One of the restaurant’s signature dishes, the barbacoa brisket, features a barbecue rub, then smoking it for 11 hours and serving with a chimichurri sauce. In addition to meats such as smoked pork butt, St. Louis cut ribs and smoked turkey, side dishes include specialties like smoked chicken mull, house made pickles, greens with bacon, creamy mac and cheese, buttermilk fried okra and smoked baked beans. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. Come check out a place that you can bring family and friends, relax and enjoy some great food. 893 Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-696-5611. Facebook.com/theinkedpigbbq
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HIGHLIGHTS: Business Expo 2019 at Lanier Technical College The Annual Business Luncheon kicked of Business Expo 2019 with a sold out crowd and motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Amanda Wilbanks. (L-R): Thomas Maxey, MegaPrint (Expo Sponsor); Amanda Wilbanks, Southern Baked Pie Company; Chris Brown, Delta Community Credit Union (Luncheon Sponsor). Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber. Georgia Mountain Food Bank's booth with Phil Dennis received the Most Educational Exhibitor Award.
Thank you 2 Dog Cafe and these other restaurants for being a part of A Taste of Gainesville at Business After Hours: Chicken Salad Chick, Fajitas Mexican Restaurant,Gainesville Seafood Market, Mountain Fresh Creamery, Panera Bread and RLM Affairs. The Smile Doctors Braces booth with Amanda Bullock and Kerri Smith won the Most Engaging Exhibitor Award.
The Young Living Essential Oils booth with Lisa Carr and Ella Carr won the Most Creative Exhibitor at the Business Expo.
Business After Hours Tuesday, March 12
5-7pm | McGarity's Business Products Help McGarity’s kick off their 40th Anniversary with an early St. Patrick’s Celebration! Wear your green and join McGarity’s for a fun time with food from The Varsity Truck, green beer and great door prizes! mcgaritys.com
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Tuesday, March 12 Business After Hours McGarity's Business Products 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 870 Grove Street | Gainesville Wednesday, March 13 Network Over Coffee 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Kroger Market Place | Gainesville
Tuesday, March 19 South Hall Business Coalition 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Oakwood City Hall
Wednesday, March 27 Network Over Coffee 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. McDonald's | Oakwood
Wednesday, March 20 Job Fair & Career Fair 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Gainesville Civic Center
Thursday, March 28 Chamber Board of Directors 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Gainesville Civic Center
Thursday, March 21 Lunch 'n Learn 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Milton Martin Toyota
Thursday, March 28 Chamber Chase 2019 6:00 p.m. Riverside Military Academy
Friday, April 26
10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Legacy on Lanier Golf Club | Lanier Islands Registration & Sponsor Info:
Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 103 • Email: ktate@ghcc.com
Upcoming Chamber Events Tuesday, March 12 Small Business Seminar 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Chamber
Golf Tournament
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