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Governor Deal Puts Georgia Back to Work This year three respected, independent media outlets including no less than CNBC named Georgia the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business, fulfilling a goal I announced upon taking office in 2011. Some had imagined that my stated goal to make Georgia the most business-friendly state in the nation was aspirational – the kind of goal that you never reach but leaves you better off for trying – but I always believed we could reach the top if our state government would take our partnership with the private sector seriously. In that spirit of public-private partnership, we launched the Governor’s Competitiveness Initiative in 2011 and through close collaboration with business leaders we identified what were the most strategic steps we could take to boost our economic competitiveness. We took those steps and today the results are in; not only are we faring well in the rankings, but more than 12,600 new businesses have chosen to plant flags in our red clay. As you might imagine, these days people no longer ask if the goal was aspirational. They now ask me what we are doing to ensure Georgia remains No. 1 and the short answer to that question is that we will keep dancing with the one that brought us and continue listening to the private sector. The longer version of my answer is that the biggest opportunities for continued improvement lie in the area of workforce development and this year we launched the High Demand Career Initiative to ensure our education and training infrastructure is producing the trained and reliable workforce companies demand. Through this Initiative we are bringing together those involved in training Georgia’s future workforce -- the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia – to hear directly from the private sector about what specific needs they have from a workforce perspective today and five to 10 years down the road. What degree programs or certificates are businesses looking for on resumes? What skills and competencies are they demanding? Where are our education and training efforts delivering and where are they falling short?
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal. Since entering office, Governor Deal has lead workforce initiatives that have created nearly 300,000 new private sector jobs in Georgia.
In some instances we’ve been able to connect participating businesses with existing assets to meet their needs but in other instances, where we lack the programming or capacity to meet demand, we are aggressivelyimplementing changes. For example, when Georgia companies consistently reported a shortage in the computer programming and coding area, we took action to allow computer programming to count for a core requirement at the high school level and, in our technical schools, we are making this area of study tuition free. The workforce shortage in computer programming is not confined to Georgia. In fact, it is a national and even global issue, but what sets Georgia apart as unique is that we are moving aggressively to address the issue. It is my belief that this rare commitment to hear business and then to take action is what will ensure that we are delivering the workforce that Georgia companies demand, and it is this same commitment that will ensure Georgia remains the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business.
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From the Chairman
Membership offers opportunities These are dynamic times for the Gainesville-Hall County business community. Your Chamber works hard to provide the programs and support to make our community more accommodating for commerce. Multiple new and expanding businesses are dotting the landscape. And studies show continued population growth. So what can we as business leaders do to keep up with all this activity and position our companies to ride the wave of growth and prosperity? My suggestion is straightforward – join the Greater Hall Chamber.
David Lee
Membership in the Chamber provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with peers, current and prospective clients, and partners up and down our supply chains to keep our lines of communication open. In my opinion, the Chamber stands out as our area’s premier business enabling and advocacy organization.
Jackson EMC Chairman, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Regular meetings, seminars and other activities provide extraordinary opportunities to grow our networks and gain new insights for addressing the common challenges facing all of us in business today. By working together as chamber members, we have a much stronger voice with our elected leaders as they contemplate policy revisions and new rules and regulations that create greater certainty and an improved environment for business in our community and state. Although it may sound cliché, there really is strength in numbers. I think that’s especially true with the Chamber. Besides, the Chamber and your business community need you! So, renew, join anew, and reach out and encourage the companies you do business with regularly to join as well. The Chamber offers you a seat at Northeast Georgia's most important business table – whether your business is a small company or service provider, or something a bit bigger. I look forward to visiting with you at a Business After Hours or another Chamber event, and seeing your company’s name in the Chamber’s continuously updated membership directory – conveniently accessible ONLINE!
October 7, 2014 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
We will continue to strive to be one of the best Chambers in the state and nation and stand behind our members to help their businesses flourish. We hope you will join us and enjoy the many benefits of membership and support of our mission. Join NOW during the membership drive for incredible membership incentives. Contact one of the Team Captains or call Kara Tate, Membership Coordinator, 770-532-6206 x 116. Email: ktate@ghcc.com
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Membership Drive Underway Chamber Membership Drive Team Captains (L-R): Ashton Blackwood, Milton Martin Honda; Michael Lancaster, Edward Jones; Josie Nation, Gainesville Signs & Graphics; Steve Naughton, Community Volunteer; Anna O'Kelley, South State Bank; Erin Langford, HTI Employment Solutions. Volunteer teams are competing by recruiting new memberships. The individual bringing in the most new members wins $1000 cash. The winning team will be going to an Atlanta Falcons football game. The Membership Drive runs through October 15 and offers dozens of benefits for new members. See details on page 5.
Business Link VOLUME 20 ISSUE 4 McKemie West, Editor • Email: kwest@ghcc.com
greaterhallchamber.com Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
2014-2015 Executive Committee Chairman David Lee, Jackson EMC
Vice Chair, Marketing and Communications Katie Dubnik Forum Communications
Chairman Elect Brian Daniel Carroll Daniel Construction Co. Vice Chair, Membership Development Tony Paramore Treasurer Gainesville Design Center David Abee, Regions Bank Vice Chair, Economic Development Brian Rochester Rochester & Associates Vice Chair, Education Andi Farmer Milton Martin Honda Vice Chair, Government William Bagwell Homestead Investments
Co-Chairs, HALLmark Paul Chambers, AT&T Jimbo Floyd Turner Wood & Smith Insurance Randall Frost Stewart, Melvin & Frost Senior Advisor R.K. Whitehead Whitehead Die Casting
Vice Chair, South Hall Council Immediate Past Chairman Andy Kalinauskas Dixie Truelove Conditioned Air Systems Truelove Dairy Vice Chair, Community President & CEO Development Kit Dunlap Deborah Mack, Volunteer Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Chair, VISION 2030 Davis White LinkPoint Advantage Meg Nivens, Executive Director
Board of Directors 2014-2015 Karen Baston, Sperry Van Ness Col James Benson, Riverside Military Academy Phil Bonelli, Wells Fargo John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates Carol Burrell, NEGA Health System Jay Cooper, Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia Dr. Wanda Creel, Gainesville City Schools Stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB Danny Dunagan, Mayor, City of Gainesville Sam Evans, City of Oakwood Tony Funari, City of Braselton Loren Funk, The Longstreet Clinic Rob Geoffroy, The Atlanta Falcons John Geyer, J Geyer Advertising Will Hicks, Stifel Dr. Bonita Jacobs, University of North Georgia Anna Jacobs, Jacobs Media Lane Jones, Highland Mountain Beverage Sherrie Jones, The Times Jay Kelly, Signs By Tomorrow Dr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy
Jullie King, The Longstreet Clinic Mary Jane Locklear, Cox Communications Steve McNeilly, NEGA Health System Dick Mecum, Chair, Hall County Commission Mike Miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch Steve Naughton, Enterprising Solutions 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 Ron Quinn, Peach State Bank Barbara Rambo, ProCare Rx Will Schofield, Hall County Schools Dr. Ed Schraeder, Brenau University Darrell Snyder, Georgia Power Milton Turner, Mayor, City of Lula Philip Wilheit, Gainesville Hall County Development Authority Mike Williams, Lake Lanier Islands
Associate Directors 2014-2015 Michael Baldwin, Charter Business Morgan House, Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Dawn Justus, United Community Bank Terry Merck, American Yazaki David Miller, Brenau University Debbie Morrin, ComCast Spotlight Ryan Owen, Kubota
Clay Pilgrim, Rushton & Company Carol Shirley, South State Bank Jeff Sims, Hamilton State Bank Al Trembley, WSI Digital Rainmakers Staci Tunkel, Center Point Spencer Walker, NGMT
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
Economic Development
Industry of the Year Awards The Greater Hall Chamber's 6th Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon is Thursday, November 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Chattahoochee Country Club with awards honoring area existing industry leaders. Nominate your company or another industry online: https://surveymonkey.com/s/ZH52L3W. Deadline for nominations is October 20. State Senator Butch Miller will be the keynote speaker. The Industry of the Year Awards program is presented by Lanier Technical College and sponsored by AT&T, Liberty Utilities and Rushton & Company. $35 Chamber Members; $50 guests; $400 Table Sponsor (seats 8). For reservations or sponsorship information, contact Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com
Big Creek Foods creates 25 jobs
South Hall Business Coalition Great networking at Road Atlanta with updates on the Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda (L-R): Brian Rochester, Rochester & Assoicates; Race car driver Bryan Sellers; Geoff Lee, Road Atlanta; Tim Evans, Chamber. Join the South Hall Business Coalition on October 9 at the Buford Corn Maze as Rodney Miller, President and CEO, discusses the growth of the agritourism industry in Georgia. Agriculture and tourism are the state’s top two economic generators, and Rodney will discuss the process for blending these two industries into a successful business. $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members. South Hall Coalition Meetings are sponsored by Milton Martin Honda and Red Clay Interactive. Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115.
Big Creek Foods, Hall County’s newest food processor, recently held a a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the facility in Gainesville. (L-R): Chairman Dick Mecum and Commissioner Jeff Stowe, Hall County Board of Commissioners; Congressman Doug Collins, Georgia 9th District; Lt. Governor Casey Cagle; Cindy and Jeff Gay, Tommy (scissors) and Dana Gay, Big Creek Foods; Mayor Danny Dunagan, City of Gainesville; Eric Hilley and Chad Patterson, Big Creek Foods. Family owned Big Creek Foods is producing, packaging and distributing a broad range of premium pet treats, made from the highest quality of ingredients and carefully formulated by an in-house nutritionist. Located in a 20,000 square-foot facility in Gainesville, the company utilizes a wide variety of ingredients including chicken sourced locally in North Georgia. Starting up with 25 employees, the company expects to more than double employees within three years. Big Creek Foods, LLC, 2637 White Sulphur Road, Gainesville GA 30501. 678-928-6800. bigcreekfoods.com
Milton Martin Toyota to Relocate
October 7, 2014 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
New Adult Learning Center
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Dr. Ray Perren, President, Lanier Technical College, and Dr. Wanda Creel, Superintendent, Gainesville City Schools, cut ribbon with Dr. Linda Barrow, VP, Adult Education; Brenda Thomas, Executive Director, Adult Education; Dinah Wayne, TCSG Board of Directors; Billie Izard, TCSG Executive Director, Certified Literate Community Program. Wood’s Mill Adult Education Center is a partnership of Gainesville City Schools and Lanier Tech providing dual enrollment classes to high schools students and GED preparation classes. High schools students from Gainesville High and Wood’s Mill Academy will have the opportunity to take college-level classes that transfer to four-year colleges or classes for preparation to take the General Educational Development exam. The facility houses administration offices, a library, computer laboratories, student center, conference room and classrooms. 719 Woodsmill Road, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-531-5626. laniertech.edu
The Martin Family (L-R): Evan, Mike, Milton, Ricky, Ethan and Tommy Martin. Three generations of Martin’s represented Milton Martin Toyota at the recent groundbreaking ceremony of their new location along I-985 at Exit 17 in Oakwood. Milton Martin built the business in 1961 on the premise of Satisfaction Guaranteed and today his sons and grandsons are honoring that promise by building a state-theart facility with the intent of serving customers better. Planned to open in summer 2015, the relocation to 12 acres in South Hall County will provide the same familycentered experience, with the latest in technology, less waiting times for customers and a comfortable, inviting customer lounge and café. miltonmartintoyota.com
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(L-R): Bill Lampton, PhD, Championship Communication, Mike Stewart, Soundpages Inc., and Lane Jones, Highland Mountain Beverage, at the recent seminar providing instruction on how to produce top quality videos on an iPad. The next seminar is Tuesday, October 14 at the Chamber. Christopher Hanks, Director of the Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business will lead discussion on employee motivation. Sponsored by Highland Mountain Beverage, Jacobs Media, Signs By Tomorrow and WSI Digital Rainmakers. No charge for Chamber members, $15 non-members. Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. greaterhallchamber.com
The Chamber's Annual Membership Recruitment Campaign is underway with dozens of volunteers signing up new members. Leading the campaign is Membership Vice Chair Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint/Gainesville Design Center, who stated, "Since we joined during a membership campaign five years ago, the Chamber has helped every aspect of our business from networking, to training classes on how to successfully grow your business, to learning more about our community. No matter what businesses you are in, if you do business in Hall County and you want to succeed, you need to join the Greater Hall Chamber."
Small Business Alliance The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Hall Chamber have partnered to create the Small Business Alliance. The program is designed for 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. The FREE Chamber member benefit provides updates on legislation that affects small businesses. Businesses with 10 or less employees may register by contacting Josh Stephens, Project Manager, 770-532-6206 x 110. Email: jstephens@ghcc.com
The campaign runs through mid-October with a celebration at Business After Hours at Conditioned Air Systems on Thursday, October 23 including new member recognition and volunteer awards. Come meet new members and enjoy great networking. If you're not a member or you've let your membership lapse, now is the time to JOIN! Great incentives including a waived initiative fee and a FREE CD with the Chamber membership listed! Contact Membership Coordinator Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 116 or ktate@ghcc.com. Join online at greaterhallchamber.com
New Member Incentives • Business Directory Listing and Logo on Chamber’s website (Value: $50) • Waived Membership Processing/Initiation Fee (Value: $35) • Chamber Membership CD with 4,000 Chamber Members (Value: $200) • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and coverage in the Business Link newsletter • Event Coupons to upcoming Chamber events (Value: $15 per event) • The Times: Discount on Business Link newsletter advertisement(s) • Business Information Listing in the Chamber’s Business Link newsletter • Invitation to the Chamber's New Member Breakfast & Orientation
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Meetings & Events
OCTOBER 2014 Wednesday, October 8 HealthSmart Breakfast & Expo 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Expo Gainesville Civic Center Thursday, October 9 South Hall Business Coalition "Growth of AgriTourism in Georgia" presented by Rodney Miller, Buford Corn Maze 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Buford Corn Maze Friday, October 10 Economic Development Council 7:30 a.m. – Chamber Tuesday, October 14 Small Business Seminar "How to Motivate Employees" presented by Christopher Hanks, Director, Entrepreneurship Program UGA Terry College of Business 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber
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Wednesday, October 22 Network Over Coffee 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. – OO Coffee Shoppe (Hall County Government Bldg) 2875 Browns Bridge Rd in Gainesville Thursday, October 23 Chamber Board of Directors 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Eagle Ranch 5500 Union Church Road in Flowery Branch Thursday, October 23 Business After Hours Sponsored by Conditioned Air Systems 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 2418 Hilton Way SW in Gainesville
Tuesday, October 14 Youth Leadership Hall 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Chattahoochee Country Club
Thursday, October 30 New Member Breakfast Sponsored by HTI Employment Solutions 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Lanier Charter Career Academy 2723 Tumbling Creek Rd in Gainesville
Wednesday, October 15 Issues Committee 8:00 a.m. – Chamber
NOVEMBER 2014
Wednesday, October 15 Lunch 'n Learn Speaker: Jim Kerlin, Sandler Training 11:45 a.m. – Recess Southern Gastro Pub
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Tuesday, October 21 VISION 2030 Board of Directors 11:30 a.m. – Chamber
Thursday, October 16 Chamber Executive Committee 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Chamber Thursday, October 16 Leadership Hall County 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 13 Annual Industry Appreciation Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Chattahoochee Country Club Thursday, November 20 Business After Hours and Downtown Jingle Mingle 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Downtown Gainesville Square Get details on these and other Chamber events online: greaterhallchamber.com
Upcoming Chamber Events Thursday, December 11, 2014: Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Gainesville Civic Center Thursday, February 5, 2015: Buy Local Safe & Green Expo 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. – Gainesville Civic Center Thursday, March 12, 2015: Annual Transportation Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus Thursday, March 26, 2015: 8th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & Wellness Walk 6:00 p.m. – Riverside Military Academy
South Hall Business Coalition Thursday, October 9
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Buford Corn Maze 4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA 30519 $5 Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members • Light Breakfast Rodney Miller, President and CEO of the Buford Corn Maze, will discuss the Growth of the AgriTourism Industry in Georgia. Agriculture and tourism are the state’s top two economic generators, and Rodney will discuss the process for blending these two industries into a successful business. Sponsored by Milton Martin Honda and Red Clay Interactive. Reservations: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com
Small Business Seminar Tuesday, October 14
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Greater Hall Chamber No Charge for Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members Christopher Hanks, Director of the Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business will lead this seminar on employee motivation. How do you get your employees to care more than you do? In this session, you will learn how to get the most out of your employees. You will also learn how to be the leader that most people WANT to follow verses the kind of leader that they HAVE to follow. Sponsored by Highland Mountain Beverage, Jacobs Media, Signs By Tomorrow and WSI Digital Marketing. Details: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com
Business After Hours Thursday, October 23
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Conditioned Air Systems 2418 Hilton Way, SW in Gainesville $5 Chamber Members • Food by The Varsity • Cash Prize Drawing New Chamber Members and outstanding volunteers/membership recruiters will be recognized. Conditioned Air Systems was founded in 1983 and has grown from a small, family business into a regional leader in heating, ventilation and air conditioning for residential, commercial and industrial customers in Northeast Georgia. Great fellowship and food by The Varsity! Cash Prize! $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members
New Member Breakfast Thursday, October 30
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. All NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS INVITED! Lanier Charter Career Academy 2723 Tumbling Creek Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 No Charge • Breakfast • Sponsored by HTI Employment Solutions New Chamber Members are invited to join Greater Hall Chamber officers and staff for an orientation and complimentary breakfast. Get the most of your membership by attending and learn Chamber benefits and how to get involved. Reservations required. Kara Tate, 770-532-6206. Email: ktate@ghcc.com. Online: greaterhallchamber.com
Member Announcements October 7, 2014 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
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• Morris Multimedia announced that Charlotte Atkins has been named publisher of The Times. Atkins has over 35 years in the newspaper industry, most recently as executive editor of the Rome News-Tribune and Magnolia magazine, a popular Northwest Georgia publication. She is a founding member of the One Book Many Voices reading initiative and a Leadership Rome graduate. gainesvilletimes.com • Elizabeth Thompson announces House Dressing’s grand opening at its new location in Gainesville Design Center on October 9 at 670-A Main Street in Midtown Gainesville. Locally owned and independently operated, Gainesville Flooring, Gainesville Paint and now House Dressing, are all located in the center. The addition of House Dressing’s interior design services, and its 4,000 square foot furniture and home accessories store, provides residential and commercial clients with home improvement, renovation and redesign services all in one location. housedressinginteriordesign.com • Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia President and CEO Jody Lail recently announced Chris Hall as Senior Vice President. Hall comes to Chattahoochee Bank from Verity Bank in Barrow County, where he was a top loan producer with valuable commercial banking experience in the north Georgia market. chattahoocheebank.com • Boys and Girls Club of Hall County's Futures for Kids Gala is October 21at the Gainesville Civic Center. The fundraiser features guest speaker Jim Morris, the man behind the feature film The Rookie, will share his inspirational experiences as a high school baseball coach to becoming a Major League pitcher. The club's 16th Annual Holiday Golf Classic is Friday, October 10 at Legacy on Lanier. Details: 770-5328102. boysgirlsclubs.com • Hall County Library and Regions Bank are offering a series of Financial Workshops, once a month on Thursdays beginning October 9 (Understanding Your Credit Report); November 13 (Wise Use of Credit); December 11 (Managing Your Money). In addition, workshops by Business Coach Evelyn Asher are October 16 (Business Communication) and November 10 (How to Write a Business Plan). Workshops are 6:00-7:30 p.m., free and open to the public at the Gainesville Branch, 127 Main Street in Gainesville. 770-532-3311 x 114. hallcountylibrary.org
• Thank you sponsors of the Chamber and UGA SBDC's successful Maximum Marketing Series: Charter Business; Jackson EMC; Morton, Vardeman & Carlson; Small Business Access Partners and South State Bank. • Greater Hall Chamber Board of Directors meetings are open to Chamber members. The next Board Meeting meeting is Thursday, October 23 at 12 noon at Eagle Ranch in Chestnut Mountain. Reservations required. Space limited. $12 – Includes lunch. Reservations: Joy Sims, 770-532-6206 x 106. Email: jsims@ghcc.com • Interactive College of Technology (ICT) will host a presentation "What Is Violence?" sponsored by the Hall County Sheriff's Department. No charge for residents of Hall County. The program will be held on October 28 at ICT, 2323 Browns Bridge Road at 11 a. m. and again at 8 p.m. ict.edu • Hall County Government held a groundbreaking ceremony for Cherokee Bluffs Park in September. The 100-acre park is located in Flowery Branch near Sterling on the Lake and will be paid for by impact fees and SPLOST VI funds. Phase one includes trails, a disc golf course, pavilions, a playground, a 2,500-square-foot community building, 3-D Archery Range and a 300-400 seat amphitheater. hallcounty.org • Quinlan Visual Art Center's Date Night is the first Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Bring your significant other, child, friend, co-worker and in two hours you will leave with a finished art piece! Call to schedule your personal Date Night, 770-536-2575 or register on-line for one of the Tuesday nite events: quinlanartscenter.org • Metro Appraisals, headquartered in Gainesville, was named to "Atlanta's Top 15 Commercial Real Estate Appraisers" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The company was ranked for 2013 total dollar volume for properties appraised. Founded in 1988, Metro Appraisals is a commercial and residential real estate appraisal firm with 14 full time appraisers. metroappraisals.com • Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance Vice President and Partner Trey Wood was selected as part of the 2014 Georgia Alumni Association's "40 Under 40" awards. The program honors alumni that have made an impact in business, leadership, educational or philanthropic endevors and that demonstrate dedication to the University of Georgia. twsinsurance.com
• Founded in 1982, Gateway Domestic Violence Center provides crisis intervention with support services and community collaboration to create an environment for safe violence prevention. In 2013, Gateway provided services to 1,008 individuals including shelter, support groups, children’s programs, legal advocacy and educational programs. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Gateway will be hosting events throughout the month to mark this occasion. To learn more, visit gatewaydvcenter.org • In addition to office supplies, furniture, and Xerox® equipment, McGarity’s Business Products is now a Keurig Green Mountain™ authorized dealer and can deliver everything you need for breakrooms, including commercial Keurig® brewers, hot coffees, teas, cocoa, apple cider and brew-over-ice K-Cup® packs. Place office supply orders online: mcgaritys.com • Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment begins November 15. For questions about the Marketplace, Medicaid or PeachCare, call Medlink Georgia Outreach & Enrollment Director Robin Trotter at 706-677-4568. Certified navigators will be at Medlink Gainesville (528 Broad Street, Suite B)
at scheduled times throughout the open enrollment period. MedLink Georgia’s practitioners treat illness, provide preventive services, and coordinate with other local healthcare and social service providers (public and private) to serve the needs of each individual and address broad community issues. medlinkga.org • Tim Evans, Chamber VP of Economic Development has been elected Chair of the Georgia Economic Developers Association, a non-profit with over 700 professionals that promotes quality job creation and sustainable economic development in Georgia. GEDA.org At the Chamber, Evans is responsible for managing business recruitment, expansions and retention efforts by marketing and representing Gainesville-Hall County to key business decision makers in the United States and internationally. • United Way of Hall County announces Ruth Demby as program coordinator for the Read Learn Succeed initiative. In partnership with VISION 2030, Read Learn Succeed emphasizes the importance of early learning for children in our community, especially prenatal to age five. unitedwayhallcounty.org
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Small Business of the Month Right at Home Gainesville-based Right at Home of Northeast Georgia (RAH) opened in 2009 and provides in-home and in-facility assistance with individual care from several hours per day or week up to 24/7 around the clock care. Covering Northeast Georgia from Lawrenceville to Habersham County and surrounding areas, the agency offers specialized care for those with Laura Greeson, Anquenette Russell and Bill cognitive needs such as Youngblood of Right at Home of Northeast Georgia. dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as with physical needs. RAH professionals have experience with Parkinson’s disease, heart disease and arthritis. They offer short term transitional programs such as hospital to home or rehab to home services and develop an individualized care plan for each client. A RN supervises care, and the company is licensed in Georgia to provide in-home care and assistance. All employees are fully insured and bonded. RAH is a drug free work place and all employees must pass a background check, drug screen and personality profile testing before employment. Right at Home of Northeast Georgia, 447 Bradford Street NW, Suite G, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-535-3007. rah-nega.com
Free Screenings & Wellness Expo – 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Gainesville Civic Center The 8th Annual HealthSmart Expo featuring Free Community Health Screenings for men and women 18 and older includes Glucose, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Blood Pressure, BMI Venous Reflux and more. Screenings provided by The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., Good News Clinics and Lanier Technical College. Physicians onsite! Over 60 Expo Exhibitors!
FREE Community Health Screenings • Bring a Fellow Employee or Friend • FREE Tshirts to First 100 Screenings • No Entry Fee • Open to the Public • No Appointments Needed • FREE Shuttle Service Available • FREE Salads to first 100 attendees • 60+ Wellness Exhibitors
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• Certified DOT Medical Examiners - certified substance abuse collectors - bilingual staff • Services: Drug and alcohol testing, employment physicals, work injury treatment, immunizations
The Chamber's Healthcare Committee heard an update on Hall County’s Health Rankings (L-R): Mandy Reece, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy; Program Presenter David Westfall MD, District 2 Health Director; Healthcare Committee Chair Jullie King, The Longstreet Clinic. The Healthcare Committee includes representatives from our hospital, physician groups, healthrelated organizations and other Chamber businesses. The committee oversees a set of community-wide programs and events and meets monthly to discuss access to healthcare, wellness programs and benefits, healthcare services, legislative issues, health insurance and other important health and wellness topics. For more information or to join the Healthcare Committee, contact Amanda Lewis, 770532-6206 x 111 or email: alewis@ghcc.com
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Education • Leadership October 7, 2014 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
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Youth Leadership Hall Kickoff
Community Service Award
(Front, L-R): Lisa Munoz, East Hall High School; Morgan Gibbs, North Georgia Christian School; Jorden Johnson, Flowery Branch High School; Alejandra Gonzalez, Flowery Branch High School; Katie Dionne, North Hall High School; Hannah Herrin, Johnson High School; Ana Oropeza, Gainesville High School; Danielle Nwefo, Gainesville High School. (Back L-R): Jordan Hughes, North Georgia Christian School; LTC Kenneth Payne, Senior Army Instructor, Riverside Military Academy; Alexi Joya, Riverside Military Academy. All 66 Youth Leadership students attended the Leadership Skills & Assessment Program at Riverside Military Academy, participating in The Winning Colors, a personality profile model designed to identify a person’s leadership style, and the Leaders Reaction Course. At Montara Farm, students joined in team building games. Many thanks to Riverside Military Academy for hosting and facilitating a successful program and sponsors, Charter Business and The Longstreet Café.
The Leadership Hall County Class of 2014 received the Distinguished Community Service Awared at the Georgia Mountain Food Bank’s Empty Bowl luncheon in September. (L-R): Clint Teston, Fox, Chandler, Homans, Hicks & McKinnon; Clay Pilgrim, Rushton & Company; Kelley Robertson, District Attorney’s Office; Dana Miller, Chamber VP of Education. The class was recognized by Kay Blackstock, Executive Director of the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, for the successful campaign led by the Leadership class to raise funds for Thanksgiving meals for over 350 families. Blackstock also pointed out that the class worked hard to distribute the meals to families. Leadership Hall County is a development program for existing and emerging leaders to gain insight and knowledge concerning all aspects of the community. Class members enhance their “good corporate citizenship” by participating in an annual volunteer project that will advance a worthy cause or solve a community problem.
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Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia officers Greg Barrett, Jody Lail and Jay Cooper welcomed Fair Street IB World School Principal Will Campbell along with students, faculty and staff for the third annual Peace Parade in September. The parade was held in celebration of the International Day of Peace and was formed as part of the IB Unit of Inquiry entitled “Give Peace a Chance.” The bank united with Fair Street Elementary as Partners in Education shortly after opening for business in September 2008 and supports the school through fundraising and other efforts to help provide quality education for the students.
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King's Hawaiian & West Hall High
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Beth Baldwin 439 Green Street Northwest Gainesville, GA 30501 770-534-1220
Rick Kimpling, AAMS® (L-R): Michael Negley, Assistant Principal, West Hall High School (WHHS); Dana Miller, Chamber; Terry Spicer, King’s Hawaiian; Students Cesar Villa, Meaghan Kelling, Mackenzie Satterfield, Tyquan Statham, Cristina del Rio; Dave Phillips, King’s Hawaiian; Scott Justus, Principal, WHHS. Dave Phillips, King's Hawaiian HR Manager, and Terry Spicer, Production Manager, head up the West Hall partnership. Terry also serves on the WHHS School Council. The company gives tours of the plant, conducts mock job interviews, helps with resume writing and offers financial support. “Having a relationship with a local high school is a great opportunity for us to tell the students about careers and gives us a chance to present job opportunities to the students. We want them to take advantage of this chance to see first-hand the high quality jobs that King’s Hawaiian offers. We want the students to stay in Hall County to work, raise their families and give back to society,” said Phillips.
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Key Economic Indicators
Sport Shooting Firearms & Supplies The Dempsey Family (left) at Sport Shooting Firearms & Supplies in Flowery Branch. Established in 2010, the company offers the finest firearms and accessories from Armalite, Bushmaster, Glock, Ruger, Springfield Armory, Smith & Wesson, Taurus and Thompson, at their retail store, online and at select Georgia Gun Shows. The company's main objective is to promote sport shooting with the entire family and to generally enhance enjoyment at the firing range. 5318 Railroad Avenue, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 678- 862-3035. sportshootingfirearmsandsupplies.com
October 7, 2014 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Hardee's of Oakwood General Manager Richard
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Cooper cuts ribbon at Hardee’s in Oakwood. Driven by quality, Hardee's prides itself on serving the highest quality biscuits, burgers and side items by a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Hot, fresh, biscuits are rolled by hand every morning, and the Angus Beef ThickBurgers are served on freshly baked in-store buns! Hardee’s, 4538 Oakwood Road. Oakwood, GA 30586. 770-532-4210. hardees.com
Cornerstone Personal Development April Rooks cuts ribbon at Cornerstone Personal Development. The company provides businesses and individuals with training and development through enrichment seminars and on-site training – seeking to build character development, solid work ethics, leadership development and healthy cultures. Through an innovative, creative approach, the Cornerstone experience incorporates lively and inspirational music, art, film and color psychology to promote forward thinking and creating in a learning-friendly environment. “If you wish to have a better company, invest in people. If you wish to create a better world, build and love people,” said Rooks. 678-851-4992. cornerstonepersonaldevelopment.net
Greater Hall County Area Jobless Employment Rates Hall County
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7 Previous Month
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Josh Schlieman, Partner and Wealth Advisor, wife, Crystal, and Colette Cochran Hollifield, Operations Associate, cut ribbon for Sullivan & Schlieman Wealth Management, LLC, one of the top LPL Financial Advisors in Georgia and among the top 1% in the nation. Services include wealth management, estate and tax planning and risk management. The firm has over 75 years combined experience and is committed to creating a customized financial plan for each client offering knowledge, experience and personal attention to help clients make sound decisions about their financial future. 641 Spring Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-780-3200. sullivanandschlieman.com
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Housing Permits Issued - Hall County
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Area Permits County Barrow Dawson Gwinnett Forsyth Hall Jackson
Aug 2014 37 14 154 186 59 5
Aug 2013 N/A 9 156 161 62 15
July 2014 33 10 159 165 57 14
Total 2013 196 65 1,938 2,103 600 92
2014 YTD 171 53 1,184 3,040 329 75
Avg Total Price 2014
Avg Price
Homes Sold and Closed and Average Price of Home Aug 2014
Avg Price
Aug 2013
Avg Price
July 2014
Avg Price
Total 2013
City
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148,931
12
172,533
13
261,641
162
180,838
188
187,081
North
26
234,890
54
250,816
39
241,100
250
239,636
334
287,679
East
11
125,136
23
91,193
14
129,332
124
106,323
149
121,482
South
22
251,300
24
204,701
22
210,653
184
180,106
228
223,340
West
49
251,057
69
202,124
61
267,439
440
242,959
550
253,128
Area
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Data compiled by the Norton Agency. For additional information or other data products, please call: Tommy Howard 770-718-5204
The Norton Agency thoward@nortonnorthga.com
The Power To Perform
Lanier Dental Group in Gainesville
J.R. Crider's opens on the Square Shane Cooper, Director of Operations; Dan Fifer, Owner; John Roy Crider, Whitney Fifer's grandfather and store namesake; Whitney Fifer, Owner; Katherine Filchak, Director of Marketing, cut ribbon at J.R. Crider's Clothing & Apparel, a North Georgia premier clothing company and shopping destination. The new shop, located on the Square in Downtown Gainesville carries both men and women's clothing with everything from casual accessories to formal necessities and provides quality clothing, a welcoming atmosphere and great customer service. The new Gainesville store features an 800-square-foot lounge, complete with a pool table, big screen TV, and a complimentary snack bar. 112 Bradford Street NE, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-971-1672. jrcriders.com
Joyland opens in Clermont
On Set Actors Studio
John and Amore D’Angelo, cut ribbon for On Set Actors Studio. Dedicated to providing top notch instruction to new and seasoned acting students, the studio has a celebrity coaching staff that are cast members of The Have and The Have Nots, Banshee, Drop Dead Diva, The Walking Dead, and many feature films. On Set also offers private fitness training, photography and auditioning services and is launching an “Act Straight” kids/teens acting class in November free of charge – call for details! 4747 Sherman Allen Road, Gainesville, GA 30507. 678-989-4214. OnSetActors.com
Meet David Conley, CPA, CFE
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As an audit senior for Rushton and Company’s government and nonprofit clients, David Conley works with key local organizations and government branches throughout the region to improve efficiency and operation. An active member of the community and father of three, David serves on the board of directors for the Children’s Center for Hope and Healing, where he has also served as treasurer and president. He enjoys family time with his wife and their two sons and daughter. David ensures accountability in both his personal and professional ventures, whether he is advocating for children or evaluating the finances of local government.
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October 7, 2014 • An Advertising Supplement to The Times
Stephen and Tina Clark McConnell with son, Derick, cut ribbon at Joyland Child Development Center North in Clermont. The Joyland childcare center in Gainesville has been in business for over 40 years, and now Joyland North provides children with another safe “home away from home” atmosphere to learn, play and grow. Dedicated teachers focus on the needs of each child and are trained in the latest innovative educational methods. The staff is CPR and First Aid certified with annual certification training. Joyland North sets the foundation for education that is essential to lifelong learning helping children achieve their highest intellectual, physical and social potential. 5273 Cleveland Highway, Clermont, GA 30527. 770-983-1011. joylandnorth.com
Accountability. It’s what we do.
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Dr. Sally A. Evans and Drs. Michael and Elizabeth Witcher cut ribbon at Lanier Dental, a family friendly practice offering regular maintenance, emergency care, comprehensive dental treatment and cosmetic dentistry. Lanier Dental Group, 819 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-535-8900. lanierdental.com
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October 7, 2014 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Membership Development
Welcome New Chamber Members!
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4 Aces Real Estate Jessica Wade 631 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 971-2237 - Real Estate 4acesrealestate.com AJ Parker Media AJ Parker 3496 Miller Place Gainesville, GA 30506 (678) 971-9087 - Production /Audio / Visual ajparker.com Aqualand Marina Patrick Kenney 6800 Lights Ferry Road Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (770) 967-6811 - Marina / Boats aqualandmarina.com ATP Printing & Graphics Keith Fairhurst 1963 Delta Dr, Suite 300 Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 943-2348 - Printing / Copying atpprintingandgraphics.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Charley Helseth 200 W Academy Street, NW Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 943-3419 - Real Estate charleyhelseth.com
As an investor in the Greater Hall Chamber, businesses are entitled to a host of benefits offered to members. The potential dividends from investment are unlimited. Join online: greaterhallchamber.com
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gina Kendrick 200 W Academy Street, NW Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 654-5698 - Real Estate ginakendrick.bhhsgeorgia.com
Edward Jones Investments Trecy Kent 3630 Thompson Bridge Road Suite 22 Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 536-2031 - Financial Services edwardjones.com
Big Creek Foods LLC Tommy Gay 2637 White Sulphur Road Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 928-6800 - Manufacturer & Processor bigcreekfoods.com
Full Body Cafe Zicri Betancourt 548 Gordon Avenue Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 885-7375 - Spa / Salon fullbodycafe.com
The Brand Bank Darryl Workman 5319 Atlanta Highway Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (678) 985-6854 - Bank thebrandbank.com
Gainesville Urology PC Stacy Lively 1240 Jesse Jewell, Suite 200 Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 532-8438 - Medical Urologist pcog.net
Joyland Child Development Center North Tina Clark McConnell 5273 Cleveland Hwy Clermont, GA 30527 (770) 983-1011 - School / Childcare Center joylandnorth.com
Papa Jack's Country Kitchen Bill Mays 7437-B Spout Springs Road Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (770) 965-7007 - Restaurant & Catering papajackscountrykitchen.com
Cornerstone Foundations and Concrete Phillip Gillespie 2630 Old Cornelia Highway Gainesville, GA 30507 (678) 696-5571 - Concrete
Gwinnett Center Nancy Golden 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 (770) 813-7680 - Entertainment Venue gwinnettcenter.com
Kayak Trader Joe Vinson 872 Main Street, SW, Suite D2 Gainesville, GA 30501 (866) 301-7223 - Retail kayaktrader.com
Property Hound, LLC Andrew Miller 688 Piedmont Road Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 617-4774 - Real Estate facebook.com/PropertyHoundGA
Davis White 3740 Beaver Creek Road Gainesville, GA 30506 (678) 794-5154 - Individual Membership
Hall County Lifestyle Magazine – John Ingrisano 4779 Hunter Road Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 314-2649 - Publications & Publishing lifestylepubs.com
Keller Williams Realty Todd Slaughter 631 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 718-5596 - Real Estate toddslaughter.com
Robson Event Center Laura Lowe 310 Broad Street, SW Gainesville, GA 30501 (205) 222-2638 - Convention Center robsoneventcenter.net
Benefits of Membership... • Listing in the Chamber's Membership Directory • Listing in the Chamber's Online Business Directory • Subscription to Business Link newsletter • Access to Networking Opportunities and Events • Access to Forums, Seminars and Peer Groups • Volunteer Opportunities and Community Involvement • Advertising, Publicity, Sponsorship Opportunities • Business Referrals / Leads & Networking Groups • Gain in Exposure / Ribbon Cuttings • Make Business Connections
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Charles E. White, CLU, CPA (non-practicing) Phone: 770-380-9727 Email: charles@ltciga.com
Hometown Real Estate Group – Elaine Black 5046 Elrod Place Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 536-3790 - Real Estate elaineblack.com
Myrtle Terraces Senior Community – Danette Wilbanks 1326 Myrtle Street Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 538-0928 - Senior Living Community fairwaymanagement.com
In & Out Deli Brian Hollis 1780 MLK Jr Blvd Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 912-7627 - Restaurant & Catering piedmonttractor.com
Northeast Georgia School of Music & Dance Danielle Aikens Holland 123 Green Street Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 450-8845 - Recreation schoolofmusicanddance.org
Senor Fiesta Mexican Restaurant (2 locations) Uriel Arellano 4110 Cleveland Highway in Gainesville - (770) 983-1040 1943 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Suite 900 in Gainesville (770) 534-1122 - Restaurant & Catering Sherry's Bait and Barbecue Terry Richards 2807 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30506 (678) 971-5607 - Restaurant & Catering sherrysbaitandbbq.com Southern Smoq Barbecue Steve Starnes 7380 Spout Springs Road #450 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (770) 965-3900 - Restaurant & Catering southernsmoqbbq.com Join the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce NOW before October 15 for great incentives! Contact Membership Coordinator Kate Tate at 770-532-6206 x 116. Email: ktate@ghcc.com Join the Chamber online:
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South Hall Marketing Workshop
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Master Craftsmen Awards
Great networking and marketing tips from creative public relations and marketing firm, Forum Communications, at the September workshop (L-R): Ashton Blackwood, Milton Martin Honda (sponsor); Matt Dubnik, Angie Highsmith and Katie Dubnik, Forum Communications; Lindsey Marshall, Red Clay Interactive (sponsor). The workshop focused on current marketing trends and helpful tips to grow small business. Mark your calendar for another marketing workshop at Brenau University on Thursday, January 29. Details to come.
Master Craftsmen... Builders of America is part of Featherbone Communiversity's Master Series Program in partnership with Lanier Technical College. The Master Craftsmen Awards seek to showcase the construction industry and promote the importance of construction jobs in the economy while recognizing those individuals with outstanding skills in their trade. Twelve (12) tradesmen will be honored at the 3rd Annual Master Craftsmen Awards Program on Thursday, October 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Featherbone Communiversity. The program is open to the public at no charge. Winners, in 11 categories from plumbing and HVAC to ornamental iron working, will share their stories of success. The Master of Ceremony will be State Senator Butch Miller. Guest Speaker is Ashley Brown, Executive Director of SkillsUSA Georgia. Details: Tim McDonald, Lanier Technical College, 770-531-6338. Email: mastercraftsmen@laniertech.edu
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Membership Development
The Chamber's Wage & Benefit Report, prepared by the Economic Development Division, is used by companies as a tool to ensure employers remain competitive in local compensation and benefits practices. Some 53 Greater Hall area employers participated in the 40-page report of wages and benefits and pay practices including insurance, retirement and work-life balance. Of the participating companies, 93% indicated plans to give their employees an annual cost-of-living increase; the amount of increase varied by company between 1% to 5% with an average at 2.59%. The 2014 Wage & Benefit Report is available at the Greater Hall Chamber, 230 E.E. Butler Parkway in Downtown Gainesville. $30 for Chamber members; $50, Non-Members (+shipping and handling). For more information, contact Shelley Davis, Vice President Existing Industry, Greater Hall Chamber, 770-532-6206 x 108. Email: sdavis@ghcc.com
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October 7, 2014 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Membership Development
Membership Benefits: Networking, Referrals, Business Exposure
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Greater Hall Chamber membership offers the opportunity to participate in exceptional programs, gain exposure for your business at numerous networking events, and take advantage of the many business services we provide.
Kit Dunlap President & CEO, Greater Hall Chamber
As a Chamber, we are loyal to our members – referring newcomers and businesses ONLY to member businesses. Our in-house Welcome Center and referral service offers valuable resources for the community, and we make thousands of connections each year. Whether through phone inquiry, email, online or a visit to the Chamber’s office – businesses, residents and visitors will find information about your company. Referrals through the Chamber’s website and online Membership Directory continue to grow and generate new leads for Chamber members.
As a member of the Chamber, you will have endless opportunities to network and meet other members to promote your business interests and develop long-term relationships. Listed below are some of our upcoming and most popular events: • Business After Hours (October 23 at Conditioned Air) • Workshops and Seminars (October 14/Motivating Employees) • Special Legislative Breakfast/Eggs & Issues (December 11) • South Hall Networking (October 9) • New Member Breakfast (October 30) • Lunch 'n Learn (October 15) • Network Over Coffee (October 22) • Business Before Hours (December 5) Studies show that when consumers know that a small business is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 49% more likely to think favorably of it and 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.* By taking advantage of numerous opportunities offered by the Chamber, your business can greatly improve its visibility throughout the community. Now is the time to take advantage of networking opportunities, referral services and business exposure. Join the Chamber and reap the many benefits. Call us or drop by today! *Source: The Schapiro Group
Networking and socializing at Business After Hours. (L-R): Jim Kerlin, Sandler Training; Steve Naughton, Chamber Membership Team Captain; Burton Brown, Allstate.
Brenau University recently hosted Business After Hours (L-R): Kit Dunlap, Chamber; Suzanne Erickson, PhD, Dean, Brenau School of Business & Mass Communication; Gale H. Starich, PhD, Dean, School of Health & Science, Brenau University.
PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT • Publication is distributed to The Times daily circulation of 20,000 on the 1st Tuesday of the month. • Reach decision makers from the area businesses for current chamber membership in excess of 2700. • Featured member of the month gets 2 full pages or center spread. • Advertising pricing is available for 1,6 or 12 issues.
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Business Before Hours kicked off United Way of Hall County's annual campaign at the Brenau Downtown Center. (L-R): Melissa Tymchuk, Northeast Georgia Health System; Speaker John O’Leary; Jackie Wallace, United Way of Hall County; Chamber Chairman-Elect Brian Daniel, Carroll Daniel Construction Don't miss Business After Hours on Thursday, October 23 from 5-7pm at Conditioned Air Systems with great fellowship and food by The Varsity! Meet New Members! Membership drive volunteer recognition and Cash Prize to a lucky winner! Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206.
PUBLICATION DATE: First Tuesday of every month for advertising contact:
Sherrie Jones • 770 535.6304 sjones@gainesvilletimes.com
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UpcomingChamber Chamber Events Upcoming Events October 8 SmallWednesday, Business Marketing Workshop HealthSmart & Expo Tuesday,Breakfast February 14 7:30 - Marketing 9:00 a.m.Trends – Breakfast Presented Gordon 7:30 a.m. -by 1:30 p.m.Sawyer – Expo 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.Civic – TheCenter Oaks at Gainesville Lanier Career Academy FREECharter Health Screenings Open to the Public Business After Hours Thursday, February 16 Thursday, October 9 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. South Hall Business Coalition Luna's Restaurant "AgriTourism Georgia" 200 Mainin Street 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Hunt Tower in Downtown Gainesville Buford Corn Maze
Tuesday, 14 Arbor DayOctober Celebration Small Business Seminar Friday, February 17 10:00 a.m. "How to Motivate Employees" Frances Center 7:45 - 9:00Meadows a.m. – Chamber
Safe & Green Regional Assembly Wednesday, October 22 Friday, 24 LunchFebruary 'n Learn 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Georgia Mountains Center Recess Southern Gastro Pub Annual Transportation Forum Wednesday, March 14 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Gainesville State College
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Thursday, 23 Job Fair andOctober Career Expo Business After Hours Wednesday, March 28 10:00 a.m. -Air 3:00Systems p.m. Conditioned Georgia Center 5:00 Mountains - 7:00 p.m. Volunteer Recognition! GetFood Detailsby&The Register Online: Varsity greaterhallchamber.com Cash Pot Prize! Thursday, October 30 New Member Breakfast Sponsor: HTI Employment 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Lanier Charter Career Academy
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