Business Link May 2022

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contents Chairman’s Column page 2 Membership Development page 4 Chamber Chase Highlights pages 4-5 Meetings & Events page 7 Member News page 10 Small Business of the Month page 11 Youth Leadership Hall page 13 Ribbon Cuttings page 14

Thursday, May 12 Annual Meeting & Gala Annual Business Awards Chattahoochee Country Club Tuesday, May 24 South Hall Business Coalition Flowery Branch Train Depot

Youth

Leadership

A program of the Greater Hall Chamber

Meet the New Youth Leadership Hall Class on page 13. Founded in 2005, the Chamber's YLH program now has 1,100 graduates and is grooming our next generation of community leaders.

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“The agriculture industry is the biggest business in the state of Georgia, so we are excited that Kubota, a world leader in agriculture equipment, has chosen Georgia as the home of its North American Research and Development Center." - Governor Brian Kemp

Kubota Manufacturing of America unveiled its new Gainesville Research and Development (R&D) facility with a loud Japanese welcome on April 7. Governor Brian Kemp was on hand to show his support of the $90 million project. (L-R) Ryuji Ochi, President, Kubota R&D North America; Governor Brian Kemp; Yuichi Kitao, President, Kubota Group; Kazuyuki Takeuchi, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta. The new facility houses engineering offices, workshops, testing labs, and outside tracks for product testing. Kubota manufactures tractors, rough terrain vehicles and turf equipment at its Gainesville facility and employs over 3,000 Georgians – 2,000 in Gainesville-Hall County.

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Celebrating the American Entrepreneurial Spirit The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) National Small Business Week kicked off May 2. This year, the SBA acknowledges small businesses from across the country for their resilience, ingenuity and creativity. As we pivot and continue building a better America, our entrepreneurial spirit Phil Sutton has grown stronger. New Kubota Manufacturing of America, Chairman, business applications grew Greater Hall Chamber by nearly 30 percent during the pandemic, with 5.4 million applications in 2021 alone, according to the SBA. We join the SBA and celebrate the resiliency and tenacity of America’s entrepreneurs who are doing their part to power our nation’s historic economic comeback.

Our small businesses empower our economic growth, strengthen our supply chains, and deliver the products and services Americans depend on every day.

Small Business in Hall County

• 5,190 Businesses in Hall County in 2021 • 99% are Small Businesses (using SBA’s definition of 500 or fewer employees) • 93% Employ fewer than 50

This year we announced 36 small business owners earned the Greater Hall Chamber’s “Certified Small Business Partner” designation by participating in six or more small business seminars. The Chamber continues to provide a valuable forum for small business owners to network and learn from other professionals.

Don't miss the May 10th Small Business Seminar as Lorra Lee of Small Business Access Partners (SBAP) gives an overview of funding resources for small business.

We'll also celebrate SBAP's 40 years of SBA financing with local lenders and small businesses.

Our partners at the UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are enhancing the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. SBDC provides tools, training and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed.

Another valuable resource is SCORE (Senior Corps of Retired Executives). SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, and is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals.

Contact Ellie Parker, Project Manager, to get involved or learn more about all the Chamber has to offer Small Business. 770-532-6206 x 111. eparker@ghcc.com

14th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & Wellness Walk at Lanier Islands Over 700 runners, walkers, cheerleaders, friends and co-workers participated in the Chamber Chase 5K and 2 Mile Wellness Walk at Lanier Islands on March 24. The Nix Family, Duplicating Products Team, proved to be most fit runners in the family category! Witt Nix, center, was the Overall Male 5K Winner. Matt Nix placed 3rd in the 50+ age men's category. Cree Nix placed 2nd in the 19-29 age women's category. See more Chamber Chase highlights on pages 4-5.

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McKemie West, Editor • Email: kwest@ghcc.com 230 E.E. Butler Pkwy • Gainesville GA 30501 • 770-532-6206 • GreaterHallChamber.com Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

2021-2022 Executive Committee Chairman Vice Chair, Government Phil Sutton, Kubota Affairs Manufacturing of America Drew Echols Jaemor Farms Chairman-Elect William Bagwell Vice Chairs, Education Homestead Investments Andi Farmer Milton Martin Honda Treasurer Lauren Armour Talley Perry Barnett, Rushton Lanier Technical College Vice Chair, Economic Development Glennis Barnes Georgia Power Vice Chair, Marketing Missy Burgess Lanier Islands

Vice Chair, South Hall Council Mike Zeiler, Bitzer US Vice Chair, Community Development Margaret Spratlin Longstreet Clinic

Vice Chairs Membership Tammy Caudell, Carroll Daniel Construction Casey Ryals, Hall County Farm Bureau Insurance Co-Chairs, HALLmark Phil Bonelli Regions Bank Brett Fowler Turner, Wood & Smith Philip Wilheit, Jr. Wilheit Packaging Chair, Vision 2030 Tate O’Rouke Jackson EMC

Executive Director Vision 2030 Elizabeth Higgins Senior Advisor Carol Burrell Northeast Georgia Health System Immediate Past Chair Brian Rochester Rochester & Associates Greater Hall Chamber President & CEO Kit Dunlap

2021-2022 Board of Directors Christa Andrews, Corporate Storage Edward Asbridge, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch Brian Barfield, AT&T Norman Baggs, The Times Neal Booth, Pinnacle Bank Haley Bower, Clipper Petroleum Chris Braswell, The Norton Agency Chris Brown, Delta Community Credit Union Whitney Brown, Stewart, Melvin & Frost Dan Carey, BB&T/TRUIST Mitch Clarke, AccessWDUN Sean Couch, Northeast Georgia Health System Sam Couvillon, Mayor, City of Gainesville Shanna Cronic, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic S. Wade Dale, Mayor, City of Gillsville Ashley Davis, Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing Stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB Beth Downs, Northeast Georgia Health System Josh Everett, New Leaf Landscape Services Emily Hayes, Milton Martin Toyota Richard Higgins, Chair, Hall County Commission Sam Hulsey, United Community Bank Rick Humphrey, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Brooke Kalinauskas, Conditioned Air Systems Jay Kelly, Signs by Tomorrow Jay Kilroy, Willis Investment Counsel Michael Lancaster, Edward Jones Investments David Lee, Jackson EMC Dr. Kate Maine, University of North Georgia Ward McCamy, Bank of America Tim McDonald, Lanier Technical College

Ashton Meeks, Starke Family Office Terry Merck, American Yazaki Corporation Sheri Millwood, Oakwood City Council Dr. Kirsty Montgomery, Lakeview Academy Chris Nish, Cottrell James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont Dr. Jeff Payne, Capstone Property Group Todd Pennington, McGarity’s Business Products Michele Piucci, Peach State Bank & Trust Col. Stas Preczewski, Riverside Military Academy Chris Purvis, First Citizens Bank Brad Puryear, Mansfield Energy Scott Rizzo, Recro Pharma Vanesa Sarazua, Hispanic Alliance Georgia Will Schofield, Hall County School System Mulham Shbeib, Mar-Jac Poultry John Simpson, Lakeview Academy Dr. Anne Skleder, Brenau University Jackie Walters Slaughter, Walters Management Co Terry Spicer, King’s Hawaiian Bakery Ahna Still, Logically / Halski Systems Kevin Strada, The Atlanta Falcons Joe Thomas, Mayor, City of Lula Kurt Ward, Mayor, Town of Braselton Philip Wilheit, Sr., Wilheit Packaging Dr. Jeremy Williams, Gainesville City Schools Robert Woody, Liberty Darryl Workman, South State Bank John Wright, Fieldale Farms Nancy Jo Zimmer, JP Morgan Chase Bank

Greater Hall Chamber Staff Executive Kit Dunlap, President & CEO Gerri Collins, Executive Assistant Economic Development Tim Evans, Vice President Nikki Chandler, Vice President Existing Industry Ellie Parker, Project Manager Anna Hester, Project Manager Finance & Administration Mark VanTassel, Vice President Education & Leadership Andi Tippens, Vice President Government Affairs Kit Dunlap, President & CEO Anna Hester, Project Manager

South Hall Council Kara Tate, Vice President, Sales & Programs Membership Development Mandy Lathem, Vice President, Events Christen Wilbanks, Vice President, Sales 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

The mission of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is to improve the overall business climate for member growth, promote community development, facilitate political action, and enhance the quality of life.

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South Hall Business Coalition

Spring Job Fair & Career Expo

Presented by Express Employment Professionals, the Job Fair on March 30 featured 89 employers and was a great opportunity for job seekers to learn about local companies that are hiring. The event is held bi-annually and is a partnership of the Greater Hall Chamber, Georgia Department of Labor, Lanier Technical College, and the Gainesville Area Employer Committee. Visit GHCC.com/JOBS to see 80+ companies now hiring.

Chamber Job Openings Greater Hall Chamber – VP, Education & Leadership

Full Time. College Degree Preferred. Coordinate, develop and direct programs for Leadership Hall County and Youth Leadership Hall. Oversee Partners in Education programs. Organizational and communication skills required

VISION 2030 – Executive Director

Flexible Hours. Leadership Skills Required. Ability to develop long-term community initiatives and oversee VISION 2030 board, committees, meetings, projects and events. Selfstarter with communication skills, marketing and social media experience preferred.

Send Resume: resumes@ghcc.com Mail Resume: Human Resources P. O. Box 374 Gainesville GA 30503

The Greater Hall Chamber South Hall Business Coalition met at Elachee Nature Science Center in April for a morning in nature and updates on programs offered to serve the community. (L-R) Emily Bagwell, Elachee Board of Trustees and Attorney at Law; Amy Bradford, Director of Operations; Sarah Bell, Executive Director; Maranda McGaha, Interim Director of School & Public Programs; Kim Marks, Director of Development & Communications; Trustee Emeritus R.K. Whitehead, Whitehead Die Casting.

Thank you B.R. White and the City of Oakwood for hosting the South Hall Business Coalition at Oakwood City Hall in March. (L-R) Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber; Pat Jones, Oakwood City Council; B.R. White, Oakwood City Manager; Chamber South Hall Chair Mike Zeiler, Bitzer US; Sheri Millwood, Oakwood City Council.

Join us on Tuesday, May 24 (9-10 am) at the Flowery Branch Depot for an update on VISION 2030. Hear what's new from VISION 2030 Chair Tate O'Rouke, Jackson EMC, and Executive Director Elizabeth Higgins. Includes light breakfast. $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members. Info: Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 103. Email: ktate@ghcc.com. The South Hall Business Coalition is sponsored by AccessWDUN, Logically/Halski Systems, Milton Martin Honda, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton, Signs by Tomorrow, South Hall Rotary and Store More Self Storage. Register online at GHCC.com/EVENTS.

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member development Membership Campaign Success!

The Top Membership Campaign team at Business After Hours at The Norton Agency (L-R) Angela Banks, Georgia Notary Pro; Vanesa Sarazúa, Hispanic Alliance Georgia (Top Campaign Recruiter); Nicole Pleasant, First Citizens Bank; Andrew Davenport, A New Veteran (Team Captain); Meghan Fernandez, United Way of Hall County; Layna Weldon and Walt Harris, Layna Weldon State Farm Insurance. Top team members not pictured: Angela Middleton, Tbird's Touch; Amy Bradford, Elachee Nature Science Center, Tim Evans and Andi Tippens, Chamber. The Chamber's Annual Membership Campaign wrapped on March 31 with 80 new members. The "A,E,I,O… We Still Need U" Team led by Andrew Davenport, A New Veteran, was the top producing team bringing in 26 new members! Coming in at 2nd Place was the "Total Package" Team led by Logan Jones, J. Geyer Advertising, and the 3rd Place "Ladies of Commerce" Team, led by Dianne Hicks, eXp Realty, rounded out the competition.

Chamber Chase 5K Highlights Over 700 runners, walkers, cheerleaders, friends and co-workers participated in the Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk on March 24th at Lanier Islands. The event was presented by Northeast Georgia Health System. Chamber Chase 2022 Award Recipients: Fastest CEO – Haruyuki Ito, Toyota Industries Fastest Corporate Team – Runners Fit Overall Female Winner – Mariska Van Rooden, Runners Fit (21:59) Overall Male Winner – Witt Nix, Duplicating Products (18:31) Team Spirit Award - ProCare Rx T-shirt Design Contest Award Winners Best Use of Chamber Chase Logo – Gainesville Eye Associates Best Use of Their Company Logo – Syfan Logistics Best Overall Design – Sawyer Media Group People’s Choice – Toyota Industries See all individual results/times: RunSignUp.com/ChamberChase The Chamber Chase 5K "Fastest CEO" Award went to Haruyuki Ito of Toyota Industries. The company also won the "People's Choice" Award in the T-shirt design contest.

Top Volunteer Spotlight Vanesa Sarazúa Vanesa Sarazúa was the Chamber Membership Campaign's Top Recruiter bringing in nine (9) new members. Vanesa is founder and executive director of Hispanic Alliance Georgia (HAGA). She founded the organization in 2016 to improve the quality of life of Latinos in our community by promoting inclusion, multicultural understanding, collaborations, initiatives and services. Her commitment to those in need has been demonstrated by her long standing work with CASA, Refugee Resettlement, and migratory field working families by facilitating the Migrant Education team at Hall County schools. Through over 30 local partners, HAGA has helped over 10,000 families work through issues like COVID-19 care and prevention, substance abuse, domestic violence, legalities and housing. Vanesa serves on the Greater Hall Chamber Board, is a graduate of Leadership Hall County and is the first Latina recipient of the Chamber's Silver Shovel Award. Vanesa is married and a mother of five children. She holds a BS in Social Work and serves on the Regional Ninth District Advisory Board, Human Services Delivery and Administration (HSDA) Community Advisory Board at the University of North Georgia, and the Hall Family Connection Board. hispanicalliancega.org 4

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Sawyer Media Group won "Best Overall Design" in the T-Shirt Contest.

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The "Fastest Corporate Team" Award went to Runners Fit. Mariska Van Rooden (left) was the Overall Female Winner (21:59).

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community development Congressman tours local industry

South Hall Business Coalition Tuesday, May 24 9-10 am | Flowery Branch Depot 5302 Railroad Avenue | Flowery Branch 30542

Tate O'Rouke Jackson EMC Chair, VISION 2030

Elizabeth Higgins Executive Director VISION 2030

From the development of the Highlands to Islands Trail and new Public Art – to serving as coordinator of Career Path Fairs and workforce programs for our youth, VISION 2030 staff and volunteers are leading long-term initiatives to position Gainesville -Hall County as the most enviable community in Georgia by the year 2030. Come hear what's new from VISION 2030 Chair Tate O'Rouke, Jackson EMC, and Executive Director Elizabeth Higgins.

Learn how you can be a part of this collaborative partnership. vision2030.org

Reservations Required • Light Breakfast Included • $5 Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members Info: Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 103 • ktate@ghcc.com • Register Online: GHCC.com/EVENTS Congressman Andrew Clyde recently toured Elastron USA in Gainesville. (L-R) Jesse Williams, Plant Manager, and Sercan Bas, Business Manager, Elastron USA; Zev Gurion, General Manager North America, Elastron USA; Congressman Andrew Clyde, 9th Congressional District; Alper Mizrakli, Business Manager, Conta NA; Tim Evans, Chamber VP Economic Development.

Elastron USA is the US subsidiary of Elastron based in Istanbul, Turkey; the company develops and manufactures flexible thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) that replace traditional rubber in applications for automotive, consumer, construction, electrical appliance and medical. The company established its North American headquarters and production facility at 975 Chestnut Street in Gainesville in 2018 and has since added another subsidiary, Conta, a flexible gasket and seal manufacturing business. elastron.com/us

Hayes celebrates 50th Anniversary Brothers A.D. and Donald Hayes opened a small auto dealership in Lawrenceville, Georgia in 1971 with the goal of treating each customer like family. Today, over 50 years later, that dealership has prospered and grown into a four-dealership powerhouse in North Georgia that boasts more than 350 employees.

“We’re elated about the first 50 years of the Hayes Automotive Group and can’t wait to see what the next half-century holds for us," said Chad Hayes, Corporate Controller.

“From Day One, we have been all about family,” said Dusty Hayes, General Manager. “Three generations later, AD and Donald Hayes’ children and grandchildren all have roles in the business as partners, and we have carried on the tradition of treating each customer as a family member. This can only be done with loyalty, honesty and genuine concern for everyone who walks through our doors.”

Hayes dealerships are involved in the communities they serve. Each store partners with two or more local schools, and they serve as Toys for Tots collection centers each year. In addition, the Hayes family members serve on many local boards and charities because they actually live in the communities in which they do business. hayeschevrolet.com 6

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The South Hall Business Coalition is sponsored by AccessWDUN, Logically/Halski Systems, Milton Martin Honda, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton, Signs by Tomorrow, South Hall Rotary and Store More Self Storage.

Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

JOB OPENINGS VISION 2030

Greater Hall Chamber

Flexible Hours Leadership Skills Required

Full Time College Degree Preferred

Executive Director

• Ability to develop long-term community initiatives • Oversee board, committees, meetings, projects and events

VP, Education & Leadership

• Coordinate, develop and direct programs for Leadership Hall County and Youth Leadership Hall • Work with program advisors

• Self-starter with communication skills

• Oversee Partners in Education programs

• Marketing and social media experience preferred

• Organizational and communication skills required

Send Resume:

resumes@ghcc.com

Mail Resume: Human Resources P. O. Box 374 Gainesville, GA 30503

meetings

events

Business After Hours

Tuesday, May 17

Sponsored by Chattahoochee Grill 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

301 Tommy Aaron Drive | Gainesville

Food with a view! The Chattahoochee Grill is a full service, open to the public restaurant on Gainesville’s beautiful Chattahoochee Golf Course. Opened last fall

by Gainesville natives, Rand and Macy Carswell, the Grill brings top notch food in a casual atmosphere – inside and out on the porch! Open every day 8am-5pm.

Dinner, 5-8:30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Full bar. chattahoocheegrill.com Prizes & Cash Drawing | $5 Members; $15 Non-Members | Register: GHCC.com/EVENTS

114th Annual Meeting & Gala Celebrating a Year of Success

Thursday, May 12

6:00 p.m. | Chattahoochee Country Club The Board of Directors of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate Gainesville-Hall County's success over the past year at the Annual Meeting & Gala on May 12th (6:00 pm) at the Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville. An outdoor reception with cocktails starts the evening, followed by an elegant buffet dinner. The program includes award presentations for the Small Business of the Year, Family Business of the Year, W.G. Mealor Chairman's Award, Community Service Award. and the Distinguished Citizen Award.

Details & Reservations: Mandy Lathem, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email mlathem@ghcc.com Black Tie Optional | Reservations Required | Table & Event Sponsorships Available

Business After Hours

Tuesday, June 28 Sponsored by Pro-GeneX 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

669 Lanier Park Drive | Gainesville Meet the team, learn more, and enjoy networking, food and drink. Pro-GeneX is a clinical laboratory focused on solving problems by delivering results for superior patient care and client satisfaction. Pro-GeneX serves Northeast Georgia providers with its rapid testing solutions and excels in exceptional turnaround time, personalized customer service, rapid, accurate results and technology innovation. pro-genex.com

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May

Thursday, May 19

Chamber Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Chamber

Wednesday, May 4

Tuesday, May 24

Healthcare Committee

South Hall Business Coalition

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Chamber Friday, May 6

VISION 2030 Block pARTy

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Midland Social Tuesday, May 10

"VISION 2030 Update" with Tate O'Rouke, Jackson EMC, and Elizabeth Higgins, Executive Director, VISION 2030 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Flowery Branch Depot Thursday, May 26

Small Business Seminar

"Small Business Funding Resources"

by Lorra Lee, Small Business Access Partners 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Chamber

Chamber Board of Directors

Tuesday, May 10

Friday, May 27

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Branch House Tavern | Flowery Branch

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Chick-fil-A Jesse Jewell | Gainesville

Wednesday, May 11

Human Resource Council 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

June

Thursday, May 12

Wednesday, June 1

Featuring Business Award Presentations 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner & Program Chattahoochee Country Club | Gainesville

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Chamber

Network Over Coffee

Ambassadors Council

Healthcare Committee

114th Annual Meeting & Gala

Friday, May 13

Tuesday, June 14

Small Business Seminar

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Chamber Tuesday, June 21

Economic Development Council

South Hall Business Coalition

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Chamber

Driving Club at Road Atlanta with Trip Campbell, owner 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

5289 Winder Highway | Braselton

Friday, May 13

Network Over Coffee

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

The Baker’s Daughter | Gainesville

Tuesday, June 28

Business After Hours Pro-GeneX

Tuesday, May 17

Business After Hours Chattahoochee Grill

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lanier Technical College

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Chattahoochee Golf Course | Gainesville

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

669 Lanier Park Drive | Gainesville

Wednesday, May 18

Issues Committee

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Chamber

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breathe it in.

When you suffer from allergies, you don’t look forward to spring. It becomes a time for many to stay indoors instead of enjoying nature’s outdoor beauty. The physicians at NGPG Allergy and Asthma are here to help. They are specifically trained to diagnose and treat a variety of allergic conditions and can develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs, so that you can breathe it all in this spring.

To learn more or make an appointment visit ngpg.org/allergies.

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member news Schofield recognized for teacher residency program Will Schofield, Superintendent of Hall County Schools, recently received the 2022 Johnnye V. Cox Award from the University of Georgia through the Mary Francis Early College of Education's program in educational administration and policy. Schofield was nominated for his involvement with the teacher residency program at the University of North Georgia (UNG). The partnership between the UNG and Hall County Schools helps combat rising teacher shortages by providing paid internships to senior education majors. Students who intern with the teacher residency program are paid one-half of a beginning teacher’s salary. They are also considered full-time Hall County School District employees and are assessed under the same model as other Georgia educators.

“Instead of taking a few classes and doing a little student teaching, we put them to work with a mentor from UNG and a mentor assigned by the Hall County School District,” Schofield said. “We just think it's the best of all worlds and will give young people yet another reason to consider going into the field of education.”

Food Truck Friday returns on the second Friday of every month this spring and summer at Lake Lanier Olympic Park’s Northeast Georgia Health System Plaza. Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer and wine tents, along with retail vendors and fun activities for the entire family. Entry to the plaza and concert is free and open to the public. Join the fun on Fridays – May 13, June 10, July 15 (with the Annual Beach Bash), and August 12. Free parking, and courtesy dock available if arriving by boat. Pets allowed (leashed). Grandstand reserved tables reservations, $35 (seats 6).

Details: ExploreGainesville.org/lake-lanier-olympic-park

Trauma manager Jesse Gibson receives national award Jesse Gibson, Trauma Program Manager at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) in Gainesville, was recently named the 2022 Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) Leadership Award recipient. The award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in trauma at the local, state and national level. Gibson was recognized at the Greater Hall Chamber's Healthy Hall Awards Program as the "Healthcare Worker of the Year" in March 2022. She is passionate about improving the health of the community and serves on several community workgroups locally and at national levels. Gibson manages NGMC's Level II trauma center with all necessary personnel, resources, equipment, education and training to save lives and care for severely injured patients. The trauma center treats more than 2,400 patients with traumatic injuries every year. nghs.com/trauma 10

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• Stephen Lovett, vice president and partner, commemorative stainless steel pint cup.

Details: Elizabeth Higgins, 770-532-6206.

Norton Commercial, was named the top Email ehiggins@ghcc.com. Purchase your producer in the Land category of the Atlanta tickets online at Vision2030BlockParty.com Commercial Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club for the second consecutive year. • The Flowery Branch Farmers Market Based in Gainesville, Norton Commercial summer market opens May 12 and runs provides clients extensive resources and through September on Thursday afternoons services associated with the purchase or sale (3:30-6:30pm) with booths on the lawn of commercial property and large acreage of City Hall. The market is a partnership for development. nortoncommercial.com of small local farmers, artisans, crafters • The Beautification Committee is seeking and bakers who serve the community by providing naturally good items to help you nominations for the 2022 Residential eat and live fresh. flowerybranchga.org Beautification Awards from homes in Gainesville-Hall County. Nominate yourself, • Bring the entire family out on Saturday, a friend or a neighbor. Since 1994, the June 4 to participate in Eagle Ranch’s 5K, Chamber has promoted the importance of Fun Run and Nature Walk. This is a unique landscape enhancements and recognize opportunity to see Eagle Ranch’s private those making a difference. Nomination 315-acre campus, while also supporting deadline is May 15. Details: Robin Halstead, their mission to help make life better for Chamber VP of Community Development, children, families, and the community. For 770-532-6206. Email: rhalstead@ghcc.com those looking for a competitive race, the • Center Point is seeking volunteer mentors for public school students. Founded by four area churches in 1967, Center Point Mentoring serves all Gainesville City and Hall County schools. With several mentor programs at various schools, opportunities include Gainesville High School's "Breakfast of Champions", REACH Scholarship Mentoring, traditional school-based mentoring, and more. Annie Fox, Mentor Coordinator, 770-535-1050. annie.fox@ centerpointga.org. centerpointga.org • The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier’s 24th Annual Rubber Duck Derby presented by Northeast Georgia Health System is May 14 (11am-3pm) at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. Enjoy family fun, live music, food trucks, children's activities, and the muchanticipated Duck Race (2:30pm). ADOPT your ducks at RubberDuckDerby.com for a chance to win great prizes, including a $10,000 cash grand prize! Brenda Bohn, 770-361-3720 or bbohn@bgclanier.org.

• Vision 2030 Public Art Block pARTy is Friday, May 6 (6-10pm) at Midland Social, 908 Grove Street in Gainesville. Live music and art for under $100! Don't miss featured artist Allison James, music by The Murphs, food by The Blaxican, and drinks from Tap It and the Chattahoochee Grill. $40 ticket includes meal, 1st drink, and a

course proves challenging with rolling hills and brief unpaved segments. For those interested in walking, participants will enjoy shaded, tree-lined paths and beautiful paved roads with pasture views. Visit EagleRanch.org/RTR to register today.

• In early April, Brenau University celebrated the new home of the Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling on the second floor of the Gainesville Renaissance. This cornerstone of the Downtown Campus will enable Brenau to provide extraordinary education for those who will tackle the challenges we have in our local, regional and national communities with regard to mental health. brenau.edu/healthsciences/psychology • Grab your coworkers, a friend, or just get out of the office for a bit and head to the Downtown Gainesville Square every Wednesday in May and enjoy live music!

Bring your lunch or eat at a sidewalk cafe.

Standing tables available, but plan to bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blanket. Free Parking Deck located at 301 Main Street in Gainesville. gainesville.org

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Email: kwest@ghcc.com

small business development

Small Business of the Month Recess Southern Gastro Pub Austin Calvert, Executive Chef at Recess Southern Gastro Pub in Downtown Gainesville . Recess offers a unique twist on Southern American cuisine. Owner and Operator Chris Richardson and Chef Calvert have made Recess a destination for incredible food and lively entertainment.

Following the completion of Bradford Street construction, the team at Recess is excited to have the street reopened and have the opportunity to serve more guests soon with outdoor seating. Recess supports the local community whenever they can by donating gift cards and money to charity events and groups. Visit them today for a unique dining experience in our beautifully restored, 110 year old building just off the Gainesville Downtown Square. 118 Bradford Street NE, Gainesville, GA 30501. recesspub.com

Small Business Success Seminar Some 60 members attended the April Small Business Seminar (in person and via Zoom) with entrepreneur Angel Retana who shared processes that have contributed to his success. (L-R, Front to Back): Peter Hwang, H Group USA; Steve Naughton, Enterprising Solutions; Chris Arrington, DoubleCakes by Chris; Jose Romero, Keller Williams; Angel Retana, R&R Management Group;Mia McKensey, Monat Global; Terry Merck, American Yazaki; Michael Lancaster, Edward Jones; Dianne Hicks, eXP Realty; Michele Piucci, Peach State Bank; Andrew Davenport, A New Veteran; Marsha Hopkins, Hopkins Associates; Renee Sweeney, Georgia Notary Pros; Manny Castro, Georgia Farm Bureau; Walt Harris, Layna Weldon State Farm.

Small Business Success Seminar Tuesday, May 10 8:30 - 9:30 am | at the Chamber 230 E.E. Butler Parkway in Gainesville

“Small Business Funding Resources"

Lorra Lee

Small Business Access Partners

Since 1982, Small Business Access Partners (SBAP) has been making an impact on small businesses throughout Georgia.

SBAP is authorized by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to lend capital to small businesses and helps entrepreneurs start and grow their companies. SBAP President Lorra Lee oversees lending, portfolio management and federal agency reporting. Come hear how SBAP may have the solution to your small business financing needs through programs that provide reasonable rates, lower down-payments, and longer repayment terms on loans. sbaploans.com

Register for IN PERSON or VIRTUAL Option online at GHCC.com/events.

No Charge for Chamber Members.

INFO: Ellie Parker, 770-532-6206 x 111 • Email: eparker@ghcc.com

Become a Chamber 2022 CERTIFIED Small Business Partner by participating in six (6) Small Business Seminars this year.

CERTIFIED Partners Receive

• Certificate of Completion • Certified Small Business Door Decal

• Recognition at a Chamber Board Meeting

• Announcement in the Business Link

Sponsored by AccessWDUN, Caldwell Electrical Contractors, Delta Community Credit Union, Gainesville Mechanical and The Times.

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education

leadership

Leadership Hall County

Leadership Hall's Agriculture & Agritourism program began at Glo-Crest Dairy in Clermont where owners Scott and Dr. Jennifer Glover gave an overview of the farm and led a tour. At the Glover's Mountain Fresh Creamery class members enjoyed ice cream treats while stocking up on dairy products. At Jaemor Farms, the Echols Family hosted lunch, hay rides and tours. Class members stocked up on fresh produce and farm-fresh items here as well! At the new Hall County Agribusiness Center, Will Schofield, Hall County Schools Superintendent, and Rhonda Samples, Hall County Schools CTAE Director, gave an overview of the center – a functioning farm that provides students with hands-on experience and real-world opportunities they can use to pursue jobs in agribusiness The day ended at the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network (GPLN)where Dr. Louise Dufour Zavala, Executive Director, led tours and discussion. The GPLN works closely with the commercial poultry industry to keep Georgia’s poultry industry healthy. Thank you program sponsors: Jaemor Farms and Mountain Fresh Creamery.

Lakeview Academy

Youth Leadership Hall (YLH) Class of 2022 met at Station 300 in Gainesville to celebrate graduation. Celebrating its 17th year, this class makes 1,101 to graduate from the program. Previous graduates/alumni have become community leaders as highly skilled laborers, attorneys, military leaders, entrepreneurs, educators and doctors. YLH now includes participants from 12 local private and public high schools as well as home schooled students. Thank you program sponsors: Carroll Daniel Construction, Georgia Power, Jackson EMC and CJ Green, The Norton Agency.

Gainesville High School Lanier College & Career Academy

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education

Partners in Education

leadership

Weaver Law Firm | East Hall Middle School

New Youth Leadership Hall Class

The Chamber announces the 18th class of Youth Leadership Hall (YLH) with 78 students representing all 12 public and private high schools in Gainesville-Hall County. Initiated in 2005, the program now has 1,100 student graduates. A program for high school juniors and seniors, YLH seeks to provide an investment in the community’s future leadership by fostering interest in the community and inspiring students to become leaders of tomorrow.

YLH Class of 2023 Cherokee Bluff High School EJ Hewette Ella Kelly Isabelle Nestor Jacob Benjamin Kaitlin Cook Sarah Tuck Chestatee High School Alina Diem-Nhi Ngo Ashley Hall Henry Grimsley Katie Tippens Riley Black Riley Tucker Tanya Vazquez East Hall High School Abigail Chavez Ansley Ivey Bridget Perez Brody Jenrette Caleb Pruitt Grace Ausborn Sherlyn Falcon

Lanier College & Career Academy Halle Barrett Mallory Kilgore Rashell De Leon Samantha Garcia

Gainesville High School Ben Miller Caroline Bruner Evan Graham Hassan Farooq Khan John Jessup Kaitlyn Capehart Kamyaab Cornett Kerrigan Gruhn Lilly Winston Makenzy Butler Maricarter Allred Meg Hicks Noah Clay

North Hall High School Dawson Deal Grant Scroggs Jaycob Wagner Lylee Welborn Madilynn Bemis Molly Loudon Peyton Murry

Johnson High School Brianna Acosta Ethen Lawson Jasmin Partida Kayla Hernandez Nancy Torres Tyson Hill

Riverside Military Academy AJ Press Alex Pombo Drew Presten Evan Dewey Henry McKinnon

For more on Youth Leadership Hall, call 770-532-6206, or visit GHCC.com/education.

West Hall High School Adarrius Thorpe Belen Bravo Davis Pritchard Jose Ruiz-Zepeda Natalie Torres Sarah Castaneda Stephanie Trinh

Youth

HALL

Lakeview Academy Caroline Gottsman Catherine Chandler Flowery Branch High School Henry Stewart Jay Dave Alex Brown Luke Harris Athena Moorthy Will Landers Casey Beaver Kaliyah Hughley Lanier Christian Academy Lon Massey Camden Hohman Pete Tison Lydia Johnson Rachel Cox Emma Kate Kalinauskas

Leadership

Weaver Law Firm is a Partner in Education with East Hall Middle School. (L-R) Students Yarline Ramirez-Sanchez and Zakiyyah Butler with Weaver Law Firm attorneys Mike Weaver, Katherine Hall and Michael Weaver. "Weaver Law Firm’s partnership has been such a blessing to our school," said Allyson George, Lead ESOL Teacher at East Hall Middle School. "They sponsor our girls soccer team, which allowed the team to get new uniforms.

They sponsored Special Olympics and provided each participant and teacher with a t-shirt, and they are sponsoring 8th Grade Day, providing each of our 364 8th graders with a commemorative t-shirt. We appreciate their coming on board and partnering with our Viking Community." Zakiyyah Butler, an 8th grade soccer player said, “It was so cool to talk to the attorneys who helped us. They were so kind and answered all our questions. They even encouraged me to attend law school to become a lawyer in the future.” For over two decades, the attorneys at Weaver Law Firm have been advocating for the rights of clients with offices in Gainesville, Cumming, Murrayville. The full-service law firm can help with matters involving motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, workers’ compensation, bankruptcy, criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. weaverlaw.com Coordinated by the Greater Hall Chamber, the Partners in Education (PIE) program supports regional education partnerships, including all 44 public city and county elementary, middle and high schools and over 350 partnering organizations. Info: Andi Tippens, 678-971-6331, or email andi@ghcc.com.

Thank You MAY Event Sponsors!

AccessWDUN AT&T Caldwell Electrical Contractors Chick-fil-A Robson Crossing Coca-Cola Gainesville United Cochran Brothers Electric Conditioned Air Systems Delta Community Credit Union Gainesville Mechanical Halski Systems

Hydro Jackson EMC Lakeview Academy Lanier Islands Lanier Technical College Liberty Longstreet Clinic Milton Martin Honda NEGA Health System NEGA Medical Center Braselton

Northside Hospital Pinnacle Bank Rochester & Associates Sawyer Media Group Signs by Tomorrow South Hall Rotary Club Store More Self Storage The Norton Agency The Times

Founded in 2005

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ribbon cuttings

Moore's Wealth Management

MyGeorgia Credit Union

Joe Foster, David Daniel, Kayla Loudermilk, Loggan Coffelt, Danielle Jackson (cutting ribbon), Krystal Price and Lorie McGovern cut a ribbon at MyGeorgia Credit Union. MyGeorgia Credit Union has now evolved to serve the banking needs of more than 20,000 members in a 12-county district of North Georgia. They set themselves apart from other financial institutions by focusing on members – not profits – allowing them to offer a full range of financial services specifically designed to meet members' needs and provide substantial savings with an overall scope of Helping People Afford Life. 3560 McEver Road Unit A, Gainesville, GA 30504. 770-531-5559. MyGacu.com

Brian Moore, Carla Moore, Scott Moore, Mark Peterson and Chris Moore cut a ribbon at Moore’s Wealth Management in Gainesville. The professionals at Moore’s Wealth Management help clients build retirement plans that fit their lives. Through Moore’s Wealth Advisory, they help clients protect their financial future through a fiduciary standard of care that always puts their interests first. Moore Wealth Management is proud to have “WON” the Gainesville Times, Best of Hall, Financial Firm in Hall County for six consecutive years! 230 Main Street SW, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-535-5000. mooreswealthmanagement.com

Business After Hours at The Norton Agency

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Chamber members recently gathered at The Norton Agency in Gainesville for Business After Hours for networking, food and fun. (L-R) Tommy Howard and Frank Norton Jr., The Norton Agency, Mark Pettitt, University of North Georgia; Tread Syfan, Stewart, Melvin & Frost.

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770-287-9605 info@ddsga.com

WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR EVERY DATA NEED!

welcome new members Abandon Beauties Cierra Daniels 117 Bradford Street NW Gainesville, GA 30501 - Spa & Salon abandonbeauties.com 618-691-2713

Chestnut Mountain Logistics Caroline Lawson PO Box 7171 Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502 -Transportation & Trucking 770-965-7456

Advenir at Flowery Branch Dena Hilyer 1000 Overbrook Drive Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Apartments & Condominiums advenirliving.com/flowerybranch 305-948-3535

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving Richard Purgason 816 Tucker Court Winder, GA 30680 - Moving & Storage collegehunks.com 770-415-9027

Aesthetics 441 and IV Bar Theresa Panter 441 EE Butler Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501 - Skin Care & Cosmetic Services aesthetics441.com 470-441-4141

Excel Federal Credit Union Larry Benator 5070 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 - Financial Institution excelfcu.org 770-441-9235

Allied Exterminators Matthew Chambers 5534 Lewallen Circle Lula, GA 30554 - Exterminating Service 770-869-7683 Ben Souther PO Box 498 Murrayville, GA 30564 - Individual Member southerforcongress.com 678-769-6075 Blake Skipper Law Blake Skipper 329 Oak Street, Suite 201 Gainesville, GA 30501 - Attorney 770-654-5056 Branch House Tavern AJ Alboumeh 5466 McEver Road Flowery Branch, GA 30542 - Restaurant & Catering branchhousetavern.com 678-828-8345 Centennial Joint Care Brooke Bates 1235 Friendship Road, Suite 115 Braselton, GA 30517 - Medical centennialjointcare.com 770-904-9014

Gardens of Gainesville Brittany Tilson 3315 Thompson Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30506 - Senior Living fivestarseniorliving.com 770-531-7800 Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute Tim Brown 765 Ferst Drive Atlanta, GA 30313 - Educational Institution scl.gatech.edu 404-894-2362 Griselda Services Griselda Reyes 2315 Browns Bridge Road Suite B Gainesville, GA 30504 - Business Services griselda-services.business.site 678-971-1046 Grubs Market Daniel Stribling / Robert Turner 511 Main Street Gainesville, GA 30501 - Retail Grocery grubsmarket.com 678-630-2018

Hot Wing Drones Danny Jalbout 2340 Bretdale Road Duluth, GA 30096 - Drone Services hotwingdrones.com 678-429-7380 Integrated Staffing Advisors Wendi Strickland 4330 South Lee Street Buford, GA 30518 - Employment Agency teamiaa.com 770-654-2645 Jacob & Hefner Associates Clay Reichert 350 Town Center Avenue Suite 302 Suwanee, GA 30024 - Civil Engineers jacobandhefner.com 770-680-3593 Jim Shorkey Cadillac/Mazda Mike Engle 2355 Browns Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30504 - Automobile Dealer/Service jimshorkeycadillac.com 770-535-2200 King Industrial Realty Marco Rodriguez 4295 Hamilton Mill Road Suite 100 Buford, GA 30518 - Commercial Real Estate kingindustrial.com 404-942-2006

Nage Beauty Salon Alma Erendira Perez Rafael 2293 Browns Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30501 - Spa & Salon nagebeautysalon.com 678-971-4350

Porch Sense Candle co.

Amy Kerr 1194 Springdale Road Gainesville, GA 30501 - Wholesaler porchsense.net 404-502-0301

Ninth District Opportunity Kay Law 308 Spring Street Gainesville, GA 30501 - Nonprofit ndo.org 770-532-3191

Southern Companions Allen Jernigan 623 Green Street NW Gainesville, GA 30501 - Home Healthcare southerncompanions.net 678-971-4147

Nothing Bundt Cakes Gainesville Kristi Janman 1979 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Suite 104 Gainesville, GA30501 - Bakery & Catering nothingbundtcakes.com

Sparkling Clean Commercial Cleaning Michelle Palmer 5216 Wild Berry Court Oakwood, GA 30566 - Janitorial & Cleaning Services thepalmersway.com 470-541-2771

Partners Personnel Perla Cortes 199 John Morrow Jr. Parkway Gainesville, GA 30507 - Employment Agency partnerspersonnel.com 770-407-7033 Pepsi Cola Company Clay Ridge 2220 Centennial Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 - Manufacturer & Processor pepsi.com 770-534-5221

Specialty Spine & Pain Sandra Lance 1250 Jesse Jewell Parkway Suite 200 Gainesville, GA 30501 - Medical treatingpain.com/gainesville 770-297-7277 Strategic Real Estate Partners JR Wright 3715 Northside Parkway Suite 4-425

Atlanta, GA 30327 Real Estate Developer strategicrepartners.com 404-836-4846 Style Collectif Abby Murray 1062 Thompson Bridge Court Gainesville, GA 30501 - Retail stylecollectif.com 716-440-9041 Summerfield Mortgage Ryan Opfer 3060 Kimball Bridge Road Suite 155 Alpharetta, GA 30022 - Mortgage Company summerfieldmortgage.com 678-615-3732 SureLock Technology Bob Kopesky 320 S. Perry Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046 - IT Services surelocktechnology.com 678-712-5346 Universal Roofing Jennifer Baugh 4224 Hamilton Mill Road Buford, GA 30519 - Roofing Contractors urcroof.com 678-350-8380

Love Me Tender Liquid Meat Tenderizer Peter Hwang 5 Concourse Pkwy, Suite 3000 Atlanta, GA 30328 - Wholesaler lovemetender.co 678-343-7863 Monat Global Mia McKensey 3751 Fern Creek Drive Flowery Branch, GA 30542 - Retail miamckensey.mymonat.com 678-481-0262

Many thanks to The Norton Agency for sponsoring Business After Hours in April. Be sure to join us for the next networking after hours at Chattahoochee Grill at the Chattahoochee Golf Course on Thursday, May 17 (5-7pm). Info: GHCC.com/EVENTS

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Upcoming Chamber Events Thursday, MAY 12, 2022

114th Annual Meeting & Gala

6:00 p.m. | Chattahoochee Country Club Thursday, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fall Job Fair & Career Expo

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Gainesville Civic Center

114th Annual Meeting & Gala Thursday, May 12, 2022 6:00 p.m.

Chattahoochee Country Club 3000 Club Drive in Gainesville

Wednesday, OCTOBER 5, 2022

HealthSmart Wellness Expo

7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lanier Technical College | Ramsey Conference Center Thursday, NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Industry Appreciation Luncheon

11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m Lanier Technical College | Ramsey Conference Center Thursday, DECEMBER 8, 2022

Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Lanier Technical College | Ramsey Conference Center

Sponsorships Available!

Info & Registration: GHCC.com/EVENTS

Chamber Board Member Nominees The Greater Hall Chamber Nominating Committee nominates these seven individuals to serve a three-year term July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025. The election of new Board of Directors will take place at the Chamber Board of Directors meeting. Details: Kit Dunlap, 770-532-6206.

Brian Barfield – AT&T Andrew Davenport – A New Veteran Stacey Poole – McDonald’s NEGA Britt Sawyer – Sawyer Media Group Jackie Walters Slaughter – Walters Management Terry Spicer – King’s Hawaiian Robert Woody – Liberty

Outdoor Reception 6:00 p.m.

Dinner & Program 7:00 p.m. $100 per person | $175 Couple | $1,400 Table Reservations Required Mandy Lathem, 770-532-6206 x 115 Email: mlathem@ghcc.com Online: GHCC.com/events

Business After Hours

Tuesday, May 17 | 5-7pm Chattahoochee Grill Food • Networking • Cash Prize Drawing

Upcoming Chamber Events Friday, May 6

VISION 2030 Block pARTy

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Midland Social Tuesday, May 10

Small Business Seminar

"Small Business Funding Resources" Lorra Lee, Small Business Access Partners 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Chamber Thursday, May 12

114th Annual Meeting & Gala

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Chattahoochee Country Club | Gainesville

Recognizing 2021-22 Award Recipients Small Business of the Year Family Business of the Year Silver Shovel Award Winners W.G. Mealor Chairman's Award Community Service Award Distinguished Citizen Award

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Tuesday, May 17

Business After Hours Chattahoochee Grill

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Chattahoochee Golf Course | Gainesville

CAR-RT SORT

Tuesday, May 24

South Hall Business Coalition

"VISION 2030 Update" with Tate O'Rouke, Jackson EMC, and Elizabeth Higgins, Executive Director, VISION 2030 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Flowery Branch Depot This publication is printed on partially recycled paper.