O C T O B E R 2019
contents Chairman’s Column page 2 Meetings & Events page 4 Welcome New Members page 5 Industry Appreciation page 6 Member Announcements page 10 HealthSmart Expo page 11 Small Business of the Month page 12 Ribbon Cuttings page 14
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The Economic Impact of Quality Healthcare With our premier location, surrounded by beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier, Gainesville-Hall County offers an unparalleled quality of life and a sound economic future for business and industry. In addition to growing and expanding industries, Gainesville-Hall County continues to have robust activity in retail development, Kit Dunlap President & CEO tourism and healthcare services. The growing Greater Hall Chamber healthcare sector is adding to our quality of life and economic outlook. A 2019 study by the Greater Hall Chamber indicates Hall County is served by 366 Health Care Service Providers that employ over 12,500 people or 13% of the Hall County workforce, producing approximately $740 million in annual wages. Nearly 75% of those jobs are located in the City of Gainesville, the region’s healthcare epicenter. Access to world-class healthcare services right here in Gainesville-Hall County is one of our strongest assets in economic and workforce development. The Chamber's Healthcare Committee has been the catalyst for connecting Health & Wellness Initiatives to local businesses and oversees a set of community-wide programs and events. The committee meets monthly to discuss access to healthcare, wellness programs and benefits, healthcare services, legislative issues, health insurance and other important health and wellness topics. Now in its 13th year, the HealthSmart Wellness Expo on October 16 is presented by CIGNA and will feature some 60 booth exhibits providing interactive wellness services. The event, free and open to the public, focuses on community health and wellness including FREE Community Health Screenings by Longstreet Clinic. FREE health and wellbeing seminars will be held along with door prize drawings and giveaways. No admission fee and open to the public.
Small Business Seminar Thursday, October 10
Business After Hours Wednesday, October 16
HealthSmart Expo
Tuesday, October 29
South Hall Business Coalition
Hall County SPLOST VIII Vote YES on November 5 to continue the 1-penny local sales tax, and let's keep a good thing going! Early voting October 14 – November 1 at the Hall County Government Center. More on page 2.
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Tuesday, October 8
13th Annual
Interactive Wellness Expo
October 16
Expo & Screenings – 7:30 am-1:30 pm Kickoff Breakfast – 7:30 am-9:30 am Gainesville Civic Center FREE Community Health Screenings (18 and older) • Carotid Artery, Glucose, Cholesterol, Triglycerides testing Blood Pressure Checks, Body Mass Index Calculation • Open to the Public • 60+ Wellness Exhibitors • FREE Health & Wellbeing Seminars • FREE, Convenient Shuttle Service • No Entry Fee • No Appointment Needed
HealthSmart Breakfast features presentation of Most Fit Compay Awards! For HealthSmart Expo info or to register for the Kickoff Breakfast featuring Eric Lagshur, contact Mandy Lathem 770-532-6206 x 115 or email: mlathem@ghcc.com Get all the details online at GreaterHallChamber.com
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VOLUME 25 ISSUE 4
McKemie West, Editor • Email: kwest@ghcc.com
How much power is in a penny?
SPLOST VIII Referendum Vote is November 5
We in Hall County and our municipalities have never voted down the one-penny local sales tax, or SPLOST. Can you imagine our community without the fire stations, roads and bridges, parks, Brian Rochester libraries, and more that Rochester & Associates Chairman, Greater Hall have been built or improved Chamber of Commerce with $671 million in SPLOST pennies since 1985? On November 5, 2019 we will vote whether to continue SPLOST in our community for the eighth time. A YES vote will “keep a good thing going” for another six years.
Here’s what you should know about SPLOST VIII • SPLOST VIII would primarily fund key infrastructure needs such as road improvements, public safety and fire services, building renovations, parks, and technology – the foundation of our local economy and everyday life.
Some of the Planned Projects for SPLOST VIII • $7 million toward filling gaps in the Highlands to Islands trail system. • A new library for East Hall. • An indoor planetarium and classroom at Elachee Nature Science Center. • Road improvements such as the planned Sardis connector between West Hall and North Hall, widening of Spout Springs Road in South Hall, county-wide road resurfacings and traffic improvements. • Public safety funding for new ambulances, police cars, fire station renovations, and fire engines. • New parking deck near the downtown Gainesville library. • Land purchase for a new senior center in South Hall. • Enhanced cyber security. • Mulberry Creek and Friendship Road sewer systems.
• Without SPLOST, the likely alternative would be higher property taxes, unfairly shifting the tax burden onto the backs of local property owners.
• Expansion of the Hall County landfill.
• Even those who don’t own property are affected, potentially facing higher apartment and office rents without the one-penny SPLOST.
Join me in voting YES to extend the Penny Sales Tax and continue to build a strong future for our community. Learn more about SPLOST VIII at GHCC.com/splostiii
• The one-penny SPLOST is paid by everyone who shops or purchases goods in Hall County. It is estimated that up to 40% of sales taxes are paid by our expanded daytime population of workers, shoppers and tourists from outside our community.
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Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
2019-2020 Executive Committee Chairman Brian Rochester Rochester & Associates Chairman-Elect Geoff Lee Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Treasurer Glennis Barnes, Georgia Power
Vice Chair, Education Andi Farmer, Milton Martin Honda Co-Vice Chair, Education Tate O’Rouke, Jackson EMC
Co-Chairs, HALLmark 2015-2020 Paul Chambers, AT&T Mimi Collins, Longstreet Clinic Randall Frost, Stewart, Melvin & Frost
Vice Chair, Government Affairs Philip Wilheit, Jr., Wilheit Packaging
Vice Chair, Community Development Caroline Lewallen, Jaemor Farms
Vice Chair, Membership Brett Fowler, Turner, Wood & Vice Chair, Economic Development Smith Insurance Co-Vice Chair, Membership David Lee, Jackson EMC Phil Bonelli, Regions Bank Vice Chair, Marketing Chair, Vision 2030 Missy Burgess, Lanier Islands Phillippa Lewis Moss Community Service Center Vice Chair, South Hall Council Executive Director, Vision 2030 Terry Merck, American Yazaki Elizabeth Higgins
Senior Advisor Brian Daniel, Carroll Daniel Construction Company Immediate Past Chair Carol Burrell, Northeast Georgia Health System Greater Hall Chamber President & CEO Kit Dunlap
Board of Directors 2019-2020 Norman Baggs, The Times Haley Bower, Clipper Petroleum Chris Brown, Delta Community Credit Union Nick Bruner, Rushton Caitlin Collins, Mincey Marble Manufacturing Stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB Danny Dunagan, Mayor, City of Gainesville Dr. Suzanne Erickson, Brenau University Jim Grier, Mayor, City of Lula Richard Higgins, Chairman, Hall County Commission Logan Jones, Wilheit Packaging Brooke Kalinauskas, Conditioned Air Systems Jay Kilroy, Willis Investment Counsel Jennifer Landers, Newland Communities David Lloyd, Liberty Utilities Mike McGraw, PrideStaff / Ranger Manufacturing J.D. Mealor, Regions Bank Mike Miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch Sheri Millwood, Oakwood City Council Terry Morrisey, Intelligent Energy James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont Nancy Norton, The Norton Agency
Dr. Richard Oates, University of North Georgia Bill Orr, Mayor, Town of Braselton Dr. Ray Perren, Lanier Technical College Michele Piucci, Peach State Bank Col. Stas Preczewski, Riverside Military Academy Sheila Sanchez, State Farm Insurance Will Schofield, Hall County School System Alan Schuetze, Carroll Daniel Construction Mulham Shbeib, Mar-Jac Poultry John Simpson, Lakeview Academy Dr. Anne Skleder, Brenau University Sarita Madera Smith, Homestar Financial Corp Terry Spicer, King's Hawaiian Ahna Still, Halski Systems Kevin Strada, The Atlanta Falcons John Turner, Northeast Georgia Health System Roy Turpin, Mayor, City of Gillsville Philip Wilheit, Wilheit Packaging Arrik Williams, Tatsumi Intermodal USA Dr. Jeremy Williams, Gainesville City Schools Darryl Workman, South State Bank Mike Zeiler, Bitzer US, Inc.
Associate Directors 2019-2020 Lauren Armour, Lanier Technical College Carin Booth, UGA Extension Hall County Whitney Brown, Stewart, Melvin & Frost Sean Couch, Northeast Georgia Health System Tracy Hoeltke, Netchex Ben Jarrard, University of North Georgia Ward McCamy, Bank of America
Chris Nish, Cottrell Todd Pennington, McGarity's Business Products Steve Rawl, SunTrust Bank Vanesa Sarazua, Hispanic Alliance Georgia Margaret Spratlin, Longstreet Clinic Nancy Jo Zimmer, JP Morgan Chase Bank
Greater Hall Chamber Staff Executive Kit Dunlap, President & CEO Gerri Collins, Executive Assistant
• For many of the proposed projects, SPLOST revenues are used to leverage millions of dollars in matching state and federal grants. • In our daily shopping, we hardly notice paying an extra penny on the dollar. But over the next six years, all those pennies would add up to a projected $216.96 million – money that is collected locally, then invested right back into our community.
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Hall County SPLOST VIII Early voting October 14 – November 1
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For more information, visit
www.GHCC.com/splostviii
Paid for by Hall Progress 2020 Doug Carter, Chairman. Perry Barnett, Treasurer
Economic Development Tim Evans, Vice President Shelley Davis, Vice President Existing Industry Amanda Lewis, Project Manager Madison Hopkins, Project Manager Finance & Operations David Umberson, Vice President, Finance & HR Membership Development Mandy Lathem, Vice President, Events Christen Wilbanks, Vice President, Sales Kara Tate, Vice President, Sales & Programs Education & Leadership Andi Harmon, Vice President
Government Affairs Madison Hopkins, Project Manager South Hall Council Kara Tate, Vice President, Sales & Programs Community Development Robin Halstead, Vice President VISION 2030 Elizabeth Higgins, Executive Director Marketing & Communications Kemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant Greater Hall Chamber Welcome Center Robin Halstead, Manager
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meetings
calendar
events
South Hall Business Coalition
October
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 53 West Apartments | Oakwood
Small Business Seminar
Sponsored by At&T 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Chattahoochee Country Club
Tuesday, October 8
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Chamber
Ambassadors Council
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | 2 Dog Cafe
Let Us Clean Out Your Office
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Luna's | Gainesville
Thursday, October 10
Business After Hours & Annual Tailgate Party
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Conditioned Air Systems | Gainesville
Commercial Post Construction Vacant Real Estate Property
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November Thursday, November 7
Farm City Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Oakwood City Hall
Wednesday, November 13
Tuesday, October 15
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Chattahoochee Country Club | Gainesville
Economic Development Council
Vision 2030 Board of Directors 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Chamber
HealthSmart 2019 Kickoff Breakfast: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Expo: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. | Chamber
678-230-8375
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus | Nesbitt Building
7:30 a.m. North Hall Community Center
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Vision 2030 "State of the Art" Meeting
Tuesday, October 29
Gainesville Civic Center
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Monday, October 28
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Panera Bread | Gainesville
Wednesday, October 16
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Chamber Board of Directors
5:30 p.m. Cocktails | 6:15 p.m. Remarks Hunt Tower Atrium | Downtown Gainesville
Human Resource Council
GOD, FAMILY, BUSINESS - HERE TO SERVE!
Thursday, October 24
Wednesday, October 9
Network Over Coffee
(L-R): Rob Drake, Halski Systems; Kelsi Miller and Derek Reyes, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta; Andi Farmer, Milton Martin Honda; Chamber Chair Elect Geoff Lee, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta; Anthony Williamson, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton; Kit Dunlap, Chamber; Chamber Vice Chair South Hall Council Terry Merck, American Yazaki Corporation. The Chamber's South Hall Business Coalition met at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and enjoyed breakfast while viewing the new Tower Suites. The Motul Petit Le Mans on October 9-12 is expected to draw over 130,000 fans and some $50 million in economic impact for the area. Tickets: roadatlanta.com
Wednesday, October 23
Network Over Coffee
Industry Appreciation Luncheon
December Thursday, December 12
Eggs & Issues Breakfast
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Lanier Technical College
Wednesday, October 23
Issues Committee
Get all the details and register for events online at GreaterHallChamber.com
Join the Chamber's South Hall Business Coalition on Tuesday, October 29 (8-9am) at the University of North Georgia Gainesville for a presentation on what's happening on campus by Dr. Richard Oates, Vice President UNG Gainesville. The South Hall Business Coalition meets monthly and is sponsored by AccessWDUN, Halski Systems, Milton Martin Honda, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton, Red Clay Interactive and Store More Self Storage. Enjoy a light breakfast and great networking! Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 103 or ktate@ghcc.com
welcome new members 1819 Tattoo Company Leah Davis 7429 Spout Springs Road Suite 102 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 -Tattoo Artists 678-828-7330
Country Financial Randal Smith 200 W Academy Street, NW Gainesville, GA 30501 -Insurance 770-510-2988 countryfinancial.com/randal.smith
Jitterbug Party Rentals Steve Deckers 2687 Long Branch Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 -Entertainment /DJ 678-948-5867 jitterbugpartyrentals.com
4104 W White Road Sean Philyaw P.O. Box 729 Oakwood, GA 30566 -Real Estate 678-414-6647 waltonjackson.com
Derrick McCollum P.O. Box 7636 Chestnut Mnt, GA30502 -Individual Member 678-654-1246
Jonquil Reiki Claire Harrison 950 Washington Street Suite B Gainesville, GA 30501 -Health/Wellness 404-550-9195 jonquilreiki.com
AKA Mulch Products Jeremiah Wilson 4515 Railroad Street Oakwood, GA 30566 -Landscape 678-772-4229 akamulchproducts.com Alliance Prosthetics and Orthotics Jason Auyer 655 Jesse Jewell Parkway, SE Suite A Gainesville, GA 30507 -Medical; Orthopedics 770-679-3090 alliancepo.com Brasfield and Gorrie General Construction Patrick Mooney 2999 Circle 75 Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 -Construction 678-581-6400 brasfieldgorrie.com
Dobson Ortho Laboratory Josh Dobson 2130 Hilton Drive Suite B Gainesville, GA 30501 -Dental Laboratory 888-599-7890 dobsonortho.com Golden Corral Wayne Simmons 1450 Browns Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30501 -Restaurant /Catering 678-707-8312 goldencorral.com GREENLIGHT LED Solutions Thomas Flaim 3908 Great Pine Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 -Industrial Lighting 770-241-0037 GreenLightLEDSolutions.com
Pineland Cogentes Wayne Offenhauer 286 Jones Drive Milledgeville, GA 31061 -IT Services 470-522-1194 pinelandcogentes.com
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Thank you Chamber Event Sponsors! Alliant Health Plans AT&T Bitzer US, Inc., Caldwell Electrical Contractors CIGNA Conditioned Air Systems Gainesville Mechanical Gainesville Parks & Recreation Georgia Power Halski Systems
Highland Mountain Beverage Keller Willams/Good Life Group Lanier Technical College Longstreet Café Longstreet Clinic Margaritaville at Lanier Islands McDonald's of NEGA MedLink Georgia Milton Martin Honda
Northeast Georgia Health System Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton Panera Bread Red Clay Interactive Riverside Military Academy Signs by Tomorrow Store More Self Storage University of North Georgia
Rick Kimpling, AAMS®
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Industry of the Year Awards Wednesday, November 13
economic development
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
North Georgia Works!
Chattahoochee Country Club | Gainesville
Transitional Workforce Development Center
Industry Appreciation Awards recognize economic impact, corporate responsibility and workforce excellence. Awards are presented in SMALL, MEDIUM and LARGE employer categories. 2019 Award Nominations are open to existing industry in the Greater Hall County area.
Presented by
2018 Award Recipients included: FAE USA, Inc. (Small Employer); Gainesville Coca-Cola Bottling Company (Medium Employer); Kubota Manufacturing of America (Large Employer); SYFAN Logistics (Corporate Responsibility); ALBAform, Inc. (Safety); Wilheit Packaging (Environmental Stewardship); Boost Transport LLC (Workforce Excellence); ABB (Workforce Development).
North Georgia Works! (NGW) is a Christian ministry and a transitional workforce development center for men. Cutting Ribbon (L-R) Tom McAllister, Ministry Development Consultant; Mark Akin, NGW Director of Programs & Pastoral Counseling; Lynne Hanson; Richard Higgins, Chair, Hall County Commissioners; Doug Hanson, NGW President; Greg O’Hara, NGW Site Superintendent; Keith Robinson, NGW Resident Manager; Bill McGahan, Founder of Georgia Works!; Governor Nathan Deal. The organization is partnering with United Way of Hall County and the ONE HALL poverty initiative. 678-903-9330. northgeorgiaworks.com
The keynote address will feature an Economic Forecast by Dr. Jeff Humphreys, Director of the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia Terry College of Business. $40 Chamber Members; $50 guests; $400 Table Sponsor. Lunch Reservations: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111 or email: alewis@ghcc.com. Reservations Online: GreaterHallChamber.com
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he tradition of world-class sportscar racing in the fall in the south continues this October, as the 22nd Annual Motul Petit Le Mans returns for four days of non-stop action, October 9th through 12th! The racing action culminates on Saturday, October 12th with the 10-hour Motul Petit Le Mans fight to the finish, as the full field of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship contenders lay it all on the line during the season finale and the championship decider.
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Team and manufacturer rivalries run deep, and fans can witness the battles within each of the four classes of competition as they push man, woman and machine to the limit. It’s a 10-hour endurance race, but these teams contest like it’s a full sprint to the end! See the likes of Corvette, Acura, Audi, Porsche, BMW, Ford, Ferrari, Cadillac, Lexus, Lamborghini, Mercedes AMG and more fight for the top spot on the Motul Petit Le Mans and seasonlong championship podiums!
The on-track action is the main feature of the event weekend, but there’s so much more to see and do at the racetrack during the 22nd Annual Motul Petit Le Mans. Kids 12 and under always enter for free, so the family-friendly atmosphere begins the moment you step through the front gates. A kid’s zone is available to entertain the little ones with one of the best views on property, the Fan Zone boasts vendors with memorabilia and more for sale, entertainment, interactive displays, food trucks, cold drinks and more, and a number of manufacturer car corrals are spread throughout the facility to drool over.
Race Duration:
10 hours
Circuit Length:
2.54 miles
Camping is available for RVs and tents alike, and the paddock where teams are staged is open to all guests. Stars from the WeatherTech Championship will be on hand during a scheduled autograph session, and Thursday night practice awes fans as the cars attempt to catch their headlights during this hour-and-a-half session. A grid walk on both Friday and Saturday just ahead of the drop of the green flag is also open to all ticketholders, where fans can meet their favorite teams and drivers and wish them luck as they prepare for their respective battles. Motul Petit Le Mans is truly a spectacle to see and experience, so don’t miss your chance to be a part of one of the greatest traditions both in the southeast and in the racing world! With something for everyone to enjoy at familyfriendly prices, mark your calendar for October 9th through 12th and purchase your tickets today at the discounted advance rate.
DAYTONA PROTOTYPE INTERNATIONAL (DPI) The fastest and most technologically advanced sports cars in North America, the Daytona Prototype International (DPi) is specifically designed and engineered for the race track. DPi cars use chassis built to international specifications powered by engines from mainstream automotive manufacturers like Acura, Cadillac, Mazda, and Nissan. In addition, DPi bodywork includes styling cues that align with these engine manufacturers.
LE MANS PROTOTYPE 2 (LMP2) The Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) is a closed cockpit car developed by four approved constructors. In addition to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, LMP2 cars are eligible to compete in other global series such as the FIA World Endurance Championship, which includes the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.
GT LE MANS (GTLM)
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Utilizing the same technical regulations as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the GTLM cars are the most elite and fastest GT cars on the track. Based on production models, they are engineered to extract the maximum performance possible. The class serves as a true proving ground for leading manufacturers such as BMW, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, and Porsche.
GT DAYTONA (GTD) The GT Daytona cars are enhanced (not defined) by technology and utilize the global FIA-GT3 specification. The GTD class consists of cars from leading manufacturers such as Acura, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lexus, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche.
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Call 800.849.7223 or purchase online at roadatlanta.com Tickets for all events on sale at the gate.
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Michelin Endurance Cup Championship Decider The 22nd Annual Motul Petit Le Mans serves as both the IMSA WeatherTech Championship AND the Michelin Endurance Cup season finales, so this truly is the final battle for the championships. The Michelin Endurance Cup takes place within the season-long IMSA
schedule and tallies points from the four endurance rounds throughout the season – Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen and Michelin Raceway – to decide a
winner. After a total of 52 hours of competition throughout the season, the Michelin Endurance Cup champion will be decided as the checkered flag flies on the 10-hour Motul Petit Le Mans. Purchase your tickets at the discounted advance rate before 5pm September 30th.
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Non-Stop Racing Action During Motul Petit Le Mans Weekend While the 10-hour Motul Petit Le Mans on Saturday, October 12th is the premier event of the weekend, there are three additional racing series also competing for their championships at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta! Wed. – Fri. of race week, fans can witness the title showdowns during the
FOX Factory 120 featuring the Michelin Pilot Challenge, the IMSA Prototype Challenge and the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama. These series are each unique and offer the fans a different kind of racing to experience. You can also expect to see admirable liveries paying homage for
racing history in honor of IMSA’s 50th anniversary this year. – there’s never a dull moment at the 22nd Annual Motul Petit Le Mans and this won’t be an event to miss as we close out both the annual American Le Mans series and the year of IMSA’s 50th!
The Fan Zone boasts vendors with memorabilia and more for sale, entertainment, interactive displays, food trucks, cold drinks, OEM displays and more!
See the likes of Corvette, Acura, Audi, Porsche, BMW, Ford, Ferrari, Cadillac, Lexus, Lamborghini, Mercedes AMG and more fight for the top spot.
The New Michelin Tower Grand Opening Expected at Motul Petit Le Mans
KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE AT ALL EVENTS (when accompanied by a paid adult.)
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Making the most of membership
Dozens of new Chamber members attended an orientation to learn how to make the most of membership. Chamber officers and staff were in attendance offering tips on networking, lead development and growing your business.
Small Business Seminars Tuesday, October 8
Small Business Seminar "Hire Slow, Fire Fast!"
Presented by Tony Paramore, Athens Printing 7:45 am - 9:00 am | Chamber
Become a Chamber CERTIFIED Small Business Partner by simply attending six (6) Small Business Seminars in 2019.
Join long time Chamber supporter Tony Paramore for tips on hiring. “Hire Slow, Fire Fast” is a catch phrase that reminds us to take time and hire the right person. But what about when you need someone immediately? What if you hire the wrong person? Tony will share strategies for hiring someone quickly but also hiring the right person for the job. His goal is for you to leave viewing hiring as an opportunity not a dreaded task. No Charge for Chamber Members; $15 Non-Member.
CERTIFIED Partners Receive
Tuesday, November 12
Small Business Seminars are sponsored by AccessWDUN, Caldwell Electrical Contractors, Gainesville Mechanical and Signs by Tomorrow.
Small Business Seminar
"Key Components of Quality Leadership"
Presented by Joe Moon and Mike Denham of Velocity Technology Partners. 7:45 am - 9:00 am | Chamber No Charge for Chamber Members $15 Non-Members 10
• Certificate of Completion • Certified Small Business Door Decal
• Recognition at a Chamber Board Meeting
• Announcement in the Business Link
Info: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com
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• Hall County announced that Chief Judge by the CDC, the Surgeon General and the FDA. Chief Jay Parrish, Gainesville Police Department, Kathlene F. Gosselin was elected as Chair will describe what we are seeing here in of the Council of Accountability Courts. Gainesville-Hall County. Other presenters Superior Court Judge Bonnie Oliver was elected President of the Board of Trustees for include Deb Bailey, Northeast Georgia Health System; Laurisa Barthen, GA Council on the Georgia Institute of Continuing Judicial Substance Abuse; Adam Raulerson, Laurelwood. Education. Zach Propes, director of Hall The forum is free, open to the public and County Financial Services, has been named Assistant County Administrator of Operations sponsored by Northeast Georgia Health and will take over for Lisa Johnsa, who retires System. drugfreehall.org • Mule Camp Market Festival is Friday October 11 at year end. hallcounty.org - Sunday October 13 on the Historic Gainesville • Laketober Fest at Lake Lanier Olympic Park Square. This annual fall festival showcases is Saturday, October 26. The festival is a various mountain arts and crafts from vendors combination of Food Truck Friday and a craft beer festival. With a twist on Oktoberfest, this all over the U.S., along with top quality country event (5-8pm) will also feature retail vendors and Blue Grass entertainment. The family can enjoy mule rides, live music, and great food, and live music by Caleb Davidson set to the while the kids enjoy the petting zoo and many beautiful fall views of Lake Lanier. $10 entry other activities. The Gainesville Jaycees have fee. lakelanierolympicvenue.org organized this wonderful event since 1993. • The American Red Cross Gainesville gainesvillejaycees.com Community upcoming Blood Drives are • For the past 20+ years, Motul Petit Le Mans has Friday, October 4 and Thursday, October 24 been THE sporting event in the Southeast to (9:00am – 3:00pm) at Gainesville Parks & experience. Don't miss the event, October 9-12, Rec's Martha Hope Cabin, 528 Prior Street with manufacturer and team rivalries, kid’s in Gainesville. Your donation can impact zone, vendors, food trucks, car corrals, camping, up to 3 patients in need. Appointments: Patrón bar, grid walk, autograph sessions and 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org so much more with family-friendly prices, too! (locate the “find a drive” in the upper right The Podium Club is an all-inclusive upscale corner & enter GVILLECOM). hospitality club in the brand-new Michelin • The University of North Georgia (UNG) Tower at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and is ranked 16th among all public regional the ideal place to indulge with food and drink universities in the South on the U.S. News & in a comfortable, climate-controlled setting World Report 2020 Best Colleges list, up four with excellent viewing and live race coverage. spots from last year's ranking. UNG was also • The Annual Farm City Breakfast is Thursday, ranked for the second time on the magazine's November 7 at 7:30am at the North Hall Most Innovative Schools list. ung.edu Community Center. The event is sponsored • Family Opioid Awareness Day at Jaemor by Jackson EMC, Bagwell Insurance and Farm is October 26 (10:00am-2:00pm). Mountain Fresh Creamery and features Will Sponsored by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities' State Bentley, president, Georgia Agribusiness Opioid Response (SOR), the event is open to Council. Former EVP of the 5,500-member Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Bently the public with the first 1,500 guests in free to enjoy lunch and fun fall activities including has been active in local, state and federal policy formulation and agriculture advocacy hayrides, corn maze, pumpkin painting and and has direct lobbying experience in more. Details: 770-535-1050 x 102. Atlanta and Washington, DC. Full breakfast • CenterPoint's Partnership for a Drug Free from Loretta’s. No Charge. Reservations, Hall presents the Dangers of Vaping on UGA Extention Hall County, 770-535-8293. October 10 (6-8pm) at the First Baptist Church Banquet Hall in Gainesville with keynote speaker Merrill Norton, Pharm.D., D.Ph., UGA, who will explain the chemistry of vaping that is causing concerns expressed Email: kwest@ghcc.com
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7:30 am - 1:30 pm | Open to the Public • FREE Community Health Screenings for men & women 18 years and older • Carotid Artery, Glucose, Cholesterol, Triglycerides Testing, Blood Pressure, BMI • No Entry Fee • Open to the Public • Convenient Shuttle Service • No Appointment Needed
HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast
October 16 | 7:30-9:30 am | Gainesville Civic Center The HealthSmart Expo Kickoff Breakfast is October 16 (7:30am9:30am) with Guest Speaker Eric Langshur, NY Times best-selling author of Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing and successful business entrepreneur/CEO. Eric will reveal why it is important to take care of our mental health and wellbeing in the same manner that we care for our physical health. His presentation – Training the Skill of Wellbeing – will focus on a topic that affects us all, in an engaging and interactive session, based not only on his personal experience of seeking wellbeing in his own Eric Langshur hectic life but also on specific data that clearly links productivNY Times Best Selling ity and mental wellbeing. The Chamber's Most Fit Company Author & Co-Founder, Awards in three categories: large (251+ employees), medium Abundant Venture Partners (51-250) and small companies (50 or less) will be presented at the HealthSmart Breakfast. Breakfast Cost: $15 Chamber Members; $20 Non-members. Reservations: 770-532-6206 or make reservations online at GreaterHallChamber.com
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small business development Lunch 'n Learn at the Lake Lanier Olympic Park included an update from James Watson, Park Manager. Front (L-R): Kyle Black and Susan Marshall, Waldrip Real Estate; Kelly Dodson and Elizabeth Shelnutt, The Guest House. Middle (L-R) James Watson, Lake Lanier Olympic Park; Angela Ewers, Rock Goodbye Angel; Roger Grabman; Grab Innovations & Services. Back (L-R) Darryl Workman, South State Bank; Kim Smith, Keller Williams; Amanda Bryce; Rock Goodbye Angel.
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Highland Mountain Water & Coffee Founded in 1981 as Lane's Coffee Service, Highland Mountain Water & Coffee is a local owned supplier of premium spring water, custom labeled bottled water, office coffee services, and water filtration units for businesses. A premier provider of these services throughout North Georgia, Highland Mountain operates its corporate offices and a local distribution facility in Gainesville, a second distribution facility in Atlanta, and a full service bottling plant in Blue Ridge. The Shane Taylor, president, Highland Mountain Water & Coffee. company has been recognized as a Chamber Small Business of the Year and Small Business of the Month and has been an involved member of the Chamber since opening. The company is owned and lead by local entrepreneur, Jan Cooley, while day to day operations are managed by 30-year Highland Mountain veteran, Shane Taylor. 770- 534-8803. highlandmountainwater.com
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REACH OUT you’re not alone.
Join Us on Reach Out Day | October 16 Be an ADVOCATE as we UNITE the community to create awareness of the importance of mental health. We are never alone when we stand together.
How can you be involved? • Reach out to someone who may be struggling
• Take some time for your own mental wellness
• Reach out if you're struggling
• Host your team meetings outside
• Go for a walk during a break
• Host a lunch and learn with a community wellness expert
• Call a friend • Take a breath
The options are endless. Everyone can participate. For more information, to request promotional materials, or tell us how you will be involved, visit unitedwayhallcounty.org/reach-out-day.
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ribbon cuttings
Gibson Cuts
Choices Pregnancy Care Center
Congressman Doug Collins and Lee Koz, Executive Director, Choices Pregnancy Care Center, and the Choices team cut a ribbon at the Flowery Branch facility. Choices Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit center providing free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds as well as low cost STD/STI tests. Choices has served Hall County for over 30 years and has locations in Gainesville and Flowery Branch. Choices Pregnancy Care Center, 3458 Winder Highway, Suite 120 (Robson Crossing Shopping Center), Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 678-928-4360. choicespregnancypartners.org
Jamie and Kashia Gibson, Owners, and Haley Owenby cut the ribbon for Gibson Cuts, a family owned salon in South Hall County. Gibson Cuts is a newly established facility "Where Family Matters," and their team specializes in color, highlights, shampoo, conditioner, natural hair, cuts for kids, as well as men’s cuts and women’s cuts. Gibson Cuts, 4305 Friendship Road, Suite A, Buford, GA 30519. 470-589-1701. GibsonCuts.com
Rachetti's Café & Pizzeria
1819 Tattoo Company
(L-R) Aaron Mitchel, Apprentice; Tom Johnson, Artist; Danny Underwood and Leah Davis, Owners, cut a ribbon at 1819 Tattoo Company, named after the owners' two daughters' birth years. 1819 Tattoo Company provides only the best quality custom tattoos. They take great pride in being the cleanest, nicest and most personable studio around and are grateful to be in business. They extend thanks to all clients, friends and family. 1819 Tattoo Company, 7429 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 678.838.7330. facebook.com/1819tattooco
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The Raciti family – Judy, Danny, Grace (with scissors) and Lydia and staff cut the ribbon for Rachetti’s Café & Pizzeria in Braselton West. Rachetti’s is a family-owned restaurant serving authentic Chicago-style food with Chicago deep-dish pizza, Italian beef, lasagna, soup, bread bowls, American handmade burgers, fresh market salads and more on their menu. Rachetti’s offers daily specials and lunch menu slices, 9 TVs to watch your favorite sports, and a full bar with craft draft beers. Catering and delivery available. 7437 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 470-655-1515. Rachettiscafe.com It's a free service if you're a member of the Chamber. Not a member? Join now, call 770-532-6206.
education
leadership
(Above) Youth Leadership Hall at Riverside Military Academy (RMA) for a Styles of Leadership Program featuring program presenters Dr. Britt Daniel, Executive VP, RMA; Phil Bonelli, Senior VP Commercial Banking, Regions Bank; RMA 1SGT Stephen Peterson and 1SGT Andy Williams; Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard. Thank you Youth Leadership program sponsors: Bitzer US, Inc., Longstreet Café and Riverside Military Academy. Leadership Hall's Lake Life Day began with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team then Dragon Boat racing at Lake Lanier Olympic Park followed by a lake cruise on the Margaritaville, with a presentation by historian David Coughlin. Renee Carden, Lake Lanier CVB, talked about promoting Lake Lanier, and Stanton Collins, Team USA, explained his journey to secure a position on the Olympic kayak team. Dale Caldwell, Chattahoochee Riverkeepers, gave fascinating details on keeping our lake clean. Thank you Leadership Stanton Collins, Team USA; John Baxter, Deep Roots Landscape; Lee Towns, Hall program sponsors: McDonald’s of Northeast Georgia, Gainesville Parks & Recreation, Margaritaville at Lanier Lee Towns State Farm Agency, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. Islands, Georgia Power and Keller Williams-The Good Life Group.
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Networking & Lead Development Many thanks to the Chattahoochee Country Club for hosting the September Business After Hours.
Wednesday, October 16
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Gainesville Civic Center 7:30am – 1:30pm Free Community Health Screenings
Business After Hours at Chattahoochee Country Club in September (L-R): Ron Bracewell, BatesCarter; Jennifer Cato, Vaughan Smith and Matthew Collins, Chattahoochee Country Club; Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber. Don't miss Business After Hours on October 10 at Conditioned Air Systems and on November 12 at Brenau University. Then, Business Before Hours on November 12 at Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar Law Office in Gainesville.
Business After Hours Thursday, October 10 | 5-7 pm
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Screenings for men & women 18 years and older Glucose, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Carotid Artery, Blood Pressure, BMI No Entry Fee • Free Shuttle • Open to the Public
Free Wellness Seminars
Employee Wellbeing
10:15 - 11:00 am - Chattahoochee Room Gainesville Civic Center Donna Anderson, Director of Employee Wellbeing at Northeast Georgia Health System, will provide information for employers on connecting wellbeing to employee retention, engagement and business success.
Community Health Services 11:15 - 12:00 pm - Chattahoochee Room Gainesville Civic Center
Cindy Levi, CEO of Avita Community Partners, will present a continuum of behavioral health services available across the lifespan. These services are offered through Avita, Georgia’s safety net provider in Hall County.
Annual Tailgate Party with The Varsity!
Mental Health and Wellness is the focus of the HealthSmart Expo this year as we seek to educate the community and promote services for better care for each and every citizen.
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