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Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Where a sterile environment can still feel warm. At Piedmont Newnan, we’ve made a promise: To provide you with world-class care that still feels down to earth. Our doctors, nurses and staff understand that true healing comes not only from advanced medical technology, but from a warm, caring touch. Perhaps it’s the reason that for more than 100 years, people have been choosing Piedmont. It’s

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Phil Aaron

Candace LaForge

Letter from the Chairman and President As Coweta County faces its share of the current global economic challenge, area businesses are looking for ways to operate more efficiently, plan more effectively, and identify opportunities that often emerge in “down” times. How well our businesses fare has a direct impact on how Coweta County as a whole weathers this challenging period. Fortunately, Coweta businesses have a strong resource at the ready to supply the networking opportunities, training, and advocacy that can help them survive and thrive in almost any economy — the NewnanCoweta Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is a central resource for some of the best thinking about business operations, economic development, and community building from local and national experts. When businesses are engaged in the Chamber, they’re part of a powerful engine for maintaining and improving the quality of life for all Coweta residents. So, as you look ahead into 2009 and beyond, we encourage you to “Think Chamber” — as a partner for your business success and as an asset for our entire community. We’re a great resource, and we’re committed to serving Coweta County. Together, we’ve got what it takes to succeed in 2009 and enjoy economic prosperity far into the future. Phil Aaron State Farm Insurance 2008 Chamber Chair

Candace LaForge Chamber President

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Why Your Chamber Should Be Top-of-Mind Our Mission Promote an environment in which Chamber members and the community can realize economic prosperity.

How we make a difference By delivering valuable services to our members that keep them informed and connected to our community n By setting high standards and cultivating strong leadership inside and outside the Chamber n By supporting economic development in Coweta County n By advocating for Coweta County in the region and at the state level n

How will YOU ‘Think Chamber’? Most of us here in Coweta County benefit in some way from the Chamber of Commerce, even if we don’t realize it. When you go into your favorite restaurant, bookstore or boutique, look and see if you can find a Chamber of Commerce member decal. If you see one, it likely means that the business you choose to do business with is one that cares a great deal about our community and wants to see our county grow and prosper in a way that’s wise and wellthought-out. That Chamber member logo also indicates that the business you visit is most likely led by people who understand that there is a strong connection between what is best for the community at large and what is best for the businesses that thrive there. In other words, when you patronize a business that is a member of the NewnanCoweta Chamber of Commerce, you’re taking part in a team effort of community support that is much broader than what you may see. Chamber Members know that we’re all in this economy together — and they wouldn’t have it any other way. If you have a business that is not a member of the Chamber,

I heartily invite you to join us in 2009. And as you make choices each day about the businesses you visit, I encourage you to “Think Chamber.” It’s a great way to support this community we all share! Jan Alligood Georgia Power Company 2009 Chamber Chair

Why businesses think we’re a smart investment Simply put, the Chamber helps businesses become more prosperous. Our programs, information sharing, coalition-building, advocacy and networking opportunities are unequalled in Coweta County. The Chamber is the only local, comprehensive, one-stop resource for growing a business, spurring individual careers, and contributing to the overall economic prosperity and well-being of our community.

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2008 Chamber Accomplishments — The Year in Review 2008 was a banner year for the Chamber. We honed our internal operations while creating more and better resources for our members and digging deep into issues that matter for Coweta’s future. Here is a quick look at the year’s “Top 10”:

Economic Prosperity Developed Economic Planning Tool for Coweta

Dr. Stephanie Burns, President, and opportunities facing each CEO, and Chairman of the Board sector. Featured industries included: Hospitality, Financial, of Dow Corning. Retail, Real Estate/Developers, Manufacturing and Healthcare. Offered Business

Perspective on a Public Referendum

Created and gave a Supported the passage of the comprehensive planning tool to seven-day alcohol sales Special the county to aid in projecting Referendum. The Chamber based future growth issues and financial its support on its core mission — to promote an environment in position in county. which Chamber members and the community can realize economic Gathered and Shared prosperity. Also, partnered with the Newnan Convention Authority Economic Data Conducted an economic to gather data to assess the assessment of the current status financial feasibility of constructing of the county and hosted an a conference center complex in Economic Summit to share the City of Newnan. assessment results.

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Featured presentations by 10 Coweta entrepreneurs at Early Explored the Needs of Bird Forums. Launched the Industry Sectors Women’s ETC! program and the Hosted a series of industry Executive Women's program, roundtable discussions during highlighted by a presentation by 2008 to learn about the challenges

Provided Valuable Training Offered professional training, targeted to entrepreneurs, in the areas of networking and customer service to help add value to our members’ bottom line.

toward refurbishing this very important, 20-year old community asset and ensuring that it can continue to be a place of pride for our members and community.

Invested in MemberCentric Software Focused on increasing value to members by transitioning to a software program that adds new member-serving tools to the

Chamber website, including the Hot Deals Member Marketplace and job postings.

Celebrated our 60th Anniversary Celebrated six decades of solid performance and marked the anniversary with the creation of three new awards: Prosperity Award, Volunteer of the Year, and Ambassador of the Year.

Created Easier Dues Payment Options Made it easier for members to manage cash flow by breaking membership dues into small payments through a monthly bank draft option.

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The 2008 Shareholder Celebration marked a huge milestone for the Chamber our 60th anniversary. More than 200 members celebrated the moment at the Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center.

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Chamber Events

High Noon: For a fast, efficient way to build networks and meet new contacts, there s nothing better way than Networking at Noon. This monthly speed networking event hosted more than 300 people in 2008.

It’s a Jungle In There: The 2008 Grand Adventure took the Chamber s traditional bowling fundraiser to new heights by highlighting the new glow-in-the-dark mini golf course at Junction Lanes. 20 teams raised almost $10,000 for the Chamber s operating fund.

Alive After Five: For many, the best networking happens over food and cocktails. The Chamber s monthly Business After Hours brought hundreds of members and guests out to the 12 local businesses that served as hosts during the year. BigExpo! The 2008 BigExpo, held at The Summit Healthplex, sold out in record time. No wonder, with so many high-caliber Coweta businesses there to highlight their products and services!

Celebrating 60 Years:The 2008 Shareholder Celebration marked a huge milestone for the Chamber our 60th anniversary. More than 200 members celebrated the moment at the Coweta County Fairgrounds and Conference Center.

Leadership Abounds: Eighteen Coweta citizens graduated in the 2008 class of Leadership Coweta, armed with new knowledge about what makes up our county s quality of life and ready to do their part to preserve and enhance it.

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Members in the Know: The Chamber communicated with its members through its monthly Quick Connect newsletter, keeping members up-to-date Big Questions Answered at Big “O”: Every quarter in 2008, new members to about important and timely the Chamber asked questions and learned all of the benefits of membership at the Big O New Member Orientation. events.

Entrepreneurial Early Birds: The Chamber s monthly Early Bird Forums featured presentations from leading Coweta entrepreneurs in 2008, as part of our special Prosperity Series.

Money From the Sky: The Chamber s 2008 annual Golf Classic at Canongate at White Oak in May featured something new: a golf-balls dropped from a helicopter in a raffle with a grand prize of $1,000 cash and two round-trip tickets on AirTran.

It Pays to Play: The Chamber s 2008 annual Golf Classic, which hosted 200 players and 100

exhibitors and raised a total of $50,000 for the Chamber s operating fund. A member of Dr. Michael Rayburn s team, above, won the grand prize for the golf ball drop.

Legislative Roundtables: United States Senator Johnny Isakson was the featured presenter at the Chamber s annual Legislative Roundtable in August. The Legislative Roundtable offers Coweta citizens as chance to meet and A Cut Above the Rest: Piedmont Physicians Group was voted the 2008 Chamber Member hear directly from public serof the Year by their peers for their contributions to the community. vants in an intimate venue.

Eggs & Issues: Politics and policy took center stage at the Chamber s periodic Eggs & Issues breakfast forums.

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2008 New Chamber Members A&A Custom Imprinting, Inc. ADP (Automatic Data Processing) Addresses of Distinction Aerotek Aflac – Donna Thomas Alexander Communities Allstate Insurance-Raymond Huff Alterra Networks American Office Products & Printers Applied Industrial Technologies Artisan Jewelry Company Asian Chef Benevestco, Inc. Biz Magazine Resources for Entrepreneurs Blalock Lakes Bloodhound Investigative Services, Inc. BodyPlex BrandAffix, LLC Bruster's Ice Cream / Nathan's Bug Busters USA Building Specialties Harvey Burger Business Essentials, LLC Buzzzz'N Magazines - Jarrard & Company CW Solutions, Inc. Camp Kids Academy Cardinal Sanitation Cardiovascular Consultants of Georgia, P.C. Carter Langley Design Charter Schools USA - Georgia City of Grantville Countrywide Bank, FSB Coweta County Convention & Visitors Bureau Coweta County Republican Party Coweta Machine & Fabrication, Inc. Coweta-Fayette EMC Natural Gas Creative Awards, LLC Crossroads Chiropractic - A Family Wellness Center Curves D. R. Horton, Inc. DeWitt & Company, Inc. Dental Care Center of Newnan

Design & Sublimation DiscountCall.com, Inc. Divine By Design Dynamic Edge Technologies, Inc. Edible Arrangements Elite Social Planning, LLC Family Friend Animal Hospital & Pet Lodge, PC Fantastic Sams Flava D'Lite General Nutrition Centers Gandy Glover Group O Companies-Packaging Division Happy Ending Barber Salon Hastings Entertainment Healey Weatherholtz Properties/Peachtree City Marketplace Healthfield Hospice High Desert Promotions Home Helpers of GA & AL Hooters of America, Inc. Hudson Properties, Inc. Huntington Learning Center Icon Restoration Inches-A-Weigh Java Tropico Coffee House J.K. Boatwright & Co., PC Jen-Tek Graphics Joe Griffin Body Shop, Inc. Eileen Evans Realty Inc., Keller Williams Realty Connections KenWen Designs, Inc. Knox Co., Inc. Kool Kidz Foundation, Inc. La Hacienda LeFleur Florist and Design Lily Pad Consignment, LLC Lion's Den Portable Toilets MaMa Lucia's Restaurant Maaco Maguire's Family & Friends Mary Kay Cosmetics – Amy Biendicho Mathnasium of Newnan McDonald's Wei McDonald McNeal Family Foundation Motel 6

Mr. T's Cleaning Service My Chef Mel, Inc. My Father's House Foundation, Inc. Nanston Dental Group, PC Newnan Classical School, Inc. Newnan Computers, LLC Newnan MRI Newnan-Coweta Lions Club Ni's Oriental Buffet NuLink O'Reilly Auto Parts Onboard Now Paper Moon Productions, Inc. Peachtree Marketing Group, LLC Phillips Dental Piedmont Physicians Group Precision Grading ProMo Colors, Inc. Processing Solutions Professional Consultants, Inc. Quality Insurance Concepts Quantum Commercial Real Estate RBC Bank Ready Mix USA Red Door Interiors Redeemed Family Worship Center Resolve Pest Control, Inc. Ronny D. Jones Enterprises, Inc. Russom Trucking, Inc. SOURCE Care Management Savannah Court Scanlon Engineering Services, Inc. Schachle Benefit Services, Inc. Score Indoor Sports Sentry Anesthesia Management Sentry Medical Billing Service Master Total Clean Servpro Sew Exclusive Embroidery, LLC Shane's Rib Shack Shenandoah Electrical Services, Inc. Sherwin Williams #2562 Sherwin Williams #2973 Simply Sweet Supplies Smile Center of Fayette Southeast Awnings State Farm Insurance Companies Ronnie Lewis State Farm Agency

Mathnasium opened a center in Newnan at 318-B Newnan Crossing Bypass and can be reached at 770.683.3338. Stillwood Farms Apartments Summit Healthplex Pharmacy Texas Roadhouse The Preserve at Greison Trail The UPS Store The Weinmeister Company Home Design Center Tneve, Inc. Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse Robin Tornow Tradewind, LLC Treasured Visions Photography Tri-State Realty Group, LLC Two Men and a Truck Unihealth Source Newnan United Hospice Newnan United Rentals Valpak Visiting Angels

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‘Think Chamber’ for Coweta’s Economy In 2008, the economy was at the forefront for everyone, including the Chamber of Commerce. We helped local businesses and policymakers share information about shortterm economic conditions while keeping a focus on our county’s long-term economic potential.

Addressing the Needs of Local Businesses The Chamber’s series of Industry Roundtables, held throughout 2008, brought representatives together to discuss current challenges, advantages to doing business in Coweta County, and their concerns and hopes for the future. Roundtable groups included financial services, “big-box” retail, independent retail, hospitality, real estate, manufacturing and healthcare. While all groups shared concerns about the economy, they were also extremely positive about the nature of consumers in Coweta County and the relationships they formed with residents. Participants were also interested in pursuing responsible, well-planned development to accommodate Coweta’s growth. The executive summary is available at www.newnancowetachamber.org.

Understanding Coweta’s Economic Potential To be good stewards of our economy, we must understand our assets, our challenges, and — most importantly — our potential. In October, the Chamber hosted an Economic Summit, featuring William H. Fruth, an economist from POLICOM Corporation. Mr. Fruth shared data he collected about the Coweta County economy and how it compared to other areas in the state and the nation. He also shared recommendations about how Coweta County can successfully grow its economy. (His presentation is available on the Chamber website. The POLICOM study was sponsored by Atlanta Gas Light, AT&T, Coweta-Fayette EMC, Georgia Power and Newnan Utilities.

Creating Marketing Opportunities for Members The Chamber always looks for ways to help members increase their potential for marketing their businesses. In

2008, we introduced a particularly effective tool via the Chamber website — an online marketplace where members can communicate directly with one another about their products and services. The new feature also includes a jobs listing, where members can

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Enhanced Investors Platinum: Ashley Park, Media Production Group, Canongate Golf Clubs, Newnan Utilities Gold: Pattillo, SouthTowne Motors of Newnan, Bank of Coweta Silver: Cargill, Crain-Headley, Forestar Real Estate Group, Georgia Power, Piedmont

Physicians Group, West Central Technical College, Yamaha, Five Star Renovation, Pope and Land Bronze: Alterra Networks, Beck Building Services, Cardiovascular Consultants of Georgia, PC, Sign & Graphic Solutions, WOW Advertising.Net

2008 Board of Directors

Committee Chairs Phil Aaron, State Farm Insurance, Golf Classic Dee Dee Bogolin, J. Smith Lanier, Leadership Coweta Larry Callahan, Pattillo, Economic Prosperity Reta Origer, Country Inn and Suites, Ambassadors Chair Jenny Fritz, Southern Community Bank, BigExpo Todd Hall, Delta Community Credit Union, Public Policy Maryann Bell, CowetaFayette EMC, Bowling Tournament Vicki Kaiser, Piedmont Healthcare, Membership & Marketing Chair Mark Fritz, Bank of Coweta, Entrepreneurs in Thrive in Coweta Chair

Chamber Staff Team Executive Assistant & Receptionist, Valerie Ward Membership Sales Coordinator, Cissy Wilkinson Event Coordinator, Monica Millians Technology Coordinator, Mary Tomlinson Membership, Marketing and Communications Vice President, Lesley Barber President, Candace LaForge

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Congratulations to 2008 Award Winners Chamber’s 2008 Volunteer of the Year Sherry Mitchell is an individual that has made a significant impact in many ways. She exudes energy, passion and commitment and embraces each challenge with a mantra that is best described as doing “Whatever it Takes” by going above and beyond the imaginable. She tirelessly connects our Chamber members to each other and our resources

2008 Ambassador of the Year Mitchell Hecht was selected as the 2008 Ambassador of the Year. He is an individual that consistently gives of his time and his peers know him as one of the most dependable volunteers. This past year he accepted the opportunity to co-chair one of the Chamber's most important committees — Networking at Noon. He was instrumental in its success and has done an outstanding job. He has led the group through reorganization and helped re-focus the Ambassador’s efforts.

Chamber Member of the Year: Piedmont Physicians Group Chamber Member of the Year award recognized a business that has contributed to the growth and prosperity of the Chamber community. This is the first year to present this prestigious award. Through an extensive nomination process, the recipient was selected by their peers. From participation in events to investing people, time and financial resources.,PPG remains a vital force in the Chamber of Commerce. They utilize the Chamber’s marketing opportunities to expand their visibility as they continue to grow. Their internal expectation is something we can all learn from. They are committed to being active Chamber members. Simply put, they live “Think Chamber Members First.”

Lynda Wolters embodies the message of Winston Churchill which says, “we make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.” We are all blessed by working with this individual that offers so much of her self by being consistently proactive and dependable. Words like compassionate, sincere and caring come to mind that define her unique personality.

2008 Prosperity Award Winners Piedmont Newnan Hospital for investing significantly in the community. Our community is very excited by the prospect of being a regional healthcare facility. This state of the art facility is expected to bring much anticipated medical services and employment opportunities. Main Street Newnan for promoting a thriving downtown business community. We are fortunate to have an organization which generates publicity and interest in our community. We applaud the staff and volunteers of Main Street Newnan for their outstanding efforts. Central Educational Center for ensuring a viable 21st Century workforce. We are blessed to have CEC in our community

working with industry to meet the current and future needs of our businesses. Grenzebach Corporation for investing in the community through expansion. In 1990, Grenzebach Corporation’s facility was 6,000 square feet. With their expansion of their Newnan facility, Grenzebach is now 125,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. Rite Aid Distribution for investing in the community through expansion. Rite Aid currently services more than 200 stores from their Coweta locations and is one of Coweta’s top 25 taxpayers.

efforts to utilize local merchants and citizens to support our local economy by “Thinking Coweta” first. Redneck Gourmet for investing in the community through expan-

sion. This home-grown local business branched out this past year within community by opening their second location in Senoia. We appreciate their efforts which enhance the quality of life of our residents and visitors.

Yokogawa Corporation for investing in the community through expansion. Yokogawa recently celebrated 27 years in Coweta County. Yokogawa’s estimated impact during the past 27 years is $2.5 billion. Yokogawa has recently experience a period of tremendous growth with the refurbishment of a new state-of-the-art engineering facility, the Atlanta engineering center. Dillards’ for enhancing the community’s quality of life. Dillard’s is the key anchor store for Ashley Park that continues to draw people and businesses to our region. We appreciate their continuing

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