February 2013 Momentum Magazine

Momentum

FEBRUARY 2013

G R E AT E R R O M E C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

New York Times Best-Selling Author

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Momentum

February 2013

G R E AT E R R O M E C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

Table of Contents

Published by:

Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce 1 Riverside Parkway Rome, Georgia 30161 Momentum (USPS 395-030) Published monthly by the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, 1 Riverside Parkway, Rome, GA 30161.

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All content by: Blake Buford Communications Coordinator For Advertising and Editorial Information: 706-291-7663

On the Cover:

In this Issue...

Letter from the Chairman.................................................... 4 Upcoming Community Events.......................................... 4

Feature:

TSB Loss Control Consultants Inc. .............................6-7 Redmond Regional Medical Center..........................8-9

Small Business Spotlight:

DermaTran.................................................................. 10-11

Newcomer Profile: Dr. Jeff Bearden: Superintendent of Rome City Schools........................ 12 Confluence............................................................................. 13 Young Professional Love.................................................. 14

Membership Report:

New Members and Renewals........................................ 17 Launches/Relaunches....................................................... 18 Advertiser’s Index/Chamber Events............................. 19

What’s That Project: Chris Anderson is the Keynote Speaker for Confluence 2013. Anderson served as Editor-in-Chief of Wired magazine from 2001 to 2012. Before joining Wired, he served as Business and Technology Editor at The Economist. He is the author of Makers: The New Industrial Revolution.

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Dear Reader, Exciting things are happening in Rome and Floyd County! 2013 will be a great year and we are delighted to share our community with you. The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce takes great pride in providing this publication to introduce you to our membership, manufacturers, small businesses and community.

This issue features TSB Loss Control Consultants Inc., Redmond Regional Medical Center and a spotlight on DermaTran. This edition also features this month’s New Members and Renewals. Don’t forget to take a look at the Community Calendar and experience the vibrancy of Rome and Floyd County for yourself.

As Chairman of the Chamber’s 2013 Board of Directors, I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit the Chamber of Commerce located at 1 Riverside Parkway and meet the Chamber staff. You will find an incredible group that is truly committed to the future of Rome and Floyd County.

Sincerely,

Doc Kibler State Mutual Insurance Company 2013 Chairman of the Board Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

Community Events February 2013 21

The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce presents: Confluence Business After Hours/Makers Bazaar Location: 336 Broad Street, Suite 300 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Event Description: Explore several inventions and projects by local makers and corporate research departments, hosted at 7hills Makerspace. Attendance is included in the Confluence registration. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres provided.

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The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce presents: Confluence innovate. inspire. invent.

Location: Historic Desoto Theatre Time: Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Event Description: Two days of inspiration, innovation, and motivation for leaders, technologists, educators, entrepreneurs, students and artists. Confluence will feature opening keynote speaker Chris Anderson, former Editor-in-Chief of Wired magazine and two-time New York Times best-selling author.

Visit the Chamber Calendar at www.romega.com to reserve your spot today!

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The Rome Symphony Orchestra presents: “A Symphony of Chocolate” Location: 436 Broad Street Forrest Place Ballrooms Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Event Description: Chocolate and wine – need we say more? Please go to www.romesymphony.org for more details and to purchase your ticket today!

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The Pregnancy Center of Rome presents: “Friends for LIFE Fund Raising Banquet” Location: The Forum - Downtown Rome Time: 6:30 p.m.

Event Description: Join this year’s guest speaker John Ensor, pastor, author and President of PassionLife, in raising money for a great cause.

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TSB Loss Control Consultants Inc.

Located on the outskirts of Rome at 3940 Morton Bend Road, TSB Loss Control Consultants Inc. might be one of the coolest places you never knew existed. TSB Loss Control Consultants is an emergency service training organization situated on 328 acres of land. It is a progressive emergency services training organization providing comprehensive training for emergency response personnel and those responsible for managing, organizing and/or directing emergency response activities. Translation: They train workers in fire fighting, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, emergency medical services and so much more.

“What makes TSB that much better is that the training we provide to each group here is unique,” said Curtis Doyle, President and CEO. “There are no generic programs here; each group that enrolls has a program designed specifically for the needs of that group.”

The learning environment is something Brad Doyle, Director of Operations, cited for TSB’s success. “We have a great instructor-to-trainee ratio. It’s sometimes as low as 1:2 instructors to students and never as high as 1:5. The low instructor/ trainee ratios helps each trainee get the instruction and attention they deserve.”

The plethora of training activities available makes great use of all of TSB’s resources.

The area is equipped with search and rescue towers, underground tunnels that can be flooded for confined space

“There’s a reason people come here from all over the world!”- Brad Doyle

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“No generic programs here, everything is customized specifically for the needs of each group.” - Curtis Doyle rescues, a multi-level sprinkler protected burn building, and classrooms for traditional teaching and emergency medical response training.

“We get people here from all over the world,” said Curtis Doyle. “We’ve had clients come from as far as Germany, China, Korea, Australia, Puerto Rico and Trinidad. I truly believe the training we offer here in Rome can’t be matched anywhere else.”

With all the water that is needed for their fire training, TSB is very active in trying to lower their environmental footprint. “We have a great filter system that reuses the water again and again,” said Brad Doyle. “It captures the rainwater and we use that, too.”

How was it named? TSB was named after Curtis Doyle’s three children, Tara, Summer and Brad. Find out more information on TSB Loss Control Consultants Inc. in the Chamber’s business directory located at www.romega.com.

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Redmond Regional

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John Quinlivan, CEO

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Georgia Trend Magazine recently named Redmond Regional Medical Center as the “Top Medium-Sized Hospital” in Georgia. The magazine published its 2012 list of Georgia’s Top Hospitals in the December issue.

The recognition was based on publicly available information through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services which include “quality of care, patient satisfaction, mortality and readmission statistics and data on hospital-acquired infections and conditions.”

“The Redmond team of doctors, nurses, technicians and support staff are truly exceptional,” said John Quinlivan, Redmond Chief Executive Officer. “Our recognition as Georgia’s best mediumsized hospital is a reflection of our staff’s dedication to their patients and commitment to their professions. I can’t tell you how proud I am to be associated with them.”

Beemal Shah, Chief Operating Officer for Redmond, attributed the recognition to the patientcentered culture. “The patient is always the main priority. Combine that with a team-oriented staff and you get something really special here.”

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In addition to mediumsized hospitals (151-399 beds), of friends and family to honor those affected by cancer. the magazine also ranked Teaching Hospitals, Large Hospitals (more than 400 beds), Small Hospitals (fewer than 150 beds) and Critical Access Hospitals (rural community hospitals).

“Redmond’s top ranking is the result of a comprehensive analysis by Georgia Trend Magazine of hospital quality and service data. Our Beemal Shah, patients increasingly use this information when they select Redmond Chief Operating Officer as their hospital of choice. It likely plays a strong factor in the growth of patients we’ve seen from outside our area who come to Redmond for their healthcare provider,” said Quinlivan.

In 2012, Redmond was also named one of the nation’s top performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America, for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. Find out more information on Redmond Regional Medical Center in the Chamber’s business directory located at www.romega.com.

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Small Business Spotlight:

“We are Committed to Decreasing Patient’s Pain.” This is the stated goal of DermaTran Health Solutions of Rome.

DermaTran, a compounding pharmacy that focuses on topical pain control, opened its doors in May 2012.

Lisa Harris, RPh, Pharmacist-in-Charge, said part of DermaTran’s mission was to decrease opiate usage. “Our ultimate goal is to change the way doctors treat chronic pain.”

How does it work? DermaTran creates individually prescribed topically applied creams.

They address difficult-to-treat pain conditions by applying multiple classes of medicine directly to the affected area, because chronic pain is a result of numerous processes that need to be addressed. The small amount of medication

reaching the bloodstream minimizes the threat of serious adverse events or addiction.

Harris said the environment at DermaTran is much different than other pharmacies. “It’s very different because we’re treating people who have done the hydrocodones and the oxycodones and still have issues. This is an alternative for them,” Harris said. “We have so many patients that call us back and say they are so thankful for an alternative for pain that works for them.” An additional distinction is the patient surveying process and patient assessment nurses working to improve the patient’s outcomes.

Rob Gussenhoven, PharmD, a licensed pharmacist in Alabama and California and owner of DermaTran, has been compounding for over

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three decades. “DermaTran is a compounding pharmacy that meets needs that can’t be met by commercially available products,” said Gussenhoven. “What we’re really doing is customizing specific creams to the patients’ conditions.”

Gussenhoven chose to focus on the topical delivery of medication for treating pain because he believes technology advancements have revolutionized the industry. “We’re utilizing technology with a clinical research organization to do data analytics to better determine and define what creams work best for what conditions and what type of side effects we may be seeing,” Gussenhoven said. “We’re taking a much more scientific approach to the treatment of pain. We are treating pain at the source of the pain as opposed to the perception of pain

within the brain,” Gussenhoven said. Initial patient surveys as reported by Patient Outcome Analytics are showing that you don’t have the

typical side effect of drowsiness. In fact, only 2.2% of patients are showing any adverse side effects, and all are relatively minor such as rashes or irritation.

“DermaTran does not mass produce its topical creams, but each cream is created by a specific prescription for each patient. You always have to have the triad in place, the pharmacy, physician and patient,” Gussenhoven said.

DermaTran, headquartered in West Rome, employs 155 people over three locations in three states.

Find out more information on DermaTran in the Chamber’s business directory located at www.romega.com.

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Newcomer Profile Dr. Jeff Bearden

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After months of deliberation and sifting through 30 serious candidates, Rome City Schools selected Dr. Jeff Bearden as their new school superintendent. Bearden’s career began at age 21 when he joined the Air Force and was stationed in northern Maine. He coached basketball and was hired to teach Language Arts. It was then he realized he wanted to continue to work with young people. Before moving to Fayette County, GA, he was superintendent of the Maine School Administrative District 35 and was an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He later served as superintendent in Fayette County.

Bearden’s new job is a complex one. As superintendent of Rome City Schools, he works to manage budgets, monitor the construction of the Anna K. Davie School, oversee the overall employment of the schools and be heavily involved in city school transportation proposals.

“It’s a multi-faceted job,” said Bearden. “Each day is different but the quality of the education programs will always be a top priority.”

One of Bearden’s top goals is to see the integration of technology in classrooms.

“We should capitalize on what young people know about technology and use that to better education.

Technology is becoming more and more accessible while students are becoming that much more tech savvy. Technology can make education more relevant for kids. At the least, it is a conversation I look forward to having with students and the community.”

Welcome to Rome , Dr. Bearden!

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Formerly known as the Spectrum of Technology Symposium, now rebranded and reworked, Confluence will be the eighth event of its kind held in Rome. This symposium was created by the Future Industries Initiative of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce. This initiative is the result of Rome-Floyd 20/20, our community-wide strategic plan, and serves to identify innovation- and technology-related opportunities for the community. The vision of Confluence is to help create a culture of innovation & creative problem solving: through exposure to inspiring ideas, businesses, and processes, by bringing together leaders, technologists, and entrepreneurs and showcasing new ideas and experiences. 2013 Chairman of the Board Doc Kibler, State Mutual Insurance Company, felt Confluence is poised to be the premiere technology-focused business event in all of Georgia this year.

“The group of speakers we have here is phenomenal!” stated Kibler.

“Just listening to a single presenter is worth the cost of the ticket, but we are truly lucky to have such a unique and accomplished group.”

Keynote speaker Chris Anderson, former Editor-in-Chief of Wired magazine, joined the panel because of his connection with the mission of Confluence. “My hope is that society can become a culture of innovation and problem solving,” said Anderson. “Confluence has that same mission.”

For more information please visit www.romega.com.

Keynote Speaker Chris Anderson

Presenting

Chris Anderson, CEO 3D Robotics; Former Editor-in-Chief of Wired Magazine; NY Times Best-Selling Author of Long Tail & Makers: The New Industrial Revolution.

Earl Robinson, Manufacturing Operations Analyst, The Boeing Co. Stephen Fleming, Vice President, Georgia Institute of Technology

Amy Cortese, Award-Winning Journalist and Author of Locavesting David Parker, Founder and CEO of Parker FiberNet

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Couple Who Fell In Love At Young Professionals Of Rome “It was in November of 2011, we had both

my table and our eyes met. I knew right then recently moved to Rome and were in similar and there he was the guy for me. We spent places in life. I was still getting to know Rome the entire night talking and enjoying when my friend of eight years, and Sam’s cothe event, it was a night that forever changed worker, kept telling me about this guy I should our lives. Within four months we were meet. I kept dismissing it until she convinced engaged and married shortly after that.” me to go to one of the Greater Rome - Crissy Duncan on meeting and eventually Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Young Professionals’ marrying Sam Duncan, GA Power, Plant events. She convinced him to go as well and Hammond, the man she met at Young that’s when I saw him. I noticed him as soon Professionals of Rome. as he walked in the door. He made his way to February 2013 14 feb13 momentum.indd 14

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Congratulations Retired Rome Coca-Cola executive W. Frank Barron, Jr. was presented with the H.G. “Pat” Pattillo Honorary Membership Award from Leadership Georgia at the 40th Annual Leadership Georgia Gala and Alumni Awards.

Mr. Barron is only the third recipient of the award. It is presented to an individual who has never participated in a Leadership Georgia class but has supported the program immensely. The Leadership Georgia program deals with major issues confronting our state.

A former Greater Rome Chamber Chairman of the Board, Mr. Barron applauded the program’s mission by stating, “I’ve always been a strong supporter of Leadership Georgia.

It was conceived to take young leaders in the state and introduce them to the intricacies of state government, private industry, tourism, and places of historical significance.”

“So many leaders and innovators in Rome have gone through the program,” Barron said. “Overall it’s been a phenomenal thing!”

Eric Labbe Congratulations Eric Labbe, Cartridge World of Rome, for earning the Ambassador of the Quarter Award. Eric attended multiple ribbon cuttings to support his fellow Chamber Members. Eric has been a Chamber Ambassador for three years, a member of the Business EXPO Committee and also chaired the Education and Workforce Committee in 2012.

Thank you, Eric, for your continued support and dedication.

Hillshire Brands Congratulations Hillshire Brands for completing 2,000,000 man hours without any lost time accidents!

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Crowd Pleazin Entertainment

Listing and Selling Rome for over 17 years!

Call me today… I’ll work for you!

Cindy Green

D.J. & Karaoke *Private Parties

*Picnics/Weddings/Reunions

*Restaurant/Night Club Entertainment

*Special Events

155 Terri Lane Adairsville, GA 30103 Phone: (770) 608-6364 Contact: Susan Pope Email: klady215@aol.com

HONORING GOD with excellence!

unity christian school

Cindy Green (706)409-1793 cindy@callromehome.com

The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce thanks their Partners In Prosperity Major Investors:

Dual accreDitation www.acsi.org

www.sacs.org

•Pre-K 3 through 12th grades •College Preparatory •Biblical Worldview •Athletic Program

2960 New Calhoun Hwy NE • Rome, GA www.unitychristianschool.org • (706) 292-0700

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New Members - Welcome!

The Babcock Agency, LLC Mr. Bob Babcock 107 W. 8th Avenue Rome, GA 30161 (706) 236-9355

DOLL Ms. Jennifer Baxter 315 Riverside Pkwy., NE, Suite 120 Rome, GA 30161 (706) 622-7115

www.thebabcockagency.net

www.dollrome.com

Brand RED Studios

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Mr. Ryan Simmons 9A Hummingbird Place, NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 343-8181

Ms. Ashley Segall 3139 Cobb Pkwy.

Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 974-0272

www.brandredstudios.com

www.libertymutual.com

Comcast Spotlight

Pizza Hut Lindale

Mr. Michael Plato 125 Town Park Drive, NW, Suite 125 Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 559-2209

Mr. Kamran Kurani 5 N. 4th Street, SE Lindale, GA 30147 (404) 462-8191

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Renewals Blackmon & Weldon Dentistry of Rome Clean Air America, Inc. Little Caesars William S. Davies Shelter, Inc. Eagle Rock North Distributing Company Pro Systems Clean Care Thermal Seal Duct

Tanner Electrical Contractors, Inc. Mercy Senior Care Merrill Lynch Thank you for your continued support MoreSpace Storage Solutions and commitment to the Chamber’s Rummel Stampings, Inc. Mission: To Promote Prosperity in Kyle Rush, DMD, PC The Season Rome and Floyd County for and Winthrop West Senior Living Through its Business Membership!”

Smith-Evans Supply Co. Become a member today!

Etowah Employment Contact Lindy Lee, Membership Director, Advanced Steel Technology at llee@romega.com for more information.

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Launches/Relaunches Rome Redmond Wellness Center

The City of Rome and Redmond Regional Medical Center celebrate the opening of their joint employee wellness center located at 2112 Shorter Avenue, Suite 240.

John Quinlivan, CEO of Redmond, and Mayor Evie McNiece cut the ribbon for the new center.

InSphere Insurance Solutions

Jean Linos of InSphere Insurance Solutions celebrates their opening with a ribbon cutting.

Roman Trading, LLC

Roman Trading, LLC celebrate the opening of their new location at 415 Broad Street.

Congratulations!

The Open Door Children’s Home New Independent Living Center

The Open Door Children’s Home celebrate the opening of their independent living home for older children. “This is a dream come true,” said Emme Bolton, counselor for The Open Door Home.

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Advertiser’s Index page 2

Harbin Clinic

1825 Martha Berry Highway www.harbinclinic.com 706-295-5331

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Wow Cafe & Wingery

2817 Martha Berry Highway www.wowcafe.com 706-291-8969

Greene’s Jewelers

328 Broad Street www.greenesjewelers.com 706-291-7236

Logical Systems, Inc. 605 E. First Street www.logsysinc.com 706-234-9896

Positive Changes Counseling

Crowd Pleazin Entertainment

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520 Broad Street 706-314-9739

Unity Christian School

2960 New Calhoun Highway www.unitychristianschool.org

706-292-0700

Cindy Green, Toles Temple & Wright

Chamber Events

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Location: 315 Riverside Pkwy., NE Suite 120

Location: Chamber Boardroom

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YP Rome Hosted by: River City Antique Mall

Location: 876 Spider Webb Drive

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Local Young Professionals gather for networking, peer support, and professional development. Admission is $3 in advance or $5 at the door.

312 Broad Street www.fgkjewelers.com 706-291-8811

Special thanks to our advertisers.

Find out more information about membership and advertising by visiting the Chamber’s website — www.romega.com.

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Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers

611 Turner McCall Blvd. www.callromehome.com 706-409-1793

February 2013 Ribbon Cutting for Doll’s Grand Opening

155 Terri Lane 770-608-6364

Transportation Committee Meeting 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

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Travel with us to the Georgia State Capitol to meet with State Legislators to discuss topics from our Legislative Agenda. The cost is $50.00 which includes transportation and lunch.

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Confluence

innovate. inspire. invent.

Ribbon Cutting for Melissa Location: Historic Desoto Theatre Eldridge State Farm Agency Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: 415 Shorter Avenue, NW Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Day at the Capitol

Location: 206 Washington Street Atlanta, GA 30334

Innovation and motivation for leaders, technologists, educators, entrepreneurs, students, and artists featuring opening keynote speaker Chris Anderson, former Editor-in-Chief of Wired magazine and twotime New York Times best-selling author.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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What’s That PROJECT

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In 1975 Cook’s Pest Control joined the Rome community. With a goal of providing great customer service and superior pest elimination, Cook’s has maintained its presence as a top quality pest control service.

Cook’s headquarters is undergoing a complete remodel, allowing for more rooms and a huge aesthetic upgrade. Roger Lemaster, District Manager, has enjoyed seeing the transformation of the building.

“It was really just a basic building before, but now we’ve upgraded it to have much more space, and changed out the roof completely,” said Lemaster.

Emily Tate, Office Specialist, is a long-time Cook’s employee. She has been with the company since its 1975 opening.

Lamar Sheffield stands with his Cook’s vehicle. Sheffield has had a 37-year career with Cook’s Pest Control.

The staff is currently stationed in the Termite Control building, an area they will convert to a storage unit for equipment after the remodel has finished.

Lemaster said he knows the quality of the building will now match the quality of service they provide.

“When a customer calls us we want them to know they called a company they can trust. A business like this can’t stay open for this long if customers are walking away unhappy.”

Emily Tate, Office Specialist, cites the everchanging work environment for her longevity with the company. “Every day here is a little different.

Ultimately we are a great team here and it’s about helping the customers.”

Cook’s Pest Control offers $25.00 off initial pest control service and 10% off Sentricon Installation for Chamber members. Find out more information on Cook’s Pest Control in the Chamber’s business directory located at www.romega.com.

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Chamber Happenings << Curtis Gardner, Sonny’s Real Pit BarB-Q, smiles for the camera during the “Criminal Justice” Leadership Rome session. >> Lee Arledge, Purchasing Alliance, speaks during the SBAC Healthcare Reform Seminar. << Jean Linos, InSphere Solutions, talks with Johnny Rogers, Ben Hill Roofing, at Business Before Hours hosted

by Blood Assurance. >> Greg Richardson, 7hills Makerspace, discusses the different innovations throughout American history while promoting Confluence.

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Partners in Prosperity Breakfast << 2013 Chairman of the Board Doc Kibler, State Mutual Insurance Company, speaks at the Partners in Prosperity Return on Investment Breakfast. Doc discusses the investments made by the major partners and the positive impact it has had on the Rome/Floyd community. >> Investors, Community Leaders and Chamber Members discuss the positive growth in Rome/Floyd County.

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Forever Begins Here

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making such an important decision for our future, I knew there was no other option than Ford, Gittings & Kane. Jan, Michele, and the rest of their team made the process so easy for me and, in turn, made my fiancée very happy. I couldn’t have done it without their knowledge and expertise!”

Robbie Purser Engaged 2012

312 Broad Street, Historic Downtown Rome www.fgkjewelers.com 706.291.8811

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