July 2018 by Rome Floyd Chamber

JWH Transport Grows

New Leader at Floyd County Schools

Armuchee Pharmacy Goes Digital

Economic Development in Rome

Published by Rome Floyd Chamber

Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Visits Rome and Floyd County

July 2018

COMMERCIAL LISTINGS 611 TURNER MCCALL BLVD. ROME, GA | 706.291.0202 |

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

233 Broad St • $1,499,000

Great location in the heart of Historic Downtown Rome GA. Potential to expand the upstairs and add additional loft rental income. Gorgeous 3 BR, loft apt upstairs w/ beautiful kitchen, LR, bar. Debra McDaniel 706-506-1987.

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388 Richardson Rd Calhoun • $1,500,000

26 Chateau • $259,000

Land and building on 4.63 acres on Richardson Road in Calhoun, GA. Three covered structures, 15423, 8940 and 3445 sq. ft. plus a large covered canopy structure of 8000 sq.ft. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

Great investment opportunity! Great location, land, building, and equipment! Must see! Andy Kight 706-346-1564.

COMMERCIAL

404 Shorter Ave289 • $235,000 N 5th Ave • $295,000 River St • $459,000 410 E 1st St • $199,000 227 Eden Valley1013 • $399,000 106 Pearl St • $2,550,000 0 Travelers Path • $490,000 This is a family owned and Modern Medical building on Maple Historical Downtown Rome 66.8+/- acre surrounds of the For Lease or For Sale Excellentone location with maximum viability. Great commercial building on busy Rd in the heart of Lindale, Georgia'Renovated self-serve car wash, and ready to sell mainlocationfew in Floyd Co. office but SHOPPING s Currently a medical cam be CENTER IN NORTHWEST Calhoun , Ga–- Great on 9-hole golf course Shorter Ave. Over operated 5,500sqft with Business District. 6053sqft on .96 lobby area has fireplace and 3 buildings and with used forclubhouse. other businesses.. 5thGEORGIA!! Ave offers 40208 square feetshowroom Interstate exit Ideal for fast foodIncludes andlaundromat, warehouse, largeand storage center all 510 Ave A • $529,650 Redmond $580parking. Zoned C-Chardwoods, 102 Stone 5Loop • $750,000 111 John Maddox • $199,900 3 John Davenport • $139,000 Acres Rd with•ample located in the offices, kitchen and Von 706252-9123 are high traffic count which can be eight highly leasable spaces, fiverollup restaurant or retail & businesses. lot. Shorter Ave &heart of downtown Five homes built in the 1920’s on This is an automotive alignment Family owned greenhouse Office bldg Built located in the heart door corner Community Commercial. 1200 sq feet building on busy Calhoun, Georgia. half bath upgrades and new or Earl 706-346-8012. leased. in 2006, Lease advantageous to most businesses. Russell Rogers 706-346-0400. Lawrence Street. Avenue A in the central downtown Craig has McDaniel 706-676-5092. business that been in nursery operation of the medical community. 3 John706-676-5092. Davenport Drive. Building is Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092 cabinets.in Gordon $1,850/mn. Brooke Temple 706-506-2294. Craig McDaniel area of Rome, GA. Each lot is operation since 1985. The County, GA.Cates Multiple structures private offices w/restrooms, 7 ideal for a small retail shop, Christi 706-331-0437 Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092. 10,000 square feet. Walking equipment stays with the sitting on 3.5 acres of exam rooms, lab, large upstairs clinic, beauty salon or business distance of Floyd Medical Center, building and it includes a heavy commercial & residential zoned storage room. office. Near restaurants, Broad Street and the Publix duty lift. This building is located space. Craig McDaniel Russell Rogers 706-346-0400 shopping, motels. Craig Shopping Center. Craig McDaniel one block of Shorter Ave. Craig 706-676-5092 McDaniel 706-676-5092 706-676-5092 McDaniel 706-676-5092 3138 Maple Rd • $200,000

FOR SALE

19 John Maddox • $399,000 Strategically located medical office building that has most recently been used for a dental practice. Situated directly Redmond Regional Medical Center. Building has 3307 sq feet of heated space, large reception area and eight treatment rm. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

304 E 2nd Ave • $2,375/mo Ste A $1,475/mo • Ste B $975/mo • Ste C $700/mo Incredible visibility and Immediate location recognition for your clients and customers. Lots of parking. Landlord pays taxes, Maintenance. Tenant 406Ins., Shorter Ave • $169,000 pays utilities. Bill Temple 706-409-0016. Sits directly on the north side of Shorter Ave. with high traffic count. Highest & best use is for a commercial or retail business. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092

North Broad St• $225,000 COMMERCIAL2003 FOR LEASE

28 Bale St • $389,900

Beautiful high end office space, downtown Rome. 4000+- completely remodeled. 7 offices & a conference rm, kitchen, lobby, warehouse storage space (could add additional offices). 15+- parking spaces. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

1,281 sq ft. building sitting on .58 acre corner lot. Has operated as a beauty salon. Turn-key opportunity. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

1200 Dean St • $169,900

Great exposure with high traffic count. Potential for office space, retail, laundromat, florist, insurance, mortgage co etc. Also, will consider two year lease for 1250.00 per month. Debra McDaniel 706-506-1987.

3221 Martha Berry Blvd 510 Riverside Pkwy 137 E 1st St • $2,300/mo 603 Turner McCall Blvd Great Location with high tra c Several spaces to lease in an o ce Formerly operated as City Market $2,850/mo count. Bldg is under new complex. space 1- 3600 sq Antiques. Approx 10,000 sq feet of Prime commercial property. 13 ownership with improve- ments ft-$3600; minimum two year warehouse and retail space offices, 4 restrooms, over being made. New roof, new drop lease space 2-2700 sq ft- $2700; available for lease. 2300.00 per 4,000sqft building. Brooke ceiling for tenant, new restrooms. minimum two year lease space month 55/45 split of rst month Temple 706-506-2294 Owner will build •out to suit tenant 3- several small o ces that the rent. Loading dock and roll up 1136 S. Wall St Calhoun $790,000 Kingston AveDebra • $160,000 with adjust- ment to monthly lease owner will lease for $275.00 to 904door available. McDaniel 1882 N. Main St • $695,000 W 11th St Nine bay self service carwash located near Includes 3 buildings. 1st bldg is a 1200 sqft amount. $4,800/ mo. Debra $350.00 per• $260,000 month. Craig 706-506-1987. This commercial property is strategically located the intersectionMcDaniel of Hwy 53 and Hwy 41. commercial building presently rented, and 706-506-1987. McDaniel 706-676-5092 Very attractive & easily accessible medical right between Old Hwy 27 (North Main St.) and operating as the North Mesa Tavern. 2nd bldg is Owner operated. All washing and office bldg.. Single Structure w/ample Hwy 27 By-pass with access to both. Great a residential home with 2BR, 1BA, and is rented. vacuuming equipment are all in working parking 2 lrg offices, reception area, and location for restaurant or retail businesses. 3rd bldg is a two-bay commercial/automotive condition. more. Russell Rogers 706-346-0400. building, and is vacant. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092 Earl Robinson 706-346-8012.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE 3706 Turkey Mtn• $2,500

226 Club • $216,000 Two four unit, single story, four sided brick apartments in Trion, Georgia located less than one half mile from Mt. Vernon Mills. Units are two bedroom, one bath. Total electric, no gas. Units rent month to month with very little turnover. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092xx

Approx 7500 sq ft according to owner and room to expand to 11,000 sq feet. Debra McDaniel 706-506-1987 61 Georgia Ave • $283,000 460 Richardson Rd 13 apartment units and one 44 units in Calhoun, GA in house that lie in the heart of Gordon County. One mile from beautiful Summerville, Georgia. I-75. 24 one bedroom units and The owner also manages the 20 two bedroom units. One properties. Units are leased on section was constructed in 1978 monthly. Craig McDaniel and the newest section in 1985. 706-676-5092. $2,268,000. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

304A E 2nd Ave

110 Edwards • $459,000 Ten one bedroom, one bath apartments on a quiet city street in Calhoun, GA. Built in 1985, the units are owned and managed by the same family that constructed them. The owners have kept the rent rates low in order to keep the turnover low. Craig McDaniel 706-676-5092.

Incredible visibility and immediate location recognition for your clients and customers. Main floor approx 329-331 floor Garden • $129,900 +/-3400Top 2 suite $2,375 a RENTED $525. PER MONTH month for approx 6800 sq taxes, Ins., MATURE LADIES. 4 sided brick, Main taxes, Ins., Maintenance. Tenant vinyl trimmed, no maintenance. Pays utilities. Bill Temple 706-409-0016 Included is the separate lot behind apt another duplex could be built on with power stub-out and sewer tap in place. Von Lambert 706-252-9123.

5. BUSINESS

JWH Transport On The Move

CONTENTS 4 Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message

Learn about the business in Rome and Floyd County dedicated to helping manufacturers

4 Community Events

grow.

8 Ambassador Spotlight

8 Business Taxes

10 Business After Hours 10 Ribbon Cuttings 11 Berry College's Executive Education 12 New Members

6. EDUCATION

Welcome to Floyd County Schools' New Leader

12 Suzuki & DNR Visit 13 Renewing Members 15 Visitor's Guide/Map

Meet the new Superintendent of the Floyd County School System.

7. TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS

Go Digital with Armuchee Pharmacy See how Armuchee Pharmacy has begun going digital.

9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

What's That Project?

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Learn what projects are happening across Rome and Floyd County.

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COMMUNIT Y NEWS

JULY

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

11TH ANNUAL PEACH SALE/KIWANIS CLUB OF ROME

The 11th Annual Kiwanis Peach sale is in full swing. Proceeds from the sale go directly to the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. Full Box is $40, 1/2 is Box $25,

Greetings Momentum Readers

1/4 is Box $15 and can be pre-ordered by emailing kiwanisclubofrome@gmail.com. Peach pickups will be held at State Mutual Stadium on Friday, July 27th between 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. JULY 19

SUMMER SHOWCASE @ MOUNT BERRY MALL

Join us at Mount Berry Mall for the Summer Showcase celebrating local food, entertainment, recreation, health and more! You can spotlight your business for the chance to be named a City Favorite and to promote what we have right here in our community! Admission is free and the event will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Mount Berry Mall.

JULY 23-27

BERRY EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

This program will be the intersection of stimulating relevant content, hands-on activities, and quality teaching. This platform of topics will prepare leaders for the fast pace business arena (i.e. Data Analytics for Executives, Developing Effective Leadership Skills, High-Performance Work Teams, The Case for Customer Experience, Project Management). The fee is $1995 for the week. Register by visiting https://berry.regfox.com/ executive-education-program JULY 25

KID'S SUMMER SEWING CLASS

The Stitchery, 9 Central Plaza, hosts a kid's summer class from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on July 25th. In this class, students will customize and free-form embellish two t-shirts (hot apparel trend) using both sewing and vinyl application. The class is $99 per student. Visit https://tinyurl.com/ ybzfwa76 to register.

JULY 27

TECHNOLOGY SQUARETABLE

Join the Technology SquareTable at the July meeting

Happy Independence Day! As we begin our Independence Day festivities, we watch parades and enjoy firework displays from Cave Spring to Ridge Ferry Park to the Rome Braves at State Mutual Stadium. Both young and old watch in awe as the sky lights up and freedom rings in our beautiful community. We welcome you, our readers to this month’s MOMENTUM and hope you benefit from the content. In this issue we welcome Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, Superintendent, Floyd County Schools. We congratulate the Hanns at JWH Transport on their recent Ribbon Cutting for their new location and we highlight the Armuchee Pharmacy and their new pharmaceutical technology and added customer benefits. This July edition features an article and schedule for the Executive Education Program offered by Berry College. There are tax tips for small businesses as well as a Calendar of Events. Please also make special note of our new and renewing members, new business Ribbon Cuttings and the Ambassador Spotlight. Please call on us at 706.291.7663 for any assistance for you and your business and we encourage you to drop by and meet our staff who are ready and eager to serve you. We hope you enjoy reading this month’s issue of MOMENTUM.

on July 27. The meeting will be held at the Rome Floyd Chamber, 1 Riverside Parkway, beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Sincerely, NOV 1 & 2

BUSINESS EXPO

Come celebrate the Annual Business EXPO with us! This event features 100 booths, over 80 vendors – including

Pete McDonald

food & retail, and welcomes over 1,000 visitors during the course of the event. If you are interested in being a vendor contact Drew Wharton by calling 706-291-7663.

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Pete McDonald President, Georgia Northwestern Technical College 2018 Chairman of the Board, Rome Floyd Chamber

BUSINESS

Johnny Hann, Nick Hann and Johnny Hann Sr. all stand in the conference room of JWH Transport.

JWH Transport Grows JWH Plans for the Future

fter serving in the United States Marine Corps, Nick Hann returned home to Rome from Iraq in 2005. Mr. Hann began to work with his father at JWH Logistics, a freight brokerage company, arranging transportation across the lower 48 states. After two years of working with his father, Nick Hann decided it was time to create a JWH Transport, now located at 300 Booze Mountain Road. JWH Transport defied odds by growing during the 2008 recession by offering only temperature controlled freight. The growth allowed them to branch out and to offer dry vans and flatbed truck services. With 34 drivers traveling throughout the country, JWH Transport has stayed busy with national clients. Recently the focus is shifting. “We have really tried to make a name for ourselves around the southeast, but we want to focus more at home,” said Nick Hann. “Rome is a manufacturing hub and we want to be here to assist any of our local manufacturers' needs. The Rome Floyd Chamber has been a huge part in helping us expand our business here locally.” Nick Hann has already begun his work with local companies like Foss Manufacturing and Southeastern Mills and hopes to offer their services to more companies in the area by offering

transport and one day growing to offer mechanical services to other trucks in the area. JWH currently employs four mechanics and in the future plans to expand even more. “We know there are a lot of trucks coming in and out of Rome and our plan is to help assist in any way we can.” Even with the great growth that JWH Transport has experienced, there are struggles that come with any business. In the trucking business, the difficulty is finding CDL drivers, Commercial Drivers Licenses, to drive the tractor trailers. Currently, to be allowed to drive across state lines a driver must be 21 or older. This poses a problem for companies like JWH. “This is a great job to have,” said Nick Hann. “It allows you to see the country and make great money, but the current laws keep students graduating from high school out of this business. Instead, they go into another field or enroll in college.” Nick Hann works hard with local, state and federal legislators to help figure out a way to make the law work for drivers and the freight industry. JWH Transport’s median age of drivers is around 55, and Nick Hann is working hard to plan for the future. “I know a lot of my guys will be ready to retire and I want to make sure we have the younger

A JWH Transport Mechanic works on a truck.

generation ready to fill the gap.” Not only is Nick Hann working hard on the legislation side of trucking, but he also did his part to make driving semitrailer trucks easier and safer. “We have added automatic trucks to our fleet and we have three more being added in the fall,” said Nick Hann. Adding automatic trucks to the JWH fleet is a huge benefit to drivers. Automatic trucks allow drivers to feel more at ease and help take away a lot of stress that comes from driving semi-tractor trailers. “We are also always supporting more investments in the road systems,” said Nick Hann. “The road is our office and we want it to be safe and easy to drive on for everyone.” With all these efforts and the excitement over autonomous semi-trailer trucks, Nick Hann and the staff at JWH hope to see growth and change in the industry. “We are excited to see what the future may hold with semi-autonomous and fully autonomous trucks," said Nick Hann. 5 | Momentum

EDUCATION

The Next Chapter of Floyd County Schools Dr. Jeffrey Wilson takes on the role of Superintendent of Floyd County Schools

rowing up in South Carolina, Dr. Jeffrey Wilson attended T.L. Hanna High School, the high school of James “Radio” Kennedy. After graduating from high school, he began his college career at Clemson University. Dr. Wilson received his Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education and went on to receive both his Master of Education in Special Education and his Doctorate of Education from Clemson. Upon graduating from Clemson with his Masters, Dr. Wilson was a classroom teacher for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, for Richland School District One and was a teacher and assistant principal in Lexington/Richland School District Five in South Carolina. In 1994, Dr. Wilson moved to Columbus, Georgia where he attended Columbus State University for Post-Doctorate Educational Leadership. With Dr. Wilson’s education complete, he began his work in the classroom. He was an adjunct professor, a Special Education Director, Principal, test center supervisor, coordinator of educational technology laboratory, Assistant Superintendent, and most recently White County School System Public Charter School System’s Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Wilson knew that he was ready for a change. When Dr. Wilson found out about the opening for Superintended for Floyd County Schools he jumped at the chance. “I knew Floyd County would be a great place for me to work and call home,” said Dr. Wilson. Dr. Wilson is already working hard and making plans for the next school year and beyond. “The Floyd County School System is a great system, and I can't wait to be part of it,” said Dr. Wilson. Dr. Wilson already has a list of areas he would like to focus on including dual enrollment. “Floyd County’s College and Career Academy is the best in the state, and I can’t wait to see what we can do to get more students interested in the programs that are available there,” said Dr. Wilson. “Education has changed so much over the years. Our students and our teachers are starting to see that a four-year college degree is only one option, other options include a certificate program and two-year degrees. All offer a solid education and bright future for the students." Dr. Wilson believes that this can be accomplished through educating the students and their parents about the options available. At the same time, he believes great partnerships with businesses in the community can encourage and inspire students. “We want to give students as many options as possible for their future,” said Dr. Wilson. “We can do this by understanding our students, finding out what they are good at and the things for which they are passionate.” While the academic skills are important for students, Dr. Wilson wants to also put an emphasis on the soft skills (getting along with others, working in teams, being on time, asking for help when needed, etc.) Dr. Wilson is committed to helping students find their moral compass, to understand what is the right thing to do. Dr. Wilson understands that schools have to help students navigate the world of technology and use it as a tool to help, not harm them. Finally, he believes relationships are the way we reach students. “We want to remind our students every day that they are valuable and worthy and as educators, we are there to help them grow,” said Dr. Wilson.

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Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, Floyd County Schools, stands in front of the Central Office.

SMALL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Armuchee Pharmacy Entering into the age of digital and exceeding expectations

Austin Ratliff, Owner of Armuchee Pharmacy, stands in the pharmacy on Martha Berry Highway.

ince 1994, Armuchee Pharmacy has been a staple in the Armuchee community. Three years ago Austin Ratliff took over the business from his father making subtle changes along the way. Now he’s ready to implement one of the biggest changes, going digital. Recently, Mr. Ratliff unveiled a new website, an app and online ordering. The new service allows Armuchee Pharmacy to automate their services. “We’re not a chain pharmacy, but we want to be able to offer everything a big name pharmacy can,” said Mr. Ratliff. “At the same time, it’s important for us to keep the same family feel my dad created in 1994.” When Kelvin Ratliff first opened the business it was important to him that the company focused on family and he created the tagline “Start a Tradition With Us.” To this day Mr. Ratliff continues to follow the motto. “We want everyone who comes in the door to feel like family,” said Mr. Ratliff. “We pride ourselves on the fact that the Armuchee Pharmacy staff knows our patients by name.” The staff of nine works hard to provide

fast and accurate service with a unique one on one experience with all their patients. The great customer service offered at Armuchee Pharmacy has kept patients coming back. With the world turning more and more digital the staff knew it was time for a digital expansion. “We have a whole generation coming up that has not ever experienced a life without technology, and to serve that generation we need to offer a service that is easy for them,” said Mr. Ratliff. With a great staff, free delivery, and online ordering and prescription reminders, Armuchee Pharmacy is always ready to be the go-to pharmacy. The staff works hard to take care of every patient and provide them with the best service. “The Armuchee area is really growing right now with the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College and RaceTrac being built we are seeing a large impact in the area,” said Mr. Ratliff. “We are so happy to be in this area and to help support the community, and we can’t wait to see what is to come for the Armuchee area.”

Nakita Bullard, Pharmacy Technician, calls a patient to the counter.

Tiffany Ratliff Leverne, Pharmacy Technician, prepares prescriptions.

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BUSINESS TIPS

Business Taxes June's Small Business Action Council meeting offered a panel discussion from, Jeremy Land, Whittington, Jones & Rudert, and Kirk Jarrett, Nichols, Cauley & Associates, who helped break down the newest changes in business taxes. Here are a few changes that Kirk Jarrett and Jeremy Land think every business owner should know:

Section 179 Depreciation has been increased to $1,000,000 with an equipment purchase limit of $2,500,000. - Jeremy Land

Net operating losses are limited to 80% of taxable income going forward - Kirk Jarrett

Changes for S Corporation and Partnership calculation of income pass through to the owner - Kirk Jarrett

Corporate Tax Rate has been reduced to 21% from 35% - Jeremy Land

Increase in the amount of “Bonus” Depreciation for business from 50% to 100% of the value of the asset purchased - Kirk Jarrett

Small Business Action Council meets at the Rome Floyd Chamber to discuss small business taxes.

Kirk Jarrett, Nichols, Cauley, & Associates, LLC, and Jeremy Land, Whittington, Jones & Rudert, LLC, explain the most recent tax changes.

Alternative Minimum Tax has been repealed for corporations. - Jeremy Land

Ambassador Spotlight Larry Alford

ServiceMaster by Twins 2018 Membership Campaign Chair

1. Why did you become an Ambassador? It gave me an opportunity to meet new Chamber Members. It also helps me give back to the community through donating time to help the Chamber continue its mission.

2. What is your favorite Chamber event? My favorite is Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies. Both give me the chance to meet new members and people I have never met before. 8 | Momentum

A Veteran owned business supporting your local area 20% Off Graduation Framing until July 31st 116 Broad St., Rome, GA • 706.584.7816 www.farrellsframeanddesign.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

What's That Project? Redmond Regional Medical Center

ig things are happening at Redmond Regional Medical Center. In front of the hospital near the main entrance, construction is taking place to install a helipad. Additionally, Redmond is painting the exterior of the building and installing new exterior signage for the hospital. Behind the hospital, visitors will notice construction starting to take place for the upgrades to the surgical units. The units were approved by the Georgia Department of Community Health in 2017. The Redmond staff expects the project to be completed in a year. Inside the hospital, a new 3 Tesla MRI machine has been added and will be up and running soon to help diagnose patients.

Continue to watch as these projects progress and add even more economic value to Rome and Floyd County.

DiPrima Shoes

Main Elementary

Chick-fil-A

The Lofts at Third and Broad

iPrima Shoes, Inc.'s new building is under construction next door to its current location, 2904 Martha Berry Highway. The new space is expected to be completed in late summer of 2018 will almost double the size of DiPrima Shoes. The current building for DiPrima Shoes is around 5,000 square feet. The new building will be 8,000 square feet. The extra space is being added to accommodate apparel. The new space will have an outdoor store feel and offer brands such as Carhart, Columbia, Mountain Khaki and more.

emolition has begun on the former Chick-fil-A Dwarf House. The new Chick-fil-A will feature a larger kitchen and dining room. The extra space will allow for the Rome location to keep up with growing business. The new location will be a Truett's Chick-fil-A, and the Rome location will be the second one in the country. The grand re-opening is expected in late Fall of 2018.

he Education SPLOST voted for and approved by Floyd County and Rome City voters on November 7, 2018 has made it possible to build a new Main Elementary, 3 Watters Street. The new Main Elementary will be home to students from North Heights and Main Elementary. The North Heights building will be turned into a sixthgrade academy for Rome City Schools. The project hopes to be completed by the start of the 2019-2020 school year.

he Lofts at Third and Broad are under construction in the heart of Downtown Rome. The luxury and modern condominiums in Downtown Rome will offer one, one and a half, and two bedroom units starting at $204,500. The 26 residential units offer many amenities. Additionally, the lower level of the building will be home to six street-level retail spaces. 9 | Momentum

CHAMBER EVENTS

Business After Hours at State Mutual Stadium for a Rome Braves Game

Jennifer Kinnebrew, Midian Roofing, and James Justice, Midian Roofing, show off their Harbin Clinic and Rome Braves foam fingers at Business After Hours.

Thomas Kislat, Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau, shows off his raffle prize won during Business After Hours at the Rome Braves.

Jennifer Rodriquez, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton- Downtown Rome, and Ashley Medrano, Hampton Inn & Suites by HiltonDowntown Rome, enjoy spending time on the terrace at State Mutual Stadium during a Rome Braves game.

JWH Transport Nick Hann and Johnny Hann, JWH Transport, celebrate their new location with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. JWH Transport, 300 Booze Mountain Road, offers temperature controlled freights. dry vans, and flatbeds to help support industry throughout North America.

Maximum One Community Realty Maximum One Community Realty celebrate their new Rome location, 9 W 5th Avenue. Maximum One Community is a local and agentowned company. Maximum One Community agents pride themselves in maintaining close contact with each client to ensure every transaction is smooth and successful.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Executive Education Berry College offers a program to help businesses in Rome and Floyd County

erry College is not just one of the most beautiful campuses in the world; it is also a college that educates 2,000 students a year across graduate and undergraduate programs. Now after hearing the needs of the community, Berry College’s Campbell School of Business is taking education to the next level by offering an Executive Education Program. “Since I took the position as Dean of the Campbell School of Business, local business leaders have shared there is a need for professional development programs here in Rome,” said Dr. Joyce Heames, Dean of the Campbell School of Business at Berry College. “We’ve worked hard to offer more programs that benefit the community and prepare our students to enter the workforce, and now with the new Executive Education Program we are able to help business professionals grow.” The program will be the first of its kind offered by Berry College. It will allow business professionals from all over the country to travel to Rome and it helps local businesses who would otherwise have to send employees to Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, and more. Having a local program will save them overnight travel and expenses. “We took a look at what we can provide for leaders in our community and around the country,” said Nancy Mercer, Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Marketing and Admission at Berry College. “We spoke with our Executive Advisory Council and our Young Professional Advisory Council and came up with a program we know will be beneficial to business professionals.” The Executive Education Program will be held at Berry College from July 23 to July 27. The program will be a combination of stimulating relevant content, hands-on activities, and quality teaching. The platform of topics will prepare leaders for the fast pace business arena (i.e. Data Analytics for Executives, Developing Effective Leadership Skills, Creating High-Performance Work Cultures, The Case for Customer Experience, Project Management.) The instructors will be a blend of top academic industry leaders and Berry Faculty, all subject matter experts. Instructors for Module 1 are Dr. Joyce Heames, Berry College, Dr. Thema Monroe-White, Berry College, Dr. Paula Englis, Berry College, Dr. John Grout, Berry College, Jason Marion, Southeastern Mills, and Khalilah Cooper, Chick-fil-A. “We really focused on finding local talent to come and teach, and I think the group we have will impress everyone,” said Dr. Heames. The week-long program is perfect for any manager, coordinator, director or midlevel to a senior executive who is interested in enhancing their ability to operate in an everchanging business arena. The program fee is $1,995 and includes instruction, all training materials and a series of meals. To register visit berry.regfox.com/executive-educationprogram, the deadline to register is July 17. “This is a great program that everyone will see value in, and we can’t wait to share the programs we have planned for 2019,” said Dr. Heames. To learn more about the program visit berry.edu/ExecEd/

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Southeastern Mills Monday Tuesday July 23 July 24

Wednesday July 25

9 a.m.-noon Session I Developing Effective Leadership Skills Dr. Joyce Heames

9 a.m.-noon Session III How to Improve Any Process Dr. John Grout

9 a.m.-noon Session V Data Analytics for Executives: The Why, The How & The What (Part I) Dr. Thema Monroe-White

1-4 p.m. Session II Effecting Change as a Leader Dr. Joyce Heames

1-4 p.m. Session IV Project Management: On Time and Under Budget Dr. John Grout

1-4 p.m. Data Analytics for Executives: The Why, The How & The What (Part II) Dr. Thema Monroe-White

Thursday July 26

Friday July 27

9 a.m.-noon Session VII Gaining and Maintaining Competitive Advantage Dr. Paula Englis

9 a.m.-noon Session IX The Case for Customer Experience Khalilah Cooper

1-4 p.m. Session VIII Creating a High-Performance Culture Jason Marion

noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Certificate Program

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NEW MEMBERS

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Colosseum Escape Rooms Mark Ellison 608 Broad St Rome, GA 30161 (706) 622-2079 www.colosseumescape.com

SkyTop Lodge, LLC Jessica Emfinger 20 Chateau Dr Rome, GA 30161 (706) 291-2447

Dean's Collision Center Billy Dean 1544 Calhoun Ave NE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 290-0062 www.deanscollisioncenter.com

Spot On Bradley Smith 18 Amberwood Trl Rome, GA 30165 (706) 346-0024 www.spoton.com

Jay Khodiyar Inc- Rock Store Vinod Patel 3403 Kingston Hwy Rome, GA 30161 (706) 291-8160 Lumina Coffee Company Mike Schieffer 640 Braves Blvd NE Rome, GA 30161 (954) 593-2088 Lyons Bridge Beef Brian Moore 1506 Lyons Bridge Rd SW Cave Spring, GA 30124 (212) 498-9149 www.lyonsbridgebeef.com Multi-Craft Construction Services Dwayne Alford 566 Nichols Rd SE Rome, GA 30161 (706) 291-2810

Staples Store #1123 Malon Fripp 212 Shorter Avenue Rome, GA 30165 (706) 291-8106 www.staples.com Studio M Marla Underwood 13 N Hanks St NW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 584-7307 http://studioMrome.com

Special Guests Visit the Chamber

Yellow Door Antiques and Art Nedra Manners 219 N 5th Ave SW Rome, GA 30165 (706) 237-7788 www.yellowdoorantiques.com

Thank you Commissioner Mark Williams, Department of Natural Resources, Wes Robinson, Department of Natural Resources, Tom Harrold, Miller & Martin, PLLC, Kelly Floyd, Suzuki, Takuya Machida, Suzuki, and Dan Williams, Suzuki, for visiting the Rome Floyd Chamber on Thursday, June 14.

Watch for more new Members next month!

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”

- Audrey Hepburn Serving Our Community Since 1948 328 Broad St. Rome, Ga. 30161 • 706-291-7236 • GreenesJewelers.com 12 | Momentum

RENEWING MEMBERS

Renewing Members • Active Pest Control • AgGeorgia Farm Credit, ACA • Allgood Pest Solutions • Amanda Corbin Allstate Agency • APEX Direct Care • Atlanta Postal Credit Union • Barnsley Resort • Bedzzz Express • Beninato, John., DDS P.C. • Bentley Audio Visual Services, Inc. • Blount Construction • Brown Cartage Company • Brugg Pipesystems, LLC • Bussey's Flowers Gifts & Decor • Cameron Motorsports, Inc. • Carver & Carver Plumbing • Century Travel Affiliates • Comfort Suites • Compassionate Paws, Inc. • Cooper Medical • Coosa Diagnostic Center • Courtesy Ford Lincoln of Rome • David Fletcher DBA B&D Enterprises & E&C Hauling • Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC • Duffey Southeast Construction • El Zarape

• Floyd County Family & Children Services • Floyd Properties & Investments • Forrest Place, LLC • Fox Systems, Inc. • GAMA - Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association, Inc. • Georgia Auto Brokers • Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau • Healing Arts Center of Rome • Heritage Sleep Concepts LLC • Historic Desoto Theatre • Hi-Tech Signs & Ad Specialties • HK Shannon • Homescapes Landscaping Company • Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches • Lawson Electric Co., Inc. • Living Proof Recovery • Mary Sib Banks • Mather Mechanical Services • McClain-Sealock Post 136 American Legion Lindale • Mel & Mimi, Inc. • Merle Norman • Moe's Southwestern Grill • Orkin Pest Control

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 STONEBRIDGE GOLF CLUB Two Man Teams $125 Per Team Shotgun Start at 10:00 a.m. 6 Hole Shamble 6 Hole Best Ball 6 Hole Alternate Shot

• PAGE • Parnick Jennings Sr's Good Shepherd Funeral Home • Pirelli Tire North America • Redmond Medical Group • Resch Construction, Inc. • RL Jennings & Associates, PC • Rome Area Council for the Arts • Rome Area History Museum & Rome Area History Store • Rome Mechanical, LLC • Shane's Rib Shack • Silver Pest Services • Summit Quest Cancer Support Services • Southern Bracing Systems • Tangles Image Center • Thankful Baptist Church • The Avenue Wealth Management Group/ Raymond James • The Bailey Company • Three Rivers Restorative Dentistry • TLC Consulting • Transfiguration Episcopal Church • Transitions Hospice Care of Georgia • Whistle Britches

Don’t wait! Call today! secure your team’s spot today! Breakfast and Lunch Served

Prizes for Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive $75 hole sponsorships available

Call Rich or Brooks for Information, 706-291-9336 13 | Momentum

Visitor’s Guide Downtown Rome

Downtown Points of Interest 1 Rome Floyd Chamber 2 Rome & Floyd County Library 3 Rome City Hall 4 The City Clocktower 5 Historic DeSoto Theatre 6 Historic Floyd County Courthouse 7 Myrtle Hill Cemetery 8 Heritage Park 9 Tennis Complex & Barron Stadium 10 The Forum & Town Green 11 Rome Area History Museum

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Rome Floyd Chamber

Floyd Points of Interest

YOU ARE HERE!

MUSEUMS:

11 Rome Area History Museum 13 Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum 14 Chieftain’s Museum

PARKS & ATTRACTIONS:

15 Rome Floyd Visitors Bureau 16 Ridge Ferry Park 1 7 Mount Berry Mall 18 Lock and Dam Park 19 Stonebridge Golf Course 20 Richard B. Russell Regional Airport 21 Coosa Valley Fairgrounds 22 Historic Cave Spring

EDUCATION:

23 Shorter University 24 Berry College 25 Georgia Highlands / Heritage Hall 26 Darlington School 2 7 GA Northwestern Technical College 28 Unity Christian School 29 St. Mary’s Catholic School 30 Montessori School of Rome 3 1 Georgia Highlands College 32 Georgia School for the Deaf

HEALTH CARE:

33 Redmond Regional Medical Center 34 Harbin Clinic 35 Floyd Medical Center 35 Kindred Hospital 36 Harbin/Tony Warren Cancer Center

SPORTS:

37 State Mutual Stadium 38 Rome Tennis Center at Berry College 14 | Momentum

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Advertiser’s Index

2........... Toles, Temple & Wright, 611 Turner McCall Blvd, 706-291-0202, TolesTemple.com 6............ Hanging Around Rome by Studio Siri, 1205 Dean Ave., 706-409-3022, studiosiri.com 8............ Farrell's Frame & Design, 116 Broad St, 706- 584-7816, farrellsframeanddesign.com 12.......... Greene’s Jewelers, 328 Broad St., 706-291-7236, greenesjewelers.com 13.......... United Way, 6 E 3rd St., 706-291-9336, www.uwrome.org 15.......... Hardy Realty, 1609 Martha Berry Blvd NE, 706-291-4321, hardyrealty.com 16.......... Ford, Gittings & Kane, 312 Broad St., 706-291-8811, fgkjewelers.com

T H E LA RG ES T F U LL S ERV I C E CO M M ERC I A L A N D RES I D EN T I A L B RO KERAG E I N N O RT H W ES T G E O RG I A

114 Broad Street

610 Shorter Ave

200 Chatillon

3872 Martha Berry

Food court booths available for immediate occupancy. Some equipment included. Call Jimmy Byars for details, 706-506-9051.

32,000 SF former grocery store. Call Jimmy Kelley for details, 706-346-7031.

Great commercial office space off Veterans Memorial Hwy minutes from downtown Rome. Call Chris Kerr for details, 347-461-0003.

28,086 SF retail space available. Excellent Armuchee location. Call Jimmy Kelley for details, 706-346-7031.

2103 Shorter Avenue

14 Douglas Street

Berry Crossing Center

110 Broad Street

5,700 sq.ft. restaurant. Fully equipped. Hi visibility on Shorter Avenue. $995,000 Call Jimmy Byars for details, 706-506-9051

87,280 sq.ft. warehouse. Zoned Heavy Industrial. $2.50/sq.ft. Jimmy Byars for details, 706-506-9051

Outparcels available at the intersection of Redmond Rd & Martha Berry Blvd. Build to suit or ground lease. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051.

Downtown Rome. Large restaurant/bar. Kitchen furnished with fryers, two brand new brick ovens, coolers and more. Call Steve Graves for details, 770-712-4250.

BUILDING FOR SALE

300 Broad St – Jimmy Kelley –Multiple retail suites available. 411 Broad St $415,000 – Kimberly Prusakowski – 2 story, 5,775 sq. ft., new roof & HVAC. Renovating downstairs. 2 Charlton St/1701 Martha Berry Blvd $299,900 – Jimmy Kelley – Perfect for development. Currently a car lot & residential home zoned CC. 1407 E 2nd Ave $89,900 – Nick Rogers – Commercial office space. Private parking lot. 1301 Martha Berry Blvd $1,350,000 - Soraya Collins – 12,200 sq. ft. successful restaurant ready for the taking zoned CC. 1801 Martha Berry Blvd $285,000 – Charles Parker – 2,240 sq. ft. office space. Previously a doctor’s office. 159 Old Dalton Rd $387,700 – Wayne Lester – Commercial office space previously the Glennwood Vet Clinic. Excellent location. 320 West 9th St $399,000 – Jimmy Kelley – Large building previously a medical office. Conveniently located close to Turner McCall Blvd.

COMMERCIAL LEASE AND OR SALE WAREHOUSE & INDUSTRIAL

2506 Callier Springs Rd $229,500 – Charles Parker – 12,800 sq. ft. building. May be rezoned as community commercial. 3798 Martha Berry Blvd $299,000 – Jimmy Kelley – By appointment only. Office area, warehouse area, fenced area. 18 Shorter Industrial $155,000 OR $1,600/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 4,000 sq. ft. metal building, overhead doors, office area. 37 Shorter Industrial $350,000 – Kimberly Prusakowski – 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse zoned Heavy Industrial. Just over 4 acres. 3061 Sugar Valley $698,500 – Steve Graves – 29,000 sq. ft. on Hwy 136 building sprinkled and can be subdivided. 95 Three Rivers Dr $5,000/mo. – Kimberly Prusakowski - 11,000 sq. ft. 2.5 acres 12’ x 12’ roll up doors, wet sprinkler system.

COMMERCIAL LEASE: RETAIL, RESTAURANT & OFFICE

411 Broad St $1,400/mo. – Kimberly Prusakowski - Amazing location on Broad St. 2nd Level. New flooring & judges paneling. 501 Broad St $12.50/sq. ft. – Jimmy Kelley – Multiple office suites available on the 3rd floor. 1,000-11,000 sq. ft. includes utilities.

519 Broad St – Jimmy Kelley – Multiple suites available. 527 Broad St #103, $1,000/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – Approx. 1, 000 sq. ft., 3 offices, includes utilities. 100 Callahan St #101, $1,000/mo. – Jimmy Byars – 2,000 sq. ft. office & warehouse, roll up door, covered area. 100 Callahan St #103, $1,500/mo. – Jimmy Byars – 2, 500 sq. ft. may be subdivided. 100 E. 2nd Ave $12.50/sq.ft. – Jimmy Byars – 1,000 sq.ft. office on the 1st floor and 3,100 sq. ft. office on the 2nd floor. Utilities included. 700 E. 2nd Ave – Jimmy Kelley – Quality office suites available ready to rent. 704 E. 2nd Ave – $1,500/mo. - Jimmy Kelley - 4,600 sq.ft. Victorian home made into an office, handicap accessible 1407 E. 2nd Ave - $500/mo. – Nick Rogers – 936 sq. ft. office space. 1709 B Martha Berry $10/sq.ft. – Jimmy Kelley – 3,000 sq. ft. office space. Great location. 1715 Martha Berry $3,100/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 6,500 sq. ft. overhead door, nice offices. 1801 Martha Berry $2,000/mo. – Charles Parker – 2,240 sq. ft. office space. High visibility. 2730 Martha Berry $3,500/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 8,165 sq. ft. retail space in front of Mount Berry Square Mall. 3880 Martha Berry Hwy $8.50/mo. – Jimmy Kelley– Various retail spaces ranging in size from 1,200 to 28,086 sq. ft. 901 North Broad St $18/sq.ft. – Jimmy Byars – 3rd floor 2,200 sq.ft. 6 offices, conference room, reception area, breakroom and storage room. Utilities included. 2 Professional Ct $1,500/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 2 story office 1848 sq.ft. ground floor and 925 sq. ft. 2nd floor. 3 Professional Ct $1,500/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 2 story office 1785 sq.ft. ground floor and 890 sq. ft. 2nd floor. 101 Redmond Rd $3,950/mo. – Jimmy Byars – 4,600 sq. ft. good visibility on Redmond Rd. next to the Harbin Clinic. 1838 Redmond Rd Ste C $875/mo. – Jimmy Kelley- 1,040 sq. ft. office with 3 offices, conference room & kitchenette. 15 Riverbend Dr $5,900/mo. – Jimmy Kelley – 4,140 sq. ft. medical office space ground floor, plenty of parking. 411 Tribune St $1,400/mo. – Kimberly Prusakowski – 2,800 sq. ft. office space.

338 West 3rd $2,600/mo. – Jimmy Byars – 4,800 total sq. ft. 3,000 sq. ft. office, 1,800 sq. ft. warehouse.

COMMERCIAL LAND FOR SALE

2nd Ave & Riverbend $500,000 – Jimmy Kelley – 1.5 acres ground lease or build to suit. Callier Springs Rd $975,000 – Jimmy Byars – 13 acres could be commercial or apts.; needs grading $75,000.00/acre. East Hermitage $1,058,400 – Jimmy Kelley – 52.92 acres heavy industrial land. Convenient to Highway 53 and I-75. Hwy 411/Callier Springs Rd $6,600,000 – Jimmy Byars – 264 acres ready to be developed. Zoned SR, river frontage. Fosters Mill Rd $140,000 – Bill Summer – 50 acres. Great tract for hunting! Bordered by 3 sides of Mead land. Hwy 411 $1,300,000 – Jimmy Byars – 20 acres 2,000 sq. ft. of road frontage only median cut left inside the bypass. 1000 Martha Berry $399,000 – Jimmy Byars – Great location near hospital. Across from Honey Baked Ham. Zoned CC. 1104 Martha Berry $1,100,000 – Jimmy Kelley – 2.66 acres at N 5th Avenue, street to street property. 1302 Martha Berry $188,000 – Jimmy Kelley – 2 acres Old Volkswagen lot. 4511 Martha Berry Hwy $179,900 – David Terrell – Triangle lot with frontage on Martha Berry Hwy. Near Russell Field. Old Lindale Rd $199,900 - Kimberly Prusakowski - Excellent location for heavy industrial with easy access to Hwy 411. This level parcel has 3.8 acres ready to be developed. Turner McCall $350,000 - Carol Hatch - 1.42 commercial acres adjacent to Kmart. Veterans Memorial $1,080,000 - Scotty Davis - Approximately 18 acres on corner of Turner Chapel Rd and Veterans Memorial Hwy. Potential Commercial use.

MULTI-FAMILY

64 Conifer Ring $130,000 - Steve Graves - Great 2 BR, 2 Bath duplex in West Rome. Excellent location with great rental history. 941 Old Summerville Rd $200,000 - Nick Rogers - Great investment property. 2 duplexes recently renovated. Call Nick Rogers for more details.

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