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Over 500 people are registered for the 6th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk on Thursday, April 18 at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. A crowd of over 2,000 is expected to participate in the community-wide wellness event! Registration is available online through April 12 at ChamberChase5K.com.

Registration at the Chamber office, open through April 17. Complete details on the event including race courses and frequently asked questions are also available online. The Chamber Chase is more than a run/walk with activities including Fastest CEO, Fastest Team, Best T-Shirt Contest, great giveaways and Hall County's Largest Office Party with music, food, awards, and recognition following the race! The Chamber Chase, formerly Get Fit Stay Fit, is a program of VISION 2030. Call 770-532-6206 or Register Online at ChamberChase5K.com

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The Chamber's 34th Annual Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament is Friday, April 26 at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Lake Lanier Islands Resort.

Cost is $150 per player; $600 team (4some). The tournament's title sponsor is Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia, and play begins with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Entry Fee includes green fee, cart, breakfast, box lunch, snacks and drinks. Awards will be presented in three flights, along with Hole-In-One prize, closest to the pin, longest drive, a putting contest and much more. The 19th Hole Reception, sponsored by AT&T, with delicious free food and drink follows the tournament at the clubhouse.

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Chamber Networking Opportunities No other organization provides networking opportunities like the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. We specialize in helping members make strong connections and build valuable relationships.

You can choose your favorite style of networking, and we’ve got an event that will fit the bill – fast or easygoing, casual or elegant, morning, noon or night, in town or on the Lake. The Chamber has put together a diverse menu of networking options for you to choose from.

Job Fair on April 10 from 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center. Some 50 employers will be participating and networking with prospective employees. (See exhibitors on page 5.)

Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk on April 18 at 6:00 p.m.

Randall Frost at Riverside Military Academy. Join the 2,000 runners and walkers for Stewart, Melvin & Frost 2012-2013 Chairman, Greater Hall this fun community-wide corporate wellness initiative.

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Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament on April 26 at 10 a.m. at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Join hackers and scratch golfers, play as an individual or sign up a team for the 34th Annual Tournament.

Annual Meeting & Gala on May 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Country Club. We will celebrate the successes of the year and recognize outstanding volunteers and businesses.

In addition, to our ongoing business and professional development programs, the Chamber offers special programs tailored to meet the needs of small and growing businesses. Every Chamber committee meeting and member encounter provides an opportunity to meet new people that can help grow your business. And, we offer several ongoing programs designed to deliver focused, intentional networking: Small Business Success Seminars (April 9); Network Over Coffee (April 10 and April 24); South Hall Business Coalition (April 30); and Lunch 'n Learn (April 17).

Small business represents the heart of our organization and the local economy. With 85% of the Chamber's membership comprised of small businesses, the Greater Hall Chamber is dedicated to providing the events, programs and services that benefit our members. If you are a member, take part in one or more of these great networking opportunities.

April 2, 2013 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

If you are not a Chamber member, join now and reap the benefits. Your membership in the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is an investment in the future of your business. Visit the Chamber online to join, for specific information, or to RSVP for an event at greaterhallchamber.com

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Annual Meeting & Gala is May 9 Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Chamber's 105th Annual Meeting & Gala on Thursday, May 9 at the Chattahoochee Country Club.

The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with an outdoor reception The dinner program begins at 7:00 p.m. with an overview of the year's success and annual award presentations including the 2012-2013 Small Business of the Year, Family Business of the Year, Silver Shovel Awards, and the prestigious W.G. Mealor Chairman's Award.

Sponsorships Available! Megan Martin, 770-532-6206.

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2012-2013 executive Committee Chair, VISION 2030 Carl Romberg, Citisco meg Nivens, Executive Director

Chairman Randall Frost Stewart, Melvin & Frost

Vice Chair, Government Affairs David lee, Jackson EMC

Chairman Elect Dixie Truelove Truelove Dairy

Co-Chairs, HALLmark Vice Chair, Marketing and David Abee, Regions Bank Communications Jullie King, The Longstreet Clinic Perry Barnett, Rushton & Co. Paul Chambers, AT&T Vice Chair, Membership Senior Advisor Development Philip Wilheit, sr., Wilheit Jimbo Floyd, Turner Wood & Packaging Smith Insurance

Treasurer Jody lail, Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia Vice Chair, Economic Development Chris Braswell PB Property Management

Vice Chair, South Hall Council Immediate Past Chairman Jay Jacobs, Jacobs Media Corp.

Brian Cantel, Cantel Wealth Management President & CEO Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Vice Chair, Community Vice Chair, Education Chamber of Commerce Development elisabeth Baldwin Raymond James/Morgan Keegan Deborah mack, Volunteer

Board of Directors 2012-2013 emily Bagwell, Gainesville Redevelopment Auth.

mike miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch

William Bagwell, Jr., Homestead Investments

Dr. Randy Pierce, University of North Georgia

Karen Baston, Sperry Van Ness

James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont

Col. James Benson, Riverside Military Academy

Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint & Design

William H. Beyer, NEGA Heart Center

larry Poole, Mayor, City of Gillsville

Carol Burrell, NEGA Health System

spence Price, The Adams Companies

stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB

Will schofield, Hall County Schools

Danny Dunagan, Mayor City of Gainesville

Dr. ed schrader, Brenau University

Dr. merrianne Dyer, Gainesville City Schools

Joyce stephens, United Community Bank

sam evans, City of Oakwood Councilman

Dennis stockton, The Times

Andi Farmer, Milton Martin Honda

Grier Todd, Lake Lanier Islands Resort

Kathy Fauscett, Keller Williams Realty

milton Turner, Mayor, City of Lula

Tony Funari, Mayor Pro-tem, Town of Braselton

melissa Tymchuk, NEGA Health System

lance Gardner, Georgia Power

Russell Vandiver, Lanier Technical College

Rob Geoffroy, The Atlanta Falcons

Dr. mary Watkins, Watkins Total Health Care

John Geyer, J Geyer Advertising

Davis White, Full Media

mike Giles, Georgia Poultry Federation

Darrell Wiley, J&J Foods

Dr. Bonita Jacobs, University of North Georgia

Philip Wilheit, Jr., Wilheit Packaging Materials

Dr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy

Bob Willis, Willis Investment Counsel

Dick mecum, Chairman, Hall Co. Commission

Associate Directors 2012-2013 Phil Bonelli, Wells Fargo

Brian Hollis, Hollis Transport Agency

John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates

lane Jones, Highland Mountain Beverage

Burton Brown, Woodmen of the World

megan martin, American Security Shredding

Namon Collins, Allstate Insurance

Charles White, Community Volunteer

Brett Fowler, Turner Wood & Smith

emily Whitehead, Milton Martin Toyota

Joy Griffin, United Way of Hall County

staff Executive Kit Dunlap, President/CEO Joy sims, Executive Assistant Economic Development Tim evans, Vice President shelley Davis, Vice President Existing Industry Jean mcCullough, Project Manager

South Hall Council Kit Dunlap, President/CEO Community Development Robin Halstead, Vice President VISION 2030 meg Nivens, Executive Director

Finance & Operations David umberson, Vice President Finance and Human Resources

Membership Development megan martin, Vice President Kara Tate, Membership Coordinator

Education Dana miller, Vice President

Marketing & Communications Kemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant

Government Affairs Kit Dunlap, President/CEO Joy sims, Executive Assistant

Greater Hall Chamber Welcome Center Robin Halstead, Manager

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Newly Elected Chamber Officers The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting an aggressive business environment and making a positive contribution to the community.

Founded in 1908, the Chamber is a voice for business in Gainesville-Hall County and the Northeast Georgia region and offers a full range of services for its members.

The following individuals were elected to serve as officers of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce for 2013-2014, beginning July 1, 2013: Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Officers 2013-2014: Chairman: Dixie Truelove, Truelove Dairy Chairman Elect: David Lee, Jackson EMC Treasurer: Jody Lail, Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia Vice Chair Education: Andi Farmer, Milton Martin Honda Vice Chair Economic Development: Chris Braswell, PB Property Management Vice Chair Community Development: Deborah Mack, Community Volunteer Vice Chair Government Affairs: William Bagwell, Homestead Investments Vice Chair Marketing/Communications: Jullie King, The Longstreet Clinic Vice Chair Membership: Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint & Design Center Vice Chair South Hall Council: Brian Cantel, Cantel Wealth Management Co-Chairs HALLmark: David Abee, Regions Bank; Paul Chambers, AT&T; Jimbo Floyd, Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance Chair VISION 2030: Carl Romberg, Citisco Executive Director, VISION 2030: Meg Nivens, Greater Hall Chamber Senior Advisor: Denise Deal, Southern Magnolia Capital Immediate Past President: Randall Frost, Stewart, Melvin & Frost Greater Hall Chamber President & CEO: Kit Dunlap The following individuals were recently elected to serve as Greater Hall Chamber Board of Directors for a three-year term, July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2016: Newly Elected Board of Directors:

April 2, 2013 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Phil Bonelli, Wells Fargo John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates Will Hicks, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Mary Jane Locklear, Cox Communications & Electronics, Inc. Steve McNeilly, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Greg Ours, Poly Enterprises Brad Puryear, Mansfield Energy Corp.

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Business Awards Nominations Family Business of the Year – Small Business of the Year The Chamber is seeking nominations for both the 2012-2013 Small Business of the Year and the Family Business of the Year. The small business award is presented to an outstanding small business and Greater Hall Chamber member with 50 or less employees. The Family Business of the Year is awarded to a family-owned business that has operated for 25 or more years. Highland Mountain Beverage received the 2011-2012 Small Business of the Year Award, and J & J Foods was recognized as last year's Family Business of the Year. A member may nominate their business or another member. All nominations must be received by Friday, April 19.

Award winners will be recognized at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Gala on Thursday, May 9 at the Chattahoochee Country Club.

Along with the presentation of business awards, the event will include an outdoor reception and an elegant dinner buffet. Other awards to be presented are the Community Service Award, the prestigious W.G. Mealor Award and Silver Shovel Awards. Nomination forms or details: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean@ghcc.com. Nominations and reservations online: greaterhallchamber.com

Over 250 people gathered for the Chamber's March 13th Transportation Forum with updates and discussion by the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Gainesville-Hall County Metropolitan Planning Organization. (L-R): Brian Rochester, Executive VP, Rochester & Associates; Tim Evans, VP Economic Development, Greater Hall Chamber; Dr. Bonita Jacobs, President, University of North Georgia; Bayne Smith, GDOT District 1 Engineer; Nicole Spivey, Gainesville-Hall County MPO; Dr. Al Panu, University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus; Emily Dunn, 9th District GDOT Board Member; Keith Golden, Commissioner GDOT; Terry Evans, President & CEO, Independence Bank of Georgia. Thank you sponsors: Independence Bank of Georgia (title sponsor), Rochester & Associates (title sponsor), Coca-Cola of Gainesville, University of North Georgia, McDonald's, The Times and Access North Georgia.

Small Business Workshop The Chamber's Small Business Success Seminars program and the South Hall Business Coalition hosted a Small Business Workshop in March. (L-R): Kit Dunlap, President & CEO Greater Hall Chamber; Brian Cantel, Cantel Wealth Management; Jeff Smith, ActionCOACH Atlanta; Lane Jones, Highland Mountain Beverage. The program was led by Jeff Smith, founder of ActionCOACH Atlanta, who discussed business sales, marketing, finance, human resources and legal expertise for bottom line results.

The next Small Business Success Seminar is Tuesday, April 9 from 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber. Connie Hagler, President of CMIT Solutions of Lanier, will discuss the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomenon and how it has been both a boon and bane for businesses. Details: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206.

Email: jean@ghcc.com. The South Hall Business Coalition will meet on Tuesday, April 30 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Antebellum Restaurant in Flowery Branch.

Bill Andrew, City Manager of Flowery Branch, will present an update on the city.

Reservations: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com.

Job Fair with Employer Exhibits

Ace Hardware Corporation Aerocom Systems Altair Advanced Industries Amerigroup Associated Beach & Coulson ATEX Atlanta Attachment Company Atlanta General Education Center / Duluth Axiom Staffing Group (Silver Sponsor) Brenau University Cargill Carter’s Clipper Petroleum ETCON Employment Solutions Express Employment Pros (Platinum Sponsor) Gainesville Area Employer Committee Georgia Department of Labor Georgia Mountains Regional Commission Goodwill of Northeast Georgia Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Hall County Sheriff's Department Happy Faces Family of Companies HireDynamics

Human Technologies IMS Gear (Gold Sponsor ) Kelly Services KIK Corp.

Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp.

Lanier Technical College (Event Sponsor) McDonald's (Event Sponsor) The Legacy Link LIFESouth Community Blood Centers Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville McDonald's (Event Sponsor) Modern Woodmen of America (Title Sponsor) New Leaf Landscape Services Northeast Georgia Health System Primerica Financial Services Refrigerated Warehousing Sinkotech USA Spherion Professional Staffing Tiger Direct TRC Staffing Trident University Woodmen of the World ZF Group (Bronze Sponsor)

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Kirk and Leah Watkins founded North Georgia Canopy Tours in 2010. The facilities, located on 136 acres in Lula, include a championship quality disc golf course and seven uniquely designed, furnished, and air conditioned teepees named for each of the seven Cherokee tribes.

Kirk manages marketing and has built the largest Facebook following in the canopy tour industry with some 25,000 fans. Leah manages operations, Kit Dunlap (left) with Leah and Kirk Watkins of training, staff, merchandise and North Georgia Canopy Tours. course maintenance. Kirk is a partner with the law firm Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice in Atlanta, focusing on patent and property litigation, international arbitration, and business litigation. Leah is a healthcare regulatory specialist in Atlanta focusing on changes for healthcare providers and monitoring the activities of certificate of need throughout the state.

Course manager is Jonathan Marziliano who has extensive experience in leading, guiding, facilitating, and training individuals on the courses. He is a certified wilderness first responder, wild land firefighter red card holder, and a CPR trainer.

Lindsay Graham is assistant course manager and uses her degree in recreation and leisure to the company's advantage. Michelle Ferguson is office manager keeping track of merchandise and general office detail. northgeorgiacanopytours.com

Barclay Rushton, founding partner of Rushton & Company, opened his doors for business more than 30 years ago.

Since then, the firm has opened doors to successful futures for literally hundreds of businesses and individuals across North Georgia.

Economic Development

The Job Fair on Wednesday, April 10 offers opportunities for both employers and job seekers. Hundreds will gather for face-to-face time with hiring managers and the chance to complete onsite job applications. The event is free and open to the public from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center (new venue this year).

Details: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean@ghcc.com

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Meetings & Events

APRIL 2013 Wednesday, April 3 Healthcare Committee 8:00 a.m. – Chamber Friday, April 5 Economic Development Council 7:30 a.m. – Chamber Tuesday, April 9 Small Business Success Seminar Could Mobile Services Threaten the Future of Your Business?

Presented by Connie Hagler, President, CMIT Solutions of Lanier 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber Tuesday, April 9 Youth Leadership Hall 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9 Ambassador Council 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. – 2 Dog Cafe Wednesday, April 10 Network Over Coffee 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Shop at Lawrence Pharmacy 631 Broad Street in Gainesville

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Wednesday, April 10 Annual Job Fair 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Thursday, April 11 Leadership Hall County 8:00 a.m .- 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16 VISION 2030 Board of Directors 11:30 a.m. – Chamber Wednesday, April 17 Issues Committee 8:00 a.m. – Chamber Wednesday, April 17 Lunch 'n Learn 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Recess Southern Gastro Pub Thursday, April 18 Chamber Executive Board 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Chamber

Thursday, April 18 Chamber Chase 5K 2 Mile Wellness Walk 6:00 p.m. - Run 6:10 p.m. - Walk Riverside Military Academy Wednesday, April 24 Network Over Coffee 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

BabyCakes Mini Cupcake Bakery 3575 McEver Road in Gainesville Thursday, April 25 Chamber Board of Directors 12:00 p.m. – Gainesville Civic Center Friday, April 26 Hacker's Holiday Golf Tournament 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Lake Lanier Islands Resort Tuesday, April 30 South Hall Business Coalition Update: City of Flowery Branch Presented by Bill Andrew, City Manager 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Antebellum Restaurant, 5510 Church Street in Flowery Branch

MAY 2013 Thursday, May 9 105th Annual Meeting & Gala 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner Program Chattahoochee Country Club Friday, May 17 New Member Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Location to be determined Monday, May 20 Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lake Lanier Islands Resort Co-Sponsored by Lake Lanier Association and Lake Lanier Islands Resort Get details and register for these and other Chamber events online: greaterhallchamber.com

Small Business Success Seminar Tuesday, April 9 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Chamber Free for Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members

Could Mobile Services Threaten the Future of Your Business?

Connie Hagler, President of CMIT Solutions of Lanier, a franchise that specializes in managed IT services for small and medium sized businesses, will discuss the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomenon and how it has been both a boon and bane for businesses. Reservations, Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean@ghcc.com.

Online: greaterhallchamber.com

Annual Job Fair Wednesday, April 10 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Gainesville Civic Center No Admission Fee • Open to the Public

Employer Booths Still Available!

Great opportunity for both employers and job seekers. FREE and open to the public.

Employers will meet hundreds of job candidates face-to-face during a short period of time. Title sponsor is Modern Woodmen of America. Additional sponsors: Express Employment Pros (Platinum), IMS Gear (Gold), Axiom Staffing Group (Silver), ZF Group (Bronze), McDonald's, Lanier Technical College, Gainesville Area Employers, WDUN and The Times. Details: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean@ghcc.com

South Hall Business Coalition Tuesday, April 30 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Antebellum Restaurant 5510 Church Street in Flowery Branch $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members; Light Breakfast

Update: City of Flowery Branch Come hear an update by Bill Andrew, City Manager of Flowery Branch. Great networking with light breakfast at Antebellum. antebellumrestaurant.com Reservations required.

Megan Martin, 770-532-6206. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com. greaterhallchamber.com

105th Annual Meeting & Gala Thursday, May 9 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner Program Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville $75 per person; $125 Couple; $1,200 Table Sponsorship (seats 10) The Greater Hall Chamber Annual Meeting & Gala includes an outdoor cocktail party, an elegant buffet dinner, music and dancing. Annual Business Awards will be presented including the 2012-2013 Family of the Year and Small Business of the Year, W.G. Mealor Chairman's Award, and Silver Shovel Award Winners. Megan Martin, 770-532-6206.

Email: mmartin@ghcc.com. Reservations online: greaterhallchamber.com

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• Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® according to Truven Health Analytics, one of only 20 “Large Community Hospitals” and the only hospital in Georgia to make the list. NGMC was also named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2013 by Healthgrades®. nghs.com • Jazzercise Gainesville (John Morrow Parkway) and Jazzercise Braselton (Spout Springs) Owner Colleen Manji received the President's Club Platinum Award as a top money earner in Jazzercise franchises, ranking in the top 3% of all franchisees last year. jazzercise.com • Hall County's Hawgin' On Lanier is May 17- 18 at Laurel Park. A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band will perform Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 for a lawn seat; $300 table, includes BBQ plates. Proceeds benefit the Hall County Animal Shelter.

Arrive by boat! 770-297-5504. For tickets: Email: kcrumley@hallcounty.org • 9th Annual Spring Chicken Festival in Downtown Gainesville is Saturday, April 27, 10am – 4pm. Festivities include a 5K Race, Chicken City Parade, Cook-off, ReHatched Upcycled Art Market, Quilt Show and Kids Zone! Proceeds benefit Keep Hall Beautiful. 770-297-1141. gainesville.org • Check out the Chamber's NEW 2013 Gainesville-Hall County Video – Live, Work, Play... All in a Day! YouTube: http://youtu.be/PzXFKlmEvEs • Junior Achievement (JA) of Northeast Georgia presented Business Hall of Fame Awards to Tommy Bagwell, owner, American Proteins; Jan Cooley, CEO, Proview Foods; and Bob Swoszowski, owner of 11 McDonald’s restaurants across the state.

The award is given for involvement in economic and civic development of Northeast Georgia and the state. georgia.ja.org • The Northeast Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America honored Chamber Chairman Randall Frost with a Ralph Cleveland Distinguished Citizen Award.

Mary Lynn Coyle, Chair, Northeast Georgia Health System, and Elton Maddox, CEO, Wayne Farms, were also recipients.

A former Eagle Scout, Frost is the managing partner of Stewart, Melvin & Frost and has practiced law since 1971. He has served many community organizations and was also recently awarded DAR's Community Service Award.

• The Northeast Georgia Heart Center was awarded a three-year Recognition Award by the American Heart/Stroke Association for providing quality care to their patients with cardiovascular disease or who have had a stroke. ngheartcenter.com • Hall County Library System is hosting a Family Safety Series with presentations on safety precautions. April 13 at 9:15 am Hall County EMA Search & Rescue; April

29 at 6:00 pm - Hall County Fire Services; May 13 at 6:00 pm - Alzheimer’s Association. No charge. Gainesville Branch, 127 Main Street. hallcountylibrary.org • Deborah Mack was honored by the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia as the 2013 Woman of Distinction, recognized for her involvement on the boards of many community agencies including the Hall County Board of Heath, Greater Hall Chamber and United Way. She is a founding member and past president of both WomenSource and Gateway Domestic Violence Center.

• United Hospice Foundation's Pull! Skeet Shoot and Lunch is April 6 at Etowah Sporting Clay in Dawsonville. $65 per person includes 100 skeets, silent auction, giveaways, shooting prizes and food by Luna’s. Lindsay Payne, 706-280-0054.

Email: llpayne@uhs-pruitt.com • Dr. Tom Smiley announces Lakewood Baptist Church's opening of its new, 14,000 square foot ministry center, allowing a new ministry for children and adults with special needs. The goal of the ministry is to provide personal evangelism and fellowship through recreation and family activities. lakewoodlife.org • Gateway Domestic Violence Center's 7th Annual Gateway to Hope is Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Country Club with a silent and live auction, live music and great food. Proceeds will help fund Gateway's emergency shelter for battered women and their children.

Tickets are $75. gatewaydvcenter.org • Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville is under new ownership and management by HP Hotel Management. Renovations are underway in the lobby/garden pavilion along with room updates and bathroom redesigns. The hotel will be 100% non-smoking at completion by June 1. A liquor license has been issued and menu revisions are in the works for The American Grill & Bar. 1735 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville.

770-532-3396. gainesvillega.hgi.com • The Longstreet Clinic announces the acquisition of Georgia Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery with offices in Duluth and Dacula. Amy Borrow, MD, and Stephen Fisher, MD, of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine at The Longstreet Clinic in Buford will take over the practice. georgiasportsmedicine.com • The Chamber's Beautification Committee is seeking nominations for the Residential Beautification Awards. Nominations may be made by friends, neighbors, business associates, etc. Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1. For more information, call Robin Halstead at 770532-6206 or email: rhalstead@ghcc.com

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United Hospice of Gainesville Chris Felix cuts ribbon at United Hospice, a provider of holistic care treating the physical, social and spiritual being of patients approaching their final days. United Hospice furnishes comfort, care and support, close, personal and spiritual peace, and self-respect for fullness of life for those with a life-limiting illness.

With locations in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, United Hospice includes teams of professionals overseeing the care of the patient including the patient’s physician, registered nurses, medical social workers, chaplains and volunteers. United Hospice, Inc., 700 South Enota, Suite 202, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-1970. uhs-pruitt.com

Quilts for Kids Betty Wright and Advisory Board members Elleda Rule, Peggy Gracey and Mary Lowrey cut ribbon for the Northeast Georgia Chapter of Quilts for Kids, an organization of over 125 volunteers who sew “comfort” quilts for children at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gateway Domestic Violence Center and Family Promise of Hall County. Workshops are held at First Baptist Gainesville and Hopewell United Methodist Churches monthly or volunteers may sew the kits at their home. The chapter’s first anniversary was in March. The group has donated 258 quilts and 22 pillowcases during the first year. In addition to volunteers and supporters, fabric or financial donations are needed for this project. To help, call 678-617-9671. QuiltsforKids.org

Habitat for Humanity ReSTORE Ann Nixon cuts ribbon at Habitat for Humanity of Hall County's ReSTORE, a Christian housing ministry and affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The organization promotes home ownership with the help of volunteers building houses for residents in need of adequate housing. The Habitat ReSTORE offers an alternative affordable source for home maintenance and improvement materials while preserving the environment by keeping these items out of the landfill. The Habitat ReSTORE seeks donations – doors, windows, cabinets, counter tops, sinks, toilets, working appliances (less than 10 years old), furniture and household goods. Funds generated assist in building Habitat for Humanity homes for needy families in Hall County. 2285 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. 678-450-5998. habitathallcounty.org

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Some 2,000 are expected to participate in the Chamber Chase 5K Run and 2 Mile Wellness Walk on April 18. Register online at ChamberChase5k.com by April 12.

Thank You Chamber Sponsors Ace Hardware AT&T Breakfield & Associates Brenau University Charter Business Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia Chick-fil-A Gainesville GAINCO Gainesville Eye Associates Gainesville Signs & Graphics Georgia Design & Graphics Highland Mountain Beverage

Independence Bank of Georgia J & J Foods Jackson EMC Jacobs Media Corporation Lakeview Academy Mansfield Energy McDonald's Medical Mutual Milton Martin Honda Milton Martin Toyota NEGA Diagnostic Clinic NEGA Georgia Health System

NEGA Physicians Group North Georgia Canopy Tours Red Clay Interactive Riverside Military Academy The Longstreet Clinic The Times Walgreens Wallace Sheet Metal Wayne Farms WDUN Radio Wells Fargo XPO Logistics

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Megan Martin Joins Chamber Staff Megan Martin, a Hall County native and graduate of Flowery Branch High School joined the Chamber staff last month as Vice President of Membership Development.

Megan is a Clemson University graduate and has been in the paper shredding and sensitive materials destruction industry for over five years, most recently serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing at American Security Shredding, Inc. Megan’s Chamber volunteer activities include serving on the Hackers Holiday Committee, Ambassador Council, and as an Associate Director. She was named Ambassador of the Year in both 2010 and 2011 and was a recipient of the Silver Shovel Award in 2011. She is a Megan Martin Vice President, Membership Leadership Hall County graduate and serves as Chairman Development, Greater Hall of the Lanier Charter Career Academy Governing Board Chamber of Commerce and as Volunteer Coordinator for the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Foundation's Golf Tournament. Megan and her husband, Nick, reside in Hall County and are members at Hopewell Baptist Church.

Conditioned Air Systems Team (L-R): Matt Magnus, Doug and Diane Magnus, Brooke M. Kalinauskas, Baya M. Pruitt, Matt Pruitt and Andy Kalinauskas.

Many thanks to Conditioned Air for hosting the March Business After Hours and the celebration of their 30th Anniversary. Don't miss Business After Hours on Monday, May 20 (note day) from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Harbor Landing at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Join us as we sail around the lake and network with other business professionals. Co-sponsored by Lake Lanier Association and Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206.

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Position Opening at Chamber Economic Development Project Manager. Research and prepare for prospect businesses. Manage Gainesville-Hall County Economic Development Council events and meetings. Coordinate prospect visits. Marketing and commercial real estate backgrounds helpful. Degree required. Resumes to Greater Hall Chamber, Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 374, Gainesville, GA 30503.

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Welcome New Members!

Beth Truelove 2608 Little River Park Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 534-1173 - Individual Member Contemporary Culinary Concepts, LLC Christopher Harwell 1546 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 316-7775 - Catering contemporaryculinaryconcepts.com Gallery on the Square Patti Russell 118 Main Street SW Suite 4 Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 893-9880 - Art Gallery gallerysq.com

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Douglas Mooney 340 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE 1st Floor Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 531-9813 - Mortgage wellsfargo.com

Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar Abbott Hayes, Jr. Thomas Fitzgerald 200 EE Butler Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 532-6312 - Attorneys homlaw.com McEver Road Self Storage John Stoecker 5140 McEver Road Oakwood, GA 30566 (770) 534-5011 - Storage absolutemgmt.com/mcever

Yellowfin Chris Richardson 120 Bradford Street Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 450-4225 - Restaurant

Ron's Drivelines Ronald Warren 455 Industrial Boulevard Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 532-6869 - Auto Parts & Supplies ronsdrivelines.com

To learn about the benefits of membership or to join the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, contact Kara Tate, 770-532-6206.

Email: ktate@ghcc.com.

Join the Chamber online: greaterhallchamber.com

Spine Care & Pain Management - Jeff Clapp 601 Broad Street, Suite B Gainesville, GA 30501 (706) 549-8114 - Medical tameyourpain.com

The recent South Hall Business Coalition meeting featured an update on the University of North Georgia (UNG). (L-R): Dr. Chaudron Gille, Associate Vice President University Affairs & Academic Services, UNG; Sloan Jones, Director of Civic Engagement, UNG; Mary Transue, Associate Vice President of Executive Affairs, UNG; Chamber South Hall Council Chairman Brian Cantel, Cantel Wealth Management; Dr. Al M Panu, Senior Vice President, UNG; Kit Dunlap, President/CEO, Greater Hall Chamber. The South Hall Business Coalition will meet on Tuesday, April 30 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Antebellum Restaurant in Flowery Branch. Bill Andrew, City Manager of Flowery Branch, will present an update. Reservations: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com

105th Annual Meeting & Gala Thursday, May 9, 2013

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6:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Country Club

Black Tie Optional Cocktails 6:00 p.m.

Dinner & Program 7:00 p.m.

Megan Martin 770-532-6206 Email - mmartin@ghcc.com Online - greaterhallchamber.com

Outdoor Cocktail Reception Elegant Buffet Dinner Awards & Recognition Live Music $75 per person; $125 couple $1200 Table Sponsor (seats 10)

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Recognizing Small Business of the Year – Family Business of the Year Silver Shovel Awards – W.G. Mealor Chairman's Award

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Leadership Leadership Hall Hall County's County's day day began began with with aa tour tour of of the the ZF ZF Windpower Windpower plant plant where where the the class class saw saw firsthand firsthand the the manufacturing manufacturing of of wind wind turbine turbine components. components. At At Wrigley Wrigley Manufacturing Manufacturing Company, Company, the the class class learned learned about about the the chewing chewing gum gum manufacturing, manufacturing, operations operations and and logistics. logistics. While While at at Wells Wells Fargo, Fargo, members members of of the the class class heard heard from from Phil Phil Bonelli, Bonelli, Vice Vice President President of of Community Community Banking, Banking, on on how how the the banking banking industry industry works works with with the the Chamber’s Chamber’s economic economic development development team team and and other other community community leaders leaders with with industry/business industry/business prospects. prospects. Next, Next, the the group group toured toured several several industrial industrial parks parks while while Tim Tim Evans, Evans, Chamber Chamber Vice Vice President President of of Economic Economic Development, Development, and and Shelley Shelley Davis, Davis, Vice Vice President President of of Existing Existing Industry, Industry, spoke spoke about about the the variety variety of of manufacturers manufacturers and and processors processors located located in in Hall Hall County.

County. They They talked talked about about what what industry industry prospects prospects are are looking looking for for when when they they are are deciding deciding where where to to locate locate their their business. business. At At Truelove Truelove Dairy, Dairy, owners owners Dixie Dixie and and Jerry Jerry Truelove Truelove talked talked about about the the agricultural agricultural business business in in Hall Hall County County and and the the mechanics mechanics of of operating operating aa dairy dairy farm. farm.

Many Many class class members members were were given given an an opportunity opportunity to to milk milk aa cow! cow! The The day day ended ended with with aa reception reception at at the the Elk’s Elk’s Club.

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Youth Youth Leadership Leadership Hall Hall traveled traveled to to the the Hall Hall County County Detention Detention Center Center where where Sheriff Sheriff Gerald Gerald Couch Couch addressed addressed the the group group and and welcomed welcomed them them to to the the facility. facility. After After aa tour tour of of the the jail, jail, the the class class traveled traveled to to Brenau Brenau University University for for lunch lunch and and heard heard from from several several judicial judicial professionals professionals including including Mark Mark Alexander, Alexander, Stewart, Stewart, Melvin Melvin & & Frost Frost and and John John Breakfield, Breakfield, Breakfield Breakfield & & Associates.

Associates. At At the the Hall Hall County County Court Court House, House, Paul Paul House House of of the the Gang Gang Task Task Force Force talked talked with with the the students students about about gang gang issues issues facing facing our our community. community. The The group group also also witnessed witnessed aa live live trial trial in in Judge Judge Charlie Charlie Wynn’s Wynn’s courtroom. courtroom. The The day day ended ended with with aa mock mock trial trial led led by

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Alexander. Thank Thank you you Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A of of Gainesville, Gainesville, Lakeview Lakeview Academy Academy and and Brenau Brenau University University for for sponsoring sponsoring meals. meals.

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The Power To Perform

Healthcare Initiative Consortium The Wisdom Project

VISION 2030 Healthcare Initiative Consortium (Front, L-R): Debbie Edwards, RN, The Longstreet Clinic; Mimi Collins, CEO, The Longstreet Clinic; Cheryl Christian, Executive Director, Good News Clinics. (Back, L-R): Dr. Gale Starich, Dean, College of Health Sciences, Brenau University; Chad Bolton, Director of Planning, Northeast Georgia Health System.

Mimi Collins, Chairman of VISION 2030's Healthcare Initiative Consortium and CEO of The Longstreet Clinic, recently presented results of a three-year study focusing on top health indicators in the community to the Greater Hall Chamber’s Healthcare Committee.

Elements of the study came from medical information system technology made available by consortium members and included data on adult patients 18 and older, seen in calendar year 2011. Information included in the 2011 Healthcare Snapshot was BMI – Body Mass Index; Cholesterol; A1C (Risk of Diabetes) – blood sugar levels; and Hypertension.

For more on the Healthcare Initiative Consortium, the complete 2011 Healthcare Snapshot Study, or VISION 2030, contact Meg Nivens, Executive Director, 770532-6206. vision2030.org

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The Wisdom Project has 19 people participating in the Spring Session and recently completed the Healthcare program. The Spring Session is at the half-way point having completed programs on Education, Arts & Entertainment, Healthcare and Social Services. Government and Industry are set for later this spring. Class graduation is set for Friday, May 3. The Fall Session will begin in late August and run through November. For information on the Wisdom Project, or to nominate an individual for the next session, contact Meg Nivens at 770-532-6206 or email: mnivens@ghcc.com

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The total number of patients in the study was 21,808 with the mean age at 49. The report shows high rates of obesity and diabetes among Gainesville-Hall County's adult population. “Our community, like many across the country, has an obesity issue. This leads to high incidence of hypertension, cholesterol and diabetic risk,” noted Collins. “The Healthcare Initiative Consortium will now seek to encourage healthy lifestyles and increase access to healthcare. As the group begins collecting data for the 2012 Snapshot, we hope to gather more information from healthcare providers in the market and also provide a Pediatric Snapshot next year.”

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Jason Grady, Regional STEMI Coordinator at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, gives an update on cardiac care to the Wisdom Project class at the March session.

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by Gordon Gainesville Civic CenterSawyer 8:00 - 10:00toa.m.

– The Oaks at Free – Open Public Lanier Charter Career Academy

Thursday, April 18 Business After Hours Chamber Chase 5K Run Thursday, February 16 and 2 Mile Wellness Walk 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.Luna's - RunRestaurant 6:10 p.m. 200 - Walk Main Street Riverside Military Academy Hunt Tower in Downtown Gainesville (Register online by April 12th)

Friday,Arbor April Day 26 Celebration Hacker'sFriday, Holiday Golf17 February 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start FrancesIslands Meadows Center Lake Lanier Resort (Register as individual or team)

Safe & Green Regional Assembly February 24 Tuesday,Friday, April 30 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

South Hall Business Coalition Georgia Mountains Center

Flowery Branch Update

by Annual Bill Andrew, City Manager Transportation Forum 8:00 a.m.

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Wednesday, March 14 Antebellum 11:30Restaurant a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Flowery Branch Gainesville State College

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Thursday, May Job Fair and9 Career Expo AnnualWednesday, Meeting &March Gala28 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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- Outdoor Reception Georgia Mountains Center 7:00 p.m.

- Dinner Program Chattahoochee Country Club

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