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The Greater Hall Chamber continues to assist its members, local businesses and citizens in communicating their concerns and discussing important issues with our LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION at the ANNUAL EGGS & ISSUES BREAKFAST. Sponsored by JACKSON EMC, the event is THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM at the GAINESVILLE CIVIC CENTER. The event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Cost is $20 Chamber members; $25 Non-members and at the door. Includes full buffet breakfast. Reservations are required. For details or reservations, contact Joy Sims, 770-532-6206. Email: jsims@ghcc.com. Reservation online at greaterhallchamber.com
Save the Date Thursday, December 5 South Hall Business Coalition Friday, December 6 Business Before Hours
MOORE’S WEALTH MANAGEMENT “Protecting Your Future”
Thursday, December 12 Eggs & Issues Breakfast
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Moore’s Wealth Management adds 4th Fiduciary Advisor to their Practice A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Planning for a healthy and prosperous retirement that might last 20, 25 or even 30 years into the future can be a daunting task. You want to make your financial resources last for the rest of your life -- no matter how long you live -- and you don’t want to be wiped out by down markets, poor tax planning,
interests above their own and declare any conflicts of interest that may arise. The “suitability standard” which Brokers, Registered Representatives
standard and continues to grow in the community due to its commitment to this principle. In August, Moore’s Wealth Management added it’s 4th Fiduciary Advisor
satisfaction, now ranking Moore’s Wealth Management as a National Top 5 Fiduciary Advisory Firm within Horter Investment Management.” Call to get more information on how Scott Moore and his team of Fiduciary Advisors can assist you in planning and preparing for retirement. They
From the Chair
Support Our Retailers This Season “You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.” Woodrow Wilson
Dixie Truelove Truelove Dairy, Inc. Chair, Greater Hall Chamber
Recent census data indicates Gainesville-Hall County has a primary trade area serving a population of over 462,000 Northeast Georgia residents and is the region’s only major retail center. Our community offers the unique opportunity to shop at a variety of independent, small businesses as well as large retailers including, Home Depot, Super Target, TJ Maxx, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Best Buy, Lowe's, JC Penney, Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabric, PetSmart, Kohl’s and more. Over 1.2 million square feet of retail space is open at Stonebridge Village (Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch) Beechwood Crossing (Dawsonville Highway in Gainesville) and the New Holland Market anchored by Super Kroger (soon to open at I-985).
Take advantage of the diverse shopping alternatives here in Gainesville-Hall County during the Holidays. Keep our tax dollars local and boost our area economy. On the Square in Downtown Gainesville, shoppers can enjoy the historic ambience of Main Street Market, built in 1886, now an open air market offering an array of distinctive shops, and others around the Square including The Crystal Plate, Gem Jewelry, Saul's, Dress Up Boutique and more. Stop by The Little Ladybug, Green's Grocery, Habersham Bicycles or Georgia Front Runners when you're in town. Several municipalities in Hall County have completed redevelopment plans with new shops including the cities of Braselton, Buford, Flowery Branch and Oakwood. Lakeshore Mall has new retailers such as the recently opened Dick's Sporting Goods and Belk, a longtime and supportive corporate citizen. Consider a gift of original art from the Quinlan Visual Arts Center or the Gallery on the Square. Pick up a gift certificate at one of our many restaurants – Luna's, Mellow Mushroom, Scott's Downtown, Yellow Fin, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cheddar's, Texas Roadhouse, Rick's Smokin' Pig, Chili’s, Antebellum, Calliope Sweets. Honor a friend or make a donation in memory of someone to a charitable organization such as Eagle Ranch, Good News Clinics, Love Light Tree at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Salvation Army, Challenged Child, Gateway Domestic Violence Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County, United Way of Hall County... the list goes on.
December 3, 2013 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Remember the true meaning of Christmas as we rush to purchase gifts for family and friends. Shop at HOME and remember our LOCAL merchants. Happy Holidays!
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Holiday Business After Hours Shoppers of all ages with Santa at The Crystal Plate (Mary Beth Begley, owner) at the Holiday Business After Hours in November on the Square in Downtown Gainesville. Sponsored by Main Street Gainesville, the Jingle Mingle featured open houses at shops and festivities for the entire family. Don't miss a morning of networking at Business BEFORE Hours at Lakeshore Mall on Friday, December 6 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Door prizes include a $250 Lakeshore Mall gift card! Meet at the open mall court area between JCPenney and Books-A-Million. Remember to BUY LOCAL this Holiday Season at one of the specialty shops downtown, Lakeshore Mall or throughout Gainesville-Hall County. Keep our tax dollars in the community and support our local retailers.
Business Link VOLUME 19 ISSUE 12 McKemie West, Editor • Email: kwest@ghcc.com
greaterhallchamber.com Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
2013-2014 Executive Committee Chairman Dixie Truelove, Truelove Dairy Chairman Elect David Lee, Jackson EMC
Vice Chair, Marketing and Communications Jullie King The Longstreet Clinic
Vice Chair, Membership Treasurer Development Jody Lail, Chattahoochee Bank Tony Paramore of Georgia Gainesville Design Center Vice Chair, Economic Development Chris Braswell PB Property Management
Vice Chair, Government William Bagwell Homestead Investments
Senior Advisor Denise Deal The Sassafras Group
Vice Chair, South Hall Council Immediate Past Chairman Brian Cantel Randall Frost Cantel Wealth Management Stewart, Melvin & Frost Vice Chair, Community Development Deborah Mack, Volunteer
Vice Chair, Education Andi Farmer Milton Martin Honda
Co-Chairs, HALLmark David Abee, Regions Bank Paul Chambers, AT&T Jimbo Floyd, Turner Wood & Smith Insurance
President & CEO Kit Dunlap Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Chair, VISION 2030 Carl Romberg, Direct South, Inc. Meg Nivens, Executive Director
Board of Directors 2013-2014 Perry Barnett, Rushton & Company Karen Baston, Sperry Van Ness Col James Benson, Riverside Military Academy Phil Bonelli, Wells Fargo John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates Carol Burrell, Northeast Georgia Health System Sid Chandler, Independence Bank of Georgia Stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB Dr. Merrianne Dyer, Gainesville City Schools
Scott McGarity, McGarity’s Business Products Steve McNeilly, Northeast GA Health System Dick Mecum, Chair, Hall County Commission Mike Miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont Greg Ours, Poly Enterprises Dr. Ray Perren, Lanier Technical College Larry Poole, Mayor, City of Gillsville Brad Puryear, Mansfield Energy
Sam Evans, Oakwood City Council Tony Funari, Funari Realty, City of Braselton
Will Schofield, Hall County Schools Dr. Ed Schrader, Brenau University
Rob Geoffroy, The Atlanta Falcons John Geyer, J Geyer Advertising
Pao Sengkhammee, Zebra Technologies Darrell Snyder, Georgia Power
Bob Hamrick, Mayor Pro Tem, Gainesville Will Hicks, Stifel Nicolaus Dr. Bonita Jacobs, University of North Georgia Jay Jacobs, Jacobs Media Corporation Lane Jones, Highland Mountain Beverage Dr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy Mary Jane Locklear, Cox Communications
Dennis Stockton, The Times Milton Turner, Mayor, City of Lula Dr. Mary Watkins, Watkins Total Health Care Mike Williams, Lake Lanier Islands Resort Philip Wilheit, Wilheit Packaging Philip Wilheit, Jr., Wilheit Packaging Bob Willis, Willis Investment Counsel
Associate Directors 2013-2014 Jonathan Collins, BB&T
Jay Kelly, Signs By Tomorrow
Bruce Eades, Insurance Office of America
Sierra McMullen, Charter Business
Josh Everett, New Leaf Landscape Services
Barbara Rambo, ProCare Rx
Joy Fowler, Hamilton State Bank
Sherry Ridgway, Global IT
Connie Hagler, CMIT Solutions
Trey Wood, Turner Wood & Smith Insurance
Andy Kalinauskus, Conditioned Air Systems
Todd Young, Publix
Staff Executive Kit Dunlap, President/CEO Joy Sims, Executive Assistant Economic Development Tim Evans, Vice President Shelley Davis, Vice President Existing Industry Amanda Lewis, Project Manager Joshua Stephens, Project Manager Finance & Operations David Umberson, Vice President Finance & HR Membership Development Megan Martin, Vice President Kara Tate, Membership Coordinator Education Dana Miller, Vice President
Goverment Affairs Joshua Stephens, Project Manager South Hall Council Megan Martin, Vice President Membership Community Development Robin Halstead, Vice President VISION 2030 Meg Nivens, Executive Director Marketing & Communications Kemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant Greater Hall Chamber Welcome Center Robin Halstead, Manager
December 3, 2013 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development
Awards recognize existing industries in Gainesville-Hall County
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The Greater Hall Chamber's 2013 Industry of the Year Awards were presented at the 5th Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon on November 7th at the Chattahoochee Country Club. Sponsored by Lanier Technical College and Rushton & Company, the awards honor area existing industry leaders based on economic impact, workforce excellence and corporate responsibility. Gainesville-Hall County is home to 47 Fortune 500 firms, over 300 manufacturing and processing concerns, and 42 international companies. The Chamber continues to focus on the importance of existing industries in Gainesville-Hall County. In the last 24 months, 58 new and expanded businesses created 2,200 jobs and generated $283 million in capital investment for Gainesville-Hall County. American Yazaki Corporation (1-50 Employees) Only three years in Hall County, and American Yazaki has 27 employees and manufactures plastic fuel tanks for the Yamaha 4-Wheelers, Viking UTV and Honda small engines, all meeting EPA evaporative regulations. The company is making tremendous investments to accommodate the production of added products such as a new Terry Merck (center), Plant Manager, American Yazaki line of ink cartridge containers accepts Industry of Year Award from Tim Evans, for high capacity printing. They Chamber Vice President of Economic Development (left) invested $15 million for new and Shelley Davis, Vice President of Existing Industry. robotic lines and will invest another $6 million for new line in 2014. Both products require the additional hiring of eight (8) employees, and they offer hands on robotic training for those with the desire to learn the trade. yazaki-corp.co.jp/eng/ Milliken & Company New Holland Plant (201+ Employees) With 112 years in Hall County, Milliken & Company’s New Holland Plant in Gainesville currently has 230 employees. The textile company spins raw cotton, polyester and Nomex into yarn. The yarn is then used to manufacture items such as ball caps, duct tape, uniforms and napery. Located in a 5-story building Jared Morgan (center), Plant Manager, Milliken and built in 1899, this company Company New Holland Plant receives Industry of the Year Award from Tim Evans, Chamber Vice President is one of, if not the oldest, of Economic Development (left) and Shelley Davis, Vice operating company in Hall President of Existing Industry. County. Zero landfill was this company’s goal, and they met it. Additionally, an intense focus on safety has paid off, as the company now holds OSHA VPP status. milliken.com ElringKlinger USA (Environmental Stewardship Recognition) is a worldwide development partner and original equipment supplier of cylinder-head and specialty gaskets, plastic housing modules, shielding components for engine, transmission, exhaust systems and underbody, exhaust gas purification technology as well as battery and fuel cell components to almost all of the world’s vehicle and engine manufacturers. The company located to Hall County in 2008 and employs 200 people. They recycle all aluminum and stainless steel scrap from their operation as an automotive supplier as well as have an annual employee awards program for those who provide the best process improvement suggestions. ElringKlinger recently purchased 14 acres in Hall County for future expansion. elringklinger.com
Processing Equipment Solutions (PES) (51-200 Employees) located to Hall County in 2001 and currently has 55 employees. PES is a locally owned and operated CNC machine and fabrication facility specializing in meat/ food processing equipment. This year the company located to a larger, 100,000 square foot facility and continues Philip Hurwitz, Director of Sales, Processing Equipment to invest in new equipment, Solutions receives Industry of the Year Award from Tim technologies, and efficiency Evans, Chamber Vice President of Economic Development programs. The utilization and Shelley Davis, Vice President of Existing Industry. of new robotic technology has led to increased sales, additional skilled positions, higher efficiency and lower operational costs. This company supports all employees' children and school functions as well as The March of Dimes. Employees enjoy a matched 401K plan, annual employee celebrations, and bonuses based on performance. pesparts.com
Recipients of Recognition Awards (L-R): Shelley Davis, Chamber VP of Existing Industry; Sebastian Fees, Production Manager, ElringKlinger (Environmental Stewardship); Jim O’Dell, Safety Manager, Kipper Tool Company (Safety Recognition); Richard Beaty, President, Aerocom Systems (Employer Recogition); Barry Anderson, President, IMS Gear (Corporate Citizenship); Tim Evans, Chamber VP of Economic Development.
Kipper Tool Company (Safety Recognition) is an American Woman-Owned Small Business and an authorized distributor for over 300 tool and industrial supply manufacturers. The company located to Hall County 21 years ago and is committed to providing quality tool kits to business, industry and government agencies. With 77 employees the company primarily develops tool systems for the military in addition to tool “cribs” for use domestically and internationally for companies and has been without a lost workday for four years. Kipper employees receive weekly safety communications and monthly formal trainings, including items about staying safe inside and outside of work. kippertool.com Aerocom Systems, Inc. (Employer Recognition) has over 80 years of design development and manufacturing experience in pneumatic tube systems worldwide and has been in Hall County for 15 years. With 17 employees, the company is dedicated to innovative solutions consistent with healthcare’s contemporary trends in station technology and has created new jobs in the weakened economy and used local vendors to keep money at home. Employees enjoy a retirement plan and tuition reimbursement among benefits. aerocom-usa.com IMS Gear Georgia Inc. (Corporate Citizenship Recognition) located to Hall County 18 years ago, has 222 employees and manufactures components and actuator systems for the automotive industry. IMS has seen extraordinary growth over the past couple of years and in 2014, the company projects to increase to 260 employees and add $8 million in capital investment. IMS Gear takes its Partner In Education role seriously – partnering with local K-12 schools along with Lanier Technical College and the University of North Georgia in workforce development. imsgear.com
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Thursday, December 5 South Hall Business Coalition Forum of Non-Profits in South Hall County 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Spout Springs Library Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch
No Chamber Board of Directors Meeting in December
JANUARY 2014 Thursday, January 9 South Hall Business Coalition 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Elachee Nature Science Center
Friday, December 6 Business Before Hours 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Lakeshore Mall
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Tuesday, December 10 Youth Leadership Hall Healthcare/Community Service Program 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 14 Small Business Success Seminar Your Best Year Ever! By Robert Mallon 7:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. – Chamber
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Thursday, January 16 Business After Hours 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. – Lakeview Academy
Wednesday, December 11 Issues Committee 8:00 a.m. – Chamber
Wednesday, January 29 Wednesday, December 11 Digital Marketing & The Cloud Network Over Coffee Growing Your Business with the Web . 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Presented by Full Media and Brenau Steak 'n Shake in Oakwood College of Business & Mass 3630 University Thompson Bridge Rd Ste Communication Gainesville, GAa.m. 30506 Thursday, December 12 8:30 - 11:30 Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast 770-536-2031 Jacobs Building at Brenau University 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Gainesville Civic Center FEBRUARY 2014
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Thursday, December 12 Leadership Hall County Government Program (Begins at the Eggs & Issues Breakfast) 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 11 Buy Local Expo / Safe & Green 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Gainesville Civic Center
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Get details on these events and more online: greaterhallchamber.com
Thank You Chamber Sponsors Adams Transfer & Storage Chick-fil-A of Gainesville Electronic Sales Company Gainesville Gainesville Design Design Center Center Georgia Georgia Power Power Highland Highland Mountain Mountain Beverage Beverage HTI HTI Employment Employment Solutions Solutions Jackson Jackson EMC EMC Jacobs Jacobs Media Media Kings Hawaiian Kings Hawaiian Lakeview Academy Lakeview Academy Lanier Technical College Lanier Technical College Liberty Utilities
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South Hall Business Coalition Thursday, December 5
Spout Springs Library in Flowery Branch 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. $5 Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members Sponsored by Milton Martin Honda, Red Clay Interactive and WDUN AM/FM Radio Join the South Hall Business Coalition for short presentations by South Hall Non-Profits including Choices Pregnancy Care Center; Georgia Mountain Food Bank; Goodwill; Action Ministries; Adults Protecting Children. Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com. Online reservations: greaterhallchamber.com
Digital Marketing Seminar Wednesday, January 29
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Networking / Tweet Tank 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Program Brenau University - Jacobs Building $15 Chamber Members • $20 Non-Members
Digital Marketing & The Cloud Representatives from Full Media and Brenau University will be leading this forum on ways to grow your business with the web with topics including seach engine optimization, leveraging the Cloud, and social media tools. Reservations required. Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com. Online: greaterhallchamber.com
Business Before Hours Friday, December 6
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by Lakeshore Mall 150 Pearl Nix Parkway in Gainesville No Charge • $250 Lakeshore Mall Gift Certificate Drawing • Breakfast Join us for a morning of networking at the mall! Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and hear the latest from the mall manager. Door prizes include a $250 Lakeshore Mall gift card and more! Be good... Santa will be making an appearance! We will gather in the open mall court area between JCPenney and Books-A-Million. Details: Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 116. Email: ktate@ghcc.com
Eggs & Issues Breakfast Thursday, December 12
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Gainesville Civic Center Sponsored by Jackson EMC $20 Chamber Members; $25 Non-Members Make your reservations for the Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast on December 12th with Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and the Gainesville-Hall County Legislative Delegation: Senator Butch Miller; Senator John Wilkinson; Rep. Emory Dunahoo, Jr.; Rep. Carl Rogers; Rep. Lee Hawkins; Rep. Timothy Barr. Reservations required. Contact Joy Sims, 770-532-6206 x 106. Email: jsims@ghcc.com. Online: greaterhallchamber.com
BUY LOCAL EXPO / Safe & Green Tuesday, February 11, 2014 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. December 3, 2013 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
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Exhibit Space & Sponsorships Now Available! The Chamber's Annual BUY LOCAL EXPO is Tuesday, February 11th at the Gainesville Civic Center and will highlight the many products and services available right here in Gainesville-Hall County! The Annual SAFE & GREEN Environmental, Health & Safety Forum will be held in conjunction with the Expo. The events are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Exhibit space and sponsorships are now available. The Expo and Safe & Green will be held at the Gainesville Civic Center from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. and will feature over 70 exhibits of local businesses and non-profits. Business After Hours is 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Expo at the Gainesville Civic Center! For exhibit space and sponsorship information, contact Megan Martin at the Chamber, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com
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MOORE’S WEALTH MANAGEMENT “Protecting Your Future”
Moore’s Wealth Management Holds Annual Senior Prom
Moore’s Wealth Management’s Annual Client Appreciation Event was held on October 12, 2013 at the beautiful Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville, Georgia. The theme for the Senior Prom event this year was “Hopelessly Devoted to You”, which was attended by over 200 clients and their guests. Many of them danced to the tunes of the 1950’s-80’s, performed flawlessly by the band“Terry Lee and the GT’s”. In addition, during dinner, the attendees enjoyed a wonderful “Young Elvis”presentation by Harold Shultz, one of the top Elvis Impersonators in the area. A key traditional feature of the event was the crowning of the 2013 Moore’s Wealth Management King and Queen of Prom, awarded to the client who was responsible for the most referrals to the firm over the last 12 months. The main purpose of the event each year is to show the appreciation for the trust and confidence that the growing clientele continue to place in the firm and its advisors. Scott Moore, founder and senior advisor of Moore’s Wealth Management, has been in the financial services industry for over 22 years and has developed 100’s of clients throughout the Southeast. He has a low-risk, safe & secure philosophy toward managing his client’s retirement assets while providing a reasonable annualized rate of return over 5-10-15 years with some of the finest Private Wealth Managers in the country. Because of this philosophy, Moore’s Wealth Management has seen continued growth and success throughout 2013. Due to tremendous growth in the North Georgia area, Moore’s Wealth Management has recently doubled the size of their Gainesville office and has continued to increase staffing in that location as well. The family owned
company is growing at a rate of 100150 clients per year and is expected to exceed this growth in 2014. Scott was a mutual fund broker with one of the larger investment firms on Wall Street for almost 17 years before becoming an Independent Fiduciary Advisor about four years ago. Having been on both sides of the profession, he can quickly analyze a client’s retirement portfolio to determine if it was designed for their best interest or for the best interest of their financial professional. As a fiduciary, Scott is held to a much higher professional standard than a typical broker. He has been nationally recognized as an “Ed Slott Master Elite IRA Advisor” where there are fewer than 260 members across the nation. Scott was also recognized with the distinguished “Advisor of the Year” award for 2011 and 2012 from one of the top Independent Advisor
Moore’s Wealth Management Staff include Scott & his wife Carla Moore pictured in the center, from left to right is Michelle Moore, Mark & Liz Peterson, Kyle Moore, Brian & Karly Moore, and Chris Moore.
organizations in the country. Scott and his team of Advisors are skilled financial professionals who utilize the latest investment, estate, and beneficiary planning techniques. These techniques help to design and implement personalized strategies that can reduce financial risk, lower taxes, avoid probate, and protect assets from nursing home costs. Scott’s offices are located in Alpharetta and Gainesville, Georgia, where he and his two older sons, Chris and Brian, and a fourth fiduciary, Mark Peterson, enjoy serving others in their growing financial business. Scott and his wife of 32 years, Carla, have five children ranging in age from 19 to 31 and four wonderful grandchildren. In his spare time, Scott enjoys spending time with his family as well as restoring classic cars. Scott and his wife, Carla, also love to cruise the Georgia Mountains on their motorcycle.
For more information on the ongoing educational seminars and college retirement planning courses that the firm offers, and how Scott, or one of the other fiduciary advisors in the office may be able to serve you and your family, please call one of their offices at (770) 535-5000 or (678) 566-3590.
Investment advice is offered by Horter Investment Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Insurance and annuity products are sold separately through Moore’s Wealth Management, LLC. Securities transactions for Horter Investment Management clients are placed through Pershing Advisor Solutions, Trust Company of America, Jefferson National Monument Advisor, Fidelity, Security Benefit Life, and FC Stone.
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Member Announcements December 3, 2013 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
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• Experience Lake Lanier Island Magical Night of Lights, Nov. 15 - Dec.31. Drive through the 12 days of Christmas, all the way to the dancing Holiday House. Treats this year include Santa’s Workshop, Christmas Carnival, Live Nativity Scene, Verizon Wireless Ice Skating Rink, Santa photos, amusement rides, pony rides, marshmallow roasting and much more! Load up the car with up to 9 people and pay just 1 flat price, $60/vehicle. lakelanierislands.com • For text reminders for Ambassadors Council, Lunch 'n Learn or Network Over Coffee gatherings, text “HALL” to 88588. Details, Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 116. Email: ktate@ghcc.com • Floyd Baldwin, President of Industrial Properties Group (IPG) was appointed to the Board of the Georgia Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SOIR), a professional commercial and industrial real estate association representing the leading real estate professionals in the state. Gainesville-based IPG is a leading provider of industrial real estate services in Northeast Georgia. ipgproperties.com • Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) announces Sherry Dorsey as new president and chief administrative officer. Pierpont F. Brown III, MD, was recently named the 51st president of the prestigious Georgia Surgical Society for the 2013-2014 term, and NGPG Vascular Center welcome James Reeves, MD, to the practice. Dr. Reeves received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine, where he also completed his general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship. NGPG is a network of over 200 physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners representing more than 20 specialties at more than 50 locations in Northeast Georgia. ngpg.org • Brad Abernathy of Abernathy Cochran Group/The Norton Agency was selected for membership in The Fellowship of Realty Professionals, an organization of the world’s most successful residential real estate sales professionals awarded for a lifetime of highly successful housing sales and recommendations of their peers in the industry. abernathycochran.com • Caroline A. Strickland, manager of Inpatient Medicine at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, was named president of the Georgia Association for Medical Staff Services, an association that supports the development of professionalism and knowledge for medical staff services professionals. nghs.com • The Salvation Army of Gainesville's Adopt An Angel - Help A Child In Need program will serve over 2,000 children this year with food, toys and clothing. You can help by adopting a child and purchasing gifts and clothing. Details: 770-534-7589.
• The Chamber's Annual Buy Local Expo is Tuesday, February 11 from 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center. The Safe & Green environmental, health and safety forum will be held in conjunction with the expo along with Business After Hours from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sponsorships available! For exhibit and sponsor details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com • Designed specifically for entrepreneurs, the UGA SBDC's 2014 StartSmart provides resources to evaluate and implement your vision by creating a thorough, well researched business plan. The program is hosted and facilitated by trained professionals at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and includes tools, resources and materials to help you start and grow your new venture. February 27 – March 20th (Thursdays), 9 am-4pm at the UGA-SBDC offices in Gainesville. Scholarships available. 770-531-5681 or email Dede at dgossage@georgiasbdc.org • Position opening for Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Manager to operate the Clarks Bridge Park and the Rowing /Canoe/ Kayak Center and develop an internationally recognized regatta center and premier athletic training facility. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, or related field required with experience in facility management and leadership at a senior management level. Deadline to submit resume is December 13. Email resume to: gh96board@gmail.com • Leadership Hall County Class of 2014 participated in a service project to combat hunger in our community by partnering with the Georgia Mountain Food Bank. Led by Clay Pilgrim, Rushton & Company, the class raised $2,500 to purchase 200 birds/hens and canned goods for complete Thanksgiving dinners. Leadership volunteers sorted the meals and delivered them on November 21 to 200 needy families for Thanksgiving. greaterhallchamber.com • Lorry and Sherrie Schrage were honored with North Georgia Community Foundation’s 2013 Philanthropist of the Year award and have dedicated themselves separately and collectively to the community by offering time, leadership and financial support for many organizations. The Schrages own and operate Saul's, a 74 year-old department store located on the Square in Downtown Gainesville. • Gainesville Parks & Recreation's Santa Sprint 5K & Fun Run benefitting Children at Play is December 7 at the Frances Meadows Center. 7am-Registration; 8:00 am-5K Race; 9:30 am-1 Mile Fun Run. 770-531-3580. Register at active.com
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Aspen Dental in Gainesville
Nadia Lopez, Dental Assistant; Shasta Fields, Hygienist; Dr. Chintan Parekh, DDS; Miriam Betancourt, Dental Assistant; Samantha Porter, Office Manager; (Back Row) Judi Goyler, Regional Manager; Jason Naves, Lab Technician, and Chamber representatives cut "floss" at Aspen Dental in Gainesville. Aspen Dental is one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of independent dental care providers in the U.S. with over 400 practices in 27 states. As part of its mission, Aspen Dental is providing millions of Americans with access to quality, affordable dental care. Dr. Chintan Parekh, DDS, and his team in Gainesville provide patients with full-service dental care, from preventive care and general dentistry to restoration and dentures. An onsite denture lab ensures quick turnaround, including adjustments, repairs and relines. Following an initial exam and X-rays (free to new patients without dental insurance) each patient receives a customized treatment plan. 890-F Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-928-3219. aspendental.com
Hear the Game Chris Casey and George Croly cut ribbon for HeartheGame.com, a local marketing company that uses the medium of high school sports to promote business sponsors. The company broadcasts live, play-by-play football and basketball games for schools including Flowery Branch High School, Winder-Barrow High School, Apalachee High School, and Bethlehem Christian Academy. During broadcasts, commercials run in the same fashion as those heard on the radio. The difference is that hearthegame.com is available over any web enabled device, so listeners can hear their favorite sport from anywhere. Broadcasting local sports enables advertisers to target people in the community who have a vested interest in the game they are listening to. 561-707-4973. hearthegame.com
Law Offices of Ryan M. Reid Teresa Friend, Nancy Turner, Jennifer Couch, Ryan Reid, Linda Gazaway and Kim Crumley (Chamber Ambassador) cut ribbon at The Law Office of Ryan M. Reid, LLC, a Gainesville-based law firm that provides closing and settlement services for home buyers, sellers, investors and lenders throughout the state. The firm is dedicated to providing clients with the highest-quality real estate closing services available. Reid practices in real estate, zoning and land use, insurance defense, and general civil litigation and located to Gainesville in 2003. He also handles a variety of matters including insurance defense, personal injury, probate, and general civil litigation, including appellate litigation. 815 Washington Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-971-4664. ryanreidlaw.com
Junior Achievement Career Day Over 50 local business volunteers supported Junior Achievement and 504 young students at Tadmore Elementary School on Halloween. Volunteers shared their career paths while teaching Junior Achievement lessons in financial literacy, career Dana Miller, VP Education, Chamber; Tommy Howard, education and Sue Gross and Pat Harrell, The Norton Agency; Robin Gower, the importance Principal, Tadmore Elementary School. education plays in obtaining employement. Sponsored by the Hall County Board of Realtors, participants included representatives from Jackson EMC, Hall County Fire Department, Remax Advanced, Bates Carter, The Norton Agency, Lazenby Law Firm, Hamilton State Bank and Keller Williams. "The Hall County Board of Realtors is an amazing business partner," said Robin Gower, Tadmore Principal. "Their generosity helps provide so many opportunities to our students – field trips, enrichment activities, special school events, and even lunches for summer school students." North Hall High School had 12 students participate that are pursuing careers in teaching. Junior Achievement (JA) is the largest and fastest growing educational nonprofit in the world. JA inspires students to succeed in a global economy and locally serves 16 counties in Northeast Georgia. georgia.ja.org
Precision Hair Kutters Governor Nathan Deal was recently on hand for the 40th Anniversary of Precision Hair Kutters, located in the Publix shopping Center on Thompson Bridge Road. Tommy Gooch, owner of the salon has “had the ear” of the Governor since he began cutting his hair almost 40 years ago. Precision Hair Kutters is one of the oldest styling shops in the area, starting with a barber shop run by Gooch’s father in Gainesville. Tommy joined the business and started Precision Hair Kutters. His mother runs a salon in Dahlonega that is operated by his brother, and his daughter is also a stylist. 1290 Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville. 770-536-6881.
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Law Offices of Russell Petersen Russell C. Petersen cuts ribbon at his law office, a Gainesville-based firm that provides closing and settlement services for home buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders throughout Georgia. Petersen states, "We’re small, we’re experienced, and we know what you want – Simplicity. Buying or selling a home is a complicated thing. The paperwork is overwhelming. The rules are frustrating. Apprehensions run wild. At the Law Office of Russell C. Petersen, we know what you’re going through, and we want to help. Help by keeping costs under control. Help by resolving problems before they become problems. Help by communicating with you." 815 Washington Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-971-4664. rcplawfirm.com
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The Buffaloe Group, LLC Shawn Buffaloe 3292 Thompson Bridge Rd Suite # 308 Gainesville, GA 30506 (678) 971-0090 - Finance / Accounting buffaloecpa.com Edge ATA Martial Arts Bart Edge 2550 Atlanta Highway Suite 200 Gainesville, GA 30504 (770) 539-9245 - Fitness Center edgeata.com
As an investor in the Greater Hall Chamber, businesses are entitled to a host of benefits offered to members. The potential dividends from investment are unlimited. Join online: greaterhallchamber.com
Global Resources International - Jeff Stearns 4142 Industry Way Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (678) 866-0533 - Manufacturer / Processor gri-usa.com Lake Lanier Cadillac Mazda Martin ‘Marty’ Pecora 2355 Browns Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30504 (770) 535-2200 - Automobile Dealer cadillacoflakelanier.com
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Sullivan & Schlieman Wealth Management, LLC Josh Schlieman 5755 North Point Parkway Suite 207 Alpharetta, GA 30022 (678) 867-0500 - Financial Services sullivanandschlieman.com Wrenched Bicycles, LLC Todd Berry 328 N Bradford Street Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 287-8842 - Retail / Sporting Goods wrenchedbicycles.com
Benefits of Membership... • Listing in the Chamber's Membership Directory • Listing in the Chamber's Online Business Directory • Subscription to Business Link newsletter • Access to Networking Opportunities and Events • Access to Forums, Seminars and Peer Groups • Volunteer Opportunities and Community Involvement • Advertising, Publicity, Sponsorship Opportunities • Business Referrals
The South Hall Business Coalition met at Lanier Technical College in November for a presentation by Dr. Ray Perren, President of Lanier Technical College. (L-R): South Hall Council Chair Brian Cantel, Cantel Wealth Management; Kit Dunlap, Presdient & CEO, Greater Hall Chamber; Ashton Blackwood, Milton Martin Honda (event sponsor); Dr. Ray Perren, Dr. Linda Barrow, Tavarus Holston and Robbie Vickers, Lanier Technical College. The South Hall Business Coalition will meet on Thursday, December 5 at 8:00 a.m. at the Spout Springs Library in Flowery Branch for a forum featuring non-profit agencies located in South Hall. Sponsored by Milton Martin Honda, Red Clay Interactive and Jacobs Media/ WDUN. Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 Email: mmartin@ghcc.com
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Mountain Fresh Creamery is owned by Scott and Jennifer Glover and is managed by Jon Lee. The Glovers have been in the dairy business since 2000 and opened the Creamery in Clermont in 2011. They produce all natural (no hormones or antibiotics), non-homogenized bottled milk – whole milk, chocolate milk, low fat milk, buttermilk and cream. They also make their own butter and ice cream and sell all their farm fresh products in a retail store at the Scott, Jennifer and Eliza Jane Glover with processing plant. Customers can cow, Que Sera Sera James Janie. watch their milk being bottled while shopping for other locally grown products. They also offer hand dipped ice cream and milkshakes from their silo at the Creamery and sell fresh, all natural ground beef. Scott is a fourth generation dairy farmer, working on his grandfather’s farm in elementary school. The family currently milk around 70 cows twice a day at their farm and is expanding operations to include tours and additional products. The Glovers have one of the highest milk qualities in the state and have received the Cream of the Crop award for milk production and milk quality for the past 10 years from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Scott is on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Milk Producers and a member of the Georgia Dairy Youth Foundation, Georgia Holstein Association and the Farm Bureau. 6615 Cleveland Highway, Clermont, GA 30527. 770-983-1MOO. mountainfreshcreamery.com
Small Business Success Seminar "Coaching Employees for Maximum Performance" was the program at the November Small Business Seminar. (L-R): Ron Miller, Aerocom Systems; Charles White; Hollie Shirley and Melissa Allen, GetUWired; Speaker Robert Mallon (front); Dominika Jasova, Brenau University Business Student; Al Trembley, WSI Digital Rainmakers. Robert Mallon will lead the January 14 Small Business Seminar titled "Your Best Year Ever!" The seminar will focus on guiding attendees to determine specifically what their top 10 values in life are, and then teach ways to set achievable goals for the year. The program will instruct participants on how to live congruently with values and accomplish more in 2014 based on both work and personal goals. Mark your calendar for the Digital Marketing & The Cloud, presented by Full Media and Brenau University on Wednesday, January 29 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Jacobs Building at Brenau University. Sponsored by Charter Business. $15 Chamber members; $20 Non-members. Reservations: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com
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“Your greatness is not what you have. It’s what you give.” I truly believe that the act of coming together to exchange a gift, especially when it makes a difference in one’s life, is one of the most magical moments we can share during the Holidays. United Way of Hall County also believes in the power of connectivity. We believe that if we work together in the three focus areas of education, income and health we can truly make a difference in the lives of all 2 columns who live in Hall County.
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The Chamber's Beautification Committee Business Awards of Excellence promote attractive and well-maintained areas by publicly recognizing those who have made beautification efforts to property. Winners of the fall award include the new Gainesville Pedestrian Bridge, connecting the Brenau Downtown Center and Midtown Gainesville, and BatesCarter, an accounting firm founded in 1962 and located at 525 Candler Street in Gainesville. BatesCarter is located in the site of the former Candler Street Elementary School. The school opened in 1911 and closed in 1978. Scheduled for destruction, the building was purchased in 1981, renovated and reopened in 1982 as BatesCarter and Don Carter Realty offices. It is also listed in the national register of Historic places. The Chamber initiated the beautification program 19 years ago and various businesses have received the award, including most recently Kipper Tool Company and First Baptist Church in 2012. Details: Robin Halstead, VP Community Development, 770-532-6206.
Partners in Education (L-R): John Higgins, Principal, Lanier Elementary; Dana Miller, Chamber VP of Education; Matt Nix, Duplicating Products; Elaine Briscoe, Search Teacher, Lanier Elementary; Matt Delong, Duplicating Products, celebrate the business/school partnership between Duplicating Products and Lanier Elementary with students (L-R) Abby Mize (Rotary Student of the Month), Anna Grace Edmonds, Ellie Rebollar, Abygail Montoya, and Ethan Popham (Lanier’s Student Council President). The Partners in Education Program is a cooperative effort of the Chamber, Gainesville City Schools, and Hall County Schools and seeks to establish and foster a relationship between the schools and businesses through mutual adoption of one another to support and enrich the school and students. Over 300 businesses currently participate in Partners in Education. Details: Dana Miller, Chamber VP Education, 770-532-6206. Email: dmiller@ghcc.com
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Data compiled by the Norton Agency. For additional information or other data products, please call: Tommy Howard 770-718-5204
The Norton Agency thoward@nortonnorthga.com
The Power To Perform
Leadership Hall County
Youth Leadership Hall
Wisdom Project Spring Session Are you 55 and wiser? Know someone who is? The Wisdom Project is taking applications for the Spring 2014 Session. The Chamber and Brenau University’s Center for Lifetime Study kicked off VISION 2030’s senior leadership program, The Wisdom Project, in 2012. The program is designed for age 55+ members of the community and prepares retired and semi-retired individuals to use their wisdom and talents in creative ways through action and advocacy. Through a hands-on service project and interaction with like-minded individuals from the community, The Wisdom Project participants experience a dynamic, multi-faceted view of Gainesville and Hall County, explore local issues and opportunities and engage with community leaders. The Spring Session kicks off on February 14 with programs on Fridays, February 21; March 14; March 28; April 11; April 25; May 9 and concludes with a Graduation Ceremony on May 16. The deadline to apply is January 15. Learn more about the program and download the application online at vision2030.org or contact VISION 2030 Executive Director Meg Nivens at 770-532-6206 x 104. Email: mnivens@ghcc.com
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Youth Leadership Hall's Judicial Program began at the Hall County Detention Center where the 66 students were led on an tour of the facility and a presentation by Sgt. Bonner Burton, Hall (L-R): Dominic Lo, Flowery Branch High School; Madaline Harr, Gainesville High School; Ben Herman, Riverside Military Academy; Morgan County Sheriff ’s Mercer, Gainesville High School; Kelly Holt Harrison, Lakeview Academy; SWAT Division. Braz Jackson and Jack Cumiskey, Gainesville High School The class participated in a mock trial led by Mark Alexander, Stewart, Melvin & Frost; John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates; Carla Walker, Whelchel, Dunlap, Jarrard & Walker; and Vanessa Sykes-Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar, followed by a presentation from Gang Task Force member Paul House. Thanks Lakeview Academy for bus transportation, Chick-fil-A of Gainesville for providing biscuits and Regions for sponsoring lunch.
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Leadership Hall's Education Program included an overview of Lakeview Academy by Headmaster, Dr. John P. Kennedy, presentations at the new Fairstreet International Baccalaureate School by Principal William Campbell, Dr. Merrianne Dyer, Superintendent of Gainesville City Schools, and Sammy Smith, Gainesville City School Board. At the DaVinci Academy, Will Schofield, Superintendent of Hall County Schools, gave an overview of the school system Dr. Merrianne Dyer (left), Superintendent, and Cindy White, Da Vinci Academy Gainesville City Schools, presented the Chamber Coordinator, led a tour. At Eagle and Dana Miller, VP Education, with a souvenir Ranch, Founder Eddie Staub shared brick from the original (1937) Fair Street School during the Leadership Hall program. an emotional video with testimonies from former Ranch participants. The class toured Lanier Charter Career Academy, and the day ended at Lanier Tech’s Adult Learning Center with a presentation by Brenda Thomas. Thank you program sponsor Lakeview Academy!
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UpcomingChamber Chamber Events Upcoming Events Thursday, December 5 Small Business Marketing Workshop South Tuesday, Hall Business FebruaryCoalition 14 Forum of South Trends Hall Marketing Presented by Gordon Sawyer Non-Profits 8:00a.m. - 10:00 a.m. –a.m. The Oaks at 8:00 - 9:00 LanierSprings Charter Career Academy Spout Library
Thursday, 12 Arbor December Day Celebration Eggs & Friday, IssuesFebruary Breakfast 17 Lt. Casey Cagle and the Hall 10:00 a.m. Frances Meadows Center County Legislative Delegation 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Safe & Green Civic Regional Assembly Gainesville Center
After 6 Hours Friday,Business December Thursday, February 16 Business Before Hours 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Luna's Restaurant Lakeshore Mall in the court 200 Main Street area between JC Penney and Hunt Tower in Downtown Gainesville Books-A-Million
8:00 a.m.January - 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, 29 Georgia Mountains Center Digital Marketing Seminar Presented by Full Media and Annual Transportation Forum Brenau University Wednesday, March 14 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Brenau University/Jacobs Gainesville State College Bld
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