February 7 2017 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
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Transportation: 2017 Top Issues
South Hall Business Coalition
The Greater Hall Chamber's Annual Transportation Forum is Thursday, March 9 at the University of North Georgia from 11:30 am -1:00 pm at the Gainesville Campus, Continuing Education Auditorium. The forum is open to the public and creates discussion with transportation officials, Chamber members, business professionals and community leaders.
Russell McMurry Commissioner, Georgia Department of Transportation
Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry and Brent Cook, District 1 Engineer, will present the program as well as representatives from the Gainesville-Hall County Metropolitan Planning Organization.
The event is presented by Pinnacle Bank and Rochester & Associates. Additional sponsors are McDonald's, the University of North Georgia, Highland Mountain Water, Coca-Cola of Gainesville, AccessWDUN and The Times. Cost $15 for Chamber Members, $20 Non-members, and includes a boxed lunch. Reservations required. Gerri Collins, 770-532-6206 x 106. Email: gcollins@ghcc.com
Annual Job Fair is March 22
Lanier Technical College Team Members (L-R): Carl Rogers, VP of Economic Development; Dennis Stockton, Executive Director of Foundation and Community Outreach; Nancy Beaver, VP for Student Affairs; Dr. Ray Perren, President; Tim Evans, VP Economic Development, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Tavarez Holston, VP of Academic Affairs; Tim McDonald, Executive Vice President. Dr. Ray Perren discussed current and new programs that will be added at Lanier Tech and gave an overview of the new campus, slated for a ribbon cutting in fall 2017 and classes to start January 22, 2018. The South Hall Business Coalition will meet on February 9 at Left Nut Brewing Company. The Coalition is sponsored by AccessWDUN, Milton Martin Honda, Red Clay Interactive and Store More Self Storage. Meetings are $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members. Details: Mandy Lathem, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mlathem@ghcc.com
Mincey Marble to relocate
Job seekers complete applications on site at the Chamber's Job Fair last year. The 2017 Job Fair is March 22 at the Gainesville Civic Center. The event is open to the public, with no admission fee and 60+ employers on hand looking to hire.
The Chamber's Annual Job Fair is Wednesday, March 22 from 10 am to 2:00 pm at the Gainesville Civic Center and is a great opportunity for both employers and job seekers. The event is open to the public with NO admission fee! Employers will have the opportunity to meet hundreds of job candidates face-to-face during a short period of time. Employer booths are available for $300 ($325 with electricity) $200 for Non-Profits ($225 with electricity). For job seekers, the event provides coveted face-time and personal contact with hiring managers. The Presenting Sponsor is Express Employment Professionals. Additional sponsors include Etcon Employment Solutions (Platinum), King's Hawaiian (Gold), Spherion (Silver), Gainesville Area Employer Committee, Georgia Department of Labor and Lanier Tech. Goods/Service Sponsors: Signs by Tomorrow, McDonald's, McGarity's Business Products, Milton Martin Honda and Panera Bread. Details and Employer Exhibit Info, contact Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com
Local manufacturer Mincey Marble has been based on Browns Bridge Road in West Hall County for its entire 40-year history. Mincey manufactures cast marble bath products for commercial industries – including hospitality, multi-family, military, and healthcare – throughout North America. The company sought and recently won rezoning approval to build a new facility across the highway. Donna Mincey, company president and CEO stated, “From the Hall County Commissioners to planning department staff and the Greater Hall Chamber, all worked tirelessly toward a solution that balances the best interests of our company with the Gainesville-Hall community. They are to be commended.” Mincey Marble announced in late January that the company is moving all operations to Gainesville Business Park, an industrial park off Calvary Church Road. Mincey said her company’s recent rezoning was a “painful but necessary process” to arrive at its decision to relocate. “Had we not gone through such a lengthy rezoning process, we would have come to our decision much sooner,” she said. “In the end though, I am happy for our opponents and am grateful to those who supported our rezoning efforts. This move should satisfy everyone.” With an annual payroll of over $10 million, Mincey Marble provides nearly 300 jobs, all of which will remain in Hall County. A key factor in the relocation was the securing of major new business contracts in late 2016 that dramatically altered Mincey sales forecasts for the new year and beyond. Mincey’s move to a 79-acre site provides much greater flexibility for future expansion. The company plans to build a 350,000 to 400,000 square-foot facility to house all operations, which currently are split between two locations along Brown’s Bridge Road. Construction and relocation are expected to be completed by early 2018. minceymarble.com