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Greater Hall Chamber 2016-2017 Leadership Team Greater Hall Chamber Chairman chairing the Chamber’s Workforce Lee Hemmer has family roots in Development Task Force that works Hall County going back to 1802 closely with area employers, educaand has been active in commercial tors and leaders to create and market real estate in Northeast Georgia programs to enhance the area’s labor since 1997. As an associate with pool. He has served on the ChamThe Simpson Company of Georber’s Finance & Audit Committee gia, Lee is a Certified Commercial as well as the Citizens for Better Investment Member focusing on Education 2015 Committee that led industrial, office, and investment a local sales tax campaign initiative. properties in Northeast Georgia.

Active in numerous professional and With SIOR (Society of Industrial community organizations, Perry is Lee Hemmer, CCIM, Perry Barnett, CPA Kit Dunlap & Office Realtors) designation, he a member of the Business Advisory SIOR, The Simpson Rushton President & CEO is a multi million dollar producer Council at the University of North Company, Chairman Chairman-Elect Greater Hall Chamber Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and recognized as one of the highest Greater Hall Chamber Georgia's Mike Cottrell School of producing brokers in the region. Lee also owns and manages residential Business. He has coached youth soccer and basketball and served locally and commercial properties in Hall County and Florida. Lee is a graduate on the boards of North House, Hall County Boys & Girls Clubs, and the of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia and is a past president of the Lanier Soccer Association. He is a former president of the Jaycees. Perry, Gainesville Rotary Club. He serves as chair of the Georgia Mountains his wife, Tracy, and their children enjoy traveling, hiking, the outdoors YMCA Board, on the VISION 2030 Board, and is secretary of the and spending time together on Lake Lanier.

Healan-Head Mill Trust for Historic Preservation, an organization of (See Kit Dunlap's profile on page 5.) which he is very involved. Lee is a Leadership Georgia alumn and is a member and supporter of the Hall County Soil and Water Conservation District. Lee, his wife Beth, and his children live on their family farm in East Hall County.

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Chairman-Elect Perry Barnett is a partner at Rushton, one of the region’s largest accounting firms serving clients locally, statewide and overseas.

Perry, who has worked with Rushton since 2002 and has over 25 years of experience in his field, oversees the firm's Business Services division. He also works with clients in manufacturing, distribution, construction and other industries while specializing in international business, tax and estate planning, business formation and succession planning. Perry has been involved with the Greater Hall Chamber for many years, most recently

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A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

July 5, 2016 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

From the Chairman

Dynamic Chamber, 108 years and running

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I am honored to assume the role of chair of the Greater Hall Chamber and humbled to be asked to serve this community and area that I love. I appreciate the work of the Chamber's leadership and an unparalleled staff, along with the hundreds of volunteers who give of their time to make our Chamber dynamic – 108 years old and running!

Business Link VOLUME 22 ISSUE 1 McKemie West, Editor • Email: kwest@ghcc.com

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At the conclusion of 2015, the Greater Hall Chamber had the single best year of investment on record with 24 new and existing projects announcing capital investment plans for over $320 million and 1,100 jobs. This is why Gainesville-Hall County was recently ranked 3rd in the nation and first in Georgia for number of economic development projects by Site Selection Magazine. Our unemployment rate is 4.7%. Lake Lanier is nearly full. Our Lee Hemmer The Simpson Company economy is robust. And, quite frankly, there’s no better place to be.

Chairman, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Sustaining a skilled workforce for new jobs is a top priority. Business and industry leaders are working with educators to develop apprenticeships, work-based learning, and dual enrollment as components of a major workforce development initiative. Since launching the Workforce Development Task Force in 2015, the number of work-based learning students employed in manufacturing has quadrupled.

A superb public and private education system is perhaps the biggest draw for economic development, and partnerships with the City of Gainesville and Hall County governments and the cities of Flowery Branch, Oakwood, and Lula are at the forefront of our ongoing economic development success. Attention remains on expanding existing industries, attracting new businesses, and preserving our rich, diverse, and important history.

A fine line exists between promoting economic growth and development while preserving our landmarks and heritage that gives our community its diverse and unique identity. My family has been here since 1802, so as a sixth generation Hall County native (East Hall, that is), I am dedicated to maintaining our quality of life and making an impact for future generations by focusing on agritourism, historic farming, and preserving and restoring historical structures that meant so much to those who came before us. An excellent example is Healan’s-Head’s Mill – a grist mill that was built in the early 1850s and served in many capacities throughout its 100 years in operation. A group of historical minded people have worked for nearly 20 years to save this property and are now making significant progress with their partnership with Hall County in their goal of making it operational, creating a visitor’s center, with walking trails and ancillary heritage, learning center and programs.

Projects like this are forging ways to bridge the past to the future.

Already in place is the Greater Hall Chamber’s VISION 2030 initiative to preserve greenspace in hopes that we will have the greatest amount of protected greenspace of any urban county in Georgia. Elachee Nature Science Center, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and Don Carter State Park are key anchors of the green space effort, and we hope the Healan’s-Head’s Mill Historic Site will soon join that list. Also highlighting this initiative is the new Highlands to Islands Trail from Downtown Gainesville to South Hall County for walking and biking. The trail also passes right across the street from the new Left Nut Brewery operation, so how convenient is that!

The economic impact of Gainesville-Hall County’s tourism industry reached a record high of $282.9 million in 2014 according to a report released earlier this year by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and U.S. Travel Association. The Lake Lanier Olympic Park which recently hosted the 2016 Pan Am Championships for canoe/kayak will present a 20th Anniversary Celebration of hosting the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games for rowing and sprint canoe/kayaking events. On August 5, the “Rio of the Water” celebration will feature special guest Governor Nathan Deal, Brazilian food and festivities and live entertainment with a concert by the Atlanta Showstoppers. Visit lakelanierolympicpark.org for tickets and details. Morgan House and his team have worked hard to make the Lake Lanier Olympic Park shine. The park had an area impact of $7.8 million for the 12 months ending May 2015 – a figure expected to grow this year.

Our diverse culture, location on Lake Lanier, valuable public/private partnerships, outstanding educational systems, dedication to the arts, thriving economy, and strong business leadership make our area the best place in the world to raise a family, to work and to play. I look forward to being a part of leading the Greater Hall Chamber to another outstanding year!

2016-2017 Executive Committee Chairman Lee Hemmer The Simpson Company

Vice Chair, Marketing Tate O'Rouke University of North Georgia

Chairman Elect Perry Barnett Rushton

Vice Chair, Membership Development Katie Dubnik Forum Communications

Treasurer Jimbo Floyd, Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance Vice Chair, Economic Development Brian Rochester Rochester & Associates Vice Chair, Education Deborah Mack, Volunteer Vice Chair, Government John Breakfield Breakfield & Associates

Co-Chairs, HALLmark Paul Chambers AT&T Randall Frost Stewart, Melvin & Frost David Lee Jackson EMC

Senior Advisor Vice Chair, South Hall Council Dixie Truelove Andy Kalinauskas Truelove Dairy Conditioned Air Systems Immediate Past Chairman Vice Chair, Community Brian Daniel Development Carroll Daniel Construction Co. Lila Weaver Westmoreland President & CEO Brenau University Kit Dunlap Chair, VISION 2030 Greater Hall Chamber of Melissa Tymchuk, Northeast Commerce Georgia Health System Elizabeth Higgins, Exec Director

Board of Directors 2016-2017 Charlotte Atkins, The Times Jay Cooper, Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia Dr. Wanda Creel, Gainesville City Schools Stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB Danny Dunagan, Mayor, City of Gainesville Sam Evans, Councilman, City of Oakwood Josh Everett, New Leaf Landscape Services Andi Farmer, Milton Martin Honda Brett Fowler, Turner Wood & Smith Insurance Tony Funari, Funari Realty Col. Bill Gallagher, Riverside Military Academy Joy Griffin, United Way of Hall County Kenitra Halyard, Georgia Power Emily Hayes, Milton Martin Toyota Morgan House, Lake Lanier Olympic Park Dr. Bonita Jacobs, University of North Georgia Anna Jacobs, Jacobs Media Lane Jones, Community Volunteer Jay Kelly, Signs By Tomorrow Dr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy Caroline Lewallen, Jaemor Farms David Lloyd, Liberty Utilities Mike McGraw, PrideStaff / Ranger Lock

Dick Mecum, Chair, Hall County Commission Terry Merck, American Yazaki Mike Miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch Steve Naughton, Enterprising Solutions James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont Bill Orr, Mayor, Town of Braselton Dr. Ray Perren, Lanier Technical College Larry Poole, Mayor, City of Gillsville Barbara Rambo, ProCare Rx Jeff Reinhardt, MD, The Longstreet Clinic Josh Schlieman, Sullivan & Schlieman Will Schofield, Hall County School System Dr. Ed Schrader, Brenau University Carol Shirley, South State Bank Louis Smith, Northeast Georgia Health System Jody Spain, Cotton Eyed Joe’s Kevin Strada, The Atlanta Falcons Grier Todd, Lanier Islands Milton Turner, Mayor, City of Lula Philip Wilheit, Wilheit Packaging Philip Wilheit, Jr., Wilheit Packaging Arrik Williams, Tatsumi Intermodal USA

Associate Directors 2016-2017 Irineu Bragante, Mugele Tara Carney, AEON Clinical Laboratories Kate Cook, Cook Law Group Brad Gooch, Lawson Air & Plumbing Jim Grier, Champion Capital Alliance Andrew Joyner, The Simpson Company Erin Langford, HTI Employment Solutions Shane Lazenby, Lazenby Law Group

Sarita Madera, Homestar Financial Corp Kingsley Peeples, Bates Carter Steven Pettit, Peach State Bank & Trust Stacey Poole, McDonald's, NEGA Alan Schuetze, Carroll Daniel Construction Ahna Still, Halski Systems Darryl Workman, BrandBank

Staff Executive Kit Dunlap, President & CEO Gerri Collins, Executive Assistant Economic Development Tim Evans, Vice President Shelley Davis, Vice President Existing Industry Amanda Lewis, Project Manager Garrett Wiley, Project Manager Finance & Operations David Umberson, Vice President Finance & HR Membership Development Kara Tate, Vice President, Membership Sales Education Dana Miller, Vice President

Government Affairs Garrett Wiley, Project Manager South Hall Council Garrett Wiley, Project Manager Community Development Robin Halstead, Vice President VISION 2030 Elizabeth Higgins, Executive Director Marketing & Communications Kemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant Greater Hall Chamber Welcome Center Robin Halstead, Manager

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Silver Shovel Awards to Outstanding Volunteers

2015-2016 Silver Shovel Award Recipients were recognized at the Greater Hall Chamber Board of Directors Meeting in June. The awards are presented annually to outstanding Chamber volunteers for dedication and service. (Seated, L-R): Ahna Still, Halski Systems; Kathy Fauscett, Keller Williams Realty; Karen Ching, Liberty Candy Company; Al Trembley, WSI Digital Rainmakers; Rusty Ligon, City of Gainesville; Carol Shirley, South State Bank; Davis White, LinkPoint Advantage. (Standing, L-R): David Abee, Regions Bank; Brad Gooch, Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing; Erin Langford, HTI Employment Solutions; Jim Grier, Champion Capital Alliance; David Lloyd, Liberty Utilities; Jason Everett, Gainesville Flooring; Jeff Butler, Morton, Vardeman & Carlson; Tyler Smith, Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles; Jessica Tullar, City of Gainesville. Not Pictured, Mike Holman, Baldor Electric.

2016 Economic Development Update The Gainesville-Hall County Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is among the top 50 fastest growing metros in the nation. Business and industry make long-term investments in our community because of its stability, skilled workforce, visionary leadership and quality of life. We are home to over 300 manufacturing and processing concerns, and 46 international companies representing 18 countries. From 2012 to 2015, 97 new and expanded industry locations generated nearly 5,000 new jobs, retained over 850 jobs and invested over $805 million in fixed capital. The 2016 fiscal yearend summary for economic development projects includes 25 new and expanded businesses, 900 new jobs and $261,530,000 in capital investment. New and expanding businesses this year include Performance Foodservice, The Louver Shop, Kubota, Milliken, Marel Stork and Recro Pharma.

Affordable Care Act: Separating the Facts from the Fiction We recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and 2016 is the year for local employers to distinguish Fact from Fiction. These issues and more will be covered at the Chamber's Healthcare Reform Seminar on August 23.

FICTION: My health plan and my broker handle my ACA Compliance requirements.

FACT: Employers have spent the last year navigating through and preparing for the new ACA reporting, disclosure Brett Fowler and notification requirements. While employers have passed Turner, Wood & Smith several initial ACA compliance milestones, now is the time Insurance for you to determine if you are ready for a potential DOL Audit and the impact of excise tax (the so called Cadillac Tax). These are the next big hurdles for many businesses when it comes to ACA compliance.

FICTION: Technology is more important to large employers.

FACT: Workforce management needs are one of the top topics of most employers today regardless of the number of employees. Some employers will use standalone systems to manage payroll, benefits administration and other core HR activities separately. It is important that employers identify how technology can streamline the way you administer your entire HR “back office” functions and stay compliant with healthcare reform. We are excited to announce that Jamie Hawkins, President and CEO of Benefit Technology Resources, the largest independent HR technology consulting firm in the U.S. will be one of our featured speakers on August 23.

FICTION: The employee benefits industry is unlikely to change any time soon.

FACT: Uncertainty about the future of health coverage in the U.S. is likely to continue, no matter what happens in the November elections. Local and national lawmakers will keep reshaping the industry through new legislative agendas – and there may be political fights related to the ACA on the horizon. James Slotnick, Vice President, Sun Life Financial, will entertain us with a very engaging session titled:

On To The Election: Preparing Employers for 2016 and Beyond. This is a presentation you will not want to miss.

FICTION: My health insurance company handles my pharmacy benefits, and it is included in my health insurance plan.

FACT: The pharmacy landscape has dramatically changed, and the costs of providing pharmacy coverage have risen significantly as specialty drugs have moved to the forefront. Employers are challenged with maintaining affordable drug coverage valued by employees while maintaining costs. At the same time, pharmacy benefits are becoming more complex with evolving payment models, pharmacy network options, countless plan designs and an endless stream of decisions have to be made.

A representative from Gainesville-based ProCare Rx's National Pharmacy Benefit Division will present strategies put into place by employers today and what you should plan for in the coming years.

FICTION: My health plan is fully insured. There is not much we can do to impact our healthcare costs.

FACT: How does your organization save thousands of dollars and generate a more productive health plan for employees? This session will address how to implement successful cost containment strategies that you can implement in 2016.

For the past four years, the Greater Hall Chamber along with Turner, Wood & Smith, Brenau University, Northeast Georgia Health System, ProCare Rx and Rushton &Company, have sponsored a community Healthcare Reform Seminar.

The seminar has been a great success each year with top industry speakers and attendance exceeding 200 people. 2016 is shaping up to be a big and tumultuous year with compliance, retention and elections. Plan to attend the 5th Annual Healthcare Reform Seminar on Tuesday, August 23 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Brenau Downtown Center Theatre. Cost is $15 Chamber Members; $20 Non-Members.

Includes a light breakfast and great networking opportunities. Plan to sign up early, as registration is required and this year is sure to be another sellout! To register: Amanda Lewis at 770-532-6206 Ext.111 or email: alewis@ghcc.com

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President & CEO of the Greater Hall Chamber since 1998, Kit Dunlap has spearheaded several multi-million dollar private business initiatives such as HALLmark, that has funded successful economic development, education and community programs and VISION 2030.

Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber President & CEO, with Immediate Kit's leadership Past Chamber Chair Brian Daniel (left), Carroll Daniel Construction, and has guided the 2016-2017 Chamber Chair Lee Hemmer, The Simpson Company.

Chamber to solid ground with a membership base of 2,500 individuals and a professional staff of 12 people. A native of Jasper, Alabama and a Brenau College graduate, Kit is at the top of the industry among fellow Chamber executives and has a strong economic development background. She served on the Board of the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade & Tourism (Georgia Department of Economic Development) for 10 years and as chairman for two years. Kit is a founding member of the Gainesville-Hall County Economic Development Council and served as the council's first chairman in 1992. She has served on the boards of the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, SunTrust Bank Northeast Georgia and on the Board of Trustees at Brenau University. She is currently serving on the board of the Metro North Georgia Water Planning District and is a past chair of the organization.

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Meetings & Events

JULY 2016 Tuesday, July 12 Small Business Seminar "Prospecting for Profit" presented by Al Trembley, WSI Digital Rainmakers 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Lanier Tech MDC Tuesday, July 12 Ambassadors Council 3:45 p.m. – Chamber Wednesday, July 13 Network Over Coffee 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. – Starbucks at Kroger Marketplace in Gainesville

Tuesday, August 16 South Hall Business Coalition 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Cherokee Bluffs Park in Flowery Branch Tuesday, August 16 2016-17 Chamber Board Orientation 8:30 a.m. – Chamber Tuesday, August 16 VISION 2030 Board of Directors 11:30 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, July 13 Education Consortium 4:00 p.m. – Murray Plastics

Thursday, August 18 Chamber Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, July 20 Issues Committee 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber

Thursday, August 18 Business After Hours Sponsored by South State Bank 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 27 Network Over Coffee 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. – Hardee's Oakwood July 5, 2016 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, August 9 Small Business Seminar "How to Motivate Employees" by Christopher Hanks, Kennesaw State 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, July 13 Human Resources Council 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Luna's in Downtown Gainesville

Thursday, July 21 Chamber Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Chamber

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AUGUST 2016

Note: NO Greater Hall Chamber Board of Directors Meeting in July Register for these and more events Online: GreaterHallChamber.com

Tuesday, August 23 Healthcare Reform Seminar 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Brenau Downtown Center Theatre Thursday, August 25 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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New Community Guide The Greater Hall Chamber's newly published Gainesville-Hall County Community Guide is fresh off the press with information on the community – economic development, tourism, housing, education, culture, government and quality of life. Copies are available at the Chamber office, 230 E.E. Butler Parkway in Gainesville. The flipbook version of the 2016 Community Guide is available online: 365publicationsonline.com/Greater_Hall_ NCG2016/ Details: Robin Halstead, 770-5326206 x 100. Email: rhalstead@ghcc.com

Small Business Seminar Tuesday, July 12 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Featherbone / Lanier Tech MDC No Charge for Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members

Prospecting for Profit Al Trembley and WSI Digital Rainmakers have a proven prospecting program that will help you gain the right clients for your business. Al's firm helps increase revenue by helping companies get in the “front seat” using digital and traditional marketing.

WSI Digital Rainmakers is located at the MDC Business Incubator. Check out Al Trembley at wsirainmakers.com or on Linked In. Details: Amanda Lewis, 770-5326206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com

South Hall Business Coalition Tuesday, August 16 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Cherokee Bluffs Park in Flowery Branch No Charge for Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members

Highlands to Islands Trail Mike Little, Director, Hall County Parks & Leisure, will discuss Cherokee Bluffs, a 168-acre park. VISION 2030 Highlands to Islands Trail committee members will give an overview of the project, funding, and discuss the newly opened Chicopee Section of the trail that will eventually connect Midtown Gainesville to Oakwood. $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members. Details: Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 116.

Email: ktate@ghcc.com

The Wisdom Project Fall 2016 The Wisdom Project is a VISION 2030 senior leadership program that provides Hall County adults the opportunity to put their leadership skills to work and to advocate for Hall County as a terrific place to retire. The program was recently recognized as a national model in the Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Georgia Trend and Georgia Power’s online magazine, On Georgia, for its innovation and benefit to the Hall County community.

Participants develop an understanding of the promises and challenges of our community and gain invaluable knowledge about the community in which you live.

Eight sessions on various topics are covered in day-long sessions.

Graduates of the program are then invited to join the over 100 Wisdom Keepers, who to date have logged over 5,000 hours of service by contributing their creativity, knowledge and wisdom to the greater good of Gainesville-Hall County.

Wisdom Project Fall 2016 Program Dates: 8/12 Kickoff Session; 8/26 Arts & Entertainment; 9/9 Healthcare; 9/23 Education; 10/14 Business/Industry/ Agriculture; 10/28 Government; 11/11; Social Services; 11/18 WISE UP & Graduation.

Apply NOW for the Wisdom Project Fall 2016 Session. Application Deadline for the Fall 2016 Session is July 15! The program fee is $175 per person and includes materials and lunches. Download an application at VISION2030.org or at brenau.edu/lifetimestudy or contact Kathy Amos at Brenau University's Center for Lifetime Study, 770-538-4705. Email: kamos@brenau.edu

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• Milton Martin Honda (87 employees) operated by Jim Foote and Butch Miller was named #3 of 150 of AJC's 2016 Top Workplaces. Comments on the survey such as, "I'm empowered to do my job," "I love the family culture and opportunities," and "I have the ability to make a difference in other people's lives," reveal that employees feel appreciated and rewarded. That's probably why they've been one of Atlanta's Top Workplaces for the past three years. miltonmartinhonda.com • Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing received Carrier’s 2016 President’s Award, presented to Carrier Certified Factory Authorized Dealers across the nation who exemplify operational excellence. Debbie Lawson Davis and husband Vince have led the company for 30 years. Founded in 1946, Lawson provides services for over 14,000 customers in Northeast Georgia and is one of the longest standing Carrier dealers in the nation. lawsonac.com • Gainesville Hall '96 announces the opening of the Fields Memorial Butterfly Garden at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, presented by Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance.

The garden is part of the renewal of the Olympic spirit at the park and dedicated to Bill & Kitty Fields who were instrumental in Gainesville being chosen as an Olympic site. Rio on the Water, a celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Olympics, is Friday, August 5 with Brazilian food and festivities capped off by a concert featuring the Atlanta Show Stoppers. Details & tickets: lakelanierolympicpark.org • NEW Gainesville-Hall County Maps and the 2016 Community Guide are available at the Chamber, 230 E.E. Butler Parkway in Downtown Gainesville. Details: Robin Halstead, 770-532-6206 x 101.

Email: rhalstead@ghcc.com • The Times is not just a daily newspaper!

They publish special interest and neighborhood magazines and newsletters for communities such as Cresswind, Hamilton Mill and Sterling on the Lake, as well as the complete magazine on “the Best of North Georgia!” For copies or advertising information, contact Melisa Sizemore, Retail Sales Manager, 770-535-6344. Email: msizemore@gainesvilletimes.com • Gainesville-Hall County free Public Art Tour provides the opportunity to view over 30 works of art in a variety of media.

Explore the history and soul of our community and see what makes Hall County truly unique! For the map and brochure, call 770-532-6206. View the Vision 2030 Public Art Tour online: vision2030.org • Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) announce three new administrators: Steve Kelly is Chief Compliance

Officer, responsible for ensuring compliance, guidelines, laws and government regulations. Pranav Jain, MD, is Chief Medical Informatics Officer, responsible for technology throughout the healthcare system. Roy Griffin is VP of Financial Planning and Decision Support. nghs.com • Unique and different types of employment opportunities at Challenged Child & Friends, an inclusive, SACS accredited school in Gainesville. Details, Jamie Reynolds, Executive Director, 770-5358372x103. jreynolds@challengedchild.org • Kroger Marketplace at Jesse Jewell and Limestone parkways in Gainesville is now offering a new service called ClickList. Order your groceries online. Pick up curbside at store. No service charge for the first 3 orders, then a $4.95 will apply to all future orders. Kroger.com/ClickList • Chamber 2015-16 Small Business of the Year, Caldwell Electrical Contractors will provide all electrical services for the new Multi-Sport Gymnasium and Aquatic Center at Truett-McConnell in Cleveland GA. The new center is expected to be complete in December 2016 and will be available to students and community residents on a membership basis. caldwell-electric.com • Goodwill Oakwood Career Center, located at 3715 Mundy Mill Road in Oakwood, provides job search resources and access to employment opportunities. Job Fairs with various employers are held every Tuesday from 10am-12pm along with Job Search Workshops, Resume Assistance and Hot Job listings every week. Career center services are free and open to the public. Stop by and let them help you find your next job! 404-536-3831. goodwillng.org • Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia was named to DepositAccounts.com Top 200 Healthiest Banks 2016. With an A+ Health Rating, CBG is ranked #14 and was one of only 23 of the 6,199 federally insured banks to make the list for the third year in a row.

No other bank in Georgia ranked higher.

CBG has also been included on the Bauer Financial Inc. Recommended Bank Report for 23 consecutive quarters, receiving a five-star rating for the past 16 consecutive quarters. chattahoocheebank.com • The North Georgia Heart Foundation is working to change the area’s low survival rate from cardiac arrests through “Raise the 8” campaign, which provides local businesses with an AED and hands-only CPR training. NGHF kicked off the campaign at Turner, Wood, & Smith Insurance Agency on June 10. pulseoftomorrow.org

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Business After Hours on the Lake Over 500 members from the Greater Hall, Gwinnett and Cumming-Forsyth County Chambers gathered for Lake & Luau Business After Hours at Lanier Islands in June (L-R): Grier Todd, Lanier Islands; Darrell Snyder, Georgia Power (event entertainment sponsor) and Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber President & CEO. (L-R): Hollie Christy, Heather Tyner and Tim Christy of Express Employment Professionals, a Lake & Luau table sponsor.

Additional sponsors included Cotton Eyed Joe's, Halski Systems, Aqua-Terra Recycling & Treatment, Berkshire Hathaway/ Joe Selbee, PrideStaff, Atlanta Rehabilitation & Performance Center and Sun Suites.

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Chamber Ambassadors End of Year Party at Aqualand on the Memorial Park Funeral Home houseboat. (L-R): Kara Tate, Chamber VP Membership Sales; Angie Williams, Liberty Mutual; Darryl Workman, BrandBank; Lamphoune Taysavang, Homestar100 Team; Nick Pruner, Edward Jones Investments; Rosanne Short, Brenau University; John Wheeler, Bizzy Bee Exterminators; Kelley Smith, Spherion Professional Staffing; Ambassador Committee Chair Erin Langford, HTI Employment Solutions; Dao Malaythong; Karen Post, Secur-A-Maid. Congratulations to Erin Langford, HTI Employment Solutions who was named Ambassador of the Year!

BREAKFAST – 7:30 am-9:00 am EXPO & SCREENINGS – 7:30 am-1:30 pm

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The Greater Hall Chamber's 10th Annual HealthSmart Expo on Wednesday, October 5 is free and open to the public. The expo features over 60 wellness exhibitors and FREE Health Screenings for men and women 18 years and older.

Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), Cholesterol, Triglycerides and Glucose testing and more. Physicians from The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. will be on hand to review your written screening report and answer your questions. FREE Shuttle Service! No Admission Fee! No Appointment Needed!

Booth Space Available! Reserve Your Exhibit Space Now! Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com

2016 Most Fit Company Awards As part of the 10th Annual HealthSmart, the Greater Hall Chamber is conducting its annual survey for “Most Fit Company Awards” and judging criteria includes wellness, nutrition and fitness opportunities provided for employees. Presented in three company size categories: Large (251+ employees), Medium (51-250) and Small (50 or less), awards will be presented at the HealthSmart Breakfast on October 5 at 7:30 am at the Gainesville Civic Center. Breakfast reservations required.

The keynote speaker is Olympian Jeff Galloway, best selling author and fitness guru. To learn more about this inspirational speaker, visit jeffgalloway.com. 2015 Winners included South State Bank, SKF USA, Hall County Sheriff's Office and Brenau University. Complete the 2016 Most Fit Company Survey online at GreaterHallChamber.com or contact Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com. Deadline to submit the survey is September 20.

Thank you Darrell Snyder (left) and the Georgia Power team for hosting the Chamber's May Board of Directors Meeting. Chamber Board meetings are open to Chamber members. Attend a meeting and hear updates from Chamber officers and community leadership. The next meeting is Thursday, August 25, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center. $11 per person. Includes lunch. Reservations required. For reservations, contact Gerri Collins at 770-532-6206 x 106. Email: gcollins@ghcc.com

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(L-R): Dana Miller, Vice President Education, Greater Hall Chamber; LeeAnn NixonMiles, Mildly Impaired Special Education Teacher, Wauka Mountain; Kennedy Hurst, Wauka Mountian Student; Yasu Miyake, President, Shintone USA Inc.; Dr. Jo Dinnan, Principal, Wauka Mountain; Laney Park, 3rd Grade Teacher and Partner in Education Coordinator, Wauka Mountain. Shintone USA Inc. presented Wauka Mountain Multiple Intelligence Academy a contribution as part of the Chamber’s Partners in Education Program.

(L-R): Recent East Hall High Graduates and Interns Chase Jones and Dakota Catron with Greg Ours, President, Poly Enterprises. Forty years ago, Poly Enterprises invented the process of molding multi-colored poly vinyl mats.

Today, this process is performed at their 60,000-square-foot facility in Gainesville, shipping the finest quality custom mats to companies around the world. Poly Enterprises partners with East Hall High School, offering job shadowing and intern opportunities for students. The students work in customer service, graphics and machining. For details on the student workbased program or other Greater Hall Chamber workforce development initiatives, contact Dana Miller, VP Education, 770-532-6206 x 113. Email: dmiller@ghcc.com

“What is a good company? It doesn’t just turn a profit. It provides good jobs, gives back to the community and protects the environment,” said Yasu Miyake, President, Shintone USA Inc. Shintone presented Wauka Mountain with a check for $5,000 to specifically be used for the school's Special Education Class. Shintone, located in Oakwood South Industrial Park (5380 Rafe Banks Drive in Flowery Branch), has 90 employees, opened in 2001, and manufactures robotically welded parts.

Wauka Mountain, located at 5850 Brookton Lula Road in Gainesville, has 585 students. Dr. Jo Dinnan, Principal, said “This gift will allow teachers to dream big about a field trip for special needs students and specialized equipment and technology that they would not have had. We are overwhelmed and blessed.”

Wauka Mountain has over 30 Partners In Education (PIE) and is one of 20 elementary schools and 37 total schools in the Hall County School System, which serves to provide top quality educational services to over 28,000 students. The PIE program’s overall goal is to create students who are better qualified to enter the workplace. Every school in Hall County benefits from the 350 plus GainesvilleHall County businesses who are Partners in Education. Details: Dana Miller, VP Education, 770-532-6206 x 113. dmiller@ghcc.com

Youth Medical Scholars Program The Medical Scholars Program, a partnership of Brenau University, the Greater Hall Chamber, Hall County and Gainesville schools and private schools, seeks to expose students to a variety of healthcare fields and is based on the Youth Leadership concept with Junior students chosen from area high schools. Gale Starich, Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Brenau, said the discussion began with the need to provide real experiences for students in healthcare. Most students are too young to get hands-on experience, she said. They spend four days during the spring semester immersing themselves in healthcare fields, visiting labs and hearing from healthcare professionals. Twenty-eight students were selected for the program this year from nine high schools. Starich said the program will be expanded to 60 students for the 2016-17 year and be split into two 30-student groups and will meet every other month for the full year. Medical Scholars Information: Dana Miller, 770-532-6206 x 113. Email: dmiller@ghcc.com

New Business Section in Library (L-R): Shelley Davis, VP Existing Industry, Greater Hall Chamber; Lisa MacKinney, Library Director, Hall County Library System; Larry Fast, Director, Southeast Region, Association of Manufacturing Excellence. Larry Fast recently donated over 100 books on achieving manufacturing excellence to the Hall County Library (main branch).

"I'm hopeful this will be the start of making self-education on manufacturing more accessible and will encourage others to become better supervisors, managers, engineers, employees, by taking the initiative to upgrade their skill sets," said Larry Fast. In Hall County, manufacturing and other processing industries account for 25-30% of our economy. As residents and taxpayers, we all have a vested interest that these companies not just survive but rather thrive and grow long-term. "It's a way of sharing my experience, and is my sincere hope this collection will accelerate the learning curve of all those who take advantage of this gift," said Fast.

Center Point Mentors Needed Executive Director David Smith and the Center Point staff recently opened a new Center Point facility in South Hall, 3584 Atlanta Highway in Flowery Branch. In 1967, four Gainesville churches set out to establish a means to offer local students voluntary classes in religion. Since then, the Center has expanded its programs beyond religious education to include student and family counseling, mentoring, and substance abuse prevention programs. Center Point Mentors are trained to work with students on academic performance, social skills and self-esteem. From assisting with homework to just being a good listener, you will find yourself making a difference and having a positive effect in a youth's life. Many Center Point mentors recognize that the rewards they gain are as just as substantial as those they are serving. Consider making a difference in the life of a student. For details on Center Point mentoring, call 770-535-1050, or visit centerpointga.org

Welcome New Members Suwanee, GA 30024 -Mortgages (678) 765-7880

South Hall Chiropractic Brandon McAlister, D.C. 4218 McEver Rd, Suite B Oakwood, GA 30566 -Medical/Chiropractic Flowery Branch Travel LLC (770) 503-1700 Deb Hayes facebook/southhallchiropractic 6521 Cox Drive ARCO Design/Build Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Stewart, Melvin & Frost LLP Eric Thompson -Travel Agency Brook Davidson 380 Interstate North Pkwy, SE (678) 828-7426 P.O. Box 3280 Suite 210 flowerybranchtravel.com Gainesville, GA 30503 Atlanta, GA 30339 -Attorney -Contractor/Construction Relax & Wax Flowery Branch (770) 536-0101 (770) 541-1700 Silmara Rondina smf-law.com arcodb.com 5900 Spout Springs Road Suite D-4 The Ark at Lake Lanier Chicopee Woods Golf Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Jeff Hylton Course -Spa/Salon P.O. Box 6 Lynda Hawkins (678) 828-7788 Gainesville, GA 30503 2515 Atlanta Highway relaxandwax.com -Lodging Gainesville, GA 30504 (404) 285-3266 -Non-Profit/Golf Course Relax & Wax Gainesville vrbo.com/459652 (770) 534-7322 Renatta Long chicopeewoodsgolfcourse.com 833 Dawsonville Highway Wahoo Docks Gainesville, GA 30501 Tim Osby Custom Design Kitchens Inc -Spa/Salon 1604 Athens Highway Jimmy Perkins (770) 531-9444 Gainesville, GA 30507 5282 Palmero Ct relaxandwax.com -Manufacturing/Docks Buford, GA 30518 (770) 532-8411 -Construct/Interior Design Sound Control wahoodocks.com (770) 945-1255 Technologies customdesignkitchensinc.com Tim White To learn about membership 5830 Bond St, Suite 300 benefits or join the Greater Fairway Independent Mort- Cumming, GA 30040 Hall Chamber, contact Kara gage Corporation -Industrial Noise Control Tate, VP, Membership Sales, Julie King (770) 315-0285 770-532-6206 x 116 or online 4411 Suwanee Dam Road soundcontroltech.com at greaterhallchamber.com Suite 450

Sweet Magnolias, located in the Main Street Market on the Downtown Gainesville Square, is a popular downtown eatery specializing in gourmet sandwiches and salads, all homemade with the finest ingredients.

Catering is available for all kinds of events. Paresh Kit Dunlap, Chamber President & CEO; Dharma Patel, Sweet Patel and Dharma Magnolias, Small Business of the Month; Chamber Membership Patel, owners of Vice Chair Tony Paramore, Gainesville Design Center. the restaurant, have been operating the market for two years. They also recently opened Coffee and Smoothies at the Square, a small shop just inside the front doors of Main Street Market, adjacent to Sweet Magnolias. They offer more than 20 gelato flavors, including some traditional Italian flavors such as mascarpone, hazelnut and stracciatella, along with ice cream, sorbet and smoothies. Cold coffee smoothies and hot coffee varieties are also on the menu, from espresso and cappuccino to lattes and flavored coffee. Sweet Magnolias Cafe & Bakery, 118 Main Street in Downtown Gainesville. 678-862-0254. sweetmagnoliascafe.com

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Residential Award Recipients: Billy & LaTrell Thomas, 6448 Payne Road in Murrayville (left).

Bob & Pat Bittinger, 2519 Venture Circle in Gainesville (below).

Greater Hall Chamber's Beautification Committee announces the 2016 Residential Beautification Awards from various sections of Gainesville-Hall County. Award nominations are made by neighbors and friends and selected by members of the committee. For more information, contact Robin Halstead, 770-532-6206 x 100. rhalstead@ghcc.com

Vision 2030 Leadership (L-R): Vision 2030 Executive Director Elizabeth Higgins; Immediate Past Chair Davis White, LinkPoint Advantage; 2016-2017 Vision 2030 Chair Melissa Tymchuk, Northeast Georgia Health System.

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(L-R): Adam Ross, Discover-E; Joe Beaulieu, Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (program presenter); Kit Dunlap, Chamber President; Steve Naughton, Chamber Small Business Roundtable Vice-Chair, at the Seminar on obtaining government contracts. Al Trembley, WSI Digital Rainmakers, will present "Prospecting for Profit" on Tuesday, July 12, 7:45-9:00 am at the Featherbone MDC. Digital Rainmakers has a proven prospecting program that will help you gain the right clients for your business. Al will help you review your prospecting efforts including his tried and true red letter language. His firm helps increase revenue by helping companies get in the “front seat” using digital and traditional marketing. WSI Digital Rainmakers is located at the MDC Business Incubator. Check out Al Trembley at wsirainmakers.com or on Linked In. No charge for Chamber members; $15 Non-members. Details: Amanda Lewis, 770532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com

Healthcare Reform Community Update

Tuesday, August 23 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Brenau Downtown Center Theatre Learn what the experts are saying about the state of healthcare and insurance industries at the Healthcare Reform Update for the Community on August 23.

Speakers will provide the latest regulations and navigate through legislation to help you develop an action plan for your company. Hear from a Panel of Experts on the following:

• Preparing for 2016 and Beyond • Employee Benefits & Plan Design • Benefits Administration – State of Industry • ACA Compliance Issues • Exploring Cost Containment

– OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – $15 Chamber Members • $20 Non-Members Reservations Required • Includes Light Breakfast Reservations: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com Youth Leadership Hall Planning Committee: Bill Rhoads, Smith Gilliam Williams & Miles; Haley Bower, Clipper Petroleum; Morgan House, Lake Lanier Olympic Park; Dana Miller, Chamber. Leadership Hall Planning Committee: Chris McNeal, BB&T; Sean Couch, Northeast Georgia Health System; Charlie Hawkins, The Norton Agency.

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Jim Southard cuts ribbon at Restroom Stalls and All, North Georgia's premier provider of accessories for commercial restrooms. The full-service provider offers free shipping in the U.S. on most products – from a replacement hand dryer to restroom stall partitions, Restroom Stalls and All has everything you need. Choose from an extensive selection online or contact one of their specialist. They partner with general contractors/business owners to provide turnkey quotes, based on Division 10 specs, and installation services. Restroom Stalls and All (a division of SouthCo Supply Company), 999 Chestnut St SW, Suite 16, Gainesville, Ga 30501. 1-844-81-STALL. restroomstallsandall.com

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The Hobby Shop at The Guest House The Guest House President Lt. Donald McDuffie, Hall County Sheriff's Office, and Executive Director Dana Chapman (far left) cut ribbon for the new Hobby Shop, built by Richard Padgham Fine Custom Homes at the property on Oak Street.

Chartered in 1985, The Guest House is a healthcare and activities center for seniors providing daytime care and company.

Breakfast, a hot lunch and an afternoon snack are served. Music, art and many other activities create a safe and productive environment for seniors. theguesthouse.org

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Northeast Georgia Health System welcomes the most recent addition to its comprehensive occupational medicine program.

Dr. Alfred Martin cuts ribbon for Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Occupational Medicine offering designed to care for the employees of the businesses in the region. For a complete listing of services visit nghs.com/occupational-medicine. NGPG Occupational Medicine, 3931 Mundy Mill Road, Suite B, Oakwood, GA 30566. 770-219-8275.

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Al Trembley cuts ribbon at WSI Digital Rainmakers. Much like Hall County’s community culture, WSI is based on the notions of community, trust, and a strong passion for helping their clients grow. WSI Digital Rainmakers’ brand displays their commitment and focus to their client’s digital initiatives. The digital arena is constantly evolving and being a WSI franchise (WSI is the world’s largest digital marketing agency) allows their group to deliver global knowledge, with local results. WSI Digital Rainmakers, 999 Chestnut Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. 404-931-1151. WSIrainmakers.com

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Upcoming Chamber Events Tuesday, July 12 Small Business Seminar "Prospecting For Profit" Presented by Al Trembley WSI Digital Rainmakers 7:45 am - 9:00 am Featherbone / Lanier Tech MDC

Tuesday, August 16 South Hall Business Coalition "Hall County Parks & Leisure and Highlands to Islands Trail Update" 8:00 am - 9:00 am Cherokee Bluffs Park in Flowery Branch

Tuesday, August 9 Small Business Seminar "How to Motivate Employees" Presented by Christopher Hanks Kennesaw State University 7:45 am - 9:00 am – Chamber

Thursday, August 18 Business After Hours Sponsored by South State Bank 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 450 E.E. Butler Parkway in Downtown Gainesville

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Tuesday, August 23 Healthcare Reform Seminar 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Brenau Downtown Center Theatre Downtown Gainesville Square OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

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