Business Link Chairman's Column page 2 Small Business of the Month page 4 Upcoming Events page 6 Member Announcements page 10 New Members page 10 HealthSmart page 11 Partners in Education page 13 Ribbon Cuttings page 14 G r e a t e r H a l l C h a m b e r . c o m A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Save the Date SEPTEMBER 2014 Thursday, September 11 Business BEFORE Hours Thursday, September 18 Business AFTER Hours Tuesday, September 23 South Hall Marketing Workshop The Chamber's Annual Membership Recruitment Campaign will kick off on September 15 with the help of dozens of volunteers that have been recruited to help sign up new members. Volunteer recruiters are seeking to develop new business relationships and meet the GOAL of 100 new members. Leading the campaign is Membership Vice Chair Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint/Gainesville Design Center. The campaign runs through October 15 with a celebration at Business After Hours at Conditioned Air Systems on Thursday, October 23 including new member rec- ognition and volunteer awards. If you're not a mem- ber, now is the time to JOIN! Numerous incentives including a waived initiative fee and a FREE CD with the Chamber membership listed! • Bold-faced Business Directory Listing and Your Company Logo on the Chamber’s website (Value: $50) • Waived Membership Processing/Initiation Fee (Value: $35) • Chamber Membership CD with 4,000 Chamber Members, address, phone listed (Value: $200) • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and coverage in the Business Link newsletter • Event Coupons to upcoming Chamber events (Value: $15 per event) • The Times: Discount on Business Link newsletter advertisement(s) • Business Information Listing in the Chamber’s Business Link newsletter • Invitation to the Chamber's New Member Breakfast & Orientation New Member Incentives Join today! Call Chamber Membership Coordinator Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 116. Email: [email protected]. Join online at greaterhallchamber.com The Greater Hall Chamber's 8th Annual HealthSmart Interactive Wellness Expo presented by CIGNA is Wednesday, October 8 from 7:30 am-1:30 pm at the Gainesville Civic Center. A VISION 2030 Initiative, this community event is open to the public and offers free health screenings and access to area wellness exhibitors. 60+ wellness exhibitors and FREE Community Health Screenings! Health screenings are open to men and women 18 years and older. Participate in the screenings, bring a friend or fellow employee and win a FREE T-SHIRT (limited, 1st 100 screenings)! Free Blood Pressure checks, Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation, Venous Reflux screening, Cholesterol, Triglycerides and Glucose (sugar) testing and more. Physicians from The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. will be on hand to present your written screening report. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! Screenings provided by The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., Good News Clinics and Lanier Technical College. HealthSmart Expo Exhibit Space Available: $350 Chamber Member; Non-Member, $500 each. Non-Profit Table, $100 each. A HealthSmart Buffet Breakfast kicks off the day on October 8 at 7:30 a.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center featuring the Chamber's Most Fit Company Awards, a catered HealthSmart Breakfast, health and wellness updates and great networking! Cost for the HealthSmart Breakfast is $10 Chamber members; $15 non-members. For HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast Reservations and Exhibit Information, contact Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: [email protected]2014 Membership Campaign Tony Paramore Gainesville Paint Vice Chair, Membership – Exhibit Space Available –
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G r e a t e r H a l l C h a m b e r . c o m
A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Save the Date
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Thursday, September 11Business BEFORE Hours
Thursday, September 18Business AFTER Hours
Tuesday, September 23South Hall Marketing Workshop
The Chamber's Annual Membership Recruitment Campaign will kick off on September 15 with the help of dozens of volunteers that have been recruited to help sign up new members. Volunteer recruiters are seeking to develop new business relationships and meet the GOAL of 100 new members. Leading the campaign is Membership Vice Chair Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint/Gainesville Design Center. The campaign runs through October 15 with a celebration at Business After Hours at Conditioned Air Systems on Thursday, October 23 including new member rec-ognition and volunteer awards. If you're not a mem-
ber, now is the time to JOIN! Numerous incentives including a waived initiative fee and a FREE CD with the Chamber membership listed!
• Bold-faced Business Directory Listing and Your Company Logo on the Chamber’s website (Value: $50)
• Chamber Membership CD with 4,000 Chamber Members, address, phone listed (Value: $200)
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and coverage in the Business Link newsletter
• Event Coupons to upcoming Chamber events (Value: $15 per event)
• The Times: Discount on Business Link newsletter advertisement(s)
• Business Information Listing in the Chamber’s Business Link newsletter
• Invitation to the Chamber's New Member Breakfast & Orientation
New Member Incentives
Join today! Call Chamber Membership Coordinator Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 116. Email: [email protected]. Join online at greaterhallchamber.com
The Greater Hall Chamber's 8th Annual HealthSmart Interactive Wellness Expo presented by CIGNA is Wednesday, October 8 from 7:30 am-1:30 pm at the Gainesville Civic Center. A VISION 2030 Initiative, this community event is open to the public and offers free health screenings and access to area wellness exhibitors.
60+ wellness exhibitors and FREE Community Health Screenings! Health screenings are open to men and women 18 years and older. Participate in the screenings, bring a friend or fellow employee and win a FREE T-SHIRT (limited, 1st 100 screenings)! Free Blood Pressure checks, Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation, Venous Reflux screening, Cholesterol, Triglycerides and Glucose (sugar) testing and more. Physicians from The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. will be on hand to present your written screening report. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! Screenings provided by The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., Good News Clinics and Lanier Technical College.
A HealthSmart Buffet Breakfast kicks off the day on October 8 at 7:30 a.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center featuring the Chamber's Most Fit Company Awards, a catered HealthSmart Breakfast, health and wellness updates and great networking! Cost for the HealthSmart Breakfast is $10 Chamber members; $15 non-members. For HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast Reservations and Exhibit Information, contact Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: [email protected]
2014 Membership Campaign
Tony ParamoreGainesville PaintVice Chair, Membership
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(L-R): Dr. Carroll Turner, Lanier Technical College Business Incubator; Mike Grafstein, Charter Business; Dr. David Miller, Brenau University; Dr. Phaedra Corso, (program presenter) University of Georgia Department of Health Policy and Management; Kevin York, Charter Business. Phaedra Corso, Ph.D., The University of Georgia Department of Health Policy and Management, presented a Healthcare Reform Update at the Chamber's recent Healthcare Committee meeting. The Healthcare Committee is chaired by Jullie King, The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., and meets monthly. To join this committee or learn more about the Chamber's health and wellness initiatives, contact Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: [email protected]
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce VISION 2030 program identified healthcare as a significant issue in planning for the future of Gainesville-Hall County. To develop the VISION 2030 health and wellness initiative, the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce formed the Healthcare Committee in 2007. The committee includes representatives from our hospital, physician groups, health-related organizations and oth-er Chamber businesses. The committee oversees a set of community-wide programs and events and meets monthly to discuss access to healthcare, wellness programs and benefits, healthcare services, legislative issues, health insurance and other important health and wellness topics.
One of the signature programs of the VISION 2030 health and wellness initiative is HealthSmart. Now in its eighth year, the HealthSmart Expo is Wednesday, October 8, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center and is free and open to the public. Dozens of services are provided at the Expo including FREE Community Health Screenings and over 60 exhibitors. Be sure to join us and BRING A FRIEND or
fellow employee. Free T-shirts to the first 100 people participating in the screenings. Most Fit Com-pany Awards are also part of the HealthSmart program. The Chamber conducts a survey to seek the most fit, healthy companies in Gainesville-Hall County. The award is presented in three categories for large companies (251+ employees), medium (51-250 employees) and small (50 employees or less). The Chamber’s Healthcare Committee initiated this program to raise company wellness awareness and promote healthy workplaces in our community. For more information or to nominate your company, contact Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: [email protected]
Mark your calendar for the Annual Chamber Chase 5K & Wellness Walk on March 26, 2015. With corporate and community teams, this VISION 2030 event includes education and training opportuni-ties for the participants focusing on physical activity and nutrition. Over 2,000 people participated in some aspect of the race in March 2014. Instead of gathering at the company water-cooler for a post-work chat session, thousands of employees descend upon Riverside Military Academy to get a little exercise. The event consists of two, separate races – a 5K run and one-mile Wellness Walk. The goal of the annual race is to encourage businesses to create company-based wellness programs for employees.
VISION 2030 and the Chamber's health and wellness initiatives are funded through the Chamber’s HALLMARK program. I hope you'll take part in these upcoming community events as we strive to make Gainesville-Hall County the healthiest community in Georgia.
Karen Baston, Sperry Van NessCol James Benson, Riverside Military AcademyPhil Bonelli, Wells FargoJohn Breakfield, Breakfield & AssociatesCarol Burrell, NEGA Health SystemJay Cooper, Chattahoochee Bank of GeorgiaDr. Wanda Creel, Gainesville City SchoolsStacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVBDanny Dunagan, Mayor, City of GainesvilleSam Evans, City of OakwoodTony Funari, City of BraseltonLoren Funk, The Longstreet ClinicRob Geoffroy, The Atlanta FalconsJohn Geyer, J Geyer AdvertisingWill Hicks, Stifel Dr. Bonita Jacobs, University of North GeorgiaAnna Jacobs, Jacobs MediaLane Jones, Highland Mountain BeverageSherrie Jones, The TimesJay Kelly, Signs By TomorrowDr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy
Jullie King, The Longstreet ClinicMary Jane Locklear, Cox CommunicationsSteve McNeilly, NEGA Health SystemDick Mecum, Chair, Hall County CommissionMike Miller, Mayor, City of Flowery BranchSteve Naughton, Enterprising SolutionsJames Nix, Mayor, City of ClermontGreg Ours, Poly EnterprisesDr. Ray Perren, Lanier Technical CollegeLarry Poole, Mayor, City of GillsvilleBrad Puryear, Mansfield EnergyRon Quinn, Peach State BankBarbara Rambo, ProCare RxWill Schofield, Hall County SchoolsDr. Ed Schraeder, Brenau UniversityDarrell Snyder, Georgia PowerMilton Turner, Mayor, City of LulaPhilip Wilheit, Gainesville Hall County Development AuthorityMike Williams, Lake Lanier Islands
Michael Baldwin, Charter BusinessMorgan House, Lake Lanier Olympic VenueDawn Justus, United Community BankTerry Merck, American YazakiDavid Miller, Brenau UniversityDebbie Morrin, ComCast SpotlightRyan Owen, Kubota
Clay Pilgrim, Rushton & CompanyCarol Shirley, South State BankJeff Sims, Hamilton State BankAl Trembley, WSI Digital RainmakersStaci Tunkel, Center PointSpencer Walker, NGMT
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Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce 2014-2015 Executive Committee
ChairmanDavid Lee, Jackson EMC
Chairman ElectBrian DanielCarroll Daniel Construction Co.
Government AffairsJoshua Stephens, Project Manager
South Hall CouncilMegan Martin, Vice President Membership
Community DevelopmentRobin Halstead, Vice President
VISION 2030Meg Nivens, Executive Director
Marketing & CommunicationsKemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant
Greater Hall Chamber Welcome CenterRobin Halstead, Manager
Community Health and Wellness
David LeeJackson EMCChairman, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Healthcare Committee Update
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Over 200 people attended the Healthcare Reform Seminar at the Brenau Downtown Center. (L-R): Philip Marler, M.D., The Longstreet Clinic, P.C.; Antonio Rios, M.D., Northeast Georgia Health System; Dr. Ed Schrader, President of Brenau University; Kit Dunlap, President, Greater Hall Chamber; Dr. Will Clower, CEO, Mediterranean Wellness.
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Join the South Hall Business Coalition on Tues-day, September 16, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway in Braselton for great networking and updates on the exciting 17th Annual Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda (October 1-4). With the first run in 1998, the Petit Le Mans is 10 hours of racing. Class winners of this event receive an automatic invitation to the following year's 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. Purchase Petit Le Mans tickets now at RoadAt-lanta.com. South Hall Business Coalition meetings are $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-members. Reservations: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: [email protected]. Online: greaterhallchamber.com
The South Hall Marketing Workshop, a program of the Cham-ber's Small Business Council and the South Hall Business Coa-lition, is Tuesday, September 23 from 11:30 .m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 JM Turk Road in Flowery Branch. This workshop is presented by Katie Dubnik, President of Forum Communications, a creative public relations
and marketing firm. The program will help your business find its voice in a crowded marketplace with discussion on current marketing trends and helpful tips to grow your business. Monthly South Hall Business Coalition meetings and Marketing Workshops are sponsored by Milton Martin Honda and Red Clay Interactive. $15 Chamber Members; $30 Non-Members. Includes Lunch. Reservations required. Contact Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: [email protected]. Register for this and other Chamber events online: greaterhallchamber.com
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FAE Corporation, headquartered in Flowery Branch, celebrates 25 years in business. FAE was founded in 1989 and now has four production plants and multiple distribution centers serving over 60 countries. “In 2006 FAE USA located to Hall County because it provides a business-friendly environment and a focused strategic location for logistics and transport throughout North America and Latin America,” stated Giorgio Carera, CEO of FAE USA Inc. The company produces track mulchers, forestry tillers, rock crushers, stump
cutters, soil stabilizers and prime movers used in agriculture, forestry and road construction and employs 27 people. The company goal is to consistently adapt to customer needs and provide an affordable and durable product in order to increase U.S. market share. The U.S. headquarters is located in Oakwood South Industrial Park. FAE USA, Inc., 5321 Rafe Banks Drive, Flowery Branch GA 30542. 770-407-2014. faeusa.com
Small Business of the MonthFAE USA, Inc.
Small Business of the Month Recipient Giorgio Carera, CEO of FAE USA, Inc.
The next enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace for the Affordable Healthcare Act starts in November 2014. Attendees of the Chamber's recent seminar had the opportunity to hear what the experts predict about the future of healthcare. Over 200 attended with discussion on what to expect in healthcare reform, business deadlines, IRS requirements and employer wellness programs. Thank you sponsors: Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance, Northeast Georgia Health System, Brenau University, Rushton & Company, and the Georgia Chamber. The Chamber places community wellness and healthcare as a top initiative and strives for access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for all residents. The Chamber's Healthcare Committee is continuously hosting programs and events on health and wellness to provide ways for residents to manage their health. The 8th Annual HealthSmart Expo presented by CIGNA is October 8 from 7:30 am-1:30 pm at the Gainesville Civic Center and will offer free health screenings to the community.
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Small Business Success Seminar(L-R): Stacey Reece, Al Gainey and Lynn Billing (presenter), Spherion Staffing Services; Al Trembley (sponsor), WSI Digital Rainmakers; Dr. Carroll Turner, Lanier Technical College Business Incubator; Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber, at the seminar on workforce development. Join Bill Lampton, Ph.D., and Mike Stewart to learn "How to Produce Top Quality Videos with an iPad Camera" on Tuesday, September 9 from 7:45 - 9:30 a.m. at the Manufacturing Development Center at Featherbone Communiversity, 999 Chestnut Street in Gainesville. Bill Lampton, Ph.D. taught five years at the University of Georgia, then for 22 years served at the management level for colleges and a medical center. He formed Gainesville-based Championship Communication in 1997 to help companies identify and find solutions to communication problems and to help leaders become highly effective speakers. Mike Stewart is president and founder of Soundpages Inc., a complete multimedia production facility located in Atlanta. Mike has composed countless radio jingles, television scores, and produced or performed on music heard all over the world. Sponsored by Highland Mountain Beverage, Jacobs Media, Signs By Tomorrow and WSI Digital Rainmakers. No charge for Chamber members, $15 non-members. Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. greaterhallchamber.com
The 2014 Wisdom Project kicked off in August with class members: Wannah Ackerman, Barbara Alexander, Brad Baucom, Hugh Cauthen, Dick Childers, Susan Daniell, Sue Decrescenzo, Victor Dube, Carole
Gohman, Loraine Haynie, Sandra Hogue, Richard Hunt, Robert and Ginger Mallis, Rosemary Munsen, Richard and Rita Petty, Sam Rauch, David Stewart, Ron Stowe, Bill Terry and Don Woodward. The Wisdom Project is a VISION 2030 senior leadership program. The class will participate in a series of interactive discussions with community leaders, explore local industries and organizations through on-site visits, and learn about area challenges and opportunities in the community. Details: Meg Nivens, Executive Director, VISION 2030, 770-532-6206 x 104. vision2030.org
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Thank You Chamber SponsorsBrenau University
Forum CommunicationsGainesville Parks & Rec
Highland Mountain BeverageJacobs Media Corporation
Lake Lanier Islands ResortMcDonald’s
Milton Martin HondaMontara Farm
Red Clay Interactive
Riverside Military AcademyRoad Atlanta
Signs By TomorrowUnited Way of Hall County
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SEPTEMBER 2014Wednesday, September 3Healthcare Committee Presentation by David Westfall, M.D.Director, District 2 Public Health 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Featherbone Communiversity
Tuesday, September 9Small Business Seminar"Produce a Quality Video with an iPad"by Bill Lampton, Ph.D. & Mike Stewart7:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Featherbone Communiversity
Tuesday, September 9Youth Leadership Assessment & Skills8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Riverside Military Academy Wednesday, September 10Network Over Coffee8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. – Panera Bread
Wednesday, September 10Human Resources Council11:45 a.m. – Luna's Restaurant
Thursday, September 11Business Before Hours andUnited Way Campaign Kickoff7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Brenau Downtown Center
Friday, September 12Economic Development Council7:30 a.m. – Oakwood City Hall
Tuesday, September 16South Hall Business Coalition17th Annual Petit Le Mans Update8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Road Atlanta
Tuesday, September 16VISION 2030 Board of Directors11:30 a.m. – Chamber
Wednesday, September 17Issues Committee8:00 a.m. – Chamber
Wednesday, September 17Lunch 'n Learn 11:45 a.m. – Recess Southern Gastro Pub
Thursday, September 18Business After Hours Sponsored by Brenau University Brenau Downtown Center 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23South Hall Marketing WorkshopPresented by Katie Dubnik, President, Forum Communications11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Mulberry Creek Community Center4491 JM Turk Road in Flowery Branch
Wednesday, September 24Network Over Coffee8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Hardee's of Oakwood
Thursday, September 25Leadership Hall County Fall Retreat8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Montara Farm
Thursday, September 25Chamber Board of Directors12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Gainesville Civic Center
Tuesdays, September 30 - October 28Maximum Marketing presented by the Greater Hall Chamber and UGA SBDC11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. UGA SBDC at the Featherbone Center
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Wednesday, October 8HealthSmart Breakfast & Expo7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – ExpoGainesville Civic Center
Thursday, October 23Business After Hours Sponsored by Conditioned Air Systems5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 2418 Hilton Way SW in Gainesville
Details online: GreaterHallChamber.com
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The Business After Hours in Downtown Flowery Branch was a great success. Don't miss Business BEFORE Hours and United Way of Hall County's Campaign Kickoff on September 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Brenau Downtown Center (former Georgia Mountains Center) in Gainesville. The event is sponsored by Jackson EMC and Northeast Georgia Health System and will feature speaker John O’Leary to kick off United Way of Hall County's annual fundraiser. Business AFTER Hours sponsored by Brenau University is Thursday, September 18 at the Brenau Downtown Center from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: [email protected]. greaterhallchamber.com
Business Networking Events
Re-Opening Walmart of GainesvilleWalmart of Gainesville Store Manager Anthony Howard and Floretta Taylor, a 31-year associate cut ribbon for the store's Grand Re-Opening with Gainesville City Council Members Sam Couvillon, Myrtle Figueras and George Wangemann. Walmart, 400 Shallowford Road, Gainesville, Georgia 30504. 770-503-9300. walmart.com
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Prototypes The premier category of the TUDOR Championship includes both Daytona Prototypes (DP) and Le Mans Prototypes (P2). The Chevrolet Corvette DP, Ford EcoBoost Riley and Honda HPD P2 are among the top prototypes in the series, all having at least one victory so far this season. The radical DeltaWing is also included in the prototype class.
GT Le MansThe world’s best GTLM teams are featured in this hotly contested class. American muscle factory teams from Corvette and SRT Viper battle BMW, Porsche and Ferrari.
Prototype Challenge Identical open-cockpit Formula Le Mans prototypes make this class extremely competitive, with driver and crew talent often making the difference.
GT Daytona Only slightly less modified than the GTLM class, the GTD category is the largest and most diverse in the TUDOR Championship with Audi, Aston Martin, Viper, Porsche, Ferrari and several other manufacturers.
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It all comes down to a ten-hour showdown at Road Atlanta! The inaugural TUDOR United SportsCar Atlanta! The inaugural TUDOR United SportsCar Championship and Tequila Patrón North American
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Prototypes The premier category of the TUDOR Championship includes both Daytona Prototypes (DP) and Le Mans Prototypes (P2). The Chevrolet Corvette DP, Ford EcoBoost Riley and Honda HPD P2 are among the top prototypes in the series, all having at least one victory so far this season. The radical DeltaWing is also included in the prototype class.
GT Le MansThe world’s best GTLM teams are featured in this hotly contested class. American muscle factory teams from Corvette and SRT Viper battle BMW, Porsche and Ferrari.
Prototype Challenge Identical open-cockpit Formula Le Mans prototypes make this class extremely competitive, with driver and crew talent often making the difference.
GT Daytona Only slightly less modified than the GTLM class, the GTD category is the largest and most diverse in the TUDOR Championship with Audi, Aston Martin, Viper, Porsche, Ferrari and several other manufacturers.
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Corvette RacingOne of the most successful and popular teams in road racing is Corvette Racing. This year, Corvette fans have the opportunity to cheer on the new Corvette C7.R as they battle in the tough GTLM category. The team scored its first win of the 2014 season at Long Beach and will certainly be in the championship hunt at Petit Le Mans.
The C7.R follows in the footsteps of the incredibly successful C6.R that delivered six driver, team and manufacturer championships from 2005-2013. The new Corvette racecars represent the closest link in modern times to Corvettes built for the street, sharing unprecedented levels of engineering and components.
Driving for Corvette at Road Atlanta will be Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen and Ryan Briscoe in the first team car. Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner and Robin Liddell will drive the second team car.
Patrón North American Endurance Cup Adds to Petit Le Mans DramaThere will be a lot on the line at Petit Le Mans, including the Patrón North American Endurance Cup. After 42 hours of racing at three legendary endurance races (Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen), the prestigious Patrón Cup will be awarded following the 10 grueling hours at Road Atlanta’s Petit Le Mans. Since points are awarded to leaders at di�erent stages of the race, you can be sure it will be an all-out, no-holds barred sprint to the finish.
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• Gainesville-based Syfan Logistics was named to the 2014 Top 100 Third-Party Logistics providers by Inbound Logistics magazine, a national trade publication cov-ering the transportation industry. Compa-nies are chosen based on criteria including operations, innovation, customer care and quality of services. syfanlogistics.com• Hall County Solicitor General Stepha-nie Woodard was named 2014 Solicitor General of the Year by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, recogniz-ing outstanding leadership and dedication in the field of prosecution. Woodard became Solicitor in 2009 and is known as an innovative, forward-thinking leader, who has set new and higher standards with tireless efforts at the Capitol to help secure domestic violence legislation that not only benefits the people of Hall County, but the entire state. hallcounty.org/judicial• Mandy Reece, Pharm D was promoted to Vice Chair of Pharmacy Practice for the PCOM School of Pharmacy, Georgia Campus, Philadelphia College of Osteo-pathic Medicine in Suwanee. Mandy over-sees the school’s practice site in Gaines-ville located at The Longstreet Clinic, where students are involved in the diabetes education program. Mandy is a Chamber Healthcare Committee member and Silver Shovel Award recipient. pcom.edu• 11th Annual Art In The Square Festival is September 20-21 from 10 am to 5pm on the Square in Downtown Gainesville. Over 120 artists will display fine art, pottery, hand-made jewelry and other fine crafts. The Art In The Square Association presents this free family-friendly event with non-profits including: Main Street Gainesville, The Quinlan Visual Arts Center, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK) and the John Jarrard Foundation. artinthesquarega.com • The Chamber's 2014 Wage & Benefit Report is available. Employers utilize the publication to remain competitive in local compensation and benefits practices. $30 Chamber members; $50, Non-members (+shipping/handling). Shelley Davis, 770-532-6206 x 108. Email: [email protected]• The Chamber and UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Maximum Marketing Series begins September 30 on Tuesdays thru October 28, 11 am to 1 pm at the SBDC at the Featherbone Center, 999 Chestnut Street in Gainesville. Space limited. $89 Chamber Members; $99 Non-members and includes materials and lunch. Sponsored by Charter Business, Jackson EMC, Morton, Vardeman & Carlson, Small Business Access Partners and South State Bank. Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]• University of North Georgia's Ethical Leadership in Business Symposium is September 19, 7:30 am to 2:00 pm, at the
Lanier Tech Forsyth Conference Center and features four of the nation's leading business ethics experts. Open to the public. $99 ($50 Chamber members). Includes lunch. Registration: bbtcebl.ung.edu• Rotary Club of South Hall Coun-ty 'Rotarian of the Year' was awarded to Bill Patterson and the Paul Harris Award was presented to Benny Bagwell, Jackson EMC; Tim Evans, Chamber VP of Economic Development; Sloan Jones, University of North Georgia. shrotary.org• Lake Lanier Islands Resort was named to the exclusive list of Four- and Five-Star independent resorts, hotels and inns in 11 states that share the distinction of being members of the prestigious Southern Liv-ing Hotel Collection. lakelanierislands.com• Money magazine ranked the University of North Georgia as one of the top five public universities in Georgia on its inau-gural "Best Colleges" list, which measures educational quality, affordability and career outcomes. ung.edu• Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was the recipient of the prestigious 2014 Georgia Sheriffs' Association President's Award, given to one Georgia sheriff each year to recognize a significant contribution to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association Youth Homes. hallcounty.org/sheriff/• Good News Clinics 2014 Fundrais-er Dinner is Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30pm at the First Baptist Banquet Hall. The Bluegrass Alliance, with volunteer dentist Dr. Johnny Martin on guitar, will provide entertainment. Sponsorships and tickets: Mary Baxter, 770-297-5040 x 320. goodnewsclinics.org• The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., welcomes Crystal A. Terrill, D.O., to the Center for Women’s Health. As the 13th physician to join the Center for Women’s Health team, Terrill will provide obstetrical and gynecological services at locations in Gainesville, Baldwin, Braselton and Dahlonega. longstreetclinic.com/women• Choices Pregnancy Care Center's 4th Annual 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run and Toddler Dash “Run for the Babies” is Saturday, October 11 at Lakeview Academy. The 1 Mile Fun Run is at 11:00am; Toddler Dash, 11:30am; 5K, 12pm. Rain or shine. Jessica Hart, 678-928-4360. Register on-line: choicespregnancypartners.org • The Chamber's 6th Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon is Thursday, November 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Chatta-hoochee Country Club with awards honor-ing area existing industry leaders. Award nominations are now being accepted. Nominate your company or another at: https://surveymonkey.com/s/ZH52L3W The luncheon is sponsored by AT&T, Lanier Technical College and Rushton & Company. Registration required. $35 Chamber Members; $50 guests; $400 Table
Sponsor (seats 8). Details: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 or [email protected]• Affinis Hospice, care for patients facing a terminal illness, has located to 2565 Thompson Bridge Road and serves patients in 16 counties. The hospice team provides services either at specific hospice centers or at home and is the only hospice in Northeast Georgia that offers Pet Peace of Mind, providing patients a continuum of care for their pets. affinishospice.org• Anthony Williamson was named presi-dent of Northeast Georgia Medical Cen-ter Braselton and will oversee operations of the new 100-bed hospital, set to open in spring 2015. Williamson joined NGHS in 2005 as VP of Professional Services and in 2010 was named VP of Service Line and Greater Braselton Development. NGMC Braselton will bring heart and vascular services, orthopedics and neurosciences, cancer treatment, surgery and emergency services to the area. nghs.com/braselton• Flourish Acupuncture welcomes Dr. Heidi Nicholson joining Tamara Clarke L.Ac. with Acupuncture and Chinese
Herbal Medicine to help with pain relief including back pain, sciatica, headaches, and arthritis as well as digestion, stress, allergies, women’s health, and fertility. 678-622-0001. flourishacupuncture.com• Independence Bank of Georgia, located in Gainesville and Braselton was named #10 (of 6,500) in the 2014 edition of the "Top 200 Healthiest Banks in America" released annually by DepositAccounts tracking. ibankga.com Gainesville-based Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia is #21 on the list. chattahoocheebank.com• 13th Annual John Jarrard Foundation Concert is September 19-20 with a FREE concert on the Downtown Gainesville Square on Friday night and over a dozen songwriters and artists on Saturday on the Brenau University Front Lawn at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door the night of the show or online: johnnarrardffoundation.com
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Wednesday, October 8Breakfast & Most Fit Company Awards – 7:30 am-9:00 am
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Most Fit Company AwardsThe 8th Annual HealthSmart Interactive Wellness Expo is October 8 from 7:30 am-1:30 pm at the Gainesville Civic Center. The Chamber is seeking the “Most Fit Companies” in Gainesville-Hall County. The award is presented in three categories: Large (251+ employees), Medium (51-250) and Small (50 or less) and will be presented at the Annual HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast on October 8 at 7:30 a.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center. Company representatives may complete the 2014 Most Fit Company Survey online at greaterhallchamber.com Deadline to submit the survey is September 26. Details: Amanda Lewis at 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: [email protected]. HealthSmart Breakfast is $10 Chamber members; $15 non-members. For HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast Reservations: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: [email protected]
In its 8th year, the HealthSmart Expo offers the community free health screenings and access to over 60 wellness exhibitors. The HealthSmart Expo is Wednesday, October 8 at the Gainesville Civic Center and is open to the public at no charge.
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Leadership Hall 2014-20Class Members at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. (L-R): Josh Stephens, Greater Hall Chamber; Matthew Vaughn, BGW Dental Group; Nick Bruner, Rushton & Company; Blair Marshall, Bingham Insurance Group; Sonja McLendon, Northeast Georgia Health System; Josh Schleiman, Sullivan & Schleiman Wealth Management; Bryan Burnette, Carroll Daniel Construction; John Batchelor, Hall County Solicitor’s Office; Steven Mickens, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County. Thank you Lake Lanier Islands (LLI), Bradley Anderholm, CEO and LLI support staff for hosting and sponsoring lunch and boat cruise. To rent a house boat from Lake Lanier Islands visit lakelanierislands.com. Thank you sponsors: McDonald’s, Highland Mountain Beverage and Lake Lanier Islands.
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is available online through April 12 at ChamberChase5K.com.
Registration at the Chamber office, open through April 17. Complete
details on the event including race courses and frequently asked
questions are also available online. The Chamber Chase is more than
a run/walk with activities including Fastest CEO, Fastest Team, Best
T-Shirt Contest, great giveaways and Hall County's Largest Office Party
with music, food, awards, and recognition following the race! The
Chamber Chase, formerly Get Fit Stay Fit, is a program of VISION
2030. Call 770-532-6206 or Register Online at ChamberChase5K.com
Chamber Chase 5K is April 18
Thursday, April 18 • 6:00 pmRiverside Military Academy
The Chamber's 34th Annual Hackers
Holiday Golf Tournament is Friday,
April 26 at Legacy on Lanier Golf
Club at Lake Lanier Islands Resort.
Cost is $150 per player; $600 team (4-
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prize, closest to the pin, longest drive,
a putting contest and much more. The
19th Hole Reception, sponsored by AT&T, with delicious free food and
drink follows the tournament at the clubhouse.
WIN $1,000 CASH!A Golf Ball Drop Raffle will take place at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club
to kick off Hackers Holiday on Friday, April 26. A helicopter will drop
a numbered ball for each ticket sold! Closest to hole wins! $10 per
ticket or 3 tickets for $20. Do not have to be present to win. Megan
tournament and the raffle online: greaterhallchamber.com
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• Publication is distributed to The Times daily circulation of 20,000 on the 1st Tuesday of the month.• Reach decision makers from the area businesses for current chamber membership in excess of 2700.• Featured member of the month gets 2 full pages or center spread.• Advertising pricing is available for 1,6 or 12 issues.
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Leadership Hall 2014-20Class Members at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. (L-R): Josh Stephens, Greater Hall Chamber; Matthew Vaughn, BGW Dental Group; Nick Bruner, Rushton & Company; Blair Marshall, Bingham Insurance Group; Sonja McLendon, Northeast Georgia Health System; Josh Schleiman, Sullivan & Schleiman Wealth Management; Bryan Burnette, Carroll Daniel Construction; John Batchelor, Hall County Solicitor’s Office; Steven Mickens, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County. Thank you Lake Lanier Islands (LLI), Bradley Anderholm, CEO and LLI support staff for hosting and sponsoring lunch and boat cruise. To rent a house boat from Lake Lanier Islands visit lakelanierislands.com. Thank you sponsors: McDonald’s, Highland Mountain Beverage and Lake Lanier Islands.
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Sardis Enrichment School and Signs By Tomorrow's partnership was formed as Principal Neil Yarrington and Jay Kelly, Signs by Tomorrow, reconnected after first meeting years ago in another community. "At Sardis Elementary, we care deeply for each other, our families, our community and,
most of all, our kids," said Neil Yarrington. Dana Miller, Chamber Vice President of Education noted, "When you are in this school you can just feel the energy and oneness of its educators, they truly care for each other and the students. Sardis has the most business partners than any other school in our community, and I am very proud of their efforts to reach out to the business community to recruit their partners." Signs by Tomorrow joins other business partners Gainesville Marina, Hawkins Dentistry, Rushton & Company, Primrose School, Milton Martin Honda, New Leaf Landscape, Hanson Aggregates Southeast and Country Financial. Every school in Gainesville-Hall County benefits from the 350-plus area businesses who are Partners in Education. For information on PIE, contact Dana Miller, 770-532-6206 x 113. Email: [email protected]
Partners in Education
(L-R): Partner in Education Jay Kelly, Signs By Tomorrow; Neal Yarrington, Sardis Principal; Alison Burnette, 1st Grade Teacher; Dana Miller, Greater Hall Chamber.
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Popular downtown eatery, Sweet Magnolias, is under the new ownership. Dharma and Paresh Patel are longtime residents of Hall County and note, "We understand the menu items which have been so appealing through the years here. We’ll continue to offer high-quality food, efficient service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. That is what customers have come to appreciate.” Located at Main Street Market on the Square in Downtown Gainesville, the café serves gourmet lunches and famous desserts and now delivers its menu with full catering services. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 am-3 pm. 678-862-0254. sweetmagnoliascafe.com
Sweet Magnolias on the Square
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint
Houndstooth Grill & Bar
Owners Briann and Melissa Welborn cut ribbon for Uncle Maddio’s Pizzas – completely customizable, made-to-order pizzas served in just six minutes for under $7. Uncle Maddio’s offers four pizza sizes, three types of crusts, including gluten-free, six sauces, and 48 fresh toppings, many vegan, organic, and hormone-free, as well as toasted paninis and gourmet salads – all prepared with
locally sourced ingredients and salad dressings made daily. Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint, 658 Dawsonville Hwy, Suite B, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-780-3855. unclemaddios.com
Owner Yanis Latsis and Marketing Partner Michael Snites cut ribbon at a local favorite, Houndstooth Grill & Bar in Braselton. The restaurant specializes in serving top quality food with a smile. The atmosphere is elegant with a candle lit dinner setting, and the menu ranges from traditional American dishes like the Mushroom and Swiss Burger to Black Angus aged prime rib and signature steaks. A variety of pasta dishes are unique in flavors along with homemade desserts like their delicious carrot cake. Houndstooth Grill & Bar, 6323 Grand Hickory Drive, Suite 200-A, Braselton, GA 30080. 770-967-2225. htgrillbar.com
Rahab's Rope Relocates on SquareDavid and Vicki Moore cut ribbon for Rahab’s Rope, a non-profit that works in India with at-risk women and girls and victims of sex trafficking. The global marketplace features handmade products from the ministries’ production center in India and around the world, with all proceeds benefiting prevention, aftercare, and intervention. Founded by Vicki
Moore and with husband, David, the store also hosts a resource center to educate customers about India, trafficking, and work to help women around the world. Monday-Saturday, 10am-7pm. Rahab’s Rope: A Global Marketplace, 118 Washington St, NW. Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-707-7055. rahabsrope.com
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Greater Hall Chamber's Leadership Hall County (LHC) Committee (L-R): Lt. Bonner Burton, Hall County Sheriff’s Office; Clay Pilgrim, Rushton & Company; Dana Miller, Greater Hall Chamber; Patrick O’Rouke, Georgia Department of Natural Resources; Nick Martin, Gainesville Design Center; Brad Gooch, Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc. Photo by Emily Whitehead, a LHC graduate. These Leadership Hall County graduates were elected by fellow classmates to serve a three-year term on the Leadership Hall County and the Youth Leadership Hall Program Advisory Committees. Members of the committees will provide input and assistance in planning the monthly programs for Leadership Hall and Youth Leadership Hall.
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Marketing TrendsPresented by Gordon Sawyer
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. – The Oaks at Lanier Charter Career Academy
Business After HoursThursday, February 16
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Luna's Restaurant 200 Main Street
Hunt Tower in Downtown Gainesville
Arbor Day CelebrationFriday, February 17
10:00 a.m.Frances Meadows Center
Safe & Green Regional AssemblyFriday, February 24
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Georgia Mountains Center
Annual Transportation ForumWednesday, March 1411:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Gainesville State College
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Tuesday, September 9Small Business Seminar"How to Produce a Quality Video on an iPad"Presented by Bill Lampton PhD and Mike Stewart7:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Featherbone Communiversity
Thursday, September 11Business Before Hours andUnited Way Campaign Kickoff7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Brenau Downtown Center
Tuesday, September 16South Hall Business Coalition"Petite Le Mans Update"8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Road Atlanta
Thursday, September 18Business After Hours Sponsor: Brenau University Brenau Downtown Center 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23South Hall Marketing WorkshopPresented by Katie Dubnik, Forum Communications11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Mulberry Creek Community Center
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Tuesday, September 9Small Business Seminar"How to Produce a Quality Video on an iPad"Presented by Bill Lampton PhD and Mike Stewart7:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Featherbone Communiversity
Thursday, September 11Business Before Hours andUnited Way Campaign Kickoff7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Brenau Downtown Center
Tuesday, September 16South Hall Business Coalition"Petite Le Mans Update"8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Road Atlanta
Thursday, September 18Business After Hours Sponsor: Brenau University Brenau Downtown Center 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23South Hall Marketing WorkshopPresented by Katie Dubnik, Forum Communications11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Mulberry Creek Community Center
