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Marketing Workshop The Greater Hall Chamber's Small Business Council and Brenau University present a Small Business Marketing Workshop – Create Content that Creates Revenue – on Tuesday, January 31 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Brenau University (Jacobs Building, 340 Green Street in Gainesville).
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Caleb J. Spivak Founder, What Now Atlanta Social Media Analyst Oxford Center for Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by Small Business Access Partners, this workshop will help you learn how to spend less time on social media while maximizing ROI. Presented by Caleb J. Spivak, Founder & EditorIn-Chief of What Now Atlanta and Social Media Analyst, Oxford Center for Entrepreneurs, Caleb will cover the five elements that increase post engagement and show you how to be seen by more people. Caleb will also share the techniques he’s used to grow What Now Atlanta to nearly 1.5 million readers and 60 thousand+ social media subscribers. In this hands-on workshop, learn step-bystep how to get winning traction with your social media content instead of wasting time posting meandering posts that nobody's reading. • Ice Breaker: Crafting Your Brand Voice • 5 Power Tips For Guaranteed Social Posting Success • Becoming A Proactive Social Media Wizard • How To Target Customers Using Social Search Cost: $15 Chamber Members; $30 Non-Members; Includes Light Breakfast. Reservations: Amanda Lewis, 770-5326206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com
Business Expo 2017 Thursday, February 16 Gainesville Civic Center Free • Open to the Public • Networking • Giveaways Exhibit Space & Sponsorships Available!
12:00 - 1:00 pm Business LUNCHEON 1:00 - 6:00 pm Business EXPO 4:00 - 6:00 pm TASTE of GAINESVILLE
The Greater Hall Chamber's Annual Business Expo returns this year bigger and better with 70+ exhibitors, no admission fee, great networking and valuable business exposure. NEW this year is a Business Luncheon sponsored by Delta Community Credit Union and Business Luncheon at the featuring Derrick Expo will feature Derrick Case Case, founder of as keynote speaker. Derrick Dress Up, as guest speaker. Business After Hours and wife, Danielle, are founders with A Taste of Gainesville is 4:00-6:00 p.m. of Dress Up boutiques with No Admission Fee and Free Shuttle Service by 17 store fronts, in four states, Milton Martin Honda! This event is Northeast and a huge online and social Georgia's largest expo showcasing businesses in media presence. Dress Up was Greater Hall County. Exhibitors will be able named to the INC 5000 list to utilize business-to-business services, while in 2016 as one of the fastest growing companies in America. exchanging leads and developing professional shopdressup.com relationships. Exhibit space is now available on a first come, first serve basis. Chamber Member Exhibit, $250; Non-Member, $500; Non-Profit, $150. Great sponsorships at different levels are also available and include exhibit space, promotion and advertising. Download an Exhibitor Form online at greaterhallchamber.com or contact Mandy Lathem, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mlathem@ghcc.com
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Save the Date Tuesday, January 10 Small Business Seminar Thursday, January 19 Business After Hours Tuesday, January 24 South Hall Business Coalition
JANUARY 2017
A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
From the Chairman
New Year Goals and Resolutions As we start a new year, I take this opportunity to wish our Chamber Members and the business community a very happy and prosperous 2017. We are blessed to live in one of the fastest growing communities in Georgia and all share a responsibility to be involved in the process to sustain this record of success, a task in which your Chamber continues to be heavily engaged. I invite you to join us as a voice for business and work to ensure that Gainesville-Hall County remains the top choice to live, play, and do business. Consider making resolutions in both your personal and professional life. Here are some resolutions you can tailor to fit your own business goals, with suggested action items to help you achieve them. Lee Hemmer The Simpson Company Join the Chamber. As an investor in the Greater Hall Chamber, businesses Chairman, Greater Hall are entitled to a host of benefits offered to members. The potential dividends Chamber of Commerce
from investment are unlimited. From business referrals and your company's listing in the Chamber's online directory to making quality business connections, membership is an investment in your business and the community. If you're already a member, take advantage! Make sure you are taking full advantage of all the Chamber offers. Join peer groups such as the Human Resource Council, Issues Committee, Healthcare Committee or network during one of the many events: South Hall Business Coalition on January 24 at Lanier Tech; Business After Hours on January 19 at Medical Weight Loss by Healthogenics; Lunch 'n Learn on January 18 at Milton Martin Toyota.
In addition to dozens of networking opportunities and events, the Chamber offers programs to assist you personally. Consider attending the Small Business Seminar on January 10 at the Chamber as Tim McDonald, Lanier Tech, discusses how your personality, for the most part, dictates your leadership style and how personality styles affect teamwork. At the Small Business Marketing Workshop on January 31 at Brenau University, Caleb J. Spivak, Founder & Editor-In-Chief of What Now Atlanta and Social Media Analyst, Oxford Center for Entrepreneurs, will discuss the five elements that increase post engagement and show you how to be seen by more people. Promote your product or service at the Business Expo on February 16 or by sponsoring one of the many upcoming Chamber functions. Exposure can be priceless.
January 3, 2017 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Hall Chamber has been the voice of business for over 100 years. Take advantage now, and Happy New Year!
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Chamber Board Nominations The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for new three-year Directors. Serving with Chamber Chairman Lee Hemmer on the Director 2017 Nominating Committee is Chairman-Elect Perry Barnett, Immediate Past Chairman Brian Daniel and Past Chairmen David Lee, Dixie Truelove, Randall Frost and Jay Jacobs. The committee will select new director nominees as stated in the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce By-Laws:
• Any member in good standing may submit one or more nominations. • The nominees will be named in February 2017. • The nominees are elected in March 2017. • Five to seven director positions will be elected. • Each new director will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2017. • Nominations must be submitted in writing. • Nominations must be received by Friday, January 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Send nominations, in writing, to: Lee Hemmer, Chairman, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 374, Gainesville, GA 30503. Details: Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kit Dunlap, 770-532-6206. Email: kit@ghcc.com
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greaterhallchamber.com Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
2016-2017 Executive Committee Chairman Lee Hemmer The Simpson Company
Vice Chair, Marketing Tate O'Rouke University of North Georgia
Chairman Elect Perry Barnett, CPA 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 Phil Bonelli, Wells Fargo 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 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 Dr. Richard Oates, University of North Georgia 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 Global Health Kate Cook, Cook Law Group Brad Gooch, Lawson Air & Plumbing Jim Grier, Champion Capital Alliance Andrew Joyner, The Simpson Company 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 and Human Resources Membership Development Mandy Lathem, Vice President, Events Christen Wilbanks, Vice President, Sales
Education & Leadership Andi Harmon, Vice President Government Affairs Garrett Wiley, Project Manager South Hall Council Mandy Lathem, Vice President, Events 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
January 3, 2017 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
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Issues affecting business discussed at pre-legislative breakfast The Chamber's 33rd Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast featured discussion with Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and the Gainesville-Hall County Legislative Delegation. (L-R): Chamber Chairman Lee Hemmer, The Simpson Company; Lee Chapman, Jackson EMC; Rep. Emory Dunahoo, Jr.; State Senator John Wilkinson; State Senator Butch Miller; Lt. Governor Casey Cagle; Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber; Rep. Lee Hawkins; Congressman Doug Collins; Rep.-Elect Matt Dubnik; David Lee and Bill Sanders, Jackson EMC (event sponsor).
2016 Greater Hall Economic Development Year End Summary The Greater Hall Chamber Economic Development Council reports 2016 year-end results of 18 new and expanding firms in their plans to add nearly 800 new jobs and $163 million in new capital investment to Gainesville-Hall County.
much needed widening of Spout Springs Road. To discuss these and other transportation issues, the Greater Hall Chamber will host its Annual Transportation Forum on March 9 at the University of North Georgia-Gainesville.
Some of the job creation and investments announced in 2016 have already taken place, but for many companies, like Tatsumi Intermodal USA, their investment and job creation plans will take place in 2017 or 2018. Additional business expansion decisions announced in 2016 included SKF USA, TRW, Lowers Risk Group, Murray Plastics, Würth, Mars Wrigley Confectionery and Apotheca Pharmaceutical.
2016 also saw improvements to the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue just ahead of events like the Pan-Am Games and Continental Qualifier for Canoe/Kayak. Recent investments in the venue are leading to additional events like the 2017 USA Canoe Kayak Trials, and may speed a next round of needed improvements to the 20-year-old Olympic Venue.
Brian Rochester Rochester & Associates Vice Chair, Economic Development Division
These 2016 announced capital investments do not include the newly started construction at the new Lanier Technical College Campus on Highway 365, to open in 2018. Also not included in the 2016 results are capital investments announced in 2015, like Kubota, King's Hawaiian and Performance Foodservice, that are completing construction and will open in the first half of 2017.
Healthcare Services in Hall County provide a quality of life impact and an economic impact. New medical office developments are underway in Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch and Braselton to improve regional access to healthcare. Recently, Northeast Georgia Medical Center announced that it will begin a new Graduate Medical Education Program in 2019, and it will grow to more than 170 Graduate Medical Residents by 2023. The new residency program is anticipated to have a $66 million economic impact on Hall County through 2023. Gainesville-Hall County’s population continues to grow at almost 2% per year. Cresswinds on Lanier, Mundy Mill and Sterling on the Lake residential developments remain among the top selling in Georgia. New residential developments are underway to replenish a dwindling supply of available housing. The year ahead will include a number of transportation improvements for Gainesville-Hall County including the widening of US 129 South of Gainesville, the new Exit 14 interchange on I-985, numerous bridge replacements and the
Tim Evans Vice President Economic Development Greater Hall Chamber
“Gainesville-Hall County’s Economic Development success is a result of teamwork and the spirit of working together to the benefit of the community,” said Brian Rochester, Rochester & Associates, and Chamber Vice Chair of Economic Development. “The Chamber provides a forum for the business community, educators and elected officials to work together on the issues that impact existing industries, small businesses, the healthcare community, retail and new business recruitment.” With unemployment approaching a new 10-year low for the Gainesville-Hall County Metropolitan Area (4.1% as of November 2016), the Greater Hall Chamber, businesses and educators remain focused on Work-Based-Learning and apprenticeships for high-skilled career paths in demand by area businesses. The Chamber’s Workforce Development Task Force is a partnership with Lanier Technical College, Hall County Schools, Gainesville City Schools, Brenau University, the University of North Georgia and private businesses. The mission is to ensure businesses can acquire the talent and skills they need for future growth and to replace an aging workforce. For more information on the Greater Hall Chamber's Economic Development Division, contact Vice President Tim Evans, 770-532-6206 x 107, tim@ghcc.com, or Shelley Davis, Vice President of Existing Industry, 770-532-6206 x 108, sdavis@ghcc.com. GreaterHallChamber.com
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New this year at the Business Expo (February 16 at the Gainesville Civic Center) is a Business Luncheon sponsored by Delta Community Credit Union. This exciting event will feature Derrick Case as keynote speaker. Derrick and his wife, Danielle, are founders of the wildly successful Dress Up boutiques. Their story as entrepreneurs begins with a shopping trip to a mall in July 2009. Danielle was frustrated with her shopping experience and told Derrick, “This is ridiculous! We should open our own store and offer new styles every week, make it affordable and on trend.” That idea lead to the inception of the first Dress Up storefront in Dahlonega in Entrepreneurs Derrick and Danielle Case, August 2009, just five weeks later. owners of Dress Up. Derrick is guest speaker Since then, the couple has expandat the Chamber's Business Luncheon on ed to 17 store fronts, in four states, February 16 at the Gainesville Civic Center. 200+ employees, and a huge online and social media presence. Dress Up was named to the INC 5000 list in 2016 as one of the fastest growing companies in America. Business Expo 2017 is open to the public with no admission fee. Cost for the Business Luncheon at the Expo is $15 for Chamber Members; $25 Non-Members. For Business Expo 2017 exhibit information, sponsor opportunities or lunch reservations, contact Mandy Lathem, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mlathem@ghcc.com
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Tuesday, January 10 Ambassadors Council 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 2 Dog Restaurant in Gainesville Wednesday, January 11 Network Over Coffee 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Rooster's Perch - Downtown Gainesville Wednesday, January 11 Human Resources Council 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Luna's Thursday, January 12 Leadership Hall County 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
January 3, 2017 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, January 17 Youth Leadership Hall 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 VISION 2030 Full Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Grove Street Station Wednesday, January 18 Issues Committee 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber Wednesday, January 18 Lunch 'n Learn
Thursday, January 19 Chamber Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Chamber Thursday, January 19 Business After Hours Medical Weight Loss by Healthogenics 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 952 Dawsonville Hwy in Gainesville
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• The Arts Council's ARTRAGEOUS Signature Series Performance is Tuesday, January 17 at 7:30 a.m. at Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University in Gainesville. For tickets to this event or other outstanding performances, call 770-534-2787 or visit theartscouncil.net • Stifel announced that Will Hicks, CFP®, VP/Investments & Branch Manager of the firm’s Gainesville office, has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies. Hicks joined Stifel in 2010 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional designation as well. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia. Stifel’s Gainesville office is located at 212 Green Street NE. 770-531-1103. • The Chamber's South Hall Business Coalition is sponsored by AccessWDUN, Milton Martin Honda, Red Clay Interactive and Store More Self Storage. Join fellow Chamber members and South Hall professionals for the next meeting on Tuesday, January 24 at 8:00 am at Lanier Tech (Lecture Hall) in Oakwood as Dr. Ray Perren, President, Lanier Tech, presents an update on the new campus. South Hall Business Coalition meetings are $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members. Details: Mandy Lathem, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mlathem@ghcc.com • The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Gainesville's StartSmart™ series is Tuesdays from 9 am - 4 pm in March 2017. StartSmart is one of SBDC’s signature courses designed to help new and existing small businesses learn business fundamentals, evaluate their business concept and complete their
business plans. Early enrollment is encouraged before slots in particular business categories are taken. The program is $495 for the 24 hours of instruction including light breakfast and lunch. A $100 discount is available to enrollees between January 1 - February 28. Classes will be at Jackson EMC, 1000 Dawsonville Hwy in Gainesville. Details: Bruce Cutler, 770-531-5681 or apply online: georgiasbdc.org/2016-sbdcstartsmart/ • Pinnacle Bank, a locally owned community bank serving customers across Northeast Georgia, held a ribbon cutting for one of its newest branches located in Gainesville with President and CEO Jackson McConnell heading up the ceremony. Pinnacle Bank has been in operation since 1934 and specializes in local decisions and quick responses. With the addition of the Gainesville branch and another new branch in Braselton, Pinnacle now has 15 branches. pinnaclebank.com • The Gainesville-Hall County Metropolitan Area continues to add jobs and to the total workforce. According recently released Department of Labor data, the total number in the workforce increased by 3,500 (3.8% growth) between November 2016 compared to one year earlier. dol.georgia.gov • In December 2016, the Milken Institute Report named the Gainesville-Hall County Metro area as the Top Small Metro Area in Georgia, #4 in the Nation for Job Growth and in the Top 10 in the Nation for Best Performing Small Metros. milkeninstitute.org
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Chamber Membership provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with peers and build relationships. The Greater Hall Chamber is our area’s premier business enabling and advocacy organization. Contact Christen Wilbanks, VP Membership Sales, to join the Greater Hall Chamber, learn about membership benefits and get involved. Call: 770532-6206 x 116. Email: cwilbanks@ghcc.com
Chamber Staff Spotlight
Amanda Lewis Project Manager, Economic Development Division
Amanda Lewis joined the Chamber staff as Project Manager in 2013, and her work continues to focus on small business development, serving as a resource for those interested in starting or growing small business locally. She assists with small business seminars, workshops, awards, promotion and recognition along with Chamber health and wellness programs such as HealthSmart, Most Fit Company awards, and Small Business of the Month/Year Awards. She was formerly employed by Georgia Department of Labor as a Employer Marketing Representative, promoting GDOL services in the region. Originally from Dublin, Ohio, Amanda has been a Gainesville resident for 20 years and is a graduate of Gainesville State College. Amanda is married to Scott Lewis, owner of Blue Creek Enterprises.
Breakfield Swearing In Ceremony
Long time Chamber Member, John Breakfield, was sworn in as Hall County State Court Judge on December 16, 2016, at Gainesville's historic Roosevelt Square. The swearing in ceremony culminated Judge Breakfield's contested election win from May 2016. Pictured with Judge Breakfield are his wife, Astrid, two sons, Jack and Gage, and Probate Judge Patty Walters Lane.
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Leadership Hall County The Leadership Hall County class enjoyed Judicial Day by touring the Gainesville Police Department, Hall County Jail, Willard Baxter Firearms & Training Complex and the Hall County Courthouse. Highlights of the day were watching a live tactical entry by the SWAT Team and a dynamic K9 apprehension demonstration. The class was able to attend the Public Safety Monument Tribute Dedication Ceremony as well. A special thank you to the following officials Chief Carol Martin, Sgt. Kevin Holbrook, Sgt. Joe Britte, Captain Marcus Neville, Lt. Jeff Shoemaker, Lt. Joe Groover, Judge John Breakfield, Captain Chris Matthews, and Sgt. Paul House who all spoke on behalf of their respective agencies. Thank you to Tim Bunch of Longstreet Café for sponsoring breakfast and to the following law groups for sponsoring lunch: Cook Law Group; Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar; Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles; Stewart, Melvin & Frost; Whelchel, Dunlap, Jarrard & Walker.
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Community Development January 3, 2017 • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Art installed at area bus shelters
Chamber Chase 2017
In April 2016, the City of Gainesville received a Federal Transportation Administration grant for transportation art through the Gainesville Connection. Led by City staff, the VISION 20030 Public Art Committee, and the Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 15 pieces of art have been installed on bus shelters within the community. Art for this project – called GOGOArt – includes work by Juanivir Acosta, Jason Bohannon, Helene Gardelle, Anne Brodie, Travis Massey, Erica McCullough, Frank GOGO Art Heading Home by Larry Griffeth located Norton Jr., Victoria Webb, at Windcliff Apartments/J&J Foods on Gabriele Larry Griffeth, Edgar Esquivel Drive at Clarks Bridge Road in Gainesville. and Penny K. Stowe. A subcommittee of VISION 2030 reviewed 86 submission pieces in the process of securing the 15 that were installed. “Thematically and visually, works are focused on the connectivity of people to the community,” said Amanda K. McClure, Executive Director, Quinlan Visual Arts Center. “I am incredibly impressed at how vibrant these pieces are, when you see them in person they are really stunning and make quite a “splash” in the community. For more information on this and other VISON 2030 Public Art Projects, visit vision2030.org/public-art
Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk is Thursday, March 30 at 6:00 pm at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. Register Online now through March 26 at runsignup.com/chamberchase Register in person at the Chamber now through March 30. Registration fee is $30; $35 after March 16.
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The Chamber will host an Open House and Team Captains Meeting on Thursday January 26, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (drop in) at the Chamber, 230 E.E. Butler Parkway in Gainesville. Drop in, register your team and get all the event details: • Register Teams and Individuals • Find out about Free Training Passes (available February 2) • Get a copy of the Course Map • Reserve a Tent for your Team • Learn about the T-Shirt Design Contest • See details about Individual and Group Awards • Obtain Sponsorship Information For sponsorship information, registration and race details: Mandy Lathem, 770532-6206 x 115 or mlathem@ghcc.com
Workforce Development
The Greater Hall Chamber's Industry Roundtable recently visited North Hall High School's STEM Academy and Mechanics Lab. As part of this Workforce Development Initiative, students are welding, coding robots, designing and repairing equipment in hands-on education to prepare them for highdemand careers in engineering, maintenance and mechatronics. The industry representatives heard about capstone projects like compressed air engines, medical prototypes, solar powered sail boats, structurally warped concrete, robotics for disabled persons and saw IMS Gear’s interns working with mold injectors.
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Small Business Success Small Business Seminar Panelists (L-R): Ryan Thompson, Pro Touch Landscape; Caroline Lewallen, Jaemor Farms; Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint. The December seminar included discussion on How to Survive & Thrive Fluctuations in Revenue. Don't miss the next Small Business Seminar on Tuesday, January 10th as Tim McDonald, Executive Vice President of Lanier Technical College, discusses Leadership Styles. No charge for Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members. Small Business Seminars are sponsored by AccessWDUN, Caldwell Electrical Contractors, Highland Mountain Beverage, Signs by Tomorrow and WSI Digital Rainmakers. Details: Amanda Lewis, 770532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com
Doug Manning, CEO, WellBeing, Inc. at his company's office in Gainesville. WellBeing provides full-service hygiene technologies and services to decrease the risk of infection, promote proper hygiene practices and foster wellness and wellbeing. Services include a full range of automated technologies that include feminine hygiene disposal, touch-free soap and sanitizer dispensing, air fresheners, and automatic faucets. Founded in 1997, the company began with a small office, two employees, no customers and a small service range. The company outgrew its first premises in Buford, moving to Gainesville in 2000. WellBeing now has over 35 employees, with offices in Gainesville, Orlando, FL, and Angier, NC. The company offers over 20 products in a full-service line with cutting-edge technology that provides significantly improved hygiene standards in facilities of all sizes. The WellBeing name is known for its excellent customer service culture and provides 100% of promised services and goes the distance by maintaining close communication with its customers from initial sale through service and billing. Members of the Greater Hall Chamber for 16 years! 955 A Interstate Ridge Road, Gainesville GA 30501. 7700297-1600. wellbeinghygiene.com
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Ribbon Cuttings
Georgia Pain & Wellness Center
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Marketing Director Tamara Brinckman and Dr. Amit Patel cut ribbon for the Georgia Pain and Wellness Center in Braselton. The interventional pain management clinic utilizes the most current and advanced treatments for chronic pain, including non-surgical options and stem cell therapy. The Center's board certified and fellowship trained physicians interview and examine each patient to determine the best avenue of optimized individualized treatment. Their physicians believe that most chronic pain can be managed and in some cases, even overcome. The center takes all commercial insurance plans, including Medicare. 1255 Friendship Road, Suite 150, Braselton, GA 30517. 770-962-3642. georgiapainandwellnesscenter.com
Guilford Immediate Care
Guilford Immediate Care Owners Sinan Haddad MD and Ayham Haddad MD cut ribbon with Gina Savage, Corporate Manager, Amy Robertson, Director of Occupational Medicine/Marketing Coordinator, and Michele Segraves, Public Relations/Community Outreach. Guilford Immediate Care has proudly served the Hall County community for 10 years, with locations in Gainesville and a new office in Oakwood. The center provides non-emergency walk in services with extended hours. Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm, and Sundays 9:00am-5:00pm. They offer Occupational Medicine and Workers Compensation Services at both locations and accept most insurances, along with self-pay patients at a discounted rate. 4205 Mundy Mill Place, Oakwood, GA 30566. 770-532-0820. gic30.com
Sleep Number in Gainesville
Vickie Freeland, Mandy Skinner and Tina Sealey cut ribbon at Sleep Number in Gainesville. The best sleep of your life begins with Sleep Number adjustability that gives individualized comfort. The Sleep Number bed contours to your neck, shoulders, back and hips, cushioning your entire body for spinal alignment. Back pain? Snoring partner? Whatever your needs, Sleep Number has a solution for you! 1134 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-538-1482. sleepnumber.com
Crye-Lieke opens in Gainesville
Christy Crumbley cuts ribbon at Crye-Lieke Realty in Gainesville, a full service real estate company offering a one-stop shopping concept for all your real estate needs. Founded in 1977, Crye-Leike is the 6th largest real estate firm in the nation. The Gainesville office is the 11th to open in Georgia, with more scheduled in the near future. 965-B Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-535-8301. crye-leike.com
Twin Lakes Recovery Center
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Vince and Diane Bochese cut ribbon for 1 800 Water Damage of Gainesville, a water mitigation company that specializes in Water and flood damage, fire and smoke, sewage cleanup, mold remediation and carpet cleaning. The company is in operation 24/7, and they will arrive at the disaster location within 90 minutes. Free moisture readings are available as well as free cost estimates. 872 Main Street, Suite C3, Gainesville, GA 30501. 470-252-5021. 1800waterdamage.com
Jay Leach, Kate Butler, Paula Okoro, Reese Daniel, Sarah Golden and Amanda Kiner cut ribbon at Twin Lakes Recovery Center Intensive Outpatient Program in Gainesville. The facility opened in April 2016 and treats clients 18 and above for substance abuse and co-occurring behavioral health disorders. Twin Lake's goal is to help individuals learn the preliminary tools necessary to maintain a lifelong recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. The Intensive Outpatient Program includes sessions at night, allowing clients to continue to work or go to school, and combines group as well as individual therapy to provide a solid foundation for recovery. 204 West Academy Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-696-5602. twinlakesop.com
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