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A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

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Tuesday, August 12Business After Hours

Tuesday, August 19Small Business Seminar

Tuesday, August 26South Hall Business Coalition

Healthcare Reform Update – Tuesday, August 12 –

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Brenau Downtown Center Theatre

Former Georgia Mountains Center

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Richard D. SandersThe Sanders Law Firm

Adjunct Faculty MemberEmory University

Dr. Will ClowerFounder & CEO

Mediterranean Wellnessand Author

Rob FowlerExecutive Vice PresidentTurner, Wood & Smith

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Steve McNeillyDirector, Health Partners

Northeast GeorgiaHealth System, Inc.

Dr. David MillerAssociate Professor

Brenau University MBAHealthcare Management

Perry BarnettCertified Public Accoun-

tant and PartnerRushton & Company

Brett FowlerVice President

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What are 2014-2015 Business and Individual Requirements? What are Deadlines?

Determining Minimum Value & Affordability • Employer Responsibility PenaltiesTop 5 Employer Compliance Issues • Population Health Management • Play or Pay Rules

Patient Centered Medical Home Model • IRS Requirements • Employer Wellness Strategies

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The Greater Hall Chamber has long supported healthcare initiatives that address the costs of our current healthcare system, improve the quality of healthcare and provide meaningful coverage to the uninsured. Community wellness and healthcare is a top initiative of the Greater Hall Chamber as we strive for access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for all residents. With an ongoing focus on interactive community health and wellness, the Cham-ber's Healthcare Committee is continuously providing programs and events for residents including seminars on Healthcare Reform and opportunities for residents to manage their health.

The next open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act Health Insur-ance Marketplace starts in November 2014. It is time to make important decisions regarding employee benefits packages. Learn what the experts are saying about the future of healthcare at the Healthcare Reform Update on August 12 where speakers will provide the latest regulations and navigate through the legislation to help you develop an action plan individually and for your company.

From large corporations and industries to small business owners and individ-uals – we all need to understand what is going on with Healthcare Reform. The panel of experts on August 12 will discuss where we are with healthcare reform and what we can expect moving forward. The agenda also includes a focus on employee wellness with tips for implementing programs at your business as well as individual health and diet plans. Dr. Will Clower will be on hand to discuss his Mediterranean Diet (see article on page 4) and will distribute a copy of his book, The French Don't Diet Plan to each person attending the Healthcare Reform Update.

Make plans to join us for the Healthcare Reform Seminar on August 12 at the Brenau Downtown Center Theatre (former Georgia Mountains Center) from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Reserva-tions: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com. See page 14 for information on the HealthSmart Breakfast and Expo on October 8 at the Gainesville Civic Center and how you can enter your company in the Most Fit Company contest. Let's work together to make our businesses, families and community HealthSmart!

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VOLUME 20 ISSUE 2McKemie West, Editor • Email: kwest@ghcc.com

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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.

TreasurerDavid Abee, Regions Bank

Vice Chair, Economic DevelopmentBrian RochesterRochester & Associates

Vice Chair, Education Andi FarmerMilton Martin Honda

Vice Chair, GovernmentWilliam BagwellHomestead Investments

Vice Chair, Marketing and CommunicationsKatie DubnikForum Communications

Vice Chair, Membership DevelopmentTony ParamoreGainesville Design Center

Vice Chair, South Hall CouncilAndy KalinauskasConditioned Air Systems

Vice Chair, Community DevelopmentDeborah Mack, Volunteer

Chair, VISION 2030Davis WhiteLinkPoint AdvantageMeg Nivens, Executive Director

Co-Chairs, HALLmarkPaul Chambers, AT&TJimbo FloydTurner Wood & Smith InsuranceRandall FrostStewart, Melvin & Frost

Senior AdvisorR.K. WhiteheadWhitehead Die Casting

Immediate Past ChairmanDixie TrueloveTruelove Dairy President & CEOKit DunlapGreater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors 2014-2015

Associate Directors 2014-2015

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ExecutiveKit Dunlap, President/CEOJoy Sims, Executive Assistant

Economic DevelopmentTim Evans, Vice PresidentShelley Davis, Vice President Existing IndustryAmanda Lewis, Project ManagerJoshua Stephens, Project Manager

Finance & OperationsDavid Umberson, Vice President Finance & HR

Membership DevelopmentMegan Martin, Vice PresidentKara Tate, Membership Coordinator

EducationDana Miller, Vice President

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 Wellness and Healthcare

David LeeJackson EMCChairman, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Silver Shovel Award Recipients

2013-2014 Silver Shovel Award Recipients were recognized at the Chamber Board of Directors Meeting on June 26. The awards are presented annually to outstanding Chamber volunteers for dedication and service. (L-R): Jody Lail, Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia; Carl Romberg, Direct South; Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint; Steve Naughton, Enterprising Solutions; Malissa Lawrence, Lanier Technical College; Lane Jones, Highland Mountain Beverage; Bill Sanders, Jackson EMC; Brent Hoffman, Berkshire Hathaway; Todd Young, Publix; Kip Padgett, City of Gainesville; Randall Frost, Stewart Melvin & Frost; Randy Knighton, Hall County. Not Pictured: Dale Jaeger, The Jaeger Company; Bill Lightfoot, Brenau University.

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by Dr. Will Clower, author and founder of Mediterranean Wellness

Principles apply across condition. One principle for any business is that it is easier to adapt an existing successful business model than to reinvent the wheel and hope it turns out as well as the thing that already works. For our weight and health, the same principle holds true. There are entire cultures who (unlike us) have low weight, healthy hearts, and longer lives. In other words, a successful dietary model exists already, with millions of people living their healthy lifestyle every day. If we do what they do, we would get their results. However, instead of adapting and adopting their success like any good corporate strategy would advise, we have chosen to reinvent the wheel for over 40 years now with diets including the low carb, low fat, food combining, cave man, blood type, cabbage soup, and on and on. The list is embarrassingly long, and made doubly so by our persistent parade of failure to make a dent in the problem.

Overcoming the ProblemThe dietary habits of the Mediterranean region are of the healthiest on Earth. The people are healthier and thinner, with fewer cases of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. They didn’t get this way by following the diet d’jour but by living the lifestyle they’ve enjoyed for centuries. Like any corporation, however, translating another’s success to your own wildly variable circumstance is tricky. And the same thing holds true for the Mediterranean diet: we don’t live there. Our employees don’t have 2½ hours to eat their lunch, fresh markets on every corner, five weeks of mandatory vacation and a more stress-free culture. Yes, they are living a healthy lifestyle – but how do we make that work for us? 1) adopt the principles that make it successful, and 2) adapt those for our employees.

Principles for Improving a Culture of HealthPrinciple #1: “Eat Food.” This principle of the Mediterranean lifestyle avoids dietary minutia and keeps participants from wringing their hands over how many carbs are in their baguettes, how many points are in their potatoes, or how many calories they churn when they take a walk. Micromanaging molecules – whether calories or carbs, points, or proteins – is the very definition of a diet and is not practiced by any healthy culture at all.

Principle #2: If it ain’t food, don’t eat it. Communicating this principle in the break room, lunch room, and on vending machines encourages them to eat real food, not synthetics (that’s sugar, not non-nutritive artificial sweeteners; olive oil, not hydrogenated oil; bread, not “wonder” bread; and vegetables, not supplements). Even in America, we can adopt the Mediterranean habit of choosing items that are real food, made with real ingredients. – Continued on page 10.

Mediterranean Wellness:Creating a Corporate Culture of Health The Greater Hall Chamber's 2014 WAGE & BENEFIT REPORT is now available.

Prepared by the Economic Development Division, the publication is used as a tool to ensure employers remain competitive in local compensation and benefits practices. There were 53 Greater Hall area employers participating in the 40-page report of wages in the areas of Office, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Lab, Material, Engineer, Maintenance and Production. The report also includes 11 pages of benefits and pay practices including insurance, retirement and work-life balance. Of the participating companies, 93% indicated plans to give their employees an annual cost-of-living increase; the amount of increase varied by company between 1% to 5% with an average at 2.59%. The 2014 Wage & Benefit Report is available at the Greater Hall Chamber, 230 E.E. Butler Parkway in Downtown Gainesville. $30 for Chamber members; $50, Non-Members (+shipping and handling). For more information, contact Shelley Davis, Vice President Existing Industry, 770-532-6206 x 108. Email: sdavis@ghcc.com

New Wage & Benefit Report

Chairman WooSuk Yoon of Jinsung T.E.C, Inc. cuts a ribbon at Korean-based Jinsung TEC. Locating in Oakwood Industrial Park South this spring, the company has hired 15 employees and expects to employ 30 over the next three years and will invest $10 million in building and equipment. A leading producer of heavy construction equipment, the new location will supply idlers to the Caterpillar facility near Athens. Production at the facility will focus on the under carriage parts of the equipment – primarily rollers, idlers and sprockets. Jinsung TEC, Oakwood South Industrial Park, 5385 Rafe Banks Drive, Flowery Branch GA 30542. jinsungtec.com/eng/

Jinsung TEC Grand Opening

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Northeast Georgia Health System 5,200Hall County School System 3,300Fieldale Farms Corporation (2) 2,400Pilgrims 1,450Hall County Government 1,250Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc. 1,250Kubota Manufacturing of America 1,250Victory Processing LLC (2) 1,000Gainesville City School System 870Gainesville City Government 770

Pro View Foods LLC 750Wrigley Manufacturing Company 750Wal-Mart Super Centers (2) 690The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. 620KIK Gainesville 580Koch Food, Inc. 540ZF Gainesville LLC (3) 520Mansfield Oil 500Perdue Farms (2) 500Lake Lanier Islands Resort 500

Gainesville-Hall County Top 20 Employers

Listed by number of employees in 2014. Compiled by Chamber Economic Development Division.

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AUGUST 2014Wednesday, August 6Healthcare Committee 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber

Thursday, August 72014-2015 Chamber Board Orientation8:30 a.m. – Chamber

Friday, August 8Economic Development Council7:30 a.m. – Chamber

Tuesday, August 12Healthcare Reform Community Update 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Brenau Downtown Center Theatre Tuesday, August 12Business After HoursDowntown Flowery Branch5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. – Main Street

Wednesday, August 13Network Over Coffee8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Cravings Bakery3616 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch

Wednesday, August 13Human Resources Council11:45 a.m. – Luna's Restaurant in Downtown Gainesville

Thursday, August 14Leadership Hall CountyLake Lanier Program8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Clarks Bridge Park in Gainesville

Tuesday, August 19Small Business Seminar“The Emerging Workforce" Presented by Lynn Billing, Spherion Staffing Services7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber

Tuesday, August 19VISION 2030 Board of Directors11:30 a.m. – Chamber

Tuesday, August 19Youth Leadership Hall Kickoff5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Gainesville Civic Center

Wednesday, August 20Issues Committee8:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, August 20Lunch 'n Learn 11:45 a.m. – Recess Southern Gastro Pub

Thursday, August 21Chamber Executive Committee11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Chamber

Tuesday, August 26South Hall Business Coalition"Hall County Schools Update" by Will Schofield, Superintendent8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Lanier Charter Career Academy

Wednesday, August 27Network Over Coffee8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Chick-fil-A of Gainesville

Wednesday, August 27Marketing Committee12:00 p.m. – Chamber

Thursday, August 28Chamber Board of Directors12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Gainesville Civic Center

SEPTEMBER 2014

Tuesday, September 9Small Business Seminar"Video Production for Small Business"by Bill Lampton & 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 Coalition8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Road Atlanta

Thursday, September 18Business After Hours Sponsored by Brenau University at the Downtown Center – 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 23South Hall Marketing WorkshopPresented by Forum Communications11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Mulberry Creek Community 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

OCTOBER 2014

Wednesday, October 8HealthSmart Breakfast & Expo7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – ExpoGainesville Civic Center

Details on these and other Chamber events online: GreaterHallChamber.com

One way to measure a successful business is by longevity. Saul’s womens clothing store has been on the Square in Downtown Gainesville for 75 years. The family owned and operated business was founded in 1939 by Bill and Gussie Schrage and is now run by son Lorry Schrage and his wife, Sherrie. Fashion changes with the times, but tasteful, quality merchandise is timeless. Listening to their customers, and selling the best products they can, being honest, sincere and professional have all played a part in Saul’s success. Lorry says “It is important to have customers look smart in their clothes, to feel comfortable and to be confident, and Saul’s sales associates are trained to help each customer achieve those goals.” Lorry is quick to share this observation, “new people are the life blood of our community and of Saul’s. We enjoy our loyal customers as well as our new customers." Saul's, 100 Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-532-4301.

Small Business of the MonthSaul's Celebrates 75 Years

(L-R): Gola Godfrey, a 14-year employee and Carolyn McNeal, a 26-year employee with owner Lorry Schrage and a sign depicting the history of the store. Saul's is celebrating their 75th Anniversary this summer.

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Healthcare Reform SeminarTuesday, August 12

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.Brenau Downtown

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The next open enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace for the Affordable Healthcare Act begins Novem-ber 2014. It is time to make important decisions! Learn what the experts are saying about the future of healthcare at the Healthcare Reform Update on August 12 where speakers will provide the latest regulations and navigate through the leg-islation to help you develop an action plan for yourself, your family, your company. $15 Chamber Members; $20 Non-Mem-bers. Open to the Public. Registration Required. Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com

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Healthcare Reform – What You Need to KnowBrett Fowler, Vice President & Partner, Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance PPACA: Impact of Providing Health Insurance to EmployeesRich Sanders, Attorney, Sanders Law Firm & and Adjunct Faculty Member, Emory University

Employer Wellness StrategiesWill Clower, Ph.D., Founder & CEO, Mediterranean Wellness Employer Compliance Requirements Top 5 Compliance IssuesRob Fowler, Executive Vice President & Partner, Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance

Population Health ManagementSteve McNeilly, Director, Health Partners, NEGA Health System; Philip Marler, MD, The Longstreet Clinic , PC; Antonio Rios, MD, Northeast Georgia Health System IRS RequirementsPerry Barnett CPA, Partner, Rushton & Company

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HealthSmart: Most Fit Company AwardsThe Greater Hall Chamber is conducting its annual survey to seek the “Most Fit Companies” in Gainesville-Hall County. Judging criteria for the contest includes wellness, nutrition and fitness opportunities provided for employees. The award is presented in three categories: Large (251+ employees), Medium (51-250) and Small (50 or less) companies. Awards will be presented at the Annual HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast on October 8 at 7:30 a.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center. 2013 Winners included HTI Employment Solutions (Small); ProCare Rx (Medium); Hall County Government (Large). Company representatives may complete the 2014 Most Fit Company Survey online

at greaterhallchamber.com Deadline to submit the survey is September 26. Copies of the survey are available at Chamber office at 230 E.E. Butler Parkway in Gainesville. Details: Amanda Lewis at 770-532-6206. Email: alewis@ghcc.com

The 8th Annual HealthSmart Interactive Wellness Expo is October 8, 7:30 am-1:30 pm at the Gainesville Civic Center. A VISION 2030 Initiative, this annual interactive wellness event is open to the public and provides individuals and businesses the opportunity to obtain free health screenings, including glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI, carotid artery, eyes, asthma and hearing. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this free Expo that will feature over 60 wellness vendors. Sponsor and exhibit information: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com

ProCare Rx received the 2013 Most Fit Company Award (51-250 Employees). (L-R): ProCare Rx's LaMar Williams; Chamber Healthcare Committee Chair Chad Bolton, Northeast Georgia Health System; ProCare's Karen Shockley, Stan Burgess, Barbara Rambo; Meg Nivens, VISION 2030. Complete the 2014 Most Fit Company Survey online at greaterhallchamber.com

Mediterranean WellnessContinued from page 4

Principle #3: Learn to (actually) love food again. We have be coached by our culture to think that if you love your food, you eat it big and you eat it fast. But no healthy culture thinks this way. For them, the love of food is less about quantity and more about quality of the food.

Finally, a key principle to the Mediterranean lifestyle is to return to the family table. Americans used to practice this just as regularly as other cultures do now, but we have somehow forgotten it. And this is too bad, because the research is clear. When people eat at a table with people they enjoy, food quality increases as high-volume consumption decreases in the process, so you control calories and so control weight. That’s a win, win, win.

Come hear Dr. Will Clower at the Healthcare Reform Update on Tuesday, August 12 at the Brenau Downtown Center Theatre (former Georgia Mountains Center) from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Reservations required. A copy of Dr. Clower's book, The French Don't Diet Plan, will be given to each attendee! $15 Chamber Members; $20 Non-Members. Includes light breakfast. Reservations: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis @ghcc.com

Will Clower, Ph.D., has worked with companies worldwide to improve employee health by incorporating the Mediterranean lifestyle. Dr. Clower is an award winning author who applies his neuroscience doctorate to explain how the Mediterranean culture can enjoy their rich healthy foods and remain thin, with healthy hearts and longer lives. Dr. Clower traveled to France to research the brain and wrote the highly-praised cultural comparison, The Fat Fallacy and The French Don't Diet Plan. His breakthrough work has been featured on Dr. Oz where he is a frequent guest, The View, Fox News, MSNBC, CBS, ABCNews, USA Today, New York Times and Readers Digest.

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• Eric Tucker, Chief Operating Officer of Gold Creek Foods announces the company's acquisition of a 124,000-square -foot distribution and production facility in Gainesville. The company acquired the 24-acre site at 2255 White Sulphur Road that formerly housed Schreiber Foods. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dawsonville, GA, Gold Creek Foods also has production facilities in the Candler community and on Memorial Park Road in Hall County. goldcreekfoods.com• The Chamber and UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Maximum Marketing Series, is Tuesdays, September 30-October 28, 11 am-1 pm at the SBDC at the Featherbone Center, 999 Chestnut Street in Gainesville. Space limited. $89 Chamber Members; $99 Non-members. Materials and lunch provided. Sponsored by Charter Business, Jackson EMC, Morton, Vardeman & Carlson, Small Business Access Partners and South State Bank. Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com• The Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth presented Pro View Foods a “Georgia Fast Forty” award, recog-nizing Georgia companies with significant growth in revenue and employment. Founded in 2007 by B. Jan Cooley, Pro View is a poultry supplier to schools and institutions with commodity exports worldwide. With three production plants in Gainesville and Braselton, Pro View em-ploys 750 and ranked 3rd in the upper-mid-dle market competition (revenues over $60 million) advancing from its 10th position in 2013. proviewfoods.com• The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) installed, Nath Morris, current chair of the Hall County Board of Educa-tion, as President of the GSBA Board of Directors. First elected to Hall County Board of Education in 2000, Nath Morris has served 14 consecutive years. hallco.org• The University of North Georgia's BB&T Center for Ethical Business Leadership and the Mike Cottrell College of Business present a Ethical Leader-ship in Business Symposium on Friday, September 19, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm, at the Lanier Tech Forsyth Conference Center in Cumming. Featuring four of the nation's leading business ethics experts: Joel Man-by, President & CEO of Herschend Family En-tertainment, Undercover Boss participant; Dr. Bruce Weinstein, The Ethics Guy featured on Fox News and CNN; Dr. Mary C. Gentile, academic scholar, author and director; Chuck Gallagher, COO, American Funeral Financial. Open to the public. $99 ($50 Chamber members). Includes lunch. Details and registration: bbtcebl.ung.edu• Jim Walters of Walters Management was elected chairman of the Georgia Ports Authority’s Board. "The role of our

deepwater ports – supporting trade while helping to lure new investment – will only be strengthened as the Savannah Harbor is expanded to better accommodate today’s larger vessels,” Walters said. Walters also serves as chairman of the board of Chatta-hoochee Bank of Georgia. gaports.com• Virgil R. Williams Family, celebrat-ing their 10th year at the helm of Lake Lanier Islands Resort, announces that it received a 2014 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence to qualifying businesses worldwide, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAd-visor – the world’s largest travel website. lakelanierislands.com• Morton Vardeman & Carlson, a Gaines-ville-based marketing firm, announces the opening of its satellite office in Birming-ham, Alabama, allowing the firm to expand its regional footprint and better serve clients across the Southeast. Senior account executive and public relations strategist Tiffany Townsend Fessler will head up the satellite office. Founded in 1973, the firm is Northeast Georgia’s oldest and largest marketing, advertising and pub-lic relations agency serving national and international clients. vardeman.com• "First Friday" on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square is a fun-filled way to kick-off your weekend featuring musical talent from 6:00-10 pm. September 5 – Burbon Borderline (Country); October 3 – Fly Betty Band (Pop/Hits). Dine at one of the 10 restaurants around the Square. Also on First Friday, patrons can walk around with their beverage in the designated downtown area. Just ask for a wristband from the participating downtown restaurants. gainesville.org• The Longstreet Clinic (TLC) announces that two well established primary care physicians have joined the practice: W. Rhett Weaver, MD of Mountain Internal Medicine (Demorest) and Michael Mul-berry, MD of Valley View Medical Center (Dahlonega). Since 1995, TLC has grown to over 150 providers in 16 specialties at locations in nine Northeast Georgia cities. TLC is the third largest independent prac-tice in Metro Atlanta. longstreetclinic.com• Beth Baldwin attended the Edward Jones Financial Advisor Leaders Confer-ence winning the Gainesville firm's Jack Phelan Award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships. Headquar-tered in St. Louis, Edward Jones ranked No. 4 overall in FORTUNE magazine's "2014 100 Best Companies to Work For" ranking. edwardjones.com• Business After Hours is TUESDAY, August 12, 5-7pm in Downtown Flowery Branch with no admission fee. Meet us on Main Street for open houses and the

Flowery Branch History Trivia Game with these businesses: Brand Bank, Calliope Sweets, Clever Purpose Solutions, Consign & Design Interiors, Echo Wellness Center, Flowery Branch Farmers Market, Growl-ers on Main, Home Care Matters, Lake View Arts Center, Liberty Candy Compa-ny, Nichols Body Shop, Sample Pleasures, Sport Shooting Firearms & Supplies. De-tails: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206x115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com • Chamber Board of Directors meetings are open to Chamber members. The next Board Meeting meeting is Thursday, August 28 at 12 noon at the Gainesville Civic Center. Reservations required. Space limited. $12 – Includes lunch. Res-ervations: Joy Sims, 770-532-6206 x 106. Email: jsims@ghcc.com• A Helping Hand Home Care is an independent, locally owned and operated non-medical home care company located in Gainesville. The company welcomes Ann Cousins-Nalley as Community Rela-tions Director and Beth Evans, RN to the staff. ahelpinghandga.com

• Hall County Commissioner Scott Gibbs was appointed to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Board by Governor Nathan Deal. DCA promotes and implements community and economic development, local government assistance and safe and affordable housing. • Nominations are being accepted for the Master Craftsmen, Builders of America awards, to be presented on October 16 at Lanier Technical College’s Business Incubator Rotunda at the Featherbone Communiversity in Gainesville. The awards honor individuals in over a dozen categories who are Masters of their Craft, and who have made a lasting impact on Northeast Georgia with their work. The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 22. For a nomination form or more information, contact Tim McDonald at Lanier Technical College, 770-531-6338. Email: mastercraftsmen@laniertech.edu

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Welcome New Members!Dickey’s Barbeque PitShannon Skains4009 Winder Hwy, Suite 160Flowery Branch, GA 30542(678) 865-4928- Restaurant & Cateringdickeys.com

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HealthWell Solutions, LLC Chastity Nix 210 Washington Street Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 540-7516 - Healthcare healthwellsolutions.net

Pay it Forward Scholarships Laura Haynes 615 Oak StreetSuite FGainesville, GA 30501 (770) 534-3611 - Non-Profit payitforwardscholarships.com

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint Briann Welborn 658 Dawsonville HighwaySuite BGainesville, GA 30501(678) 780-3855 -Restaurant & Catering unclemaddios.com

Interested in a Ribbon Cutting? Chamber members are encou-raged to take advantage of this membership benefit. Contact Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 116. Email: ktate@ghcc.com

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Thank You Chamber SponsorsBrenau University

City of Flowery BranchGeorgia Chamber of Commerce

Highland Mountain BeverageJacobs Media Corporation

Milton Martin Honda

Northeast Georgia Health SystemRed Clay InteractiveRushton & CompanySigns By Tomorrow

Turner, Wood & Smith InsuranceWSI Digital Marketing

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Need help understanding or signing-up for medical

insurance under the Affordable Care Act?

We can help both individuals and small businesses!

Charles E. White, CLU, CPA (non-practicing)Phone: 770-380-9727

Email: charles@ltciga.com

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(L-R): Tyler Smith, Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles; Jody Lail, Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia; Randall Frost, Stewart, Melvin, & Frost; David Umberson, Greater Hall Chamber; Bill Deringer, VP Sales & Business Development, Kipper Tool, at the Business After Hours sponsored by Kipper Tool in June. Some 200 Chamber members attended the networking event. Don't miss Business After Hours in Downtown Flowery Branch (Main Street) on Tuesday, August 12 from 5:00-7:00 pm. City of Flowery Branch Council Members and Administrators will be on hand to lead a Flowery Branch History Trivia Game through the shops. Play the history game and win a chance for a great prize. No admission fee. Open Houses! Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. mmartin@ghcc.com. greaterhallchamber.com

Business After Hours at Kipper Tool

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Small Business Success SeminarLynn Billing of Spherion Staffing Services presents The Emerging Workforce on August 19 at 7:45 am at the Chamber. What will the workplace look like in the next few years, or even decades? How might workers’ perceptions and expectations about the workplace evolve in the future? This seminar will address technology and methods that affect interpersonal relationships and the social aspect of the workplace, along with ways business leaders will recruit, attract and retain five generations in the workplace and what’s driving worker job satisfaction. Sponsored by Highland Mountain Beverage, Jacobs Media, Signs By Tomorrow and WSI Digital Marketing. No charge for Chamber members, $15 non-members. Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111.

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984 Thompson Bridge RdGainesville, GA 30501

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ADDING YEARS TO LIFE & LIFE TO YEARSVeterinarians Serving

Northeast Georgia Since 1967

Dr. John Sundstrom • Dr. Denise Funk • Dr. Chris PotterDr. John Sundstrom • Dr. Denise Funk • Dr. Chris Potter

Now proudly offering:• Certified DOT Medical Examiners - certified substance abuse collectors - bilingual staff

• Services: Drug and alcohol testing, employment physicals, work injury treatment, immunizations

• Dedicated Occupational Health Department with over 20 years experience in occupational health.

AnnouncingOCCUPATIONAL

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528 Broad Street - S.E. Suite BFor Appointments: Call 770-287-0290

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643 E. E. Butler Parkway • 770-536-0607 • chattahoocheebank.com

Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia is excited to announce that Chris Hall, a long-time commercial

banker in Northeast Georgia, has joined our team to expand our ability to help area business owners.

CBG is here to partner with you to transform your goals into reality. Offering a variety of commercial loans including equipment and facility purchases, our team will work closely with you to understand the specific needs of your business and structure a

loan with terms that will meet your needs.

Contact Chris today at 678-997-2280 or chris.hall@chattahoocheebank.com

Chris HallSenior Vice President

Rated 5-Stars byBauer Financial

Welcome Chris Hall

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Owner Jeff Butler and Jenny Butler, Director of Marketing, cut the ribbon at Engineering For Kids® at the Featherbone Center in Gainesville. Engineering for Kids brings the wonder and excitement of STEM education (science, technology, engineering, math) to children ages 4-14 in a fun and challenging way through classes, camps, clubs and parties. The program inspires children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching hands-on engineering concepts. As engineering remains one of the fastest growing industries in the world, the group partnered with schools and community centers in Hall, Gwinnett and Forsyth counties along with the Boys and Girls Club of Hall County and Promising Futures in Gainesville. 999 Chestnut Street, SE. Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-250-9994. engineering4kids.net

Engineering for Kids

Medical Oncology Services(L-R): Drs. Charles Nash, Timothy Carey, Christina Saurel and Executive Director Todd Sigmon cut ribbon at Oncology Services at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center offers comprehensive medical oncology and hematology services in Braselton, Suite 150 of Medical Plaza 1. Dr. Timothy Carey, Longstreet Cancer Center, and Dr. Christina Saurel, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic, provide comprehensive care to patients with cancer or blood disorders. 5875 Thompson Mill Road, Suite 150, Hoschton, GA 30548. nghs.com/cancer-braselton

The Ambassdors Council recently held an End of the Year Celebration at Antebellum Restaurant (L-R, Front): Kara Tate, Chamber; Brad Lloyd, Atlanta Marketing Center; Tami Lee, Brenau University; Amanda Richardson, Rushton & Co.; Robin Nation, Gainesville Signs & Graphics; (2nd Row): Erin Langford, HTI Employment Solutions; Dr. Donna Danns, University of North Georgia; Debbie Morrin, Comcast Spotlight; Kelly Gillam, Lanier Tent Rental; Charles White; (Back): Jeff Allen, CT Solutions; Dr. George Danns, University of North Georgia; Mickey Bailey, HALLCO Community Credit Union; Kathline Collins, Collins Property Group/Keller Williams Realty Lanier Partners. Robin Nation, Gainesville Signs & Graphics, and Tami Lee, Brenau University, were elected 2014-2015 Ambassador Co-Chairs. Debbie Morrin, Comcast Spotlight, was voted ‘2013-2014 Ambassador of the Year’ by her peers.

Chamber Ambassadors Council

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Collision Specialists, Inc. President Jeff Kidd and Jodie Kidd, Director of Marketing, cut a ribbon to celebrate the opening of the company's new corporate office on Green Street in Gainesville. The company recently purchased the The Charter-Smith House, Circa 1906, a property on Historic Green Street. Founded in 2005, Collision Specialists operates an immediate response fleet to auto accidents. The company provides on-scene investigators and expert witnesses with the experience to inspect any form of motor vehicle collision along with high-tech, “on hand” tools to obtain precise accident reports. Collision Specialists has inspected over 10,000 accidents with years of testimony experience to include over 150 depositions and trials. Collision Specialists works for both plaintiff and defense law firms. Collision Specialists, Inc., 625 Green Street, NW, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-287-8734. collisionspecialistsinc.com

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Professional Touch Landscapes, Inc.Brad Sample, President; Zack Thompson, Vice President; Ryan Thompson, Sales and Service, cut the ribbon at Pro Touch Landscapes, a landscape contractor serving Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Pro Touch offers design, installation and maintenance for all your outdoor needs. The

company specializes in commercial properties, but does maintain and design several beautiful residential accounts. The company is fully insured, licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and is a member of MALTA, Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association and PLANET, The Professional Landscape Network. Pro Touch also has two degreed Horticulturists on staff. Professional Touch Landscapes, Inc., 1850 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-534-0041. protouchlandscapes.com

Dr3amy Nails strives to be the best and to do so uses high quality products and provides outstanding service at great prices. The salon offers a wide variety of nail care premium products and seeks to provide a high level customer satisfaction, which culminates with friendly highly-skilled staff and medical-grade sanitation practices. Visit the spa and get pampered the right way! Students bring in your Student ID for 10% off! Senior Citizen discounts! Military discounts! Dr3amy Nail Spa, 3206 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507. 678-707-7136. dreamynailspa.com

Dr3amy Nail Spa in Gainesville

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Member SPIC

www.edwardjones.com

Lots of times, changes in life also affect your investments. That’s why there’s never been a better time to schedule your free portfolio review. We’ll talk about the changes in your life and help you decide whether it makes sense to revise your investments because of them.

A portfolio review will help ensure your investments are keeping pace with your goals. Call your local financial advisor today.

Reneigh Satterfield, AAMS®

3630 Thompson Bridge Rd Ste 22Gainesville, GA 30506770-536-2031

Beth Baldwin

439 Green Street NorthwestGainesville, GA 30501770-534-1220

No Time Like the Present

to Keep Your Future on Track

Rick Kimpling, AAMS®

64 North Brooks Street Unit BCleveland, GA 30528706-865-0933

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Small Business Marketing Workshop Tuesday, February 14

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

Job Fair and Career ExpoWednesday, March 2810:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Georgia Mountains Center

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Tuesday, August 12Healthcare Reform Update for the Community8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Brenau Downtown Center Theatre (former Georgia Mountains Center) Tuesday, August 12Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Downtown Flowery BranchMeet us on Main Street!

Tuesday, August 19Small Business Seminar“The Emerging Workforce"Presented by Lynn Billing of Spherion Staffing Services7:45 - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, August 20Lunch 'n Learn 11:45 a.m. – Recess Southern Gastro Pub in Downtown Gainesville

Tuesday, August 26South Hall Business Coalition"Hall County Schools Update" Presented by Hall Co. Schools Superintendent Will Schofield8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Lanier Charter Career Academy

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