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A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Chairman's Columnpage 2

Most Fit Company Awardspage 4

Membership Networkingpage 5

Upcoming Eventspage 6

Member Announcementspage 10

Leadership Programspage 12

Welcome New Memberspage 13 & 15

Ribbon Cuttingspage 14

Save the Date

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Tuesday, November 11Small Business Seminar

Thursday, November 13Industry Appreciation Luncheon

Thursday, November 20Business After Hours

Free! Open to the Public! Bring the Family!

Main Street Gainesville's Jingle MingleThursday, November 20

5:00-8:00 p.m. on the Square in Downtown Gainesville Photos with Santa - Open Houses - Carriage Rides - Kiddie Train

Campaign nets 100 new members

Thursday, December 117:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Gainesville Civic Center

The Greater Hall Chamber's Annual Membership Campaign was a great success. Over 50 volunteers competed in the drive to bring in 100 new members! The top ranking team, ‘Team #1’ was lead by Erin Langford, HTI Employment Solutions, with teammates, Morgan House, Lake Lanier Olympic Venue; Terry Merck, American Yazaki Corp; Shelley Davis, Meg Nivens and Kemie West, Greater Hall Chamber. The campaign's top produc-er was Morgan House, Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. Morgan wins $1,000 for bringing in 12 new members! In second place was Steve Naughton with 11 new members!

Erin and ‘Team #1’ will be treated to an Atlanta Falcons Football game complete with sideline passes! Joining them will be top recruiter Kathy Fauscett, Keller Williams Lanier Partners/The Fauscett Team, and ‘Captain’s Award’ recipient, Michael Lancaster, Edward Jones Investments. Membership Campaign Team/Captain Rankings:

Team #1 - Erin Langford, HTI Employment SolutionsHall County All Stars - Steve Naughton South Side Shenanigans - Michael Lancaster, Edward Jones InvestmentsGurley Grrrrls - Anna O'Kelley, South State BankONE Nation, Josie Nation, Gainesville Signs & GraphicsHALL of Famers - Ashton Blackwood, Milton Martin Honda

Many new members gathered for their first of many networking events at Business After Hours sponsored by Conditioned Air Systems (see page 5). Thank you outstanding volunteers and WELCOME new members. See page 13 for a listing of new members.

Featuring Gainesville-Hall County Legislators

49th Georgia Senate District State Senator Butch Miller

50th Georgia Senate District State Senator John Wilkinson

27th Georgia House DistrictRepresentative Lee Hawkins

29th Georgia House DistrictRepresentative Carl Rogers

30th Georgia House DistrictRepresentative Emory Dunahoo, Jr.

103rd Georgia House DistrictRepresentative Timothy Barr

Sponsored by

$25 Chamber Members • $30 Non-MembersEggs & Issues Reservations: Josh Stephens, 770-532-6206.jstephens@ghcc.com • Online: greaterhallchamber.com

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Chamber Membership Campaign Top Recruiters (L-R): Micha-el Lancaster, Edward Jones In-vestments, (Cap-tain’s Award); Charles White (Top Recru-iter); Kathy Fauscett, Keller Williams Lanier Partners/The Fauscett Team

(Top Recruiter); Steve Naughton (Team Captain); Terry Merck, American Ya-zaki Corp (Top Recruiter); Erin Langford, HTI Employment Solutions (Captain of Winning Team). Morgan House (inset), Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, was overall top recruiter bringing in 12 new members and winning $1,000 cash!

In the last month, a high-energy group of volunteers worked to make the Greater Hall Chamber an even more dynamic force in the community by inviting fellow business owners and associates to join. Our volunteer sales force included plant managers, small business owners, realtors and a professional kayaker! I applaud the time and support the dozens of volunteers gave making this year's campaign a success with over 100 new members. Volunteers are the backbone of the Chamber, and working under the direction of our professional staff, make the Greater Hall Chamber one of the best in the state.

I think Steve Naughton, an outstanding Chamber volunteer, Board member, and 2nd place winner in the recent membership drive competi-tion said it best, "It is a pleasure to assist new members join an organi-zation where they are able to meet new people, learn from excellent pro-grams and become a more involved member of our community. None of this would be possible if it were not for the Chamber staff and their tireless efforts! Our community is a better place to live and members achieve more of their goals because of our Chamber!"

I now challenge all new members (and existing members) to get involved and make the most of your membership. Getting involved with the programs you care about connects you to the information and people that will enhance the value of your membership. The Chamber offers members a range of opportunities to share your expertise and enthusiasm with the community.

Join a CommitteeEach year the Chamber establishes a variety of committees and task forces to accomplish its business plan. Chamber members have the opportunity to become more involved in meaningful ways. Volun-teer opportunities are categorized by Chamber department. Visit the Chamber's website (greaterhall-chamber.com) or call Megan Martin at 770-532-6206 x 115 for a full list of opportunities.

Start NetworkingThere’s no better organization than the Greater Hall Chamber to help get you plugged into the business community and expand your professional network. The Chamber is not only home to 2,400 members, it also has dozens of different programs and hosts several events monthly – all designed to help you achieve more. Get involved and build your business relationships as we work together to help our community prosper. Again, Welcome New Chamber Members (pages 13, 15). I hope to see you soon at one of the many upcoming events!

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VOLUME 20 ISSUE 4McKemie West, Editor • Email: kwest@ghcc.com

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Charlotte Atkins, The TimesKaren 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 BeverageJay 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, Community VolunteerJames 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, 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

Staff

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

Volunteers are the Chamber's Backbone

David LeeJackson EMCChairman, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Membership Top Recruiters

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Georgia Chair held a 100th anniversary celebration in October including the announcement of an international trade agreement with Merjas Business Holding in Saudi Arabia. Georgia Chair employs 48 and provides furniture for schools, libraries, businesses and homes. The company, founded in 1914, is one of the last remaining manufacturers of solid oak school furniture in the United States, and all products are currently made at the Industrial Boulevard facility in Gainesville. Only materials from the USA are used for furniture confirming that Georgia Chair was green long before green was popular! The new partnership with Merjas will create 100+ manufacturing jobs in Georgia and another 150+ jobs for women in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Saudi Women’s Empowerment Movement. “We are very proud of our long heritage,” said President Harry Bagwell, a third-generation leader of Georgia Chair. “At this milestone, we reaffirm the company’s founding values of making quality-made furniture and continue to build strong relationships within the Gainesville community and throughout the world." georgiachair.com

Alkermes received the Most Fit Company Award (51-250 employees) L-R): Carolyn Soukup, Human Resource Director; Dave Grainger, Associate Director of Environmental, Health, Safety & Security; Kevin Brady, General Manager, with Meg Nivens, VISION 2030, and Anthony Williamson, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton. Alkermes (formerly Elan Pharmaceuticals) is a leading biotechnology company with 170 employees. A certified Drug-Free Workplace, Alkermes rewards employees for improving or maintaining their good health. The Gainesville plant is a tobacco free with a new onsite fitness facility, basketball courts, and a new one mile walking trail through the woods to Lake Lanier. Alkermes participates in annual fitness events including "Healthy Trails," a walking program designed to help employees improve overall health by tracking progress on local trails, and the "Tri-Athlone," a triathlon competition held in Athlone, Ireland. alkermes.com

James O’Dell, Safety Manager (left) with Meg Nivens, VISION 2030; Kit Dunlap, Chamber. Kipper Tool Company was winner of the Most Fit Company Award for small company (less than 50 employees). Established in 1994, Kipper employs 42 people and designs and manufactures custom tool kits for business, industry and government agencies and is a certified Drug-Free Workplace. As part of its workplace wellness program, Kipper sponsors a company-wide Health Fair annually and has a Safety Training Walking Trail in their warehouse to encourage employee exercise and fitness. Company-sponsored teams walked the equivalent mileage of walking to Sochi (site of the Winter Olympics) with incentives for teams. The teams walked a total of 3,612 miles! All Kipper employees participated in Humana's "Vitality Wellness Program” and a company team participated in Challenged Child's 5K and co-sponsored a Blood Drive for companies and employers located on Murphy Boulevard. They participated in the March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon and the Gainesville-Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, supporting the Hall County Special Olympics. kippertool.com

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Georgia Chair 100th Anniversary

Most Fit Company Awards presented at HealthSmart Breakfast

The Chamber's 6th Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon is Thursday, November 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Chattahoochee Country Club with awards honoring area existing industry leaders. State Senator Butch Miller will be the keynote speaker. The Industry of the Year Awards program is presented by Lanier Technical College and sponsored by AT&T, Liberty Utilities and Rushton & Company. The awards honor area existing industries based on economic impact, workforce excellence and corporate responsibility. Chamber Existing Industry VP Shelley Davis said, "Honoring the best of the best in manufacturing, processing and distributing acknowledges the impact industry has in the area. Some 26% of Hall County’s workforce is represented in goods producing.” $35 Chamber Members; $50 guests. Reservations: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com

Industry of the Year Awards

Melinda Gailey (left), Human Resources Manager, accepts Most Fit Company Award for Sapa Extrusions (251+ employees). Sapa is the world leader in the aluminum extrusion industry with 25,000 employees in over 40 countries and headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Sapa in Gainesville has 330 employees and offers health and wellness programs such as subsidizing gym or fitness programs and a monthly safety competition, in

which departments compete for a monthly safety award. The department earning the most points at the end of the month is awarded a luncheon and a gift card for each employee. The company has a drug-free workplace policy and offers annual health screenings and flu shots for employees. Sapa Americas holds an annual "Health & Safety Day" where the entire company and all 25 Americas plants cease/modify production for a day, inviting various vendors (suppliers, local healthcare providers, community services) and local dignitaries to participate. At Sapa Gainesville, the 2014 Health & Safety Day included a "Biggest Loser" contest, where 20+ employees are competing in a weight loss competition. sapagroup.com

Three generations were represented at Georgia Chair's 100th Anniversary Celebration. Company President Harry Bagwell (center)with son James and father Jimmy Bagwell at the plant on Industrial Boulevard in Gainesville.

Photos by Michael Chung.

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(L-R): Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint; Christopher Hanks, UGA Terry College of Business (speaker); Marie Davis, Harvard Risk Management; Matt Dubnik, Forum Communications. Don't miss "How to Market Your Business at a Trade Show" presented by Jody Spain, Co-Owner & CEO of Cotton Eyed Joe’s, on

Tuesday, November 11 at 7:45 a.m. at the Lanier Tech Manufacturing Development Center, 999 Chestnut Street in Gainesville. No charge for Chamber members; $15 Non-members. Details: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com. (Below): Class members of the UGA Small Business Development Center and Chamber's Maximum Marketing Series. The 6-week program wrapped up in October and helped 29 participants develop a solid marketing strategy for their business. The series was sponsored by Charter Business, Jackson EMC, Morton, Vardeman & Carlson, Small Business Access Partners and South State Bank.

Small Business Success Seminar

Conditioned Air Systems sponsored the October Business After Hours. (L-R): Doug Magnus, Conditioned Air Systems; Ron Hahne, winner of the Cash Prize Drawing, and Brooke Kalinauskas, Conditioned Air Systems. Over 200 Chamber members attended. Don't miss the Holiday Business After Hours on November 20 in Downtown Gainesville.

New Chamber Members at Business After Hours enjoyed great networking and food catered by The Varsity. (L-R): Don Adams, Premier Branded Specialties, Inc.; Darryl Workman, Brand Bank; Marie Davis; Cesar Molina; ServiTechPRO.

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Small Business SeminarNOVEMBER 2014Wednesday, November 5Healthcare Committee8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber

Tuesday, November 11Small Business Seminar"Market Your Business at a Tradeshow" Presented by Jody Spain, Cotton Eyed Joe’s7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Lanier Tech MDC at Featherbone Communiverstiy

Tuesday, November 11Youth Leadership Hall8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 12Network Over Coffee8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. – Starbucks at Kroger Marketplace in Gainesville

Thursday, November 13Leadership Hall County8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Gainesville Civic Center

Thursday, November 13Chamber Executive Committee8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. – Chamber

Thursday, November 13Annual Industry Appreciation Lunch11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Chattahoochee Country Club

Friday, November 14Economic Development Council7:30 a.m. – Chamber

Monday, November 17Environ, Health & Safety Committee10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Packaging Specialties

Tuesday, November 18South Hall Business Coalition"Oakwood Family YMCA Update" Presented by David Houston, Director8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Oakwood YMCA

Tuesday, November 18VISION 2030 Board of Directors11:30 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, November 19Issues Committee8:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, November 19Lunch 'n Learn Speaker: John Hester, Three Dimensional Life11:45 a.m. – Recess Southern Gastro Pub in Downtown Gainesville

Thursday, November 20Chamber Board of Directors12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Gainesville Civic Center

Thursday, November 20Business After Hours and Downtown Jingle Mingle5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Downtown Gainesville Square

DECEMBER

Friday, December 5Business Before HoursNorth Georgia Community Foundation7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 11Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Gainesville Civic Center

Tuesday, December 16South Hall Business Coalition8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Spout Springs Library in Flowery Branch

Get details on these and other Chamber events online: greaterhallchamber.com

Tuesday, November 117:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Lanier Tech MDC - 999 Chestnut Street in GainesvilleNo Charge for Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members

Jody Spain, Co-Owner and CEO of Cotton Eyed Joe’s will present "How to Market Your Business at a Trade Show." Locally owned companies create an impact when they step out into the local area and region at tradeshows and networking events. Learn marketing tips on how to create an extravaganza for your company when attendees enter the room. Sponsored by Highland Mountain Beverage, Jacobs Media, Signs By Tomorrow and WSI Digital Marketing. Details: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: alewis@ghcc.com

Thursday, January 29, 2015: Marketing Workshop 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Brenau University, Jacobs Building

Thursday, February 5, 2015: Buy Local Safe & Green Expo 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. – Gainesville Civic Center

Thursday, March 12, 2015: Annual Transportation Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus

Thursday, March 26, 2015: 8th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & Wellness Walk Presented by AEON 6:00 p.m. – Riverside Military Academy

Upcoming Chamber Events

Business After HoursThursday, November 205:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by Main Street GainesvilleDowntown Gainesville's Jingle MingleNo Charge! Bring the Family!

Food & Drink • Open Houses • Holiday Shopping • MusicFree Carriage Rides • Kiddie Train • Photos with Santa

Check-in at Frames You-Nique, 104 Main Street on the Square. No Charge. Donations ac-cepted for charity. Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com

Tuesday, November 188:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Oakwood Family YMCA4101 Railroad Street • Oakwood, GA 30566$5 Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members • Light Breakfast

David Houston, Executive Director of the Oakwood Family YMCA, will give an update on programs for residents of Oakwood and surrounding communities. In partnership with the City of Oakwood, the YMCA is located in the Oakwood City Park and offers a well-ness center, group fitness classes, martial arts, youth sports, a community center and an outdoor pool with swim lesson and swim team programs. gamountainsymca.org/oakwoodSponsored by Milton Martin Honda and Red Clay Interactive.

South Hall Business Coalition

Thank You Event Sponsors AT&T • BB&T • Chattahoochee Country Club

Conditioned Air Systems • Gainesville Paint • Highland Mountain Beverage

Jacobs Media • Lanier Technical College • Liberty Utilities

Main Street Gainesville • Milton Martin Honda • Morton Vardeman & Carlson

Red Clay Interactive • Rushton & Company • Signs by Tomorrow

The Longstreet Clinic • WSI Digital Rainmakers

Find out how your business can sponsor a Chamber event!Contact Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115. Email: mmartin@ghcc.com

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“We help our clients protect their financial future through a fiduciary standard of

care that puts their interests first.”

Moore’s Wealth Management

Holds 4th Annual Senior Prom

Two Generations. One Unwavering Commitment.

Moore’s Wealth Management’s Annual Client Appreciation Event was held on October 4, 2014 at the beautiful Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville, Georgia. The theme for the Senior Prom event this year was “Music of the Night” from The Phantom of The Opera classic, which was attended by over 200 clients and their guests. Many of them danced to the tunes of the 1950’s-80’s, performed flawlessly by the band “Terry Lee and the GT’s”. In addition, during dinner, the attendees enjoyed Comedian Scott Frances who has performed for many Fortune 500 companies, had all enjoying his wonderful sense of humor from his fantastic show. A key traditional feature of the event was the crowning of the 2014 Moore’s Wealth Management King and Queen of Prom, awarded to the client who was responsible for the most referrals to the firm over the last 12 months. The main purpose of the event each year is to show the appreciation for the trust and confidence that the growing clientele continue to place in the firm and its advisors. Scott Moore, founder and senior advisor of Moore’s Wealth Management, has been in the financial services industry for over 23 years and has developed 100’s of clients throughout the Southeast. He has a low-risk, safe & conservative philosophy toward managing his client’s retirement assets while providing a reasonable annualized rate of return over 5-10-15 years with some of the finest Private Wealth Managers in the country. Because

of this philosophy, Moore’s Wealth Management has seen continued growth and success throughout 2014. Due to tremendous growth in the North Georgia area, Moore’s Wealth Management has recently doubled the size of their Gainesville office and has continued to increase staffing in that location as well. The family owned company is growing at a rate of 100-150 clients per year and is expected to exceed this growth in 2015. Scott was a mutual fund broker with one of the larger investment firms on Wall Street for almost 17 years before becoming an Independent Fiduciary Advisor about four years ago. Having been on both sides of the profession, he can quickly analyze a client’s retirement portfolio to determine if it was designed for their best interest or for the best interest of their financial professional. As a fiduciary, Scott is held to a much higher professional standard than a typical broker. He has been nationally recognized as an “Ed Slott Master Elite IRA Advisor” where there are fewer than 260 members across the nation. Scott was also recognized with the distinguished “Advisor of the Year” award for 2011, 2012 and 2013 from one of the top Independent Advisor organizations in the country. Scott and his team of Advisors are skilled financial professionals who utilize the latest investment, estate, and beneficiary planning techniques. These techniques help to design and implement personalized strategies that can reduce financial

risk, lower taxes, avoid probate, and protect assets from nursing home costs. Scott’s offices are located in Alpharetta and Gainesville, Georgia, where Scott and his three sons, Chris, Brian, Kyle and a 5th fiduciary, Mark Peterson, enjoy serving others in their growing financial business. Scott and his wife of 33 years, Carla, have five children ranging in age from 20 to 32 and four wonderful grandchildren. In his spare time, Scott enjoys spending time with his family as well as restoring classic cars.

For more information on the ongoing educational seminars and college retirement planning courses that the firm offers, and how Scott, or one of the other fiduciary advisors in the office may be able to serve you and your family, please call one of their offices at (770) 535-5000 or (678) 566-3590.

Investment advice is offered by Horter Investment Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Insurance and annuity products are sold separately through Moore’s Wealth Management. Securities transactions for Horter Investment Management clients are placed through Pershing Advisor Solutions, Trust Company of America, Jefferson National Monument Advisor, Fidelity, Security Benefit Life, FC Stone, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

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• Carole Hudgins announces The Little Ladybug's 20th Anniversary celebra-tion on November 4. Located at 1185 Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville, the locally owned shop offers a variety of gifts for all ages. 770-535-0617.• Northeast Georgia Medical Center Foundation's 23rd annual golf tourna-ment raised $250,008, setting a new re-cord. The beneficiary of the tournament is Center Point, and 100% of proceeds will support a new Center Point South on Atlanta Highway. With additional counseling space, a community room and training capacity, Center Point South will be able to reach more Hall County students and families in need of support services. centerpointga.org• Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment begins November 15. For questions about the Marketplace, Medicaid or PeachCare, call Medlink Georgia Outreach & Enrollment Di-rector Robin Trotter at 706-677-4568. Certified navigators will be at Medlink Gainesville (528 Broad Street, Suite B) at scheduled times throughout the open enrollment period. MedLink Geor-gia’s practitioners treat illness, provide preventive services, and coordinate with other local healthcare and social service providers (public and private) to serve the needs of each individual and address broad community issues. medlinkga.org• Ron Quinn, President & CEO, Peach State Bank & Trust in Gainesville, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA). Founded in 1969, CBA is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing profitability and growth of community banks in Georgia. peachstatebank.com• Quinlan Visual Arts Center's Fine Craft Market is Saturday, December 6 (12-4 pm) & Sunday, December 7 (1-7pm). Just in time for Christmas, the market will showcase fine craft artists. One of America's most celebrated artists emerging from the South, Steve Penley will be the featured Guest Artist at the 2015 Quinlan Fine Art Auction & Gala in March. quinlanartsceter.org• Jim Moore, chairman of The Medi-cal Center Foundation announced the successful completion of the most recent phase of the Healthy Journey campaign, surpassing the goal of $9 million by rais-ing over $15 million to benefit 30 health related initiatives ranging from heart to cancer to children. nghs.com• Ava White Academy announces the addition of Windy Bedford of Brenau University to the team. Windy is com-pleting her Master's in Counseling and

will provide counseling for the students. New partnerships include the North Georgia History Museum and Sun Martial Arts. Students are creating a new student-friendly guide for the His-tory Museum, located on 322 Academy Street in Gainesville, and Sun Martial Arts is teaching students martial arts. Accredited through the Georgia Accred-iting Commission, Ava White Acade-my is dedicated to the remediation of specific learning disabilities for children in grades 1-12. avawhiteacademy.com• J.R. Johnson of JOMCO, Inc., a Gainesville-based commercial construc-tion company, announces the recent groundbreaking on a new Dollar Gen-eral in Sumter, SC – the second project Dollar General has awarded to JOMCO in South Carolina. jomcoinc.com• Board member Davis White announc-es Amy Gates as new Executive Di-rector at Challenged Child & Friends. Amy comes from Connecticut where she was a speech-language pathologist, then as a district administrator in the public schools creating a preschool pro-gram for students with significant hear-ing impairments. Most recently Amy was Director of Education for Ädel-brook Behavioral and Developmental Services, a non-profit serving students with disabilities and was instrumental in growing Ädelbrook’s educational continuum. challengedchild.org• With over 140,000 people attending, the 17th Annual Petit Le Mans pow-ered by Mazda at Road Atlanta was a huge success with brothers Jordan and Ricky Taylor of Wayne Taylor Racing becoming the first Americans to win Pe-tit Le Mans overall alongside co-driver Max Angelelli. roadatlanta.com• The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. (TLC)an-nounces new pediatricians. Katie Her-zog, M.D., is accepting new patients at the Center for Pediatrics in Gainesville. Bristol Savage, M.D., joins the practice as a pediatric inpatient specialist provid-ing care to children who are admitted to the hospital. TLC Vascular & Vein Specialists practice in Gainesville is now an IAC-accredited Vein Center, the only accredited center in Georgia and one of only 14 in the nation. TLC has implemented new, extended hours for Comprehensive Care at the Gaines-ville campus: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-9:00 pm; Saturday: 10 am-9:00 pm; Sunday: 12-8 pm. longstreetclinic.com• Greater Hall Chamber Board of Di-rectors meetings are open to Chamber members. The next Board Meeting meeting is Thursday, November 20 at

12 noon at the Gainesville Civic Center. Reservations required. $12, Includes lunch. Reservations: Joy Sims, 770-532-6206x106. Email: jsims@ghcc.com• The Gainesville Area Employer Committee is hosting a management seminar on November 13, 7:30am-12pm at Lanier Charter Career Academy. $30 or $25 each for two or more from the same company. Includes continental breakfast. To register, contact Mark Winters at 770-718-2800 or email: mark.winters@gdol.ga.gov

• The University of North Georgia's Mike Cottrell College of Business speak-er series on November 12 will feature Josh Martin, director of social and digital media for Arby's at 12:00 pm in the Dining Hall Banquet Room on the Dahlonega Campus. Open to the pub-lic. No charge. Details: Nick Kastner, email: nick.kastner@ung.edu

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Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Owner Dale Ozaki (left) and Derek Weatherly, General Manager. Fish Tales originally opened in 2010 at Hideaway Bay Marina. Focusing on a fun, lakeside, family-friendly atmosphere, Fish Tales has grown into one of the most popular restaurants on Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch. Large crowds come by car, boat and even helicopter to

experience great food, a large sandbox for the kids, live entertainment and a full service bar. Owners Jessica and Dale Ozaki had a vision to create a vacation experience for everyone in their hometown area. In 2014, Fish Tales Watersports debuted with pontoon, PWC, canoe, kayak & SUP rentals at Aqualand Marina. The restaurant also expanded their catering and event planning services with their new division, Lake Lanier Catering. The young, motivated and energetic staff at Fish Tales continues to bring the "stay-cation" experience of Lake Lanier to all of the residents and guests of Hall County. Fish Tales Lakeside Grille, 6330 Mitchell Street, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 770-967-3775. fishtaleslakelanier.com

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GTO 2000 will celebrate its 40th Anniversary in 2015 and held a Corporate Retreat in October to celebrate the milestone and unveil the new anniversary logo. As part of the special event, GTO 2000 donated bikes to the Edmondson-Telford Center for Children through a team building exercise facilitated by "Bikes for Kids." Founded in 1975 by Tom Cornett, now CEO, GTO 2000 is a national provider of logistics management and freight brokerage services throughout the continental United States and Canada. With Gregg Gordon, President, Tommy Cornett, CFO, a team of 50+ employees and 20 Agent-Partner Divisions, GTO 2000 provides a network of highly experienced and knowledgeable transportation professionals across the country. GTO2000.com

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HealthSmart 2014 (L-R): Chamber Healthcare Committee Chair Jullie King, The Longstreet Clinic; Steve Urbanski, Pharmacy Benefit Consultant, Cigna; Lauren Darr, Senior Client Manager, Cigna; Alannah Mack, Client Engagement Manager, Cigna; Anthony Williamson, President, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton; Kit Dunlap, President & CEO, Greater Hall Chamber. Cigna was the presenting sponsor of HealthSmart 2014.

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Over 275 people from the community participated in the free Health Screenings provided by The Longstreet Clinic, Good News Clinics and Lanier Technical College. The HealthSmart Expo also featured over 50 wellness exhibitors.

(L-R): John Var-deman and Tina Carlson, Morton Vardeman & Carlson; Rodney Miller and Tina Beggs, owners, Buford Corn Maze; Bill Mays, owner, Papa Jack’s Country Kitchen. Buford Corn Maze hosted the October meeting with a presentation on Georgia's AgriTour-ism industry with breakfast sponsored by Morton, Vardeman & Carlson. Located on Friendship Road in South Hall County, the Buford Corn Maze is a seasonal family attraction with a five-acre corn maze, hayrides, Haunted Forest, along with a corn box play area, face painting, pony rides, bounce house and farm animals. Entering its sixth season, the Buford Corn Maze has attracted approximately 20,000 visitors each year. bufordcornmaze.com. The Coalition will meet Tuesday, November 18 at the Oakwood Family YMCA. $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members. South Hall Coalition Meetings are sponsored by Milton Martin Honda and Red Clay Interactive. Details: Megan Martin, 770-532-6206 x 115.

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(Front-back): Lexi Joya, Riverside Military Academy, and My-Ngoc Pham, West Hall High; Charlie Adams, Lakeview Academy, and Kaitlin Houston, Johnson High; Harrison Potts and Alexis Flanagan, North Hall High. The Youth Leadership program began at Chattahoochee Country Club where the class took part in the several presentations including Effective Communications and letter writing skills led by Juli Clay, Brenau University; Table Manners and Etiquette facilitated by Connie Davis, Tastefully Growing Up, and Ballroom Dancing lessons by Carla

Walker, Whelchel Dunlap Jarrard & Walker. The afternoon session at Gainesville Civic Center included presentations from Mike Burgamy, Georgia Department of DNR, Wildlife Resources; Patrick O’Rouke, Georgia Department of DNR, Fisheries Division, and Robert Talley, Investigator, Hall County Sheriffs Dive Team.

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Leadership Hall "Winning Team" (L-R, Front): Anna O’Kelley, South State Bank; Carolina Diaz, Georgia Power; Julie Brumble, Chick-fil-A of Gainesville. (Back): Erin Williamson, The Longstreet Clinic; Elizabeth Thompson, House Dressing Interior Design; Dr. Matthew Vaughn, Bennett Family Dentistry; Blair Marshall, Bingham Insurance Group. The Leadership Hall County class took part in a retreat at Montara Farm in Clermont where the class learned about their fellow classmates, leadership styles and the importance of diversity and team building through a variety of exercises, activities and discussions. The class participated in THE GREAT RACE, an exciting competitive activity that uses a full range of skills, including physical and mental abilities. Thank you Montara Farm for another great event and fantastic food!

The Wisdom Project

The Wisdom Project's Government Program was held at the Lula Depot and featured keynote speakers Congressman Doug Collins and Senator Butch Miller. The program covered state and local issues with presentations by Dick Mecum, Chairman of the Hall Commission; Stephanie Woodward, Hall County Solicitor, and Gerald Couch, Hall County Sheriff. Following a lunch sponsored by Jackson EMC, the group participated in an interactive panel discussion with Mayor Jim Nix, City of Clermont; City Manager Bill Andrew, City of Flowery Branch; Mayor Danny Dunagan, City of Gainesville; Mayor Larry Poole, City of Gillsville; Mayor Milton Turner, City of Lula; Mayor Lamar Scroggs, City of Oakwood. The Wisdom

Project is a project of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and Brenau University's Center for Lifetime Study. The Wisdom Project prepares retired and semi-retired individuals (55 and older) to use their wisdom and talents in creative ways through action and advocacy. vision2030.org

Georgia State Senator Butch Miller speaks to The Wisdom Project class as part of the Government Program in October. Throughout the year, the class will participate in a series of interactive discussions with community leaders, explore local industries and organizations through on-site visits, learn about area challenges and opportunities and discover new ways to engage in the community.

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4 Aces Real Estate Angie Smart 631 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501(678) 971-2233- Real Estate 4acesrealestate.com

AAA Commercial FloorsThomas Winfrey512 Moreno Street Gainesville, GA 30501(770) 535-6671- Construction aaacommercialfloors.com

American Heart AssociationJulie Ann Hamilton 821 Dawsonville Highway# 250-323Gainesville, GA 30501(770) 612-6049 - Non-Profitheart.org

American Legion Post 328Stephen McGruder P.O. Box 328 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (404) 536-3831- Non-Profit

AmeriGroup Community Care Kim Frisbie303 Perimeter Center North Suite 500Atlanta, GA 30346(678) 852-2090- Medicalamerigroup.com

Armendariz, Luz R. 4036 McClure Drive Oakwood, GA 30566 (404) 380-2872 - Individual Member

Atlanta Bread Cafe #069Robert Moore 944 Dawsonville HighwaySuite 6Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 532-2814- Restaurant & Cateringatlantabread.com

Atlantic Bedding and Furniture Dustin Harper 531 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, SW Gainesville, GA 30501 (470) 208-4126 - Retail / Furniture abfgainesvillega.com

Barton, Mike 640 Crestview Terrace Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 654-6672 - Individual Member

Career ConnectionsCarl Liggett5264 Laurel Circle Gainesville, GA 30506 (630) 337-5793 - Non-Profit careercjm.com

Chastain Janitorial SupplyLisa Gibson 1025 Martin L King Jr Blvd

Suite 300Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 536-0902 - Janitorial, Cleaning, Pool Cook Law Group, LLC Kate Cook 500 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, SE# 201, Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 928-3899 - Attorneys cook-lawgroup.com

CrossFit NE GeorgiaKelly Mullins 2491 Hilton Drive, Suite 1 Gainesville, GA30501 (770) 503-6802 - Fitness Center crossfitnega.com

Cry For Me, No More, Inc.Deana Martin-Owens 3563 Silver Creek Drive Gainesville, GA 30507 (770) 296-3807- Non-Profit cryformenomore.com

D H T Global GiftsDamien Turpin 6146 Devonshire Drive Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (770) 580-3579 - Gifts / Incentives dhtglobalgifts.com

Dahlonega PackagingKimberly Smith 5614 Old Dahlonega Hwy Murrayville, GA 30564

(706) 994-9696 - Moving & Storage dahlonegapackaging.com

David Tunkel Custom FurnitureDavid Tunkel2370 Murphy BlvdGainesville, GA(404) 578-4686- Retail Furnituredavidtunkel.houzz.com

Davis, Marie 3472 Point View Circle Gainesville, GA 30506 (850) 624-3505 - Individual Member Dixieland Equipment SalesBeverly Freeman 3887 Athens Hwy Talmo, GA 30575 (770) 535-2476 - Construction Equipment dixielandequipmentsalestalm-oga.com

Elsie Deli Provisions, LLC Maria Conde 1672 Oakbrook Drive Gainesville, GA 30507 (678) 300-0782 - Manufacturer / Processor

Fajitas Mexican RestaurantAngel Retana1210-F Thompson Bridge RdGainesville, GA 30501(770) 534-7222-Restaurant & Catering

Fields, Stuart 5701 W Slaughter Lane Austin, TX 78749 (512) 750-3067 - Individual Membergreat8marketing.com

First Fresh Foods, LLCAlan Habegger 2145 Centennial Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 (706) 631-6399 - Manufacturer / Processorsfirstfreshfoods.com

Fox, Chandler, Homans, Hix & McKinnon Graham McKinnon 125 Maple StreetGainesville, GA 30501 (770) 534-7386 - Attorneysfoxchandler.com Fraternal Order of EaglesKevin Norberg 899 Main Street, SW Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 297-8590- Non-Profit foe4452.com

Gee Heating & AirJoseph Gee 445 West Highland Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 287-9110 - Heating & Air geehvac.com

Grab Innovations & ServicesRoger Grabman P.O. Box 1064 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (770) 912-7058 - Engineering Services grabinnovations.com

Hall-Dawson CASAConnie Stephens 603 Washington StreetGainesville, GA 30501 (770) 531-1964 - Non-Profithalldawsoncasa.org

Home Depot 1856Grant Caruthers 5851 Spout Springs Road Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (770) 965-7877 - Retail homedepot.com

House, Emily1430 Kensington PlaceGainesville, GA 30501 (678) 936-0216 - Individual Member

Hulsey DentistryTrisha Hulsey1943 Jesse Jewell ParkwaySuite #600Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 532-6004- Dentisthulseydentistry.com

Jinsung Georgia, LLCAlbert Koo 5385 Rafe Banks Drive Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (770) 965-2600 - Manufacturer / Processorjinsungtec.com/eng

Keller Williams Lanier Partners – Bonnie Steele631 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 207-1546 - Real Estate bonniesteele.yourkwagent.com

Keller Williams Lanier Partners – Cynthia Cox 631 Dawsonville HighwayGainesville, GA 30501 (770) 527-8998 - Real Estatecccoxhomes.com

Keller Williams Lanier Partners – Johnny Elliott631 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 364-1588 - Commercial Real Estaterealconsulting.net

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Elizabeth Thompson, owner, cuts ribbon at House Dressing. The full service interior design studio and furniture store is open to the public, as well as other designers and recently relocated to its new Midtown Gainesville site. House Dressing offers furniture, fabrics, window treatments, wall coverings, blinds, rugs, art and decorative accessories. They provide design services for both residential and commercial spaces including new construction and renovations. House Dressing Interior Design, 670-A Main Street, SW, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-531-7393. housedressinginteriordesign.com

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Pink Barre Downtown GainesvilleAmy Hoffman cuts ribbon at Pink Barre in Downtown Gainesville. Pink Barre is a barre-based total body workout that is a foundational exercise program combining core elements of pilates, isometric strengthening, ballet, and yoga while using the ballet barre for support. Clients conduct precise, low-impact movements that focuses and works muscles to fatigue followed by targeted muscle stretch to produce toned and balanced muscles at your arms, thighs, seat

and core areas. Classes are traditionally 55 minutes and programed with motivational playlists. Results are achieved typically after a single month of Pink Barre classes. Pink Barre strives to be a fitness and lifestyle concept with high quality, effective and safe programming for all clients. They believe in sustainability and focus on eco-friendly products and materials throughout the inspirationally designed studio. Pink Barre is committed to client success and provides personalized attention support and guidance. 110 Bradford Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-617-2504. pink-barre.com/lakelanier

Señor Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

Owner Uriel Arellano cuts ribbon at Señor Fiesta Mexican Restaurant. Locally owned and operated, the restaurant takes pride in serving fresh food cooked to order. They seek to provide quality service with a fresh taste that will have you coming back for more! Stay tuned for information about their NEW location coming soon to the Kroger Marketplace shopping center in Gainesville. Señor Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 4110 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30506. 770-983-1040.

Ava White Academy is a private school dedicated to helping students in grades K-12 with specific learning disabilities. The academy is based on the concept that every individual deserves the opportunity to become the very best person possible. For children with learning disabilities, this is difficult process without proper intervention. The academy helps each child maximize their potential with a teamwork approach, structured materials and a dedicated staff. Ava White Academy & Ava White Tutorials, 1399 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501, 770-536-6898. avawhiteacademy.com

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Elaine Black of Hometown Real Estate Group, Inc. cuts ribbon. Hometown is devoted to clients and makes sure that every real estate transaction is executed ethically and in a professional and timely manner. Serving Hall and surrounding counties, the group provides the highest level of personalized service and knowledge through the buying or selling process, beginning to end and is thankful for continued patronage. Hometown Real Estate Group - Elaine Black, 5046 Elrod Place, Gainesville, GA 30506. 770-540-3308. elaineblack.com

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Owner/Operator Shannon Skains and wife Asia cut ribbon at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Flower Branch. "Barbecue is a passion of mine, and that made Dickey's the perfect franchise for me," said Skains. Dickey's Barbecue, the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids' meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept has expanded to over 450 locations in 42 states. This year Dickey's Barbecue was recognized for the third year by Nation's Restaurant News as a "Top 10 Growth Chain" and by Technomic as the "Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country." 4005 Winder Highway, Suite 160, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 678-379-4239. dickeys.com

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Keller Williams Lanier Partners – Judy Cain 631 Dawsonville HighwayGainesville, GA 30501770-862-2721- Commercial Real Estatejudycain.yourkwagent.com

Keller Williams Lanier Partners – Dana Valentine 631 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 503-7070- Real Estatedvalentine.yourkwagent.com

Keller Williams Lanier Partners – Judy Paul 4650 Lakeview Lane Gainesville, GA 30504(770) 778-7070 - Real Estate judypaulonline.com

Keller Williams Atlanta Partners – Marci Farrell 4878 Manhattan Drive Buford, GA 30518 (770) 639-3550 - Real Estate lanierdreamhomes.com

Kendrick, James405 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 316-1787 - Individual Member

Langford, Greg3030 Royal Blvd SAlpharetta, GA 30022(678) 887-4734- Individual Member

Lanier PC RepairJesse Still 6137 White Oak Drive Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (404) 386-0651 - Computer Service & Repair lanierpcrepair.com

Lendmark FinancialBecky Papenhausen 890-D Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 862-0092 - Financial Services lendmarkfinancial.com

Lynch, RobynP.O. Box 278 Gainesville, GA 30503 (770) 530-7152- Individual Member

Millard, Robin John580 Colonial Park Drive Roswell, GA 30075 - Individual Member Mizu Asian FusionJason Cao 7380 Spout Springs Rd #430 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (770) 967-9999 - Restaurant & Catering mizuasian.com

Murphy Business and Financial Corp. Matt Slappey 1664 Colebrook Circle Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 486-0350 - Business Services mattslappey-murphy.com

My Sister's PlaceBrandee Thomas2480 Martin Lurther King Blvd, Unit 4 Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 532-5111 - Non-Profit my-sisters.place.org

Myers & Co.Ed Myers 752 Chattahoochee Place Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 297-9793 - Civil Engineers

Olive Garden Italian RestaurantKayla LaPerriere1175 Dawsonville Hwy NW Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 534-3530 - Restaurant & Catering

Orbital Energy ServicesBill Hoose2250 Atlanta HwyGainesville, GA 30504(770) 297-1888- Manufacturer / Processororbitalenergyservices.com

Panel Truss Oakwood Ga Richard Vail 3703 Old Oakwood Oakwood, GA 30566 (770) 534-0364 - Manufacturer / Processor

Peppers, Thomas (770) 503-6843 - Individual Member

Premier Branded Specialties Don Adams2445 Hilton Drive, Suite 101Gainesville, GA 30501404-567-3097- Retail Promotional Itemspremierbranded.net

Quality Closet ConnectionWalter King 5665 Atlanta HighwaySuites 102-B-330 Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 710-6008- Constructionqualityclosetconnection.com RE/MAX Advanced Jody Sanders 3030 McEver Road Gainesville, GA 30504 (770) 536-8500 - Real Estate garealestatepros.com

Rose Blossom Personal Care Home Andria Wade 2226 Boy Scout Camp Road

Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 468-1551- Medical / Home Health roseblossompch.com

Selbee Diversified Industries Joe Selbee 331 Northview Drive Commerce, GA 30529 (404) 561-0597 - Commercial Real Estatejoeselbee.bhhsgeorgia.com

ServiTechPRO, LLCCesar Molina 3124 Chapperal Drive Gainesville, GA 30506 (973) 979-1946 - Appliance Repair /Service servitechpro.com

Skinner, Dan7275 Tascosa Drive Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (404) 395-1336 - Individual Member

Stewart, David 560 Long Oak Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 534-7827 - Individual Member

Stradley, Wayne3307 Marina View Way Gainesville, GA 30506 (770) 519-7057 - Individual Member

Straight Street Revolution Ministries Jennifer Robson 2145 Centennial Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 (678) 989-0255 - Non-Profit ssrevolution.com

Tricia Stoeckig 5933 Manchester Lane Gainesville, GA 30506(770) 313-4199 - Individual Member

Sun Suites of GainesvilleSuzanne Moses 1115 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SW Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 533-9433- Accommodations / Lodging sunsuites.com

Sweet Acre FarmsMatthew Vrahiotes 7570 Bill Wilson Road Alto, GA 30510 (770) 262-6274 - Agriculture sweetacrefarms.com

T & D CharterRoosevelt Norman 2245 Gaines Mill Road Gainesville, GA 30507(770) 536-0079 - Transportation Servicestanddcharter.com

Tap It GrowlersZack Thompson1850 Thompson Bridge Road Gainesville, GA30501 (770) 534-0041 - Retail / Craft Beertapitgrowler.com

Ted Quinn Painting, Inc.Ted Quinn 965 W Ridge RoadGainesville, GA 30501 (678) 908-6496 - Paint Contractortedquinnpainting.com Vape and More, LLCWanda Sanders 237 John Morrow Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501 (678) 971-4232 - Retail Verizon Wireless Premium RetailerBrett Seay 1931 Jesse Jewell ParkwaySuite 500 Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 395-2504 - Cellular Phones

Young Interior Maintenance Troy Young 1179 E Ridge RoadGainesville, GA 30501 (678) 769-9926 - Janitorial & Cleaning

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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.

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Upcoming Chamber EventsTuesday, November 11Small Business Seminar"Tradeshow Workshop" Presented by Jody Spain of Cotton Eyed Joe's7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Lanier Tech MDC

Thursday, November 13Industry Appreciation LunchIndustry of the Year Awards11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Chattahoochee Country Club

Tuesday, November 18South Hall Business Coalition"Oakwood YMCA Update" presented by David Houston8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Oakwood Family YMCA

Thursday, November 20Holiday Business After HoursDowntown Jingle Mingle 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Gainesville SquareOpen to the Public!

Thursday, December 11Eggs & Issues BreakfastFeaturing the Gainesville-Hall County Legislative Delegation7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Gainesville Civic Center

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