Business Link October 2011

B u s i n e s s L i n kChairman's Columnpage 2

Existing Industryof the Monthpage 4

Small Business of the Monthpage 5

Upcoming Eventspage 6

Member Announcementspage 10

Ribbon Cuttings page 12

New Memberspage 13

Partners in Educationpage 15

G r e a t e r H a l l C h a m b e r . c o m

A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Save the Date

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Tuesday, October 11Small Business Success Seminar

Tuesday, October 18South Hall Business Coalition

Tuesday, October 25Business After Hours

Wellness Expo Open to the Public!5th Annual HealthSmart Expo

Wednesday, October 12Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville • 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

FREE Health Screenings • NO Admission Fee

HealthSmart Expo offers the public free health screeningsYou'll not want to miss the FREE health screenings as part of the Greater Hall Chamber's 5th Annual HealthSmart Expo on October 12 at the Geor-gia Mountains Center in Downtown Gainesville. There is no entry fee and screenings will be open to the public from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

HealthSmart, a VISION 2030 Initiative, seeks to raise wellness awareness and promote healthy workplaces in the community. Screenings include: Glucose, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, BMI, Carotid Artery, Asthma and Hearing Screenings, Sleep Disorders, Balance/Fall Risk Assessments, and ABI-Vascular screenings to check for blood clots in legs. Flu shots available at a minimal cost.

Dave Hubbard, coach and motivational speaker, author and former NFL Player, will be guest speaker at the HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:30 a.m. at the Georgia Mountains Center. Dave has been a health and fitness speaker for over 30 years and has spoken to hundreds of Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. Dave’s books in-clude "BAD CHUTE, Why most Americans fail with fitness" and "Fat to Fit in only 10 minutes a day." The Chamber's Most Fit Company Awards will also be presented at the Breakfast. $10 Greater Hall Chamber members; $15 non-members. HealthSmart Expo Info and Breakfast Reservations: 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]. Online: greaterhallchamber.com

Dave HubbardAmerica’s Fitness Coach®

HealthSmartBreakfastWednesdayOctober 12

Georgia Mountains Center Downtown Gainesville

7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Featuring

America's Fitness Coach®

Dave Hubbard$10 Chamber Members

$15 Non-members

Reservations: 770-532-6206Online: greaterhallchamber.com

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce VISION 2030 program identified healthcare as a significant issue in planning for the future of Gainesville-Hall County. Specifically, this statement was composed as one of the major VISION 2030 initiatives:

Gainesville-Hall County is a model for providing high-quality, affordable health-care to its residents. An important part of this initiative is an innovative set of wellness programs that involve residents managing their own health.

To develop the VISION 2030 health and wellness initiative, the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce formed the Healthcare Committee in 2007. The committee includes representatives from Northeast Georgia Health System, physician groups and health-related organizations. The group oversees a set of community-wide programs and events and meets monthly to discuss access to healthcare, wellness programs and benefits, healthcare services, legislative issues, health insurance and other impor-

tant health and wellness topics. Through this VISION 2030 Initiative – HealthSmart – was born. HealthSmart programs seek to increase the community's capacity to achieve positive change in health and wellness through specific programs, education, communication, and information.

HealthSmart aims to improve the environmental, social, and economic conditions that contribute to poor health, and support a quality of life that promotes the health and well-being of all Gainesville-Hall County residents, with special attention to those under served.

Now in its fifth year, the Annual HealthSmart Wellness Expo on Wednesday, October 12 will features some 70 booth exhibits providing interactive wellness services. The event is 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Georgia Mountains Center and is free and open to the public. The Expo focuses on com-munity health and wellness and continues to be one of VISION 2030’s most successful initiatives. Dozens of services are provided at the Expo including free health screenings.

Also part of the VISION 2030 HealthSmart Community Challenge is the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce “Most Fit Company Award.” The Chamber’s Healthcare Committee initiated this pro-gram to raise company wellness awareness and promote healthy workplaces in our community. The awards will be presented at the HealthSmart Kickoff Breakfast also on Wednesday, October 12 at the Georgia Mountains Center from 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Be sure to attend these two important events on October 12. We know that a healthy community cre-ates a healthy economy. HealthSmart is one initiative that does just that.

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VOlume 17 Issue 10mcKemie West, editor • email: [email protected]

greaterhallchamber.com

David Abee, Regions Bank

emily Bagwell, Whelchel, Dunlap, Jarrard, Walker

Brenda Bahel, The Starke Companies

Perry Barnett, Rushton & Company

Wade Beavers, Beavers/Rogers Law & Advisory

Col. James Benson, Riverside Military Academy

William H. Beyer, NEGA Heart Center

Carol Burrell, NEGA Health System

Ruth Bruner, Mayor, City of Gainesville

Brian Cantel, Cantel Wealth Management

Bob Coleman, Coleman & Chambers

lance Compton, Red Clay Interactive

sam evans, City of Oakwood Councilman

Andi Farmer, Milton Martin Honda

Kathy Fauscett, Keller Williams Realty

Tony Funari, Mayor Pro-tem, Town of Braselton

Rob Geoffroy, The Atlanta Falcons

Tommy Howard, The Norton Agency

Dr. Bonita Jacobs, North Georgia College & SU

Dr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy

Kelly lee, Wells Fargo Advisors

Deborah mack, Community Volunteer

mike miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch

Willie mitchell, Gainesville City Schools

Dr. martha Nesbitt, Gainesville State College

James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont

Tom Oliver, Chairman, Hall Co. Commission

Bob Pennington, Willis Investment Council

larry Poole, Mayor, City of Gillsville

Terry Roberts, Lake Lanier CVB

Will schofield, Hall County Schools

Dr. ed schrader, Brenau University

Joyce stephens, United Community Bank

Dennis stockton, The Times

milton Turner, Mayor, City of Lula

Russell Vandiver, Lanier Technical College

Greg Vitek, IMS Gear

Dr. mary Watkins, Watkins Chiropractic

Darrell Wiley, J&J Foods

Philip Wilheit, Wilheit Packaging Materials

Philip Wilheit, Jr., Wilheit Packaging Materials

Karen Baston, Sperry Van Ness

Jimmy Hernandez, Milton Martin Toyota

emmett Forrester, NEGA Diagnostic Clinic

Doug langman, TRC Staffing

Chris mcCall, Keller Williams Realty

Jody Nelson, Georgia Power

Julie Nicholson, Community Bank & Trust

Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint & Design

spence Price, The Adams Companies

Dan slott, Service Master

Jessica Tullar, City of Gainesville

Carla Walker, Whelchel, Dunlap, Jarrard, Walker

B u s i n e s s L i n k

Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce 2011-2012 executive Committee

ChairmanJay JacobsJacobs Media Corporation

Chairman ElectRandall FrostStewart, Melvin & Frost

TreasurerJody lail, Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia

Vice Chair, Economic DevelopmentChris BraswellPB Property Management

Vice Chair, Education elisabeth Baldwin BB&T

Vice Chair, Government Affairslee HemmerThe Simpson Company

Vice Chair, Marketing and Communicationsmelissa TymchukNEGA Health System

Vice Chair, Membership DevelopmentJimbo Floyd, Turner Wood & Smith Insurance

Vice Chair, South Hall CouncilGeoff lee, Road Atlanta

Vice Chair, Community DevelopmentPhillippa moss, Gainesville-Hall Co. Community Service Center

Chair, VISION 2030Kelly miles, Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles, P.A.meg Nivens, Executive Director

Co-Chairs, HALLmarkPaul Chambers, AT&TDavid lee, Jackson EMCmimi Collins, The Longstreet Clinic

Senior AdvisorJimmy Adams, The Adams Companies

Immediate Past ChairmanDarrell snyder, Georgia Power President & CEOKit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors 2011-2012

Associate Directors 2011-2012

staff

A Healthy Community Makes a Healthy Local Economy

Jay JacobsJacobs Media Corporation Chairman, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

ExecutiveKit Dunlap, President/CEOJoy sims, Executive Assistant

Economic DevelopmentTim evans, Vice Presidentshelley Davis, Vice President Existing IndustryJean mcCullough, Project Manager

Finance & OperationsDavid umberson, Vice President Finance and Human Resources

Education & Workforce DevelopmentDana miller, Vice President

Government AffairsKit Dunlap, President/CEOJoy sims, Executive Assistant

South Hall CouncilKit Dunlap, President/CEOmichelle Wiley, Membership Vice President

Community DevelopmentRobin Halstead, Vice President

VISION 2030meg Nivens, Executive Director

Membership Developmentmichelle Wiley, Vice PresidentKara matter, Membership Coordinatorsara lewis, Intern, NGCSU

Marketing & CommunicationsKemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant

Greater Hall Chamber Welcome CenterRobin Halstead, Manager

• mark your calendar for the Business Before Hours on Friday, November 4 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at Delta Community Credit union at the Village shoppes at Gainesville, 891 Dawsonville Highway. Holiday Business After Hours & Main Street Gainesville's Downtown Open House is Thursday, November 17 on the Gaines-ville square from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The Greater Hall Chamber's Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast, a pre-legislative forum, is Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 a.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center. Details: Joy sims, 770-532-6206. email: [email protected]. Get all the details on these and other events online: greaterhallchamber.com

• Georgia Trend magazine's October issue features a section on Gainesville-Hall County. Copies available at the Chamber Welcome Center. The new Community Magazine is also available. Details: Robin Halstead, Welcome Center manager, 770-532-6206. email: [email protected].

• Chamber Board of Directors luncheon meetings are now open to Chamber members. The monthly meet-ings review division reports and feature a guest speaker, usually on a timely topic or issue facing Gainesville-Hall County. learn about the inner workings of the Chamber, network with Chamber leadership, get involved! The upcoming meeting is Thursday, October 27 at 12 noon at Eagle Ranch in Chestnut Mountain. Reserva-tions required. space limited. Cost $12. Reservations: Joy sims, 770-532-6206. email: [email protected]

Greater Hall Chamber News & Events

The Georgia Economic Development Association (GEDA), the state's leading organization dedicated to enhancing Georgia's economic vitality, named Philip Wilheit Volunteer of the Year. The award recognizes an economic development volunteer for outstanding service to the state and the community. One statewide recipient is selected annually by the Board of Directors and Wilheit's award was presented at the association's conference in September.

Philip has served as a member of the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority for 30 years and as chairman for the last 15 years. He is a founding member of the Gainesville and Hall County Econom-ic Development Council and was directly involved in recruiting businesses and thousands of jobs to Hall County and Georgia, including Kubota, the Atlanta

Falcons Headquarters and Training Camp, ZF Industries, IMS Gear, ATEX, Elan Drug Technologies, and most recently, ZF Wind Power, American Yazaki Corpora-tion and King’s Hawaiian Bakery.

As the Chairman of the Authority, Philip has also been a leader in the development of many industrial parks in Gainesville-Hall County, most recently assisting in a public-private partnership between the City of Gainesville, Hall County and Pattillo Construction to develop a new 175-acre park, Gainesville Business Park, now home to ZF Wind Power.

Philip served on the board of the Georgia Department of Economic Develop-ment under Governor Sonny Perdue, on the board for the Georgia Department of Education under Governor Zell Miller, and he was Governor Nathan Deal’s first appointment to the Board of Regents. Philip is a past Chairman of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and United Way of Hall County. He is a past President of the Gainesville Rotary Club and the Gaines-ville Jaycees. He has served as Chairman of the board for the top-ranked Northeast Georgia Medical Center that employs 5,000 medical professionals. In addition to all his volunteerism, Philip is also a business owner with 70 employees at Wilheit Packaging in Gainesville.

Tim Evans Named GEDA Secretary-Treasurer

The Georgia Economic Developers Association named Tim Evans to its 2012 Board of Directors as Secretary-Treasurer. Evans joins a team of economic development leaders from positions held all over Georgia as officers and directors of the organiza-tion. GEDA is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers dedicated to enhancing Georgia’s economic vitality. GEDA provides networking and professional development resources to its members and advocates public policies to support qual-ity economic development and job creation throughout the state. geda.org

Tim Evans joined the Greater Hall Chamber as Vice President of Economic De-velopment in 2005. Evans is Executive Director of the Gainesville-Hall Economic Development Council and also serves as the staff for the Gainesville & Hall County Development Authority. He is responsible for managing business recruitment, expan-sions and retention efforts by marketing and representing Gainesville-Hall County to key business decision makers in the U.S. and internationally. Prior to his current position, Evans worked with the Georgia Department of Economic Development for 11 years and was involved in marketing, project management, export assistance and business recruitment for domestic and international markets. greaterhallchamber.com

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Wilheit named Volunteer of Year

William Wrigley Jr. arrived in Chicago in the spring of 1891. He was 29 years old, had $32 in his pocket, and possessed unlimited energy and great talent as a salesman. He started out selling soap. As an extra incentive to merchants to carry Wrigley's soap, he offered them free baking powder. When baking powder proved to be more popular than soap, he switched to the baking powder business. One day, Mr. Wrigley got the idea to offer merchants free chewing gum with each can of baking powder. The rest is history.

Wrigley opened in Hall County, at I-985 and Atlanta Highway, in 1971 with 100 associates and production of Juicy Fruit, Spearmint and Doublemint gums. The 550,000-square-foot Flowery Branch factory now employs 785 associates and produces 33 flavors of stick, 10 flavors of pellet and five flavors of sugar gum.

The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company merged with Mars, Incorporated in 2008. Mars is a family-owned company that produces some of the world's leading confectionery, food and petcare products and has growing beverage, health and nutrition businesses.

Wrigley celebrated its 40th anniversary of the Flowery Branch plant on Saturday, September 24 with approximately 970 attendees including associates, families and retirees. Janice Bryans was presented with an award for her 40 years of service. She followed her father, who was chief of general services, into employment there.

Wrigley, a Subsidiary of Mars Incorporated, 4500 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 770-967-5605. wrigley.com

Existing Industry of the MonthWrigley Celebrates 40th Anniversary

(L-R): Mark Kempa, Wrigley People & Organization Senior Manager, Janice Bryans, a 40 year Wrigley Associate; Jim Fitzgerald, Plant Manger; Mike Miller, Mayor of Flowery Branch, at Wrigley's 40th Anniversary Celebration in Flowery Branch.

Philip WilheitWilheit PackagingChairman, Gainesville-Hall County Development Authority

Thank You HealthSmart SponsorsPlatinum Sponsors: CIGNA, Gainesville Eye Associates, NGMT Ambulance Service, Northeast Georgia Health System, The Longstreet Clinic

Breakfast Sponsor: Charter Business

Gold Sponsors: Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic, Northeast Georgia Heart Center, Georgia Medport Medical Transport

Silver Sponsors: McDonald's, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, Peachtree Plantation, NEGA General Restorative & Implant Dentistry, United Healthcare, City of Gainesville

Media Sponsors: Jacobs Media, The Times, Fairway Outdoor

Mose Eplan located to Gainesville, opening Gem Jewelry in 1936 following the hit of one of the nation's deadliest tornados. Mr. Eplan's daughter, Elise, married Marvin Orenstein. After serving in defense work during WWII, Marvin and Elise returned to Gainesville to take over the business in 1944 after Mr. Eplans death. As Marvin and Elise’s daughters, Linda Orenstein and Temme Orenstein Schooler, completed college, they joined their parents in running Gem Jewelry, the business their grandfather began 75 years ago on the Square in Downtown Gainesville. In 1946, Marvin began the "Most Valuable Football Player Award" in Mose’s memory, as he was a dedicated supporter of Gainesville High athletics. Marvin and Dr. John Jacobs, Sr. would travel to the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech to beg for their used sports equipment! The MVP Award now includes all Gainesville-Hall County schools, and each winner is presented a top-of-the-line Bulova watch. For 65 years, the most outstanding athletes from our area have won this award. Many have gone on to play at the collegiate and professional level, and more importantly, are among the most outstanding citizens of our area. Gem Jewelry, 111 Bradford Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-532-6305.

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The Syfan family, an American tradition in the transportation industry, introduces its newest business endeavor – Syfan Logistics, Inc. The 3PL asset-based logistics management company held a ribbon cutting ceremony with Governor Nathan Deal on September 27 at the company headquarters, located off I-985 at Exit 20 in Gainesville-Hall County.

A group of employees are already on site at a 48,000 square-foot, full-service truck/trailer repair center covering some 60 acres that supports the fast-growing transportation markets in Northeast Georgia with a convenient location and 24/7 support services. The facility houses a combined staff of 78 employees, hiring skilled professionals and training newcomers to the industries. Syfan Logistics provides refrigerated and dry shipping services in the U.S., Mexico and Canada with a team of 27 professionals and over 10,000 qualified carriers. Focusing on food products, company’s principals, Jim, Greg, and Steve Syfan and with their logistics team, have worked extensively within the nation’s largest food companies in the poultry, seafood, confectionery, cereal and soft drinks industries. Their vast experience also extends to the largest package delivery companies through the world as well as all expedited divisions of the major automotive manufacturers.

Jim Syfan, his wife, Gloria and their sonsstarted a transportation brokerage company in 1984 with only one paid employee. Over the next 22 years, the company grew to over 130 employees with over $100 million in revenue and became one of the largest truck and transportation brokers in the country. The Syfan family sold the company in 2006 and was awarded the Greater Hall Chamber's Community Service Award in 2009. Syfan Logistics, Inc., 2037 Old Candler Road, Gainesville GA. 770-287-8485. syfanlogistics.com

Syfan Family Continues Tradition in Transportation

Small Business of the MonthGem Jewelry

Gem Jewelry's Marvin Orenstein, Temme Orenstein Schooler and Linda Orenstein were named Greater Hall Chamber Small Business of the Month Recipients.

Wednesday– October 12 –

Georgia Mountains CenterBreakfast 7:30 am- 9:00 am

Expo 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

FREE Health Screenings & Wellness ExpoDozens of Wellness Exhibits • No Admission Fee • Open to the Public

HealthSmart Breakfast2011 Most Fit Company Awards Presentation

HealthSmart Breakfast, sponsored by Charter Business, features motivational, health and fitness speaker Dave Hubbard, "America's Fitness Coach," a former NFL Player and author of "Fat to Fit in Only 10 Minutes a Day!" $10 Members; $15 Non-members. For breakfast reservations or exhibitor information, contact Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]. Online: greaterhallchamber.com

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Wednesday, October 5Healthcare CommitteeBenefits of an Employee Wellness Programby Holmes Marchman, MD, and Jullie King, The Longstreet Clinic, 8:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, October 5Leads Group11:30 a.m. – Turnstile Deli

Friday, October 7New Member Breakfast8:00 a.m. – Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Tuesday, October 11Small Business Success SeminarBenefits of an Employee Wellness Program 7:45 a.m -9:00 a.m. - Chamber

Tuesday, October 11Youth Leadership HallTeam B Lake Lanier/Tourism Program8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Chattahoochee Country Club

Tuesday, October 11Ambassadors Council3:45 p.m. – Scott's on the Square

Wednesday, October 125th Annual HealthSmart Expo 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wellness ExpoGeorgia Mountains Center

Wednesday, October 12Beautification Committee10 a.m. – Elachee Nature Science Center

Thursday, October 13Leadership Hall County Economic Development Program8:00 a.m. – Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Friday, October 14Gainesville-Hall County Economic Development Council 7:30 a.m. – Chamber

Tuesday, October 18South Hall Business Coalition8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Atlanta Falcons Football Complex in Flowery Branch

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

Wednesday, October 19Issues Committee8:00 a.m. - Chamber

Wednesday, October 19Leads Group11:30 a.m. – Turnstile Deli

Thursday, October 20Greater Hall Chamber Executive Committee11:30 a.m. – Chamber

Friday, October 21Environmental Health & Safety8:30 a.m. – American Security Shredding Tour & Best Practices Discussion

Tuesday, October 25Business After Hours5:00 - 7:00 p.m. – New Regions Branch(Note: Held Tuesday NOT Thursday)

Wednesday, October 26Network Over Coffee8:30-9:30 a.m. – Pud's Place Restaurant

Thursday, October 27Greater Hall Chamber Board of Directors12:00 p.m. – Eagle Ranch

Get all the details on these and other Greater Hall Chamber events online:greaterhallchamber.com

Friday, November 4: Business Before Hours 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Sponsored by Delta Community Credit Union

Tuesday, November 15: Annual Farm City Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. – East Hall Community Center – Breakfast sponsored by JEMC

Thursday, November 17: Holiday Business After Hours & Downtown Open House 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. – Gainesville Square – Sponsored by Main Street Gainesville

Thursday, December 8: Annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – Gainesville Civic Center – Sponsored by Jackson EMC

C h a m b e r E v e n t sTuesday, October 255:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Note this is Tuesday!)Sponsored by Regions BankNew Regions Main Branch on E.E. Butler Parkway$5 Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members • Cash Pot Prize!

Regions Bank recently opened a new, 7,000-square-foot main branch on the corner of Washington Street and E.E. Butler Parkway in Downtown Gainesville. David Abee is Regions Market President of the prototype branch that features a drive-thru window and an ATM area with access from Washington Street and Brenau Avenue. regions.comDetails: Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]

Business After Hours

Tuesday, October 117:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Greater Hall Chamber of CommerceFree for Members; $15 Non-MembersSponsored by Jacobs Media Corporation and United Community Bank

Benefits of an Employee Wellness ProgramLearn how to achieve a return on company wellness initiatives and how to develop an effective wellness strategy for both large and small businesses. Jullie King, MBA, SPHR, Director of Community Development & Human Resources for The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., will help employers define realistic, tangible goals and give incentive tips for employees to become healthier. Details: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]

Small Business Success Seminar

Tuesday, October 188:00-8:15 a.m. Networking • 8:15-9:00 a.m. ProgramAtlanta Falcons Football Complex in Flowery Branch$5 Members • $15 Non-members • Includes BreakfastSponsored by Milton Martin Honda and WDUN Radio

2011 Atlanta Falcons UpdateReservations Required. Space Limited.Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected] reservations for this event online: greaterhallchamber.com

South Hall Business Coalition

Wednesday, October 127:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Wellness ExpoGeorgia Mountains Center in Downtown GainesvilleBreakfast: $10 Chamber Members; $15 Non-MembersWellness Expo: FREE and Open to the Public

Sponsorship opportunities and exhibit space available for the Chamber's 5th Annual HealthSmart Wellness Expo. Breakfast will feature former NFL player and motivational speaker Dave Hubbard and presentation of the 2011 Most Fit Company Awards. Free health screenings at the Expo. Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]

HealthSmart Expo 2011

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Truckloads of New Merchandise Arriving Weekly!

When you first see the great variety of name brand merchandise lining the shelves at Dave’s Goody Barn, you’ll ask yourself, how can they sell their goods at such low prices?

The answer is simple, really. The DGB buyers are on the road 24-7, actively searching for great deals wherever they occur. Closeouts, factory overruns, buy backs and

insurance buying opportunities, you name it, they’ll find the deals and bring them home for Dave’s Goody Barn customers’ benefit.

They can offer much lower prices at Dave’s Goody Barn, simply because they are paying less for the same name brand products that you buy everyday.

Dave’s selection is always top-notch too. Need appliances? Got you covered. Got a remodeling project? Come check out the great selection of laminate flooring, lumber and

cabinets! Dave’s lawn & garden supplies can help make any thumb green! There’s no end to the quality selection.

So, How Does DaveKeep Prices So Low?

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Dave’s Has More Hurricane Salvage Than We Have Space

40% OFF Lowest Marked Price30% OFF Lowest Marked Price

60% OFF Lowest Marked Price

80% OFF Lowest Marked PriceUp To

Truckloads of New Merchandise Arriving Weekly!

When you first see the great variety of name brand merchandise lining the shelves at Dave’s Goody Barn, you’ll ask yourself, how can they sell their goods at such low prices?

The answer is simple, really. The DGB buyers are on the road 24-7, actively searching for great deals wherever they occur. Closeouts, factory overruns, buy backs and

insurance buying opportunities, you name it, they’ll find the deals and bring them home for Dave’s Goody Barn customers’ benefit.

They can offer much lower prices at Dave’s Goody Barn, simply because they are paying less for the same name brand products that you buy everyday.

Dave’s selection is always top-notch too. Need appliances? Got you covered. Got a remodeling project? Come check out the great selection of laminate flooring, lumber and

cabinets! Dave’s lawn & garden supplies can help make any thumb green! There’s no end to the quality selection.

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• Belk completed a 8,500 square foot expansion/remodeling of its ladies shoe de-partment at Lakeshore Mall in Gainesville. The $1 million project created a new fash-ion jewelry and handbags areas. Belk has served the community since 1934, opening its first store at Colonial Mall/Lakeshore in 1973. Elizabeth Davis, a Belk Gainesville sales associate, was named a winner of the 2011 Belk Award of Excellence and recog-nized for her for outstanding community achievements and spirit of giving. belk.com• Ron Simmons, area director of the Gainesville office of the Georgia Small Business Development Center, was named Consultant of the Year for Georgia by his peers and selected a Star Performer by the National Association of SBDC. The SBDC's 3rd Annual Women in Business Conference is October 14, 8:00 am-3:30 pm, at Featherbone Communiversity in Gainesville. $39 per person; includes lunch. Registration required. The one-day, multi-track conference provides skill enhancement and networking opportunities for women business owners. Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank and the Gainesville State College SIFE TEAM. Register online at georgiasbdc.org or call 770-531-5681.• North Georgia College & State Uni-versity (NGCSU) is ranked 18th among the South’s public regional universities in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group. The university and itsMike Cottrell School of Business continue the speaker series with Michael Higley of Fedex on Thursday, October 13, 12:45-1:45 pm, at the 2nd floor auditorium in the Health & Natural Sciences Building, 159 Sunset Drive in Dahlonega. John Traut-wein of Source Support Services speaks on October 20. Details: Max Burns, 706-864-1610. Email: [email protected].• The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall Countyis serving 150 young people at the Joseph F. Walters Club and recently opened a new library and reading center sponsored by the United Way of Hall County's J. Cleon Nalley Educational Fund and Gainesville First United Methodist Church's Great Day of Service. boysgirlsclubs.com• The Northeast Georgia Speech Center's Spokes for Speech is October 8. The Bike Ride fundraiser starts at 8:00 am and offers 20/40/60 mile routes beginning and ending at North Hall High School on Mt. Vernon Road in Gainesville. 770-534-5141. Regis-ter online at negaspeechcenter.org• Debra Lang and Jeanne Hoag of Village Nursing Care announce accreditation by CARF International, an accreditor of health and human services agencies. Village Nursing is an entity of ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, owner of Lanier Village Estates, and offers many services including personal support services for several Med-icaid Waiver programs, in-home personal care, nursing supervision, meal preparation and errands. villagenursingcare.com

• The Greater Hall Chamber Beautification Committee is sponsoring an Art Contest for all 3rd graders and Essay Contest for all 5th graders in Gainesville-Hall County. The topic is “My Favorite Tree & What it Needs to Grow!” and art/essays are due to the Chamber by December 2. Winners an-nounced at the Arbor Day Celebration on February 17, 2012. Robin Halstead, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected].• For the 2nd year in a row, Mansfield Oil Company was named by CIO magazine to its annual CIO 100 list, the top 100 compa-nies that are using information technology in innovative ways to add value to their organizations. mansfieldoil.com• Hall County placed 10th in the nation for the 150,000-249,999 population category in the annual Digital Counties Survey. This survey identifies the best examples of counties using technology to communicate with residents, reduce operations costs and enhance service delivery. Residents have two new ways to interact with their local government: a monthly e-newsletter and its first Citizens’ Government Academy in the spring. 770-297-5504. hallcounty.org• Profile your company in the Chamber Welcome Center! The Information and Resource Display located in the Welcome Center at the Greater Hall Chamber’s of-fice offers a great way to get your business noticed. Spaces limited. Details: 770-225-2843 or online at touchhall.com• M3 Hotel Accounting, the Gainesville-based industry leader in hotel-specific ac-counting software announces Scott Watsonnew Vice President of Sales. Watson has over 26 years of sales and management ex-perience in the financial software industry, most recently as national sales manager at Reich & Tang. M3 currently provides inter-net-based accounting and payroll services to over 2,700 hotels across the country. hotelaccounting.com• Join INK (Interactive Neighborhood for Kids) on the second Tuesday of the month for "Target $2 Day" from 2pm-7pm. INK is partnering with Target to bring fun days for the whole family throughout the year. The second Tuesday of each month during the school year from 2-7 pm is $2 per person. Next date is October 11. inkfun.org• The Central Avenue Cafe, 582 Central Avenue in Gainesville, is open 24/7 and of-fers free delivery. The "$100 Burger Chal-lenge" offers $100 cash for eating a 4 pound burger in 20 minutes! 770-287-5690.• The City of Lula is having a "city wide" picnic with hot dogs and hamburgers in celebration of Rafe Banks walking park re-opening on Saturday, October 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Details: City Clerk Rosemary Totty, 770-869-3801. Email: [email protected]• The 25th Annual Gainesville State College Alumni Golf Open is Friday, October 14 at Chattahoochee Golf Club with a shotgun start at 9 am. The event is

an important fund raising opportunity and helped provide 591 student scholarships in 2010-11. Register by calling 678-717-3648 or online at gsc.edu.• The merger of Elan Drug Technologiesand Alkermes, Inc. was recently com-pleted. The new company, Alkermes plc, is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Ireland. The former Elan Drug Technologies in Gainesville now operates as Alkermes Gainesville LLC. Alkermes plc has a diversified portfolio of more than 20 commercial drug products and a substantial clinical pipeline of prod-uct candidates that address central nervous system disorders. alkermes.com• U.S. News & World Report recognized the Northeast Georgia Medical Centeras one of the nation’s Best Hospitals for 2011-2012. NGMC is designated as a High Performing Hospital in eight specialties. The report also named J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD, an interventional cardiologist with Northeast Georgia Heart Center and medical director of Cardiac Cath Labs at NGMC, one of the nation’s Top Doctors for 2011-2012. He has also been selected as one of the Best Doctors in America® by Best Doctors, Inc., from 2003-2012. NGMC also made this year’s Information-Week 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of business technol-ogy, for its electronic patient tracking board project which increased efficiency and quality of care. nghs.com• The Chamber's Farm City Breakfast is Tuesday, November 15, 7:30am at the East Hall Community Center. Guest speaker is Bryan R. Tolar, President of the Georgia

Agribusiness Council, the State's trade association for the entire food and fiber in-dustry. Breakfast is sponsored by Jackson EMC. Details: Robin Halstead, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]• United Way of Hall County launched its 64th Annual Campaign with 2011 Cam-paign Chair Brian Daniel, Carroll Daniel Construction, announcing this year's $1.8 million goal. unitedwayhallcounty.org• Homecoming at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center is Saturday, October 22. Tailgating begins at 12:30 p.m. with BBQ, raffle and prizes! Donate your under appreciated art and antiques from your basement, attics and closets and we will find them a good home! Donations are tax deductible and will be accepted October 10 - 21. $15 per person/$25 a couple. quinlanartscenter.org• Gainesville Civic Center announces Monday-Thursday Rental Discounts. Great pricing for business meetings, seminars and trainings. Details, call 770-531-2680 or visit online at www. gainesville.org/civic-center.• Featherbone Communiversity's Second Annual "Entrepreneurs... Masters of Innovation” is Wednesday, October 19 at 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by BB&T, the event will be held at Lanier Technical College's Manufacturing Development Center at Featherbone and encourages excellence through innovation with community recognition and appreciation of local en-trepreneurs. Reservations: Lila Weaver: [email protected]. 770-538-4707.

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(L-R): Phil Bonelli and Jeanne Mahnke, Wells Fargo; Michelle Wiley, Greater Hall Chamber, and Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint & Design, at the Business After Hours sponsored by Wells Fargo. Don't miss the next Business After Hours on Tuesday, October 21 (note Tuesday, not Thursday) at the new Regions main branch in Gainesville.

(Front row, L-R): Greater Hall Chamber Vice Chair of Community Development Phillippa Moss,Gainesville- Hall County Community Service Center;Rachel Schneider,Community Volunteer;Wanda Cannon, Hall County Master Gardeners. (Standing, L-R): Tracy Hambrick and Rick Foote, Hall County Resource/Recovery; Nancy Beckemeyer, Georgia Power; Ethan Guthrie and Mildred Pinnell, Smithgall Woodland Gardens; Dan Owen, Gainesville Public Works.

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The Chamber's Healthcare Committee heard from a panel of experts on childhood obesity. (Front, L-R): Jacob Weiers, United Health Group-Hall County Schools District Care Coordinator; Hillary Savage, Hall County Schools Director for School Nutrition & Wellness;Mamie Coker, RN, Hall County Schools Health Services Coordinator; Jullie King, The Longstreet Clinic. (Back, L-R): Gordon Higgins, Hall County Schools Director of Community Relations & Athletics; Shanna Cronic, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic; Shelley Davis,Junior League of Gainesville Hall County. The October 5 meeting will feature a discussion on employee wellness programs by Holmes Marchman, MD, Medical Director, Longstreet Clinic, P.C. and Jullie King, MBA, SPHR, Director of Community Development & HR.

Beautification Committee

The Greater Hall Chamber's Beautification Committee recently gathered at Smithgall Woodland Gardens for an update from Mildred Fockele, Horticulture Director for Atlanta Botanical Gardens and Smithgall Woodland Gardens. Smithgall Woodland Garden is a 168-acre satellite garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Gainesville where collections of trees and shrubs are grown and studied. Charles and Lessie Smithgall of Gainesville donated the land to the Garden in 2000. The Committee is seeking volunteers for one meeting or for the committee's year-long activities! Upcoming meetings: October 12 at Elachee Nature Science Center and November 9 at the Georgia Forestry Commission Office in Lula. Details: Robin Halstead, 770-532-6206 or email: [email protected]

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Owner Gary Haynes, Store Manager Ron Hahne and Mayor of Gainesville Ruth Bruner cut ribbon at Yonah Burger, 1191 Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville. The new restaurant opened in July, and the original store in Cleveland has been serving its "made fresh to order” meals for 40 years. Meats are fresh daily, and all combo meals include burger, fries, and a drink. Homemade buttermilk biscuits made every day and ready by 6:00 am! 770-534-1991. yonahburger.com

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Pastor Jerry Leaphart cuts ribbon at Kids of Covenant Childcare and Development Center in Flowery Branch. The center is based on a quality care environment that fosters safety, health and learning through physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. The program and instructors invite a forward-focused classroom experience engaging children in growing and learning with challenging curriculum and biblical principals. Schedule a visit to see the program in action. Enroll before November 10th and receive the fourth week free. Kids of Covenant, 5818 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 678-769-5327. kidsofcovenant.com

Kids of Covenant ChildcareCutting ribbon is Chuck Fulmer, pharmacist and CEO of Partners In Care Compounding Pharmacy. He is a third generation pharmacist and first in Georgia to obtain a Fellowship from the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists, with they highest in quality control standards and sanitation before and after compounding. All chemicals are scanned into the computer and finished products are quarantined until a second technician verifies the product meets formula specifications and each dosage form is consistent. Patients are assured their custom individualized medication ordered by their physician received from Partners In Care meets their needs. Partners In Care, Inc., 2551 Limestone Park, Suite 2, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-536-9805. picrx.com

Patrick McCabe cuts ribbon at Cactus Car Wash in Gainesville. Cactus sets the highest standard of quality, comfort and customer service in full-service car washing and detailing. The lobby has a southwestern theme for you to enjoy while catching up on current events on TV, or relaxing with a cup of cappuccino from the coffee bar. You may also explore the Internet using the courtesy Internet access while you wait. Cactus Car Wash is named as “Best Car Wash” in Atlanta by both Atlanta Magazine and Creative Loafing. Cactus Car Wash, 950 McEver Rod Extension, Gainesville, GA 30504. 678-450-7277. cactuscarwash.com

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Wray Russell is a partner with B2B CFO®, the largest CFO firm in the United States. It was recently named a Blue Ribbon winner by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in the 2011 Small Business of the Year category. The firm provides chief financial officer services in the following areas: banking and lending relationships, financial & strategic planning, profit improvement, cash flow projections, expense reduction, working capital improvement, gross profit optimization, timely and accurate financial statements and successful exit strategies. 404-915-8414. b2bcfo.com/partners/wrayrussell/

B2B CFOJennifer Zody, president of ACT Financial Services cuts ribbon. The Gainesville firm provides accounting, consulting and tax services to small businesses, individuals and non-profit organizations throughout Northeast Georgia. New business start-up services include accounting system selection and setup, and registration with federal and state tax agencies. ACT can fill a wide range of accounting needs, including: general ledger clean-up, on-site training, temporary write-up services, monthly reconciliations and monthly, quarterly and year-end tax services. 678-617-2054. actfsi.com

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Affinis HospiceRoxann Bradford2465 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 110Gainesville, GA 30501(678) 989-0981- Non-profit/Healthcareaffinishospice.org

Bill Worley PlumbingBill Worley2427 Hiton WayGainesville, GA 30501(770) 536-1882- Plumbing

Builders Floor Covering & Tile - Bryan Ahreus1382 Buford Hwy, Suite 101Buford, GA 30518(770) 945-4097- Floor Coveringgetnewfloorstoday.com

Classic Painting Inc.Joe Long1963 Delta Drive, Unit 200Gainesville, GA 30501(770) 534-0417- Paint Contractorclassicpaintinginc.com

Computerized Payroll Solutions, Inc.Christy Krummert3739 Beaver Creek RdGainesville, GA 30506(678) 234-9383- Financial/Payroll Servicescpspayroll.com

Copia Limousine3789 Hardy RoadGainesville, GA 30506(404) 310-6957- Limousine Servicecopialimo.com

CORTRobin Crick1641 Cobb Pkwy SMarietta, GA 30060(678) 909-0170- Retail/Furniture Rentcort.com

Edward Jones/ Kevin Clary 439 Green Street, NWGainesville, GA 30503(770) 534-1220edwardjones.com

Gainesville Eye Assoicates Dr. Stephen J Farkas2061 Beverly RoadGainesville, GA 30501(770) 532-4444- Medical/Optometrygainesvilleeye.com

Genevieve Sprabery2611 Kensington AlleyGainesville, GA 30504(228) 493-4435- Individual Member

Global IT Department, LLCSherry Ridgway999 Chestnut Street, Suite 14Gainesville, GA 30501(678) 971-4193- Information Technologyglobalitdepartment.com

Greg Ward2178 W Berkshire LaneHanford, CA 93230(559) 816-3618- Individual Member

Hall Book ExchangeMyra Meade1854 Thompson Bridge RdGainesville, GA 30501(770) 532-6693- Book Storehallbookexchange.com

Home: Living in North GeorgiaTracy Wingate8043 Sleepy Lagoon WayFlowery Branch, GA 30542(770) 686-6295- Advertising/Magazinehomemagazinenorthgeorgia.com

iCard Now, Inc. Sean Johnsen2490 Hilton Drive, Suite BGainesville, GA 30501(770) 534-2273- Business Service /Printingicardnow.com

Kids of Covenant Childcare and Development CenterPastor Jerry Leaphart5818 Atlanta HwyFlowery Branch, GA 30542(770) 943-0292- Childcare Serviceskidsofcovenant.com

Lanier DentalElizabeth Witcher, D.M.D.819 Thompson Bridge RdGainesville, GA 30501(770) 535-8900- Dentistrylanierdental.com

Laurie Scales6100 Back Bay CirFlowery Branch, GA 30542(770) 696-7329- Individual Memberlscales.myrandf.com

Line-X of LanierJayme Meadows2312 Browns Bridge RoadGainesville, GA 30504(770) 535-2611- Automotive Accessoriesline-x.com

Moonpie's Sporting GoodsMike Wilson195 Pearl Nix Pkwy, Suite 2Gainesville, GA 30501(770) 538-2990- Retail/Sporting Goods

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of North GeorgiaTerry Humphrey2140 Hilton Dr, Suite DGainesville, GA 30501(770) 718-1063 - Plumbing

North Georgia Pediatric DentistryDr. Chris Halper2695 Old Winder HwyBraselton, GA 30517(770) 965-2340- Dentistry Pediatricstartlifesmiling.com

The Norton AgencySherry Myers3747 Cochran RoadGainesville, GA 30506(770) 654-3232- Real Estatesherrymyers.com

O'Reilly Auto PartsRufino Velaquez3462 Winder HwyFlowery Branch, GA 30542(770) 287-3187- Automobile Parts/Suppliesoreillyauto.com

Peckerwood FarmsBeth Buffington Weikel3803 Holly Springs RoadGillsville, GA 30543(770) 536-4795- Agriculture

Premiere Building Mainte-nance Co.Tom Poovey1416 McCalla AvenueKnoxville, TN 37915- Janitorial Servicespremierebuilding.com

Pud's Place John Roberts2125 Wilson DrGainesville, GA 30507(678) 316-6774- Restaurant and Catering

Richard Riley230 Dixon DriveGainesville, GA 30501(770) 532-6967- Individual Member

Smokehouse BBQ & Cater-ing, Inc.Rae Rogers3205 Atlanta HighwayGainesville, GA 30507(770) 536-7971- Restaurant and Catering Smokehousebbqandcatering.com

Super Tee'sAugie Bazemore791 Hospital DriveGainesville, GA 30501(931) 636-6715- T-shirt Printingidotees.com

Susan Rogers Travels / Boomers & Beyond Travel Group - Susan Rogers3146 Camp Branch RdBuford, GA 30519(770) 560-2411- Travel Agentsusanrogerstravels.com

TailwaggersMary Lawrence2380 Murphy BlvdGainesville, GA 30504(770) 532-1917- Pet Boarding/Servicestailwaggersga.com

The Dance CompanyDenise Kiser3292 Thompson Bridge Road, Box 362Gainesville, GA 30501(770) 534-9667- Recreationthedancecompany.info

TRW AutomotiveCarly Bohrer5531 Rafe CourtFlowery Branch, GA 30542(770) 965-5750- Manufacturertrwauto.com

USA Mobile Drug TestingKathleen Hardrick6438 Dawson Blvd, Suite DNorcross, GA 30093(770) 715-4771- Drug TestingUSAMDT.com/NE_Georgia

Victoria Giesegh2654 Westview CirGainesville, GA 30506(727) 510-7843- Individual Member

Warren S. Minton, DDS1208 Sherwood ParkSuite BGainesville, GA 30501(770) 532-4419- Dentistry drwarrensminton.com

(New Members as of 9/20/2011.)

To join the Greater Hall Chamber or learn about benefits, call Membership Coordinator Kara Matter, 770-532-6206. Email:[email protected] or visit greaterhallchamber.com and join online!

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(L-R): Mark Boggs, Milton Martin Honda; Shelley Davis and Tim Evans, Greater Hall Chamber; Andi Farmer and Butch Miller, Milton Martin Honda; Kit Dunlap, President/CEO, Greater Hall Chamber. Sponsored by Milton Martin Honda and WDUN Radio,the South Hall Business Coalition meeting featured an economic update by Tim Evans, Chamber VP of Economic Development. The next meeting on Tuesday, October 18 will be held at the Atlanta Falcons Football Complex and include a 2011 Falcons Football Update. Space limited. Reservations: Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]. Online reservations: greaterhallchamber.com

South Hall Business Coalition

Jules Ciotta of MoCom Associatespresented the recent seminar on customer service to over 112 people. Small Business Success Seminars are sponsored by United Community Bank and Jacobs Media and are free for Chamber members. The

October 11th program "The Benefits of an Employee Wellness Program" will be presented by Jullie King of The Longstreet Clinic. Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]. Online: greaterhallchamber.com

Small Business Success Seminar

VISION 2030 has launched a new website through the work of FullMedia, a Gainesville-based web design and internet marketingfirm. (L-R): Davis White,President, Full Media, CEO Kris Nordholtz and VISION 2030 Executive Director Meg Nivens. The new site – vision2030.org – includes overviews on the program's 15 Big Ideas, the newly organized Board of Directors, featured projects with news, reports and updates.

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City 15 94,731 8 137,518 17 120,544 119 130,529 126 175,236

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Winners of THE GREAT RACE – Red Team (L-R): Kingsley Peeples, BatesCarter; Shae Whitmire, Whitmire Homes; Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint Design Center; Allana Cummings, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.; Sandra Gentry, Georgia Power; Karina Costantini, City of Gainesville; Emily Whitehead, Milton Martin Toyota; Shane Gaddy,Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC; Bill Youngblood, Right At Home.

The Leadership Hall County class took part in a successful day-long retreat at Montara Farm in Clermont. Members of the class learned about their fellow class mates, their leadership style and the importance of understanding 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. Through the activities the class bonded as a group and learned about trust and teambuilding while having a great time together. Thank you Montara Farm for another great event and fantastic food!

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Partners in EducationCargill employees mentor students

Youth Leadership Hall

Staci Tunkel, Director of the Center Point Mentor Program, recently trained 15 Cargill employees to serve as mentors for Chicopee Woods Elementary. Cargill became a Partner in Education with Chicopee Woods in 2008. Facility Manager Dave Ellis helped to coordinate the training. “We have been involved with the mentor program at Chicopee Woods Elementary school over the years, but this year Principal Hank Ramey challenged us to support the needs of the students at Chicopee Woods even more. From the efforts of our Cargill Cares Committee and the personal commitment from each of our employee volunteers, I am proud of our site’s response and Cargill is more than happy to allow our employees the time each week to serve.”

According to a Gainesville-Hall County school counselor survey of 484 mentored students in 2010-11, 90% of the improved in academics, 85% increased school attendance, 91% exhibited enhanced bonding to school, 86% demonstrated better behavior and 91% improved peer relationships. “We are thrilled to have Cargill as a Partner in Education and could not be happier about their commitment to our students by serving as mentors. The kids really enjoy the one-on-one attention and the time they get with their Mentors,” states Leigh Caputo, Counselor at Chicopee Woods Elementary. “I feel so lucky that our school has this kind of support.”

For more on the Greater Hall Chamber Partners in Education program, contact Dana Miller, VP of Education, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]

Pud’s Place Restaurant has partnered with four Hall County elementary schools: White Sulphur, Sugar Hill, Tadmore and Myers. Officials recently met to discuss the Partners in Education agreement (L-R): Dana Miller, Chamber VP of Education; Beth Skarda,Principal, Sugar Hill Elementary; Beth Hudgins, Principal, Myers Elementary; Cheryl Roberts, Pud's owner; Robin Gower, Principal, Tadmore Elementary; Ann Murphey,Principal, White Sulphur Elementary; John Roberts, Pud's owner.

Pud’s is sponsoring a contest between schools with the winner receiving $500. Schools are challenged to eat at Pud’s Place, and the school with the highest total receipts wins! Each time you, a friend or relative makes a purchase, place the receipt in the box of the school you support. At the end of the contest, the first place winner will receive $500, 2nd place $250, 3rd place $100 and 4th place $50. Contest ends December 31. Pud's Place is located at Highway 129 at Wilson Street, 1.5 miles south of I-985 and serves breakfast and lunch. Hours: Tues-Friday 5:30 am-1:30 pm; Saturday, 7:00 am-1:00 pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Weekly results will be posted on the Pud’s Place Facebook page. Details: 678-316-6774.

Partners in EducationPud's Place Restaurant

All 58 Youth leadership Hall students gathered at Riverside Military Academy to learn about themselves and take part in a leadership evaluation: The Winning Colors,an assessment tool that allows participants to identify their behaviors in

terms of developing the four parts of self: the leadership part (Builder), the thinking part (Planner), the team-building part (Relater), and the action part of self (Adventurer). The class participated in team building exercises led by Kevin Lloyd, Laurelwood, and experienced Riverside's indoor Marksmanship Training Range and indoor 30 foot rappel tower. Many thanks to Sgt. Jeff Chandler for facilitating the program, Riverside Military Academy for hosting the group, and Tim Bunch, Longstreet Café, for breakfast.

(L-R): Chicopee Woods Elementary Principal Hank Ramey with Cargill employees Dave Ellis, Donna Turner, Amy Ferguson, Nancy Henry, Sandhya Das, Doug Harris, Sandy Harrison, Sharel Stowe, Luther Giles, and Jessie Gonzalez of Center Point Mentoring.

Small Business Success Seminar Tuesday, October 11

The Benefits of an Employee Wellness Program by Jullie King, Longstreet Clinic

7:45 - 9:00 a.m. – ChamberSponsored by Jacobs Media and

United Community Bank

HealthSmart Wellness ExpoWednesday, October 12

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ExpoGeorgia Mountains Center

Expo is Free & Open to the Public

South Hall Business CoalitionTuesday, October 18

Atlanta Falcons Football Update8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Falcons Complex in Flowery BranchSponsored by Milton Martin Honda

and WDUN Radio

Business After Hours Tuesday, October 25

Sponsored by RegionsNew Branch on E.E. Butler Pkwy

in Downtown Gainesville5:00 - 7:00 p.m

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