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2 — The Times-Herald — 2008 Chamber Annual Report

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As Coweta County faces its share of the current global economicchallenge, area businesses are looking for ways to operate moreefficiently, plan more effectively, and identify opportunities that oftenemerge in “down” times. How well our businesses fare has a directimpact on how Coweta County as a whole weathers this challengingperiod.

Fortunately, Coweta businesses have a strong resource at the ready tosupply the networking opportunities, training, and advocacy that canhelp them survive and thrive in almost any economy — the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is a central resource forsome of the best thinking about business operations, economicdevelopment, and community building from local and national experts.When businesses are engaged in the Chamber, they’re part of apowerful engine for maintaining and improving the quality of life for allCoweta residents.

So, as you look ahead into 2009 and beyond, we encourage you to“Think Chamber” — as a partner for your business success and as anasset for our entire community. We’re a great resource, and we’recommitted to serving Coweta County. Together, we’ve got what it takesto succeed in 2009 and enjoy economic prosperity far into the future.

Phil Aaron Candace LaForgeState Farm Insurance Chamber President2008 Chamber Chair

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Why Your Chamber Should Be Top-of-MindOur Mission

Promote an environment in which Chamber members and the community can realize economic prosperity.

How we make a differencen By delivering valuable services to our members that keep

them informed and connected to our communityn By setting high standards and cultivating strong leadership

inside and outside the Chambern By supporting economic development in Coweta Countyn By advocating for Coweta County in the region and at the

state level

Why businesses thinkwe’re a smart investmentSimply put, the Chamber helpsbusinesses become more prosperous.Our programs, information sharing,coalition-building, advocacy andnetworking opportunities areunequalled in Coweta County. TheChamber is the only local,comprehensive, one-stop resource forgrowing a business, spurring individualcareers, and contributing to the overalleconomic prosperity and well-being ofour community.

Most of us here in CowetaCounty benefit in some wayfrom the Chamber ofCommerce, even if we don’trealize it. When you go intoyour favorite restaurant,bookstore or boutique, lookand see if you can find aChamber of Commercemember decal. If you see one,it likely means that thebusiness you choose to dobusiness with is one that caresa great deal about ourcommunity and wants to seeour county grow and prosperin a way that’s wise and well-thought-out. That Chambermember logo also indicatesthat the business you visit ismost likely led by people whounderstand that there is astrong connection betweenwhat is best for the communityat large and what is best forthe businesses that thrivethere.

In other words, when youpatronize a business that is amember of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber ofCommerce, you’re taking partin a team effort of communitysupport that is much broaderthan what you may see.Chamber Members know thatwe’re all in this economytogether — and they wouldn’thave it any other way.

If you have a business that isnot a member of the Chamber,

How will YOU ‘Think Chamber’? I heartily invite you to join us in2009. And as you makechoices each day about thebusinesses you visit, Iencourage you to “ThinkChamber.” It’s a great way tosupport this community we allshare!

Jan AlligoodGeorgia Power Company

2009 Chamber Chair Jan Alligood


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2008 Chamber Accomplishments — The Year in Review

EconomicProsperity

Developed EconomicPlanning Tool forCoweta Created and gave acomprehensive planning tool tothe county to aid in projectingfuture growth issues and financialposition in county.

Gathered and SharedEconomic Data Conducted an economicassessment of the current statusof the county and hosted anEconomic Summit to shareassessment results.

SupportedEntrepreneurs Featured presentations by 10Coweta entrepreneurs at EarlyBird Forums. Launched theWomen’s ETC! program and theExecutive Women's program,highlighted by a presentation by

Dr. Stephanie Burns, President,CEO, and Chairman of the Boardof Dow Corning.

Offered BusinessPerspective on a PublicReferendum Supported the passage of theseven-day alcohol sales SpecialReferendum. The Chamber basedits support on its core mission —to promote an environment inwhich Chamber members and thecommunity can realize economicprosperity. Also, partnered withthe Newnan Convention Authorityto gather data to assess thefinancial feasibility of constructinga conference center complex inthe City of Newnan.

Marketing &Membership

Explored the Needs ofIndustry SectorsHosted a series of industryroundtable discussions during2008 to learn about the challenges

and opportunities facing eachsector. Featured industriesincluded: Hospitality, Financial,Retail, Real Estate/Developers,Manufacturing and Healthcare.

Provided ValuableTrainingOffered professional training,targeted to entrepreneurs, in theareas of networking andcustomer service to help addvalue to our members’ bottomline.

Created Easier DuesPayment Options Made it easier for members tomanage cash flow by breakingmembership dues into smallpayments through a monthly bankdraft option.

OrganizationalPerformance

Began Facility Upgrades Renovated a meeting room in theChamber building as a first step

toward refurbishing this veryimportant, 20-year old communityasset and ensuring that it cancontinue to be a place of pride forour members and community.

Invested in Member-Centric Software Focused on increasing value tomembers by transitioning to asoftware program that adds newmember-serving tools to the

Chamber website, including theHot Deals Member Marketplaceand job postings.

Celebrated our 60thAnniversary Celebrated six decades of solidperformance and marked theanniversary with the creation ofthree new awards: ProsperityAward, Volunteer of the Year, andAmbassador of the Year.

2008 was a banner year for the Chamber. We honed our internal operations while creating more and better resources forour members and digging deep into issues that matter for Coweta’s future. Here is a quick look at the year’s “Top 10”:

The 2008ShareholderCelebration

marked a hugemilestone for theChamber � our

60th anniver-sary. More than

200 memberscelebrated themoment at the

Coweta CountyFairgrounds and

ConferenceCenter.


It’s a Jungle In There: The 2008 �Grand Adventure� took the Chamber�s traditional bowlingfundraiser to new heights by highlighting the new glow-in-the-dark mini golf course atJunction Lanes. 20 teams raised almost $10,000 for the Chamber�s operating fund.

Chamber Events

High Noon: For a fast, efficient way to build networks andmeet new contacts, there�s nothing better way thanNetworking at Noon. This monthly �speed networking� eventhosted more than 300 people in 2008.

BigExpo! The 2008 BigExpo, held at The Summit Healthplex, sold out in record time. No wonder,with so many high-caliber Coweta businesses there to highlight their products and services!

Alive After Five: For many, the best networking happensover food and cocktails. The Chamber�s monthly BusinessAfter Hours brought hundreds of members and guests out tothe 12 local businesses that served as hosts during the year.

Leadership Abounds: Eighteen Coweta citizens graduatedin the 2008 class of Leadership Coweta, armed with newknowledge about what makes up our county�s quality of lifeand ready to do their part to preserve and enhance it.

Celebrating 60Years:The 2008

ShareholderCelebration

marked a hugemilestone for theChamber � our

60th anniversary.More than 200members cele-

brated themoment at the

Coweta CountyFairgrounds and

ConferenceCenter.


Members in the Know:The Chamber communi-cated with its membersthrough its monthly QuickConnect newsletter, keep-ing members up-to-dateabout important and timelyevents.

Eggs & Issues: Politics andpolicy took center stage atthe Chamber�s periodic Eggs& Issues breakfast forums.

Money From the Sky: The

Chamber�s 2008annual Golf Classic

at Canongate atWhite Oak in May

featured somethingnew: a golf-ballsdropped from a

helicopter in a rafflewith a grand prize

of $1,000 cash andtwo round-trip

tickets on AirTran.

Legislative Roundtables:United States Senator JohnnyIsakson was the featured pre-senter at the Chamber�s annu-al Legislative Roundtable inAugust. The LegislativeRoundtable offers Coweta citi-zens as chance to meet andhear directly from public ser-vants in an intimate venue.

Entrepreneurial Early Birds: The Chamber�smonthly Early Bird Forums featured presentationsfrom leading Coweta entrepreneurs in 2008, as partof our special �Prosperity Series.�

Big Questions Answered at Big “O”: Every quarter in 2008, new members tothe Chamber asked questions and learned all of the benefits of membershipat the Big �O� New Member Orientation.

A Cut Above the Rest: Piedmont Physicians Group was voted the 2008 Chamber Memberof the Year by their peers for their contributions to the community.

It Pays to Play: The Chamber�s 2008 annual Golf Classic, which hosted 200 players and 100exhibitors and raised a total of $50,000 for the Chamber�s operating fund. A member of Dr. MichaelRayburn�s team, above, won the grand prize for the golf ball drop.


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With over a century of service, Newnan Utilities looks forward to our continued partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Newnan and Coweta County.

A&A Custom Imprinting, Inc.ADP (Automatic Data Processing)Addresses of DistinctionAerotekAflac – Donna ThomasAlexander CommunitiesAllstate Insurance-Raymond HuffAlterra NetworksAmerican Office Products &

PrintersApplied Industrial TechnologiesArtisan Jewelry CompanyAsian ChefBenevestco, Inc.Biz Magazine Resources for

EntrepreneursBlalock LakesBloodhound Investigative

Services, Inc.BodyPlexBrandAffix, LLCBruster's Ice Cream / Nathan'sBug Busters USABuilding SpecialtiesHarvey BurgerBusiness Essentials, LLCBuzzzz'N Magazines - Jarrard &

CompanyCW Solutions, Inc.Camp Kids AcademyCardinal SanitationCardiovascular Consultants of

Georgia, P.C.Carter Langley DesignCharter Schools USA - GeorgiaCity of GrantvilleCountrywide Bank, FSBCoweta County Convention &

Visitors BureauCoweta County Republican PartyCoweta Machine & Fabrication,

Inc.Coweta-Fayette EMC Natural GasCreative Awards, LLCCrossroads Chiropractic - A

Family Wellness CenterCurvesD. R. Horton, Inc.DeWitt & Company, Inc.Dental Care Center of Newnan

Design & SublimationDiscountCall.com, Inc.Divine By DesignDynamic Edge Technologies, Inc.Edible ArrangementsElite Social Planning, LLCFamily Friend Animal Hospital &

Pet Lodge, PCFantastic SamsFlava D'LiteGeneral Nutrition CentersGandy GloverGroup O Companies-Packaging

DivisionHappy Ending Barber SalonHastings EntertainmentHealey Weatherholtz

Properties/Peachtree CityMarketplace

Healthfield HospiceHigh Desert PromotionsHome Helpers of GA & ALHooters of America, Inc.Hudson Properties, Inc.Huntington Learning CenterIcon RestorationInches-A-WeighJava Tropico Coffee HouseJ.K. Boatwright & Co., PCJen-Tek GraphicsJoe Griffin Body Shop, Inc.Eileen Evans Realty Inc., Keller

Williams Realty ConnectionsKenWen Designs, Inc.Knox Co., Inc.Kool Kidz Foundation, Inc.La HaciendaLeFleur Florist and DesignLily Pad Consignment, LLCLion's Den Portable ToiletsMaMa Lucia's RestaurantMaacoMaguire's Family & FriendsMary Kay Cosmetics – Amy

Biendicho Mathnasium of NewnanMcDonald'sWei McDonaldMcNeal Family FoundationMotel 6

Mr. T's Cleaning ServiceMy Chef Mel, Inc.My Father's House Foundation,

Inc.Nanston Dental Group, PCNewnan Classical School, Inc.Newnan Computers, LLCNewnan MRINewnan-Coweta Lions ClubNi's Oriental BuffetNuLinkO'Reilly Auto PartsOnboard NowPaper Moon Productions, Inc.Peachtree Marketing Group, LLCPhillips DentalPiedmont Physicians GroupPrecision GradingProMo Colors, Inc.Processing SolutionsProfessional Consultants, Inc.Quality Insurance ConceptsQuantum Commercial Real EstateRBC BankReady Mix USARed Door InteriorsRedeemed Family Worship CenterResolve Pest Control, Inc.Ronny D. Jones Enterprises, Inc.Russom Trucking, Inc.SOURCE Care ManagementSavannah CourtScanlon Engineering Services, Inc.Schachle Benefit Services, Inc.Score Indoor SportsSentry Anesthesia ManagementSentry Medical BillingService Master Total CleanServproSew Exclusive Embroidery, LLCShane's Rib ShackShenandoah Electrical Services,

Inc.Sherwin Williams #2562Sherwin Williams #2973Simply Sweet SuppliesSmile Center of FayetteSoutheast AwningsState Farm Insurance CompaniesRonnie Lewis State Farm Agency

Stillwood Farms ApartmentsSummit Healthplex PharmacyTexas RoadhouseThe Preserve at Greison TrailThe UPS StoreThe Weinmeister Company Home

Design CenterTneve, Inc.Tokyo Japanese SteakhouseRobin TornowTradewind, LLCTreasured Visions PhotographyTri-State Realty Group, LLCTwo Men and a TruckUnihealth Source NewnanUnited Hospice NewnanUnited RentalsValpakVisiting Angels

Von SalonVulcan Materials CompanyWOW Advertising.NetWalker Roll-Off, Inc.Meriwether County Hospital

AuthorityWave Consulting, LLCWells Fargo Home MortgageWest Central Technical CollegeWest Georgia Fellowship of

Christian AthletesWest Georgia Sleep Disorders

CenterWestlake Design StudioWilliam Wood Building Business

Solutions, Inc.Wm. J. Redmond & Son, Inc.Your Chef To Go, Inc.Zaxby's

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In 2008, the economy was atthe forefront for everyone,including the Chamber ofCommerce. We helped localbusinesses and policymakersshare information about short-term economic conditionswhile keeping a focus on ourcounty’s long-term economicpotential.

Addressing theNeeds of LocalBusinesses

The Chamber’s series ofIndustry Roundtables, heldthroughout 2008, brought rep-resentatives together to dis-cuss current challenges,advantages to doing businessin Coweta County, and theirconcerns and hopes for thefuture. Roundtable groupsincluded financial services,“big-box” retail, independentretail, hospitality, real estate,manufacturing and healthcare.While all groups shared con-cerns about the economy, theywere also extremely positiveabout the nature of consumersin Coweta County and therelationships they formed withresidents. Participants werealso interested in pursuingresponsible, well-planneddevelopment to accommodateCoweta’s growth. The execu-tive summary is available atwww.newnancowetachamber.org.

UnderstandingCoweta’s EconomicPotential

To be good stewards of oureconomy, we must understandour assets, our challenges,and — most importantly —our potential. In October, theChamber hosted an EconomicSummit, featuring William H.Fruth, an economist fromPOLICOM Corporation. Mr.Fruth shared data he collectedabout the Coweta Countyeconomy and how it com-pared to other areas in thestate and the nation. He alsoshared recommendationsabout how Coweta Countycan successfully grow itseconomy. (His presentation isavailable on the Chamberwebsite. The POLICOM studywas sponsored by Atlanta GasLight, AT&T, Coweta-FayetteEMC, Georgia Power andNewnan Utilities.

Creating MarketingOpportunities forMembers

The Chamber always looks forways to help membersincrease their potential for mar-keting their businesses. In

2008, we introduced a particu-larly effective tool via theChamber website — an onlinemarketplace where memberscan communicate directly withone another about their prod-ucts and services. The newfeature also includes a jobslisting, where members can

find qualified employees tohelp grow their businesses.And as always, the Chamberprovided unparalleled network-ing opportunities for business-es of all sizes, as describedthroughout this report.

The Chamber plays a leader-

ship role for Coweta business-es and residents on manyfronts. Whether you’re passion-ate about long-range planningfor economic growth, or wantimmediate access to the peo-ple and tools that help busi-nesses succeed, it pays to“Think Chamber!”

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Platinum: Ashley Park, MediaProduction Group,Canongate Golf Clubs,Newnan Utilities

Gold: Pattillo, SouthTowneMotors of Newnan, Bank ofCoweta

Silver: Cargill, Crain-Headley,Forestar Real Estate Group,Georgia Power, Piedmont

Physicians Group, WestCentral Technical College,Yamaha, Five StarRenovation, Pope and Land

Bronze: Alterra Networks,Beck Building Services,Cardiovascular Consultantsof Georgia, PC, Sign &Graphic Solutions, WOWAdvertising.Net

Enhanced Investors

Phil Aaron, Chair, State Farm InsuranceJan Alligood, Chair-Elect Georgia Power Michael Bass, Piedmont Newnan HospitalWillie Boyd, Community LeaderLarry Callahan, Pattillo Bradley Down, CargillBuddy Evans, Summit Family YMCAKen Guerra, Canongate Golf ClubsRyan Huber, Out-MED, LLCVicki Kaiser, Piedmont HealthcareSteve Mader, SouthTowne Motors of Newnan

Dennis McEntire, Newnan UtilitiesGrant Grimes, Forestar Real Estate GroupMark Fritz, Bank of CowetaCandace LaForge, Newnan-Coweta Chamber Michael Rayburn, Michael L. Rayburn, DDS, PCMarlene Rhodes, McIntosh Commercial BankRyan Roberts, Thomas Enterprises, Inc.Craig Ruby, Sign and Graphics SolutionsMark Whitlock, Central Educational

Center/West Central Technical College

2008 Board of Directors

Phil Aaron, State FarmInsurance, Golf Classic

Dee Dee Bogolin, J. SmithLanier, Leadership Coweta

Larry Callahan, Pattillo,Economic Prosperity

Reta Origer, Country Inn andSuites, AmbassadorsChair

Jenny Fritz, SouthernCommunity Bank,BigExpo

Todd Hall, Delta CommunityCredit Union, PublicPolicy

Maryann Bell, Coweta-Fayette EMC, BowlingTournament

Vicki Kaiser, PiedmontHealthcare, Membership &Marketing Chair

Mark Fritz, Bank of Coweta,Entrepreneurs in Thrive inCoweta Chair

Committee ChairsMichael Bass, Piedmont

Newnan Hospital,OrganizationalPerformance Committee

Michael Whiteside, Coweta-Fayette EMC (retired),Vision 2020 SteeringCommittee

Sharon Alexander, SweetSensations, Women’sETC.

ChamberStaff Team

Executive Assistant &Receptionist, ValerieWard

Membership SalesCoordinator, CissyWilkinson

Event Coordinator, MonicaMillians

Technology Coordinator,Mary Tomlinson

Membership, Marketing andCommunications VicePresident, Lesley Barber

President, Candace LaForge


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Congratulations to 2008 Award WinnersChamber’s 2008

Volunteer of the YearSherry Mitchell is an individual thathas made a significant impact inmany ways. She exudes energy,passion and commitment andembraces each challenge with amantra that is best described asdoing “Whatever it Takes” bygoing above and beyond theimaginable. She tirelessly con-nects our Chamber members toeach other and our resources

2008 Ambassador

of the YearMitchell Hecht was selected asthe 2008 Ambassador of the Year.He is an individual that consistent-ly gives of his time and his peersknow him as one of the mostdependable volunteers. This pastyear he accepted the opportunityto co-chair one of the Chamber'smost important committees —Networking at Noon. He wasinstrumental in its success andhas done an outstanding job. Hehas led the group through reor-ganization and helped re-focusthe Ambassador’s efforts.

Chamber Member ofthe Year: PiedmontPhysicians GroupChamber Member of the Yearaward recognized a businessthat has contributed to thegrowth and prosperity of theChamber community. This is thefirst year to present this presti-gious award.

Through an extensive nominationprocess, the recipient wasselected by their peers.From participation in events toinvesting people, time and finan-cial resources.,PPG remains avital force in the Chamber ofCommerce. They utilize theChamber’s marketing opportuni-ties to expand their visibility asthey continue to grow. Theirinternal expectation is somethingwe can all learn from. They arecommitted to being activeChamber members. Simply put,they live “Think ChamberMembers First.”

Chairman’s AwardBradley Down is best known forhis unwavering support anddedication to the Chamber ofCommerce. He personally madethe Chamber his priority by reg-ularly flying across country inorder to make a Board Meeting.He is best known for his zest forlife and his ability to draw atten-tion to the elephant in theroom.He has served on theBoard six years, unconditionally.

Lynda Wolters embodies themessage of Winston Churchillwhich says, “we make a living bywhat we do, but we make a life bywhat we give.” We are all blessedby working with this individualthat offers so much of her self bybeing consistently proactive anddependable. Words like compas-sionate, sincere and caring cometo mind that define her uniquepersonality.

2008 Prosperity AwardWinners

Piedmont Newnan Hospital forinvesting significantly in the com-munity. Our community is veryexcited by the prospect of being aregional healthcare facility. Thisstate of the art facility is expectedto bring much anticipated medicalservices and employment oppor-tunities.

Main Street Newnan for promot-ing a thriving downtown businesscommunity. We are fortunate tohave an organization which gen-erates publicity and interest in ourcommunity. We applaud the staffand volunteers of Main StreetNewnan for their outstandingefforts.

Central Educational Center forensuring a viable 21st Centuryworkforce. We are blessed tohave CEC in our community

working with industry to meet thecurrent and future needs of ourbusinesses.

Grenzebach Corporation forinvesting in the communitythrough expansion. In 1990,Grenzebach Corporation’s facilitywas 6,000 square feet. With theirexpansion of their Newnan facility,Grenzebach is now 125,000square feet of manufacturing andoffice space.

Rite Aid Distribution for investingin the community through expan-sion. Rite Aid currently servicesmore than 200 stores from theirCoweta locations and is one ofCoweta’s top 25 taxpayers.

Yokogawa Corporation for invest-ing in the community throughexpansion. Yokogawa recentlycelebrated 27 years in CowetaCounty. Yokogawa’s estimatedimpact during the past 27 years is$2.5 billion. Yokogawa has recent-ly experience a period of tremen-dous growth with the refurbish-ment of a new state-of-the-artengineering facility, the Atlantaengineering center.

Dillards’ for enhancing the com-munity’s quality of life. Dillard’s isthe key anchor store for AshleyPark that continues to draw peo-ple and businesses to our region.We appreciate their continuing

efforts to utilize local merchantsand citizens to support our localeconomy by “Thinking Coweta”first.

Redneck Gourmet for investing inthe community through expan-

sion. This home-grown local busi-ness branched out this past yearwithin community by opening theirsecond location in Senoia. Weappreciate their efforts whichenhance the quality of life of ourresidents and visitors.

2008Chairmanof theBoard PhilAaronpresentsSherryMitchelltheVolunteerof the Yearaward.


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