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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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Thursday, December 8Eggs & Issues

Tuesday, December 13Small Business Success Seminar

Thursday, December 15South Hall Business Coalition

Lt. Governor Casey Cagleand the Gainesville-Hall County legislative delegation

49th Georgia Senate District State Senator Butch Miller

26th Georgia House DistrictRep. Carl Rogers

27th Georgia House DistrictRep. Doug Collins

31st Georgia House DistrictRep. Tommy Benton

25th Georgia House District(TBD – Runoff on December 6)

Thursday, December 87:30 - 9:00 a.m. • Gainesville Civic Center

The Greater Hall Chamber's Annual Buy Local Business Expo is Thursday, January 19 and will highlight the many great products and services that you can find right here at home. Booth space and sponsorships are now available.

The Expo will be held in meeting rooms ABC at the Georgia Mountains Center from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. and will feature dozens of local businesses and non-profits. Business After Hours with food, drink and a cash bar coincides with the event from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Event Sponsors are AT&T Real Yellow Pages, Charter Business, Delta Community Credit Union, Milton Martin Honda, The Times and WDUN AM-FM Radio.

"We introduced the first Buy Local Business Expo two years ago, and the event has been a tremendous success. We are anticipating 60-70 exhibitors displaying a variety of business-to-business and business-to-consumer products and services. This is one networking event you'll not want to miss!" said Greater Hall Chamber Vice President of Membership Michelle Wiley.

Exhibits are $195 each for Chamber Members; $300 for Non-Members; $100 Non-Profits. Exhibits include a six (6) foot table, a table cloth, a table skirt and two chairs. Electricity is available for an extra $25 fee. For more information or to reserve your booth space, call Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]

Register Now for Booth Space!

Buy Local Business ExpoThursday, January 19, 2012

Georgia Mountains Center

EXPO 1:00-6:00 pm • BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 4:00-6:00 pm

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Just the other day, I was forwarded an email by my sister from a local in-dependent retailer. The message was strong and lured me into research-ing further. Carole Hudgins, owner of The Little Ladybug and origina-tor of the email, sent a cry for support. She urges current customers and prospective clients to take part in the 3/50 Project. The goal is simple: Ask consumers to frequent three local businesses they don’t want to see disappear, and to spend a very affordable $50 per month doing it.

The 3/50 Project is a viral Buy Local campaign that sprung from a simple blog post in March 2009, supporting independent, locally owned businesses. By educating consumers about the impact of their spend-ing habits, the Project's goal is to increase consumer spending in a way that delivers the greatest amount of financial benefit to local commu-nity economies. The Project's tag line, Saving the Brick and Mortars Our Nation is Built On, refers to its sole purpose – retention of locally owned, independent businesses, whose dollars provide a large portion of annual revenue critical to funding public resources and services.

Consumers are asked to think of three businesses they would miss if they disappeared, then return to them, with a reminder that those transactions are what keeps the doors open. The number 50 ties to the fact that if just half the employed U.S. population dedicated $50 of their current monthly spend-ing to locally owned independent businesses, more than $42.6 billion of revenue would be generated annually. The 3/50 Project message then explains that for every $100 spent in local, independent brick and mortar businesses, more than $68 returns to the local economy; when spent in a big box or chain, the amount drops to only $43. Spend it online, and unless you live in exactly the same com-munity as the e-tailer, nothing comes home.

I can think of three businesses right off the bat. And, supporting this Buy Local campaign is at the heart of the Chamber's mission. Over 85% of our members are small businesses. On January 19th, we'll support this campaign further by hosting the Buy Local Business Expo. Already, 30 companies have signed up as exhibitors, and we'll be promoting all the programs and services you can find right here at home.

This Holiday Season, and on through the year, let's get the word out and take part in the survival of the cornerstone of our local economy – our Brick and Mortars.

References: the350project.net; wikipedia.org

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Volume 17 Issue 12mcKemie West, editor • email: [email protected]

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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

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

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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

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Saving the Brick and Mortars

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

Jacobs, A Civic Leader Remembered Jay Jacobs followed in his father's footsteps and his grandfather's footsteps becoming the first third-gen-eration leader of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce this year. Jay's grandfather, John Jacobs, Sr., served as president of the Chamber in 1928. His father, John Jacobs, Jr., founder of WDUN Radio, Jacobs Media and Wide Travel served two terms as Chamber President/Chairman, first in 1956 and

again in 1970. Chamber associates and friends are remembering the media giant and community leader who died in November. Jacobs dedicated his life to serving his family, his country and the needs of the community. He was a WWII Veteran, Brenau University's longest serving Trustee (chair for 25 years), a 31-year trustee at Riverside Military Academy, Kiwanis Club leader, Jaycees president and help found the Northeast Georgia History Center. John Jacobs will be missed and remembered for all his ac-complishments but remembered most as a mentor and friend to many.

Greater Hall Chamber Chairman Jay Jacobs (left), Jacobs Media Corporation, with Chamber President/CEO Kit Dunlap and parents Martha and the late John Jacobs.

Jackson EMC received the highest numerical score among midsize utilities in the South region in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM. Study based on 98,562 online interviews ranking the 30 largest providers in the South (AL, AK, DC, FL, GA, LA, MS, NM, OK, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA).

Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in July 201- May 2011. Ypour experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

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ProCare Rx, a national pharmacy benefit management company, broke ground in late October on construction of the first of several buildings in the new ProCare Park corporate campus in Gainesville-Hall County. The initial facility, located on a 23-acre site fronting I-985 at Exit 20, is anticipated to be complete by summer 2012 and will house ProCare Rx’s almost 120 Georgia-based employees in the corporate headquarters, operations support and state-of-the-art data center.

“This is a long-term strategic move for us to relocate our corporate headquarters and the bulk of our operations to Gainesville-Hall County,” said Roger Burgess, co-founder of ProCare Rx. “As a national company, we need to be close to the assets of Metro-Atlanta, however it is important that we be in a community with its own sense of identity and a progressive attitude that supports our business growth.”

Founded in 1987, ProCare Rx administers and manages the prescription drug benefits for millions of members delivering significant cost savings to client groups including self-insured employer groups, hospices, workers comp plans, insurance companies and other managed care organizations.

On hand for the ground breaking ceremony was Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, stating “ProCare Rx is a leading performer in the management of pharmacy benefit pro-grams, and I am excited that the company and its founders are making this renewed long term commitment to do business and grow their future in Georgia.”

“Our success is determined by the talents of our people,” said Burgess. “By relocat-ing to Gainesville-Hall County, we are positioning ProCare Rx to retain and recruit the best talent in our industry with the quality of life supported by the lake, the mountains, the schools and the overwhelming sense of kindness we’ve found in be-ing welcomed by community leadership.”

Recruitment effort to bring the company to the area began in 2005 through the Greater Hall Chamber's Economic Development Division. During a group meeting, ProCare Rx officials shared their vision, and the City of Gainesville, Hall County, the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority worked together to support the creation of the new corporate campus.

“This is a business that recognizes the importance of people,” said Kit Dunlap, President and CEO of the Greater Hall Chamber. “ProCare Rx joins a growing list of national leaders in technology-based businesses that recruit and retain the best tal-ent in Gainesville-Hall County. ProCare Rx will be a company that helps brand this community with a prominent position on one of the most visible sites in the region.”

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ProCare Rx Ground BreakingProCare Rx'sRoger Burgess(below) addresses officials at the ground breaking ceremony for ProCare Park corporate headquarters and data center in Gainesville.

Pattillo Industrial Real Estate will begin construction on a new, 77,100 square-foot speculative building in Gainesville Business Park this month – the first spec building developed in Georgia in almost four years.

Larry Callahan, CEO, Pattillo Indus-trial Real Estate said, “Our firm will be making this investment in one of the hottest economic development markets in the Southeast. The Gainesville-Hall County market has demonstrated that demand by employers to access the skilled workforce drives demand for manufacturing space.”

The building, located on a 20-acre site at the park, will be expandable to 140,000 square feet. This will be the second building developed in the Gainesville Business Park since opening in March 2010. ZF Wind Power opened a 250,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing space in October 2011.

“Our public-private partnership with Pattillo continues to pay dividends for the area,” added Tim Evans, Vice President of Economic Development. “As much as 80% of our new business recruitment activity is focused on finding an existing build-ing. Our success has left available buildings very scarce in our market. This new building will enhance our ability to attract needed jobs to the region.”

Pattillo to construct new building

2012 Industry of the Year AwardsThe Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year Awards, honoring small, medium and large manufacturers/processors/distributors, will be presented at the Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, January 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Country Club. Nominations for 2012 Awards are now being accepted. Sponsored by Lanier Technical College. $35 Chamber Member; $50 Guests; $400 for a Table for Six (6). Make nominations and reservations online at greaterhallchamber.com or contact Jean McCullough, Project Manager, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]. greaterhallchamber.com

(L-R): Mike Giles and Abit Massey, Georgia Poultry Federation; Michael Wheeler,Hall County Extension Office; Bryan Tolar, Georgia AgriBusiness Council; Dennis Pitts, Lt. Governor Casey Cagel's office; Tom Oliver, Chairman, Hall County Commission; Billy Skaggs,Georgia Department of Agriculture. Michael Wheeler presented Guest Speaker Bryan Tolar with Proclaimation for Farm City Week in Gainesville-Hall County.

Celebrating Agriculture Industry

Rendering of Pattillo's new spec building.

AmericanSecurityShreddingrecently hosted the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Environmental Health& Safety Committee. (L-R): ShelleyDavis, Greater Hall Chamber VP of Existing Industry; BillNusbaum, Georgia Tech; Carroll Griffin, ZF Wind Power; Megan Martin and David Mills, American Security Shredding; Jessica Butzer, Brenau Catering; Steve Naughton.

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(L-R): Regions MarketPresident David Abee;Michael Fucito, Vice President Consumer Sales Manager; BillLampton, Championship Communication; BrianKovach, Regions Branch Manager, at the Business After Hours in October at the new main branch on the corner of Washington Street and E.E. Butler Parkway in Downtown Gainesville. Bill Lampton was winner of the bicycle giveaway during the event!

Business After Hours at Regions

Ag GA Farm Credit • AT&T • Chick-fil-A Stonebridge Crossing • Crystal Farms Avian Technologies • Delta Community Credit Union • Farm Bureau

Georgia Power • Hall County Soil & Water • Jacobs Media • Jackson EMC Lakeview Academy • Main Street Gainesville • MarJac

Mountain Fresh Creamery • Milton Martin Honda • Peckerwood Farms The Times • United Community Bank • WDUN AM-FM Radio

Thank You Event Sponsors

(L-R): Northeast Georgia Health System's Anthony Williamson,Vice President, Greater Braselton Development; Carol Burrell, President & CEO, Northeast Georgia Health System; Dr. Jack Chapman, Gainesville Eye Associates; Chad Bolton, Northeast Georgia Health System,at the Healthcare Committee's recent meeting and South Hall hospital update. The December 6th meeting "Models for Access to Primary & Specialty Care for the Uninsured" will be presented by Dr. Jack Chapman, Gainesville Eye Associates, and Cheryl Christian, Good News Clinics. Details: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]

South Hall Hospital Update

Environmental Health & Safety

(Clockwise from top): Lane Jones, Highland Mountain Water; Charles White; Randal Frost,Stewart, Melvin & Frost;Joyce Stephens, United Community Bank (event sponsor); Officer Joe Britte, Gainesville Police Department; Angela Thompson, Main Street Gainesville; Zack Tumlin, Turner, Wood & Smith. Don't miss the upcoming Small Business Success Seminar on December 13 at the Chamber!

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Tuesday, December 6Youth Leadership HallHealthcare/Community Service Program7:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Frances Meadows Center

Wednesday, December 7Healthcare CommitteeModels for Access to Primary & Specialty Care for the Uninsured presented by Dr. Jack Chapman, Gainesville Eye Associates, and Cheryl Christian, Good News Clinics8:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, December 7Leads Group11:30 a.m. – Turnstile Deli

Thursday, December 8Annual Eggs & Issues BreakfastFeaturing Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and the Hall County Legislative Delegation7:30 a.m. – Gainesville Civic Center

Thursday, December 8Leadership Hall County Law/Judicial Program7:30 a.m. – Gainesville Civic Center

Tuesday, December 13Small Business Success SeminarBuilding Your Business Success presented by Jeff Smith, ActionCOACH Atlanta7:45 - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, December 14Issues CommitteeCity of Gainesville - Comprehensive Plan Update - Pedestrian Bridge8:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, December 14Network Over Coffee8:30 - 9:30 a.m. – McDonald's Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville

Thursday, December 15South Hall Business CoalitionHall County Update by Tom Oliver, Chairman, Hall County Commission8:00 - 9:00 a.m. – The Oaks at Lanier Charter Career Academy

Thursday, December 15Chamber Executive Committee11:30 a.m. – Chamber

Tuesday, December 20VISION 2030 Board of Directors11:30 a.m. – Chamber

Note: No Greater Hall Chamber Board of Directors Meeting in DecemberNote: No Gainesville-Hall County Economic Development Council meeting in December

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

Tuesday, January 17: Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Chattahoochee Country Club Sponsored by Lanier Technical College

Thursday, January 19: Buy Local Business Expo & Business After Hours Expo: 1:00-4:00 p.m. – Business After Hours: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Georgia Mountains Center – Meeting Rooms ABC Sponsored by AT&T Real Yellow Pages, Charter Business, Milton Martin Honda, The Times, WDUN AM-FM Radio

Tuesday, February 14: South Hall Marketing Workshop Presented by Gordon Sawyer and the professionals at Red Clay Interactive 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. – The Oaks at Lanier Charter Career Academy

Friday, February 24: SAFE & GREEN Environmental & Safety Assembly 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Georgia Mountains Center

Wednesday, March 14: Annual GDOT Transportation Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Gainesville State College, Continuing Education Building

Wednesday, March 28: Job Fair & Career Expo 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Georgia Mountains Center Sponsored by Gainesville Employer Committee, Lanier Technical College, WDUN AM-FM Radio

2012 Chamber Events

Tuesday, December 137:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Greater Hall Chamber of CommerceFree for Members; $15 Non-MembersSponsored by United Community Bank and Jacobs Media

Building Your Business Success: Plan, Action, ResultsPresented by Jeff Smith, Partner & Executive Coach of ActionCOACH Atlanta, a busi-ness coaching firm that helps company executives grow their business and improve profit-ability through a set of strategic plans and systems. actioncoachatlanta.com. Details: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]. Online: greaterhallchamber.com

Small Business Success Seminar

Thursday, December 158:00-8:15 a.m. Networking • 8:15-9:00 a.m. ProgramLanier Charter Career Academy$5 Members • $15 Non-Members • Includes BreakfastSponsored by Milton Martin Honda and WDUN AM-FM Radio

Hall County Government UpdateTom Oliver, Chairman, Hall County Commission

Reservations: Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected] reservations for this event online: greaterhallchamber.com

South Hall Business Coalition

Buy Local Business ExpoThursday, January 191:00 - 6:00 p.m. Buy Local Business Expo

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Business After Hours

Business Exhibits • Prizes • FoodNetworking • Business After HoursRegister now for the area's largest business trade show. Exhibits, $195 Chamber Members; $300 non-members; $100 non-profits. Event Sponsors are AT&T Real Yellow Pages, Charter Business, Delta Community Credit Union, Milton Martin Honda, The Times and WDUN AM-FM Radio. For Exhibit and Sponsor Information: Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]. Online: greaterhallchamber.com

Tuesday, January 1711:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Chattahoochee Country Club$35 Chamber Members; $50 Guests; $400 Table for Six (6)Includes Lunch • Sponsored by Lanier Technical College

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Industry Appreciation Luncheon and Program will present awards to small, medium and large manufacturers, processors or distributors, in the Greater Hall area. Download applications for Industry of the Year at greaterhallchamber.com. Reservations and more information: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean @ghcc.com. Make luncheon reservations online at greaterhallchamber.com

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Subway District Manager Nick Herring with Kiara Shealer and Donna Markham at the ribbon cutting at Subway on Shallowford Road in Gainesville. The new location is ideal for fresh baked subs, salads and cookies. The restaurant offers a clean, healthy and friendly place to enjoy a great, healthy meal. Breakfast served seven days a week until 11 am. 151 Shallowford Road, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-536-6696. subway.com

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New Subway at Shallowford RoadLinda Barnette cuts ribbon at Designer Treasures, a gently-used luxury retail shop. Save 50% or more on designer brands, purses, clothes, shoes and jewelry. Juniors and womens sizes available, 0-3X. The shop carries a large selection of formal wear for weddings, dances and even mink coats! 1062 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite B-4, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-534-8110.

Designer Treasurers

Owners Terry and Teena Humphrey cut ribbon for their new franchise, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of North Georgia. After starting a plumbing company 11 years ago, the Humphrey's recently opened this as their second business. Mr. Rooter focuses on plumbing and drain cleaning services with "the personal touch of a locally-owned business and the benefits of national training and backing of a large company." Mr. Rooter services Hall and Jackson counties with technicians on call 24/7. 2140 Hilton Drive, Suite D, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-718-1063.

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of North GA Dr. Chris Harper cuts ribbon at North Georgia Pediatric Dentistry. The clinic offers the most advanced technology, digital radiography and the highest quality dental materials. "Dr. Chris" is an expert in caring for the unique dental needs of infants, children and teens with a friendly and comfortable experience. Dr. Chris built his practice on the principle of "would this be a place I would want to bring my own children?" 2695 Old Winder Highway, Suite 100, Braselton, GA 30517. 770-965-2340. startlifesmiling.com

North Georgia Pediatric Dentistry

Branch Manager Sheila Fugate cuts ribbon at Chase Bank in Flowery Branch. Conveniently located in South Hall County on Spout Springs Road, the new branch is pre-pared to satisfy all banking needs with checking, savings, automobile loans, mortgages and investments. 7354 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 770-965-9479. chase.com

Chase Bank in Flowery Branch Phillip Rodriguez, Don, Theresa and Matt Conklin cut ribbon at Pinnacle Custom Signs, a full-service sign company providing premier customer service and high quality products with the latest in technology and innovative advertising techniques. 5012 B.U. Bowman Road, Suite 300, Buford, GA 30518. 678-714-8700. pinnaclecustomsigns.com

Pinnacle Custom Signs in Buford

Mark Grogan cuts ribbon at Baxter's Multi-Sport, Northeast Georgia's premier resource for cycling, running and triathlon needs. The facility offers Baxter's Smoothie & Juice Bar, Baxter's Shirt Factory for t-shirt design and production, and Hands on Healing Massage. 2480 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-532-2453. gobaxters.com

Baxter's Multi-Sport FacilityOwners Brenda and Danny Pridgen cut ribbon at Hairshack on the Downtown Square offering economically-friendly barber services, womens styles and cuts, and childrens cuts. Full service salon from top quality color to fades and shaves! Check out specials on Facebook! 105 Bradford Street, SE, Gainesville 30501. 770-287-8335.

Hairshack on the Gainesville Square

• Château Élan Winery & Resort an-nounces the completion of a $1.5 million renovation to the Spa at Château Élan.This second phase completes a $3 million trans-formation of the Spa. chateauelan.com• Action Ministries Gainesville has launched “White Christmas” to provide gifts for low-income children. Sign up at gainesville.actionministries.net and receive a child’s name, age, sizes, and gift wishes. Go shopping and provide a gift totaling $50-$70. Deliver the gift(s) by December 9th to 1 First Street, Gainesville, GA 30504. Steve Napier, 770-531-0144. • Officials recently participated in the dedication and opening of Gainesville State College's Academic IV Building, a 135,000- square-foot, $37.5 million project that nearly doubles the instructional space at the college. The building houses the School of Humanities and Fine Arts and the School of Business, Education, Health and Wellness. gsc.edu• Jennifer Dees, Braselton Town Manager, announced that the Georgia Department of Community Affairs awarded the town a $500,000 grant to assist with renovations of the historic Braselton Brothers Store. The makeover is expected to be an economic boost to the community retaining 16 jobs and creating 29 more. braselton.net• Support is needed to help INK (Interac-tive Neighborhood for Kids) continue pro-

viding a great hands on learning environ-ment for kids of all ages. Items currently needed: cleaning supplies, arts and craft supplies, office supplies, stamps, financial support. INK is a 501(c)3 organization. Donations tax deductible. inkfun.org• The Quinlan Visual Arts Center an-nounces the opening of Pen Dragon, a fine arts supply store located at the center on Green Street in Gainesville. 678-897-9614. Shop for one of a kind items and support our community by buying handmade gifts at the gift shop with pottery by Philip Zo-ercher, hand blown ornaments by Loretta Eby, original oil paintings by Ann Alexan-der, Frank Norton, Jr. and many more! Gift wrapping available. quinlanartscenter.org• Doug Carter, President & CEO of Don Carter Realty and 2011 chairman of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, recently received the Frederick B. Kerr Service Award. The award honors a Leadership Georgia alumn who has shown support for the group, which includes young and aspir-ing leaders from across the state.• Emily Whitehead, Service Project Chairman for Leadership Hall County,announces the Annual Service Project benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County. The group seeks to collect 1,500 gifts by December 8 to be distributed to children ages 5-17 at the Club's Christmas party. Details: [email protected]

• Becky Fauscett's Keller Williams Realty Lanier Partners of Gainesville was named one of America's top real estate teams by The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends and ranked in the top 1/2 of 1 percent of over a million Realtors nationwide at No. 221 in the nation. beckyfauscett.com• Mark your calendar for the Chamber's Job Fair & Career Expo on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Georgia Mountains Center. Employ-er exhibit space and sponsorships available. Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. [email protected]. greaterhallchamber.com• Jenny Dell is Brenau University's new Director of Alumni Relations. A graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Public Relations, she most recently served as the Director of Communications & Alumni Relations at Christian Academy of Knoxville (TN). brenau.edu

• Northeastern Judicial Circuit Defender Brad Morris was honored with the Geor-gia Association of Criminal Defense Law-yers' 2011 Indigent Defense Award. Judge Cliff Jolliff is the 2011 recipient of the Judge Aaron Cohn Award, by the Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia. hallcounty.org• Colleen Manji announces Jazzercise is collecting canned food, blankets and coats for the local Under the Bridge Ministry through the holidays. 678-357-1690. E-mail: [email protected]• Mercer University's Board of Trustees has elected Rev. Bill Coates, Jr. of Gainesville to a five-year board term. Coates is cur-rently senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Gainesville.

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Elachee Nature Science Center and the new Regions main branch received the Fall Business Beautification Awards. Elachee's (Above, L-R): Andrea Timpone, Cynthia Taylor, Kate Pika, Lavon Callahan, Judy Stock, Robbie McCormac, Melissa Reid, Peter Gordon and Karen Legg. (Right): Regions Market President David Abee at the new main branch in Gainesville.

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In partnership with Wide Travel Service, the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce presents "A Lifetime of Irish Memories" an eight day trip to Ireland from Monday, October 29, 2012 - Monday, November 5, 2012. The 8-day trip includes nine meals. An informational meeting about the Greater Hall Chamber's Trip to Ireland is Wednesday, January 18 at 4:30 p.m. at the Chamber. Come learn about this exciting opportunity. Details, Joy Sims, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]

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New VISION 2030 Board members have hit the ground running with more than a dozen committees formed, involving over 100 community volunteers. Work is underway to make our “15 Big Ideas” become a reality by the year 2030. Some recent news:

• VISION 2030 is excited to work with the John Jarrard Foundation by helping host the first three-day music festival at Brenau University in September. The concert event celebrated its 10 year anniversary this year and grossed over $110,000 for area charities.• The Green Space Committee is working to make our community more connected by trail ways and paths along our current parks. We are pleased with the announcement that the City of Gainesville is continuing the construction

on the Midtown Greenway and is developing the trail head in the former CSX maintenance yard. The project is taking place in conjunction with the stream restoration of the North Fork Tributary to Flat Creek. Phase I of the Midtown trail should be open for public use by Spring 2012.• VISION's Public Art Committee is identifying sites for future art and sculpture locations – new ideas and public/private partnerships always welcome! • The Harbor Town Committee has identified three possible locations where a live/work/play community on Lake Lanier could become a reality. • We recently launched a new website – vision2030.org. Many thanks to Full Media for designing, developing and launching the new site! Visit us on Facebook (and on Twitter soon), and the Marketing Committee is in full gear getting the news out about VISION 2030 projects and activities.• The HealthSmart Expo, a VISION 2030 Initiative, was a success with hundreds participating in the free wellness screenings in October. Mark your calendar for the Get Fit Stay Fit 5K Run/Walk on April 19, 2012!

VISION 2030 Board of Directors

VISION 2030 Board of Directors (Front): Greater Hall Chamber Chairman Jay Jacobs,Jacobs Media; R.K. Whitehead, Whitehead Die Casting; Richard Riley, community volunteer; Bill Sanders, Jackson EMC; VISION 2030 Executive Director Meg Nivens; VISION 2030 Chairman Kelly Miles, Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles. (2nd Row): Rob Fowler,Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance; Enrique Montiel, Merial Select; Carl Romberg, Citisco;(3rd Row): Mark Alexander, Stewart, Melvin & Frost; Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber.(4th Row): Julia Clay, Brenau University; Cindy Wilson, Georgia Mountains YMCA; Tyler Smith, Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles. (Back): Allen Nivens, Indigo Energy; Dale Jaeger,The Jaeger Company; Lance Compton, Red Clay Interactive. (Not Pictured): David Abee,Regions; Mimi Collins, The Longstreet Clinic; John Vardeman, Morton, Vardeman & Carlson;Dixie Truelove, Truelove Dairy; LeTrell Simpson, Con-Sen-Sus; Berlinda Lipscomb,community volunteer; Melissa Tymchuk, Northeast Georgia Health System.

Kelly Anne MilesChairman VISION 2030Partner, Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles

Dental health promoted at Enota

Northeast Georgia General Restorative Dentistry has been a Partner in Education with Enota Multi Intelligence Academy for three years. Dr. Rick Gadbois and his staff recently taught the kids from Monica Carnes and Amy Anderson’s classes the basics of proper hygiene and the importance of keeping teeth clean and healthy. Dr. Gadbois presented an educational animated video that was fun for kids of all ages, and each student received a take home bag full of goodies including a tooth brush, dental mirror and coloring sheet. (L-R): Glory Perkins, Dental Hygienist; Dr. Rick Gadbois; Niki Shawver, Dental Hygienist; Grace Duncan, Patient Coordinator,with students from Enota. For more on Partners in Education, contact Chamber Vice President of Education Dana Miller, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]

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Cherie Bates3451 Hickory Lake DriveGainesville, GA30506(404) 775-4832- Individual Member

The BrownStone ProjectLynn Roth2565 Thompson Bridge RoadSuite 112Gainesville, GA30501(404) 853-9879- Social Servicesbrownstonechc.com

Doug Smith ContractingDeborah Smith5412 Green CircleClermont, GA 30527(770) 560-2814- Septic Systemsdougsmithcontracting.com

Franville CorporationDBA KrystalTravis Rogers2390 Thompson Bridge RoadGainesville, GA30501(770) 532-4859- Restaurant & Cateringkrystal.com

Gail Kokaly5136 Shirley DriveGainesville, GA30506(770) 314-6438- Individual Member

George Jones 2541 Club Drive, NWGainesville, GA30506(770) 287-4154- Individual Member

HairshackBrenda Pridgen105 Bradford StreetGainesville, GA30501(770) 287-8335- Spa/SalonFacebook: thehairshack-gainesville

Holly Ledingham7308 Birdsong PlaceFlowery Branch, GA 30542(828) 808-8354- Individual Memberbiltmoreinspirations.com/holly

The Home DepotReece Gilmer924 Dawsonville HighwayGainesville, GA30501(770) 532-7395- Retailhomedepot.com

Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar Jessica Mallanda200 EE Butler ParkwayGainesville, GA30501(770) 532-6312- Attorneyhomlaw.com

J.E. Dunn ConstructionAnna Pirkle Forgey800 Mt. Vernon HighwaySuite 200Atlanta, GA 30328(678) 781-2577- Construction Servicesrjgriffin.com

Jay Young Electric, Inc.Jay Young935 Interstate Ridge DriveSuite CGainesville, GA30501(770) 531-5271- Contractors / Electric

John H. Franklin585 Mountain View CircleGainesville, GA30501(770) 536-2220- Individual Member

Lawler-Wood, LLCScott Seaman900 S Gay StreetSuite 1600Knoxville, GA 37902(865) 637-7777- Property Managementlawlerwood.com

Melissa Chandler 423 Prior Street, NEGainesville, GA30501(770) 519-2063- Individual Member

Nationwide Insurance Gillespie Family AgencyBob Gillespie3290 Buford DriveBuford, GA 30519(470) 202-7368- Insurancenationwide.com/bob-gillespie

North Georgia FamiliesJessica Wade3446 Winder HighwaySuite M #147Flowery Branch, GA 30542(678) 804-8472- Advertising/Directories/Guidesnorthgafamilies.com

The Norton Agency R. Brad Abernathy434 Green StreetGainesville, GA30501770-540-1548- Real Estateabernathycochran.com

The Norton Agency Sheila Davis434 Green StreetGainesville, GA30501(770) 235-6907- Real Estatesheilakdavis.com

Party Town of GainesvilleSaha Subrata3320 Cleveland HighwayGainesville, GA30506(404) 862-2637- Retail Party Supplypartytownatlanta.com

Pen Dragon Fine Art SupplyMary F. Hall514 Green Street, NEGainesville, GA30501(678) 897-9614- Retail Art Supplypendragonfineartsupply.com

Rita Harvey5806 Waterfall WayBuford, GA 30518(770) 904-5009- Individual Membershoppingforbestprice.com

Sapphire ManagementSpence PricePO Box 761Flowery Branch, GA 30542(770) 861-8218- Property Management

Sperry Van NessJames "Jadie" Hatcher332 Washington St, Suite 101Gainesville, GA30501(770) 531-9992- Commerical Real Estatesvn.com

Strong Gaddy Lilly Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCShane Gaddy600 Spring StreetGainesville, GA30501(770) 532-6361- Financial Planninghome.wellsfargoadvisors.com/strong-gaddy-lilly

SubwayNick Herring203 EE Butler ParkwayGainesville, GA30501(770) 310-0468- Restaurant & Cateringsubway.com

New members (9/29/11 thru 10/31/2011)

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


Jingle Mingle on Downtown Square

Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Membership Michelle Wiley andMembership Coordinator Kara Matter with Chamber Ambassador Joe Nation, Gainesville Sign & Graphics, at the December Business After Hours. (Right) Kris Nordholz, Full Media, and daughter, Olivia, enjoyed the festivities on the Square.

The Greater Hall Chamber and Main Street Gainesville's Business After Hours and Downtown Jingle Mingle on the Square was in December with crowds of friends and families kicking off the Holiday Season.

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When it comes to collision repairs, Nichols Body Shop in Flowery Branch utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide high quality collision repairs and backs it with personal, old fashioned service of the past. "From taking extra time to talk through the repair work to coming to you for onsite estimates, we go the extra mile and provide the attention that most big shops don't," said owner Nick Nichols. Nichols has over 20 years in the industry and has a team of experienced, certified technicians committed to ongoing training to evolve their skills as technology advances, which means you can feel confident in the quality and durability of repairs. "We're a family owned shop, so when you bring your vehicle to us you talk to the decision makers every time. We take pride in our work and every repair is done right the first time. And all repairs and paint work is backed by a lifetime guarantee." Free estimates. Nichols Body Shop, 4730 Atlanta Hwy, Flowery Branch GA 30542. 770-967-8200. nicholsbodyshop.com

Small Business of the MonthNichols Body Shop

Greater Hall Chamber Chairman Jay Jacobs, Jacobs Media, with Laura and Nick Nichols of Nichols Body Shop, the Chamber's Small Business of the Month recipients.

Business Before HoursThe staff at Delta Community Credit Union recently hosted Business Before Hours (L-R): Nancy Williams, Wes Mendenhall, Manager Christy Wagner, Michael Albano and Sonia DeLeon.

Trip to Atlanta Falcons GameMembers of the Chamber's top membership recruiting team won a trip to the Falcons-Titans game. Rob Geoffroy,Atlanta Falcon’s Team Controller, Bill Kokaly,Capital Data Service, Inc., Kara Matter,Chamber Membership Coordinator and David Umberson, Chamber Vice President Finance and Human Resources.

Permits Issued - Hall County

Housing Area Permits Oct Oct Sept Total 2011County 2011 2010 2011 2010 YTDBarrow 3 33 3 45 19Dawson 1 1 2 33 31

Gwinnett 45 42 48 647 463Forsyth 106 60 75 1,012 905

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Homes Sold and Closed and Average Price of Home Oct Avg Oct Avg Sept Avg Total Avg Total AvgArea 2011 Price 2010 Price 2011 Price 2010 Price 2011 Price

City 14 120,357 8 95,675 8 75,477 119 130,529 146 122,947

North 33 196,489 31 177,353 29 162,007 279 20,389 326 186,648

East 20 91,573 21 106,852 16 96,993 144 89,653 201 87,420

South 12 185,907 14 135,561 29 127,760 172 133,791 216 163,111

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Youth Leadership Hall students recently learned about the importance of good credit from Semuel Maysonet, BB&T, and how credit scores are determined. At Jaemor Farms co-owner Drew Echols spoke about agriculture and the history and current operation of the farm. Students enjoyed a hay ride and learned about farming pumpkins, beans, peaches, sun flowers and the process of getting these products and others to consumers. Gainesville Fire Chief Jon Canada addressed the class, and a department tour was led by Deputy Chief Jerome Yarbourgh. The class lunched on the Gainesville Square during a Blue Sky Concert and took part in a scavenger hunt led by Julie Butler, Gainesville Parks and Recreation, and Angela Thompson, Main Street Gainesville. The day ended with a tour of Rock Park Greenway. Many thanks to sponsors, Chick-fil-A at Stonebridge Crossing and Main Street Gainesville.

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(L-R): Gainesville Fire Chief Jon Canada; Luis Beltran, Gainesville High; Jonathan Casas, East Hall High; Josaiah Hartog, Chestatee High; Gainesville Deputy Fire Chief Jerome Yarbrough; Rachel Kline,West Hall High; Ashton Litle, Flowery Branch High.

Leadership Hall CountyLeadership Hall Class Members Brian Hughs,The Simpson Company, and John Breakfield,Breakfield and Associates, with students at the Da Vinci Academy student museum and “Footprints in Time” exhibit.

Leadership Hall County enjoyed an overview of Lakeview Academy by John P. Kennedy, Ed. D, Head of School. At Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy, Dr. Matt Maynor, Principal, spoke about the school's accomplishments. Dr. Merrianne Dyer, Gainesville City Schools Superintendent, discussed the Gainesville City School System including future plans for Fair Street Elementary, out-of-city tuition, mandated testing and how charter schools are formed and managed. The class toured Hall County's Lanier Charter Career Academy, enjoyed a delicious five-course meal and heard from Superintendent Will Schofield, Hall County Schools. The class toured the World Language Academy led by David Moody, Principal and Carrie Woodcock, Dual Language Coordinator, and witnessed first-hand how the students are learning two/three languages. The group toured the Da Vinci Academy where they explored the student museum and the “Footprints in Time” exhibit where Tinker the Teenage T-Rex fossil and a dinosaur exhibit is on loan from a real estate developer and dinosaur prospector in Austin, TX. Thank you Georgia Power for lunch and Lakeview Academy for breakfast and bus transportation.

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Eggs & Issues BreakfastThursday, December 8

FeaturingLt. Governor Casey Cagle and

the Gainesville-Hall County Legislative Delegation

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.Gainesville Civic Center

Sponsored by Jackson EMCOpen to Public • Buffet Breakfast

Small Business Success Seminar Tuesday, December 13

Building Your Business Success Presented by

Jeff Smith, ActionCOACH Atlanta7:45 - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber

Sponsored by United Community Bank and Jacobs Media

South Hall Business CoalitionThursday, December 15

Hall County Government UpdatePresented by

Tom Oliver, ChairmanHall County Commission

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.Lanier Charter Career Academy

Sponsored by Milton Martin Honda and WDUN Radio

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