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

Newly Elected Chamber Officerspage 4

Get Fit Stay Fit 5K Run-Walkpage 5

Upcoming Eventspage 6

Member Announcementspage 10

Small Business of the Monthpage 11

New Memberspage 11

Ribbon Cuttings page 12

New LeadershipHall Classpage 14

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, May 12103rd Annual Meeting & Gala

Tuesday, May 17Small Business Success Seminar

Thursday, May 19South Hall Marketing Workshop

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce's 103rd Annual Meeting & Gala is Thursday, May 12 at the Chattahoochee Country Club.

"We are jazzing up the festivities this year," said Greater Hall Chamber President & CEO Kit Dunlap. "We will be presenting our annual busi-ness awards as well as spotlighting our new "Commerce Club" – those organizations that have been Chamber members for 25 years or more.

Award presentations will include the Distin-guished Service Award, the Annual Small Busi-ness and Family Business of the Year Awards, the W.G. Mealor Chairman's Award and Silver Shovel Awards. The evening will include an outdoor reception, cocktails, live music, and an elegant buffet dinner.

Cost is $75 per person; $125 per couple. Reserved table of eight sponsor-ships are available for $1,000. Event sponsors include AT&T, Georgia Power Company and Lake Lanier Islands Resort.

"After many successful initiatives throughout the year, the Annual Meeting and Gala is another excellent opportunity for us to thank our members and to recognize the many volunteers that make our community a great place to live and work," said Chamber Chairman Darrell Snyder.

Make your reservations by calling Robyn Lynch at the Greater Hall Chamber of Com-merce, 770-532-6202. Email: rlynch@ghcc.com, or make your reservations online at greaterhallchamber.com

Celebrating Success at the 103rd Annual Meeting & Gala

(L-R): Hackers Holiday Co-Chair Rob Fowler,Turner Wood & Smith Insurance, Chamber Mem-bership VP Robyn Lynch and Megan Martin, American Shredding. Megan was winner of the $1,000 cash golf ball drop raffle at the 32nd Annual Hackers Holiday. Details, page 4.

Thursday, May 12 - 6:00 p.m. - Chattahoochee Country Club

Over 1,200 runners and walkers participated in the Greater Hall Chamber's 4th Annual Consumers Life Get Fit Stay Fit 5K Corporate Challenge on Apri 21 at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. Details, page 5.

Full Bloom NurseryFull Bloom Nursery

The Greater Hall Chamber's Annual Meeting & Gala is May 12th. This is an opportunity for the Chamber to recognize many of our members that have played a key role in the success of the Chamber and the community over the past year. As you may be aware, small businesses represent 85% of the membership of your Chamber. At this event, the Small Business of the Year and Family Business of the Year will be recognized along with Silver Shovel Award recipients – individuals that have played a significant role in economic and community development, education and workforce development, marketing, communications, membership development and many other areas that have a positive impact on your community.

The Chamber continues to expand efforts aimed at recruiting and retain-ing businesses. One-on-one meetings with existing industry are held to identify issues, expansion opportunities and consolidation opportunities that provide job growth. Last month, the 52nd Annual Red Carpet Tour hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Allies visited the Greater Hall Community. (See page 13 for details.) Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers in the community, the tour was very

well received by the industry representatives in attendance. Although the impact of these events is not always immediate, it provides a great opportunity for your community to showcase the many qualities that make the Greater Hall area an excellent place to live and work.

The Chamber also continues to expand partnerships with the state’s economic development market-ing efforts including regular contacts with statewide developers. Expanding networks with retailers and retail developers to attract quality retail development to your community is also a key effort of the economic development team. Further outreach to support small businesses can be seen through the regular Small Business Success Seminars that are offered to members. Congratulations to the commu-nity on the recent announcements of ZF Wind Power LLC and Kings Hawaiian which will create new job opportunities. Many retail announcements including Aldi, Olive Garden and others are also great additions that will generate additional jobs as well.

I also want to take the opportunity to recognize some of our volunteers that are very important and put in many volunteer hours to make your Chamber and community a success. Our Ambassadors Council is a group of dedicated volunteers that attend many networking events, ribbon cuttings, and other programs to welcome new members and also to learn more about the needs of our members. Our Youth Leadership Hall and Leadership Hall County advisory committees are additional groups of volunteers that spend many hours organizing programs that are a critical part of the success of each of these educational programs.

If you would like to find out more information about the Chamber’s economic development efforts, please contact the economic development team of Tim Evans, Shelly Davis, and Jean McCullough. If you are not a Chamber member, call Michelle Wiley, join now and be a part of helping your commu-nity. Call 770-532-6206, or get event details and join online at greaterhallchamber.com

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Brenda Bahel, The Starke Companies

elisabeth Baldwin, BB&T Bank

Perry Barnett, Rushton & Company

Wade Beavers, Beavers/Rogers Law & Advisory

Dr. James Benson, Riverside Military Academy

William H. Beyer, NEGA Heart Center

Chad Bolton, NEGA Health System, Inc.

Ruth Bruner, Mayor, City of Gainesville

sam evans, City of Oakwood Councilman

Andi Farmer, Milton Martin Honda

Kathy Fauscett, Keller Williams Realty

Jim Fitzgerald, Wrigley Manufacturing

Jimbo Floyd, Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance

Randall Frost, Stewart, Melvin & Frost LLP

Dr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy

Jody lail, Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia

Kelly lee, Wells Fargo Advisors

Deborah Mack, Community Volunteer

Keith Mcleod, NEGA Urological Associates

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 County Commission

Bill orr, Mayor, Town of Braselton

larry Poole, Mayor, City of Gillsville

Terry Roberts, Lake Lanier CVB

Will schofield, Hall County Schools

Dr. ed schrader, Brenau University

David smith, Merial Select

Dennis stockton, The Times

Phil sutton, Kubota Manufacturing

Milton Turner, Mayor, City of Lula

Darrell Wiley, J&J Foods

Philip Wilheit, Wilheit Packaging Materials

Mike Williams, Lake Lanier Islands Resort

Drew Addison, Industrial Properties Group

Kellie Bowen, Full Bloom Nursery

Dede Gossage, Heritage Academy

Melanie Fuller Hill, BB&T

Hart Payne, Community Volunteer

Kingsley Peeples, Bates Carter Company

Dr. Gale starich, Brenau University

Zack Thompson, Pro Touch Landscapes

Andrea Timpone, Elachee Nature Science Cnt

Tracy Whitmire, Accusite Surgical Services

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Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce 2010-2011 executive Committee

ChairmanDarrell snyderGeorgia Power Company

Chairman ElectJay JacobsJacobs Media Corporation

TreasurerBrian Daniel, Carroll Daniel Construction Company

Vice Chair, Economic DevelopmentRussell VandiverLanier Technical College

Vice Chair, Education Beth Baldwin Edward Jones Investments

Vice Chair, Government Affairslee HemmerThe Simpson Company

Vice Chair, Marketing and CommunicationsMelissa TymchukNortheast Georgia Medical Cnt

Vice Chair, Membership DevelopmentAllen Nivens, Indigo Energy

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 AdvisorRob Fowler, Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance

Immediate Past Chairmanemily Bagwell, Whelchel, Dunlap, Jarrard & Walker President & CEOKit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors 2010-2011

Associate Directors 2010-2011

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Volunteerism and Chamber Success

Darrell SnyderGeorgia Power Company 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 Affairs & South Hall CouncilMichelle Wiley, Membership Coordinator

Community DevelopmentRobin Halstead, Vice President

VISION 2030Meg Nivens, Executive Director

Membership DevelopmentRobyn lynch, Vice PresidentMichelle Wiley, Membership Coordinator

Marketing & CommunicationsKemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant

Greater Hall Chamber Welcome CenterRobin Halstead, Manager

• The Greater Hall Chamber has a Membership Development position opening. The Chamber is seeking a team player and self-starter for event planning and fundraising. Individual must have strong organizational, sales, com-munications and computer skills. College education, experience and references required. Salary to be determined. Send resume to: Human Resources, Greater Hall Chamber, P.O. Box 374, Gainesville GA 30503.

• The Greater Hall Chamber's Business Link newsletter is now available in an electronic format. Read the news-letter on The Times home page, gainesvilletimes.com, or the Chamber's home page, greaterhallchamber.com

• Hall County is Georgia's 10th healthiest county according to nationwide rankings by the University of Wis-consin and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The study includes a variety of health factors including premature deaths, low birth weights, smoking, unemployment, poverty and number of uninsured adults. Social and economic factors such as education and income also play large roles in a community’s overall health.

• HALLmark… The Next Generation 2010-2015 has 147 investors including businesses and industries across the community investing $2,231,390 in the program to ensure the economic viability of our region. HALLmark co-chairs are Paul Chambers, AT&T; Mimi Collins, The Longstreet Clinic and David Lee, Jackson EMC.

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Business After Hours

32nd Annual Hackers Holiday

Outstanding golfers at the Annual Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament on April 15 at Legacy on Lanier at Lake Lanier Islands Resort included:

1st Flight Winners – Milton Martin Toyota Team Tommy Martin, Jason Swazowski, Pat Van Norman and Walter Hope

2nd Flight Winners – Turner Construction TeamGary Swidorski, Ken Alabiso, Mark Alles and Avery Niles

3rd Flight Winners – Delta Community Credit Union TeamNick, Anthony, Randy and Ben McMillan

Harry Lewis was Closest to the Pin on #2. Ben McMillan won Longest Drive on #18, and David Lee, Jackson EMC, sank a Hole-In-One on #5!

Many thanks to tournament sponsors AT&T, Charter Business, Jackson EMC, Lafarge Aggregates, Turner Wood & Smith Insurance and Turnstile Deli.

Mike Williams, Lake Lanier Islands Resort,piloted his helicopter for a tour of Lake Lanier Islands for Kevin Holman follow-ing the golf ball drop raffle.

Hackers Holiday Golf Co-Chairs Rob Fowler, Turner Wood & Smith Insurance,Jay Jacobs, Jacobs Media,and Scott McGarity,McGarity's Business Products, with Greater Hall Chamber President & CEO Kit Dunlapand Membership Vice President Robyn Lynch. 108 golfers participated in the tournament at Legacy on Lanier at Lake Lanier Islands Resort on April 15.

Newly Elected Chamber OfficersThe Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting an aggres-sive business environment and making a positive contribution to the community. Founded in 1908, the Chamber is a voice for business in Gainesville-Hall County and the Northeast Georgia region and offers a full range of services for its members. The following individuals were elected to serve as officers of the Greater Hall Cham-ber of Commerce for 2011-2012, beginning July 1, 2011:

Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Officers 2011-2012Chairman: Jay Jacobs, Jacobs Media CorporationChairman Elect: Randall Frost, Stewart, Melvin & FrostTreasurer: Jody Lail, Chattahoochee Bank of GeorgiaVice Chair Education: Elisabeth Baldwin, BB&TVice Chair Economic Development: Chris Braswell, PB Property ManagementVice Chair Community Development: Phillipa Moss, Gainesville-Hall County Community Service CenterVice Chair Government Affairs: Lee Hemmer, The Simpson CompanyVice Chair Marketing/Communications: Melissa Tymchuk, Northeast Georgia Health SystemVice Chair Membership: Jimbo Floyd, Turner Wood & Smith InsuranceVice Chair South Hall Council: Geoff Lee, Road AtlantaCo-Chairs HALLmark: Paul Chambers, AT&T; Mimi Collins, The Longstreet Clinic; David Lee, Jackson EMCChair VISION 2030: Kelly Miles, Smith, Gilliam, Williams & MilesExecutive Director, VISION 2030: Meg Nivens, Greater Hall ChamberSenior Advisor: Jimmy Adams, The Adams CompaniesImmediate Past President: Darrell Snyder, Georgia PowerGreater Hall Chamber President & CEO: Kit Dunlap

The following individuals were recently elected to serve as Greater Hall Chamber Board of Directors for a three-year term, July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2014:

Newly Elected Board of DirectorsPerry Barnett, Rushton & CompanyCarol Burrell, Northeast Georgia Health SystemBrian Cantel, Cantel Wealth ManagementAndi Farmer, Milton Martin HondaBob Pennington, Willis Investment CounselMary Watkins, Watkins ChiropracticPhilip Wilheit, Jr., Wilheit Packaging

Dr. Ron Wilson (right), Wilson Orthodontics, hosted Business After Hours in April – pictured at the event with Michael Kelly, Signs by Tomorrow. Wilson Orthodontics provided food from the Varsity that was enjoyed by (L-R) Judy Presley, Keller Williams Realty; Jo Stone,CMA Agency; Kathy Fauscett, Keller Williams Realty; Andrea Brock, AFLAC; Ginny Johnston,CMA Agency. Don't miss Business After Hours on Thursday, June 9 at Port Royal Marina & Lakeside Community with great food from Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill, the usual Cash Pot Prize, and the newest Yamaha watercrafts from Park Marine Boating Centers on display.

The Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament 2nd Flight Winners from the Turner Construction Team were (L-R): Gary Swidorski, Ken Alabiso, Avery Niles and Mark Alles. 27 teams participated in the tournament.

Former Chamber Chairmen Steve Gilliam, Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles, and Dick Valentine,United Community Bank.

Thanks to Cortney Martin (left), Bre-nau University, and Julie Nicholson,Community Bank & Trust, and the many other volunteers who made the tour-nament a success.

Ben McMillan,winner of the Longest Drive con-test receives gift at the reception.

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4th Annual Get Fit Stay Fit 5K Corporate Challenge

The Greater Hall Chamber's 4th Annual Get Fit Stay Fit 5K garnered the support of over 1,200 runners and walkers and targeted employers committed to employee health and wellness. Runners of all ages, including high school and middle school students and runners over 50 participated in the 5K Run/Walk and celebrated afterwards at Hall County’s Largest Office Party with awards and recognition. The Title Sponsor for the event was Consumers Life Insurance Company.

The Fastest Corporate Team was Diamond Auto Spa and the Fastest Community team was the Gainesville Rotary Club. The Team Spirit Award winner was OHL. The Fastest CEO Award went to Greg Sanders of OHL. A group of nurses from Northeast Georgia Medical Center, The Sole Sisters, won Most Original in the T-shirt Contest. Best use of corporate challenge logo on the t-shirt went to The Long-street Clinic, and ZF Wind Power won best use of their corporate logo on the t-shirt.

Individual Male and Female Medalists

Overall Winners:Juan Soto (18:00) / Christy Elliot (22:40)

Student Winners:Dustin Snyder (18:48) / Amy Grace Patterson (22:50)

Open 19-29:Luis Zelaya (19:42) / Danielle Jones (23:30)

Open 30-39:Aaron Leach (18:45) / Tana Martin (22:41)

Master 40-49:David Paris (21:53) / Traci Webb (25:11)

Master 50+:Jerry Learned (19:21) / Loraine Hillard (23:56)

The Sole Sisters nurses won the T-shirt Most Original Award! Members of the OHL team won the Most Spirited Team Award.

Chamber Chairman Darrell Snyderwith son Dustin.Both father and son were 5K medalists in their age category.

Greg Sanders of OHL (right) was named Fastest CEO.

The Gainesville Rotary Club was the Fastest Community Team.Diamond Auto Spa won Fastest Corporate Team. Juan

Soto (left) won the Overall Fastest Male (18 minutes).ZF Wind Power was a win-ner in the T-shirt contest.

Walgreens, an event sponsor, provided water at their corporate tent. Over 25 organizations spon-sored the Get Fit Stay Fit 5K and provided food and giveaways.

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Wednesday, May 4

Healthcare Committee

Guest Speaker: Senator Renee Unterman

8:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, May 4

Leads Group

11:30 a.m. – Turnstile Deli

Friday, May 6

Economic Development Council

7:30 a.m. – Chamber

Friday, May 6

Leadership Hall County Alumni Party

and Class Graduation

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. – Poolside at the

Chattahoochee Country Club

Tuesday, May 10

VISION 2030 Executive Committee

11:30 a.m. – Chamber

Tuesday, May 10

Ambassadors Council

3:45 - 4:45 p.m. – Scott's on the Square

Wednesday, May 11

Network Over Coffee

8:30 -9:30 a.m. – Chick-fil-A Gainesville

Wednesday, May 11

Human Resource Council

11:45 a.m. – Luna's Restaurant

Thursday, May 12

103rd Annual Meeting & Gala

6:00 p.m. – Chattahoochee Country Club

Tuesday, May 17

Small Business Success Seminar

"How to Apply for Small Business

Loans" presented by Sandy Headley, VP,

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

7:45 - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, May 18

Issues Committee

8:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, May 18

Leads Group

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Turnstile Deli

Thursday, May 19

South Hall Marketing Workshop

"Emerging Technology" presented by Red

Clay Interactive and sponsored by AT&T

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. – Mulberry Creek

Community Center

Thursday, May 19

Chamber Executive Committee

11:30 p.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, May 25

Network Over Coffee

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. – Loretta's Country

Kitchen in Oakwood

Thursday, May 26

Chamber Board of Directors

12:00 p.m. – Georgia Power Pavilion

JUNE 2011

Thursday, June 2

Annual Agribusiness Awards Breakfast

East Hall Community Center – 7:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 2

Leadership Hall County

2011-2012 Class Introduction Program

12:45 - 5:30 p.m. – Walters Auditorium

at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center

Thursday, June 9

Business After Hours

4:30 - 6:30 p.m. – Port Royale Marina &

Lakeside Community

Tuesday, June 14

Small Business Success Seminar

"Branding Your Small Business with

Technology" presented by Wyngate Drive

Creative Communications

7:45 - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber

Wednesday, June 22

Job Fair & Career Expo

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Georgia Mountains Center

Meeting Rooms ABC

Get info on these and other Chamber

events online: greaterhallchamber.com

Tuesday, May 177:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Greater Hall Chamber of CommerceSponsored by United Community Bank Free for Members; $15 Non-Members

How to Apply for Small Business LoansPresented by

Sandy Headley, Vice President, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Details: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean@ghcc.com

Small Business Success Seminar

Thursday, June 94:30 - 6:30 p.m. (new time!)Sponsors: Port Royale, Yamaha & Park Marine Boat Center9200 LanMar Road in Gainesville$5 Chamber Members • $15 Non-Members • Cash Pot Prize!

Don't miss Business After Hours on Lake Lanier at Port Royale Marina & Lakeside Community with great food from Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill. There will be the usual Cash Pot Prize and other giveaways with the newest Yamaha watercrafts from Park Marine Boating Centers on display.

Details: Robyn Lynch, 770-532-6206. Email: rlynch@ghcc.com

Business After Hours

Thursday, May 198:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Mulberry Creek Community CenterSponsored by AT&T$10 Chamber Members • $20 Non-Members

Emerging TechnologyPresented by

Red Clay Interactive

Reservations required. Michelle Wiley, 770-532-6206. Email: mwiley@ghcc.com

South Hall Marketing Workshop

Wednesday, June 2210:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Georgia Mountains Center • Meeting Rooms ABCFeaturing dozens of employer exhibits and sponsored by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and Lanier Technical CollegeFree Admission • Open to the Public

Share information about your company!Employers – recruit qualified job applicants!

Cost is $200 per booth. Details: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. jean@ghcc.com

Job Fair & Career Expo

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• Gainesville State College announces Dr. Al Panu as Vice President for Aca-demic Affairs. Panu came to the college in 2007 as Division Chair of Science, Engineering and Technology. He was appointed Dean of the School of STEM in 2010 and has served as the interim VP of Academic Affairs since June. gsc.edu• Lake Lanier Islands Resort recently launched Legacy Wellness, a program for groups visiting the Islands, offering fitness classes, cardio workouts, dance classes and health educational lectures. Partici-pants can also obtain an evaluation for a confidential in-depth look at their current state of health. lakelanierwellness.com• TV18 Station Manager Ronny Childs, announces the Gainesville-Hall County Government channel's new website, www.tv18online.org. TV18 is a govern-mental and educational channel jointly funded and operated by Gainesville and Hall County governments on Charter cable channel 18 and Comcast channel 23.• Governor Nathan Deal named Brian Daniel, president of Carroll Daniel Con-struction Company in Gainesville, to the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors and appointed Dr. John C. Sundstrom of Animal Medical Care to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine. Sundstrom has practiced veteri-nary medicine in Gainesville since 1969. • Hall County Board of Tax Assessorsannounces Steve Watson as the new Chief Appraiser. Watson has been an as-sessment administrator for over 25 years, most recently as Deputy Chief Appraiser for Gwinnett County. hallcounty.org• The Georgia Mountain Food Bank re-ceived a 54,000 egg donation from United Egg Distributors in April with Food Bank President Rich White and Country Charm President Brent Booker on hand to represent the partner agencies and the five counties served by the food bank.gamountainfoodbank.org

• Vice President Jason Kempker of Avian Technology International announces an agreement to be the Hill Parts’ distribu-tor in Colombia, a spare parts maker for poultry processing equipment in South America. Avian is a leading American supplier and exporter of broiler hatching eggs, vaccines, and poultry and swine pro-duction equipment. aviantech.com• The Home Gardener, the University of Georgia and Hall County Extension Agency's newsletter is available online: hallcounty.org/agencies/ext_service.asp• The Quinlan Visual Arts Center pres-ents Sound Off! Art Inspired by Music, a sum-mer juried exhibition, June 9-August 13. For exhibit and entry details, call 770-536-2575, or visit quinlanartscenter.org• North Georgia College & State Univer-sity and the Dahlonega Arts Council are co-sponsoring a show of 24 bronzes by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. The free exhibition is May 7 through July 10 on the third floor of the NGCSU Library Tech-nology Center in Dahlonega and open to the public. northgeorgia.edu• The 13th Annual Rubber Duck Derbyto benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County is Saturday, May 7 at Clark’s Bridge Park on Lake Lanier. Prizes val-ued over $28,000 include a 2011 Toyota Camry provided the Milton Martin Toyota. Participants can “adopt” a Derby Duck with a $5 donation by calling 770-656-2527 or online at rubberduckderby.com• Rehabilitation Industries of Northeast Georgia has received a 3-year accredita-tion from the Commission on Accredita-tion of Rehab Facilities, granted to facili-ties to serve individuals with disabilities through referrals received from the De-partment of Labor. RING also received ISO certification for quality performance in meeting the requirements and comple-tion of their contracts. rehabindustries.org• Jazzercise honored Colleen Manji,owner of Jazzercise Gainesville and Bra-

selton, with the prestigious President’s Club Platinum Award, as a top money earner and ranking in the top 3% of all Jazzercise franchisees last year. Gaines-ville and Braselton centers are offering free classes in May as part of National Physical Fitness & Sports Month. jazzercise.com• WomenSource's Brown Bag Lunch is Thursday, May 5, 12 noon at the Frances Meadows Center. "The Great Outdoors" program features Melvin Cooper, Gaines-ville Parks & Recreation; Becky Kelly, Geor-gia State Parks Department; Greg Walker,Hall County Parks & Leisure. $5 per person, includes lunch. womensource.info• The Northeast Georgia Medical Center generated over $990 million in revenue for the local economy in 2009, according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital As-sociation. The NGMC provided almost $38 million in uncompensated care, such as indigent and charity care and bad debt. The report does not reflect the additional economic impact of physician practices on the community. nghs.com• National Nurses Week, May 6-12, focuses on America’s 3.1 million nurses, and Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) will be honoring the healthcare professionals with various activities and programs. NGHS was named one of

“Metro Atlanta’s Top 100 Workplaces” by the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) for 2011. nghs.com• Jimbo Floyd has been promoted to Vice President and named a partner at Turner, Wood & Smith, Gainesville’s largest independent insurance agency. Floyd is a Chamber Board member and joined the agency in 2005. He is the fourth partner in the company with Joe Wood, Jr., Rob Fowler and Tony Nix. twsinsurance.com• Owner Don Ansley announced that Jerry Gilleland has joined the Ansley Communications team. Ansley Com-munications provides telephone systems, data/voice cabling, security and camera systems. ansleycomm.com• Hamilton State Bank Chairman and CEO Robert Oliver announced that the Braselton-based bank has acquired Bar-tow County Bank and its four branches in Bartow and Cobb counties. Oliver stated that as a growing community bank with branches in six Northeast Georgia towns, this opportunity will broaden Hamilton State’s market and serve new communities in Georgia. hamiltonstatebank.com

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Healthcare CommitteeThe Chamber's Healthcare Committee recently heard a presentation on Senior Care by (L-R): Jo Stone, CMA Agency; Bill Youngblood,Right at Home; Anita Deraney,Summers Landing Assisted Living, and Committee Chair Dr. Jack Chapman, Gainesville Eye Associates. Senator Renee Unterman, Chair of the Senate Healthcare Committee,will be guest speaker at the committee's May 4 meeting.

RecognizingSmall Business of the Year - Family Business of the Year

Silver Shovel Award Winners - W.G. Mealor Award Community Service Award - Long-time Chamber "Commerce Club" Members

The Board of Directors of the Greater Hall Chamber of CommerceChairman Darrell Snyder, Chairman-Elect Jay Jacobs

and President & CEO Kit Dunlap invite you to celebrate Gainesville-Hall County's success over the past year at the

103rd Annual Meeting & GalaThursday, May 12, 2011

6:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Country Club

Black Tie OptionalCocktails 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Program 7:00 p.m. Reservations Required Robyn Lynch - 770-532-6206Email - rlynch@ghcc.comOnline - greaterhallchamber.com

Outdoor Cocktail ReceptionElegant Buffet DinnerJazz Music & Dancing

Open Bar$75 per person

$125 couple$1000 Table Sponsorship

Sponsored by

AT&TGeorgia Power

Lake Lanier Islands Resort

Budget Carpet Outlet, established in 1992, has expanded from 4,000 to 37,000 square feet, encompassing a city block off Main Street in the heart of Gainesville. Jack Ev-erett and his son, Jason, built the business by placing integrity above all else, provid-ing decades of flooring knowledge and a relaxed buying experience for customers. They are truly a family business complete with their Disney carpets incorporated into a kid’s playroom for Jason’s two small children, Hudson and Harper. They are a full-service flooring store offering product and installation in carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile, vinyl and have become a leader in commercial flooring products. When Jack isn’t leading a project, he can be found riding horses on his farm or toting his grandkids around town. Jason enjoys adventures in far

away places such as South Africa, Morocco, Russia and Tibet. An avid runner, he conquered a long-time goal by finishing the Lean Horse 100 last summer in South Dakota (100 miles in less than 25 hours)! Budget Carpet Outlet, 684 Main St. SW, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-696-0986. budgetcarpetoutlet.net

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Accuquest Hearing CenterJay Temple601 Broad Street, Suite AGainesville, GA 30501(770) 532-4313-Hearing Aidsaccuquest.net

At Home CareMaria Robinson4528 Nohl CrestFlowery Branch, GA 30542(770) 362-5299-Medica/Home Health

Avalon Hills CommunitySteve McKibbon, Sr.PO Box 623Murrayville, GA 30564(678) 971-9645-Real Estate DevelopmentSponsor: Chris McCall

Burnette Insurance AgencyStan Burnette3447 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd.Suwanee, GA 30024(770) 339-8888-Insurance Agencyburnetteinsurance.com

Comcast SpotlightRuss Hallauer2026 S. Milledge Ave., Suite C2Athens, GA 30605(706) 353-5021-Advertising/Radio/TVcomcastspotlight.com

Deep South DogsScott Dixon110 Main Street SWGainesville, GA 30501-Restaurant & Catering

Deidre Fresquez State Farm Insurance322 Oak Street NW, Suite 3Gainesville, GA 30501(770) 535-1277-Insurance Agencydeidrefresquez.com

Elliott Transport, Inc.Jon Elliott1612 Candler RoadGainesville, GA 30507(770) 536-0120-Transportation & Truckingelliotttrans.com

Fish Tales Lakeside GrilleDale Ozaki6330 Mitchell StreetFlowery Branch, GA 30542(770) 967-3775-Restaurant & Cateringfishtaleslakelanier.com

Gainesville Internal Medicine GroupRoger Owens, MD667 Lanier Park DriveGainesville, GA 30501(770) 532-7501-Medical Group

NES RentalsAndy Studdert2350 Danbury RoadGainesville, GA 30507(770) 532-7708-Construction Equip. Sales/Rentalnesrentals.com

Pueblos Mexican CuisineShelby Scott3660 Thompson Bridge RoadGainesville, GA 30506(678) 450-4500-Restaurant & Cateringpueblosmexicancuisine.com

RelyLocal - Hall CountyJoy Allgood229 EE Butler ParkwayGainesville, GA 30501(678) 858-6533-Marketingrelylocal.comSponsor: Joe Nation

Rogers Bridge Company. Inc.Robert WhitePost Office Box 15517http://www.rogersbridge.comAtlanta, GA 30333(404) 633-5522-Road/Bridge Construction rogersbridge.com

Stewart, Melvin & Frost, LLP Frank McKayPost Office Box 3280Gainesville, GA 30503(770) 536-0101-Attorneysmf-law.com

Verizon Wireless Cellular CenterKylene Moedjio4780 Friendship RoadBuford, GA 30518(678) 835-5985-Cellular Phonesmycellularcenter.com

Join the Greater Hall Chamber online: greaterhallchamber.com

Small Business of the Month Budget Carpet Outlet

The Greater Hall Chamber's May 17th Small Business Success Seminar will be presented by Sandy Headley, Vice President, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE),and will offer an express loan program for Gainesville-Hall County small businesses and how to apply for a small business loan, what criteria lenders use to make their decisions and how this affects small businesses. ACE loan officers will be on hand to offer an express loan program for loans up to $5,000 for businesses or to discuss needs for loans up to $50,000, available through ACE’s regular loan application process. Free Chamber Members; $15 for non-members. Sponsored by United Community Bank. Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: jean@ghcc.com. Get information on this and other Chamber events online at greaterhallchamber.com

Small Business Success SeminarsOver 45 people attended the April seminar on the implications of healthcare reform, presented by Dr. Phaedra Corso, University of Georgia College of Public Health. (L-R): Jim Grier, Pre-Paid Legal Services;Phaedra Corso; Joyce Stephens, United Community Bank; Small Business Council Chair Doug Langman, TRC Staffing.

Jack Everett and son, Jason, founded Budget Carpet Outlet in 1992 and are honored to receive the Small Business of the Month award because of their respect of the Hall County community and its support over the years.

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Caroline Mixonalong with family and friends cut ribbon to celebrate the new Alpaca4Baby venture. Alpacas have been raised at the Carodel Farm in South Hall since 1999. The Mixons recently launched the new company that produces hypoallergenic clothing for newborns from 100% natural alpaca yarn with no dyes. The heirloom-quality products include bonnets, sweaters and receiving blankets. 770-967-4041. alpaca4babynetwork.com

Alpaca4Baby Infant Clothing

Karen Davis & Evelyn Franklin, owners, cut ribbon to celebrate Cozy Corner's new location. This local boutique has been in Gainesville for 37 years! You can now find Cozy Corner at 110 Washington Street on the Downtown Gainesville Square. Cozy Corner offers great local shopping and options for gifts from a variety of product lines such as Vera Bradley, Casafina, Arthur Court, and Spartina as well as Home Decor items such as Pine Cone Hill and Legacy Home Linens for all ages, Mudge and Molly bedding for children, and Dash and Albert rugs. 770-536-8381.

Cozy Corner has new location

Dale & Jessica Ozaki, owners, cut ribbon to celebrate the second anniversary of Fish Tales Lakeside Grille in Flowery Branch. Fish Tales is a full service restaurant offering a variety of menu options including fresh seafood. Overlooking the shores of Lake Lanier, the restaurant is a great dining choice for the entire family whether you travel by car or boat. 6330 Mitchell Street, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. 770-967-3775. fishtaleslakelanier.com

Fish Tales Lakeside Bar & Grille

Signs by TomorrowJay Kelly, family, and staff celebrated the 10th Anniversary of Signs By Tomorrow with an open house and ribbon cutting. As one of the founding companies in the one-day sign business, Signs By Tomorrow creates high quality indoor and outdoor signage that is affordable to businesses of all sizes. College Square Shopping Center, 3640 Mundy Mill Road in Oakwood. 770-534-6616. signsbytomorrow.com

Jeff Skorput cuts ribbon to celebrate the facility expansion for Gainesville Physical Therapy on Sims Street in Gainesville. The recent renovation added 2,400 square feet to the existing facility. Gainesville Physical Therapy has been in business for over 20 years, has 20 employees and seeks to enable patients the opportunity for a return to an active lifestyle through caring, hands-on, personalized attention with state-of-the-art physical therapy services. 770-297-1700. gainesvillept.com

Gainesville Physical Therapy

Store Manager Kylene Moedjio cuts ribbon at the Verizon Wireless Cellular Center on Friendship Road in Buford. The company takes pride in providing superior customer service as well as the latest in mobile phone technology for America’s most reliable network. They have an excellent selection of products as well as creative and knowledgeable store representatives and provide assistance with account management and phone repair, and offer weekly classes to help customers get the most out of their phones. 678-835-5985. mycellularcenter.com

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Georgia’s Red Carpet Tour is one of the country’s premier economic development marketing initiatives with the express purpose of attracting national and international companies considering relocating or expanding their businesses in Georgia. 70 business prospects and state hosts visited Gainesville -Hall County on April 7-9. The group stayed at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and toured various area venues including Jaemor Farms where they were treated to a fried chicken lunch with fresh peach pie. The local host committee was chaired by R.K. Whitehead,Whitehead Die Casting, and Community Volunteer Denise Deal.

52nd Annual Red Carpet Tour

Regions Bank officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new main branch located on the corner of Washington Street and E.E. Butler Parkway in Downtown Gainesville. Regions Market President David Abee said the new facility, expected to open for business in July, will be more of a branch prototype – a stand alone facility that will also house the main office retail operations. The ATM that was formerly at the location will be relocated to the end of the new drive-thru window. The current downtown location was purchased by investors to lease for office space.

Regions Bank Groundbreaking

Chuck Carter, Regions Trust Department; Brian Kovach, Branch Manager, New Main Office; Kandy McDonald, Consumer Area Sales Manager; David Abee, Market President, Northeast Georgia Banking Group; Kit Dunlap, President/CEO, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce;Michelle Walters, Consumer Banking Executive, Georgia & South Carolina; Bonnie Marchitto, Private Banking Officer; Anthony Dye, Manager, Morgan Keegan; Jay Jacobs,Jacobs Media, Chair Elect, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.

Participants of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's 52nd Annual Red Carpet Tour tested race car driving at Road Atlanta's Skip Barber Racing. (L-R): Guests EikeJordan (in car) and James Georgeff with Walt Farrell, a state host with Electric Cities of Georgia.

Red Carpet Tour guest WilliamTerre was "arrested" by Chief Brian Kelly of the Gainesville Police Department for eating fried chicken with a fork during the April tour and visit for lunch at Jaemor Farms.

Thank You Event SponsorsAvita Community Partners • AT&T • Bennett Family Dentistry • Best Buy

Biotrauma • Charter Business • Chattahoochee Country ClubChick-fil-A Stonebridge Crossing • Consumers Life Insurance

Dairy Queen/Riverside Drive • Dogwood Forest • Fit2TriGainesville Eye Associates • Gainesville Heart Group • J&J Foods

Jackson EMC • Jacobs Media • KIK Custom Products • Lafarge AggregateMansfield Oil • McDonald's • Milton Martin Honda

Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic • Northeast Georgia Health Systems Northeast Georgia Physicians Group • Recess Southern Gastro Pub Riverside Military Academy • Rochester • Rubicon Lakefront Office

Stevi B's Pizza • The Longstreet Clinic • The Times Turner Wood & Smith Insurance • Turnstile Deli • United Community Bank

U.S. Army Recruiting Gainesville Office • Walgreens Willis Investment Council • Wilson Orthodontics

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New Youth Leadership Hall ClassFounded in 2005, the Youth Leadership Hall is designed for high school juniors and seniors and enables students to develop leadership skills while increasing awareness of the community. The program provides an investment in the community’s future leadership by fostering interest in the community and inspiring students to become the leaders of tomorrow. The following students were selected for 2011-2012:

For more on Youth Leadership Hall or other Greater Hall Chamber Education and Workforce Development programs, contact Dana Miller, Chamber Vice President of Education, 770-532-6206. Email: dmiller@ghcc.com. Online: greaterhallchamber.com

Youth Leadership Hall 2010-2011 class members at a Dragon Boat race on Lake Lanier. The class participated in their final program and graduation festivities at Montara Farm in April. The newly selected class of 58 high school students begins their series of programs in August 2011. Thank you to the Chattahoochee County Club for sponsoring the Lake/Etiquette Program.

Sonia Alcanter - Chestatee

Katie Allan - Johnson

Megan Bassett - West Hall

Joy Bauerband - Gainesville

Luis Beltron - Gainesville

Chance Bloomer - North Hall

Tucker Bond - North Hall

Logan Brown - Gainesville

Emily Bruns - West Hall

Johnathon Casas - East Hall

Hayden Chapman - East Hall

Yamyly Chavez - East Hall

Stanton Collins - North Hall

Jodi Cruz - Flowery Branch

David English - West Hall

Elise Forrester - Lanier Career Academy

Andrew Garland - Flowery Branch

Candance Garret - Johnson

Kylie Gibbs - Flowery Branch

Victoria Gibbs - Lanier Career Academy

Eli Gilmer - North Hall

Sasha Grambrah - Brenau Academy

Winston Griffith - Johnson

Zach Groover - East Hall

Brittney Gunter - North Hall

Josaiah Hartog - Chestatee

Alexis Hawks - Gainesville

Morgan Jackson - East Hall

Patrick Kelley - Gainesville

Trent Kenton - Flowery Branch

Rachael Kline - West Hall

Tyler Kratzer - North Hall

Selena Ledford - Johnson

Ashton Little - Flowery Branch

Merle Ann Manuel - Chestatee

Maura Monacella - Lanier Career Acad.

Shannon Mundy - West Hall

Laura Grace Myers - North Hall

Allison Nelson - West Hall

Elie Nwefo - Gainesville

Kip O'Kelley - West Hall

Thomas Paris - Lakeveiw Acadmey

Lillian Peck - Chestatee

Lyndsey Pethel - Johnson

Hannah Purcell - N. Georgia Christian

Amy Rodriquez - East Hall

Emma Rowlett - Johnson

KayLynnSamples - Chestatee

Reid Schwartz - Riverside Military

Amanda Seibert - Flowery Branch

Wells Stecker - Riverside Military

John Stenzel - Gainesville

Hope Stockel - Flowery Branch

Jesse Strickland - North Hall

Lauren Wassel - Chestatee

Paige Williams - Chestatee

Grady Zachary - Johnson

Katie Zottnick - Lakeveiw Academy

Permits Issued - Hall County

Housing Area Permits Mar Mar Feb Total 2011County 2011 2010 2011 2010 YTDBarrow 2 4 3 45 7Dawson 4 1 1 33 9

Gwinnett 40 60 43 647 154Forsyth 87 104 55 1,012 229

Jackson 2 1 0 39 5

Homes Sold and Closed and Average Price of Home Mar Avg Mar Avg Feb Avg Total Avg Total AvgArea 2011 Price 2010 Price 2011 Price 2010 Price 2011 Price

City 14 111,182 9 182,933 10 73,350 119 130,529 38 106,395

North 34 215,402 26 216,967 29 161,413 279 203,389 87 191,439

East 16 75,000 18 95,311 20 69,176 144 89,653 43 66,132

South 16 158,503 25 181,927 19 136,251 172 133,791 47 153,662

West 35 135,825 51 173,323 43 156,686 374 170,098 103 155,294

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The Greater Hall Chamber's Agribusiness Committee awards program shows appreciation of the agribusiness community in Hall County. Nominations for 2011 awards will be accepted through Friday, May 13.

Friend of Agribusiness... an individual who has consistently promoted agribusi-ness and agriculture in Hall County. 2010 Winner – Will Schofield, Superintendent, Hall County Schools. Outstanding Agribusiness... a member of the agribusiness commu-nity who demonstrates significant presence and progress (must have been in opera-tion for at least five years to qualify for this award). 2010 Winner – King GREEN. Farmer of the Year... a person who has made significant contribution to agribusi-ness and community services. 2010 Winner – Paul Bowen, Bowen & Sons Farm. Ag Hall of Fame... given to individuals each year (living or deceased) in recognitions of sustained contributions to Hall County agriculture/agribusiness. 2010 Winner – Larry Nix, Big Oak Farm. Outstanding Community Service: recognizes continued volun-

teer service to the community in the areas of beautification, horticultural education and environmental awareness. 2010 Winner – Hall County Master Gardeners

Awards will be presented at the annual breakfast on Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 a.m. at the East Hall Community Center. To make a nomination or for breakfast reser-vations, call the Hall County Extension Service, 770-535-8293.

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Leadership Hall Wrap Up Retreat

Leadership Hall began their wrap up retreat at Riverside Military Academy with Major Kevin Jarrard, Commandant of Cadets, and observed the Pass in Review by the cadets. Lunch, sponsored by Willis Investment Counsel, was followed by team development led by SGM, Jefferey W Chandler and senior cadets. The Leadership Advisory Committee concluded the program with a reception at the Elk’s Lodge.

Annual Agribusiness Awards recognize farming community

Brenda Robbins, Senior Project Manager with Georgia Power’s Economic Development Division (front center) recently spoke to a group of commercial brokers at the Chamber. (L-R): Brent Hoffman,Prudential Georgia Realty,Darrell Synder, Georgia Power, and Greater Hall Chamber Economic Development Vice President Tim Evans.

Commercial Brokers Meeting

(Front): Angela Thompson,Main Street Gainesville; David Baston, Sperry Van Ness;Angela Sheppard, City of Gainesville; Beth Truelove,Holiday Inn Lanier Centre;Christie Cruise-Harper,Gainesville State College. (Back, L-R): John Haynes,Carroll Daniel Construction Co; Kevin Garrison, Hall County State Court; Brain Cantel,Cantel Wealth Management;Cara Mitchell, Whelchel, Dunlap, Jarrard & Walker.

103rd Annual Meeting & GalaThursday, May 12

6:00 p.m.Chattahoochee Country Club

Sponsored by AT&T, Georgia Power, and Lake Lanier Islands Resort

Small Business Success SeminarTuesday, May 17

"Small Business Loans"Presented by Sandy Headley

Vice President, Access to Capital7:45 - 9:00 a.m. – Chamber

Sponsored by United Community Bank

South Hall Marketing WorkshopThursday, May 19

"Emerging Technology"presented by Red Clay Interactive

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.Mulberry Creek Community Center

Sponsored by AT&T

Business After HoursThursday, June 9Port Royal Marina4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Yamaha, Port Royale and Park Marine Boating Centers

Job Fair & Career ExpoWednesday, June 22

Georgia Mountains Center10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Greater Hall Chamber and Lanier Technical College

Get information and register for these events and others online atgreaterhallchamber.com

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