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Business Link March 2013TRANSCRIPT
B u s i n e s s L i n kChairman's Columnpage 2
Board of Directors Nominationspage 4
Small Business of the Monthpage 5
Upcoming Eventspage 6
Member Announcementspage 10
Government Affairspage 11
New Memberspage 13
Leadership Programspage 14
Agribusiness Awardspage 15
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A Publication of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
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Thursday, March 14Business After Hours
Tuesday, March 19Small Business Workshop
Friday, March 22Business Before Hours
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The Chamber's Annual Job Fair is Wednesday, April 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center (a new venue this year). The Job Fair is a great opportunity for both employers and job seekers. The event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with NO ADMISSION FEE! Employers will have a chance to meet hundreds of job candidates face-to-face during a short period of time. For job seekers, the event provides coveted face-time and personal contact with hiring managers.
Employer booths are $275 ($300 with electricity) $175 for Non-Profits ($200 with electricity). The title sponsor is Modern Woodmen of America. Additional sponsors include Express Employment Pros (Platinum), IMS Gear (Gold), Axiom Staffing Group (Silver), ZF Group (Bronze), McDonald's, Lanier Technical College, Gainesville Area Employers, WDUN and The Times. Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]. Online: greaterhallchamber.com
Job Fair on April 10
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk presented by Medical Mutual. The Chamber Chase is a corporate challenge 5K Run/Walk encouraging a get fit stay fit lifestyle. With over 2,000 participants in last year's race, the Chamber Chase 5K is much more than a road race. It is a community-wide wellness event offering fun for all. This year's event will include Free Training Passes for the first 70 registered participants, voting for People's Choice Award for Best T-shirt, Physical Fitness Tests for all ages, and Hall County's Largest Office Party with music, food, awards, and recognition! The Chamber Chase originated in 2008 as the Get Fit Stay Fit Corporate Challenge 5K, in association with the Greater Hall Chamber's Healthcare Committee and VISION 2030. Call 770-532-6206 or Register Online at ChamberChase5K.com
Register Online NOW for Chamber Chase 5KThursday, April 18 • 6:00 pm • Riverside Military Academy
Wednesday, March 1311:30 am - 1:00 pm
University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus - Building 10 - Continuing Education Auditorium
Annual Transportation Forum
Updates on Transportation Issues & Projects Open to the Public – Includes Lunch
$15 Chamber Members; $20 Guests. Includes lunch. Reservations required. Joy Sims, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected] Online reservations: greaterhallchamber.com
• Keith Golden, GDOT Commissioner• Bayne Smith, GDOT District 1 Engineer• Srikanth Yamala, Gainesville-Hall County MPO
Riding on the success of the recent Buy Local Safe & Green Expo, the Chamber staff is working hard to present a host of diverse programs this spring. From the Transportation Forum to Hackers Holiday Golf, upcoming activities offer something for everyone! Mark your calendar and plan to take part in one or more of these programs designed to benefit Chamber members and the community.
• The Annual Transportation Forum is Wednesday, March 13 at the University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and includes presentations by Keith Golden, GDOT Commissioner; Bayne Smith, GDOT District 1 Engineer; and Srikanth Yamala, Gainesville-Hall County MPO.
• The South Hall Business Coalition and Small Business Success Seminar series will host a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, March 19,11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Mulberry Creek Community Center. The Program "Sales Made Simple" is presented by Jeff Smith, founder of Ac-
tionCOACH Atlanta, and will include discussion on ways for business owners to grow revenue.
• The Annual Job Fair is Wednesday, April 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center. The Job Fair's title sponsor is Modern Woodmen of America and will be a great opportunity for both employers and job seekers. The event is open to the public with no admission fee, and employers will have a chance to meet hundreds of job candidates face-to-face in a short time span.
• The 6th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk presented by Medical Mutual is Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Riverside Military Academy. Registration is now open online. Dozens of businesses will be participating as we encourage a get fit, stay fit lifestyle.
• The 34th Annual Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament is Friday, April 26 at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Lake Lanier Islands. The title sponsor is Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia and activities include Hole-In-One prize, along with closest to the pin, longest drive, putting contest and more. 19th Hole Reception with free food and drink follows the tournament. Sponsorships available!
• The 105th Annual Meeting and Gala is Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee County Club. We will celebrate our success over the past year with a dinner program as we recognize the Small Business of the Year, Family Business of the Year, Silver Shovel and other award recipients.
Learn more about these and other events and register online: greaterhallchamber.com
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emily Bagwell, Gainesville Redevelopment Auth.
William Bagwell, Jr., Homestead Investments
Karen Baston, Sperry Van Ness
Col. James Benson, Riverside Military Academy
William H. Beyer, NEGA Heart Center
Carol Burrell, NEGA Health System
stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB
Danny Dunagan, Mayor City of Gainesville
Dr. Merrianne Dyer, Gainesville City Schools
sam evans, City of Oakwood Councilman
Andi Farmer, Milton Martin Honda
Kathy Fauscett, Keller Williams Realty
Tony Funari, Mayor Pro-tem, Town of Braselton
lance Gardner, Georgia Power
Rob Geoffroy, The Atlanta Falcons
John Geyer, J Geyer Advertising
Mike Giles, Georgia Poultry Federation
Dr. Bonita Jacobs, University of North Georgia
Dr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy
Dick Mecum, Chairman, Hall Co. Commission
Mike Miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch
Dr. Randy Pierce, University of North Georgia
James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont
Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint & Design
larry Poole, Mayor, City of Gillsville
spence Price, The Adams Companies
Will schofield, Hall County Schools
Dr. ed schrader, Brenau University
Joyce stephens, United Community Bank
Dennis stockton, The Times
Grier Todd, Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Milton Turner, Mayor, City of Lula
Melissa Tymchuk, NEGA Health System
Russell Vandiver, Lanier Technical College
Dr. Mary Watkins, Watkins Total Health Care
Davis White, Full Media
Darrell Wiley, J&J Foods
Philip Wilheit, Jr., Wilheit Packaging Materials
Bob Willis, Willis Investment Counsel
Phil Bonelli, Wells Fargo
John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates
Burton Brown, Woodmen of the World
Namon Collins, Allstate Insurance
Brett Fowler, Turner Wood & Smith
Joy Griffin, United Way of Hall County
Brian Hollis, Hollis Transport Agency
lane Jones, Highland Mountain Beverage
Megan Martin, American Security Shredding
Charles White, Community Volunteer
emily Whitehead, Milton Martin Toyota
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Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce 2012-2013 executive Committee
ChairmanRandall FrostStewart, Melvin & Frost
Chairman ElectDixie TrueloveTruelove Dairy
TreasurerJody lail, Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia
Vice Chair, Economic DevelopmentChris BraswellPB Property Management
Vice Chair, Education elisabeth Baldwin Raymond James/Morgan Keegan
Vice Chair, Government AffairsDavid lee, Jackson EMC
Vice Chair, Marketing and CommunicationsJullie King, The Longstreet Clinic
Vice Chair, Membership DevelopmentJimbo Floyd, Turner Wood & Smith Insurance
Vice Chair, South Hall CouncilBrian Cantel, Cantel Wealth Management
Vice Chair, Community DevelopmentDeborah Mack, Volunteer
Chair, VISION 2030Carl Romberg, CitiscoMeg Nivens, Executive Director
Co-Chairs, HALLmarkDavid Abee, Regions BankPerry Barnett, Rushton & Co.Paul Chambers, AT&T
Senior AdvisorPhilip Wilheit, sr., Wilheit Packaging
Immediate Past ChairmanJay Jacobs, Jacobs Media Corp. President & CEOKit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors 2012-2013
Associate Directors 2012-2013
staffExecutiveKit 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
EducationDana Miller, Vice President
Government AffairsKit Dunlap, President/CEOJoy sims, Executive Assistant
South Hall CouncilKit Dunlap, President/CEO
Community DevelopmentRobin Halstead, Vice President
VISION 2030Meg Nivens, Executive Director
Membership DevelopmentKara Tate, Membership Coordinator
Marketing & CommunicationsKemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant
Greater Hall Chamber Welcome CenterRobin Halstead, Manager
Chamber offers activities for everyone
Randall FrostStewart, Melvin & Frost2012-2013 Chairman, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Buy Local Safe & Green Expo(L-R): Rachael Seabolt, Brandy Treadaway, Karen Smith and Bruce Eades of Insurance Office of America at the Buy Local Safe & Green Expo on February 22 at the Gainesville Civic Center. Many thanks to IOA, the presenting sponsor of the event. Hundreds of attendees enjoyed interactive exhibits, delicious food, giveaways, doorprizes and the opportunity to network with the many businesses and services available in our area. Gold sponsors included Cotton Eyed Joe's, Milton Martin Honda and Oakwood Occasions. See more highlights on page 12.
Riding on the success of the recent Buy Local Safe & Green Expo, the Chamber staff is working hard to present a host of diverse programs this spring. From the Transportation Forum to Hackers Holiday Golf, upcoming activities offer something for everyone! Mark your calendar and plan to take part in one or more of these programs designed to benefit Chamber members and the community.
• The Annual Transportation Forum is Wednesday, March 13 at the University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and includes presentations by Keith Golden, GDOT Commissioner; Bayne Smith, GDOT District 1 Engineer; and Srikanth Yamala, Gainesville-Hall County MPO.
• The South Hall Business Coalition and Small Business Success Seminar series will host a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, March 19,11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Mulberry Creek Community Center. The Program "Sales Made Simple" is presented by Jeff Smith, founder of Ac-
tionCOACH Atlanta, and will include discussion on ways for business owners to grow revenue.
• The Annual Job Fair is Wednesday, April 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center. The Job Fair's title sponsor is Modern Woodmen of America and will be a great opportunity for both employers and job seekers. The event is open to the public with no admission fee, and employers will have a chance to meet hundreds of job candidates face-to-face in a short time span.
• The 6th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk presented by Medical Mutual is Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Riverside Military Academy. Registration is now open online. Dozens of businesses will be participating as we encourage a get fit, stay fit lifestyle.
• The 34th Annual Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament is Friday, April 26 at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Lake Lanier Islands. The title sponsor is Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia and activities include Hole-In-One prize, along with closest to the pin, longest drive, putting contest and more. 19th Hole Reception with free food and drink follows the tournament. Sponsorships available!
• The 105th Annual Meeting and Gala is Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee County Club. We will celebrate our success over the past year with a dinner program as we recognize the Small Business of the Year, Family Business of the Year, Silver Shovel and other award recipients.
Learn more about these and other events and register online: greaterhallchamber.com
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emily Bagwell, Gainesville Redevelopment Auth.
William Bagwell, Jr., Homestead Investments
Karen Baston, Sperry Van Ness
Col. James Benson, Riverside Military Academy
William H. Beyer, NEGA Heart Center
Carol Burrell, NEGA Health System
stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB
Danny Dunagan, Mayor City of Gainesville
Dr. Merrianne Dyer, Gainesville City Schools
sam evans, City of Oakwood Councilman
Andi Farmer, Milton Martin Honda
Kathy Fauscett, Keller Williams Realty
Tony Funari, Mayor Pro-tem, Town of Braselton
lance Gardner, Georgia Power
Rob Geoffroy, The Atlanta Falcons
John Geyer, J Geyer Advertising
Mike Giles, Georgia Poultry Federation
Dr. Bonita Jacobs, University of North Georgia
Dr. John Kennedy, Lakeview Academy
Dick Mecum, Chairman, Hall Co. Commission
Mike Miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch
Dr. Randy Pierce, University of North Georgia
James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont
Tony Paramore, Gainesville Paint & Design
larry Poole, Mayor, City of Gillsville
spence Price, The Adams Companies
Will schofield, Hall County Schools
Dr. ed schrader, Brenau University
Joyce stephens, United Community Bank
Dennis stockton, The Times
Grier Todd, Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Milton Turner, Mayor, City of Lula
Melissa Tymchuk, NEGA Health System
Russell Vandiver, Lanier Technical College
Dr. Mary Watkins, Watkins Total Health Care
Davis White, Full Media
Darrell Wiley, J&J Foods
Philip Wilheit, Jr., Wilheit Packaging Materials
Bob Willis, Willis Investment Counsel
Phil Bonelli, Wells Fargo
John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates
Burton Brown, Woodmen of the World
Namon Collins, Allstate Insurance
Brett Fowler, Turner Wood & Smith
Joy Griffin, United Way of Hall County
Brian Hollis, Hollis Transport Agency
lane Jones, Highland Mountain Beverage
Megan Martin, American Security Shredding
Charles White, Community Volunteer
emily Whitehead, Milton Martin Toyota
B u s i n e s s L i n k
Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce 2012-2013 executive Committee
ChairmanRandall FrostStewart, Melvin & Frost
Chairman ElectDixie TrueloveTruelove Dairy
TreasurerJody lail, Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia
Vice Chair, Economic DevelopmentChris BraswellPB Property Management
Vice Chair, Education elisabeth Baldwin Raymond James/Morgan Keegan
Vice Chair, Government AffairsDavid lee, Jackson EMC
Vice Chair, Marketing and CommunicationsJullie King, The Longstreet Clinic
Vice Chair, Membership DevelopmentJimbo Floyd, Turner Wood & Smith Insurance
Vice Chair, South Hall CouncilBrian Cantel, Cantel Wealth Management
Vice Chair, Community DevelopmentDeborah Mack, Volunteer
Chair, VISION 2030Carl Romberg, CitiscoMeg Nivens, Executive Director
Co-Chairs, HALLmarkDavid Abee, Regions BankPerry Barnett, Rushton & Co.Paul Chambers, AT&T
Senior AdvisorPhilip Wilheit, sr., Wilheit Packaging
Immediate Past ChairmanJay Jacobs, Jacobs Media Corp. President & CEOKit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors 2012-2013
Associate Directors 2012-2013
staffExecutiveKit 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
EducationDana Miller, Vice President
Government AffairsKit Dunlap, President/CEOJoy sims, Executive Assistant
South Hall CouncilKit Dunlap, President/CEO
Community DevelopmentRobin Halstead, Vice President
VISION 2030Meg Nivens, Executive Director
Membership DevelopmentKara Tate, Membership Coordinator
Marketing & CommunicationsKemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant
Greater Hall Chamber Welcome CenterRobin Halstead, Manager
Chamber offers activities for everyone
Randall FrostStewart, Melvin & Frost2012-2013 Chairman, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Buy Local Safe & Green Expo(L-R): Rachael Seabolt, Brandy Treadaway, Karen Smith and Bruce Eades of Insurance Office of America at the Buy Local Safe & Green Expo on February 22 at the Gainesville Civic Center. Many thanks to IOA, the presenting sponsor of the event. Hundreds of attendees enjoyed interactive exhibits, delicious food, giveaways, doorprizes and the opportunity to network with the many businesses and services available in our area. Gold sponsors included Cotton Eyed Joe's, Milton Martin Honda and Oakwood Occasions. See more highlights on page 12.
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Nominations for Chamber Board of Directors 2013-2016 Term
Gainesville native Will Hicks is a Vice President/Investments and Co-Branch Manager with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc., a full-service brokerage firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. With over 16 years in the securities business, he began his career in Gainesville with A.G. Edwards & Sons. Will works with both businesses and individuals, helping them develop investment strategies to pursue their specific goals and has ob-tained the Certified Financial Planner professional certification. Will is a graduate of Gainesville High School and the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. He is active
in the community and is a past president of Chattahoochee Country Club, a member of the Chattahoochee Golf Course Advisory Committee, a Leadership Hall County graduate, and former member of the Gainesville Jaycees and Friends of the Parks. Will, and his wife, Loo, have two daughters and reside in Gainesville.
Will Hicks, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
Phil Bonelli is a Vice President in Wells Fargo’s Business Banking Group for Gainesville. He currently serves as the 2012-2013 President of the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville, and is also a board member at the Boys & Girls Club and Humane Society of Hall County, as well as being the race director for the 2013 Trillium Trek benefiting Elachee Nature Science Center. He is a graduate of Leadership Hall County. Phil was raised in Sautee, Georgia, and moved to Gainesville after graduating in 2007 from the University of Georgia, where he studied Finance and Spanish. Phil and his wife, Lindsay,
reside in North Hall County with their one year old daughter, Caroline Grace, and are members of Gainesville First United Methodist Church.
Phil Bonelli, Wells Fargo
Mary Jane Locklear and husband, Randy, are owners of Cox Communications and Electronics, Inc. They purchased the business in 2010 and are celebrating the company's 55 year an-niversary. She enjoys working with local companies providing customer service with complete security and telecom solutions. She is a former licensed life and health agent, serving seven states with Lincoln Heritage and Senior Life Insurance Companies. Mary Jane is active in the non- profit sector as well as with the Chamber, serving as a driving force and team captain for the membership drive two years running, winning the team goal and
the individual prize for the most new businesses recruited. She is active on the Am-bassadors Council. Mary Jane is a Delaware native and mother of three daughters ranging in age from 3 to 15. A Jackson County resident, she is involved with the park and recreation department as an assistant coach for the girls soccer league.
Mary Jane Locklear, Cox Communications
A native of Ohio, Greg Ours obtained a degree in business administration and began a career as a professional football player and offensive lineman for the Orlando Renegades USFL, then the NFL's Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. In 1989 he began a business career in various industries starting as vice president and safety director of Ours Garage & Wrecker Service. He joined Ducks Unlimited in 1993 as regional director, and in 1997 became a sales and manufacturing consultant for Carton Service/Packaging Insights, a pharmaceutical contract packaging company. In 2003, Greg purchased Poly Enterprises,
a Gainesville-based manufacturer of durable molded vinyl products such as bar, counter and branded floor mats – the largest bar mat manufacturer in the world – and a distributor of traffic cones of various size and colors. He currently serves as a member of the Gainesville-Hall County Economic Development Council. Greg and his wife, Brenda, have two children and reside in Buford.
Greg Ours, Poly Enterprises
John Gage Breakfield is the managing partner of Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys, located in Gainesville. His firm handles general litigation for businesses and individuals. John earned his B.A. from Wofford College and his law degree from Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. John also serves as the part-time prosecutor for Gainesville Municipal Court, as well as a part-time instructor for the University of North Georgia’s paralegal program. John is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, graduate of Leadership Hall County, Youth Leadership Hall mentor, Family Ties member, Safe Kids
Gainesville member and was the Collins for Congress South Hall Chairman. John and his wife, Astrid, have two sons and live in Flowery Branch.
John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates
Steve McNeilly has works for Northeast Georgia Health System in the Finance & Managed Care Division for 19 years. He is the Director of Northeast Georgia Health Partners, a PPO network, which serves over 40,000 members and ranks third in market share in the region. Steve works with employers, brokers, and insurance carriers and has been instrumental in the development of new insurance products marketed throughout Northeast Georgia. He is a graduate of the University of North Georgia and received his MBA from Brenau University in Healthcare Administration. Steve is a licensed insurance agent, a graduate
of Leadership Hall County, and serves on the Chamber's Healthcare Committee. Steve lives in Gainesville and he and wife, Pam, have a daughter, Anna Kate.
Steve McNeilly, NEGA Health System
Brad Puryear is General Counsel of Mansfield Energy Corp. and the Mansfield family of companies – a diversified company selling petroleum products, biofuels, natural gas, logistics man-agement, environmental, and fuel facility equipment services to commercial/industrial and government end-users and fuel retailers across the U.S. and Canada. In 2012, Mansfield was ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 54th largest privately held company in the U.S., with annual sales over $6.5 billion. Brad’s responsibilities include governing all legal affairs for the Mans-field companies. He also manages acquisitions and strategic al-
liances, serves as government relations liaison and oversees insurance matters. Brad serves on the Board of Directors for Northeast Georgia Health Partners, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America. He is a past president of the Gainesville Jaycees and the March of Dimes, a graduate of Leadership Hall County, and is actively involved in coaching youth sports. He is married to Jennifer Rogers Puryear, and they have five children.
Brad Puryear, Mansfield Energy Corp.
The Chamber's Nominating Committee, in accordance with the Bylaws (Article 5, Section 5), nominates these seven individuals to serve a three-year term July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2016. The election of new directors takes place in March 2013. Members of the Chamber's Board of Directors Nominating Committee: Chamber Chairman Randall Frost; Chairman-Elect Dixie Truelove, Immediate Past Chairman Jay Jacobs; Past Chairmen Darrell Snyder, Emily Bagwell, R.K. Whitehead and Denise Deal and Senior Advisor Philip Wilheit, Sr.
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Gainesville native Will Hicks is a Vice President/Investments and Co-Branch Manager with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc., a full-service brokerage firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. With over 16 years in the securities business, he began his career in Gainesville with A.G. Edwards & Sons. Will works with both businesses and individuals, helping them develop investment strategies to pursue their specific goals and has ob-tained the Certified Financial Planner professional certification. Will is a graduate of Gainesville High School and the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. He is active
in the community and is a past president of Chattahoochee Country Club, a member of the Chattahoochee Golf Course Advisory Committee, a Leadership Hall County graduate, and former member of the Gainesville Jaycees and Friends of the Parks. Will, and his wife, Loo, have two daughters and reside in Gainesville.
Will Hicks, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
Phil Bonelli is a Vice President in Wells Fargo’s Business Banking Group for Gainesville. He currently serves as the 2012-2013 President of the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville, and is also a board member at the Boys & Girls Club and Humane Society of Hall County, as well as being the race director for the 2013 Trillium Trek benefiting Elachee Nature Science Center. He is a graduate of Leadership Hall County. Phil was raised in Sautee, Georgia, and moved to Gainesville after graduating in 2007 from the University of Georgia, where he studied Finance and Spanish. Phil and his wife, Lindsay,
reside in North Hall County with their one year old daughter, Caroline Grace, and are members of Gainesville First United Methodist Church.
Phil Bonelli, Wells Fargo
Mary Jane Locklear and husband, Randy, are owners of Cox Communications and Electronics, Inc. They purchased the business in 2010 and are celebrating the company's 55 year an-niversary. She enjoys working with local companies providing customer service with complete security and telecom solutions. She is a former licensed life and health agent, serving seven states with Lincoln Heritage and Senior Life Insurance Companies. Mary Jane is active in the non- profit sector as well as with the Chamber, serving as a driving force and team captain for the membership drive two years running, winning the team goal and
the individual prize for the most new businesses recruited. She is active on the Am-bassadors Council. Mary Jane is a Delaware native and mother of three daughters ranging in age from 3 to 15. A Jackson County resident, she is involved with the park and recreation department as an assistant coach for the girls soccer league.
Mary Jane Locklear, Cox Communications
A native of Ohio, Greg Ours obtained a degree in business administration and began a career as a professional football player and offensive lineman for the Orlando Renegades USFL, then the NFL's Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. In 1989 he began a business career in various industries starting as vice president and safety director of Ours Garage & Wrecker Service. He joined Ducks Unlimited in 1993 as regional director, and in 1997 became a sales and manufacturing consultant for Carton Service/Packaging Insights, a pharmaceutical contract packaging company. In 2003, Greg purchased Poly Enterprises,
a Gainesville-based manufacturer of durable molded vinyl products such as bar, counter and branded floor mats – the largest bar mat manufacturer in the world – and a distributor of traffic cones of various size and colors. He currently serves as a member of the Gainesville-Hall County Economic Development Council. Greg and his wife, Brenda, have two children and reside in Buford.
Greg Ours, Poly Enterprises
John Gage Breakfield is the managing partner of Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys, located in Gainesville. His firm handles general litigation for businesses and individuals. John earned his B.A. from Wofford College and his law degree from Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. John also serves as the part-time prosecutor for Gainesville Municipal Court, as well as a part-time instructor for the University of North Georgia’s paralegal program. John is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, graduate of Leadership Hall County, Youth Leadership Hall mentor, Family Ties member, Safe Kids
Gainesville member and was the Collins for Congress South Hall Chairman. John and his wife, Astrid, have two sons and live in Flowery Branch.
John Breakfield, Breakfield & Associates
Steve McNeilly has works for Northeast Georgia Health System in the Finance & Managed Care Division for 19 years. He is the Director of Northeast Georgia Health Partners, a PPO network, which serves over 40,000 members and ranks third in market share in the region. Steve works with employers, brokers, and insurance carriers and has been instrumental in the development of new insurance products marketed throughout Northeast Georgia. He is a graduate of the University of North Georgia and received his MBA from Brenau University in Healthcare Administration. Steve is a licensed insurance agent, a graduate
of Leadership Hall County, and serves on the Chamber's Healthcare Committee. Steve lives in Gainesville and he and wife, Pam, have a daughter, Anna Kate.
Steve McNeilly, NEGA Health System
Brad Puryear is General Counsel of Mansfield Energy Corp. and the Mansfield family of companies – a diversified company selling petroleum products, biofuels, natural gas, logistics man-agement, environmental, and fuel facility equipment services to commercial/industrial and government end-users and fuel retailers across the U.S. and Canada. In 2012, Mansfield was ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 54th largest privately held company in the U.S., with annual sales over $6.5 billion. Brad’s responsibilities include governing all legal affairs for the Mans-field companies. He also manages acquisitions and strategic al-
liances, serves as government relations liaison and oversees insurance matters. Brad serves on the Board of Directors for Northeast Georgia Health Partners, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America. He is a past president of the Gainesville Jaycees and the March of Dimes, a graduate of Leadership Hall County, and is actively involved in coaching youth sports. He is married to Jennifer Rogers Puryear, and they have five children.
Brad Puryear, Mansfield Energy Corp.
The Chamber's Nominating Committee, in accordance with the Bylaws (Article 5, Section 5), nominates these seven individuals to serve a three-year term July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2016. The election of new directors takes place in March 2013. Members of the Chamber's Board of Directors Nominating Committee: Chamber Chairman Randall Frost; Chairman-Elect Dixie Truelove, Immediate Past Chairman Jay Jacobs; Past Chairmen Darrell Snyder, Emily Bagwell, R.K. Whitehead and Denise Deal and Senior Advisor Philip Wilheit, Sr.
Cox Communications & Electronics provides business telephone systems, video surveillance and security solutions. The company began in 1958 offering radio communications to local business and governments. Over the past 55 years, they have expanded to include unlimited low voltage infrastructure, including fiber optic solutions and business digital and Voice over Internet Protocol phone systems as well as complete security solutions with video surveillance and access control systems. Purchasing the company in 2010, Randy and Mary Jane Locklear have a staff of five employees and are active members of the Chamber. Mary Jane is a member of the Ambassadors Council and has led teams in the last two Membership Drives. This year Mary Jane not only led the winning team but also received the award for recruiting the highest number of new members. They believe in giving back and donate time, equipment and guidance to several non-profits in Hall and neighboring counties. The strong belief in the importance of community involvement resonates in their business and personal lives. coxcomm.com
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Small Business of the Month Recipient Mary Jane Locklear with Chamber Chairman Randall Frost, President & CEO Kit Dunlap and Membership Chairman Jimbo Floyd.
ZF Gainesville LLC celebrates the production of its three millionth axle drive that is assembled in the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, GM Chevy Caprice and the Mer-cedes M Class. Tim Hayes, Hayes Chrysler Plymonth, delivered a Jeep Grand Chero-kee from his dealership to the ZF plant where the employees celebrated the milestone. ZF Gainesville LLC is located in Gainesville-Hall County and currently employs 430, representing 12 different nationalities. The plant, located on Palmour Drive in Gainesville, was established in 1987 and currently provides axles and transmissions to the construction industry, axle drives to the passenger car industry, and suspension and steering components as well as axles to the commercial vehicle industry. zf.com
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Cox Communications & Electronics provides business telephone systems, video surveillance and security solutions. The company began in 1958 offering radio communications to local business and governments. Over the past 55 years, they have expanded to include unlimited low voltage infrastructure, including fiber optic solutions and business digital and Voice over Internet Protocol phone systems as well as complete security solutions with video surveillance and access control systems. Purchasing the company in 2010, Randy and Mary Jane Locklear have a staff of five employees and are active members of the Chamber. Mary Jane is a member of the Ambassadors Council and has led teams in the last two Membership Drives. This year Mary Jane not only led the winning team but also received the award for recruiting the highest number of new members. They believe in giving back and donate time, equipment and guidance to several non-profits in Hall and neighboring counties. The strong belief in the importance of community involvement resonates in their business and personal lives. coxcomm.com
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Small Business of the Month Recipient Mary Jane Locklear with Chamber Chairman Randall Frost, President & CEO Kit Dunlap and Membership Chairman Jimbo Floyd.
ZF Gainesville LLC celebrates the production of its three millionth axle drive that is assembled in the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, GM Chevy Caprice and the Mer-cedes M Class. Tim Hayes, Hayes Chrysler Plymonth, delivered a Jeep Grand Chero-kee from his dealership to the ZF plant where the employees celebrated the milestone. ZF Gainesville LLC is located in Gainesville-Hall County and currently employs 430, representing 12 different nationalities. The plant, located on Palmour Drive in Gainesville, was established in 1987 and currently provides axles and transmissions to the construction industry, axle drives to the passenger car industry, and suspension and steering components as well as axles to the commercial vehicle industry. zf.com
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Cox Communications & Electronics provides business telephone systems, video surveillance and security solutions. The company began in 1958 offering radio communications to local business and governments. Over the past 55 years, they have expanded to include unlimited low voltage infrastructure, including fiber optic solutions and business digital and Voice over Internet Protocol phone systems as well as complete security solutions with video surveillance and access control systems. Purchasing the company in 2010, Randy and Mary Jane Locklear have a staff of five employees and are active members of the Chamber. Mary Jane is a member of the Ambassadors Council and has led teams in the last two Membership Drives. This year Mary Jane not only led the winning team but also received the award for recruiting the highest number of new members. They believe in giving back and donate time, equipment and guidance to several non-profits in Hall and neighboring counties. The strong belief in the importance of community involvement resonates in their business and personal lives. coxcomm.com
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Small Business of the Month Recipient Mary Jane Locklear with Chamber Chairman Randall Frost, President & CEO Kit Dunlap and Membership Chairman Jimbo Floyd.
ZF Gainesville LLC celebrates the production of its three millionth axle drive that is assembled in the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, GM Chevy Caprice and the Mer-cedes M Class. Tim Hayes, Hayes Chrysler Plymonth, delivered a Jeep Grand Chero-kee from his dealership to the ZF plant where the employees celebrated the milestone. ZF Gainesville LLC is located in Gainesville-Hall County and currently employs 430, representing 12 different nationalities. The plant, located on Palmour Drive in Gainesville, was established in 1987 and currently provides axles and transmissions to the construction industry, axle drives to the passenger car industry, and suspension and steering components as well as axles to the commercial vehicle industry. zf.com
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Wednesday, March 6Healthcare Committee8:00 a.m. – Chamber
Friday, March 8Economic Development Council7:30 a.m. – Flowery Branch Depot
Tuesday, March 12Youth Leadership Hall 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12Ambassador Council3:45 - 4:45 p.m. – 2 Dog Cafe
Wednesday, March 13Network Over Coffee8:30 - 9:30 a.m. – McDonald's Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville
Wednesday, March 13Annual Transportation Forum11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus, Building #10Continuing Education Auditorium
Wednesday, March 13Human Resource CouncilPresentation by Lisa MacKinney, Hall County Library, HR Council Chair11:45 a.m. - Luna's Restaurant
Thursday, March 14Leadership Hall County 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 14Business After Hours5:30 - 7:30 p.m. – Conditioned Air Systems2410 Hilton Way in Gainesville
Tuesday, March 19Small Business WorkshopSales Made Simple presented by Jeff Smith, Founder, ActionCOACH Atlanta(Joint program of the South Hall Business Coalition and Small Business Success Seminars)11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Mulberry Creek Community Center
Tuesday, March 19VISION 2030 Board of Directors11:30 a.m. – Chamber
Wednesday, March 20Issues Committee8:00 a.m. – Chamber
Wednesday, March 20Lunch 'n Learn11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Recess
Thursday, March 21Chamber Executive Board11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Chamber
Friday, March 22Business Before Hours7:30 - 9:00 a.m. – Milton Martin Toyota2350 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville
Wednesday, March 27Network Over Coffee8:30 - 9:30 a.m. – Panera Bread
Thursday, March 28Greater Hall Chamber Board of Directors12:00 p.m. – Gainesville Civic Center
APRIL 2013
Wednesday, April 10Annual Job Fair10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Gainesville Civic Center
Thursday, April 18Chamber Chase 5K/2 Mile Wellness Walk6:00 p.m. – Riverside Military Academy
Friday, April 26Hacker's Holiday Golf Tournament10:00 a.m. – Lake Lanier Islands Resort
MAY 2013
Thursday, May 9105th Annual Meeting & Gala6:00 p.m. – Chattahoochee Country Club
Get details and register for these and other events online at greaterhallchamber.com
Wednesday, March 13: Annual Transportation Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – University of North Georgia, Gainesville CampusWednesday, April 10: Annual Job Fair 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Gainesville Civic CenterThursday, April 18: 6th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk 6:00 p.m. – Riverside Military AcademyFriday, April 26: 34th Annual Hacker's Holiday Golf Tournament 10:00 a.m. – Lake Lanier Islands ResortThursday, May 9: 105th Greater Hall Chamber Annual Meeting & Gala 6:00 p.m. – Chattahoochee Country Club
2013 Chamber Events
Thursday, March 145:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (New Time)Conditioned Air Systems at 2410 Hilton Way in Gainesville$5 Chamber Members • $15 Non-members • Cash Pot Prize!
Join the celebration with great food, drink, networking and fun. Founded by Doug Magnus in 1983, Conditioned Air Systems, Inc. celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year. The family owned and operated heating and air conditioning business has a proven reputation as one of North Georgia's most reliable sources for commercial, industrial and residential services. Conditioned Air has an on-site metal fabrication shop, certified technicians and over 90 employees. conditionedairsystems.com
Business After Hours
Tuesday, March 1911:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 JM Turk Road in Flowery Branch$15 Chamber Members • $25 Non-Members • Lunch Included
Small Business Workshop: Sales Made SimpleJeff Smith, founder of ActionCOACH, will lead discussion on ways for business owners to grow revenue. Discover how to set up the sale, turn prospects into customers and deal with objections. With 30+ years of experience, Jeff has worked with small entrepreneurial compa-nies as well as large public companies merging business management skills with marketing, finance, HR and legal expertise to deliver bottom line results. Reservations: 770-532-6206.
Small Business Workshop
Friday, March 227:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Milton Martin Toyota2350 Browns Bridge Road in GainesvilleFree Breakfast • No Charge • $500 in Cash Prizes!
Join us for this morning networking event with a delicious complimentary breakfast at Milton Martin Toyota in Gainesville. The staff will serve you a fresh, hot Belgian waffle with all the toppings! $500 in cash prizes as well gift certificates to other local businesses! Come visit the dealership and learn about their exciting plans to locate to a new facility. miltonmartintoyota.com
Business Before Hours
Wednesday, March 1311:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.University of North Georgia, Gainesville CampusPresenting Sponsors: Rochester & Associates and Independence Bank of Georgia$15 Members • $20 Non-Members • Open to the Public • Lunch Included
The Greater Hall Chamber's Annual Transportation Forum is open to the public with business professionals, community leaders, GDOT officials and Gainesville-Hall County MPO representatives. Get all the updates on area projects. Includes lunch. Reservations required. Joy Sims, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected].
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Friday, March 8Economic Development Council7:30 a.m. – Flowery Branch Depot
Tuesday, March 12Youth Leadership Hall 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12Ambassador Council3:45 - 4:45 p.m. – 2 Dog Cafe
Wednesday, March 13Network Over Coffee8:30 - 9:30 a.m. – McDonald's Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville
Wednesday, March 13Annual Transportation Forum11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus, Building #10Continuing Education Auditorium
Wednesday, March 13Human Resource CouncilPresentation by Lisa MacKinney, Hall County Library, HR Council Chair11:45 a.m. - Luna's Restaurant
Thursday, March 14Leadership Hall County 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 14Business After Hours5:30 - 7:30 p.m. – Conditioned Air Systems2410 Hilton Way in Gainesville
Tuesday, March 19Small Business WorkshopSales Made Simple presented by Jeff Smith, Founder, ActionCOACH Atlanta(Joint program of the South Hall Business Coalition and Small Business Success Seminars)11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Mulberry Creek Community Center
Tuesday, March 19VISION 2030 Board of Directors11:30 a.m. – Chamber
Wednesday, March 20Issues Committee8:00 a.m. – Chamber
Wednesday, March 20Lunch 'n Learn11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Recess
Thursday, March 21Chamber Executive Board11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Chamber
Friday, March 22Business Before Hours7:30 - 9:00 a.m. – Milton Martin Toyota2350 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville
Wednesday, March 27Network Over Coffee8:30 - 9:30 a.m. – Panera Bread
Thursday, March 28Greater Hall Chamber Board of Directors12:00 p.m. – Gainesville Civic Center
APRIL 2013
Wednesday, April 10Annual Job Fair10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Gainesville Civic Center
Thursday, April 18Chamber Chase 5K/2 Mile Wellness Walk6:00 p.m. – Riverside Military Academy
Friday, April 26Hacker's Holiday Golf Tournament10:00 a.m. – Lake Lanier Islands Resort
MAY 2013
Thursday, May 9105th Annual Meeting & Gala6:00 p.m. – Chattahoochee Country Club
Get details and register for these and other events online at greaterhallchamber.com
Wednesday, March 13: Annual Transportation Forum 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – University of North Georgia, Gainesville CampusWednesday, April 10: Annual Job Fair 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Gainesville Civic CenterThursday, April 18: 6th Annual Chamber Chase 5K & 2 Mile Wellness Walk 6:00 p.m. – Riverside Military AcademyFriday, April 26: 34th Annual Hacker's Holiday Golf Tournament 10:00 a.m. – Lake Lanier Islands ResortThursday, May 9: 105th Greater Hall Chamber Annual Meeting & Gala 6:00 p.m. – Chattahoochee Country Club
2013 Chamber Events
Thursday, March 145:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (New Time)Conditioned Air Systems at 2410 Hilton Way in Gainesville$5 Chamber Members • $15 Non-members • Cash Pot Prize!
Join the celebration with great food, drink, networking and fun. Founded by Doug Magnus in 1983, Conditioned Air Systems, Inc. celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year. The family owned and operated heating and air conditioning business has a proven reputation as one of North Georgia's most reliable sources for commercial, industrial and residential services. Conditioned Air has an on-site metal fabrication shop, certified technicians and over 90 employees. conditionedairsystems.com
Business After Hours
Tuesday, March 1911:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Mulberry Creek Community Center, 4491 JM Turk Road in Flowery Branch$15 Chamber Members • $25 Non-Members • Lunch Included
Small Business Workshop: Sales Made SimpleJeff Smith, founder of ActionCOACH, will lead discussion on ways for business owners to grow revenue. Discover how to set up the sale, turn prospects into customers and deal with objections. With 30+ years of experience, Jeff has worked with small entrepreneurial compa-nies as well as large public companies merging business management skills with marketing, finance, HR and legal expertise to deliver bottom line results. Reservations: 770-532-6206.
Small Business Workshop
Friday, March 227:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Milton Martin Toyota2350 Browns Bridge Road in GainesvilleFree Breakfast • No Charge • $500 in Cash Prizes!
Join us for this morning networking event with a delicious complimentary breakfast at Milton Martin Toyota in Gainesville. The staff will serve you a fresh, hot Belgian waffle with all the toppings! $500 in cash prizes as well gift certificates to other local businesses! Come visit the dealership and learn about their exciting plans to locate to a new facility. miltonmartintoyota.com
Business Before Hours
Wednesday, March 1311:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.University of North Georgia, Gainesville CampusPresenting Sponsors: Rochester & Associates and Independence Bank of Georgia$15 Members • $20 Non-Members • Open to the Public • Lunch Included
The Greater Hall Chamber's Annual Transportation Forum is open to the public with business professionals, community leaders, GDOT officials and Gainesville-Hall County MPO representatives. Get all the updates on area projects. Includes lunch. Reservations required. Joy Sims, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected].
Annual Transportation Forum
Electronic Sales Company: Commercial/Industrial/Residential Security & Fire ProfessionalsGet the peace of mind that comes with knowing that the things you value most—your family, your home and your business—are safe and well protected. It’s the peace of mind that comes with being protected by top-notch security systems and trustworthy electronic security experts. Electronic Sales Company: Commercial/Industrial/Residential Security and Fire Alarm System Integrator.Statistics show that properties with alarm systems offer three times the protection as those without such safeguards. Your clear sense of priorities tells you that the lives and assets you want to protect deserve the best.
Underwriters Laboratory Authorized Dealer:Because we are a UL-Certifi ed dealer, this is further assurance that with Electronic Sales Company, your sense of security is well founded. Our engineers and technicians are industry experts. Installation of your security alarm system will be done right the fi rst time. Trust us.
Systems Integration ExpertsWe are proud to be listed by SDM magazine—a leading publication of the electronic security industry—as one of the nation’s Top 200 Systems Integrators. Our engineers are experienced
in tackling complex systems integration challenges. You have only to call and invite our experts to assess your particular project needs.
In Business Since 1958Owner/President Counte Cooley
» 770-532-3334 2471 Hilton Drive, SW. » Gainesville, Georgia 30501 » www.electronicsalesco.com
Why Electronic Sales Company?» Northeast Georgia’s oldest and largest Security and
Life Safety System Integrator» Family -owned and operated since 1958
» Fully staffed mobile team of trained and knowledgeable Field Technicians» Criminal Background & Drug Testing
required for all company associates
» Hall County’s only UL Certifi ed (Underwriter Laboratories) Alarm Company» Redundant Monitoring in three separate US cities for uninterrupted security» Member of the ESA and GELSSA
Authorized Security Dealer
• Security Systems• Fire Alarm Systems /Nicet Certifi ed Technicians• Cameras – Video Surveillance Systems • Access Control
• Gate Controllers • Paging Systems• Asset Protection
Electronic Sales Company: Commercial/Industrial/Residential Security & Fire ProfessionalsGet the peace of mind that comes with knowing that the things you value most—your family, your home and your business—are safe and well protected. It’s the peace of mind that comes with being protected by top-notch security systems and trustworthy electronic security experts. Electronic Sales Company: Commercial/Industrial/Residential Security and Fire Alarm System Integrator.Statistics show that properties with alarm systems offer three times the protection as those without such safeguards. Your clear sense of priorities tells you that the lives and assets you want to protect deserve the best.
Underwriters Laboratory Authorized Dealer:Because we are a UL-Certifi ed dealer, this is further assurance that with Electronic Sales Company, your sense of security is well founded. Our engineers and technicians are industry experts. Installation of your security alarm system will be done right the fi rst time. Trust us.
Systems Integration ExpertsWe are proud to be listed by SDM magazine—a leading publication of the electronic security industry—as one of the nation’s Top 200 Systems Integrators. Our engineers are experienced
in tackling complex systems integration challenges. You have only to call and invite our experts to assess your particular project needs.
In Business Since 1958Owner/President Counte Cooley
» 770-532-3334 2471 Hilton Drive, SW. » Gainesville, Georgia 30501 » www.electronicsalesco.com
Why Electronic Sales Company?» Northeast Georgia’s oldest and largest Security and
Life Safety System Integrator» Family -owned and operated since 1958
» Fully staffed mobile team of trained and knowledgeable Field Technicians» Criminal Background & Drug Testing
required for all company associates
» Hall County’s only UL Certifi ed (Underwriter Laboratories) Alarm Company» Redundant Monitoring in three separate US cities for uninterrupted security» Member of the ESA and GELSSA
Authorized Security Dealer
• Security Systems• Fire Alarm Systems /Nicet Certifi ed Technicians• Cameras – Video Surveillance Systems • Access Control
• Gate Controllers • Paging Systems• Asset Protection
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• Registration is underway for cook teams and parade participants for the 9th Annual Spring Chicken Festival in Downtown Gainesville on Saturday, April 27 from 10am – 4pm. Festivi-ties include a 5K Race, Chicken City Parade, Cook-off, Re-Hatched Upcycled Art Market, Quilt Show and Kids Zone! Artists will feature creations made from recycled or repurposed materials. Proceeds benefit Keep Hall Beautiful. For details on the parade, art market or cook-off, contact Regina Mansfield at 770-297-1141. gainesville.org• Check out the Chamber's NEW 2013 Gainesville-Hall County Video – Live, Work, Play... All in a Day! YouTube:http://youtu.be/PzXFKlmEvEs• Registration is open for Hall County Government Scholars Academy, April 9-June 4. Nine sessions focus on an aspect of local government and include tours of several facilities. No cost to participate. Email Katie Crum-ley at [email protected] or call 770-297-5504. Registration form and syllabus online: hallcounty.org• Register ONLINE NOW for the Chamber Chase 5K Run & 2 Mile Wellness Walk on Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Riverside Military Acad-emy in Gainesville. Cost is $25; $30 (after March 31). chamberchase5k.com• The University of North Georgia has signed contracts renewing nearly $2 million in Department of Defense grants to support three programs aimed at increasing knowledge in strategic languages and culture – a key university initiative. ung.edu• Hall County is now using the Ever-bridge Citizen Alert System to commu-nicate with thousands of businesses and residents in minutes in the event of an
emergency. The system alerts residents about severe weather, fires, floods, toxic environmental issues and in process violent crimes. Messages can be sent to using cell phone, landline, email, text messaging, fax and pager. The program is optional, and citizens can opt out at any time. Sign up at hallcounty.org• Northeast Georgia Medical Center named Michael Raderstorf director of Security Services. Raderstorf most recently served as Director of Emer-gency Management at Georgia State University and has extensive leadership experience in the military as a U.S. Army Special Operations Command Intelligence Officer. Marti Strand is the new vice president of Revenue Cycle for Northeast Georgia Health System.Strand comes from the Medical Uni-versity of South Carolina in Charleston where she served as Chief Revenue Cycle Officer. Todd Sigmon is the new executive director of Oncology for the Cancer Center and most recently served for six years as vice president of opera-tions for the East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas. nghs.com• John Kennedy, Head of School at Lakeview Academy, announces the appointment of Beth McElwee as Up-per School Director. McElwee has over 20 years experience teaching multiple disciplines of mathematics while also managing curriculum and other admin-istrative duties. lakeviewacademy.org• Leisa Hulme, Director of Quality at Human Technologies, Inc., an-nounced the company was awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification. With a custom-er base largely comprised of automotive manufacturers, Human Technologies recognizes the value in attaining the certification and the improvements and
impact it can have on services provided to customers. htijobs.com• Hall County Superior Court Judge Kathlene F. Gosselin was named recipi-ent of the prestigious Emory Findley Award by her peers at the Council of Superior Court Judges' conference. The award is given to a judge who has exhibited, through leadership and actions, outstanding judicial service. Judge Gosselin has been a driving force in the creation of accountability courts throughout the state, including imple-mentation of a mental health court in Hall County.• The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission is conducting a citywide housing survey in Gainesville to deter-mine the baseline of housing conditions and potential concentrations. Assessors are surveying homes, photographing and assessing issues such as sagging roofs, significant cracks or failing foun-dations. The results will allow Gaines-ville's Community Development Depart-ment to create a strategy for addressing dilapidated housing. gainesville.org• Chamber Board of Directors meet-ings are now open to members. The monthly lunch meetings review division reports and feature a speaker, usually on a timely topic or issue facing Gaines-ville-Hall County. Learn about the inner workings of the Chamber, network with Chamber leadership, and get involved! The next meeting is Thursday, March 28 at 12 noon at the Gainesville Civic Center. Reservations required. Cost $12. Joy Sims, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]• United Way of Hall County's Annual Celebration with volunteer recognition, campaign results and awards is Thurs-day, March 14 at the Gainesville Civic
Center at 11:30 a.m. Reservations: 678-989-5336. unitedwayhallcounty.org • Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals 2013, according to Healthgrades and the only hospital in Georgia named to the list. To be recog-nized, hospitals must have risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates that were among the lowest 5% in the nation for a minimum of seven years. Health-grades also recognized NGMC as #1 in Georgia for Cardiology, #1 in Georgia for General Surgery, and #1 in Georgia for Gastrointestinal Services. Health-grades evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals nationwide. nghs.com/50Best• Gainesville Ballet Company presentsCinderella and other repertory worksMarch 22 - 24, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday mati-nees at 2:00 p.m. Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University. For tickets: 770-532-4241. Online: gainesvilleballet.org• Cory Krackenberger, a senior at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, is serving a internship with the Chamber assisting the Economic De-velopment and Membership Divisions. An Augusta native, Cory is serving in the Georgia Army National Guard and was in the Corps of Cadets, Dahlonega, as a Platoon Sergeant his junior year. After graduation in May, Cory will continue his contract with the National Guard and will seek employment to enhance his knowledge of international affairs and the domestic economy.
GOT NEWS?Email: [email protected]
Hackers Holiday GolfApril 26 at Lake Lanier Islands
The 34th Annual Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament is Friday, April 26 at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club at Lake Lanier Islands. $150 per player; $600 team (4-some) includes green and cart fee, box lunch and reception. Hole-In-One prize, along with closest to the pin, longest drive, putting contest and more. 19th Hole Reception with free food and drink follows the tournament at the clubhouse. Title Sponsor is Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia. More Sponsor Opportunities! Dana Miller, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]
The Greater Hall Chamber has launched a video to inform prospective residents and new businesses about opportunities and the quality of life in Gainesville-Hall County. The video features executives from the community including Rob Fowler, Turner Wood & Smith; Carol Burrell, Northeast Georgia Health System; Will Schofield, Hall County Schools; Elizabeth Umberson, ZF Group; Phil Sutton, Kubota; Tom Hensley, Fieldale Farms; Meg Nivens, Vision 2030; Doug Carter, Don Carter Realty. Special thanks to Jacobs Media and Anna Jacobs, who directed the community video with producer Rob Mattola, The East 2 West Media Group. Check out the video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/PzXFKlmEvEs or view at greaterhallchamber.com
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Chicken Boxes to the Capitol(L-R): 9th District U.S. Congressman Doug Collins congratulates Jean-Luc Gardelle, General Manager of SKF USA, Inc. Congressman Collins recently visited the SKF plant in Flowery Branch. SKF USA, a ball bearings manufacturer, was the recipient of the Chamber's 2013 Employer Recognition Award at the Industry of the Year program.
Collins makes visit to SKF USA
(L-R): Yunfei Wang, Intern, Brenau University; Connie Phillips, Watkins Total Health Care; Kim Crumley, Prudential Georgia Realty; Pam Patterson, The Longstreet Clinic; Dave Purvis, Breakfield & Associates. Volunteers assisted the Chamber staff with the assembly of "Chicken Boxes" as gifts to state legislators. The boxes are filled with diverse products that are manufactured in Gainesville-Hall County and delivered to the state capitol in Atlanta.
Thank You Event SponsorsAccess North GeorgiaCharter BusinessCoca Cola of GainesvilleConditioned Air Systems, Inc.Highland Mountain Beverage Independence Bank of GeorgiaJackson EMC Jacobs Media McDonald's
Milton Martin HondaMilton Martin ToyotaNortheast Georgia Health SystemRochester & AssociatesRed Clay InteractiveRegions BankThe TimesWDUN Radio
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Recent Small Business Success Seminar participants (L-R): Steve Naughton; Katie Simmons, Assistant Dean, Student Services & Chair, Economics and Finance Department, University of North Georgia; Mary Jane Locklear, Cox Communications & Electronics; Bill Hall, Murray Plastics. The Chamber's Small Business Success Seminars program and the South Hall Business Coalition present a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, March 19, 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Mulberry Creek Community Center. Jeff Smith, founder of ActionCOACH Atlanta, will discuss business sales made simple. With 30+ years of experience, Jeff has worked with small entrepreneurial companies as well as large public companies. He merges business management skills with marketing, finance, human resources and legal expertise to deliver bottom line results. Cost: $15 Members; $25 Non-Members. Includes lunch. Reservations required. Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Make reservations for this and other Chamber events online: greaterhallchamber.com
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(L-R): Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber; Lindsey McCamy, Family Promise of Hall County; Cheryl Major and Bob Norton; Norton Benefits Group; Betty Norton and Frank Norton, Sr.; Josh Moreland, Norton Benefits Group. Many thanks to Norton Benefits Group for hosting the February Business After Hours at their new location, 434 Boulevard in Gainesville. Proceeds from the event benefitted Family Promise. Don't miss Business After Hours on Thursday, March 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (new time) at Conditioned Air Systems as they celebrate their 30th Anniversary! Details: Kara Matter, 770-532-6206.
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Trish Becker of Montara Farm received the "Most Creative Exhibit Award" at the Buy Local Safe & Green Expo. montarafarm.com
Shelley Davis, Chamber VP of Existing Industry, presented Jody and David Spain of Cotton Eyed Joe's with the "Most Educational Exhibit Award" at the Buy Local Safe & Green Expo in February at the Gainesville Civic Center. cejoes.com
Kelly Norman and Scott Broome of Keep Hall Beautiful received the "Most Green Award" at their interactive Safe & Green exhibit, part of the Buy Local Expo this year. keephallbeautiful.org
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Recent Small Business Success Seminar participants (L-R): Steve Naughton; Katie Simmons, Assistant Dean, Student Services & Chair, Economics and Finance Department, University of North Georgia; Mary Jane Locklear, Cox Communications & Electronics; Bill Hall, Murray Plastics. The Chamber's Small Business Success Seminars program and the South Hall Business Coalition present a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, March 19, 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Mulberry Creek Community Center. Jeff Smith, founder of ActionCOACH Atlanta, will discuss business sales made simple. With 30+ years of experience, Jeff has worked with small entrepreneurial companies as well as large public companies. He merges business management skills with marketing, finance, human resources and legal expertise to deliver bottom line results. Cost: $15 Members; $25 Non-Members. Includes lunch. Reservations required. Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Make reservations for this and other Chamber events online: greaterhallchamber.com
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(L-R): Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber; Lindsey McCamy, Family Promise of Hall County; Cheryl Major and Bob Norton; Norton Benefits Group; Betty Norton and Frank Norton, Sr.; Josh Moreland, Norton Benefits Group. Many thanks to Norton Benefits Group for hosting the February Business After Hours at their new location, 434 Boulevard in Gainesville. Proceeds from the event benefitted Family Promise. Don't miss Business After Hours on Thursday, March 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (new time) at Conditioned Air Systems as they celebrate their 30th Anniversary! Details: Kara Matter, 770-532-6206.
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Trish Becker of Montara Farm received the "Most Creative Exhibit Award" at the Buy Local Safe & Green Expo. montarafarm.com
Shelley Davis, Chamber VP of Existing Industry, presented Jody and David Spain of Cotton Eyed Joe's with the "Most Educational Exhibit Award" at the Buy Local Safe & Green Expo in February at the Gainesville Civic Center. cejoes.com
Kelly Norman and Scott Broome of Keep Hall Beautiful received the "Most Green Award" at their interactive Safe & Green exhibit, part of the Buy Local Expo this year. keephallbeautiful.org
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The recent South Hall Business Coalition meeting featured a "Meet and Greet" with Hall County's newly elected officials. (L-R): Richard Mecum, Chairman, Hall County Commission; Darla Eden, Tax Commissioner; Jason T. Lourie, Surveyor; Gerald Couch, Hall County Sheriff; Patty Walters Laine, Probate Court Judge; Jeff Stowe, Commissioner, District 4; Chamber South Hall Council Chairman Brian Cantel, Cantel Wealth Management. The South Hall Business Coalition will have a joint program with the Small Business Success Seminar series on March 19. The Small Business Workshop is 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Mulberry Creek Community Center. Details: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]
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Leadership Hall County traveled to the Capitol where they heard from our local legislative delegation including State Senator Butch Miller, Representatives Emory Dunahoo, Carl Rogers, Lee Hawkins and Timothy Barr. Presentations were also made by Paul Chambers, AT&T and Co-Chair, Chamber's HALLmark Initiative; Mike Giles, Georgia Poultry Federation; David Lee, Jackson EMC and Chamber Vice Chair Government Affairs; Abit Massey, Georgia Poultry Federation, and Billy Skaggs, Department of Agriculture. Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Senator Butch Miller proclaimed the day as Gainesville-Hall County Day at the Capitol. Thank you program sponsors, Jackson EMC and Regions Bank.
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Youth Leadership began the Healthcare & Community Service Program at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County where they participated in team building games and toured the clubs led by Mark Mendoza. At Challenged Child & Friends they heard from David Earnest, Director, and assisted educators in classrooms by playing, singing and reading to the children. At Northeast Georgia Health System they heard from Ashley Smith, Education Services, then toured the ER, Lab, Stribling Heart Center, then Laurelwood where they heard about the purpose of the facility. The class traveled to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia where they participated in a class service project led by Kelley Über Sterner, Director of Education and Volunteer Services. Many thanks to breakfast sponsor, McDonald’s, and lunch sponsor, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.
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The deadline for nominations for the 2013-2014 class of Leadership Hall County is March 15. Leadership Hall participants develop knowledge of the community through a series of one-day sessions, August through April. Topics covered include quality of life, education, health and social services, city and state governments, judicial, and economic development. Details: Dana Miller, 770-532-6206 ext. 113. Download a nomination form online at greaterhallchamber.com
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Permits Issued - Hall County
Housing Area Permits Jan Jan Dec Total 2013County 2013 2012 2012 2012 YTDBarrow 10 3 10 44 10 Dawson 3 2 0 13 3
Gwinnett 152 62 152 603 152 Forsyth 136 99 153 1,468 136
Jackson 0 0 4 30 0
Homes Sold and Closed and Average Price of Home Jan Avg Jan Avg Dec Avg Total Avg Total AvgArea 2013 Price 2012 Price 2012 Price 2012 Price 2013 Price
City 15 59,555 11 136,936 10 203,098 137 125,172 15 59,555
North 22 151,863 17 174,212 29 194,955 322 151,731 22 151,863
East 20 94,692 19 72,274 24 59,425 167 64,758 20 94,692
South 12 194,293 15 114,051 16 120,638 198 163,552 12 149,293
West 28 164,120 37 201,199 23 175,694 558 174,979 28 164,120
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Data compiled by the Norton Agency. For additional information or other data products, please call:
Tommy Howard The Norton Agency 770-718-5204 [email protected]
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Gainesville City 7.8
Cherokee 6.9Dawson 7.7
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Jackson 8.5
Ga Mountains 7.6State of Georgia 8.6
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(L-R): Jullie King, The Longstreet Clinic; Healthcare Committee Chairman Chad Bolton, Northeast Georgia Health System; Bill Youngblood, Right at Home; Rob Fowler, Turner Wood & Smith; Deb Bailey, Director of Government Affairs, Northeast Georgia Health System. The Healthcare Committee meeting on March 6 will feature a presentation from VISION 2030 on top health indicators in our community (BMI, Cholesterol, A1C, Hypertension). VISION 2030 volunteers are working towards community health improvements at the local level using meaningful and specific data as well as ongoing communication. Details: Jean McCullough, 770-532-6206. Email: [email protected]
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Government, education and Chamber officials participated in a tree planting at the Frances Meadows Aquatic & Community Center to celebrate Arbor Day on Febru-ary 15. Festivities also included student contest recognition, a joint city/county proclamation, and Tree City USA recognition. (L-R): George Wangemann, Gainesville City Council; Bob Hamrick, Gainesville City Council; Billy Powell, Hall County Commission; Dick Mecum, Chairman, Hall County Commission; Jeff Stowe, Hall County Commission; Myrtle Figueras, Gainesville City Council; Marty Nix, Hall County Administrator; Chris Romberg, Chairman Gainesville Parks & Recreation; Kit Dunlap, President & CEO, Greater Hall Chamber; Dr. Merrianne Dyer, Superintendent, Gainesville City Schools.
Arbor Day Celebration The Chamber's Agribusiness awards program, a partnership with Hall County Cooperative Extension, increases recognition and appreciation of the agribusiness and agricultural community in Hall County. Nominations for 2013 awards will be accepted through March 8, 2013. Friend of Agribusiness... an individual who has consistently promoted agribusiness and agriculture in Hall County. (2012 Winner – Mike Giles). Outstanding Agribusiness... a member of the agribusiness community who demonstrates significant presence and progress in this area. The agribusiness must have been in operation for at least five years to qualify for this award. (2012 Winner – Pony Perfect Party, Dori Bishop). Farmer of the Year... a person who has made significant contributions to agribusiness and community services. (2012 Winner – Payton Edge). Ag Hall of Fame... this award is given to individuals each year (living or deceased) in recognition of sustained contributions to Hall County agriculture and agribusiness. (2012 Winner – Alton Bruce and Homer Wilson).The Agribusiness Recognition Awards will be presented during the annual breakfast on Tuesday, March 26, 7:30 a.m. at the East Hall Community Center. The event is sponsored by Jackson EMC. For nomination information and breakfast reservations, call the Hall County Cooperative Extension, 770-535-8293.
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Small Business Marketing Workshop Tuesday, February 14
Marketing TrendsPresented by Gordon Sawyer
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. – The Oaks at Lanier Charter Career Academy
Business After HoursThursday, February 16
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Luna's Restaurant 200 Main Street
Hunt Tower in Downtown Gainesville
Arbor Day CelebrationFriday, February 17
10:00 a.m.Frances Meadows Center
Safe & Green Regional AssemblyFriday, February 24
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Georgia Mountains Center
Annual Transportation ForumWednesday, March 1411:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Gainesville State College
Job Fair and Career ExpoWednesday, March 2810:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Georgia Mountains Center
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Annual Transportation ForumWednesday, March 1311:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus, Bldg #10Continuing Ed Auditorium
Business After HoursThursday, March 145:30 - 7:30 p.m. (new time)Conditioned Air Systems2410 Hilton Way in Gainesville
Small Business WorkshopTuesday, March 19Sales Made Simple presented by Jeff Smith, ActionCOACH11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mulberry Creek Community Cnt
Lunch 'n LearnWednesday, March 2011:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Recess Southern Gastro PubDowntown Gainesville Square
Business Before HoursFriday, March 227:30 - 9:00 a.m.Milton Martin Toyota2350 Browns Bridge Roadin Gainesville
Chamber Board of DirectorsThursday, March 2812:00 p.m.Gainesville Civic CenterOpen to Members / $12 Lunch
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