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January 2014

How an airport, an aviation program and a nonprofit play important roles in an expanding community

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

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Published by:Greater Rome

Chamber of Commerce1 Riverside Parkway

Rome, Georgia 30161

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G R E A T E R R O M E C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C EMomentum

January 2014

All content by:

Blake BufordCommunications Coordinator

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In this Issue...Letter from the Chairman ........................................4Upcoming Community Events ..............................4

Features:Richard B. Russell Regional Airport/Towers Field ............................................................ 6-7Georgia Northwestern Technical College Aviation Program....... 10-12TigerFlight ........................................................ 14-15

Community Spotlights:Will Leonard .............................................................. 16Chip Hood ................................................................. 18

Membership Report:Ribbon Cuttings/Chamber Happenings ........ 20New Members and Renewals ............................ 21Advertiser’s Index ................................................... 22

On the Cover

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Aviation Maintenance and Avionics

instructors Jon Byrd and Larry Jarrett pictured with their

students.

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

C h e c k t h e co m m u n i t y c a l e n d a r a t w w w. r o m e g a . co m fo r e ve nt d e t a i l s .

18Saving Abel, Blacklite District & MoreLocation: 325 Broad St.(Brewhouse Music & Grill)Time: 6:00 p.m. Event Description: Rome’s Night to Rock! Saving Abel, Wayland, Blacklite District, 3 Years Hollow and Ethos all on one stage. Tickets will be $10 at the door.

7sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt Ribbon CuttingLocation: 477 Turner McCall Blvd NE10:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

7YP Rome Hosted by Johnny’s Pizza - RED RoomLocation: 233 Broad St.5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Community Events January

Dear Reader,

It is a pleasure to be a part of an organization dedicated to its mission, to promote prosperity and growth in Rome and Floyd County for and through its business memberships. During the course of the year we will continue to highlight this mission along with focusing on education, community marketing and more. Each month we will highlight our accomplishments through our faithful members of the Chamber. We will highlight our “Mom & Pop” businesses, entrepreneurship, small businesses, healthcare, economic development, manufacturing and so much more. There are 1,127 active members of this Chamber and each help to provide valuable resources to this community and help the Chamber to accomplish its mission. We truly value your membership and are excited about the forward momentum this community is experiencing. The Greater Rome

Chamber of Commerce takes great pride in providing this publication to introduce you to our membership, manufacturers, small businesses and community. This issue features the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport/Towers Field, Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation Program and TigerFlight with Community Spotlights on Will Leonard and Chip Hood. This edition also features a Chamber recap and New Members and Renewals. As the 2014 Chairman of the Board of Directors, I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit the Chamber of Commerce located at 1 Riverside Parkway and meet the Chamber staff. You will find an incredible group that is truly committed to the future team members of Rome and Floyd County.Sincerely,

Anne H. KaiserGeorgia Power Company2014 Chairman of the Board, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

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8Benchmark Physical Therapy Ribbon CuttingLocation: 463 Turner McCall Blvd NE10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

14Blood Assurance - New Location Ribbon CuttingLocation: 178 Shorter Ave NW STE 1682:00 p.m.

23103rd Annual Meeting and CelebrationLocation: Richard B. Russell Regional Airport/Towers Field6:00 p.m. Event Description: New location and new format! Join us for an indoor garden party with live entertainment, beverages and a Taste of Rome.

Chamber Events

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Richard B. Russell Regional Airport/Towers Field

A Resource for Economic Development“When we have individuals and companies who are interested in Rome and Floyd County, they often fly in, and when they do, we roll out the red carpet at the airport,” said Assistant County Manager Noah Simon. “The airport is often the first thing they see, their first stop in the community, and a strong aviation community can be important to many of our visitors,” said Mr. Simon. “We get a lot of state-to-state flyers who need to make a pit stop,” said airport manager Mike Mathews. “This is a great location for them to stop and refuel.”

2013 Runway Extension ApprovalA runway extension is one of many projects that will be completed through the successful 2013 SPLOST. A $5.7 million dollar investment, the extension will take the runway from 6,000 feet to 7,000 feet. The SPLOST will cover costs of environmental mitigation, hazard checks, the cost to bring in dirt and asphalt, a taxiway, lights, signage and more. “Out of 103 airports in Georgia, there are only eight that have 7,000 feet or more,” said Mr. Mathews. “A lot of people might not be aware of the benefit of the extra footage, but it opens up many new opportunities. There are many aircraft insurance companies who don’t allow their clients to land or use an airport that doesn’t have 6,000+ feet because the risk for collisions and accidents increases on smaller runways. This extension is ultimately about safety and increased fuel sale potential. It also creates more economic development opportunities.”

Available land at the AirportThe airport currently has multiple acres of land that

You may have never visited the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport/Towers Field. You may have never seen the tiger striped planes, flying kids up to the clouds and beyond. You may have never seen the next generation of aviation mechanics studying at the GNTC aviation campus, but the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport/Towers Field is a place for commerce, a place for education and one heck of a marketing tool for Rome and Floyd County. The airport is an important piece to the puzzle of this ever expanding community.

(Left) Mike Mathews,

manager of the Richard B. Russell

Airport/Towers Field. The

airport serves as a major

jet refueling hub for all of

Georgia as well as the home for Georgia

Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation Program.

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Richard B. Russell Regional Airport/Towers Field

can be sold and developed. “The spectrum of uses for the land is wide open,” said Mr. Simon. “We’ve had conversations about taking older planes and jets, gutting them, upgrading them and using some of the space as a hangar for them. We also have the ability to create spaces for manufacturers who may need to ship or store certain materials. It can provide these manufacturers and companies a great site for their corporate executives and clients to visit. We’re currently installing infrastructure between the terminal building and the school so that other aviation related uses may be built.” There are roughly 50 acres available on the east side of the terminal with infrastructure already in place. “The airport has hundreds of acres available for aviation related manufacturers, said Mr. Mathews.” The airport is open to passenger planes but Mr. Mathews cautioned that doesn’t mean commercial planes will be flying in-and-out anytime soon. “People often get worried that this airport will turn into Hartsfield-Jackson, but we aren’t going to be that kind of airport. When we say passenger service, we don’t mean big commercial planes.”

Timeline for Completion“With this particular project, while it’s pretty easy to build a

(Above) An aviation mechanic works on a plane. (Below) Andrea Pitts, Redmond Regional Medical

Center, takes an aerial tour of Rome.

(Above) John Henry Towers made important contributions to the technical and organizational development of naval aviation. Mr. Towers spent

his last years supporting aeronautical research and advising the aviation industry. A statue in his honor now stands at the corner of Broad St. and

6th Ave.

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Take Flight with Greater RomeThe Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

103rd Annual Meeting and Celebration will be held

Thursday, January 23rd, 20146:00pm Reception & 6:30pm Awards Presentation

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation Training Center HangarRichard B. Russell Regional Airport/Towers Field

New location and different format! The meeting and celebration this year includes presentations of the Small Business and Ambassador of the Year Awards, followed by live entertainment.

It will feature a “Taste of Rome” with a variety of menu choices including Bella Roma Grill, Classic Fare Catering at Berry College, Gondola Italian Grill, Harvest Moon Café, and Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q.

Tickets on sale now through January 17th at www.romega.com.

runway, you have to jump through a lot of hoops that take a considerable amount of time,” said Mr. Mathews. We will start with environmental and engineering work. It will take us 12-16 months to prepare the information for final approval. We will continue to work with the state delegation to see if the state can cash flow the project for us. If they cash flow it, it pushes it higher on the list of SPLOST projects.”Find out more information on the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport/Towers Field in the Chamber’s business directory located at www.romega.com.

The main termnial for the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport/Towers Field.

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February 20-21, 2014Two days of inspiration, innovation and motivation for leaders, technologists, educators, entrepreneurs, students and artists.

Keynote speaker David Burkus is the founder and host of LDRLB, (pronounced “leader lab”), a podcast that shares insights from research on leadership, innovation, and strategy. He is the assistant professor of management at the College of Business at Oral Roberts University, where he teaches courses on creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior. His work on leadership, creativity, and innovation has been published in numerous scholarly journals and practitioner publications. He is also a contributing writer for 99U, Creativity Post, and the Harvard Business Review blog. As a presenter, he has spoken on leadership and innovation to a diverse set of audiences, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies to the U.S. Naval Academy. He is the author of The Myths of Creativity: The Truth About How Innovative Companies and People Generate Great Ideas, an Amazon.com top 100 best-seller. For more information please visit

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*Confluence is an initiative of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

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Up, Up and AwayHow Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation

Program is preparing students for the “real world” of aircraft maintenance, inspection

and repair After years of research, it was in 2006 that the Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Aviation Program took a step closer to reality. Led by then Coosa Valley Technical College President Dr. Craig McDaniel, Floyd County Government leaders, Georgia delegation and Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce members, Jon Byrd was hired as the director of aviation for the upcoming program. “I remember Dr. McDaniel walked in to my office my very first day and asked me to design the building we needed,” said Mr. Byrd. “I’m an airplane guy not an architect, but I created some paper models and started moving things around for the best fit. In between, we were meeting with officials of the county government and this project was truly welcomed with open arms. In September 2008, we received our certificate of occupancy for our new Aviation Training Center, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, aircraft for training and had students in chairs.” The GNTC Aviation Program consists of two branches, the “mothership” program, Aviation Maintenance Technology has 27 courses, required and approved by the FAA, and the Avionics Maintenance Program. Both programs lead to certification and licensure. With this licensure, students can go on to install, inspect and maintain aviation onboard electronics and systems.

GNTC AviationClass of

2015

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Avionics focuses on the onboard electronics of the aircraft. “With the constant upgrades of GPS and onboard navigation, this program has become really popular,” said Mr. Byrd. “With this certification the students can work on aviation crafts. We’ve had a graduate hired to work in Michigan on 747’s and

we’ve had students who work for larger companies like Coca Cola, Office Depot and Delta.” One misconception Mr. Byrd says he continues to hear is that aviation is struggling. “That’s not been true for a very long time. So many companies need qualified and well trained technicians. Technology

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“The field of flight is growing and

there will always be people needed

to maintain the aircraft.”

- Jon Byrd(Above) Georgia

Northwestern Technical College’s

Aviation Training Center’s doors

opened in 2008. The proximity to

the Richard B. Russell Regional

Airport/Towers Field provides

great hands on opportunities

for the students. (Right) Aviation

Maintenance Technology

Instructor Mr. Larry Jarrett poses for

a picture in the hangar.

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is growing and this field is growing with it. Look at what Amazon is hoping to do by creating aerial drone package delivery, these are machines that fly and will have to be FAA certified. If they’re flying in airspace, there’s the opportunity for aviation maintenance. The flying car that is getting closer and closer to reality is another example. The field of flight is growing and there will always be people needed to maintain the aircraft.” “There are more people over 63 working in this field than under 30,” said Mr. Byrd. “Companies have technicians who are ready to retire but have to keep them on because it is challenging to find and hire new, well-trained and qualified technicians. Schools like GNTC are busy trying to get these students trained to get the good jobs.” The last decade has really seen a shift in the favor of technical careers. The pay and benefits are better than ever but that also means the coursework has gotten more rigorous. “People may be surprised to hear me say this but I would never encourage someone to willy-nilly pick this path. This is a challenging program with not only a tough curriculum but a strict time demand. Time, hour-for-hour has to be made up on the make-up days. This isn’t the type of program you can just weasel through. We go from basic math to basic trigonometry in 5 days.” Mr. Byrd says the best way students can prepare for a field like this is to really embrace math and science. “We tell our students this program is math, math, math, math, science, science, science.” The Aviation Maintenance Technology students attend two spring, two summer and two fall courses and the Avionics Maintenance Program consists of about a year and a half of Aviation Maintenance Technology courses and eight Avionics-specific courses.

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(Above) GNTC program director and instructor Jon Byrd assists Tyler Cornwell during a switchboard exercise.

Mr. Byrd says the school sees a blend of die hard aviation lovers and students who aren’t 100% sure this is the field they want to pursue. “With aviation you need the FAA Mechanic Certificate to maintain an aircraft. It’s not like with a car where you can go out and pay your neighbor with pizza and soda to change the oil. Due to the strict certification requirements, the coursework is going to be tougher and you are going to see students who don’t stick with it, but the ones who do have a lot to look forward to once it’s over. You truly need to have a passion for it, this is an industry where you have to have desire in your heart for it.” The aviation programs have system/lab trainers with all aircraft electrical components where the students are able to learn how to read wiring diagrams, determine the fault in the system, isolate/troubleshoot and find the problem. “Students ask, how much time will they be in the lab or working on an airplane, and I’d say by the time the course is done it’s about 50/50 classroom-lab. We make sure the students have a good foundation before they go out into the hangar and labs so they know what is coming. Naturally you’ll have some students who excel more with the written materials and some who will excel more with the lab exercises but as a lover of aviation, it’s just fun to see them develop and learn.” Though the main focus of this program is on aviation, FAA mechanic certification is widely recognized by other industries. “Georgia Power and Florida Power both recognize these certifications because they have turbines that power the generators, and these are the same turbines on jet engines. NASCAR mechanics sometimes have this certification as well because the sheet metal and aerodynamics are so similar. It’s not just the aviation training that is so valuable, but the general skills the students learn can help them get jobs anywhere.”

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How TigerFlight aims to get kids excited about education and on the right path to their

future

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Be honest, be honorable, be responsible, respectful, moral, faithful and courageous. These are the seven TigerFlight values instilled in the youth who become a part of this organization. TigerFlight, a nonprofit organization was founded in 2001 by two Atlanta-area pilots. The team now consists of three tiger-striped aircraft, four active pilots, two skilled formation flight coaches and thirteen ground crew members. The team of jets can be used to form missing man formation honors and services, patriotic and ceremonial fly-over’s, air show performances and static displays. A large portion of TigerFlight’s effort is made with their motivational program. The motivational and educational programs are designed to inspire students to take control of and be responsible for their future; to become “pilots in command” of their own lives. “The program centers around the development of basic skills,” said David Wright, President and CEO of TigerFlight. “Reading, math, science, physical fitness, and development of basic values like, honesty

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courage, personal responsibility, integrity and hard work are the core of this program,” said Mr. Wright. The second Saturday of each month TigerFlight has first flight opportunities for children ages 10-16. Accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, the children can climb aboard a jet and see Rome from above. TigerFlight offers field trips designed to support Georgia 4th grade science, math and social studies standards, overnight activities supporting scout and cadet organizations needing sciences of flight activities and summer camps designed to support various flight activities. “The goal is to lead children to the dream of flight; not only in the air, but also on the ground,” said Robert Young, retired director of Title I and Testing at Rome City Schools and

current TigerFlight board member. I’ve been in education almost 40 years, I love working with youth and seeing their development. That sense of pride you get when you see a youth grab onto an idea, move forward and develop is priceless.” “There are programs out there to reward the A+ student, there are programs out there to help the D student but so few programs focus on the average “B” student. We wanted to target that 7th grader who is your average student, well behaved and provide a program for them,” said Mr. Wright. TigerFlight has a developing museum in part of a World War II US Navy Hangar at Richard B. Russell Airport. The TigerFlight organization accepts monetary donations, but there are additional

ways to support the organization. “We have a wonderful and motivational adventure novel for ages 8-12,” said Janice Hudson-Huff, administrative staff. “Jake and the Tiger Flight is a wonderful book written by George Weinstein, author and TigerFlight volunteer. Schools can purchase the book at a discounted rate... we also have lesson plans and vocabulary questions they can use to facilitate discussions.” “Ultimately I love what we do here,” said Ms. Huff. “Seeing the look on a child’s face after they’ve experienced their first flight is part of what makes this such a rewarding organization.” Find out more information on TigerFlight in the Chamber’s business directory located at www.romega.com.

(Above) Mr. David Wright, Mr. Robert Young and Ms. Janice Hudson-Huff hold up a compass and TigerFlight challenge coins that participants can receive. On the back of each coin is a value (engraved in kind by Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers). Each month students receive a dif-ferent coin with one of the seven TigerFlight values. They are then encouraged to record it on the TigerFlight blog/website in hopes of in-spiring/motivating others. (Left) Two TigerFlight pilots start a formation.(Right) TigerFlight pilots Rob Skelton (Left) and Phil “Sunny” Cataldo with one of their planes.

Will LeonardModel High School

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16 and

BackgroundWhile most 16-year-olds are focused on getting their feet on the gas pedal, Model High student Will Leonard was more focused on getting his feet off the ground. An aviation enthusiast, Mr. Leonard first became interested in flying when a family friend gave him his first tour of the skies. He took his first flying lesson when he was 14 and has been actively flying for over a year. When he turned 16 he received his solo certification from his flight instructors Earl Tillman and Ryan Underwood. Having completed his first solo flight, Mr. Leonard plans to keep his head in the clouds for many years to come.

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Oh, the Places You’ll Go.......................................................“I’ve flown to Ohio, Arkansas and North Carolina with an instructor. I would love to eventually fly out to California or maybe Alaska.”

Staying in the Clouds....................................................“The thrill of flying can’t be beat. There’s something about being up in the air and seeing the world from above. It’s a lot of fun.”

Airborne

The Cutting of the Shirt-Tail....................................................“It’s a tradition when someone completes their first solo flight (I took my first solo flight at 1,500 feet around the airport in a Cessna C-150 plane).” They used to train in planes that were tandem seat, front and back, and the instructor rode in the back. The pilot would pull the shirt-tail when he needed something because they didn’t have headsets. The idea is that now that I’m a pilot, I don’t need anyone to pull my shirt-tail. My instructors Earl Tillman, Ryan Underwood and my mom cut my shirt-tail.”

Up Next... the Driver’s License?....................................................“My parents want me to get my driver’s license. I guess I do too, but it’s not at the top of my priority list.”

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Champion of AviationChip Hood

on flying the blue skies

Community Involvement..........................................................As a board member for the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, the NWGA Sexual Assault Center and Business/Economic Development and Finance Committee member of the Airport Commission, Mr. Hood is very active in the community. “After graduating from Leadership Rome they encourage you to do things to help out the community. I saw this as a great opportunity and was voted in by the airport commissioners. I’m in charge of economic development and fuel sales. Typically we look at the budget and work to figure out how to best utilize the money made at the airport.”

What Do You Love about Aviation?..........................................................“I fly a Cessna 182 plane. It’s easy to fly and can seat four. The views you get of the city just can’t be beat. I love taking Leadership Rome participants up in the air to show them Rome from up high. Seeing that feeling of glee they get after their first flight is awesome.”

Background.........................................................Co-owner of ForEvergreen Landscaping, a landscaping and lawn maintenance company, Chip Hood developed a love for nature from an early age. With a degree in biology and a chemical spraying license, his day job keeps his feet planted on the ground, but whenever he gets the opportunity, he takes to the skies.

Frequent Flyer?..........................................................“I get to fly once or twice a month, usually around Rome. I love to give tours of the city. I’ve flown as far as Panama City and Charlotte, North Carolina.”

Getting a License.........................................................“Earl Tillman was my instructor. To sum it up you fly a certain number of hours with an instructor. You have to log a certain number of solo hours as well. You have to pass written and oral tests. You have to get a medical card to fly and eventually you have your final check ride.”

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West 3rd Street. City and county officials helped break ground for the upcoming Courtyard by Marriott. The hotel will be located in Rome on West 3rd Street. “I’ve got to say this is amazing to be a part of this community and to see the excitement for this hotel,” said J.P. Singh, senior vice president at Duke Hospitality. “We want to blend in with the community, but we obviously want this hotel to stand out. We want it to be a showpiece in the area and we are very proud of the direction the design is headed in.”

City and County officials join members of Duke Hospitality to break ground for the upcoming Courtyard by Marriott hotel.

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Ribbon Cuttings/Chamber Happenings

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Mr. Ryan

Simmons cuts the ribbon for Brand RED Studios located at 108 B E 5th Ave.

Governor Nathan Deal shakes hands with Dr. Leonard Reeves, GRU, before

Mohawk’s announcement of a $31 million expansion and retention of 230 jobs.

R ome Mayor Ms. Evie McNiece cuts the ribbon for the Myrtle Hill Mausoleum

located at 90 Branham Ave.

2014 Chamber Chairman Anne Kaiser, Georgia Power Company, leads

discussion at the annual Board Retreat.

Ms. Siri Selle

cuts the ribbon for Hanging Around Rome/Studio Siri located at 1205 Dean Ave SE.

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M r. Doc Kibler introduces the state Senator and representatives during the Pre-Legislative Breakfast.

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New Members - Welcome!

Renewals

Advanced Steel Technology Blood Assurance, Inc. Brent Scarbrough & Company Inc. Burton Law Firm CHASE Staffing Coosa Valley Regional Services and Development Corporation Eagle Rock North Distributing Company Five Star Express Coffee Service Grace Manufacturing Company, Inc. Heaven’s Attic Honeymoon Bakery Kiwanis Club of Rome Merrill Lynch

African [Soup]Ms. Abby SchultePO Box 920491

Norcross, GA 30092(912) 288-3940

www.theafricansoup.org

Amberwood East Preschool, LLC

Ms. Vicki Baird16 O’Neil St. SWRome, GA 30161(706) 291-9977

Benchmark Physical TherapyMr. Matthew Meacham

463 Turner McCall Blvd NERome, GA 30165(706) 391-8818

www.benchmarkpt.com

TigerFlight FoundationMs. Janice Hudson-Huff304 Russell Field Rd. NE

Rome, GA 30165(706) 295-7900

www.tigerflight.org

MoreSpace Storage Solutions Mount Berry Square Mall N.L. Smithworks, Inc. O’Neal, Inc. Paula’s Boutique on Broad Pizza Hut PuroClean Restoration Cleaning Renaissance Marquis South Rome Redevelopment Corporation TENDO technologies “The Depot” Rome Liquor and Tobacco The Season United Medical Response VTI of Georgia, Inc.

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Advertiser’s Indexpage 2

Harbin Clinic1825 Martha Berry Highway

www.harbinclinic.com706-295-5331

page 5The Healing Arts Center

of Rome318 Broad Street

www.HACRome.com 706-331-4631

Kindred Hospital304 Turner McCall Blvd SWwww.kindredhealthcare.com

706-378-6800

page 13Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson &

Davis615 W 1st St.

www.brinson-askew.com706-291-8853

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

One Maurice Culberson Drivewww.gntc.edu706-295-6963

page 23Southeastern Mills

333 Old Lindale Roadwww.semills.com

706-291-6528

back coverFord, Gittings

& KaneJewelers

312 Broad Streetwww.fgkjewelers.com

706-291-8811

Christie’s Office Supply, Inc.1850 Redmond Circle NW STE 2200

www.christiesofficesupply.com706-291-4550

page 17Berry College

Campbell School of Business

MBA Program2277 Martha Berry Highway

www.berry.edu/mba706-238-5896

River City Bank228 N 2nd Ave SW

www.rivercitybankonline.com706-236-2123

JBM Office Solutions510 McGhee Dr.www.jbmga.com

7062782617

page 19Greene’s Jewelers

328 Broad Street www.greenesjewelers.com

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