MomentumJuly 2013

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 E

PERIODICALSPOSTAGE

PAIDRome, GA

30161

*Apollo Marketing*Foss Manufacturing *PSI

*Innovations abound in Rome

All content by:Blake Buford

Communications Coordinator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of ContentsIn this Issue...Letter from the Chairman ........................................4Upcoming Community Events ..............................4

Feature:Big Time Products/Apollo Marketing. ........... 6-7

Small Business Spotlight:Professional Screening & Information, Inc .. 8-9

Feature:The Chamber Games Recap ...................... 10-11

Manufacturing Spotlight:Foss Manufacturing. ..................................... 14-15

Membership Report:New Members and Renewals ................... 16-19Ribbon Cuttings ...................................................... 20Advertiser’s Index/Chamber Events ................ 21Chamber Happenings .......................................... 22Visitor’s Guide .......................................................... 23

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Rick Chambers, Harry Pierce, Kirby Blalock, Don Groce, Stevi Ellison and Blake Fievet put their hands

in the center for a “go team” while standing in the Apollo Marketing

laboratory.

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 .

25Floyd Bariatrics Informational SeminarLocation: 420 E. Second Ave. Suite 101Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Event Description: The first step toward a healthier future is already planned for you. Simply attend one of our free informational sessions to learn more about how excess weight impacts your health and the medical options available to help you conquer your weight once and for all.

31Floyd Stroke Survivor GroupLocation: 304 Turner McCall Blvd.Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Event Description: By offering lectures, games, fellowship or networking, this group encourages caretakers as well as survivors of a stroke. The goal is to make sure everyone feels they have an outlet for the everyday issues that arise from “life after Stroke”.

4July 4th Salute to America CelebrationLocation: Ridge Ferry ParkTime: 6:00 p.m.Event Description: Games: Family games will be added to this year’s event line-up and is sponsored by Harbin Clinic. Games include Watermelon Eating Contest, Hula Hoop Contest and 3-Legged Race. Games will start at 6:30 p.m. and it is free to play. Families are encouraged to participate and prizes will be awarded. No registration required, just show up to join the family fun.

7Rolling on the RiverLocation: Heritage ParkTime: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Event Description: Explore Rome’s vast river system of the Oostanuala, Coosa, and Etowah aboard the Roman Holiday, a 48-passenger boat. The two hour tour explores the ecology and history of America’s most diverse ecosystem: the Coosa River Basin.

Community Events July 2013

Dear Reader,

Exciting things are happening in Rome and Floyd County!2013 has been a great year and we are delighted to share our community with you. 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 Apollo Marketing, Big Time Products and Foss Manufacturing, a Small Business Spotlight on Professional Screening & Information Inc., and a recap of the 2013 Chamber Games. This edition also features this month’s New Members and Renewals. Don’t forget to take a look at the Community Calendar and experience the vibrancy

of Rome and Floyd County for yourself. As the 2013 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 of Rome and Floyd County.Sincerely,

Doc KiblerState Mutual Insurance Company2013 Chairman of the Board, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

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From a Napkin Sketch

Like the beginning of many great businesses,

Big Time Products was once no more than an

idea sketched on a napkin. It began 10 years ago when two

retail experts, Harry Pierce and Rick Chambers, saw a need for a better constructed glove. Using their industry experience Mr. Pierce, the former West Coast President of Home Depot and Mr. Chambers who has over 30 years of experience in Senior Sales Management positions, partnered their ideas to make the glove manufacturing company Big Time Products a reality. Now with 65 full-time and 80 temporary employees, Big Time Products has become the largest supplier of high performance gloves in the U.S. with a distribution and packaging facility in Shannon. Big Time Products distributes automotive, work, garden and household gloves under several brand names to more than 40,000 stores. Ranked in 2007 as the 15th (out of 500) fastest growing U.S. company, CEO Harry Pierce and President Rick Chambers have apparently found the winning combination of an excellent product line and a “world-class team of talented employees”. Apollo Marketing, a million dollar facility

became a dream of CEO Rick Chambers and Chairman of the Board Harry Pierce after the launch of Big Time Products. “Our commitment to having the safest and highest quality products on the marketplace is what pushed our business forward,” said Mr. Chambers. Walking into the Apollo Marketing laboratory feels like walking into an episode of CSI. Stocked with a 3-D printer, liquid nitrogen tank, grip test, material durability machines and test tubes galore, the Apollo Marketing facility has all the tools necessary to test the product safety of all gloves on the market. Originally the company would have performed glove testing in Tennessee, Arkansas and various other places but Apollo Marketing President Kirby Blalock said now Rome and Floyd County can be their hub for testing. “We’re going to have the lab certified so other companies can send their items here for testing. We’ll also be expanding this lab about twice the size over the course of the next year.” The lab works ‘glove-in-glove’ with Big Time Products by testing all gloves the team brings in to avoid any chemicals that may be harmful for adults or children. Apollo Marketing is creating hand protection for various uses ranging from golfing to military use. “The use of our 3D printing technology is helping us develop tactical gloves for military use. This Rome lab will also be a single source for certifying consumer product safety of a variety of products from clothing, leather, children’s toys, anything plastic and anything with a chemical makeup. We want to bring things back to the U.S.,” said Blalock. “Here we can be a

How Big Time Products and Apollo Marketing are bringing Innovation

and jobs to the community!

to an Industry Leader

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one-stop-shop testing area.” “The entrepreneurial spirit of Harry Pierce, Rick Chambers and Kirby Blalock is alive and well in Rome and Floyd County,” said Rome Mayor Evie McNiece. “We are very proud of what these guys have created and we look forward to the new and innovative products this company will produce.

RickChambers

Harry Pierce

Kirby Blalock

Don GroceBlake Fievet

Stevi Ellison

(Bottom to Top): A display of Big Time Products gloves. (Next) Blake Fievet programs the 3D printer. (Next) Don Groce uses liquid nitrogen to test a sample. (Next) An exterior shot of Apollo Marketing. (Main) Employees package the gloves at the Big Time Products distribution center.

***Did you know Big Time Products was named for the expected success of the company... making it ‘Big Time’? Additionally Apollo Marketing was named after Mr. Chambers and Mr. Pierce’s expectation of an ‘out of this world’ research facility.

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ProfessionalScreening &Information

Small Business Spotlight:

It’s one of the most basic rules of entrepreneurship: figure out if there is a need. This rule is what would lead Dr. Greg Sumner to create Professional Screening & Information, Inc. His career began with his love for criminal justice. At age nineteen, Dr. Sumner was a full-time student and a full-time police officer. “I knew as a police officer I was making a difference,” said Dr. Sumner. “However I wondered if I could make a difference on a larger scale?” Dr. Sumner continued his education receiving his

The road to PSI

The Technology

Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science and a Masters of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. He holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Services. “Fourteen years ago I created PSI, back then we did uniform security, background checks, security consulting etc...it was tough trying to figure out what was going to stick.” The new business required non-stop hours of commitment from both Dr. Sumner and his wife Shani. Realizing he wanted to have a life outside of work, including children, Dr. Sumner decided to shift the business to focus 100% on background checks. “We sold the other sides of our business. We saw that the biggest need was for pre-employment screening so we held on to that and went full steam ahead.”

Dr. Greg Sumner

Now, with an excellent team of professionals, PSI offers all things pre-employment screening related: background checks, drug screening, criminal history reports, employment/license verification, credit reports, I-9, E-Verify and more. “With our I-9 and E-Verify we partnered to create software that allows our clients to fill out a smartform (which eliminates the possibilities of errors). If the client is audited they can’t be fined

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because the smartform process protects them,” said Dr. Sumner. “When the average company fine is about $100,000 for an I-9 mistake our system can be extremely beneficial. Not to mention, it’s done electronically so there’s no paper, no time lost searching for physical files and you get an instant E-Verify.” At PSI, every background investigation goes through a quality control process whereby each and every part of the background investigation is evaluated for accuracy and any errors or omissions. Another aspect of PSI that sets them apart is their unique online individuals/organizations driven background screening component. This is an online facilitator for organizations, colleges and universities, whereby an individual submits the required information and payment for their background investigation at PSI’s website. The applicant, organization and college/university can then login with a designated security code and obtain the results of the background investigation. In addition, an individual can order a background investigation on themselves to determine what information is available and reportable to potential employers before applying for employment. PSI has also developed ReferenceWise, a revolutionary way to remove clients from the employment verification process to reduce legal risk, save time and money and allow a client to leverage employment data to generate revenue. PSI’s ReferenceWise allows the client to enter the employee’s name, social security number, dates of employment, etc. Once this is done the client will never have to provide employment verification on this person again. It will be permanently stored in PSI’s ReferenceWise System, which is available to other employers online. Now when another employer calls to obtain employment verification

Analyzing their Success

Andrea Riddle enters data into the computer.

Sarah McDaniel helps a client find information.

Now a thriving company, the quality products and exceptional customer service provided by its committed team of professionals has enabled PSI to carve out its unique path in Rome and around the globe. Although it has had a website for a number of years, only in the past year has PSI made any other investment in marketing. “I can truly link our success starting 14 years ago with our decision to join the Chamber of Commerce. They provided us with the opportunity to network and build our business. We have partnered with many incredible companies here in Rome as a result of relationships built through our involvement with the Chamber,” said Dr. Sumner. “We have been very fortunate to watch as our company has had an approximate 25 percent growth rate over the past five years….we have been truly blessed.”

More Info Dr. Sumner was raised in Cedartown, Georgia and moved to Rome in 1992. He conducted his doctoral residency at Indiana University and has post doctoral training in developmental psychology. Dr. Sumner is a Tenured Professor of Criminal Justice at Georgia Highlands College. He resides in Rome with his wife Shani and their three sons, Brinson, Peyton and Evan. Find out more information on PSI in the Chamber’s business directory located at www.romega.com.

on a former or current employee, the business can give them a unique organization ReferenceWise code, which is specific to their organization and the secured website. The employer can then log in, pay a nominal fee and obtain the information they need for the employment verification.

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The Chamber Games

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recapSo here’s what happened. In February the

Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Membership Campaign team, chaired by Kay Chumbler, Heritage First Bank, and Anne Kaiser, Georgia Power, decided on the Annual Membership Campaign theme. The Chamber Games was chosen and the Board of Directors cheered. Kay Chumbler took on the role of Effie Trinket, leather jacket and all, and helped orchestrate the event. “May the odds be ever in your favor” she continually proclaimed to the different district tributes. Kay wasn’t sure what that meant but she committed to her role none-the-less. Ten districts (teams) were formed with the goal of recruiting New Chamber Members. Like The Hunger Games, The Chamber Games pitted different districts against each other, but unlike the movie they were all united by the goal of bringing in those New Members. With a goal of $25,000 in revenue set, strategies were devised and it was every “tribute” for themself.

On April 25th the districts united for a night of competition. Some teams donned their district

emblems while others opted for the more practical camouflage gear. Hosted by Georgia Power at the Brewhouse Music & Grill the districts had a chance to size up their competition, setting the tone for the campaign.

Not to be outdone by Kay Chumbler’s Effie Trinket character, Ron Tomlinson,

Coosa Valley Credit Union, donned a blue wig and transformed into Caesar Flickerman. An eccentric and brash character, Tomlinson took on the job of interviewing the tributes. Through Ron’s interrogations we learned that Elaina Beeman, Mercy Housing, has a nice singing voice and Brad Reeder’s, Berry College, favorite song is YMCA by The Village People.

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amily Owned Since 1948 • www.GreenesJewelers.com.................................................................................................................Todd Kelley, United Community Bank, doesn’t mess around! Single handedly bringing in 14 new members (14!!) he was awarded with a new iPad Mini at the Membership Campaign Celebration. He was also the leading recruiter during the 2012 membership drive.

When the dust finally cleared, after a month’s worth of

recruiting new members we found that all of our amazing tributes had survived The Chamber Games. After four weeks the competing teams had collectively brought in 107 New Members and $34,457 in revenue exceeding the $25,000 goal! Lindy Lee, Director of Membership and the entire Chamber staff were able to celebrate knowing that all the hard work the districts put in would ultimately help all small businesses, economic development and create jobs in Rome/Floyd County. Now back to the competition. Heritage First Bank was the winning district bringing in over $8,000 in revenue. They were awarded Atlanta Braves tickets, sponsored by Georgia Power. United Community Bank came in second bringing in over $7,500 in revenue. They were closely followed by Georgia Power and River City Bank. Generous prizes were donated by Pirelli, Harbin Clinic, Barnsley Gardens, Coosa Country Club, Forevergreen Landscaping and many of our other Chamber Members. The celebration was hosted at the Rome Area History Museum and catered by new member Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse. Cheers to a very successful membership campaign and all those that helped to make it a success!

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Bekaert Steel Wire Reaches One Million Man-Hours with Zero Lost

Time Injuries

F&P Georgia, International Paper and Lewis Chemical Receive State Wide

Manufacturer of the Year Nominations

(Left) Devin Nix and (Right) Rick Mills, International Paper are presented their nomination award by Ken Wright, Greater Rome Chamber of

Commerce.

Floyd County recently had three manufacturers nominated for the Georgia Manufacturer of the Year Award: International Paper, large manufacturer, F&P Georgia, medium manufacturer and Lewis Chemical, small manufacturer. The nominations were peer submitted with economic impact, years in operation, community involvement and civic involvement being a part of the judging criteria. “Devin Nix and I are both excited and extremely honored for this nomination,” said Rick Mills, CFO of International Paper. “We were additionally excited to see a Rome manufacturer nominated in each category.” Find out more information on International Paper, F&P Georgia and Lewis Chemical in the Chamber’s business directory located at www.romega.com.

The Bekaert Steel Wire team celebrate one million man-hours of production without a safety incident.

The Bekaert Steel Wire team recently celebrated their millionth man-hour without a safety incident. “We’ve focused our efforts on reducing corner cutting and risk taking for the sake of saving time,” said Gary Downey Plant Manager and Chairman of the Greater Rome Existing Industries Association. “We strive for milestones like this and are excited for the next one.”

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...........................................................................................................Relay for Life Committee Present Awards to those who

Offered Support at the 2013 Relay

The Relay for Life Committee and Rome Mayor Evie McNiece present a signed banner to the Redmond chefs who helped at

the 2013 Relay event.

<< Mentor Larry James with mentee Arius Ofum.>> Mentor Elaine Abercrombie with Makenzie Luallen and Shelbi Luallen.

Communities in Schools Program Helps Local Children Succeed

CIS Director Nancy Griffin introduces Elaine Abercrombie to Arius Ofum.

The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce recently honored Communities in Schools (CIS), a program that began in 1993 to help deliver needed resources to kids so that they can focus on education. The proceeds of the event go to CIS, GOAL and the STAR Student/Teacher programs. “95 percent of students in the program have improved their academics, 96 percent improve their attendance and more than 90 percent stayed in school, were promoted or graduated,” said Nancy Griffin, Director of CIS. “Mentorship makes a difference statistically, but our mentors and mentees are physical proof of what a difference it makes in someone’s life.”

The Relay For Life Committee recently celebrated their fund-raising success by presenting awards to those who helped with the 2013 Relay. “We are so fortunate to have these amazing people who volunteer and give their time, energy and talents to the relay,” said Rome Mayor Evie McNiece. “We truly appreciate everything that our volunteers have done.” The 2013 Relay broke records. $109,663 were raised in Floyd County with $7,195 raised by the Redmond Bluebirds team. All proceeds go to help finding a cure for cancer.

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Foss ManufacturingEngineering Non-Woven Fabrics

and bringing jobs BACK to America Innovation and fabric are two words that don’t often occupy the same sentence, but the men and women at Foss Manufacturing are looking to change that. They have created non-woven fabrics that can be combined with essentially whatever attributes their clients request. “The Foss concept is that we can take a product, along with an idea and work to take it from concept to creation,” said Plant Manager Kevin Nassar. “One way or another we make it happen. Whether it’s creating trunk liners, door liners, those brushes that slap your vehicle at the car wash or working with New Balance to create a fully recycled shoe, the possibilities are endless. We have also created Ecospun, a high-quality polyester created from 100 percent post consumer plastic bottles.” Ecospun combines recycled plastic bottles to create everything from sweatshirts to rugs. Foss has the capability to create fibers that are antimicrobial, abrasion resistant, fire retardant, water repellent, UV protectant, have superior colorfastness and color matching. Having been instrumental to the decision to locate Foss to Rome, CEO A.J. Nassar thinks Rome has been a great fit for Foss. “It was

very important for us to find a friendly place for our business,” said Mr. Nassar. “We want to keep our employees around.

Turnover is expensive, so finding that solid workforce is

crucial.”

Rick Archer moves bails of fabric around with a clamp truck.

Plant Manager Kevin Nassar shows off a carpet sample.

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Foss Manufacturing

The Importance of keeping jobs in America

The Future.. . A.J. Nassar said they expect to have the facility up to 60% capacity over the next 24 months. This would put Foss in the 100-150 employee range. “We have great confidence with the business we are doing. The new technology we are bringing to manufacturing here in Rome allows us to compete with anyone in the world.” Jim Magruder, Foss, stated that the Rome facility is at maximum output. “Currently we have enough work to sustain additional lines. We hope to have three additional lines running in the future.” Find out more information on Foss Manufacturing in the Chamber’s business directory located at www.romega.com.

“Our team shirts say ‘Work America’,” said Mr. Nassar. “We have always seen the importance of bringing jobs back to America. Fortunately for us our company continues to grow and we are able to provide those jobs.” Mr. Nassar also praised the Rome workforce as a whole. “We were easily able to find employees that really care about their job. We have employees who don’t just come to work, they genuinely care about what’s happening here. In return we really push and empower them to know that they are the ones who make or break this place.” Foss manufacturing, headquartered in New Hampshire was considering options to locate the new facility in the Carolinas when they were informed of an empty facility on Huffaker Road. “It is always great news for the community when we secure a new company with such a diverse customer base,” said Rome Mayor Evie McNiece. We are thrilled that at least 150 people will directly benefit from this positive use of a former manufacturing building.”

A belt rolls out carpet that can be colored or combined with whatever attributes the client needs.

Chris Nelson uses a propane gun to seal and heat-shrink finished goods.

This machine takes loose fibers and compresses them via a rolling operation.

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RenewalsAdvanced Steel Technology AgGeorgia Farm Credit, ACA Alfa Insurance - The Jerry Vincent Agency Arco Ideas & Design, Inc. Ball Metal Beverage Container Bank of the Ozarks Batteries Plus Big Time Products, LLC Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Brown & Brown Insurance of Georgia, Inc. Brugg Pipesystems, LLC Buenavista Mexican Cantina Bussey’s Flowers, Gifts & Decor C & R Compliance, LLC Cartridge World of Rome Carver & Carver Plumbing, Inc. Cevian Design Lab (formerly Cochran Design Collaborative) Chick-Fil-A Mt Berry Square Chili’s Bar & Grill Christie’s Office Supply, Inc. Claremont House Collins Auto Clean-Up Coosa Diagnostic Center Coosa Valley Communications, Inc. Country Sportsman Culbreth-Carr-Watson Animal Clinic Ear, Nose, & Throat of Northwest Georgia Edible Arrangements First Baptist Church of Rome First Presbyterian Church Forrest Place, LLC FuddruckersGeneral Electric Company GNC Value-Mart Gondolier Pizza

Harvest Moon Cafe Hillis Outdoor Specialists, Inc. Historic Desoto Theatre Foundation, Inc. Howse & Rice, CPAs, PC Husser & Husser, PC/H.L. Cromartie III, PC Hype, Inc. Integra Anesthesia Associates, LLC Joe Tarpley Just Buyers Realty Las Palmas Mexican Bar & Grill Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant Mattress Max McDonald Wealth Management Midian Roofing Mortgage America, Inc. Nelson & Nelson Contractors, Inc. North Georgia Staffing Old Havana Cigar Company PaperPack, Inc Party Time Beverages Peachtree Planning Corporation Perfect Home Petland Pharmacy Insurance Administrators Pick-O-Deli Cafeteria PORTA Toilets of Rome - Johnny on the Spot, Inc Powell Discount Auto Parts Inc. Prater & York, LLC Premier Imaging/Medical Systems Provino’s Restaurant Putt-Putt Golf Read, Martin & Slickman, CPA Redmond Physician Network Rehab Techniques Physical Therapy Resch Construction, Inc. RICOH USA, INC.

Riverside Oral & Facial Surgery, PC Riverside Toyota Riverwood Retirement Life Community Rome and Floyd County Habitat for Humanity ReStore Rome Area History Museum & Rome Area History Store Rome Chapter Georgia Society of CPA’s Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Rome GI & The Rome Endoscopy Center Rome Mechanical, LLC Rome Monument Company Rome Women’s Health Center, PC Safe Storage Save-A-Lot SCANA Energy Scott Logistics Corp. Sisson Hydraulics Smith, Lewis & Haley, LLP Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q Source Therapy Billing SouthEastern Pathology, P.C. Teresa Lumsden, State Farm Insurance & Financial Services The Exchange Club of Rome Thornton Pest Control The UPS Store Welding Equipment & Supply Co. West Rome Animal Clinic WGJK Radio - AM 1360 Willis Winslette Pharmacy Wright’s Bonding Yager Corporation YMCA

New Members - Welcome!A.J. Green Homes

Mr. David Green175 Ward Mountain Rd

Kingston, GA 30145

(706) 232-5149

Alma Roman Agency, LLCMs. Alma Roman

322 Shorter Ave NWRome, GA 30165(706) 291-7161

Amanda Corbin Allstate AgencyMs. Amanda Corbin

2206 Shorter Ave NWRome, GA 30161

(706) 232-0300www.amandacorbinagency.com

Armuchee Auto CollisionMr. Ed Baker21 North Dr

Armuchee, GA 30105(706) 235-7030

Babycake StudiosMs. Tracy Page309 E 5th Ave

Rome, GA 30161(706) 766-8468

www.babycakestudios.com

BMA Beeman’s Management Association

Mr. Ricky Beeman10 Blueberry Ln SERome, GA 30161

(706) 346-9007

Burgers MarketMs. Donna Weaver

2520 Shorter Ave NWRome, GA 30165

C & C Gutters, IncMs. Nicole Hughes

1489 Hwy 411 NE STE ACartersville, GA 30121

(770) 382-0032

Canter for CancerMs. Cyndy Ferguson

9 Central PlzRome, GA 30161(706) 506-2630

www.canter4cancer.org

Comfort SuitesMr. Nick Patel

23 Chateau Dr SERome, GA 30161(706) 232-6055

www.comfortsuites.com

Daniel Dunagan, Inc.Mr. Daniel Dunagan

2833 Everett Springs Rd NEArmuchee, GA 30105

(706) 766-5582

Flowers by JackiMs. Jacki Keith Lansdell1929 Shorter Ave SW

Rome, GA 30165(706) 232-9761

www.flowersbyjacki.com

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Riverside Oral & Facial Surgery, PC Riverside Toyota Riverwood Retirement Life Community Rome and Floyd County Habitat for Humanity ReStore Rome Area History Museum & Rome Area History Store Rome Chapter Georgia Society of CPA’s Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Rome GI & The Rome Endoscopy Center Rome Mechanical, LLC Rome Monument Company Rome Women’s Health Center, PC Safe Storage Save-A-Lot SCANA Energy Scott Logistics Corp. Sisson Hydraulics Smith, Lewis & Haley, LLP Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q Source Therapy Billing SouthEastern Pathology, P.C. Teresa Lumsden, State Farm Insurance & Financial Services The Exchange Club of Rome Thornton Pest Control The UPS Store Welding Equipment & Supply Co. West Rome Animal Clinic WGJK Radio - AM 1360 Willis Winslette Pharmacy Wright’s Bonding Yager Corporation YMCA

Canter for CancerMs. Cyndy Ferguson

9 Central PlzRome, GA 30161(706) 506-2630

www.canter4cancer.org

City MarketMs. Denise Miller

137 E 1st StRome, GA 30161(706) 238-9122

Clear Cleaning Services, Inc.Mr. Randy Robinson

114 Pine St NE #CRome, GA 30161(706) 232-1256

Colston Contracting, Inc.Mr. Jake Colston725 Bailey Rd SERome, GA 30161(706) 252-0012

Comfort SuitesMr. Nick Patel

23 Chateau Dr SERome, GA 30161(706) 232-6055

www.comfortsuites.com

Complete Cash Discount Title Pawn

Ms. Kim Kent1831 N Broad St NE

Rome, GA 30161(706) 295-2288

Coosa Valley SignsMr. Brad Shadday307 Cedar Ave SWRome, GA 30161(706) 234-6225

www.coosavalleysigns.com

Cornerstone Insurance SolutionsMr. Jeff Ward

105 Redmond Rd NWRome, GA 30165(706) 232-5522

Daniel Dunagan, Inc.Mr. Daniel Dunagan

2833 Everett Springs Rd NEArmuchee, GA 30105

(706) 766-5582

Dean’s Collision CenterMr. Billy Dean

1544 Calhoun Ave NERome, GA 30161

(706) 290-0062

DiPrima MedicalMs. Debbie DiPrima931 N 2nd Ave NWRome, GA 30165(706) 291-1490

www.diprimamedical.com

Edwards Family DentistryDr. Robert Edwards, Sr.

DDS307 Redmond Rd NWRome, GA 30165(706) 291-2800

www.edwardsdentistry.com

Flowers by JackiMs. Jacki Keith Lansdell1929 Shorter Ave SW

Rome, GA 30165(706) 232-9761

www.flowersbyjacki.com

Floyd County Wildlife ClubMs. Pam Taylor909 Holland Rd

Rome, GA 30165(706) 234-7879

www.floydcountywildlifeclub.com

Foster’s Bend Hay FarmMr. Helmut Cawthon

2551 Foster’s Bend Rd SWRome, GA 30165(706) 346-9064

The Free Clinic of Rome Ms. Barbara Earle315 W 10th St NERome, GA 30165(706) 234-1331

www.freeclinicofromega.org

Goo-Goo Express WashMr. Brian Dulaney

1040 N Broad St NERome, GA 30161

The Grill on RedmondMr. Larry Hight

1850 Redmond Cir NWRome, GA 30161(706) 266-1009

Guttermasters 705 Old Dalton Rd NE

Rome, GA 30165(706) 235-3400

Healing Hands Life CenterMs. Rachel Lieberman

423 Broad StRome, GA 30161(706) 232-0907

www.massagerome.com

Hoban Outdoor ConstructionMr. John Hoban

848 Turkey Mountain RdArmuchee, GA 30105

(770) 546-4450

Home DepotMs. Michelle Ruper

103 Hicks Dr SERome, GA 30161(706) 236-9030

www.homedepot.com

Homescapes Landscaping Company

Mr. Chris Goodwin1282 Taylorsville RdAragon, GA 30104

(706) 252-0200

Imagine Studio for Hair and ArtMs. Shea Dale334 Broad St

Rome, GA 30161(706) 622-2471

www.imaginehairart.com

Johnny Mitchell’s SmokehouseMs. Jill Mitchell

100 Covered Bridge RdEuharlee, GA 30145

(770) 383-3383

www.johnnymitchellssmokehouse.com

Joseph R. Wade, Jr. CPAMr. Joseph Wade Jr.

PO Box 5044Rome, GA 30162(706) 235-5241

Kaleido-SnoMs. Barbara Ware

414 Broad StRome, GA 30161(706) 291-7275

Kelly Moore PhotographyMr. Kelly Moore

Hawthorn Suites; W 2nd AveRome, GA 30161(706) 266-9585

www.khmphoto.com

Kitchen & Bath DepotMr. Mike Finnegan

249 North 5th Ave SWRome, GA 30165(706) 766-3472

www.kb-depot.com

www.romegeorgiawebsites.com

La ConquistaMr. Alex Perez

3989 Martha Berry Hwy NWRome, GA 30165(706) 292-0227

www.laconquistarome.com

Linde Marie’s Steakhouse on the SquareMs. Linde Wentz

18 Broad StCave Spring, GA 30124

(706) 381-2097

Mike’s Lawncare and LandscapeMr. Mikal Patterson

317 Hasty Rd NERome, GA 30161(706) 346-7793

Mosquito Squad of Northwest Georgia

Mr. Peter ConnollyPO Box 117

Ringgold, GA 30736(706) 980-9218

www.northwest-georgia.mosquitosquad.com

Ole Tymer BBQMs. Julie Owens

4534 Martha Berry Hwy NERome, GA 30165(706) 622-2388

Panhead CityMr. Chuck Summers355 Willow Rd NERome, GA 30161(706) 234-5073

www.panheadcity.com

Pawn Star’sMr. Justin Hight

2507 Shorter Ave SWRome, GA 30165(706) 378-7849

www.romegeorgiapawn.com

Plymouth Builders, LLCMr. Greg Huggins

3585 Garden Lakes Pkwy NWRome, GA 30165(706) 331-5060

www.plymouthbuilders.net

PICC Acccess, LLCMr. Ted Hufstetler

214 E 3rd StRome, GA 30161(706) 766-7330

www.piccaccess.com

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PREMEDEXMr. Van Willis

6151 Powers Ferry Rd STE 100Atlanta, GA 30339

(678) 285-3010www.premedex.com

Rick’s Food ShopMr. Rick Singh

1324 Martha Berry Blvd NERome, GA 30165(706) 291-6360

Roma MiaMs. Nadia Hasko

3401 Martha Berry Hwy NWRome, GA 30165(706) 291-1881

Rome Center for Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Freddy Padilla17 John Maddox Dr NW

Rome, GA 30165(706) 622-2286

www.romekidsdentist.com

Rome Federated Garden Clubs, Inc.

Ms. Diane Harbin100 East 8th St.

Rome, GA 30165770-684-8229

www.romefederatedgardenclubs.com

Rome Hydro-Test, Inc. Coy Clark

1020 Desoto Ave NWRome, GA 30165(706) 235-8640

The Salvation ArmyCaptain Douglas McClure

317 E 1st AveRome, GA 30161(706) 291-4745

www.salvationarmyrome.org

Scants Pawn ShopMr. Justin Hight

1409 N Broad St NERome, GA 30161(706) 234-9828

Send Out CardsMs. Lyn Ingram

3 Central Plz #371Rome, GA 30161(770) 262-1874

www.sendoutcards.com/lyningram

Silver Pest ServicesMr. Justin Silver

1352 Ward Mountain Rd NERome, GA 30161(770) 548-1931

STAR Safety Supply, LLCMr. Michael Whelchel Jr.

1 Brook Valley Ct SWRome, GA 30165(706) 506-4197

Sublett Video’sMr. Eddie Sublett107 Porter St SWRome, GA 30161(706) 506-3482

Sun Block of RomeMr. Corey Rowland

1401 Shorter Ave SWRome, GA 30165(706) 232-0411

www.sunblockofrome.comTreasure Trove

Ms. Anna Smith1944 Shorter Ave NW

Rome, GA 30165(706) 378-0003

www.rometreasuretrove.com

Trek Custom HomesMr. Ted Noe

2904 Kingston Hwy SE STE BRome, GA 30161(706) 506-5594

www.trekcustomhomes.com

Tucker ElectricMr. Mike Tucker

562 New Rosedale Rd NEArmuchee, GA 30105

(706) 252-0325

WC Timber, LLCMs. Tara Colburn

5 Woodcliffe Dr NERome, GA 30161(706) 238-1214

www.wctimber.com

Publix Super Markets, Inc.435 Turner McCall Blvd, NE

Rome, GA 30161www.publix.com

West Rome Animal ClinicDr. Daniel Pate

2012 Shorter Ave NWRome, GA 30165(706) 235-8861

www.westromeanimalclinic.com

West Rome IGAMr. Keith Clark

610 Shorter Ave NWRome, GA 30165(706) 234-7578

www.westromeiga.com

Women of W.O.R.T.H.Inc.

Ms. Marilyn Ringstaff1513 Dean Ave SERome, GA 30161(706) 232-3408

www.womenareworthit.org

Wright’s Grading Services, Inc.Mr. Frank Wright

31 Riverside Industrial Park NERome, GA 30161(706) 234-9166

Wright’s Heating and Air, Inc.Mr. Steven Wright Sr.3118 Rockmart Rd SE

Rome, GA 30161(706) 235-2024

www.swrighrair.com

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On behalf of the Greater Rome Chamber

of Commerce, Thank you to ALL of our generous

members who sponsored the Membership

Campaign by donating prizes for all the

volunteers who recruited new members!

Ribbon Cuttings

Redmond Regional Radiology Atrium

Big Time ProductsFloyd Training & Service Center

PLAYERS

Ms. Shannon O’Berry cuts the ribbon for Floyd Training & Service center

located at 1201 Maple Avenue.

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Roma Mia

Mr. Harry Pierce cuts the ribbon for Big Time Products located at 2 Wilbanks

Road.

Ms. Bea Mathis cuts the ribbon for the radiology atrium/waiting area dedicated

to her located at 501 Redmond Road NW.

Mr. Bryan Allen cuts the ribbon for PLAYERS located at 317 Broad Street.

The Grill on Redmond

Ms. Tina Watson cuts the ribbon for The Grill on Redmond located at

1850 Redmond Cir NW.

Ted Corwin P.C.

Mr. Ted Corwin cuts the ribbon for Ted Corwin, P.C. located at 414 E 1st Ave.

Ms. Nadia Hasko cuts the ribbon for Roma Mia located at 3401 Martha Berry Hwy NW.

Apollo Marketing

Mr. Kirby Blalock cuts the ribbon for Apollo Marketing located at 17 Yale Rd NE.

page 2Harbin Clinic

1825 Martha Berry Highway

www.harbinclinic.com706-295-5331

page 5Unity Christian School

2960 New Calhoun Highway

www.unitychristianschool.org706-292-0700

Kindred Hospital304 Turner McCall Blvd SWwww.kindredhealthcare.com

(706) 378-6800

page 11Greene’s Jewelers

328 Broad Street www.greenesjewelers.com

706-291-7236

page 12Cindy Green,

Toles Temple & Wright611 Turner McCall Blvd.

www.callromehome.com706-409-1793

Advertiser’s Index

10Small Business Action Council“Mid-Year Chamber Updates”Location: Chamber Boardroom 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

12Education and Workforce CommitteeLocation: Chamber Boardroom8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

18Business After Hours hosted by: Children’s Dental Center in RomeLocation: 15 Riverbend Dr STE 1305:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Chamber EventsJuly 2013

back coverFord, Gittings & Kane

Jewelers312 Broad Street

www.fgkjewelers.com706-291-8811

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Special thanks to our advertisers! Find out

more information about membership & advertising by visiting

the Chamber’s website www.romega.com..

24Governmental Affairs Committee Location: Chamber Boardroom12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

26Technology SquaretableLocation: Chamber Boardroom11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

26Just Sports & Tennis Ribbon CuttingLocation: 717 East 2nd Ave3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Chamber Happenings

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<< Ryder McEntyre, SAI Digital, introduces himself at YP Rome hosted by: The Vault at La Marie’s>> Leah Cosby talks to Taylor Patterson, Berry College, at YP Rome. << Chris Barbieri, First United Methodist Church, discusses the Marketplace Fairness Act.>> Robert Smyth, Coosa Valley Credit Union, listens during the Marketplace Fairness Act discussion.>> GREIA members attend a meeting hosted by Plant Hammond/Georgia Power.<< Mark Butler, Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Labor, introduces himself to city/county members.>> Jim Alred, Rome News-Tribune, discusses the importance of social media.<< Dr. John Grout, Berry College, and Harriet Haase, learn about new innovative ideas at Researcher’s Roundtable.

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Visitor’s GuideDowntown Rome

Floyd County

Points of Interest1 Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce2 Rome and Floyd County Library3 City Hall4 Clocktower5 Historic DeSoto Theatre6 Old Courthouse7 Myrtle Hill Cemetery8 Heritage Park9 Tennis Complex Barron Stadium10 The Forum11 Rome Area History Museum12 Harbin Clinic Tony E. Warren Cancer Center

Points of Interest13 Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum14 Chieftain’s Museum15 Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau and Rome Visitors Center16 Ridge Ferry Park17 Shorter University18 Mt. Berry Square Mall19 Cave Spring20 Lock & Dam Park21 Coosa Valley Fairgrounds22 Stonebridge Golf Course23 Berry College24 Floyd Medical Center25 Harbin Clinic26 Redmond Regional Medical Center27 Darlington Lower School28 Darlington Upper School29 Georgia Northwestern Technical College30 Unity Christian School31 State Mutual Stadium32 Saint Mary’s Catholic School33 Georgia Highlands College34 Richard B. Russell Regional Airport35 Georgia School for the Deaf

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