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NEWS OF THE GORDON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE“Connecting Members to the Community to Promote Economic Growth” www.gordoncountychamber.com

March 2018Volume 49 No.3

Reinhardt University Sponsors Booster BreakfastFriday, March 23, 2018 @ 7:30am

Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Calhoun Campus register @ www.gordoncountychamber.com/events

Reinhardt University: On the Rise!Dr. Kina S. Mallard, President of Reinhardt University, will be the featured speaker at the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Booster Breakfast on Friday, March 23, 2018.

Since 1883, Reinhardt University has been educating its local community, including residents from one of its closest neighboring counties, Gordon County. Last fall, Reinhardt enrolled a record num-ber of students – 1,508 – in one of more than 40 programs of study, including five graduate pro-grams and through its growing fully online degree programs. Its 12:1 student/faculty ratio ensures an engaged academic community in which outstanding faculty are creating a unique Reinhardt experience where each student thrives.

Along with its 525-acre main campus in Waleska (Cherokee County), Reinhardt has physical campuses in Canton, Cartersville, Cumming, Jasper and Woodstock. Reinhardt’s newest program -- nursing -- launched early this year, and will add an online degree, RN to BSN, this fall. A new cybersecurity program is gaining traction in a rapidly growing digitally connected world.

Reinhardt University students excel in the classroom as well as on stage as performers and artists and on fields and courts as student-athletes. The Men’s Lacrosse team brought home Reinhardt’s first-ever national championship in 2017, and success with a young, but highly successful football program has put the Reinhardt Eagles on the radar in the region and state. In May, the University Chamber Singers will travel to Italy to study and perform at the invitation of conductor and organist of the Vatican.

Reinhardt is currently investing $24 million in new buildings to serve a growing population: a theater building, a new 184-bed residence hall and a major addition to its Gordy Dining Center. There’s never been a better time to take a fresh look at Reinhardt University, whether as a student on ground or online. Please see Reinhardt.edu for more information about today’s Reinhardt University.

Dr. Kina S. MallardUniversity President

Rebecca Cheek graduated from Sonoraville High School and is pursuing a degree in Sport Studies. (photo submitted by Reinhardt University)

Today’s Reinhardt University prepares students for the world of work, for additional education, and for life’s calling by emphasizing four Liberal Arts domains of student learning: communication, critical thinking and inquiry, society and culture, and values and ethics.

The Rising Osteopathic Family Medicine & Medical Spa celebrated the opening of their office at 454 Red Bud Road on Wednesday, January 10, welcoming guests and Chamber colleagues to tour the facility. Dr. Katherine Naymick operates the membership-based practice, which focuses on osteopathic principles of restorative methods used to reverse most chronic disease processes and integrative methods to achieve a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

Mission Statement: “We acknowledge that diseases are caused by a combination of how environment and lifestyle play on one’s DNA to create either disease or optimal health. Using integrative osteopathic methods, we will help people to understand how to achieve and maintain optimal health.”

Prevent Child Abuse Gordon County held a ribbon

cutting on Tuesday, February 27 at their new location on 320 North

River Street. United Way of Gordon County’s Young Leaders Society sponsored a reception celebrating

celebrating the facility’s grand opening.

Their mission is the prevention of child abuse in all its forms:

physical, emotional, sexual and neglect in Gordon County, Georgia.

A Ribbon Cutting was held for Gordon Hospital’s Creation Trail on Tuesday, March 28th. The trail is located on the Red Bud Road campus and is open to the public. It was

made possible by contributions from hospital employees, the Gordon Hospital Foundation and Northwest Georgia

Paving.

Membership Renewals February 2018

New MembersFebruary 2018

A-Knight Hi-Tech Fuel Terry Patel, Manager 295 West Line Street Calhoun, GA 30701

(706) 629-0266

A-Knight High Tech Fuel #2 Terry Patel, Manager

1531 Dews Pond Road Calhoun, GA 30701

(706) 624-2830

Freeman’s Antiques & MoreRegina Freeman

105 South Wall StreetCalhoun, GA 30701

(706) 766-2806

Nonnie’s Pet PawtrolConnie Carter, Owner200 Lenox Road S.E.Calhoun, GA 30701

(706) 218-7995

Warehouse LiquorTerry Patel, Manager255 West Line Street Calhoun, GA 30701

(706) 383-6721

A-1 Appraisal AssociatesAgGeorgia Farm Credit, ACA

Alliant Health Plans, Inc. Arco Ideas & Designs

Bee Kids AcademyCalhoun PrescriptionsCopper Creek Farm

Crowley Drug CompanyDalton State College

David L. McLeod Duke’s Wings & Seafood

Edward Jones Investments – Brian BurtonEdward Jones Investments – Jeff Beamer

Express Signs & Graphics, Inc.Family Connection of Gordon County

Flash Graphics, Inc. Georgia Power Company

Gordon County Civic ClubGordon County Extension

Gordon County Magistrate CourtGordon County Sheriff’s Office

Hall Realty, Inc. J. M. Huber Corporation

Jane Powers WeldonLivingood Lab Services, LLC

Momon ConstructionNorth Georgia Home Health/Amedisys

Party LiquorPine Hall Brick Company, Inc.Racemark International, Inc.

Russell ManagementSoutheastern Freight Lines

U. S. Army, Corps of EngineersUnited Way of Gordon County Wal-Mart Supercenter #1215

Membership Renewals November 2016

365 on Piedmont BenchMark Physical Therapy

The Big Mattress OutletCalhoun Counseling Center Cotton and Twine Boutique

Crystal Caverns SpringwaterThe Dixie Group, Inc.

evco PlasticsFamily Savings Credit Union

Gordon Optimist ClubHamilton Physicians Group

Kane Carpet CompanyQuality Mat, Inc.

Russell Management

to boogie!Join Downtown Calhoun and the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce/Convention & Visitors Bureau for the 7th Annual BBQ Boogie & Blues on April 27 & 28, 2018 - an event the Kansas City BBQ Society has declared a nation-ally sanctioned BBQ competition! In addition to BBQ, festivities include live entertainment, food and arts & crafts vendors, kids zone, Amazing Race, bike safety rodeo, Georgia String Band Festival, and much more - come join the fun!

Friday, April 276 p.m. - BBQ Buffet opens @ Velo Vineyard

6 p.m. - Vendors Open on Court Street & Park Avenue 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Live Music on Court Street ~ Kurt Thomas (free admission)

7 p.m. ~ Georgia String Band Festival at Harris Arts Center featuring the Down Hill Strugglers ($20 admission)

Saturday, April 2810 a.m. - 5 p.m. - A full day of entertainment & fun! Vendors & Kids Zone Open

10 a.m. - Live Music on Court Street ~ Joseph Evans with the Georgia String Band Festival10 a.m. - Amazing Race Starts

11 a.m. - People's Choice Opens - Try the competitors' BBQ $10 (located outside the library) *Sells out quickly - get there early!

11 a.m. - Bike Rodeo11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Live Music on Court Street ~ Courtney Dickinson (free admission)12 p.m. - Gordon County Fiddlers' Convention* Registration Opens @ Harris Arts Center

*Competitions include fiddle, banjo, buck dance, string band and traditional singing.1 p.m. - Gordon County Fiddlers' Convention Starts @ Harris Arts Center ($10 admission/12 & under free)

4 p.m. - BBQ Competition Awards Presentation

THANK YOU 2018 SPONSORS!

Hamilton Medical Center | Hamilton Physician Group Dub’s High On The Hog BBQ | Gordon County Antique Engine & Tractor Club

Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center | Mauldin Trash Service | Momon Construction North Georgia Farmers Insurance | NovaCopy | React Auto Glass | Santek Waste Services

Calhoun A-OK Campground | Carter & Sloope, Inc. | Cline Pools | Greater Community Bank Gordon County Young Farmers | Northwest Georgia Regional Fair

Save the Date!State of Industry Event Friday | July 27, 2018

11:00am Announcements Coming Soon

The Chamber will present its 25th Annual Golf Tournament on

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Fields Ferry Golf Course.

Mark your calendar and join us for this milestone celebration!

Save the DateState of Industry Event | Friday, July 27, 2018 | 11:00am

Featuring Georgia Chamber President Chris Clark