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NEWS OF THE GORDON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE“Making Gordon County a Better Place to Live, Work and Play” www.gordonchamber.org

January 2017Volume 48 No.1

Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting

Thursday, January 19, 2017 @ 6:00pm | Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegePay online to attend @ www.gordonchamber.org/events

Tickets $50 per person

Gold Corporate Sponsors

Fox Systems, Inc. | Gordon Hospital Mohawk Industries | North Georgia E.M.C.

Starr-Mathews Agency

Silver Corporate Sponsors

Calhoun City Schools | Country Inn & Suites DRO Management Company

Georgia Bank & TrustGeorgia Northwestern Technical College

Georgia Power Company | Greater Community BankHamilton Physicians Group | Mannington Mills, Inc.

M & S Logistics | North Georgia National Bank Santek Waste Services | Shaw Industries Group

Kacee Smith Agency-Farmers InsuranceTai Ping Carpets Americas

Vargo Orthodontics

Gold Sponsorships $1,000

Preferred Seating for TwelveRecognition on the electronic banner

Recognition in printed program Recognition from the podium

Silver Sponsorships $500

Preferred Searting for Six Recognition on the electronic banner

Recognition in printed program

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will present its annual meeting at 6:00pm on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Calhoun Campus. Ascending Board Chair Robert Mathews, Vice President at Starr-Mathews Agency, will preside over the event. Chamber members will have extended opportunities to socialize and network while enjoying elegant light bites. There will be a video presentation highlighting the business community.

New and retiring board members will be acknowledged during the event. The 2017 Executive Board will consist of Robert Mathews, Chrissy Bryant, Jim Rosencrance, Paul Worley and Chamber President Kathy Johnson.

Celebrating a business anniversary this year?

Arrive early for special photo opportunities!

Robert Mathews, 2017 Chair

New Members | December 2016

Membership Renewals | December 2016

Rusty Pearl Boutique Andrea Gravitt, Owner

1201 Dews Pond Road, Suite 7 Calhoun, GA 30701

(770) 548-7735

American Red CrossArby’s

Arco Ideas and DesignArtistic Engraving & Embroidery

Baymont Inn & SuitesPhillip Beamer Distributor, Inc.

Bowman’s RestaurantBoys & Girls Club of Gordon, Murray &

Whitfield CountiesCalhoun City Schools

Dairy Queen of CalhounDalton State College Foundation

Diprima’s Shoes R. M. Dobbs & Company, C. P. A.’s

DRO Management Company The Fitting Room

Flash Graphics, Inc.Floyd Medical Center

Fox & Brindle Construction CompanyGeorgia-Cumberland Academy

Gordon Building SupplyGordon County Civic Club

Gordon County Clerk of Superior CourtGordon County Cooperative Extension

Gordon County CoronerGordon County Historical Society

Gordon County Probate Court JudgeGordon County Sheriff’s Office

Gordon Hospital Charles A. Hall, P. C.

Highland Rivers Health Holiday Inn Express

Huddle House M & S Logistics, Inc.

Mathews & Parlo Carpet WholesalersMohawk Industries, Inc. North Georgia E. M. C.

NorthSide Bank of CalhounNorthwest Georgia Paving, Inc.

Orizon, IPEOwen Security SolutionsPlainville Brick Company

Prater Ford, Inc. The Prescription Shop

Racemark International, LLCRealmConnect Solutions, LLC

The Sample Factory, Inc. Seventh-day Adventist Church

Shoney’s RestaurantStarr-Mathews Agency

State Farm Insurance Agency/Kent ChapmanState Farm Insurance Agency /Grover Lunsford

Stress Knot Massage StudioTallatoona Community Action Partnership

Dr. Dorsey L. Van Horn Western Plastics, Inc.

TNU Fitness Jason & Christina Sartin, Owners

986 North Wall Street Calhoun, GA 30701

(706) 263-5914

2017 CHAMBER EVENT SCHEDULE

BOOSTER BREAKFASTS–7:30am at Georgia Northwestern Technical College

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS – 5:30 – 7:00pm at Host Location

APRIL 27 Vargo OrthodonticsAUGUST 31 Pruitt Health HospiceDECEMBER 7 Available

FEBRUARY 24 MARCH 31 MAY 26 JUNE 23 JULY 28 SEPTEMBER 29 OCTOBER 27

Development Authority of Gordon County Calhoun-Gordon Council for a Literate Community

Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC Available

State of Industry Breakfast Gordon Hospital

Available

A ribbon cutting was held for Rusty Pearl Boutique on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Located at 1201 Dews Pond Road, the upscale clothing and accessory boutique offered special holiday shopping discounts to each guest. Drop by to see what they have to offer and put yourself on the best dressed list in 2017! Owner Andrea Gravitt welcomes the shopping community to come and see her exciting new lines.

Rusty Pearl Boutique (770) 548-7735

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

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• Georgia String Band Festival • Food & Arts & Crafts Vendors • Amazing Race• Kids Zone... & Much More!save the date & join the fun!

this is a great opportunity to promote your business and get involved in the community. for sponsor info & more:

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Coming soon to a theatre near you! The Calhoun-Gordon County Sports Hall of Fame will open a museum display

space in an office leased from the GEM Theatre.

Join the Crowds and Shop Extended Hours Twilight Thursdays in Downtown Calhoun

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY® IS NOV 26.

2017 Keep It In The County Package $1800 Per Sponsor

Digital Billboard Promotion in 2017Individual Logo Promotion on Digital Television in Chamber Lobby

Promotion during BBQ Boogie & Blues Street Festival Monthly Inclusion Ad in all 2017 Chamber Newsletters Screen Promotion at all GEM Theatre Events in 2017

Screen Promotion at all Harris Arts Center Events in 2017Tee Shirt Promotion During Amazing Race Event

Exclusive full page color ad in one Chamber Newsletter2017 Salute Ad in January 2018 Newsletter

Promotion in Chamber’s Annual Report & Strategic PlanInclusion Promotion at 2017 Annual Meeting

Exclusive and Inclusive Electronic and Social Media PromotionExclusive Banner Ads on Chamber Website linked to sponsor site

Additional Offerings May Become Available

Interested? There's still time to join these 20 Sponsors of

Keep It In The County 2017!

Follow the Leaders.........

...out and about

Larry E. Winter and D. David Scoggins are pleased to announce the merger of their firm, Winter & Scoggins, CPAs, with Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC. Scoggins will continue to operate from his office at 208 North Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701. Scoggins has been a great partner to the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce as a former Chairman of the Board and to Calhoun City Schools, where he currently serves as an elected member of the School Board.

Same Face. New Name.

Georgia Bank & Trust representatives Marcus Williams and Nancy Parker (above) cleaned up for a formal dinner after a day with the Leadership 2017 Class. (photo right)

Gordon County School Board Elects

Gordon County School Board members Chris Johnson and Bobby Hall were elected to serve as Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman at the January 9, 2017 meeting. Bobby Hall, Dr. Remillard and Chris Johnson appear from left to right in the photo above right. (photo courtesy of Calhoun Times)

2017 Executives

The 2017 Baxter Dean Runway Show will benefit the Calhoun-Gordon Council for a Literate Community. Montana Etheridge, owner of Corner Portfolio Cinema, recently filmed the promotional video at the Calhoun-Gordon Public Library. (photo below)

2017 Leadership Retreat

Morning Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care will celebrate their 20th anniversary in Gordon County this year! In celebration of that accomplishment and out of gratitude toward the community that has supported them for two decades, the staff and management have committed to completing 600 hours of community service in Calhoun-Gordon County.

Chamber Anniversary Suite

Santek Waste Services recently celebrated its tenth anniversary as the manager of the Redbone Ridges Landfill and public convenience centers. The Gordon County Board of Commissioners entered into a landfill management agreement in 2006 for Santek to manage the county’s solid waste facilities. Since then, Santek has returned approximately $6 million in host fees and closure/post-closure funds while also extending the life of the landfill.

Fitness.Barre owner Carrie Stocks will celebrate her first anniversary on Januay 25 and is looking forward to many more years in Calhoun-Gordon County. This month, she is offering a 50% discount on one clothing item of your choice. Fitness.Barre is located at 674 Red Bud Road. Call 770.367.8988 to learn more about fitness.barre programs.

Starting a business is easy. Staying in business is a little tougher. The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce admires the many small business owners who roll up their sleeves and open their doors every day just as much as the big businesses that started small and made it to the top. Throughout 2017, the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will feature members who are celebrating business anniversaries. Whether you’ve been at a year or are at the century mark, we know it’s hard and we’re proud of you. Congratulations!

first decade

the big 20

"The biggest risk is not taking any risk... In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks." —Mark Zuckerberg

year number one

TRAINING SOLUTIONS

“Please allow us the opportunity to meet with you and determine if we can assist you with the development and/or enhancement of your training program. Our business is the training and development of people.”

New Training Opportunities

Supervisor Level 2

Supervisor Level 3

Hydraulic Troubleshooting

Professional Business Writing

Certified Logistics www.GNTC.edu

We Offer Business Solutions! GNTC’s Business and Industry Services division is here to help your

company find and more importantly, implement solutions to work

smarter and reach your goals. As a division of Georgia Northwestern

Technical College, our very special mission is to offer business

services that are customized to each client we service.

We are committed to understanding your business operations and

can provide team members and resources that are appropriate for

your industry. You’ll find our industry experts to be competitive in

both price and qualifications. Our job is to help your company. We

can create a package of services designed to fit your specific company

and industry needs, so your investment gets the results you need.

Spring/Summer Schedule January—July, 2017

2017 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Robert Mathews, ChairStarr-Mathews Agency

Jim Rosencrance, Vice-ChairRetired Manufacturing Executive

Paul Worley, Secretary-TreasurerCity of Calhoun

Chrissy Bryant, Past ChairTai Ping Carpets Americas, Inc.

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORSJeff Beamer, Edward Jones

Peter Coombe, Calhoun City Schools Tracy Farriba, Gordon Hospital

Suzanne Hardin, Shaw IndustriesJennifer Hayes, Gordon County Schools

Don Holley, Gordon County Parks & RecreationDavid Konter, Santek Waste Services

Jim Ledbetter, Gordon County AttorneyAdrian Lyles, Lyles Wealth Management

Linda McEntire, Mohawk Industries Jarod Powell, Fox Systems, Inc.

Marcus Williams, Georgia Bank & Trust

Wednesday, February 8Executive Board 12:00 noon

Friday, February 10Business Engagement12:00 noon

Thursday, February 16Board of Directors7:30am Tuesday, February 21Tourism 12:00 noon

Tuesday, January 17Tourism 12:00 noon

Thursday, January 19Ambassadors12:00 noon Annual Meeting6:00pm

Tuesday, January 24Development Authority12:00 noon

Monday, February 6Young Professionals 12:00 noon

Shop Local

"the harder we work, the luckier we get.”

kathy johnson, chamber president

The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the 2016 Retiring Board Members for their years of service.

David Repp, Mohawk IndustriesAmanda Ruddell, North Georgia National Bank

Raina Sanford, Gordon HospitalJustin Timms, Gordon County Schools

Kim Townsend, City of Calhoun Recreation DepartmentShane Watson, Apache Mills