www.gordonchamber.orgNEWS OF THE GORDON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

“Making Gordon County a Better Place to Live, Work and Play” September 2015Volume 46 No 8

Gordon Hospital will sponsor the Chamber of Commerce’s October Booster Breakfast at Gordon Hospital. Gordon Hospital President and CEO Pete Weber (photo top left) will discuss the purpose of the $36 million expansion project, followed by tours of some of the new and renovated spaces. The hospital sponsors an annual Booster Breakfast event in order to inform citizens about healthcare services in the community.

Pete came to Gordon Hospital in May 2009. Prior to joining Gordon, he served as president and CEO at Texas Health Huguley in Burleson, Texas, another Adventist Health System facility. He and his wife, Karen, and their children, Olivia and David, make their home in Calhoun.

Gordon Hospital Hosts Booster BreakfastFriday, October 2, 2015 7:30am1035 Red Bud Road, Calhoun, GA 30701rsvp online @www.gordonchamber.org/events

The expansion, which is nearing completion, streamlined the inpatient services to the new north tower. In addition, this project added additional space to accommodate the booming growth and demands of the emergency center.

Consistently evaluating the needs of the community, Gordon Hospital offers numerous services, including a 24-hour emergency center, acute inpatient and outpatient services, digital radiology services, progressive and intensive care units, The Baby Place, women’s diagnostic center, and comprehensive cancer treatment and care. In addition to these services, Gordon Hospital also operates primary care and specialty practices in Calhoun, Fairmount, Adairsville, and Chatsworth.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Calhoun WholesalePat Rasbury, Owner200 West Line StreetCalhoun, GA 30701

706-629-2892

Innovative Network Systems, Inc. Sean Nicholl, CEO

1396 Bells Ferry Road Marietta, GA 30066

1-855-944-4674www.innsysnet.com

North Georgia StaffingDebbie Underkoffler, Owner

197 Royal Drive Calhoun, GA 30701

404-245-3816www.ngastaffing.com

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS 08/01/15 TO 08/31/15:

AllAroundGordon.comArrow Exterminators, Inc.

Ashton StaffingBenchMark Physical Therapy

Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty, Inc.Comcast Spotlight

Cotton and Twine BoutiqueDavid E. DeScalzo, C.P.A., P.C.

Foam Products CorporationGenesis Women’s Center

Gordon County College & Career AcademyGordon County Sheriff’s Auxiliary

GrandstanzIwispr, LLC

Michael King Construction Landscape Creations

Liberty Tire Recyclingthe Market at RAK

Pioneer Credit CompanyPrestige Mills/Stark CarpetsRandstad Staffing Service

Southeast Restoration Group Vaughn & Clements, PC

Whittington, Jones & Rudert, CPAs, P.C.

Kaylee Landress, Gordon Hospital Whitney LeGate, Mannington Mills

Chris Pierce, NorthSide BankGarrett Pierce, Gordon County DFCS

Steven Proper, Mohawk Industries Suzanne H. Roberts. City of Calhoun

Nathan Smith, Mannington Mills Jason Surratt, Mohawk Industries Mollie Surratt, Mohawk Industries

Jade Ables, RAK OutfittersAriele Anderson, the Market at RAK

Lindsay Bramlette, Advanced Rehabilitation Ian Campbell, Mannington Mills

Will Chappell, City of Calhoun Recreation Dept.Kate Christian, Starr-Mathews Agency, Inc.

Brian Ferguson, Mannington Mills Levi Higdon, Santek Waste Services

Evan Karanovich, Senator Perdue’s Office

Young Professionals Committee Growing!

The Young Professionals Committee, chaired by Chrissy Bryant (photo left) with Tai Ping Carpets Americas and

Amanda Ruddell (photo right) with North Georgia National Bank, is growing by leaps and bounds! The Chamber is

proud to welcome the new members listed below.

“Quality with Integrity”

The Ambassador Committee held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 20 for On The Bayou, an authentic Cajun restaurant owned

by Alan and Sherry Piacenza. The menu features classic Cajun and Creole selections

including regional seafood, gumbos, etouffes, roux and jambalaya. Alan and

Sherry invited the Ambassador committee to stay for lunch following the event.

On The Bayou is located at 165 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 5 just off Belwood Drive

and the phone number is 706.602.2399.

Harbin Clinic hosted a Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday,

August 27. While celebrating the opening of the new location at 855 Curtis Parkway, Dr. Self and Dr. Howard encouraged tours and welcomed new patients. Their number

is 706.629.9507 and they’re online at www.harbinclinic.com

Follow the Leaders......

Chamber President Kathy Johnson welcomed guests to the State of Industry Breakfast, then paused for a photo with Apache Mills’ Shane Watson, Gordon Hospital’s Raina Sanford, Federal Reserve Officer Lee Jones, and Mohawk Home’s Jeff Briggs. Watson and Briggs lead the Existing Industries committee, which planned the event.

..........Out and About

Hardee’s Restaurant and Aldi’s Grocery are opening soon on Highway 53, as evidenced by the signs gracing their construction sites. Hardee’s will be located inside the remodeled building that formerly housed Wendy’s and Aldi’s will open in a brand new building set to open in December.

United Way of Gordon County launched a new “Game-Changer” campaign and flags are flying all over downtown. Each banner features a business partner who supports United Way, either through payroll deductions or with a donation.. The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce is proud to see that so many of its corporate members are stepping up to help in the community.

Sarah Husser, CVB Director

Where Farm Meets Fun

NORTHWEST GEORGIAREGIONAL FAIRHwy. 53 Rome Road

Calhoun, GA

2015 Northwest Georgia Regional Fair

Friday through Saturday

SEPTEMBER 11 – 19

All New Carnival!

Huge Fireworks Show with FREE Admission September 11

Grand Parade Saturday September 12 at 11 A.M. Downtown Calhoun

Exhibits! Games! Food! Entertainment! Fun For Everyone!Closing NIght Fireworks September 19th

All New Entertainment! Extended Hours!

For The FullSchedule &

DISCOUNTSon advance combo

TICKETS go to

www.nwgafair.com

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Have you moved or had a name change since the last election? Are you registered to vote?

The Georgia Secretary of State has launched two new technology advances to improve the service our office

provides to our local voters. The first is an Online Voter Registration Website: http://

registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR.

The second is a mobile app, "GA VOTES". Download the mobile app today to find out where you go to vote

on Election Day, view sample ballots, find out early voting dates & locations, and much more!

2015 Election DatesMunicipal General Election and

Special Election, November 3, 2015

For more information call:Gordon County Board of Elections & Voter

Registration Office at 706.629.7781.

THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS OCTOBER 5, 2015.

Gordon County Chamber of Commerce

Golf Tournament Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

Fields Ferry Golf Club Check –in & Lunch – 11:00 a.m.

Tee Time – 11:30 a.m. Return Registration Form and Fee to the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce

Proceeds support scholarships for local high school students and Chamber projects

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Sponsors Receive:

Gold $1500

Primary Logo Promotion Newsletter Promotion

Radio Promotion Newspaper Promotion Digital Sign Promotion Tournament Banner

Sign at hole

Silver $1000

Secondary Logo Promotion Newsletter Promotion

Radio Promotion Newspaper Promotion Tournament Banner

Sign at hole

Bronze $500

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Sign at hole

Hole Sponsor $250

Newsletter Promotion Radio Promotion

Newspaper Promotion Sign at hole

Teams $500

Newsletter Promotion Golf Goodies

Sign Up Today!

kgallman@gordonchamber.org (706) 625-3200

Corporate Gold Sponsor

Corporate Silver Sponsors The Bobbye F. Harris Foundation

Bronze Sponsors Gordon Hospital

North Georgia National Bank Santek Waste Services Starr Mathews Agency

Hole Sponsors

Ashton Staffing Mannington Commercial Calhoun Premium Outlets Plainville Brick Calhoun Spine Care and Wellness Center ServPro of Gordon, Murray, Georgia-Cumberland Academy and South Whitfield Gordon County Historical Society Shaw Industries Group Learning Labs Teams

Calhoun City / Gordon County Schools Georgia Bank & Trust

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Gordon County Bar Association

Gordon Hospital Mohawk Industries

North Georgia National Bank RAK Outfitters Scana Energy

Shaw Industries Group Starr Mathews Agency

Waffle House

Hole in One Stephen Poloney Agency

Closest to the Pin Longest Drive Historic Downtown Calhoun

Gordon County Chamber of Commerce

Golf Tournament Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

Fields Ferry Golf Club Check –in & Lunch – 11:00 a.m.

Tee Time – 11:30 a.m.

Check enclosed for $___________ Credit Card Payment: Visa, MasterCard, Discover (Circle one)

Card Number:_________________________________________Expiration:_____________ Security Code (from back of card) _______________ Amount: ___________________

Sponsorship level: ______________ Gold $1500

______________ Silver $1000 ______________ Bronze $ 500 ______________ Hole $ 250 ______________ Team $ 500

Name: ________________________________________________ Company: _____________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________ Player 1 (Team Captain) __________________________________ Player 2 _______________________________________________ Player 3 _______________________________________________ Player 4 _______________________________________________

Tournament Details September 23, 2015

11:00 a.m. Check-in & Lunch 11:30 a.m. Tee Time

Awards

Cash Awards presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in

each flight

Chamber of Commerce Contact Kim Gallman

Phone (706) 625-3200 or kgallman@gordonchamber.org

Return form and payment to: Gordon County Chamber of

Commerce Attn: Kim Gallman

300 South Wall Street Calhoun, GA 30701

Directions to Fields Ferry Golf Course:

From I-75, take exit 315 and go east on Red Bud Road

approximately 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Hunts Gin Road go 1 mile. Fields Ferry Drive will be

on your left.

Fields Ferry Golf Course 581 Fields Ferry Drive, NE

Calhoun, GA 30701 (706) 625-9001

http://www.georgia.org/small-business

Georgia is first in the nation for fastest growth in women-owned businesses

Ninety-eight percent (98%)of Georgia businesses employ less than 100 people

Georgia boasts a solid “A” rating for overall friendliness to small business

ENGAGEen-gageverb1. to get and keep (someone’s attention, interest, etc.)2. to do or take part in something

COMMUNITYcom-mu-ni-ty noun1. an interacting population of various kinds of individuals in a common location2. a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common interests and goals

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KEEP IT IN THE COUNTY

There’s more than one way to stop traffic

MEMBER FDIC

Northwest GeorgiaRegional Fair

706.602.2244AT RAK

A recent poll found that that less than half of renters have renter’s insurance. So is it worth shelling out a little extra money each month to buy a policy? Here are five reasons why you may want to consider

insurance if you are renting space.

1) Just because your landlord has insurance, doesn’t mean you are covered.Some renters believe that their possessions are covered by their landlord’s insurance plan, or the insurance

policy of their apartment complex. Unfortunately, that is rarely the case. Renters insurance needs to be purchased by the tenant to ensure that one’s possessions are protected.

2) It’s relatively inexpensive.A recent study found that the average renter’s insurance policy costs $187 a year, or a little over $15 a month. For a price that low renters can get substantial coverage to protect their belongings. As Ben

Franklin once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

3) Renters insurance covers a wide variety of incidents. A typical policy will cover you from fires, theft, and water damage from bursting pipes. However, some

weather related hazards (such as flooding from rain) are not covered. If flood damage is a concern to you, you may want to consider a supplemental flood insurance policy.

4) Renters insurance offers liability protections.If someone is injured at your residence, renters insurance can protect you from being financially liable.

Most renters insurance plans offer some liability protections that may pay the medical bills of the injured person.

5) There are many ways to customize a renters insurance policy to fit your budget.Some plans will reimburse you for the amount of money you paid for a product, while others will reimburse

you for what the item was worth when it was damaged.

While renters insurance is an affordable way to safeguard your possessions, there are some circumstances where it may not be the best option for you. If you are in a short term lease or may be moving in the near future, obtaining insurance may not be worth the hassle. Additionally, if you only have a few objects of

significant value you might consider insuring only those items.

Still Renting? Consider Your Risks.Call a Chamber Member Insurance Companies for Advice.

uNITY RUN XXIITUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

http://www.gordoncountyunitedway.org/run

706.602.5548

Harbin Clinic cares completely about the health and well-being of all of our patients across Northwest Georgia. Want to know your core four numbers? Make an appointment with a Harbin Clinic physician, at 706.879.6600.

Dalton State Announces Additional Degrees in School of Business

Adult Education Center Volunteers Needed

Community volunteer opportunities in GNTC’s Adult Education Programs include helping adults with beginning reading, English skills, and math

concepts. A commitment of as little as two hours a week can make a difference in the life of an adult who has returned to school. Volunteers must have at least a high school diploma or GED® credential

and possess a "degree of caring."

Gordon County Campus Adult Education Center

Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 1151 Highway 53 Spur, Calhoun, GA 30701

706-624-1111

Dalton State now has 20 bachelor degrees available for students after the Board of Regents approved adding a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Applied Economics on Tuesday.

The degree joins five other bachelor degrees in the School of Business. They include Accounting, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Technology Management. Students can begin working toward the new degree this fall.

“This is a badly needed program in this region,” said Dr. Larry Johnson, dean of the School of Business. “It has been for a long time. Students have wanted this degree, and the business community is in need of graduates with this degree. We’re glad the Board of Regents is willing to support us. Our finance degree is designed to meet the needs of the workforce here.”

Conference Hosted by Statewide Aerospace Partnership: The Georgia Center of Innovation for Aerospace, Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) at Georgia Tech, Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC), Georgia Small Business Development Center (GaSBDC), Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and Georgia Power.

Connecting aerospace suppliers to major OEMs September 15, 2015

Savannah, Ga. $40 (lunch included)

During this aerospace industry supplier event, you will be able to:

Connect with other suppliers, to major OEMs, and to resources available to manufacturers in Georgia

Promote your company's capabilities to OEMs Attend development workshops to build skills and become more competitive

Keynote Speaker: Bill Williams, VP Materials for Gulfstream Aerospace OEM Needs & Requirements Panel: Gulfstream Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Boeing Luncheon Speaker: Commissioner Chris Carr, Georgia Department of Economic Development Supplier Development Sessions: Various topics will be offered “Fast Pitch”: Uniquely designed match-making event for aerospace suppliers to connect to OEMs through

one-on-one speed networking sessions. Deadline to apply for "Fast Pitch" is August 21. Details on registration page.

Date: September 15 (Registration ends Sept. 8) Welcome Networking Reception on Sept. 14 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Check-in at 8:00 a.m.) Location: Coastal Georgia Center (Savannah) Price: $40 (lunch included)

The Statewide Aerospace Partnership hosted an aerospace conference in 2014 in Macon. Here’s what past attendees said:

“A great opportunity to meet possible suppliers”

“Event was outstanding and professional”

“Well-focused for small manufacturers. Had great conversation with OEMs to expand my business.”

2015 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Raina Sanford, ChairGordon Hospital

Chrissy Bryant, Vice-ChairTai Ping Carpets Americas

Robert Mathews, Secretary-TreasurerStarr-Mathews Agency

David Repp, Past ChairMohawk Industries

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORSJeff Briggs, Mohawk Industries

Kristy Stoner Brown, Greater Community Bank

Peter Coombe, Calhoun City Schools

David Konter, Santek Waste Services

Jim Ledbetter, Gordon County Attorney

Pete McDonald, Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Amanda Ruddell, North Georgia National Bank

Justin Timms, Gordon County Schools

Kim Townsend, Calhoun Recreation Department

Shane Watson, Apache Mills

Michael Wilson, Georgia Bank & Trust

Paul Worley, City of Calhoun

C H A M B E R C A L E N D A RMonday, September 21

Community & Govt.Affairs12:00 noon

Tuesday, September 22Development Authority

12:00 noon

Wednesday, September 23Golf Tournament

Fields Ferry Course11:00 Lunch

11:30 Tee-Time

Thursday, September 24Existing Industies

12:00 noon

Tuesday, September 29Board Member Orientation

12:00 noon

Wednesday, September 30 12:00 noon

Luncheon for Past Chairs

Thursday, September 3Education 12:00 noon

Wednesday,September 9Young Professionals12:00 noon

Friday, September 11Marketing & Business Dev.Leadership Tour 12:00 noon

Tuesday, September 15Chamber Executive Board12:00 noon Tourism 12:00 noon

Wednesday,September 16Drugs Don’t Work 12:00 noon

Thursday, September 17 Chamber Board 7:30am

Friday, September 18Cookout on the CornerDowntown Depot 11:00am-1:30pm

No Day Shall Erase You From the Memory of Time (Virgil)

Effective September 8 American Express Cards Welcome

National September 11 Memorial Museum