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Chairman’s Column page 2 Meetings & Events page 3 Small Business of the Month page 6 Member Announcements page 10 New Youth Leadership Hall Class page 11 Ribbon Cuttings page 14 New Members page 15 South Hall Business Coalition Hackers Holiday Highlights Chamber President & CEO Kit Dunlap page 16 addresses a gathering of Chamber Members Tuesday, May 25 at Lanier RacePlex. With social distancing/ masks, Chamber in person networking events Elachee Nature Science Center are in full swing. Attend the upcoming South save the date Hall Business Coalition meeting on May 25 at Come network in the great outdoors! Elachee Nature Science Center! Friday, May 7 Vision 2030 Art in the Park Laurel Park

Tuesday, May 11 Small Business Seminar via Zoom Meet the NEW Youth Leadership Hall Class on page 11. The 16th YLH Class graduated in April, and Tuesday, May 25 we now have 1,023 student graduates. Founded in South Hall Business Coalition 2006, the Chamber's YLH program is grooming our

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from the chairman BUSINESSLINK VOLUME 26 ISSUE 11 McKemie West, Editor • Email: [email protected] 230 E.E. Butler Pkwy • Gainesville GA 30501 • 770-532-6206 • GreaterHallChamber.com Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce SMALL Business Makes BIG Impact 2020-2021 Executive Committee Chairman Vice Chairs, Education Vision 2030 Executive Director Small business accounts for provide everything from fresh flowers or dry cleaning to Brian Rochester Andi Farmer Elizabeth Higgins Rochester & Associates Milton Martin Honda half of America’s workforce, web design services. Co-Chairs, HALLmark Lauren Armour Talley Chairman-Elect Paul Chambers, AT&T and more new jobs come Lanier Technical College Phil Sutton Mimi Collins, Longstreet Clinic from small business than Along with the Greater Hall Chamber's community Kubota Manufacturing of America Vice Chair, South Hall Council Randall Frost, Stewart, Melvin & Frost any other source. Small busi- partners – Small Business Access Partners, Northeast Treasurer Terry Merck, American Yazaki Glennis Barnes, Power Vice Chairs, Membership Senior Advisor Brian Daniel nesses are vital to keeping Georgia SCORE, UGA Small Business Development Vice Chair, Economic Brett Fowler Carroll Daniel Construction America running. Some Center and the Business Incubator at Brenau University Development Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance David Lee, Jackson EMC Phil Bonelli, Regions Bank Immediate Past Chair 90% of the Greater Hall – your Chamber is providing our small businesses vital Carol Burrell Vice Chair, Marketing Vice Chair Community Northeast Georgia Health System Chamber's membership is resources. From Small Business Seminars to Social Media Missy Burgess, Lanier Islands Development Haley Bower, Clipper Petroleum Greater Hall Chamber Vice Chair, Government Affairs Brian Rochester comprised of small business. Marketing Workshops, programs that can significantly President & CEO Philip Wilheit, Jr. Chair, Vision 2030 Kit Dunlap Rochester & Associates Small business makes a BIG impact business are available consistently throughout Wilheit Packaging Tate O’Rouke, Jackson EMC Chairman, Greater Hall impact in many ways. the year. In 2017, the Chamber CERTIFIED Small Business Chamber of Commerce 2020-2021 Board of Directors Partner program was implemented, and in the last four Christa Andrews, Corporate Storage JD Mealor, Regions Bank When we spend dollars locally, we create jobs locally and years, 112 businesses have been certified. Many of these Norman Baggs, The Times Ashton Meeks, Starke Family Office Neal Booth, Pinnacle Bank Mike Miller, Mayor, City of Flowery Branch keep our money close to home. Thriving small businesses partners have been certified for multiple years. Chris Braswell, The Norton Agency Sheri Millwood, Oakwood City Council create thriving communities. Neighborhoods, education Chris Brown, Delta Community Credit Union Caitlin Mincey, Mincey Marble Manufacturing Whitney Brown, Stewart, Melvin & Frost Dr. Kirsty Montgomery, Lakeview Academy and schools improve. Quality of life improves, drawing If you're not already taking advantage of these pro- Nick Bruner, Rushton Terry Morrisey, Intelligent Energy more people to move into the community – and more grams, check out the events on the Chamber's website at Dan Carey, BB&T/TRUIST Chris Nish, Cottrell Tammy Caudell, Carroll Daniel Construction James Nix, Mayor, City of Clermont small businesses to invest in it. It’s a virtuous cycle. GHCC.com/EVENTS, and sign up for one. See the list of Sean Couch, Northeast Georgia Health System Bill Orr, Mayor, Town of Braselton Shanna Cronic, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic Dr. Jeff Payne, North Georgia Eye Clinic upcoming Small Business Seminars on page 6, and con- Ashley Davis, Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing Todd Pennington, McGarity’s Business Products Beyond the direct economic effects of buying locally, sider attending the next one on May 11 as Terry Merck, Larry Derby, Liberty Michele Piucci, Peach State Bank & Trust David Dickerson, Law Office of David H. Dickerson Col. Stas Preczewski, Riverside Military Academy small businesses offer a community character and are American Yazaki, gives tips on "How to Cross Train Your Stacey Dickson, Lake Lanier CVB Brad Puryear, Mansfield Energy generally more shielded against economic distress. Workforce." Danny Dunagan, Mayor, City of Gainesville Derek Reyes, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Drew Echols, Jaemor Farms Vanesa Sarazua, Hispanic Alliance Georgia Small businesses add diversity across a wide range of Dr. Suzanne Erickson, Brenau University Will Schofield, Hall County School System Josh Everett, New Leaf Landscape Services Mulham Shbeib, Mar-Jac Poultry business – such as retailers that are focused on selling When small business succeeds, communities succeed – Jim Grier, Mayor, City of Lula Dr. Anne Skleder, Brenau University various types of goods and service companies that might making our community better in every way. Emily Hayes, Milton Martin Toyota Terry Spicer, King’s Hawaiian Bakery Tracy Hoeltke Herter, Netchex Margaret Spratlin, Longstreet Clinic Richard Higgins, Chair, Hall County Commission Kevin Strada, The Atlanta Falcons Anna Jacobs, AccessWDUN John Turner, Northeast Georgia Health System Governmental Affairs Ben Jarrard, University of North Georgia Roy Turpin, Mayor, City of Gillsville Logan Jones, Wilheit Packaging Philip Wilheit, Wilheit Packaging Brooke Kalinauskas, Conditioned Air Systems Dr. Jeremy Williams, Gainesville City Schools Jay Kilroy, Willis Investment Counsel Darryl Workman, South State Bank Geoff Lee, Craton, Inc. John Wright, Fieldale Farms Dr. Kate Maine, University of North Georgia Mike Zeiler, Bitzer US, Inc. Ward McCamy, Bank of America Nancy Jo Zimmer, JP Morgan Chase Bank Tim McDonald, Lanier Technical College Greater Hall Chamber Staff Executive Government Affairs Kit Dunlap, President & CEO Madison Hopkins, Project Manager Gerri Collins, Executive Assistant South Hall Council Economic Development Kara Tate, Vice President, Sales & Programs Tim Evans, Vice President Nikki Chandler, Vice President Existing Industry Community Development Amanda Lewis, Project Manager Robin Halstead, Vice President Madison Hopkins, Project Manager VISION 2030 Finance & Operations Elizabeth Higgins, Executive Director David Umberson, Vice President, Finance & HR Marketing & Communications Membership Development Kemie West, Business Link Editor/Consultant Mandy Lathem, Vice President, Events Christen Wilbanks, Vice President, Sales Greater Hall Chamber Welcome Center Kara Tate, Vice President, Sales & Programs Robin Halstead, Manager Congressman Andrew Clyde, 9th District Georgia, recently visited the Greater Hall Chamber. (L-R) Chamber Chairman Elect Education & Leadership Andi Tippens, Vice President Phil Sutton, Kubota Manufacturing of America; Philip Wilheit, Wilheit Packaging; Congressman Andrew Clyde; Rob Fowler, The mission of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is to improve the overall Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance; Kit Dunlap, Greater Hall Chamber; Jimmy Adams, Corporate Storage/The Adams Companies; business climate for member growth, promote community development, facilitate political action, and enhance the quality of life. Randall Frost, Stewart, Melvin & Frost; Andi Farmer, Milton Martin Honda.

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VISION 2030 Art in the Park May June Wednesday, May 5 Wednesday, June 2 Join Vision 2030 Public Art volunteers, family and friends Healthcare Committee Healthcare Committee on Friday, May 7 (6-9pm) for Art in the Park at Laurel 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Park. This is a free event with live music, food trucks, drinks and artwork to purchase. Hall County Parks & Friday, May 7 Friday, June 11 Leisure and Vision 2030 Public Art are celebrating the Economic Development Council Economic Development Council recent addition of Hammock Hollow installed at Laurel 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Jackson EMC 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Park. To commemorate the collaboration, a ribbon cutting Lanier Technical College Art in the Park Ramsey Conference Center will take place followed by a "Block pARTy" where original artwork will be for sale, all for Vision 2030 Public Art Event less than $100. The free ART IN THE PARK event at Laurel Park, 3100 Cleveland Highway 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Laurel Park Tuesday, June 8 in Gainesville. Info: Elizabeth Higgins, [email protected] Small Business Seminar Tuesday, May 11 Grow With Google Small Business Seminar 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 113th Annual Meeting & Gala How to Cross Train Your Workforce The Annual Meeting & Gala presented by the Greater Hall Chamber Board of Directors 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9 and Chairman Brian Rochester, Rochester & Associates; Chair-Elect Phil Sutton, Kubota Human Resource Council Ambassadors Council 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Manufacturing of America, and President & CEO Kit Dunlap, is Thursday, May 13th 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Country Club. The Annual Meeting & Gala celebrates a year of Break Water Grill | Flowery Branch Tuesday, June 15 success and will recognize Annual Business Award Recipients. Vision 2030 Board Meeting Wednesday, May 12 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Small Business of the Year Human Resource Council • Family Business of the Year 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 • Community Service Award Issues Committee Thursday, May 13 9:00 a.m. • Distinguished Citizen Award 113th Annual Meeting & Gala • W.G. Mealor Chairman's Award 6:00 p.m. | Chattahoochee Country Club Thursday, June 17 Chamber Executive Committee Sponsored by AT&T, King's Hawaiian, Northeast Georgia Health System, Carroll Tuesday, May 18 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Daniel Construction, Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, Rochester & Associates and Wilheit Vision 2030 Board Meeting Packaging. This event is currently SOLD OUT. Info: Mandy Lathem, 770-532-6206 x 115. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 Email: [email protected] South Hall Business Coalition Wednesday, May 19 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Lanier islands Issues Committee 9:00 a.m. Thursday, June 24 Hall County Community Workshops Chamber Board of Directors Citizens are invited to share their hopes for the next generation of Thursday, May 20 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. growth in Hall County at two upcoming community workshops. Chamber Executive Committee Gainesville Civic Center 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The workshops are part of Hall County Government’s process to update its zoning and other development regulations and combine Tuesday, May 25 them into a Unified Development Code (UDC). The events offer South Hall Business Coalition citizens the opportunity for citizens to give feedback and learn how 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Elachee these updates will regulate new construction. A UDC also controls how development looks and works, including things like building materials, parking, and landscaping. Thursday, May 27 Chamber Board of Directors The community workshops are scheduled for Monday, May 10 (6-8pm) at North Hall 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. INFO Community Center and Tuesday, May 11 (6-8pm) at Mulberry Creek Community Center. Lanier Technical College Ramsey Conference Center GHCC.com/events Learn more at hallcountyudc.com

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Annual Agribusiness Awards small business development Small Business Success Seminar economic development Tuesday, May 11 Small Business of the Month 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | via Zoom South Hall Business Coalition The Trophy Case "How to Cross Train Your Workforce" Kathryn Richardson (left), Corporate Sales & Events Join long time Greater Hall Chamber supporter, Board Manager, Lanier RacePlex, Member and South Hall Council Chairman Terry Merck, with Chamber South Hall American Yazaki Corporation, to learn how to successfully Council Chairman , cross train employees to work various positions within your Terry Merck company. Cross training can ease staffing shortages and American Yazaki Corporation, improve employee morale. Terry will share his "Training and Kit Dunlap, Chamber Skill Matrix" and discuss how it was created, how it President & CEO, at the South functions, its advantages, how it is linked to employee pay, Hall Business Coalition meet- and why it is successful. Info: Amanda Lewis, 770-532-6206 ing in April. Over 60 attended x 111. Email: [email protected] the event at Lanier RacePlex to Terry Merck learn about the venue and its American Yazaki Thank you sponsors full line of 2021 events. Lanier North Hall Middle School FFA members with Annual Agribusiness Award Recipients RacePlex offers elevated expe- (Back, L-R) Scott Glover, Glo-Crest Dairy & Mountain Fresh Creamery (Farmer of the Year); riences, whether it be a private Phil Hulsey, Popular Top Jerseys (Ag Hall of Fame); Natalia McNew and Christine Wages of or corporate party, spectator Cargill Inc. (Outstanding Agribusiness); Will Schofield, Superintendent, Hall County Schools drift event, kart racing league, (Friend of Agriculture); Congressman Andrew Clyde. Thank you Jaemor Farms for hosting or festival on the 60-acre prop- the event and Jackson EMC for sponsoring the breakfast program. erty. lanierraceplex.com (L-R) Judy Robinson, Chase Forrester and Irene Miller at The Trophy Case in Gainesville. Upcoming Seminar

Serving the Greater Hall County area for nearly four decades, they offer a wide variety of Tuesday, June 8 Join the South Hall Business Coalition on Tuesday, May 25 (9-10am) at Elachee products and awards such as trophies, plaques, name tags and plastic signage. Owner, Become a Chamber 2021 Nature Science Center for a light breakfast and news on what's happening by Sarah Chase Forrester commented, “We are so grateful to be chosen as the Chamber’s Small Small Business Seminar , new President & CEO! This outdoor, in-person event will require face masks and For Lease CERTIFIED Small Business Bell Business of the month and are eager to continue to serve our community in helping others "Reach Customers Online with GOOGLE" social distancing. $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members. Questions? Kara Tate, Partner by participating in six turn victories into memories & pieces of history!” The Trophy Case, 266 College Avenue SE, Presented by Demming Bass, Google Trainer 770-532-6206 x 103. Email: [email protected]. Register online: GHCC.com/EVENTS Downtown Gainesville Office Space (6) Small Business Seminars Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-535-1589. trophycasegainesville.com 9:00 am | Via Zoom 204 Green Street | Gainesville 30501 No Charge for Chamber Members this year. Gainesville North Parking Deck • Free standing office building in Gainesville CBD adjacent to the Chamber This Official Grow With Google Marketing Webinar is Funding Programs for Small Business CERTIFIED Partners Receive • +/- 2,800 Square Feet Designed to Grow Your Business! The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been hard at work administering many • Certificate of Completion • Downstairs: Reception Area, 4 Large Offices, Conference Area, Kitchenette funding programs to assist small business. • Create a Free Google My Business profile Upstairs: 2 Large Rooms/Offices, Work Stations Certified Small Business • • Improve Your Website's Visibility • Restaurant Revitalization Fund - Provides EIDL - This loan provides economic relief to Door Decal • Two Blocks to the Hall County Courthouse • Advertise through Google via Smart Campaigns assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and small businesses and non-profit organiza- • Walk to the Downtown Gainesville Square other food service businesses impacted by tions currently experiencing a temporary • Recognition at a Chamber Walk away with free tools, a proven plan and strate- • Parking Available COVID-19. loss of revenue. Some loans approved prior Board Meeting gies to implement immediately! You'll also receive • Easy to show to the week of April 6, 2021 will be eligible up to $150 in Google Matching Ad Credit (first-time • Announcement in the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant – This for an increase based on new loan maxi- users only) to immediately market your business Business Link grant program provides emergency assis- mum amounts announced March 24, 2021. Brent Hoffman with the lessons learned. tance for eligible venues. Berkshire Hathaway | Georgia Properties SBA Debt Relief - Provided to existing SBA Small Business Seminars are Commercial Division Info 770-533-6721 Direct Paycheck Protection Program - This forgiv- loan borrowers whose businesses have been sponsored by AccessWDUN, Small Business Seminars are held monthly 770-536-3007 Office able loan helps businesses keep their work- impacted by COVID-19. Caldwell Electrical Contractors, on topics of interest to small business. Check Gainesville Mechanical and BrentHoffman.com force employed during the COVID-19 crisis. [email protected] the Chamber's online calendar at GHCC.com/ The Times. City of Gainesville and Carroll Daniel Construction officials gathered for the ground It was extended an additional two months To find out more about these COVID-19 EVENTS for up-to-date info or contact Amanda breaking of the Gainesville North Parking Deck, a 400-parking-space deck at 100 Brenau to May 31, 2021. relief options, visit sba.gov Lewis, 770-532-6206 x 111. Email: [email protected] Avenue in Downtown Gainesville.

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South Hall Business Coalition Kathryn Richardson (left), Corporate Sales & Events Manager, Lanier RacePlex, with Chamber South Hall Council Chairman Terry Merck, American Yazaki Corporation, and Kit Dunlap, Chamber President & CEO, at the South Hall Business Coalition meet- ing in April. Over 60 attended the event at Lanier RacePlex to learn about the venue and its full line of 2021 events. Lanier North Hall Middle School FFA members with Annual Agribusiness Award Recipients RacePlex offers elevated expe- (Back, L-R) Scott Glover, Glo-Crest Dairy & Mountain Fresh Creamery (Farmer of the Year); riences, whether it be a private Phil Hulsey, Popular Top Jerseys (Ag Hall of Fame); Natalia McNew and Christine Wages of or corporate party, spectator Cargill Inc. (Outstanding Agribusiness); Will Schofield, Superintendent, Hall County Schools drift event, kart racing league, (Friend of Agriculture); Congressman Andrew Clyde. Thank you Jaemor Farms for hosting or festival on the 60-acre prop- the event and Jackson EMC for sponsoring the breakfast program. erty. lanierraceplex.com

Join the South Hall Business Coalition on Tuesday, May 25 (9-10am) at Elachee Nature Science Center for a light breakfast and news on what's happening by Sarah Bell, new President & CEO! This outdoor, in-person event will require face masks and For Lease social distancing. $5 Chamber Members; $15 Non-Members. Questions? Kara Tate, 770-532-6206 x 103. Email: [email protected]. Register online: GHCC.com/EVENTS Downtown Gainesville Office Space 204 Green Street | Gainesville 30501 Gainesville North Parking Deck • Free standing office building in Gainesville CBD adjacent to the Chamber • +/- 2,800 Square Feet • Downstairs: Reception Area, 4 Large Offices, Conference Area, Kitchenette • Upstairs: 2 Large Rooms/Offices, Work Stations • Two Blocks to the Hall County Courthouse • Walk to the Downtown Gainesville Square • Parking Available • Easy to show

Brent Hoffman Berkshire Hathaway | Georgia Properties Commercial Division 770-533-6721 Direct 770-536-3007 Office BrentHoffman.com City of Gainesville and Carroll Daniel Construction officials gathered for the ground [email protected] breaking of the Gainesville North Parking Deck, a 400-parking-space deck at 100 Brenau Avenue in Downtown Gainesville.

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• Count on Tools, Inc. (COT) Vice President ADOPT ducks at RubberDuckDerby.com for Curt Couch announced that the Hall County- a chance at $20,000 in prizes, including a member news based precision component manufacturer $10,000 grand prize. Brenda Bohn, 770-361- community development received the 2021 CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY 3720 or [email protected] Service Excellence Award in Automation & • The Greater Hall Chamber has a position Handling Equipment. This is the seventh opening – Vice President Finance & Tim McDonald heads Lanier Tech time COT has received the award honoring Administration. Full time position, and New Youth Leadership Hall Class Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg companies excelling in the crucial area of experience is required. Responsible for The Greater Hall Chamber announces the 17th class of Youth Leadership Hall (YLH) with Dozier announced that Lanier Technical College Executive customer service. The award is based on managing financial activities, cash receipts 80 students representing all 12 public and private high schools in Gainesville-Hall County. Vice President, Tim McDonald is the new President of responses from actual customers. In addition and disbursements, payroll and 401K. Initiated in 2005, the program now has 1,023 student graduates. A program for high Lanier Technical College. McDonald has served as the to precision components and SMT spare Provide HR support for employees. Maintain school juniors and seniors, YLH seeks to provide an investment in the community’s future college’s Executive Vice President since 2015 and was parts manufacturing, COT also maintains financial and physical assets and investment leadership by fostering interest in the community and inspiring students to become the previously the Vice President of Economic Development, a strong position in the hand tool industry, properties. Coordinate IT inventory and leaders of tomorrow. and Dawson Campus Dean. Prior to assuming these offering the highest quality hand tools in the support. Send resume: [email protected] Cherokee Bluff High School Gainesville High School Lanier College & Career roles, McDonald taught Machine Tool Technology, now world with PB Swiss Tools. cotinc.com Annie Cobb Anna Toms Academy • Stephen Starke has joined Peach State Bank Precision Manufacturing. He also worked as a machinist • Joy Griffin, former president of United Way Brandyn Peterson Ashley Thompson Jake Hinesley with Windsmith, now Peerless-Windsmith, and Chandler & Trust as senior vice president of the new of Hall County and chief administrator at Emma Cooper Callie Patterson Kirsten Edwards Equipment Company prior to his tenure with the college. Braselton Loan Office. Starke is a longtime Carroll Daniel Construction, has joined Gracie Strickland Caroline Reisman Landon Roberson Tim McDonald McDonald has a degree in Machine Tool Technology from local banker with over 30 years of experience President, Gainesville City Schools as Director of Isidro Maldonado Chandler Baudin Mason Douglas Lanier Technical College, a BS in Mechanical Engineering in commercial lending, most recently serving Lanier Technical College Marketing, Communications & Public Lane Masaschi Jason Le Viktoria Jackson Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University and as commercial credit manager/senior vice Relations, a new position within the school M'Kaylah Jackson Olivia Nordholz a Master of Business Administration from Brenau University. He is an active member president for Entegra Bank. He's active in district. A Gainesville native, Joy has held Natalia Waxter Samuel Holt North Hall High School of the Greater Hall Chamber and serves on the Gainesville and Hall County Economic the community, having served as a board Adam Oxley leadership positions in the Kiwanis Club of Sarah Ellen Toms Development Council, the Chamber Board of Directors and the Workforce Development member of Lakeview Academy and South Allie Lazenby Gainesville, the Greater Hall Chamber, and Tennent Slack Task Force. laniertech.edu Hall Kiwanis Club and on the Chamber’s Anna Grace Edmonds Anderson Kennedy Vision 2030. gcssk12.net 1/4 Page Ad Beautification Committee. peachstate.bank Bailey Godfrey Johnson High School Anna Reeves • 4.91" x 10 Experience Lake Life at Lake Lanier Olympic • Jimbo Floyd, President, Turner Wood & Bowen Corley Alex Valenzuela Carina Shanks Membership Campaign Success Park's one-day festival on Saturday, May 22 Smith, and Trey Wood, Executive VP, were Bralin Garcia Axel Soto Cates Greene MVC - RUSHTON (9am-2pm). Try out paddleboarding for the named to Insurance Business America’s Habram Alcantar Dayanara Calderon Sydney Baumgardner 78 New Members Join the Greater Hall Chamber first time, master your casting technique, hop Top Producers list, highlighting the best- Isabelle Brock Jasmine Muñoz The Chamber's 2021 Membership Campaign brought in 78 new members with over 54 on a jet ski, and enjoy live demonstrations on performing insurance professionals from John Sykes Jennifer Castrejon Riverside Military Academy Ruby Estrada volunteer recruiters working hard to sign up new members. Thank you to our many the water. Family friendly and free to attend. around the country. To qualify as a Top Jocelyn Romero Andrade Alfonso Garcia Chamber supporters who made the campaign a success! Food trucks, beer and wine tent, vendors, Joshua Guerrero Christian Jones Producer, producers must have achieved at outfitters, clubs, and more. Details: elarsen@ least $1 million in commission revenue in Tristan Nguyen Cody Bian TEAM TEAM CAPTAIN gainesvillega.gov or call 1-855-536-1996. Audrey Griffin Tomis Hamilton 2020, with at least 50% commercial P&C Carter Gillespie Chiefs of Commerce Jessica Palacios, Cardinal Ridge Group • Lakeview Academy Troy Bian Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) business and demonstrated year-over-year Eli Irvin Chasing Commerce Nancy Jo Zimmer, JP Morgan Chase Cameron Hewatt Gainesville has opened a new, inpatient growth from 2019. twsinsurance.com Erin Hood 2021 and Fabulous! Michele Piucci, Peach State Bank Chloe Echols hospice unit specializing in support for • The Chamber's 2021 Industrial Directory John Salyers Executive Order Darryl Workman, South State Bank Elizabeth Payne Caden Pritchard patients and their loved ones. The unit Kevin Gonzalez with manufacturers, processors and Garv Gaur Edwin Arrellano The Masked Bandits Matt Waters, United Community Bank expands services offered by Hospice of Walker Barrett distributors in Gainesville-Hall County and Maggie Abboud Emma Yancey NGMC, providing a comforting atmosphere over a dozen facts and statistics about each is TOP MEMBERSHIP RECRUITERS Flowery Branch High School Sara Nivens Julio Valle where patients who are unable to remain now available in PDF or bound-book formats. Bella Brick Julissa Salas Casey Ryals, Hall County Farm Bureau at home can receive skilled care exclusively $33.00 (includes tax, shipping and handling). Charlotte Garrand Lanier Christian Academy Vu Nguyen Michele Piucci, Peach State Bank from hospice-trained staff. nghs.com/hospice Info: Nikki Chandler, 770-532-6206 x 108, or Ella Grace Lawler Arianna Winfrey Tim Evans, Greater Hall Chamber • The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier’s 23rd [email protected] Grecia Galarza Haylie Ramsey Andi Tippens, Greater Hall Chamber Annual Rubber Duck Derby presented by Mason Lackey Parker Pruitt Northeast Georgia Health System is May Amanda Lewis, Greater Hall Chamber Santino Sengson 15th (11am-3pm) at Lake Lanier Olympic Chris McCall, McCall Properties Skylar Dillon Park. Enjoy family fun, live music, food Julie Taylor, HUB International Got news? trucks, games, children's activities and the For more on Youth Leadership Hall, contact Andi Margaret Spratlin, Longstreet Clinic Email: [email protected] much anticipated Duck Race (2:30pm). Tippens, Chamber Vice President of Education, 770- 532-6206 x 113, email: [email protected], or visit GHCC.com/education

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New Youth Leadership Hall Class The Greater Hall Chamber announces the 17th class of Youth Leadership Hall (YLH) with 80 students representing all 12 public and private high schools in Gainesville-Hall County. Initiated in 2005, the program now has 1,023 student graduates. A program for high school juniors and seniors, YLH seeks to provide an investment in the community’s future leadership by fostering interest in the community and inspiring students to become the leaders of tomorrow. Cherokee Bluff High School Gainesville High School Lanier College & Career Annie Cobb Anna Toms Academy Brandyn Peterson Ashley Thompson Jake Hinesley Emma Cooper Callie Patterson Kirsten Edwards Gracie Strickland Caroline Reisman Landon Roberson Isidro Maldonado Chandler Baudin Mason Douglas Lane Masaschi Jason Le Viktoria Jackson M'Kaylah Jackson Olivia Nordholz Natalia Waxter Samuel Holt North Hall High School Sarah Ellen Toms Adam Oxley Chestatee High School Tennent Slack Allie Lazenby Anna Grace Edmonds Anderson Kennedy 1/4 Page Ad Bailey Godfrey Johnson High School Anna Reeves FORTY4.91" x 10 Bowen Corley Alex Valenzuela Carina Shanks Bralin Garcia Axel Soto Cates Greene MVC - RUSHTON Habram Alcantar Dayanara Calderon Sydney Baumgardner Isabelle Brock Jasmine Muñoz John Sykes YEARS Jennifer Castrejon Riverside Military Academy CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF TRUST Ruby Estrada Jocelyn Romero Andrade Alfonso Garcia Joshua Guerrero Christian Jones East Hall High School Tristan Nguyen Cody Bian Audrey Griffin Tomis Hamilton At Rushton, we proudly celebrate 40 years of building Carter Gillespie Lakeview Academy Troy Bian long-term, trusted relationships with our clients. As one Eli Irvin Cameron Hewatt Erin Hood of the region’s largest accounting and business advisory Chloe Echols West Hall High School John Salyers Elizabeth Payne Caden Pritchard firms, we offer the capabilities of an international firm Kevin Gonzalez Garv Gaur Edwin Arrellano grounded in personal service. We are here to help you reach Walker Barrett Maggie Abboud Emma Yancey your financial goals in all phases of business and life. Flowery Branch High School Sara Nivens Julio Valle Bella Brick Julissa Salas Charlotte Garrand Lanier Christian Academy Vu Nguyen Ella Grace Lawler Arianna Winfrey Grecia Galarza Haylie Ramsey Mason Lackey Parker Pruitt Santino Sengson Skylar Dillon For more on Youth Leadership Hall, contact Andi Tippens, Chamber Vice President of Education, 770- 532-6206 x 113, email: [email protected], or visit RushtonandCompany.com GHCC.com/education

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Foothills Area Health Education Center Gateway Domestic Violence Center Volunteer Leadership Foothills Area Health Education Center In the early 1980s, a group of concerned community leaders took notice of incidents of education leadership Special appreciation to the following Leadership Hall Graduates for their time and (AHEC) is a community-driven, non-profit domestic violence across the country and decided to act locally. They founded Gateway talents while serving on the organization serving Northeast Georgia House, now known as Gateway Domestic Violence Center, in October 1982. Over the years 2020-21 Youth Leadership Hall Program Advisory : and is supported by federal, state, and local Gateway’s programs have grown and so have its facilities. But one thing that has never (PAC) Committee , Chair, Milton Martin Honda funds. AHEC's mission is to partner with changed is the commitment to make a positive impact on the fight against domestic Youth Leadership Hall Andi Farmer Lauren Armour Talley, C0-Chair, Lanier Technical College communities to recruit, train and retain violence in Hall County. Through crisis intervention, comprehensive support services and The 16th Andrew Thomason, Carroll Daniel Construction healthcare professionals and to improve community collaboration, Gateway Domestic Violence Center helps create an environment Class of Youth Anna Claire Dover, Northeast Georgia Health System their supply and distribution in medically for safe, healthy, self-sufficient growth and violence prevention. Leadership Hall Ben Filchak, Deep Roots Landscape under-served areas, ultimately improving graduated in 1st Lt. Bonner Burton, Hall County Sheriff’s Office the health of all citizens. Foothills is one of In 2020, Gateway housed 150 women April with an Blythe Hammons, Gateway Domestic Violence Center six AHEC centers in Georgia's network and Foothills AHEC serves 31 counties in Georgia. and children in the emergency shelter outing at Station CJ Greene, The Norton Agency one of 178 AHEC centers nationwide. totaling 5,206 nights of shelter for vic- 300 complete Graham Williams, The Stoke tims of domestic violence. Gateway's with lunch, Capt. Jason Smith, Hall County Sheriff’s Office The organization focuses on meeting the healthcare workforce needs of the Northeast long-term transitional housing program bowling, laser Katherine Porter, Porter Fireplace and Insulation Georgia region through academic and community partnerships. AHEC exposes youth and supported 46 women and children tag and more! Lee Towns, Lee Towns State Farm Agency adults to careers in healthcare by offering outreach presentations, camps, conferences, and with the average length of stay at 23 months. 100% of the transitional housing residents (L- R) Ben Les Salter, Lanier Technical College resources in collaboration with educational partners. The organization supports health secured safe housing upon leaving Gateway, and 93% said they can better manage their Filchak, Deep Marcus Neville, Midtown Alliance & Hall Co. Sheriff's Office professions students during community-based training with clinical placement assistance, own safety. Roots Landscape; Marianne Southerland, Truist preceptor development, housing, and/or travel support. Kate Everett, Mike Zeiler, Bitzer US How can you get involved? Volunteer to help with a program. Grab an item on the needs Chestatee High School; Holden Turner, Flowery Branch High School; Ashley Alcantar, West Hall Nikki Chandler, Greater Hall Chamber AHEC is making North Georgia a better place to work by providing incentives and continu- list – like toys or cleaning supplies. Make a donation. Donations enable Gateway to provide High School; Mike Zeiler, Bitzer. Thank you program sponsors: CJ Green, The Norton Agency, Sam Latimer, Rushton ing education. Visit the AHEC website with a wealth of information for anyone interested in services to domestic violence survivors and their children in our community and are tax Carroll Daniel Construction, Jackson EMC, Georgia Power and Station 300 Bowling. Youth Terry Spicer, King’s Hawaiian pursuing a career in healthcare: foothillsahec.org deductible. Learn more at gatewaydvcenter.org Leadership Hall's new class kicks off the year in August. JOB OPENING FREE LOCAL VP Finance & Administration DELIVERY Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Full Time Position | Experience Required

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education leadership Volunteer Leadership Special appreciation to the following Leadership Hall Graduates for their time and talents while serving on the 2020-21 Youth Leadership Hall Program Advisory (PAC) Committee: Youth Leadership Hall Andi Farmer, Chair, Milton Martin Honda Lauren Armour Talley, C0-Chair, Lanier Technical College The 16th Andrew Thomason, Carroll Daniel Construction Class of Youth Anna Claire Dover, Northeast Georgia Health System Leadership Hall Ben Filchak, Deep Roots Landscape graduated in 1st Lt. Bonner Burton, Hall County Sheriff’s Office April with an Blythe Hammons, Gateway Domestic Violence Center outing at Station CJ Greene, The Norton Agency 300 complete Graham Williams, The Stoke with lunch, Capt. Jason Smith, Hall County Sheriff’s Office bowling, laser Katherine Porter, Porter Fireplace and Insulation tag and more! Lee Towns, Lee Towns State Farm Agency (L- R) Ben Les Salter, Lanier Technical College Filchak, Deep Marcus Neville, Midtown Alliance & Hall Co. Sheriff's Office Roots Landscape; Marianne Southerland, Truist Kate Everett, Mike Zeiler, Bitzer US Chestatee High School; Holden Turner, Flowery Branch High School; Ashley Alcantar, West Hall Nikki Chandler, Greater Hall Chamber High School; Mike Zeiler, Bitzer. Thank you program sponsors: CJ Green, The Norton Agency, Sam Latimer, Rushton Carroll Daniel Construction, Jackson EMC, Georgia Power and Station 300 Bowling. Youth Terry Spicer, King’s Hawaiian Leadership Hall's new class kicks off the year in August.

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ribbon cuttings The Arts Council Pavilion welcome new members

Ability Pediatric Therapy of Brickhouse Training Facility Educational Foundation & PestWork Solutions Star Choices Watermark Senior Living Gainesville Marcell Allen Museum of Beulah Rucker Shane Hurst Chase Darby Dean Rappa Andy Alexander 1025 MLK Jr Boulevard Oliver 2458 Limestone Parkway 5511 Radford Road, Suite D 5755 & 5761 Conner Road Modern Woodmen of America 428 S Enota Drive, NE Suite 600 Greer Peters Unit C Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Gainesville, GA 30501 Gainesville, GA 30501 2101 Athens Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 678-828-9011 770-965-0951 678-865-4947 770-533-9387 Gainesville, GA 30507 678-971-1191 - Non-Profit - Senior Living - Medical / Pediatric - Fitness Center 901-337-2361 - Exterminating Service starchoices.org watermarkseniors.com abilitypedtherapy.com brickhousetrainingfacility.com - Non-Profit pestworksolutions.com beulahruckermuseum.org TD Automotive Compressor Yellow Fin Addison Leadership Group Byrd's Mini Storage Recess Southern Gastro Pub Georgia Chris Richardson John Addison Calvin Byrd Edward Jones Investments Chris Richardson Mary Carson 120 Bradford Street 337 Boulevard NE 635 Industrial Boulevard Ariel Gibson 118 Bradford Street 500 Valentine Industrial Pwy Gainesville, GA 30501 Gainesville, GA 30501 Gainesville, GA 30501 5506 Main Street Gainesville, GA 30501 Pendergrass, GA 30567 678-450-4225 770-531-5591 770-536-0019 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 678-450-0444 706-693-7200 - Restaurant & Catering - Manufacturer Founded in 1970, The Arts Council has grown from a three-room office to an organization with - Business Services/Consulting - Warehouse & Storage 505-453-8314 - Restaurant & Catering yellowfingv.com toyotacompressor.com multiple venues. The latest addition is a new pavilion on the campus of The Arts Council Smithgall johnaddisonleadership.com byrdsministorage.com - Financial Services recesspub.com edwardjones.com/ariel-gibson Join the Chamber NOW and Arts Center on Spring Street in Downtown Gainesville. The new venue is named The Gladys Wyant The Dance Company Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of America is a full-service financial planning company that AFLAC Colliers Hooper Wilkinson Romero Real Estate by KW enjoy a host of benefits like a Performing Arts Pavilion in honor of Gladys Wyant who has served as executive director for the past Denise Kiser assists clients in savings, retirement planning, retirement distribution, estate and small business Andrea Brock 1230 Peachtree Street NE Family Support Circle Jose Romero Featured Member Listing with 37 years and retires this summer. theartscouncil.net 2551 Thompson Bridge Road planning. Participating in Modern Woodmen's Ribbon Cutting (L-R) Matt Waters, United Community 3485 McEver Road Suite 800 Martine Occeas 631 Dawsonville Highway your Logo on the Chamber’s Suite A Bank; Charlie Hawkins, The Norton Agency; Bernie Flores, HomeStar Financial; Burns Marlow, Hulsey Suite 204 Atlanta, GA 30309 286 Crescent Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 website, a complimentary Gainesville, GA 30501 Oliver Mahar; Chris Pruvis, First Citizens Bank; Bill Rhodes, Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles; Nicole Teston & Burruss Gainesville, GA 30504 850-694-4667 Gainesville, GA 30501 770-287-4728 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 770-534-9667 First Citizens Banks; , and d, Modern Woodmen; 678-450-1866 - Commercial Real Estate 470-892-5893 - Real Estate and coverage in the Chamber’s Pleasant, Peter Truong Evan Davis Brian Copelan - Recreation , McQueen Agency. Modern Woodmen of America/Truong Financial Services, 340 - Insurance Agency colliers.com - Non-Profit Business Link newsletter, Melinda Spurlin thedancecompany.info Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Suite 640, Gainesville GA 30501. 678-997-3111. modernwoodmen.org/ptruon aflac.com/agents/andrea_brock. familysupportcircle.org/Georgia Russell C. Petersen Seminars and Forums, and aspx Davis Business Coaching Russ Petersen Great Networking. The Uniform Shop ActionCOACH Integrity Enterprises 303 Jesse Jewell Parkway, SE John Nicholson Your CBD Store ALFA Insurance John Davis Jonathan Ross Suite 100 Contact Christen Wilbanks, 132 Bradford Street NE The Ken Day Agency 1687 Bristol Farms Court 3709 Griffin Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 770-532-6206 x 116. Email: Gainesville, GA 30501 Ken Day Grayson, GA 30017 Gainesville, GA 30506 678-971-4664 [email protected] or Kara 770-532-4701 2551 Thompson Bridge Road 817-538-8864 706-676-4280 - Attorney Tate, 770-532-6206 x 103. - Retail Gainesville, GA 30501 - Business Services/Consulting - Construction rcplawfirm.com Email: [email protected] theuniformshopgainesville.com 770-536-3555 johndavis.actioncoach.com theintegrityenterprises.com - Insurance halfainsurance.com/agents/ Eagle Overlook Recovery McNeal Development ken-day Michael Stokes William Norris The Uniform Shop 45 Eagle Overlook Drive 2739 Old Mill Trail Gainesville native John Nicholson has changed career paths Alpharesults Dahlonega, GA 30533 Marietta, GA 30062 and is now the new owner of The Uniform Shop in Downtown Jim Ewing 843-601-4180 770-634-7661 Gainesville. While still doing website design and marketing 13740 Belleterre Drive - Counseling Services - Real Estate Development Alpharetta, GA 30004 eagleoverlookrecovery.com strategies, John took over the retail shop from Kathy Haynes, 770-667-1332 MJ Propane who founded the store over 40 years ago, upon her retire- Jason M. Burruss and Clinton W. Teston, partners of Teston & Burruss, PC, cut a ribbon at the office - Business Services Edge Roofing Keith Poss ment. The Uniform Shop sells scrubs and medical uniforms on Brenau Avenue in Gainesville. Teston & Burruss is a full-service law firm representing clients across alpharesults.com Tom Pierce 1020 Aviation Boulevard to healthcare workers in North Georgia along with chef wear Amanda Truelove-Buice, General Manager, Jamie Buice, and Owners Tracy and David Kayne, cut North Georgia in the areas of personal injury, family law, and criminal defense and was founded on 35 Lumpkin Campground N Gainesville, GA 30501 to local restaurants. 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It is changing their way of living and 860 John B Brooks Road - Roofing Contractor mjpropane.com the highest quality legal representation. Inquire for legal representation and a free consultation. 400 with online shopping along with social media platforms," said Nicholson. "My previous improving their quality of life. Visit Your CBD Store and receive a free sample! 1110 Dawsonville Pendergrass, GA 30567 roofsbyedge.com Highway, Suite C, Gainesville, GA 30501. 678-943-8879. BotanicalWellnessInc.com Brenau Avenue NE, Gainesville, Georgia 30501. 470-892-2204. testonburruss.com retail experience includes starting and operating Collectors Gallery (art & picture framing) 706-693-3005 for over 10 years in Gainesville." The Uniform Shop, 132 Bradford Street, Gainesville, GA - Warehouse & Distribution It's a free service if you're a member of the Chamber. Not a member? 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welcome new members

Ability Pediatric Therapy of Brickhouse Training Facility Educational Foundation & PestWork Solutions Star Choices Watermark Senior Living Gainesville Marcell Allen Museum of Beulah Rucker Shane Hurst Chase Darby Dean Rappa Andy Alexander 1025 MLK Jr Boulevard Oliver 2458 Limestone Parkway 5511 Radford Road, Suite D 5755 & 5761 Conner Road 428 S Enota Drive, NE Suite 600 Greer Peters Unit C Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Gainesville, GA 30501 Gainesville, GA 30501 2101 Athens Highway Gainesville, GA 30501 678-828-9011 770-965-0951 678-865-4947 770-533-9387 Gainesville, GA 30507 678-971-1191 - Non-Profit - Senior Living - Medical / Pediatric - Fitness Center 901-337-2361 - Exterminating Service starchoices.org watermarkseniors.com abilitypedtherapy.com brickhousetrainingfacility.com - Non-Profit pestworksolutions.com beulahruckermuseum.org TD Automotive Compressor Yellow Fin Addison Leadership Group Byrd's Mini Storage Recess Southern Gastro Pub Georgia Chris Richardson John Addison Calvin Byrd Edward Jones Investments Chris Richardson Mary Carson 120 Bradford Street 337 Boulevard NE 635 Industrial Boulevard Ariel Gibson 118 Bradford Street 500 Valentine Industrial Pwy Gainesville, GA 30501 Gainesville, GA 30501 Gainesville, GA 30501 5506 Main Street Gainesville, GA 30501 Pendergrass, GA 30567 678-450-4225 770-531-5591 770-536-0019 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 678-450-0444 706-693-7200 - Restaurant & Catering - Business Services/Consulting - Warehouse & Storage 505-453-8314 - Restaurant & Catering - Manufacturer yellowfingv.com johnaddisonleadership.com byrdsministorage.com - Financial Services recesspub.com toyotacompressor.com edwardjones.com/ariel-gibson Join the Chamber NOW and The Dance Company AFLAC Colliers Hooper Wilkinson Romero Real Estate by KW enjoy a host of benefits like a Denise Kiser Andrea Brock 1230 Peachtree Street NE Family Support Circle Jose Romero Featured Member Listing with 2551 Thompson Bridge Road 3485 McEver Road Suite 800 Martine Occeas 631 Dawsonville Highway your Logo on the Chamber’s Suite A Suite 204 Atlanta, GA 30309 286 Crescent Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 website, a complimentary Gainesville, GA 30501 Gainesville, GA 30504 850-694-4667 Gainesville, GA 30501 770-287-4728 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 770-534-9667 678-450-1866 - Commercial Real Estate 470-892-5893 - Real Estate and coverage in the Chamber’s - Recreation - Insurance Agency colliers.com - Non-Profit Business Link newsletter, thedancecompany.info aflac.com/agents/andrea_brock. familysupportcircle.org/Georgia Russell C. 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While still doing website design and marketing 13740 Belleterre Drive - Counseling Services - Real Estate Development Alpharetta, GA 30004 eagleoverlookrecovery.com strategies, John took over the retail shop from Kathy Haynes, 770-667-1332 MJ Propane who founded the store over 40 years ago, upon her retire- - Business Services Edge Roofing Keith Poss ment. The Uniform Shop sells scrubs and medical uniforms alpharesults.com Tom Pierce 1020 Aviation Boulevard to healthcare workers in North Georgia along with chef wear 35 Lumpkin Campground N Gainesville, GA 30501 to local restaurants. The shop has a large selection of name- Bed Bath and Beyond Dawsonville, GA 30534 678-997-2596 brand apparel, shoes, lab coats, and medical gear. They have a convenient, private parking Jon Claxton 833-468-3343 - Business Services lot at the rear of the store for customers. 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, $1,000 Cash 42nd Annual Hackers Holiday Prize Winner! Legacy Golf Club at Lanier Islands

Kathline Collins, Broker & Owner, Collins Property Winner 1st Flight: Conditioned Air Systems Team (L-R) Robert Turner, Winner 2nd Flight: LDC Management Groups Team (L-R) Stephen Group, was the winner of Northeast Georgia Health System; Jeff Williams, Conditioned Air Systems; Will Skeggs and Russell Hulsey, LDC Managment Groups; David Stone and Zach the $1,000 Cash Prize.! Peeples, Peach State Bank; Carter Pegues, Conditioned Air Systems. Nicholson, Carroll Daniel Construction. Individual Medalists

Winner 3rd Flight: Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Team (L-R) Michael Langley, Matt Garner, Alton Rutledge, Rodney Coleman. Closest to the Pin: Womens Longest Drive: Mens Longest Drive: Lee Towns, State Farm Jimmy Lawler Sierra Campbell Ryan Brunatti Insurance, won $1,000 gift THANK YOU Hackers Holiday Golf Tournament Sponsors! Flowery Branch High University of North FCL Builders certificate to the PGA School Georgia Superstore presented by Pro-GeneX!

Upcoming Chamber Events U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #47 Friday, May 7 Thursday, May 13 Tuesday, May 25 GAINESVILLE, GA Vision 2030 Art in the Park 113th Annual Meeting & Gala South Hall Business Coalition Free & Open to the Public 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Chattahoochee Country Club Elachee Nature Science Center CAR-RT SORT Laurel Park | Gainesville This event is SOLD OUT! 2125 Elachee Dr | Gainesville

Tuesday, May 11 Thursday, May 27 Register for Chamber events Small Business Seminar Chamber Board of Directors online at GHCC.com/EVENTS "How to Cross Train Your 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Workforce" presented by Lanier Technical College Terry Merck, American Yazaki Ramsey Conference Center 9:00 a.m. | via Zoom This publication is printed on partially recycled paper.