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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 EMomentum

June 2016

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Teachers and Staff from Garden Lakes Elementary School finish out the school year with a paint-ing party at Swerve. To learn more about Swerve, visit Page 8. Photo Contributed by Swerve

In this Issue...Letter from the Chairman ..................................................................4Community Events ..............................................................................4

Chamber News:

Congratulations Leadership Rome XXXIII ....................................5Partners in Prosperty III Recognition .....................................................6Thank You, Manufacturers: GREIA Golf Tournament ...............6Allen Murphy's Appliance: More than 3 Decades of Quality ..........7Swerve into Art. ...................................................................................................8"Local Bank. Local Decisions": Heritage First Bank ...............................9Post Legislative Breakfast .........................................................................10Ribbon Cuttings ...............................................................................11-12

Membership Report:New Members and Renewals ......................................................13Advertiser’s Index .............................................................................14 Visitor’s Guide ....................................................................................14

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Contributed story content:Chamber Intern Ayana Walker

Hello Momentum Readers! To know where you’re going, you got to know where

you’ve been. That’s the idea for this month’s issue of Momentum

Magazine, and I personally think that it’s a fitting time to reflect on that since it is the middle of the 2016 Calendar year, as well as the middle of my tenure here as Chairman of the Board of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce.

Thinking back on all the things the Chamber team has been able to accomplish over the last six months, I’m astounded. From securing Transdev’s move to Rome to aiding Ball Corporation in their expansion here, we’ve had a lot of success, and I’m happy to share how that success is starting to trickle down into our small business community. As Transdev works on hiring the 160 people to fill their new customer care call center in Floyd County, the Chamber has also hosted many — and I mean more than the normal amount of — ribbon cuttings for new businesses, local

company expansions and renovations, and the number of ribbon cutting applications continues to grow! That to me shows the level of successful growth our local economy is seeing from corporate expansions at local manufacturing facilities like Bekaert Corporation and International Paper. I’m sure as we move into the second half of 2016, we’ll continue to see more growth and that is exciting news. Community growth has a ripple effect and we are definitely seeing those waves move into our community! Much like the theme of this year’s 2016 “Together We Row” Membership Campaign, it is important that we ride those waves together as community partners and as Chamber members! And speaking of Chamber members, you might notice, if you flip to page 13 that we’ve also seen an increase in our new members during the month of May, which is also a wonderful indicator of growth and that more and more businesses are wanting to get involved in the chamber to grow their community!

So as we look back to look forward, this month's Momentum has put together a group of features focusing on our members, sharing stories from both new and established businesses. This issue begins by celebrating one of our long-time members from the West Rome and Garden Lakes area: Allen Murphy’s Appliance Center. As a local appliance and parts center, Allen Murphy’s has remained dedicated to the Chamber for more than 30 years and has a rich family history that weaves itself throughout their business!

Momentum then switches gears as it focuses on the story of one of our newest, creative members: Swerve, a local art gallery and workshop created by two local educators, which has been making name for itself in only two months time! Lastly, read up on on Heritage First Bank, which is mixing both new and innovative banking habits with the traditions of local banking! Heritage First Bank is a Chamber Partner In Prosperity III investor!

As always, 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 for a firsthand look at where Rome and Floyd County's economic growth buds. At the Chamber, you will find an incredible group who are committed to the future of Rome and Floyd County. Feel free to drop by anytime to say 'Hello' and to find out about many of our wonderful and upcoming business events.

Happy Reading!

Curtis Gardner (LR XXVII)

June 7Floyd-Gordon Employer CommitteeLocation: Goodwill of North Georgia154 Hicks Drive, Rome, GA, 30161Time: 7:00 p.m. Background Checks: Updates and Applications Speaker: Sarah Long, PSI cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. To RSVP please email Julie Turner at Julie.Turner@gdol.ga.gov by Friday, June 3.706-292-3301

June 11Rome Symphony Orchestra featuringClock Tower JazzLocation: Darlington School Ampitheatre1014 Cave Spring Road, Rome, GA, 30161Time: 7:00 p.m. Join us for the RSO’s traditional pops concert with the fabulous Clock Tower Jazz Ensemble. Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes! Table rentals available online at www.romesymphony.org 706-291-7967

June 16Adoption Information SessionLocation: Historic Mason Lodge336 Broad Street STE 200, Rome, GA, 30161Time: 6:00 p.m. Lutheran Services of Georgia’s Heritage Adoption Program partners with DFCS to find Forever Families for children waiting in Georgia’s foster care system. Information Sessions are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:00pm at the Rome Office, located above Jefferson’s at 336 Broad St. For more information, contact aweaver@lsga.org706-506-0649

June 26Riverwood Senior Living Open HouseLocation: Riverwood Senior Living511 W. Tenth Street, Rome, GA, 30165Time: 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please come and see our beautiful personal care and memory care home! 706-506-0649

Upcoming Community

Events

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q2016 Chairman of the Board, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce

Check the community calendar at www.romega.com for event details.June 2016 4

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Congratulations Leadership Rome XXXIII Graduates

Ms. Arion Bass, Hardy Realty & DevelopmentMr. John Blalock, Floyd County GovernmentMs. Jane Bosarge, C&S TrophiesDr. Dave Caldwell, Culbreth Carr & Watson Animal ClinicMs. Hayley Carpenter, Redmond Regional Medical CenterMs. Kristy Childre, City of RomeMs. Kim Davis, Sexual Assault Center of Northwest GeorgiaMr. Keith Dunn, Pruitt Health HospiceMr. Patrick Eidson, City of RomeMr. Kelly Floyd, Suzuki Manufacturing of AmericaMs. Abby Hastings, Harbin Clinic, LLCMr. Chris Jackson, McRae, Stegall, Peek, Smith, Harman & Monroe, LLP

Ms. Emily Johnson, Floyd County GovernmentMs. Chris Kozelle, Berry CollegeMr. Matthew Peer, Darlington SchoolMr. William Richardson, Brinson, Askew, Berry Seigler, Richardson & DavisMr. Ethan Roberson, International PaperMr. Russell Sarratt, WinShape TeamsMr. Gregory Shropshire, 100 Black Men of RomeMs. Berenice Vasquez, Northwest Georgia Cancer CoalitionMr. Clint Wilder, State Mutual Insurance CompanyCpt. Roy Willingham, City of Rome Police DepartmentMs. Melissa Wingate, Citizens First BankMr. Charlie Zebeau, Floyd Medical Center

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS IN PROSPERITY

INVESTORS

Platinum InvestorsCity of Rome

Southeastern MillsState Mutual Insurance Company

Gold InvestorsGeorgia Power

International PaperOTR Wheel Engineering

Pirelli Tire North America

Silver InvestorsBerry CollegeF & P Georgia

Floyd County GovernmentFloyd Medical Center

Bronze InvestorsBasic Ready Mix

Bekaert CorporationBrinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler,

Richardson & Davis, LLPCoosa Valley Credit Union

Foss ManufacturingGeneral Electric Company

Harbin ClinicNeaton Rome, Inc.Oglethorpe Power

Peach State Labs, LLCRedmond Regional Medical Center

Hardy Realty & DevelopmentHeritage Automotive Group

Lowe’s Regional Distribution CenterMarglen Industries

North Georgia Distributing CompanyRiverside Auto Group

Rome Braves

Senior Investors

Brown & Brown Insurance of GeorgiaCitizens First Bank, a division of

SynovusFP – Pigments

Garner & Glover CompanyLogical Systems, Inc.

McRae, Stegall, Peek, Harman, Smith & Monroe, LLP

Associate InvestorsAccounting Solutions Plus

David HarveyFrank Barron

Dr. Paul FergusonHortman-Carney Dental, Inc.

Jowers-Sklar InsuranceKelly Services

Randy QuickR.H. Ledbetter Properties, Inc.

Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-QWallis Printing Company

Tom WattersWatters & Associates Landscape

WOW Café & Wingery

Tier One

Tier TwoBDD Consulting ServicesBrooks Building GroupCharles Williams REIC

Cheryl Riner Hodge, ArtistChick-Fil-A Dwarf House

Cox, Byington, Brumlow & JohnsonDarlington School

David F. Guldenschuh, PCDavid & Denise NewbyEvans Construction Co.

Ford, Gittings & Kane, JewelersGeorgia Machine Works

Greater Community Bank Greene’s Jewelers

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home

Heritage First BankHi-Tech Signs & Ad Specialties

Midian RoofingNorth Georgia Equipment Company

Owens Financial Group, Inc.POWER 10

Profile Custom ExtrusionsRiver City BankSCANA Energy

ServiceMaster by TwinsSuzuki Manfacturing of America

United Community BankWare Mechanical, Inc.

Wells FargoWhittington, Jones & Rudert, CPAs, LLC

SunTrust Bank

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A Thank You to Our ManufacturersGREIA Golf Tournament

The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, City of Rome and Floyd County co-hosted the annual Greater Rome Existing Industries Asso-ciation (GREIA) Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 12th, at Stone-bridge Golf Course.

The annual tournament serves as a “Thank You” to the 100+ manu-facturing companies for the many contributions they make to the Rome and Floyd County Community. This year, more than 30 players who work in these industries were joined by local city and county officials and sponsors. The group was treated to lunch, prizes and a post-tourna-ment reception.

Why celebrate manufacturing?Manufacturing makes up a substantial portion of the local workforce

in Rome and Floyd County. According to the most recent data released by the national Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5,953 individuals held manu-facturing jobs in Floyd County, and that number grows continually as new business relocate to the area and our existing manufacturing cor-porations continue to see success, expand and invest in our community.

Over the last year, for example, Rome and Floyd County has been privileged to celebrate several expansion and investment announce-ments for companies such as International Paper, Bekaert Corporation, Ball Metal Container and many more! These companies have created hundreds of new jobs and invested millions of dollars right here in our hometown.

Equally important is the direct role these manufacturers play in the success of our small business and other business sectors in Rome and Floyd County: primary jobs created by our industries support health-care, retail, services, and government!

Additionally, property taxes paid by these industries considerably offset residential property taxes. For example, three manufacturing com-panies here in Rome and Floyd County pay in excess of $2.9 million in property taxes each year. Based on the average property taxes due per household in our community, this would equate to the taxes revenue generated from more than 3,600 homes!

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June 2016 7

When Allen Murphy first opened the doors of his appli-ance business, Allen Murphy’s Appliance Center, he started with a business philosophy to assure that his company would not only supply top-of-the-line products, but it would also provide superior customer service.

Today, more than three decades later, his two children — Terry Murphy and Tammy Murphy Williamon — are carrying on their father’s traditions at their 2411 Garden Lakes Boulevard location.

Recently, Momentum Magazine had the opportunity to sit down and chat with co-owner Terry Murphy to share their history and see how they have been able to be so successful after 33 years.

Located in Rome, GA., the store first opened its doors in 1983 with oversight from founding owner Allen Murphy. “I was in col-lege at the time, so I worked part-time for three or four years until I got out of college,” Mr. Murphy said.

As one of six employees at the time – most of which were fam-ily members – Mr. Murphy, who graduated with his bachelor’s in marketing, said he originally hadn’t planned on staying at the family business.

Nevertheless, Mr. Murphy is now following in his father’s footsteps, and he and his sister were made co-owners of the busi-ness in 2005. More than a decade since the pair took over the store, the business now has eight employees, including two full-time servicemen. Allen Murphy's Appliance Center still prides itself on being a full-line dealer that is knowledgeable about their products as well as the service and delivery which they provide for their own appliances.

Within the Rome community, the store is renowned for offering some of the most extensive lines of major appli-ances within the area. The store offers a high selection of name-brand retailers such as Speed Queen, Whirlpool,

Maytag, Frigidaire, General Electric, Sharp, Samsung, and many more.

“We’re a full-line dealer,” Mr. Murphy noted, “as far as major appliances go, we offer washers, dryers, refrigerators, dish washers.”

Terry claims that the family secret — to the success of the business for the past 33 years — is having good employees and taking care of the customers. “Service is most important to us. We are family. You can buy appliances anywhere, but, with us, we add a personal family feel,” said Mr. Murphy

Furthermore, “We really rely on word-of-mouth advertising, so we really take pride in the tight-knit relationships we form with our customers,” Mr. Murphy added.

Aside from taking care of their customers, Allen Murphy's Ap-pliance Center is also active within the area and is an advocate of giving back. “We sponsor high school football games and donate to their boosters,” Mr. Murphy mentioned, “Living in a small commu-nity like this, you’re bound to be involved with the athletic teams.”

Terry said that as a small business, his company is set apart from the large retailers because of their high standards for ser-vice. “Give us a chance,” said Mr. Murphy. “All that I can ask is for people to give us a chance, and they will be coming back for generations.”

Allen Murphy's Appliance Center have been a member of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce for more than 30 years, and they, “plan on keeping it that way,” said Mr. Murphy.

Mr. Murphy beamed as he described some of the benefits he has received as a Chamber member. “We benefit from the busi-ness contacts/networking, and an overall sense of support from fellow small businesses,” he noted, “but most of all, we love the referrals. Having a customer come in and hearing them say the Chamber referred them means so much.”

Allen Murphy's Appliance Center: More than 3 Decades of Family Tradition, Quality Service

By Ayana Walker, Chamber Intern

Allen Murphy's Appliance Center's Owners Terry Murphy and Tammy Murphy Williamon (right) with Manager Tammy Webb

Delivery Manager & long-time employee Charlie Creamer loads a washing machine into the Allen Murphy's truck.

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Don’t fear the Art. That's what two art educators turned entrepreneurs — Holly Chaffin and Val Featherston — have been challenging everyone in Rome and Floyd

County to do. The pair of elementary school art teachers has recently started a

business together and is moonlighting after school as the co-owners of Swerve. Swerve — as its name suggests — is a hip spot marked by purple banners and a bright sign on the Cotton Block of Broad Street in downtown Rome that is serving as a place for Romans and Floyd Countians to embrace their inner creative sides.

Once inside, the Swerve studio — with its brightly-colored de-cor and laid-back atmosphere — is sure to inspire just about anyone into testing their skills with a paint brush or a pottery wheel.

“We wanted to create a space where people could get creative,” explains Ms. Chaffin. “As teachers of art, I feel like it was just natu-ral for us to want to share our love of art with others, and this space provides us with an outlet to do just that.”

Ms. Chaffin said Swerve celebrated its grand opening in April 2016, and as a growing art studio and gallery, the space provides many groups with a perfect setting to meet up with friends or co-workers, relax and share in some artistic activities together. Both Ms. Chaffin, who teaches at West End Elementary, and Ms. Feath-erston, art teacher at Cave Spring Elementary, said the business has been booming after school hours.

"We're excited because business has been really good and we've been hosting alot of parties lately," added Ms. Feather-ston. "Everything from bridal showers and bacholerette parties, to school groups and even corporate team-building meetings."

Ms. Featherston said she has been thrilled by the community's response to their hands-on workshop concept, since art in any form helps individuals relax and tackle problems in therapeutic ways that they normally wouldn't in their daily lives.

Two Local Teachers Invite Romans to SWERVE into Art

"When your hands are busy creating, your mind is allowed to be free, and you'd be amazed at all your mind can accomplish when it's freed. With art, your mind is solving problems in a dif-ferent way that it normally is not allowed to do. That's when true innovation and creativity is released. Really, the art studio is like the original makerspace. We just have to tell people, 'Don't fear the art.""

At Swerve, "artists" of all ages are invited to enjoy various types of art media including: painting, pottery, jewelry, sculp-ture, clay, blown glass, knitting/crocheting, and much more!

"And we're expanding," said Featherston with a smile. "We've still got a deck that we are going to build out back so we can have parties out there. We're also going to start incorporating classes or workshops on Saturdays so that people can try different me-dia."

To learn more about Swerve, visit their website at www.swervearts.com or call 706-346-5429.

A group of "Swerve artists" enjoys painting ceramics at the 108 Broad Street shop. Photo contributed by Swerve.

One local bank is continuing the nearly five-decade long tradition of banking on Broad.

Rome-based Heritage First Bank moved its financial headquarters a few months ago and is

now occupying the three-story building overlooking down-town at 501 Broad Street; a physical move that has brought the 14-year-old financial company great success, according to Heritage First Bank President Ryan Earnest (LR XV).

Now, Mr. Earnest and the rest of the bank’s well-respected managerial team hope to capture even more of the local mar-ket through the many technological advances their company has made and continues to introduce to their already full line of banking services.

tomer's convenience. Heritage First’s ATM and eBanking services are available 24/7, and the bank’s ATMs at their Broad Street loca-tion now accept deposits. eBanking services have become more substantial as Heritage First has recently introduced Popmoney (online person-to-person money transfers) and Apple Pay (an in-ternationally recognized payment system where you can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to make payments).

“The mobile wallet is what people are moving to,” said Mr. Peace. “A lot of different companies and banks are starting to in-corporate this type of payment option. The mobile wallet is quickly gaining in popularity and by integrating it into our line; it gives us a definite advantage.”

June 2016 9Heritage First Bank is a Partners in Prosperty III

About Heritage FirstMr. Earnest said Heritage First’s success greatly relies on the trust

and relationships the bank has built within the community. “As a community bank, we proudly stand behind our slogan,

‘Local Bank. Local Decisions.’” said Mr. Earnest. “That slogan embodies the spirit of Heritage First, where the banking experience is one that is unique and personalized. When you come into any of our offices, you’ll meet not only a well-experienced banking pro-fessional who can handle your total financial needs, but a commu-nity neighbor who understands and relates to you and your needs.”

Mr. Earnest said Heritage First was originally created with the community's growing needs in mind. Heritage First first opened its doors in January of 2001, originally as a Loan Production Office in West Rome. By the next year, the company had grown and con-verted into a full service bank, offering more services to go with their already extensive list of financial loaning. By 2003, the finan-cial institution was looking to expand again and opened its second office in East Rome. Then in 2008, the bank built its first ‘from the ground up’ office in the Armuchee community, just north of Mount Berry Mall, a structure, that with its copper metal roof, has become a trusted icon in the community.

“The growth we have seen is an indicator of the growth in Rome and Floyd County,” added Mr. Earnest.

As the local financial institution continued to develop and expand, the bank’s leaders were looking for more space for their headquar-ters, and in January 2015, purchased their current 42,000-square-foot downtown location.

“The building has always been a bank, and we found it very special to us that we were able to continue that tradition,” said Mr. Earnest. “This has been the home of National City Bank, Georgia Railroad Bank, First Union Bank, Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo, and is where many of our employees got their start.”

Looking ‘First’ toward the FutureHeritage First Bank continues to pride itself in its experienced

staff and with the technological advances it continues to make — both of which have been major components in their developments.

Heritage First Bank’s Executive Vice President/Chief Operations Officer Bruce Peace said the bank celebrates the fact that their ex-perienced staffers have more than 300 years of collective banking experience.

“We want to continue to be a place where people know your name when you walk in,” he added. “We want to continue to sup-port local citizens of Rome and Floyd County, and to do so, we have to incorporate a lot of new touches to our banking. People want to bank, when they want to bank, and we want to cater to those needs.”

That’s why the bank has added several ways to bank at the cus-

Heritage First Bank's President Ryan Earnest and Executive Vice President/Chief Operations Officer Bruce Peace look over plans for eBanking expansions

A ‘Local Bank’ with ‘Local Decisions’: Heritage First Bank

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Post-Legislative Breakfast draws crowd

Nearly 100 business professionals at-tended the Chamber's annual Post-Legislative Breakfast on May 18th

and heard from local lawmakers as they dis-cussed national, local and state issues, hot topics and recently passed legislation.

At the breakfast, State Representative Katie Dempsey shared that a new law lowering the interest rate for refunded taxes will go in effect July 1st.

State Representative Christian Coomer gave an update on transportation opportunities, in-cluding $258 million that has been earmarked for the U.S. 411 Connector to I-75 over the next three fiscal years and $140 million designated for improving the Ledbetter Interchange, which connects Rockmart Highway, U.S. 411 and U.S. 27.

State Representative Eddie Lumsden dis-cussed the recent passing of House Bill 766, which allows businesses to receive up to a 5 percent discount on workers compensation for participating in an apprenticeship for high schoolers.

ABOVE: State Representative Christian Coomer (center) talks with Toni Hannah (from left), of Georgia Power, Dr. Donald Green, of Georgia Highlands College, Mary Transue, of Georgia High-lands College, and Murry Weaver, of Georgia Power.

LEFT: Steve White (LR XIX), of Citizens First Bank, talks with State Representative Eddie Lumsden dur-ing the Post-Legislative Breakfast.

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Board of Directors Treasurer John Pillsbury (LR VIII) (center, from left), Executive Director Bar-bara Earle, and Dr. Leonard Reeves cut the ribbon for Faith & Deeds Community Health Clinic. Faith & Deeds Community Health Clinic was formerly known as The Free Clinic of Rome.

Ribbon Cuttings

Franchisee Mohammed Abbasi (center) and daughter Amanda Abbasi, cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Wendy's at 1700 Turner McCall Blvd.

Franchisee Mohammed Abbasi (center), Mrs. Sandra Abbasi (left) and their daughter Amanda Abbasi, cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Wendy's at 801 Martha Berry Blvd.

Owner Michael Pearson cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of Spartan Smoothies, 315 Riverside Parkway NE, STE 160.

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More Ribbon Cuttings100 Black Men of Rome-NWGA, Inc.Adams Management Services CorporationAerotekAmeriprise FinancialArco Ideas & Design, Inc.Avery DrugsBarnsley GardensBenjamin F. Edwards & Co.Big Time Products, LLCBojangles/CHKBBrasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C.Brooks Building Group, Inc.Brugg Pipesystems, LLCBrumlow, Corwin & Delashmit, PCBussey's Flowers, Gifts & DecorC & R Compliance, LLCCaldwell Printing Co.Camp IndustriesCevian Design LabChiaha Guild of Arts & CraftsChieftains Museum/Major Ridge HomeChili's Bar & GrillCity of Cave SpringClay Service Co.Collins Auto Clean-UpCoosa Valley Communications, Inc.Coosa Valley Credit UnionCornerstone Financial & Insurance GroupCountry Inn & SuitesCountry SportsmanCruiz Mitchell TruckingCulbreth-Carr-Watson Animal ClinicCycle TherapyD & J LawncareDiPrima Shoes, Inc.Dwarf House Chick-Fil-A ClassicsEar, Nose, & Throat of Northwest GeorgiaEnterprise Rent-A-CarFellowship Baptist ChurchFirst Bank Mortgage Partners - Tony MillerFirst Baptist Church of RomeFirst Presbyterian ChurchGarden Lakes Realty CompanyGeorgia PowerGMC Value-MartGoo-Goo Express WashHabitat for Humanity Restore - Coosa ValleyHanging Around Rome by Studio SiriHarvest Moon CafeHeritage First BankHillis Outdoor Specialists Inc.Hitchcock Heating & Air Inc.Holy Trinity Lutheran ChurchHowse, Rice & Brown, CPAs, PCIntegra Anesthesia Associates, LLCK. C. Homes, Inc.Larkin Swartz DDS, LLCLas Palmas Mexican RestaurantLavender Mountain Hardware LLCLawson Electric Co., Inc.Lifoam Industries, LLCLiving & GivingLogical Systems, Inc.Lovvorn Door & Window CompanyMarch of Dimes, Northwest DivisionMasterStreamTV.comMerry MaidsMetropolitan United Methodist ChurchMidian RoofingMountain Oak Vapors of GA, LLCNeaton Rome, Inc.

Owner Chip Shaw cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of The Cloud Shack, 2400 Garden Lakes Blvd. The Cloud Shack specializes in vaping supplies and accessories.

Membership Renewals

Co-owners Stephanie Bradshaw (left) and Susan Horton cut the "fabric" during the grand opening for The Stitchery's new location, 9 Central Plaza.

Redmond Regional Medical Center's Director of Food & Nutrition Andrew Ballantine cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of their new cafeteria at the hospital, 501 Redmond Road.

Second Graders at Elm Street Elementary School cut the ribbon for the unveiling of the Elm Street Monarch Butterfly Garden. Elm Street Elementary School recently named a STEM-certified school for projects and learning opportunities like this garden and Sugar Kids Beauty.

Banc CardMr. Robert Corso736 Jewel Street

Bremen, GA 30110(770) 722-7705

www.BancCard.com

Cruiz Mitchell Trucking

Mr. Rodney Cruiz Mitchell30 Acorn Road

Rome, GA 30161(706) 506-5993

Cupcakes Around the Corner

Ms. Carrie Bishop100 W Second Avenue

STE 200Rome, GA 30161(706) 346-3669

ACW Landscape, LCCMr. Andrew Wardlaw

4617 Rockmart HighwaySilver Creek, GA 30161

(706) 428-4963www.acwlandscapes.com

Elite Electrical Solutions, LLC

Mr. Chris Langford584 Floyd Springs RoadArmuchee, GA 30165

(706) 252-0125www.eesllc.org

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New MembersShasta Daisies Boutique

Ms. Shasta Farrer610 Shorter Avenue NW STE 23

Rome, GA 30165(706) 266-9785

www.facebook.com/Shastadaisies413

Doug's Deli Downtown, LLCMr. Doug Bowling606 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161(706) 235-1662

www.facebook.com/dougsdelidowntownrome

Rome's City Pest Control

Mr. Jonathan Morris2415 Garden Lakes Blvd. NW

Rome, GA 30165(706) 676-3443

Wendy'sEast Rome

Mr. Mohammed Abbasi 1700 Turner McCall Blvd SW

Rome, GA 30161(706) 378-8054

www.wendys.com

Wendy'sMartha Berry

Mr. Mohammed Abbasi 801 Martha Berry Blvd NW

Rome, GA 30165(706) 291-1008

www.wendys.com

100 Black Men of Rome-NWGA, Inc.Adams Management Services CorporationAerotekAmeriprise FinancialArco Ideas & Design, Inc.Avery DrugsBarnsley GardensBenjamin F. Edwards & Co.Big Time Products, LLCBojangles/CHKBBrasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C.Brooks Building Group, Inc.Brugg Pipesystems, LLCBrumlow, Corwin & Delashmit, PCBussey's Flowers, Gifts & DecorC & R Compliance, LLCCaldwell Printing Co.Camp IndustriesCevian Design LabChiaha Guild of Arts & CraftsChieftains Museum/Major Ridge HomeChili's Bar & GrillCity of Cave SpringClay Service Co.Collins Auto Clean-UpCoosa Valley Communications, Inc.Coosa Valley Credit UnionCornerstone Financial & Insurance GroupCountry Inn & SuitesCountry SportsmanCruiz Mitchell TruckingCulbreth-Carr-Watson Animal ClinicCycle TherapyD & J LawncareDiPrima Shoes, Inc.Dwarf House Chick-Fil-A ClassicsEar, Nose, & Throat of Northwest GeorgiaEnterprise Rent-A-CarFellowship Baptist ChurchFirst Bank Mortgage Partners - Tony MillerFirst Baptist Church of RomeFirst Presbyterian ChurchGarden Lakes Realty CompanyGeorgia PowerGMC Value-MartGoo-Goo Express WashHabitat for Humanity Restore - Coosa ValleyHanging Around Rome by Studio SiriHarvest Moon CafeHeritage First BankHillis Outdoor Specialists Inc.Hitchcock Heating & Air Inc.Holy Trinity Lutheran ChurchHowse, Rice & Brown, CPAs, PCIntegra Anesthesia Associates, LLCK. C. Homes, Inc.Larkin Swartz DDS, LLCLas Palmas Mexican RestaurantLavender Mountain Hardware LLCLawson Electric Co., Inc.Lifoam Industries, LLCLiving & GivingLogical Systems, Inc.Lovvorn Door & Window CompanyMarch of Dimes, Northwest DivisionMasterStreamTV.comMerry MaidsMetropolitan United Methodist ChurchMidian RoofingMountain Oak Vapors of GA, LLCNeaton Rome, Inc.

Want to see your name here? Call 706-291-7663 to speak with Director of Membership Jeanne Krueger about the benefits of membership today!

Wendy's West Rome

Mr. Mohammed Abbasi 2435 Shorter Avenue

Rome, GA 30165(706) 234-3272

www.wendys.com

Wendy's Armuchee

Mr. Mohammed Abbasi3343 Martha Berry Highway NW

Rome, GA 30165(706) 235-0633

www.wendys.com

The Cloud ShackMs. Shea Dale

2400 Garden Lakes Blvd NWRome, GA 30161(877)220-0193

www.thecloudshack.com

Joyride Pedicabs, LLC

Mr. Mike SchallerHawthorne Suites

100-110 W. Second AvenueRome, GA 30161(770) 713-1515

www.joyridepedicabs.com

Alto ComputersMr. Steve Adams

610 Shorter Avenue STE 5Rome, GA 30165(706) 290-0308

www.facebook.com/altocomputers

Hoyt Firm, Attorneys at LawMr. Wade Hoyt III408 E. First StreetRome, GA 30161(706) 295-7804

www.thehoytfirmrome.com

Hydro Dynamics, Inc.Mr. Kelly Hudson

8 Redmond Court NWRome, GA 30165(706) 234-4111

www.hydrodynamics.com

J.R. Crickets Mr. Drew Montgomery

201 Broad StreetRome, GA 30161(706)784-4354

www.jrcrickets.com

M.L.King Commission Ms. Sundai Stevenson

P.O. Box 6161Rome, GA 30161(706) 346 -7524

River Ratz Tubing & KayakMr. Rick Dempsey

105 Callahan Street NERome, GA 30161(706) 728-4160

www.riverratzrome.com

Nelson & Nelson Contractors, Inc.Noon Optimist Club of RomeNorth Rome Church of GodNWGA Center for Independent LivingOak Hill Church of ChristOld Havana Cigar CompanyO'Neill LLCPaperPack, IncParnick Jennings Sr's Good Shepherd Fu-

neral HomeParty Time BeveragesPetlandPick-O-Deli CafeteriaPowell Discount Auto Parts Inc.Preferred Travel of Rome, Inc.Premier Imaging Medical Systems Inc.Professional Freedom Tax Service, Inc.Provino's Italian RestaurantQuick Tune and Lube/Brake MasterRebecca Blaylock Child Development Center

Redmond Family Care-West RomeRedmond Physician NetworkRehab Techniques Physical TherapyRIFF - Rome International Film FestivalRiverside Oral & Facial Surgery, PCRome Center for Pediatric DentistryRome City SchoolsRome GI & The Rome Endoscopy CenterRome-Floyd County Recycling CenterRonald L. Abbott, CPA, PCSam's Club #6509Save-A-LotScott Logistics Corp.Seven Hills Rotary ClubSexual Assault Center of NW Ga IncShuttleTran Airport Transportation Services,

Inc.Simpson OrganizationSoymet 101, LLCSt. Mary's Catholic School

Stonebridge Golf CourseSummit Quest Cancer Support ServicesSyntec IndustriesTeresa Lumsden, State Farm Insurance &

Financial ServicesThe Salvation ArmyThe Shrimp BoatThe StitcheryThe Sweet Cocoon, Inc.Thornton Pest ControlTiernan & Patrylo, IncTuck's Superstores Inc.Underhill CPAUPS StoreVapor CraftWalker Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.Whistle BritchesWhite Electric Construction Co.Willow Creek Landscape SupplyWLAQ-AM 1410

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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 Museum & Welcome Center12 Harbin Clinic Tony E. Warren Cancer Center

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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 Mount Berry Mall19 Cave Spring20 Lock & Dam Park21 Coosa Valley Fairgrounds22 Stonebridge Golf Course23 Berry College24 Floyd Medical Center25 Harbin Clinic26 Redmond Regional Medical Center27 Darlington School28 Georgia Northwestern Technical College29 Unity Christian School30 State Mutual Stadium31 Saint Mary’s Catholic School Inside Front Cover

Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q2103 Shorter Ave.

www.sonnysbbq.com706-234-1441

page 5Greene’s Jewelers

328 Broad St.www.greenesjewelers.com

706-291-7236

page 7Sheffield Office Products

327 Brewer Roadwww.sheffieldop.com

page 9Hanging Around Rome

by Studio Siri1205 Dean Ave.

www.studiosiri.com706-409-3022

page 10River City Bank

228 N. Second Ave.www.rivercitybankonline.com

706-236-2123

page 10Logical Systems, Inc.

605 E. First St. STE 101www.logsysinc.com

706-234-9896

page 15Hardy Realty &

Development Co.1609 Martha Berry Blvd.

www.hardyrealty.com706-291-4321

Back CoverFord, Gittings & Kane Jewelers

312 Broad St.www.fgkjewelers.com

706-291-8811

Advertiser’s Index

412 E. FIRST STREETClocktower Square. Lg Executive

Office Building. Price to lease, good parking. Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646

THE GRIFFIN - 215 BROAD ST. Now Leasing high end, beautifully

restored office/retail commercial space.Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

CENTRAL PLAZA3 Retail Spaces

For Lease.Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

404 SHORTER AVENUEBuilding with 40’x60’ showroom &office space with 40’x80’ warehouse.$235,000. David Terrell, 706-346-5338

411 BROAD STREETTwo Story, 5,775 sq. ft., new roof & HVAC. Second level is street level at rear. $349,000

Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250

111 JOHN MADDOX DRIVEIdeal location with 7 exam rooms and 2 private offices. Perfect for private medical

practice. Wayne Lester, 706-346-8576

1013 N FIFTH AVENUEAnsley Park, Medical or related use,

plumbing available exam rooms, approx. 3400 sq. ft. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

208 BROAD STREET2nd floor, office space for

lease available soon. Bill Summer, 706-346-1233

300 E. SIXTH AVENUEFree standing office building. Parking Lot, Downtown Rome. Approx 2,000

sq. ft. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

1701 MARTHA BERRY BLVDCorner lot, almost an acre. Residental home zoned commerical. Perfect for development. $299,900. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

2730 MARTHA BERRY HWY8,165 sq. ft. of retail space in front of Mount Berry Mall. For sale $600,000 or lease

$3,500 mo. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

1605 MARTHA BERRY BLVD3,000 sq. ft. office space w/ utilities.

For lease, $3,000/ month. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

TURNER MCCALL NEAR KMARTVacant commerical lot adjacent to

Kmart. 1.42 arces. $350,000.Carol Hatch, 706-346-1646

13 CHIEFTAINS DRIVE4,392 sq. ft. building w/large open area,

classrooms, office & kitchen.$169,000. Wayne Lester, 706-347-8576

96 THREE RIVERS DRIVE10K sq. ft. building on 2.5 acres. Two 12’x 12’ rollup doors w/ parking for 20. $650,000. Kimberly Prusakowski, 770-712-4250

113 ARMSTRONG STREET15,738 sq ft warehouse with central heat and air. One loading dock and one drive in door.

$250,000. Jimmy Byars, 706-506-9051

300 CHATILLON ROAD 2 large office suites available,

includes utilities. Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031.

THE LOFTS AT THIRD & BROADCondominium type retail spaces

on Broad Street for sale.Jimmy Kelley, 706-346-7031

706-291-4321