The Chamber Clarion - Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority

The Chamber Clarion
T H I R D
Q U A R T E R
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May 2012 - July 2012
R E V I E W
37th Annual Industry & Business Appreciation Day
2012 Industry (Golf)
Winner YKK
The team played at Green Acres
with a score of 63:
 Chip Wilson
 Randy Duggins
 Sonny Drum
 Yuichi Toyoshima
In red: Co-Chairs
John Mark Butler & Rob MIller
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
New Members
2
Renewal
Members
3
Ground
Breakings
&
Ribbon Cuttings
4-5
May Events
6-8
June & July
Events
9
Other winners include:
Longest Drive: Josh Wells
Closest to the pin: Bruce Bagnasco
Overall winning team with a score of 54 at the Dublin Country
Club: Randy Clark, Brian Clark, Dennis Holley, Kevin Baggett
Bowling winner: Elizabeth Hamilton
(More Industry & Business Appreciation Pictures inside)
Members’
Achievements &
Announcements
10
In the mail...
11
Upcoming Events 12
2012 Existing Industries Award
(L-R): Cal Wray, Development Authority President;
Jimmy Allgood, Development Authority Chairman;
Johnny Chappell, Flexsteel
HR Director; Marcia
Dixon, Flexsteel General
Manager.
Flexsteel Industries was presented with the 1st Annual Existing Industries
Award by the Dublin-Laurens Development Authority. Congratulations
to General Manager Marcia Dixon and her team!
New Members: May 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012
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Art by Frenasee
206 South Elm Street
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(706) 570-9219
Cadwell Furniture
2682 Old Eastman Road
Cadwell, Georgia, 31009
(478) 689-4264
Dublin-Laurens Tourism Council, Inc.
118 South Monroe Street
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(478) 272-4002
17 new
businesses
joined
the
Chamber during the
third
quarter!
Elite Events of Dublin & The Bridal
House
901 Bellevue Avenue
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(478) 275-1584
Fred’s - Hillcrest
122 Hillcrest Parkway
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(478) 296-1478
Plenus-Systems
1067 Snowhill Church Road
Glenwood, Georgia, 30428
(478) 277-9855
Renal Physicians of Georgia - Carlos O.
Martinez, MD
165 Emery Highway, Suite 100
Macon, Georgia, 31217
(478) 272-9688
Shamrock Custom Kitchens
204 Pecan Road
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(478) 275-0392
Tanner & Associates - Land Surveyors
1858 Walke Dairy Road
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(478) 278-9492
Gilman Building Products Co.
3780 US Highway 80 West
Dudley, Georgia, 31022
The Stefanis Group
109 B Fairview Park Drive
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(478) 275-5945
Green Power Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 496
Dublin, Georgia, 31040
(478) 296-1222
Thompson Insurance
308 Pine Forest Street
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(478) 272-4848
Heartland EMS, Inc.
299 Highway 87 Byp. N
Cochran, Georgia, 31014
(478) 934-0730
Xcel Realty Group, LLC
1202 A Hillcrest Parkway
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(478) 275-1110
Land Care Services
1513 Telfair Street
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(478) 296-1222
Wyatt Sign Co., Inc.
601 Telfair Street
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(478) 272-1340
Liberty National Life Insurance
401 Carswell Avenue, Suite 220
Waycross, Georgia, 31501
(478) 274-8979
Merrill Lynch
THE
3920 Arkwright Road, Suite 300
Macon, Georgia, 31210
(478) 471-4134
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Yogi’s Liquor Mart
2384 West Highway 80
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(478) 274-9499
Welcome!
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Renewal Members: May 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012
ABC Women’s Clinic...A Better Choice
Joshua E. Kight, LLC
Ambassador
Kroger
Brooks Contractor Supply Co.
Laurens Baptist Association
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Magic - 98.1 FM
Builders Concrete Products Co.
Penny Manning Mackey, LLC
Central Georgia Lock & Safe, LLC
Mariette’s Back to Basics, LLC
Christian Group, LLC
Medinova, Inc.
Edward B. Claxton, III
Moore Station Village
Comics &!
Oconee Regional Cancer Center
Community Health Care Systems, Inc.
Pine Forest United Methodist Church
Jackie H. Dalton
Premier Construction Associates
Dublin Air Service, Inc.
Yvonne Robertson
Dublin Chrylster
Salvation Army
Dublin Gastroenterology Associates & Endoscopy
Center
Shred-Cycle, Inc.
Superior Church Furnishings
Dublin Heating & Air Specialists, LLC
Lindsay M. Swida
Dublin High School
Telamaon Corporation
Edward Jones
Senator Ross Tolleson
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Fred’s Inc.; Southeast Distribution Center
United Hospice
US Army Recruiting Station
Thank you for
your continued
Thank you for your continued
support!
Gilder Timber, Inc.
Jerry H. Vincent
Hospice Advantage
West Laurens High School
Hospice of Laurens County, Inc.
Laurie Wicker
support!
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Ground Breaking & Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Photo by: Jason Halcombe
Dublin Chevrolet, Nissan, GMC, Buick
2046 Veterans Boulevard
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(Groundbreaking for expanded
building)
Kaye’s Sweet & Treats Bouquets
205 West Jackson Street
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
Erdrich Umformtechnik
112 Willie Paulk Parkway
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
(Groundbreaking for the new plant)
1st Franklin Financial
2102 Veterans Boulevard
Suite C
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
J.F. Kimmons & Associates,
P.C., CPA’s
101 Park Place
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
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There were
NINE ribbon
cutting ceremonies and
TWO ground
breaking ceremonies in the
third quarter.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Continued
The Metro Sports Bar & Grill
1604 Telfair Street
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
GA Tandem Rally
The DublinLaurens
County community continues to grow!
THE
CHAMBER
Workforce Capital
1619 Rice Avenue
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
Market on Madison
314 Madison Street
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
Thompson Insurance
308 Pine Forest Street
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
Dublin Nephrology Care
203 Fairview Park Drive
Dublin, Georgia, 31021
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May Events
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21st Annual Honor’s Reception
132 students from the four local high schools: Dublin High School, East Laurens High School, West Laurens
High School, and Trinity High School, were recognized for their outstanding scholastic achievement on Sunday, May 6, 2012. State Representative Matt Hatchett was the Keynote speaker.
Photo by Jason Halcombe
Pig Pick’n
Pictured below are the May BAH Sponsors and
recliner winner: Rick Hudson, YKK AP America;
Faye Thompson, recliner winner; Louie Curry,
Curry Companies; Sam Beall, Bank of Dudley;
Marcia Dixon, Flexsteel Inc.; Don Thompson,
Don’s Enterprises; and Ted Short, Chair, DublinLaurens Chamber of Commerce.
~247 guests were in attendance~
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37th Annual Business & Industry Appreciation Day
Co-Chairs Rob Miller and John Mark Butler, as well as the Chamber staff, express their deepest gratitude to all of the sponsors, as well as those who
worked diligently to make this a successful event. In no particular order, the following were the event sponsors: Atlantic South Bank, Bank of Dudley Community Bank of Laurens County, Capital City Bank, Citizens Bank, Farmers State
Bank, First Laurens Bank, Morris Bank, Moye Electric, SERVPRO of Dublin/
Vidalia/Claxton, J.T. Hanna, Bass Physical Therapy, Medical Center, Don’s Tent
Rental, Pitts Toyota, Dublin Chevrolet, Curry Companies, Taylor, Schroth &
Dominy Wells Fargo Advisors, Coca Cola, DuBose Porter, John Mark Butler, and
Georgia Power Co. Additionally, all of these great moments were captured by
our Office Manager Malehia Young.
Jackpot winner: Wayne Christian
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37th Annual Business & Industry Continued)
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Malehia’s furry friend...
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June & July Events
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June Business And Breakfast
June’s BAB was held at Middle Georgia Business
Products. Pictured left are the sponsors (L-R):
Dr. Monty Shuman, Medical Center;
Margie Warnock, Medical Center; Dr. Michelle
Deeves, Medical Center; Dr. Kirk Kolbie, Medical
Center; Dr. Maxwell Duke, Medical Center; Jeff Cannon, Citizens Bank of Laurens County, Katie Johnson,
$100.00 Jackpot winner; Ted Short, Chamber Chair;
David Roberts, Chick-fil-A; and Franz Bruckmair,
Middle Georgia Business Products.
~108 guests attended this event~
Photograph: Payton Towns, Courier Herald
June Business after Hours @ the Ice House
Pictured right, are the June BAH Sponsors and the $125
Jackpot winner (L-R): Dale Nifong, State Farm Ins.; James
Dick, Holiday Inn Express & Suites; Gerad Mathis, ChooChoo Build-It-Mart; Tyler Sanders, Choo-Choo Build-ItMart; Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder, Jackpot winner;
Danny Davis, State Farm Ins.; John Mark Butler, State
Farm Ins.; Tracy Sharkey, Thigpen, Jones, Seaton, & Co
PC; and Ted Short, Chair Dublin-Laurens Chamber of
Commerce. Not shown: Patti Hendley, State Farm Ins.
and Gil Gillis, Gillis Photo Gallery. (Photo Courtesy of
Malisa Sanders, Courier Herald)
~199 guests were in attendance at this event~
July Business after Hours
July’s Business after Hours was held at the McGrath Keen
Sr., Conference Center. Pictured left are the sponsors
for the event (L-R): David Gay, Hill Realty; Elaine & Locke
Wilford, Dublin Chevrolet, Nissan, GMC, Buick; Chuck &
Denise Bass, Bass Physical Therapy & Rehab Center;
Randy Jackson, Bass Physical Therapy & Rehab Center;
Erwin Orr, Orr Insurance Agency; Jep Craig, Vice-Chair
Membership Services & Chair Elect 2012-2013; and Tal
Orr, Orr Insurance Agency.
~170 guests attended this event~
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July Lunch N’ Learn
According to the
Center for Disease Control, 63%
of Georgia’s adult
population is overweight or obese.
This was one of
the eye-opening
statements made
by Kiley Morgan,
Georgia Department of Public
Health’s Worksite
Wellness Coordinator.
The Department of Public Health is focusing on
reaching out and educating businesses and individuals in our region, because it is the most at
risk region in the entire state. If you want to
start a wellness program or find out how you can,
please contact Kiley Morgan by email: [email protected] or by
phone: 404-657-6946
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Member to Member...Recognizing Member Achievements
The Courier Herald was honored
with the 'Spirit of Cooperation'
Award by the Georgia Associated
Press. The newspaper was honored alongside the Atlanta JournalConstitution for their efforts to
promote local news and information to the Associated Press.
The May 2012 Issue of Furniture Today magazine listed
Farmers HOME Furniture as one of the top 100
U.S. Furniture Stores, ranking at #38!
Maris Pastore says, “If you’re
watching your diet and want to
look great, come to Peter’s
Place!” Pollo Tropical, Lemon Tilapia, and the Cajun Tilapia are
low in fat and calories. The specials start at $5.99.
Peter’s Place is open Monday - Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.,
and from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Small Business of the Third Quarter
The Laurens County Solid Waste Management Authority received the “Small Business of the Third Quarter” award.
Located on 1645 Old Hawkinsville Road, in Dublin, Georgia,
the LCSWMA operates as an Enterprise Fund, therefore,
receives no tax dollars for its operation. It is completely
funded by tipping fees paid by the customers of the Old
Macon Road Landfill and revenue generated from the sale of
recyclable materials. For more information please call (478)
676-3963. Pictured right are: Chamber Chairman Ted Short,
and LCSWMA Director Michael Snipes.
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In the Mail...
Dear Willie,
May 9, 2012
Thank you for your hard work while organizing our Dublin Courthouse meeting.
Your planning and execution were flawless. There was a very positive community
response to our meeting. Your good nature and encouraging attitude are exemplary
of the community you represent. I look forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Dudley H. Bowen, Jr., Judge 8th District Court (retired)
Willie,
May 10, 2012
Thanks for your work on saving the U.S.
Courthouse and for your hosting the
event Tuesday. Transacting business at the
federal courthouse is important to our
economy as well as to our general quality
of life.
Willie,
May 23, 2012
Thank you so much for organizing my trip to Dublin. I
can’t say how sorry I am that I was so late in arriving. I
very much enjoyed seeing all of the great work happening
in Dublin and learning more about all that Dublin has to
offer. I can’t wait for my next trip! My thanks to all.
Kate Ryan, Director of Preservation the Georgia Trust
Thanks!
Dan King, the King Law Group
Willie,
June 6, 2012
Thanks for putting together the group in
Dublin. As always, you did a wonderful
job. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Saxby Chambliss, U.S. Senator
July 12, 2012
Dear Ms. Willie & Staff,
I would like to thank you on behalf of Serenity Hospice for being such a great asset to this community.
As a company we see all of the positive growth in
Dublin-Laurens County and we feel it is due to the
Chamber & Development Authority and their willingness to make our community the “best” around.
I am so thankful for all that you do & I am honored
to be a part of the Chamber.
Sincerely,
Kim Cook, Assistant Director of Public Relations
Dublin-Laurens Chamber,
July 20, 2012
Words cannot express my appreciation for the reception on Wednesday. I am not for sure if Ron
Klosterman or Karel Czanderna was impressed the most. There is no doubt how they both now feel
about the support of our community and appreciation for our industries. You helped in a very special
way to welcome Flexsteel’s new President and helped her to realize how special Dublin is and the
unity!
Sincerely,
Marcia Dixon, Flexsteel General Manager
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, August, 2,
August
Tuesday, August, 21,
100th Celeb. of Old Post Office & Re-location of Alterra Networks
Old Dublin Post Office, 5:30 p.m.
UI Tax & Social Media Seminar
OFTC, DuBose Porter Bldg.,
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Business after Hours
Shamrock Bowling Ctr., 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Augusts 23,
Amedisys Home Health Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, August, 15,
Thursday, August 30,
Monday, September 3,
Friday, September 7,
Tuesday, September18,
1022 Hillcrest Parkway,
Suite 302, 3 p.m.
11th Annual Membership Appreciation Luncheon
MKSCC, 11:30 a.m.
September
Office Closed
Business and Breakfast
Board Meeting
Business After Hours
Observance of Labor Day Holiday
Bank of Dudley - East Dublin, 7:30 a.m.
MKSCC, 12:00 p.m.
MKSCC, 5:30 p.m.
Proudly serving Caldwell, Dexter, Dublin, Dudley, East Dublin, Montrose, and Rentz
Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce
1200 Bellevue Avenue
P.O. Box 818
Dublin, GA 31040
(478) 272-5546 Fax: (478) 275-0811
Email: [email protected]
Visit our website:
www.dublin-georgia.com
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