The Velo Vineyard - Gordon County Chamber of Commerce

25 YEARS
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NEWS OF THE GORDON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
"Making Gordon County a Better Place to Live and Work!"
NOVEMBER 2010
Volume 40 No. 11
The Velo Vineyard
Hosts December Business After Hours
Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at 106 N. Wall Street
RSVP by 12/01/10 at 706-625-3200 or email: [email protected]
The Velo Vineyard, located at 106 North Wall Street in the heart of downtown Calhoun, is a unique venue
currently housing three businesses: Events at The Velo, Wall Street Catering, and Cherokee Cycles. Whether you’re
planning a business or social function or making catering arrangements, looking for top quality bicycles, biking
accessories or cycling event information, the Velo is your one-stop powerhouse.
Jackie Palazzolo and Monica Pierson (404-291-0439 or 770-548-5322) are the contacts for Events at The Velo.
This team provides tailored event planning including professional organization and attention to detail that will take
your event from an idea to a reality. They organize wedding showers, engagement and birthday parties, anniversary
celebrations, private dinners or company functions. Whatever the event, The Velo will take all the stress off your
shoulders so you can enjoy yourself as much as your guests.
There’s no such thing as a party without food, and David Burton (770-548-4840) operates Wall Street Catering
from The Velo, so you can make arrangements for anything from a simple buffet to an elegant meal which makes
it easy to work with Events at The Velo and pull off the party of the year. Trey Pierson offers complete DJ service
with a wide variety of music to add even more fun to your event.
Marcus Palazzolo (404-293-0439) is the primary contact for
Cherokee Cycles, bringing years of cycling experience to the
table. Cherokee Cycles offers everything a shopper needs to
start or continue cycling--equipment sales and repair services,
accessories and information.
Winter hours at the The Velo Vineyard are Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information about
The Velo Vineyard, please call 404-291-0439 or 770-548-5322.
Ribbon Cuttings
A ribbon cutting was held for American Red Cross Certified
Nurse Assistant Training Program, 309 Court Street, Calhoun, GA
30701, 706-629-4510, on October 7. The Red Cross curriculum
provides individuals with exceptional clinical training that helps
students master practical, academic and social skills necessary
to be a successful nurse assistant offering compassionate care
at local nursing homes and skilled nursing centers.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Stella Williams Bailey
105 Hillcrest Drive
Calhoun, GA 30701
706-629-0905
Red Bud Chiropractic
& Wellness Center
Dr. Monique Headrick
Sequoyah Village Shopping Center
440 Red Bud Road, NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
706-629-0708
Stage 4 Designs
Daniel Hall, Owner
107 Court Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
706-625-3011
The Tanning Zone
Amy Mendez, Owner
1332 U.S. 41 South, Suite 1
Calhoun, GA 30701
678-848-6190
Vend-More Refreshment Services
Trammell Scott, President
1283 Veterans Drive
Dalton, GA 30721
706-278-4653
Anderson Quality Automotive, 1290 Curtis Parkway, Calhoun,
GA 30701, 706-383-8841, held a ribbon cutting on October
28. Owners Ron and Shayne Anderson are proud to open
Calhoun’s one stop auto care center for oil change, lube
service, brake repair, tire and wheel sales and car washes.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS FROM
09/29/10 TO 11/08/10
AT&T Georgia
Blue Sky Ag Marketing
Brumlow Mills, Inc.
CNA Nursing School of Calhoun
Floyd Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation
Floyd Urgent Care - Calhoun
Friends of Calhoun/Gordon County Library
Gordon’s Cleaning Service
Congressman Tom Graves
Michael King Construction
Lawnscapes Northwest
LOTSOFCARPET.COM
North Georgia Home Health/Amedisys
NorthSide Bank of Calhoun
Northwest Georgia Regional Fair
Randstad Staffing Service
Santek Environmental/Waste Services of Georgia
Sequoyah Garden Club
Sweet Assumptions; A Candy Bouquet Franchise
Thomas Funeral Home
Uncle Dom's Market, Deli & Catering
Christmas Open House
Win A Shopping Spree!
There’s Always Something Going On at the
A&B Publishing & Design • Calhoun-Gordon Arts Council
Friends • Dawg Pound Sports and Grill
Gordon County Chamber of Country
Commerce!
DiPrima’s Shoes • Donna’s Hallmark
Fitness First of Calhoun • Goody’s
In-Focus Studio, Inc.
• JD’s Place
Caféthe end
The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will unveil a brand new, custom-designed
website
before
Jonesies Gifts and More • Merle Norman Cosmetics
of the year, so look for important announcements in December.
MetroPCS • Mulkey’s Menswear and Tuxedo Rental
Prime Outlets • Reese’s Fashion Gallery
The Fitting Room • Tot Roost & Teens
Wall Street Trading Company
And Keep It In The County 2011 is on the way!
The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce will continue its
local shopping initiative, encouraging citizens and Chamber
members to Stop and Shop in Gordon County during the
holiday season and throughout the year. Look for the new
campaign launch in December!
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Business Expo Booth Winner
Candy Bouquet, owned and operated by Dean
and Karen Obendorf, won “Best Booth” at the
Small Business Development Committee’s Annual
Business Expo on October 14, 2010. Their bright,
colorful display featured a candy buffet and earned
them a free booth at the 2011 Business Expo.
New Director Of Convention
And Visitors Bureau
Gordon County Chamber
of Commerce President
Jimmy
Phillips
has
announced that Sue Ellen
Harbour Clyatt has joined
the organization as its
Director of Convention
and Visitors Bureau. “Sue
Ellen is going to be a real asset to the Chamber,
coming to us with years of experience in sales,
marketing and promotions.”
A native of Calhoun, Ms. Clyatt recently returned
to Gordon County after years in Valdosta, Georgia
and Nashville, Tennessee. Her experience includes
working in sales and promotions in radio and
television. Sue Ellen produced and hosted her
own mid-day weekly television show “Southern
Lifestyles” and went on to manage WFXU in
Valdosta. After moving to Atlanta, she worked for
the marketing company, Grey Global, Atlanta.
Ms. Clyatt will be responsible for increasing tourism
efforts on behalf of Calhoun and Gordon County. She will support the Chamber’s CVB Committee
and will work closely with the hospitality industry.