November 2008
Chamber E-News
“Connecting our heritage with your future”
A monthly publication of the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce
On the Inside…
A Note from the President........3
Calendar of Events...................4
Leadership Pickens ...................5
Welcome New Members............6
Shop Pickens First Update.......7
Board Election Results...............8
A New Take on Tourism..........8
Upcoming Business After-Hours10
REMEMBER TO VOTE!
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
Polls Open 7am-7pm
Community Bank
of Pickens County
Sponsors the
Pickens County
Chamber of Commerce
Winter Ball
(Annual Dinner)
Saturday, January 24, 2009
6:00-10:00pm
6:00 - Hors d’oeuvres
(Sponsored by Trouts Beverage)
6:45 - Program
7:00 - Dinner & Dancing
at the
Historic Tate House
(Self-guided tours available during event)
Attire is Business Dress to Formal
(black tie optional)
Only 200 tickets to be sold!
$60.00 per person
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In an Effort to Help Small Businesses,
SBA Encourages Lenders to Offer Loan
Deferment Relief
WASHINGTON – In response to the financial crisis, the U.S. Small Business Administration
today announced it is strongly encouraging its participating 7(a) lenders and Certified Development companies to work with business borrowers to provide them with the flexibility they need
to keep their businesses running during these difficult economic times.
As access to credit and capital has tightened, many businesses face increased challenges
in meeting their financial obligations. This is especially true of small businesses hit hard by the
recent economic slowdown that are now unable to make payroll, or purchase essential inventory.
SBA is reminding participating lenders they have the authority on a case-by-case basis to
extend temporary payment relief for qualifying borrowers with 7(a) and 504 loans who are struggling to make their payments.
“The SBA is here to help small businesses during these difficult economic times. We are
encouraging our lending partners to follow suit by extending three-month payment deferments
on their SBA guaranteed loans to qualified borrowers who need relief,” said SBA Acting Administrator Sandy K. Baruah. “We recognize that small business owners are faced with challenging
decisions right now. By providing three-month deferments to qualifying borrowers who are
struggling, our lending partners can help small business owners free up the capital they need to
maintain their businesses.”
If a deferment longer than three consecutive monthly payments is needed for a loan,
borrowers can work directly with their lenders, who in turn will work closely with the SBA to
identify the best solution.
At the same time, the SBA is asking its lenders not to broadly call borrower loans due to
changing financial variables, such as fluctuations in personal credit scores, declining collateral
values, and reduced home equity, which are currently affected by the disruption in the financial
markets. The SBA has issued a notice that will be distributed widely to its lenders and 120 field
offices encouraging them to look at these cases individually and to work with individual borrowers in order to facilitate the longer term success of these small businesses.
For more information about all of the SBA’s programs for small businesses, visit the SBA’s
Web site at www.sba.gov. 
2nd Annual Night of Lights
December 5th 6-10pm
Again this year, the Jasper Merchants Association will turn Main Street in Jasper into a
celebration not to be missed! Night of Lights is designed to celebrate the Christmas season as well
as promote the revitalization and continued growth of downtown Jasper. Proceeds to benefit local
families in need this Christmas. For Sponsorship, Vendor, Parade, or Volunteer information please
contact Marie Nolan, Committee Chair at (770) 856-4076 or [email protected]. 
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A Note from the President…
or the second year in a row, Pickens County Chamber of Commerce has the opportunity to attend the Annual Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) Washington Fly-In held September 8-10, 2008. Along with myself
representing Pickens County were: Dr. Sanford Chandler, Appalachian Technical College;
Robert Jones, Pickens County Sole Commissioner; Gerry Nechvatal, Community Economic
Development Director; and Donna Torres, Regions Bank. Last year’s trip was good; but we
were “learning the ropes” since it was our first year. We went well prepared to “represent”
this year. During our three-day
trip: we participated in the Georgia
Chamber’s Congressional & Staff
Appreciation Reception; met with
Dr. Whit Ayres, President of Ayres,
McHenry & Associates and were
briefed on the current political
climate; met as a group with Rob
Engstrom, Vice President Political
Affairs and Federation Relations
with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; and were briefed on the
Chamber’s current stance on business issues then with both Senator Saxby Chambliss and
Senator Johnny Isakson for a legislative update.
Thanks to the arrangements of Dr. Chandler, the Pickens County group was able to
meet separately with both Senator Isakson and Senator Chambliss to discuss the issues the
Chamber Membership identified in the survey completed prior to our trip to Washington,
which identified our economy as the number one issue surrounding the difficulties we face in
Pickens County. It affects our standard of living, erodes our tax base, debilitates our economic opportunities, and removes our ability to maintain stability in our community. This, in turn,
affects the issues of concern voiced by our Chamber Membership. (Full details of the results
are available upon request.)
Our group also went on a tour of the White House and the Capitol building. Although
the trip was jammed with business, we were able to have fun, and with Donna, there is never
a dull moment. The Pickens County group enjoyed great fun, food, company and gained
wonderful information while in DC. We hope to be able to attend the 2009 DC Fly-In and
again gather input from the membership that would like to be heard in Washington! 
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Did you know…
You can become a Chamber Ambassador! The Ambassadors are the “Welcoming
Arms” of the Chamber and play a very important role to the Chamber. As an Ambassador,
you represent the Chamber Membership, your business and the community to the Pickens
County area. You are often the first community representative a new business owner meets to
welcome them to the community.
Since we value our Chamber Memberships, we strive to make them feel comfortable in
being involved at the Chamber. You were once a new member. You are very involved in decisions and ideas that are taken to the Board of Directors, as well as assisting Chamber staff
to evaluate programs and services being offered. While you are “welcoming” this member,
this also allows you the opportunity to present your business and how you might be able to
provide them assistance.
People do business with people they know and trust. What better way to get to know
someone than to provide them with useful ideas and tips about their membership that will
benefit their business? If you are interested in hearing more about the Ambassador program,
contact [email protected]. 
Chamber E-news is a monthly publication of the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce. All efforts have been made to check the accuracy of
the information included in this newsletter. The Chamber, its employees
or subcontractors shall not be held liable for any errors or omissions
contained within.
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Executive President
Our Chamber Staff
Executive President..... Denise M. Duncan
Administrative Assistant ...... Candy Mullis
Information Specialist ........ Karla Howard
Drugs Don’t Work .................Vicky Miller
Community Economic
Development Director . ... Gerry Nechvatal
Board of Directors
Jeff Downing, Chairman
Foothills IGA
Marty Callahan, Chairman-Elect
Marty Callahan State Farm Insurance
Jerrold Young, Past Chairman
Jasper Church of God
Donna Torres, Secretary
TorreSolutions.com, LLC
Charlie Messner, Treasurer
Sheryl Messner, CPA
Mike Ballew
Pickens County Schools
Dr. Sanford Chandler
Appalachian Technical College
Dave Garner
ETC3
Mary Ghorley
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
Angie Jones
Crescent Bank
Joanna Kearns
Century 21 - Lindsey & Pauley
Dawn Popadics
Carriage House Coffee Shop
Gary Reece
Jasper Banking Company
Jack Short
Trouts Beverages
Earl Whiteley
Crossfire Solutions
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Calendar of Events
All events listed on the calendar are not necessarily Chamber sponsored events and are provided solely
for informational purposes. The Chamber is not responsible for cancellations or changes with events.
November Membership
Breakfast
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:00am
Chamber Community Room
Doors Open & Breakfast Line Begins at 7:00am
7:15 - Invocation and Pledge
7:30 - Program Begins
Sponsored by ETC
Program:
“Citizen of the Year”
Catered by:
Woodbridge Inn
EVERYONE MUST RSVP BY
(Including those paid for the year)
5:00 pm Friday November 7th
Cost is $5.00
To make your reservation please call
(706) 692-5600 or
e-mail: [email protected]
November, 2008
Date & Time................ Event
Location
1st
6:30pm.................................PAR Fur Ball...............................Appalachian Technical College
3rd
7pm......................................Drug Prevention Community Forum................ PHS Auditorium
4th
9am......................................Chamber Ambassadors Retreat......................................................
6th
7am......................................Optimist Club of Jasper............................... Main Street Kitchen
5pm......................................PWPC Networking Dinner................................Sharp Mtn. Grill
6:30pm.................................Marble Valley Friends............................................Old Tate Gym
7th
5:30pm.................................Wines of the World Rotary Charity Event..................... Chamber
8th
10am....................................Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening.............. Cartersville Jewelry
11am....................................Taste of Pickens..........................Appalachian Technical College
11th
7am......................................Chamber Breakfast.........................Chamber Community Room
5pm......................................Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours........................ 61 Main
7pm......................................Reception Honoring Sheriff Wofford.......... Pickens County Jail
13th
7pm......................................Jasper Lions Club............................................Dunn’s Restaurant
14th
All Day................................Chamber Board Retreat..................................................................
18th
5pm......................................Business After Hours........... Burnt Mountain Trading Company
20th
7am......................................Optimist Club of Jasper................................Main Street Kitchen
27th
All Day................................Thanksgiving Day..............................................Chamber Closed
28th
All Day................................Chamber Closed.............................................................................
12 noon Wednesdays..........Rotary Club Meeting..................Appalachian Technical College
10am 1st Thursday..............Grief Group................................. GA Mt. Hospice Stancil Room
Chamber Save the Date
Saturday, January 24...........Chamber Winter Ball
Community Save the Date
December 2.........................Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center Open House
December 5.........................Night of Lights and Christmas Parade
Click here to see any calendar updates on our Website!
State Farm®
Providing Insurance and Financial Services
Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710
Parish Lowrie CPCU, Agent
746 W Church Street, Suite A
Jasper, GA 30143-1410
Bus 706 692 6920
www.parishlowrie.com
24 Hour Good Neighbor Service®
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Leadership Pickens
O
n Monday evening, October 6th the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce
welcomed 19 participants to the Class of 2009 Leadership Pickens at an
Orientation held at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.
The class was presented with the schedule for the next nine months and focused on
the various training modules that will be presented by the Fanning Institute of the
University of Georgia. The class will be participating in a two day Team Building/
Outdoor experience in Athens which will allow each of the class members the opportunity to get to know and establish personal profiles of their classmates.
We welcome the following leaders and future leaders to this year’s class: Lisa Angelisanti, Bent Tree Corporation; Brad Bledsoe, Affordable Home Inspections; Lindsey
Brownell, City of Jasper; Shelley Cantrell, Pickens County Board of Education;
Angela Culverhouse, Crescent Bank and Trust; Matthew Dunn, Community Bank of
Pickens County; Stacey Fields, Amicalola EMC John B. Foust, Jr., Georgia Power;
Mary Ghorley, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital; Karla Howard, Pickens County
Chamber; David Jacobs, Volunteer/Non-Profit Organization, Collaboration for Resiliency in Children; Michelle Logan, Community Bank of Pickens County; Carrie
McKinney, Allstate Financial Services; Gerry Nechvatal, Pickens County Chamber;
John D. Nicholson, Pickens County Government; Lou Ann Owens, Regions Bank;
Cassie Rasco, Jasper Banking Company; Christy Stewart, Pickens County Library;
and Freddy Walker, Lexington Precision. 
November
Ribbon Cuttings/
Open Houses
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
Saturday, November 8 • 10:00am
Cartersville Jewelry
302 Highway 515 South • Jasper
(Next to RaceTrac)
Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours
Tuesday, November 11 5:00-7:00pm
61 Main
61 Main Street • Jasper
Business After Hours
Tuesday, November 18 5:00-7:00pm
Burnt Mountain Trading Company
14 Mark Whitfield St. • Jasper
(Corner of Mark Whitfield and
Church St./Hwy. 53) 
Meet the 2008-2009 Class
of Youth Leadership Pickens
The 2008-2009 has kicked off this year’s Program
and are still in need of your support! With a goal of
$6,000 to fund this year’s program we are currently at
$1,615.00 with donations received from:
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An Eclectic Kitchen
Michael & Sherri Ballew
Crescent Bank
Stephen & Nancy Hammer
Knowpickens.com
Ardis & Charles McCain
Matt Moore
North Georgia Safety Training
Pickens County Builders Assoc.
Pickens Progress
Donna & Alberto Torres
United Community Bank
Please support this year’s program with a $10 donation! 
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Welcome Our New Members for October
61 Main
Amber Fountain
61 North Main Street
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-7289
[email protected]
www.61main.com
RESTAURANT
Restaurant.
Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.
Tom Hammerberg or Jeanne Hammerberg
P.O. Box 1569
14 Sammy McGhee Blvd #103
Jasper, GA 30143
(678) 454-3473 • Fax: (678) 454-3474
[email protected]
www.afaa.org
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
National Fire Alarm Industry AssociationNon Profit.
Accounting Solutions Plus, LLC
Elizabeth C. McKinnon
393 Valley View Vista
Jasper, GA 30143
(770) 598-3316
[email protected]
BOOKKEEPING
Bookkeeping.
American Bodyworks
Tim Bishop
10 Interstate Drive North, Suite 104
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 692-0333
[email protected]
FITNESS CENTERS
Fitness center.
Appalachian Monuments, LLC
Tammy Morris
2939 Highway 53 East
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 692-9452
[email protected]
MONUMENTS/CEMETERY
Installation of monuments, markers,
bronze, cleaning, gravel, death dates.
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BodyPlex of Jasper
Robb Mack or Isabella Mack
594 Noah Drive
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-5050 • Fax: (706) 253-5051
[email protected]
www.bodyplex.com
FITNESS CENTERS
Health & fitness center.
Brigham Enterprises, LLC
Ed Brigham
11388 Big Canoe
Jasper, GA 30143
6157 Blue Bell Circle
Big Canoe, GA 30143
(770) 893-9042
[email protected]
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Real estate investment, development, consulting, land, commercial.
Cartersville Jewelry Exchange
302 Highway 515 South
Jasper, GA 30143
251 Marketplace Blvd.
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 735-1779
[email protected]
www.cartersvillejewelry.com
JEWELERS/JEWELRY
Jewelry sales and related services.
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Center for Colon & Digestive Care/
Northside Medical Specialists
Chris Swafford
14 Sammy McGhee Blvd., Suite 201
Jasper, GA 30143
(770) 704-9499 • Fax: (770) 704-9754
[email protected]
PHYSICIANS/SURGEONS
Specializing in digestive health.
Full Circle Solutions, Inc.
Bob Waldrop
35 North Main Street, Suite A
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1051 • Fax: (706) 253-1054
[email protected]
www.fcsi.biz
RECYCLING
Coal combustion products management.
The Alley - Family Bowling Center
Melissa Dempsey
449 Industrial Blvd., #175
Ellijay, GA 30540
(404) 550-4978
[email protected]
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment.
TorreSolutions.com, LLC
Donna Torres
86 Ruger Court
Jasper, GA 30143
(678) 895-7599
[email protected]
www.torresolutions.com
BUSINESS SERVICES
Management & process consulting. 
Keep your directory up to date.
Just print this page out and place in
your directory to keep all member’s information close at hand.
E-Friendly Launch…
Shop Pickens First Members
Shop Pickens First
The Best $25 Investment You Can Make!
The Entrepreneur Friendly Committee of Pickens County, with
the support of the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce and
local government, launched a new community economic program
in September 2008. This article is the third in a series that you
will see over the coming weeks and months.
by Don Martin
T
he Shop Pickens First program is a new initiative of the Entrepreneur Friendly Initiative launched in the County in March 2008. The Shop Pickens First
program has the full support of local governments and the Pickens County
Chamber of Commerce, but its success or failure lies entirely with the individual
residents of the county. There will be an ongoing marketing campaign to enlighten
all residents of Pickens County of the importance of doing their part to Shop Pickens
First. By becoming a member of this program you are showing you are committed
to helping strengthen the Pickens County economy and making this a better place in
which to live and do business. You do not have to be a Chamber member to participate, all businesses in Pickens County are welcome to join. If you are a Chamber
member your membership fee is $25 and non-Chamber members is $50 to participate. This fee primarily covers the cost of printing the ad/coupon booklet.
Your membership in the Shop Pickens First program entitles you to:
• Receive a listing on the Shop Pickens First page of the Chamber
website. (Chamber members will have a live link to their website. Nonmembers will have a listing only.)
• Decal for store front or automobile
• Mention in articles
• Listing in Chamber newsletter the month you join the program (You
do not have to be a Chamber member for this benefit.)
• Tent cards to display at your place of business
• Third page ad/coupon in Visitors Guide to be published annually
and distributed to all visitor’s centers around the state of Georgia
and strategic locations throughout Pickens County.
We sincerely hope that you will consider joining the Shop Pickens First Program
today and commit to doing your part to strengthen the businesses in Pickens County
and improve our local economy. Contact Denise Duncan for more information at
(706) 692-5600. Click here to download application from website. 
• An Eclectic Kitchen
• Automotive Dent Specialist
• Burnt Mountain Trading Co.
• Chestatee State Bank
• Community Bank of Pickens County
• Destination Signs
• Foothills IGA Market
• Global Employment Solutions
• Jasper Drugs & Gifts
• Jasper United Methodist Church
• Julia Jorns, CPA
• Life in North Georgia
• Marble Valley Historical Society, Inc.
• NorthWest Salon
• Pickens County Progress
• Pied Piper Pest Control
• R & R Body Shop
• Ron Barnes Real Estate
• Sharptop Arts Association
• The Namedroppers
Thank you for your support!
2008-2009
Citizen of the Year
Maxine Moore
ifelong Pickens County resident,
Maxine Moore was named as the
2008-2009 Citizen of the Year. Maxine
is the owner of Moore Furniture. David
Gibson, Maxine’s nominator, stated in
his nomination, “Maxine has a huge heart
and loves Pickens County. She is an anchor of stability for so many people in
the community.” Maxine rode in the 28th
Annual Georgia Marble Festival Parade
and will have her portrait unveiled at the
November 11th Chamber breakfast. Congratulations to Maxine as well as the other two well deserving nominees, Jimmy
Swain and Von Hinton. 
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PWPC Social Gathering & Dinner in November
Please mark your calendar for Thursday November 6th
to join PWPC for dinner at 6:00pm!
The November meeting will be dinner at Sharp Mountain Grill. Social gathering at
5:00pm and dinner at 6:00pm. Dinner is on your own but we encourage you to come, invite a friend and enjoy a nice, relaxing dinner with a group of WONDERFUL women! If
you plan to attend, please RSVP to [email protected] no later than Wednesday, November 5th at 12:00 noon. 
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Haunted After Hours Mixer Was
A Wonderful Fright!
Renewals for
October
• Blinds By Design, LLC
• Brooks Hollow - Brooks Run Apartments
• C & K Paving Contractors, Inc.
• Elite Jewelry, LLC
• Julie Jorns, CPA, LLC
• Neighbors Pump Serivce
• Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
• Progressive Audiology
• Southern Directory Publishing
• State Farm - Parish Lowrie, CPCU
• Team Sales of North Georgia
• Timberland Cabinets
• Tyson Foods, Inc.
• Unique Marketing Concepts 
Thank you for your continued support!
Non-Renewals for
October, 2008
Below is list of businesses who have
notified the Chamber they would not be
renewing their membership or have gone out
of business. Please make note in your directory of this information.
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f you allowed yourself to get through the horrifying entrance to the Chamber of
Commerce on the afternoon of October 21st, you were in for a terrific surprise. The
Chamber hosted a Haunted After Hours Mixer, a networking event held every quarter.
The Chamber witches went all
out with fabulous decorations,
the food provided by Jasper Café
was spooktacular. Everyone
that attended had plenty of fried
green beans, sweet potato fries,
hot wings, nachos and lots of
desserts.
The networking tables
represented were: Community
Bank of Pickens County; Graphic
Innovations; Knowpickens.com;
North West Salon; UPS Store of
Jasper; and WYYZ 1490 AM.
“We appreciated the participation
at our table, and developed new
prospects,” says Bill Horton and Jimmy Swain of the UPS Store of Jasper. The Chamber
also had a “Shop Pickens First” table. The deadline for the ad is approaching, and the
Chamber is trying to encourage as many businesses as possible to sign up. We encourage
everyone to participate at our Winter After-Hours Mixer on February 17, 2009 from 5:007:00pm. 
Non-Renewing Members
• Chandler Graphics
• Complete Insurance Group
• Jasper Dive Center
• League of Women Voters
(Dawson & Pickens County)
• Oprandi Realty
Bought by MetroBrokers
• Preserve at Sharp Mountain
• Skeeter’s Catering
• Three Sisters Coffeehouse & Dessert Bar
Bought by 61 Main
• Unity Christian Church
• Wind Hill Alpaca Farm 
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Pickens Animal Rescue
Pet of the Month
Daisy is an adult female boxer mix that is an incredible
family dog. She is housebroken, loyal, friendly, gets along
with other dogs and weigh approximately 45 lbs. Daisy has
been spayed, microchipped, current on all heathcare and
would love to be part of your family. She really enjoys going
for rides in the car and would make a great companion.
She is part of our “Porch Pet Program” which means her
adoption fee has been waived since she has been in our care
over one year. For information on adopting Daisy, please
contact Pickens Animal Rescue at (706) 692-2772 or email
her foster dad Brian at [email protected] to set up a
time to meet her. 
2009 Board of Directors Results
With ten wonderful Board of Director nominees, choosing only five had to have
been difficult for the Chamber Membership, but the final results are in; and we are
pleased to announce the new Board of Director members for 2009 term:
• Regina Camp, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
• Dave Garner, ETC
• Mike King, Bent Tree
• Don Martin, Torrey Mountain Properties
• Phyllis Pool, Appalachian Technical College
Several comments made by the new Board Members included: Phyllis, “I am
honored to be selected as a member of the Pickens County Chamber Board of Directors, and it will be my pleasure to serve with this outstanding group. The Chamber
is moving in a very positive direction, and it is my hope that I will be able to assist
in continuing this momentum. I appreciate the confidence that has been placed in
me and am excited about the challenges ahead.”; Dave, “As we begin a new year,
I look forward to promoting our community and hope to bring value to the current
board and its membership. I am pleased to be a part of such a hard-working group
of individuals who truly care about Pickens County.”; Regina, “I am humbled by the
opportunity to once again serve on the Chamber Board. The growth that we will continue to experience in this County can only be enhanced by good, strong leadership.
I believe that this Board of Directors and Chamber Staff are up to the challenge and
look forward to serving with them.”; Mike, “I can’t wait to get started.”; Don, “I appreciate your vote of confidence and I look forward to working through our Chamber
to help build a stronger, sounder Pickens County.”
These individuals will be attending a New Member Orientation as well as an all
day Board Retreat in November. They will officially take office January 1, 2009. The
Pickens County Chamber of Commerce thanks all of the nominees and appreciates
their willingness to serve. 
Regina Camp
Piedmont
Mountainside
Hospital
Dave Garner
ETC
Mike King
Bent Tree
Community
A New Take On Tourism
Tourism is an important component of a comprehensive economic development
strategy. Various committees and groups in Pickens County have done an excellent
job of cataloging attractions and events, as well as creating strategic plans. In today’s
economic environment it is very important to turn this work into increased tourism
dollars that will create more jobs in addition to more money for the community. To
support this goal, the Chamber of Commerce and Committee Chair Earl Whitely are
in the final stages of a plan to revitalize the Tourism Committee that will function under the direction of Community Economic Development Director, Gerry Nechvatal.
According to Mr. Nechvatal, “The objective is to create a lean, highly motivated
group with members that have the time and dedication to put great ideas into action.”
This reënergized Chamber Committee will begin meeting monthly at a regular date
and time to be announced. Much work will likely be required outside of these hours
and suggested members are currently under review. Mr. Nechvatal also states, “The
team we need will have diverse skill sets and varied backgrounds but all should have
a strong desire to work collaboratively for positive results that are in the best interest
of Pickens County.”
Executive President Denise Duncan is pleased that Chamber of Commerce has a
leading role in this initiative and has appointed Karla Howard to the committee. Per
Ms. Duncan, “With Karla’s ability and previous work on developing the Tourism section of the Chamber’s web site, she is well suited to make a significant impact to the
success of this effort.” 
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Torrey Mountain
Properties
Phyliis Pool
Appalachian
Technical College
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Burnt Mountain Trading Company
Hosts Upcoming Business After Hours
Please welcome new business and new member, Burnt Mountain Trading
Company, as they host a Business After Hours on November 18th at 5:00pm. Burnt
Mountain Trading Company is located at 14 Mark Whitfield Street behind Jasper
Drugs and Gifts. This is Burnt Mountain Trading Company’s second location. Owners Royce Haley and Byron Hamilton opened Canton Street Market 4 years ago in
downtown Roswell. Haley said it was time to try a store in Jasper.
“We live up here and drive through Jasper almost every day, I think
Jasper is ready for a store like ours [in Roswell].”
Burnt Mountain Trading Company has a vast array of merchandise including: antiques and new furniture; rugs; new and estate
jewelry; a Jasper exclusive on Fenton Glass and Trapp Candles;
collegiate items from nine Southeast colleges; cabin décor; garden
accessories; and much much more! They will soon be featuring an
artist collaboration called Elements of Art.
Please come and welcome this new business. There will be
food and drinks. You can do some early Christmas shopping and
enjoy networking at the Burnt Mountain Trading Company. 
61 Main Hosts Upcoming
Business After Hours
61 Main, Jasper’s first “farm to table” dining experience, will be hosting a
Business After Hours following their ribbon cutting on November 11th from 5:007:00pm. 61 Main gets its name from it’s location at 61 North Main Street, almost
directly across the street from the Courthouse.
61 Main is a new restaurant that supports local farmers, and spins a healthy take
on Southern comfort food. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch,
food to go, beer, wine and spirits. They would like you to also join them on Monday
nights for football and bar snacks.
Please come on November 11th to enjoy some food and
wine samplings, and welcome a new restaurant providing
a soulful new spin on food in Jasper. For more information
about 61 Main you can contact them at (706) 253-7289 or
visit their website at www.61main.com. 
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