Events for October 2014

Bartow Business Women Steering Committee

Eggs and Issues is held on the first Thursday of each month. We have a breakfast that is sponsored by different members. There is a speaker and some time for networking. Please RSVP to Cheryl Hyde by the Tuesday before the meeting.

Ribbon Cutting: Darrah Photo
Thursday, October 2
11:30 AM

Sponsored by: Goodwill, Must Ministries, BCCCA, Clarence Brown Conference Center, Chattahoochee Technical College, Georgia Highlands College and the Georgia Department of Labor
 
For questions about the event, call Angela Royal at 404-273-0938.

 

Thursday Night Football

FREE ADMISSION

October 2 at 8:30 PM

Rally Volleyball Beach Pavilion at LakePoint Sports

Drinks • Snacks • Good Times

Youth Leadership Bartow

Tranquility House- Domestic Violence Center is hosting their 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. 4 man team, Lauderdale scoring and all drives from the white tee.

October First Friday in Downtown Cartersville
Kid’s activities, corn hole tournament, various food and beverage vendors

CARTERSVILLE – The Cartersville Downtown Development Authority invites you to the October First Friday event, “College Tailgate.” Sponsored by Academy Sports and Outdoors, the event will take place on Friday, October 3rd, at Friendship Plaza in historic downtown Cartersville.

Sport your favorite college football team attire at this FREE event that will start at 5 PM with a few kid’s activities, including a coloring contest, sidewalk chalk, and several activities provided by Academy. Food and adult beverages will be provided by The City Cellar & Loft. The Tom & Chad show will be providing music throughout the night from 6-9 PM. There will be a single elimination corn hole tournament consisting of fifteen teams of two people. There is a $25 registration fee to be a part of this tournament. If interested, register and pay by cash or check at the Cartersville Welcome Center at the Train Depot. The first 15 teams who submit their application and payment will be accepted.

“We are very excited about the October First Friday, and feel it will be a great evening for families to come out and enjoy music, food and fun,” said Special Events Coordinator Hollie Duncan. “Our children’s activities have been a great success so far and we are expecting them to only get better. We are looking forward to having other downtown businesses join us in the Plaza. Also, don’t forget to stop by a few of the Downtown shops and restaurants that will be open until 8 PM or later.”

Those interested in purchasing beer or wine during the First Friday event must show proof of age and pay $5 cash to receive a drinking cup, wristband, and ticket for one free drink. Identification must be presented for each adult beverage purchased, and refill costs will vary depending on beverage of choice, cash only. No drinks will be permitted outside the Festival Zone, which will be marked by event fencing, and encompass all of Friendship Plaza and Public Square. Coolers will not be permitted.

For additional information, visit www.downtowncartersville.org or call 770.607.3480.

Best of the Wurst Octoberfest ...please join us !

- Saturday, October 4, 5:00-9:00 pm 
- Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse in Euharlee -- voted Best Restaurant in Bartow County
- $15 for all you can eat bratwurst, knackwurst and chicken schnitzel -- and kids 10 and under FREE with a paid adult 
- Non-alcoholic beverages included
- German beer specials will also be available for purchase
- Live music -- Lewis Mountain Ramble Band

Manufacturers' Appreciation Planning Committee

Open House and Special Announcement
Tuesday, October 7, 2014

217 South Erwin Street, Cartersville, GA 30120

Simonton Financial Associates would like for you to join us to celebrate with a Special Announcement precisely at 4:30 PM and open house from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Appetizers provided.

Kindly RSVP by October 1 to 770-386-5900 or kellie@simontonfinancial.com
 

8 AM - 5 PM

The Small Business Council of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Lunch and Learn, facilitated by Matt Pearce with the Small Business Development Center.

Does it seem like everything is on Social Media now? Are you feeling over-whelmed by the amount of information there is with Social Media? This class covers current social media marketing trends from start to finish. We will start with the basics of Social Media and progress with each session.

This Introduction to Social Media Program is an overview program targeting managers and decision makers. The program addresses what social media is and how businesses can use it. Unlike other social media courses, we do not try to convince you that you must be using social media. Rather, this social media program gives you the tools and knowledge you need to make that decision for yourself. The class introduces social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Social Media Part 1
1.Overview: Review all the different options and which are good for certain businesses.
2.Which site(s) should you be on and why?
3.How you can utilize the sites for your business.
Date: September 12
Time: 11am-1pm

Social Media Part 2
1.Learn how to set up pages for various sites.
2.Learn how to change Facebook Tabs and resize images for different Social Media Platforms.
3.Developing Effective Social Media Post.
Date: October 10
Time: 11am-1pm

Social Media Part 3
1.Developing a Social Media Plan
2.Determining Goals and Successes
3.Choosing Tools and Services
   1.Google Alerts
4.Social Media Best Practices
Date: November 14
Time: 11am-1pm
 

Program fee: $90.00/whole series or $35/program 
Location: Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce
Online pre-registration is required.

Register online at www.romesbdc.org or call the office at 706-622-2006 for further information.

Ribbon Cutting: Glamor Photique & Diva Party Studios LLC.
Friday, October 10th
4:30 pm

A taste of Germany without leaving home! Join us for the October 10 Wine Tasting -- 6:00 pm and only $10 per adult. Oompah!

Please also join us for dinner, you can order from the menu during the wine tasting. Here's a link to our menu:
http://www.johnnymitchellssmokehouse.com/menu.html

You are cordially invited...

October 11, 2014
6:30 PM

Celebrate!  The Cartersville Country Club Turns 60 This Year!

All past and present members are invited to attend our 60 Year Club Reunion.  We will be honoring the Charter Members.

$30 per person inclusive - Includes champagne reception and Hors d'oeuvres. Tickets must be purchased in advance as space in limited!  A cash bar will be available.

RSVP by October 8th to christine@cartersvillecountryclub.com or 770-382-4882.

Devilray Cheer & Gymnastics Golf Tournament
October 13, 2014
Cartersville Country Club

View the sponsorship form.
 

Small Business Council Meeting

Ribbon Cutting: Williams QB Advisory
Thursday, October 16, 2014
11:30 AM

Bartow Family Resources Annual Fundraising Banquet at Tellus Museum

Bartow Family Resources presents their annual fundraising dinner, “Night of Life” at Tellus, on Thursday, October 16, at 6:30pm. Join Congressman-elect Barry Loudermilk, pro-life speaker Christy Satterfield, and Passion City Worship collective for this 25th anniversary celebration. Bartow Family Resources is a pregnancy, parenting, and relationship center. The event is free, however, attendees are asked to RSVP to events@bartowfamilies.com, or call 470-315-0777. Table sponsorship is also available.

Belk Gives on the Go Mobile Mammography

Join us on the road to victory!

When it comes to breast cancer, early detection saves lives.  That's why we have teamed up with Charlotte Radiology to create BelkGives on the Go mobile Mammography Center, which provides free breast cancer screenings and education to our communities throughout the Southeast.

Exams performed by Charlotte Radiology, www.CharlotteRadiology.com.  To make an appointment, call 855.655.BMMC.  The Mammography Center will be at Belk Main Street Shopping Mall on October 17th and 18th.

Belk.com/Pink or Facebook.com/Belk/events

Belk Gives on the Go Mobile Mammography

Join us on the road to victory!

When it comes to breast cancer, early detection saves lives.  That's why we have teamed up with Charlotte Radiology to create BelkGives on the Go mobile Mammography Center, which provides free breast cancer screenings and education to our communities throughout the Southeast.

Exams performed by Charlotte Radiology, www.CharlotteRadiology.com.  To make an appointment, call 855.655.BMMC.  The Mammography Center will be at Belk Main Street Shopping Mall on October 17th and 18th.

Belk.com/Pink or Facebook.com/Belk/events

Downtown Cartersville Prepares for Cartersville Bluegrass & Folk Festival
Full day event of bluegrass and folk music, and a kids’ corner

CARTERSVILLE, GA – Cartersville Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Program are finalizing plans for the second annual Cartersville Bluegrass & Folk Festival, scheduled for Saturday, October 18, in downtown Cartersville. This all-day festival will feature two stages of entertainment including bluegrass and folk music, as well as a kids’ area, complete with various games and activities. Held from 11 AM to 9 PM, the event is open to the public and free of charge.

Musical entertainment will consist of 13 bands on two stages. Entertainment will begin at 11:30 AM on the Main Stage, which will be located in Friendship Plaza next to the Train Depot. Entertainment will begin at 12 PM at the Firehouse Stage, sponsored by Cohutta Fishing Company, which will be in the bay of the old fire station next to City Hall. Both stages will feature a mix of bluegrass and folk bands, with a new band performing in one hour increments until the headliners perform.

While many local and regional performers will provide musical entertainment throughout the afternoon, Cartersville Main Street is excited to have two great headliners for this years’ event. The Little Roy and Lizzy Show will be the Main Stage Headliner, beginning their performance at 5:30 PM. Little Roy, of the legendary Lewis Family, has won numerous awards as Entertainer and for his banjo playing. Lizzy Long has also been recognized for her strong vocals and fiddle playing. Headlining the Firehouse Stage at 7:00 PM is Rolling Nowhere, who has been described as a Psychedelic Junkyard Roots band. Their sound combines Classic Country, Old Timey Folk, Blues Roots and Psychedelic Rock n Roll. Check out the complete lineup, as well as bios of all the bands, at www.cartersvillebluegrass.com and be on the lookout for posters, t-shirts, event program guides and other marketing material provided by Lara J Designs.

The Kids’ Corner, sponsored by Coosa Valley Credit Union, will be held in the parking lot next to the fountain in downtown Cartersville from 12-5 PM. The Kids’ Corner will feature a variety of crafts, activities and games for children to enjoy. For children 12 and under, there will be an opportunity to design their own train conductor hat, attempt to catch a fish, have their face painted, work off some energy in a bounce house, or leave their mark painting a wooden train. A People’s Choice Coloring Contest will also be held, and fun prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Cartersville Bluegrass & Folk Festival would not be possible without the financial contributions of all our sponsors. We would like to give a special thank you to Cohutta Fishing Company, Coosa Valley Credit Union, Lara J Designs, Johnny on the Spot, Fusion Dance Company, Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Bartow History Museum, and Hotel Meeting Match, LLC. Sponsorships for the event are still available.

Be sure to check the website, www.cartersvillebluegrass.com often for updates and news on the Cartersville Bluegrass & Folk Festival, or call 770-607-3480.

Finance Committee Meeting

Members and nonmembers are welcome to come to receive free nutrition information and body fat testing, free injury screenings by PT Solutions and featuring products by Rodan and Fields Dermatologists.

Ribbon Cutting: Bartow County Board of Election & Registration    
Tuesday, October 21st
11:30 AM
 

Budget and Finance Workshop

October 21, 6 PM - 8 PM
Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville Campus, Room 130

In today’s changing economy, having an accurate and realistic budget is critical to your organization’s success.  In this workshop, you will be introduced to the key components of understanding and developing a working budget.

• Identify budgeting basics, including basic budget and finance terminology
• Steps in the budget process
• Discuss different types of budgets
• Compare and contrast different budgeting methods
• Discuss the budget management process.

Fee is $29.  For further information on any class or to register, please call George White at 678-872-8240 or email gwhite@highlands.edu.

- Saturday, October 25 5:00 to 8:00 pm
- Family Friendly, not scary
- Tours start at the Old Library, 108 Covered Bridge Road
- Tours leave every 15 minutes, with the last tour leaving at 8:00 pm
- $5 Tickets, children 10 and under FREE with a paid adult
- Tickets can be purchased at Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse, the Euharlee History Museum, or at the door

• This is a family friendly event, not a scary ghost tour.
• Quite a bit of walking – at times on gravel -- so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
• The Old Library, Euharlee History Museum and Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse all are on Covered Bridge Road in Euharlee. From Euharlee Road going west turn LEFT on to Covered Bridge Road and you will find us!
• Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse makes great grilled cheese sandwiches and many other delicious options – please plan to have dinner with us.

Questions, call:

Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse 770-383-3383
Euharlee History Museum 770-607-2017

Government Affairs meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month to hear from someone who has particular insight in an angle of the economic growth and development of our business community.

This week's speaker is Elmer Stancil. He is the government relations and policy director at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the state's lead governmental organization for promoting, marketing and supporting economic growth. Mr. Stancil serves as a liaison between the department and state, local, and federal governments. He is an advocate on behalf of the economic development community including the global commerce, film and tourism industries. He is responsible for identifying legislative opportunities and challenges as well as policy solutions for positive economic growth in Georgia. Elmer joined the department in April 2007 and has previously held positions with GDEcD in the Commissioner's Office as well as the Global Commerce division. 

Before joining GDEcD, Elmer worked at the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) where he served on the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Georgia Restaurant Association. He also worked with the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association during past Legislative Sessions.

A native of Watkinsville, Georgia, Elmer holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Georgia. 

Light Breakfast will be served.

September 8 – Linda Owens Rollins Child Development Center/Mentor Bartow
September 22 - Canceled
October 13 – Todd Rehm, GApundit.com
October 27 – Georgia Department of Economic Development, Elmer Stancil
November 10 – Quarterly Luncheon - no meeting
November 24 – Kelly Howerton, Red Top Mountain
December 8 -
December 22 -

Ribbon Cutting: FRESH DONUTS    
Monday, October 27th
11:00 AM

Executive Committee Meeting

Blood Drive sponsored by Blood Assurance and the Bartow Business Women

Bartow Business Women Luncheon

Veterans Job Fair

Tuesday, October 28
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Georgia Highlands College - Cartersville Campus
5441 Highway 20, NE

Featuring businesses such as Mohawk and more.  View the event flyer.

Bartow Young Professionals
Sponsored by Edward Jones, Lara J Designs, and State Farm

October 28th
5:30 pm - 8:00 PM

Mellow Mushroom, 2nd Floor

Wear your best Halloween costume for a chance to win the BYP costume contest!  Featuring Appetizers, Pizza & Drink Specials.

FREE EVENTS HELP INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS
Cartersville, GA; October 17, 2014:   Cartersville Medical Center’s certified navigator will host a kick-off event and free Affordable Care Act enrollment seminars beginning October 28.  The deadline for enrollment is February 15, 2015.
 
Jennifer Lunk, Cartersville resident and former teacher, is a federal and state-certified navigator who provides the following assistance:

• Explains what insurance is and why it’s needed
• Provides education and outreach in the community
• Helps with enrollment through Marketplace
• Answers questions pertaining to the choices available

 
Lunk can help individuals find out if they qualify for lower cost coverage, explain choices and choose the insurance plan that is best for the individual and his/her family.  “I don’t work for an insurance company; my only job is to help you,” said Lunk.  According to Lunk, those who are currently enrolled are encouraged to attend one of the seminars this year.  “I want to provide them with any updates and make sure they are receiving the correct tax credits.”
 
The service is free and available at Cartersville Medical Center by appointment.
 
Open Enrollment begins on November 15.  “February 15th is the last day to sign up for health insurance,” says Lunk.  To encourage individuals to learn more about their health insurance options and for one-on-one enrollment assistance, Lunk is offering an informational kickoff and free enrollment seminars before the February 15th deadline:

• Tuesday, October 28, 5:30 – 7 p.m.:  Informational Kick-Off (presentation, questions & answers, appointments made)
• Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.:  Open Enrollment Day (free enrollment assistance provided by certified navigators)
• Wednesday, December 10, 5 – 8 p.m.:  Free Enrollment Assistance
• Monday, January 12, 5-8 p.m.:  Free Enrollment Assistance
• Monday, February 9, 5-8 p.m.:  Final Enrollment Event before deadline

*All events will be located in the classrooms on the first floor at Cartersville Medical Center
 
For those who cannot attend one of the seminars, Lunk encourages individuals to visit her office at Cartersville Medical Center.  “Or, you may enroll online at HealthCare.gov or call 800.319.2596 to get help as you shop, compare and apply for health insurance online,” said Lunk.
 
To register for the free seminar, call MedLine at 800.242.5662.  For more information or to schedule an appointment for enrollment assistance, call Jennifer Lunk at 770.382.1530 ext. 1198.
 
About Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville Medical Center is a 112-bed acute care hospital, Chest Pain Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center and Gold Seal Inpatient Diabetes program accredited by the Joint Commission.  Cartersville Medical was named a Top Performing Hospital in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by the Joint Commission based upon key quality measures and named to the “Top Small Hospitals” list by Georgia Trend magazine in 2012.  The Breast Imaging Center of Excellence at The Women’s Center provides mammography services that are gold seal accredited by the American College of Radiology.  The Hope Center, a regional, Commission on Cancer approved cancer treatment facility, is conveniently located on the hospital campus and provides over 4,000 treatments with over 300 new patients per year from a ten county region. 
 
 
For more information about programs and services offered at Cartersville Medical Center or The Hope Center, call MedLine at (800) 242-5662 or visit www.cartersvillemedical.com.

Board of Directors Meeting

Fall 2014
Career and College Expo

October 29, 2014
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chattahoochee Technical College
North Metro Campus, Bldgs 100/A, 200/B, 300/C
5198 Ross Road
Acworth, GA 30102

Open to ALL Job Seekers!
Over 75 employers and transfer colleges combined.  Bring plenty of resumes. Dress professionally. Visit the LinkedIn booth for a professional headshot!

For additional information, please contact CTC Career Services at careersvcs@chattahoocheetech.edu

Please join Congressman-Elect Barry Loudermilk for

Rep. Christian Coomer's
5th Annual Salute to Veterans

Thursday, October 30, 2014
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Red Top Mountain State Park
Group Shelter #2
50 Park Marina Road
Cartersville, GA

Along with:
Georgia Veterans Association
Adairsville High School JROTC
Etwoah Valley Young Marines
Vietnam Veterans of Bartow County

Live Music from The Cherokee Cut-Ups
And barbeque by Scott's Walk-Up Barbeque

There is no charge to attend and any contributions received will support local veteran and military charities. Please make checks payable to Georgia Veterans Association, Inc.