Local Business News

Edward Jones financial advisor Beth Baldwin of Gainesville recently attended a conference hosted by the company.

Tanger Outlets in Commerce recently showed its thanks and support to several area public safety agencies.

Representing Future Farmers of America chapters (FFA) and 4-H clubs from Banks, Barrow, Franklin, Hall, Jackson, Madison and Oglethorpe counties, 56 young people gathered to compete for awards, ribbons and cash prizes in the 2016 Jackson Electric Membership Corporation’s 47th Annual Quality Beef Show.

The Georgia Cooperative Council recently announced that Mr. Frank Coker is the recipient of their Georgia Cooperative Council Distinguished Cooperator Award for 2016.

United Community Bank is honoring six individuals and nine United teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2015.

The Greater Hall Chamber’s VISION 2030 Board of Directors will host a Blue Zone Community Summit on Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 pm at the Brenau Downtown Center.

U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a significant figure of the American civil rights movement, will appear for a public presentation at Brenau University’s Gainesville campus next week.

The Rotary Club of Hall County has made a $1,000 contribution to Shelter Box.

The Greater Hall Chamber’s South Hall Business Coalition will meet on Tuesday, February 16 from 8-9am featuring an update on Lanier Christian Academy, 5285 Strickland Road, Flowery Branch GA 30542.

The City of Suwanee is already thinking about spring; the city is taking applications now for vendors for its Farmers Market and Food Truck Fridays.