At a news conference at Regions Bank in downtown Gainesville, Board Chair Anthony Dye noted there there are a number of companies, including 1st National Bank of Gainesville (now Regions Bank) and City Ice Company that have participated in all fifty-five campaigns.
Campaign Chair Cooper Embry recognized the Cornerstone Companies, those companies who completed early campaigns and are the "cornerstone" of this year's efforts.
They are:
Alexis de Tocqueville Society & Leadership Circle Members
Atlanta Gas Light
Branch Bank & Trust
Harris Calorific
The Longstreet Clinic
McGarity's Business Products
Morgan Keegan & Company
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
Regions Bank
SunTrust Bank
United Way of Hall County Board of Directors & Staff
To date, these companies have pledged $610,857, or 35% of the $1,750,000 goal.
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