Young Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals <strong>of</strong> <strong>Rome</strong>Stan Foxworthy <strong>of</strong> Foxworthy Studios, Inc.talks with David Lembeck, <strong>Rome</strong> Braves, andTanya Jett, Communities in Schools, at YoungPr<strong>of</strong>essionals <strong>of</strong> <strong>Rome</strong>. The event was hosted atOld Havana Cigar Company and co-sponsored by333 on Broad. The program featured pr<strong>of</strong>essionalphotographer Stan Foxworthy.Business After HoursRebecca Cuthbertson, Skin Cancer and CosmeticDermatology Center, and Joan Crumley, Brownand Brown Insurance <strong>of</strong> Georgia, Inc., chat overfood at February’s Business After Hours. Theevent was hosted by Coosa Country Club.Employment Law UpdateRenewalsJANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 28Alliant Health Plans, Inc.Aramark - Berry CollegeAshton StaffingBelk, Inc.Branson Machinery, LLCCaldwell Printing Co.Comfort SuitesCoosa Steel Corp.Coosa Valley Home Health an Amedisys CompanyDomino’s PizzaEnforcement Technologies InternationalEtowah Insurance Group, Inc.Georgia PowerGeorgia Power Plant HammondHardy Realty & DevelopmentHelbing Builders, Inc.Heritage Automotive GroupHorizon Bay - Retirement LivingIn-Touch Computer ServicesKnight’s JewelersMcRae, Stegall, Peek, Harman,Smith & Manning, LLPMuller, Richard L., Jr., DDS, PCOTR Wheel EngineeringPr<strong>of</strong>essional Screening & Information (PSI)Ledbetter Properties, Inc.Ranger Consulting, Inc.Rocky Mountain Hydroelectric PlantRom-Com, Inc.<strong>Rome</strong> Industrial Cleaning Service, LLC<strong>Rome</strong> News-TribuneRudert Senior Advisory & Consulting Services, LLCSamples Investments, LLC dba Murphy Business &Financial Corp - GASanta Fe Cattle Co.Schroeder’s New Deli - DowntownDr. Harlan StarrSunTrust Bank, Northwest GeorgiaToles, Temple & WrightTravel LeadersUncle John’s Bar-B-QWachovia CorporationWaste IndustriesWKNG - King Country AM 1060World Hi Fi’s Home StoreNew MembersDomestic Violence Task ForceMr. Rex Hussman(706) 232-34081513 Dean Street<strong>Rome</strong>, GA 30161ORGANIZATIONEdible ArrangementsMr. Ketki Patel(706) 235-0711315 Riverside Pkwy.Suite 150<strong>Rome</strong>, GA 30161www.ediblearrangements.comGIFT BASKETSThe GarageMs. Nancy Knight(706) 291-28181321 Martha Berry Blvd.<strong>Rome</strong>, GA 30165www.thegaragerome.comAUTOMOBILE REPAIRS & SERVICEJohnny’s New York Style PizzaMr. Robert Blumberg(706) 232-6555233 Broad Street<strong>Rome</strong>, GA 30161RESTAURANTSmarter ClinixMs. Leigh Counts(706) 291-299918 Riverbend Drive<strong>Rome</strong>, GA 30161www.smarterclinix.comHEALTH CARERIBBON CUTTINGSThe Comp ForceThe Children’s PlacePinnacle (USPS 395-030)Published monthly, except January, by the<strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Rome</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>,1 Riverside Parkway, <strong>Rome</strong>, GA 30161.Periodical Postage Paid - <strong>Rome</strong>, GA 30161.Subscription rate $20.00 per year in U.S.A.POSTMASTER: Send address changes toPINNACLE, 1 Riverside Parkway,<strong>Rome</strong>, Georgia 30161.The Comp Force celebrated its grand openingwith a ribbon cutting. The business is locatedin Suite 303 at 519 Broad Street. Learn moreabout them at www.thecompforce.com.A new addition in Mount Berry Square Mall,The Children’s Place held a ribbon cutting tocelebrate its opening. Learn more about thestore at www.childrensplace.com.WWW.ROMEGA.COMAPR 10 PINNACLE.indd 23/22/10 4:24:22 PM
smallBusinessSpotlightBentley Audio Visual Services, Inc>>Scott Bentley (LR’98) realized his life passion while taking an independent electronicsclass in high school. He was the only student to advance to the second level <strong>of</strong> the classwhich began the foundation for his long-time career in the field. After the needed education,experience and hard work, he opened Bentley Audio Visual Services, Inc., a company thatspecializes in a large variety <strong>of</strong> electronic needs.Bentley’s first job with the Northwest Georgia Cooperative Education Services Agency(CESA) gave him basic knowledge to excel in his college courses. He attended Floyd College(now Georgia Highlands College), and acquired even more knowledge at Georgia StateUniversity. “When I finished school, I came back to the area and ran into my old boss withCESA. He asked me to come back and work for him again.” By the early 1980’s Bentley begansub-contracting and was running his own independent company just a few years later.Technology is constantly evolving and Bentley understands the importance <strong>of</strong> staying onthe cutting edge with the services his company provides. Bentley Audio Visual Services, Inc.works with school systems, governments, churches and businesses to provide quality audio/visual equipment, laminators, cable TV systems, security systems, sounds systems and accesscontrols. They also work with a large variety <strong>of</strong> low voltage electronics and will custom designand install a variety <strong>of</strong> systems.His business has been successful for many years and Bentley believes that <strong>of</strong>fering awide range <strong>of</strong> services along with future forecasting has kept him pr<strong>of</strong>itable. “I try to looksix months to a year ahead,” he explains. “We work with many school systems and they areseasonal, so we have to manage everything to account for the pace <strong>of</strong> business throughouteach year.” Bentley also contributes much <strong>of</strong> his success to the people that surround him.“David Dellis, Vice President <strong>of</strong> the company, and Faye Barnett, Secretary and Treasurer, are acrucial part <strong>of</strong> the Bentley AV services operation.”Facing various challenges each day is what Bentley loves most about his pr<strong>of</strong>ession. “It’sbeen different every day for 30 years,” he comments. “I’m not the kind <strong>of</strong> person that enjoysdoing the same procedure over and over again, it’s too boring for me.” He understands thatmost people do not desire such a heavy workload, but he admits that he “thrives and getsmore done” with the challenge. His personal statement on responsibility is “if you do whatyou have to do and do it when you’re supposed to do it, there will come a day when you cando what you want to do, when you want to do it.”Despite his busy work schedule, Bentley is a strong advocate for community involvement.He has served on the board for the Georgia Highlands Foundation for 12 years and iscurrently the chairman. “The school, then Floyd College, was the stepping stone that gaveme the skills I needed during a difficult time in my life,” he explains. “I have a passion for nontraditionalstudents who just need a little help to make it.” Bentley also works with the <strong>Rome</strong>International Film Festival and the Coosa Valley Tennis Association. He is currently workingto help the envisioned Tennis Center <strong>of</strong> Georgia at Berry College become reality. Bentley’spersonal interests include staying fit, playing tennis and international travel. “I’ve only begunmy bucket list <strong>of</strong> places I want to visit,” he states.Along with community involvement, Bentley is also an active <strong>Chamber</strong> member. He shares,“The <strong>Chamber</strong> provides valuable networking opportunities, leadership development andsupport for small business owners and entrepreneurs.” Bentley is also a founding member <strong>of</strong>the <strong>Chamber</strong>-supported Northwest Georgia Regional Angel Investors Network (NWGRAIN).This emerging group <strong>of</strong> investors will support local entrepreneurs as they work to developinnovative ideas.To learn more about Bentley Audio Visual Services, Inc., visit www.romega.com.Lookingfor a newway to gaincustomers?www.romechambermarketplace.com>>Are you looking for a new way topromote your business? 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