Economic Development

Industry Roundtable

The Industry Roundtable is a group of manufacturers, distributors and processors who meet quarterly to share information, discuss trends and conduct plant tours. Membership is limited to CEOs and Georgia industry managers by invitation only.

All Industry Roundtable members receive an Industry Directory which has more than 230 profiles of manufacturers, processors, and distributors located in Gainesville-Hall County with up to 18 facts about each.

During quarterly meetings, speakers discuss a variety of topics affecting Georgia industry, such as:

·     What's New With OSHA : Current and Future Impacts

·     10 Questions Effective Managers Should Be Able to Answer

·     Innovation in a Challenging Economy

Industry Roundtable members also benefit from Georgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week.  Past winners from Gainesville-Hall County include:

ZF Group (2011)

Wrigley Manufacturing (2006) and

Kubota Manufacturing of America (2003).

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The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce recognizes local industries' economic impact, corporate responsibility and workforce excellence at its annual Industry Appreciation Lunch held in January each year.

2012 Industry of the Year - SMALL     (001-150 Employees)

AdEdge Water Technologies Inc

2012 Industry of the Year - MEDIUM  (151-500 Employees)

Mansfield Energy Corp

2012 Industry of the Year - LARGE     (501+ Employees)

Fieldale Farms Corp

2012 Environmental Steward             2012 Safety Recognition

Zebra Technologies Corp.                    Baldor Electric

2012 Employer Recognition               2012 Corporate Citizenship

Cargill Inc.                                              Syfan Logistics Inc.

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2011 Industry of the Year - SMALL     (001-150 Employees)

IMS Gear Georgia, Inc.

2011 Industry of the Year - MEDIUM  (151-500 Employees)

ZF Group

2011 Industry of the Year - LARGE     (501+ Employees)

Coleman Natural Foods - Kings Delight

2011 Safety Recognition

SKF USA, Inc.

2011 Employer Recognition              

ElringKlinger USA, Inc.

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2010 Industry of the Year - SMALL     (001-150 Employees)

Hollis Transport & Distribution

2010 Industry of the Year - MEDIUM  (151-500 Employees)

Cargill, Inc.

2010 Industry of the Year - LARGE     (501+ Employees)

Wrigley Manufacturing