2013 Small Businesses of Excellence Announced

The Douglas County Chamber and Douglas County Sentinel are pleased to announce the 2013 Small Businesses of Excellence.  These nine businesses are recognized for successful operations and growth as well as service in their community.

The Chamber is proud to recognize the important role that small businesses play in Douglas County and its economy. They recognize the work of our Small Business Committee who created the Small Businesses of Excellence designation from what was previously our Small Business of the Quarter Awards.

In the third year of offering the Small Businesses of Excellence, the Chamber received over 30 nominations for Chamber member businesses. After being nominated by the community and their peers, each company completed a thorough application covering company information, growth, community involvement and adversity among other criteria. An independent panel of judges composed of business professionals and community leaders reviewed the applications, met to discuss their findings and make their selections.

 2013 Small Businesses of Excellence

 Ben Hill Roofing & Siding Co.
6811 West Bankhead Highway | Douglasville | 770.949.3514 | www.bhroof.com

For over four decades and 65,000 customers, Ben Hill Roofing & Siding Co., Inc. has successfully satisfied the renovation needs of valued residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Ben Hill Roofing is a certified drug-free workplace and a member of many different associations. They are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating since 1972 and were recently awarded for the 2nd year in a row with the Firestone Inner Circle award. This award ranks them as one of the top 25 roofing companies in the country.

 Computer Helper

8723 Hospital Drive | Douglasville |770.489.1790 | www.computerhelperga.com

Since 1989 Computer Helper has successfully provided excellent On-Site and Service Center services to businesses in Douglas County and the surrounding areas. Over the years, Computer Helper has taken a number of users and businesses from a one-computer operation to a full network and now even to the cloud. Today their focus is to be the IT department for those companies that cannot justify a full time IT staff.  Their motto is SATISFACTION AT YOUR LOCATION.

Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club

8000 Capps Ferry Road | Douglasville | 770.489.4380 | www.foxhallsportingclub.com

Foxhall is America’s premier Sporting Club and Resort encompassing over 1,100 acres of world class sporting recreational amenities, special event facilities, and retreat lodges. Located less than 25 minutes from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International airport, members and guests have access to Foxhall’s unprecedented collection of recreational amenities and spectacular natural beauty.

Gabe’s Downtown Louisiana Bistro

104 West Montgomery Street | Villa Rica | 770.456.6026 | www.gabesdowntown.com
Gabe’s Downtown is a classic Louisiana Bistro with a casual atmosphere.  Their mission is to provide guests with complete satisfaction.  Gabe’s Downtown offers a full service bar serving specialty martini’s, draft and bottle beer, and a competitive wine list.  The menu is extensive for this fifteen table bistro offering a wide array of seafood, steak and chicken, along with specialty soups and salads.  Gabe’s Downtown also hosts monthly wine dinners and cooking classes. Gabe and Tami want customers to experience life as they did growing up…enjoying the company of family and good friends over a delicious meal.  Gabe’s Downtown is a restaurant where every customer leaves as a guest but returns as family.

GreenTree Day Spa

6842 Douglas Boulevard | Douglasville | 770.947.8733 | www.thegreentree.net

As a full service Spa & Wellness Center, GreenTree offers so much more than Massages & Facials, Waxing (including Brazilian), Ionic Detox Foot Baths, Wrapless Wraps, Micro Exfoliation, Spray Tanning, Permanent Make-Up, Botox, and Light Therapy. Clients never have to look further for beauty and wellness needs. Their focus on whole body wellness doesnʼt stop there. GreenTree also offers a complete line of facial and skin care products as well as a complete selection of vitamins and supplements. They look forward to welcoming you into what clients refer to as “a little piece of Heaven” and assisting you in beginning the journey to a more peaceful you.

Hartley, Rowe & Fowler, P.C.

6622 East Broad Street | Douglasville | 770.920.2000 | www.HRFLEGAL.com

Hartley, Rowe & Fowler, P.C. was established in 1975 and is among Douglas County’s oldest law firms.  The Firm provides quality legal services in an ethical and cost efficient manner.  They specialize in Adoptions, Business Law, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Real Estate, Land Use, Trial
Practice, Wills and Probate.

Sherrod & Bernard, P.C.

8470 Price Avenue | Douglasville | 770.920.8350 | www.sherrodandbernard.com

Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. is a full service litigation firm with an emphasis on personal injury, wrongful death, worker’s compensation, special matters, and government litigation. Sherrod & Bernard partners have tried cases throughout Georgia; have been selected to serve on the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Georgia; and taught trial techniques to other lawyers throughout the southeast. Its partners and staff have served the community, region and state in a variety of capacities, including the Board of Regents, the University System of Georgia Foundation, Inc., the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, the Marine Corp Association of Georgia Lawyers, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and Georgia Bar Association.

T. Dennis Connally Consultant, P.C., CPA

8483 Campbellton Street | Douglasville | 770.920.2890 | www.tdconnally.com

For over 50 years T. Dennis Connally has been helping clients and their businesses in our community and in 28 states across the United States, and Puerto Rico, and overseas residents though tax preparation, financial management, and planning for their future.  His personal style of warm friendly service lessens the stress and enables clients to better comprehend his suggestions.  The professional staff of T. Dennis Connally Consultant, P.C. CPA has a vast array of knowledge and experience in tax planning and preparation, individual estate, retirement, and financial planning. He and his team provide short and long term business planning for businesses for profit, non-profit, and businesses that must adhere to the defense contractors auditing & accounting regulations.  Additionally, Dennis and his associates aid clients by training them in the use of QuickBooks along with personal support to help their businesses develop and prosper. When the unexpected happens, Dennis and his team provide IRS Representation in support of their clients.

Taco Mac Douglasville

7397 Douglas Boulevard | Douglasville | 770.942.0499 | www.tacomac.com

Serving customers in Douglasville for 21 years, Taco Mac is a family-friendly casual dining restaurant serving delicious, All-American grill favorites, the largest selection of craft, imported and domestic beers on draft, and the best sports watching
environment anywhere. It’s the perfect place to get together with friends and family for a great meal and to watch the game in a lively, casual atmosphere.

For more information about the 2013 Small Businesses of Excellence, please contact the Douglas County Chamber at 770-942-5022 or visit www.douglascountygeorgia.com.

Gabe’s Downtown is a classic Louisiana Bistro with a casual atmosphere.  Their mission is to provide guests with complete satisfaction.  Gabe’s Downtown offers a full service bar serving specialty martini’s, draft and bottle beer, and a competitive wine list.  The menu is extensive for this fifteen table bistro offering a wide array of seafood, steak and chicken, along with specialty soups and salads.  Gabe’s Downtown also hosts monthly wine dinners and cooking classes. Gabe and Tami want customers to experience life as they did growing up…enjoying the company of family and good friends over a delicious meal.  Gabe’s Downtown is a restaurant where every customer leaves as a guest but returns as family.