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Water, water everywhere... but not a drop to drink Lake Lanier at full pool; boating and tourism on the rise but no drinking water to quench our thirst?

Small Business is Big Business Small business is big business in Georgia. Of the state’s 700,000-plus incorporated businesses, 95 percent employ fewer than 50 people and 87 percent employ less than five.

Highlights: 2009-2010 Economic Development Report Gainesville-Hall County continues to be an attractive destination for individuals and the talent that drive small businesses, professional service firms and multi-national businesses.

Small Business of the Month: Limestone Gallery Ken Simmons opened Limestone Gallery, a full service frame shop, in March 2007. As one of North Georgia’s premier frame shops, the gallery carries some 200 pieces of art and provides professional installation and design.

ZF Breaks Ground on Wind Power Plant; New Industry to Create 215 Jobs The ZF Group, a leading global automotive supplier for driveline and chassis technology, will expand its existing Gainesville-Hall County operation with the construction of a wind energy plant.

Healthcare: A Top Chamber Initiative The VISION 2030 process identified Healthcare and Community Wellness as significant issues in planning for the future of the community and our citizens.