BatesCarter firm earns industry marketing awards

BatesCarter of Gainesville business advisers and CPAs have won two AAM-Marketing Achievement Awards at the Association for Accounting Marketing Annual Summit.

The firm won Best Logo Design and Best Corporate Identity for CPA firms with less than $15 million annual revenue.

"The BatesCarter brand focuses on our commitment to consistently exceed clients' expectations," says J. Ronald Bracewell, managing partner.

"Our brand clearly emphasizes the fact that at BatesCarter we always go the extra mile for our clients. It is exciting to have our firm brand be recognized at a national level."

The Association for Accounting Marketing distributed 38 Marketing Achievement Awards to 29 different firms in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the areas of accounting marketing and communications. They were chosen by a panel of judges selected from advertising, consulting, professional services and marketing.

Fadeley to lead mortgage division at Hamilton State

Braselton-based Hamilton State Bank has named Keith Fadeley as executive vice president of its Mortgage Division.

Fadeley, a career mortgage banker, will direct the mortgage division from the bank's new operations center in Oakwood.

"Keith brings a high level of expertise and a thorough knowledge of the mortgage industry to this position," Hamilton State Bank Chairman and CEO Robert Oliver said. "With more than two decades of experience, Keith will play a key role in the continued development of our mortgage division."

Fadely has 25 years of senior management experience with top positions with banks and mortgage companies. He most recently served as senior vice president of mortgage banking for Fidelity Bank in Atlanta.

Fadeley, a Georgia Southern University graduate, received the JD Power award for Top Builder Affiliated Mortgage Company in 2007 and Georgia Mortgage Banking Association member of the year in 1993.

Hamilton State Bank currently has offices in Hall and eight others counties.

Better Hometown Job Expo set for Sept. 13 in Cornelia

The third annual Better Hometown Job Expo and More" is set for 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 at Cornelia United Methodist Church, 275 Wyly St., Cornelia.

Since its first edition in 2009, more than 800 people have attended the expo and over 125 jobs have been secured.

"Both Better Hometown programs are excited to be a part of this event again this year and are looking forward to helping some of our residents hopefully find some much needed employment," said Heather Sinyard, Cornelia Better Hometown Manager.

"With so many people in the county out of work, this is, unfortunately, an extraordinarily difficult time for job seekers," said Mary Beth Horton, Clarkesville Better Hometown Manager.

"That said, attendance at the Job Expo is even more important this year, since it will provide a great opportunity for those searching for work to network and speak directly with prospective employers."

The focus is to help job seekers find jobs in Habersham and surrounding counties. Interviewing tips, dressing for success and critiquing of resumes will be among the topics covered, along with small-business development, Department of Family and Children Services and information on housing.

"Word of mouth is the No. 1 way to find a job," said Becky Waters, Manager of the Georgia Department of Labor, Habersham Career Center. "Ask yourself: What better way for an employer to hear about you than from another employer?"

Local and area employers will be represented. Applicants should bring plenty of resumes and be prepared to fill out company applications and interview for available positions.

For more information, contact Cornelia Better Hometown at 706-778-7875 or Clarkesville Better Hometown at 706-754-2220.