TOWNE LAKE
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Business
Spotlight

The Replogle Firm, P.C.

FROM THE
TOWNE LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

First and foremost, members of the Towne Lake Business Association ("TLBA") send our prayers and thoughts to the victims and their families of the tragedies of September 11, 2001. We are proud to see the unity within our community to rally behind the recovery effort. Many businesses took it upon themselves to show their commitment to America by passing out American flags, collecting money for relief efforts, etc.

America's leaders have asked us to play our part and keep our great economy moving by spending and investing in American companies to show our support that terrorism cannot stop America. Here in Towne Lake, our "Keeping Towne Lake Dollars in Towne Lake" campaign strengthens both our businesses and community by providing tax dollars for our schools, services, and infrastructure.

It has been inspiring to see the unity of our business community coming together. More and more businesses are joining the TLBA to not only improve their businesses through our workshops, but also to become a part of the voice and direction of our business community. We welcome our new members and encourage other business owners to become members as well. Our political influence is growing and our voice is beginning to be heard by our elected officials.

At our last Lunch 'N' Learn Workshop, the TLBA unanimously voted to support the proposed annexation of certain commercial areas of Towne Lake into the city of Woodstock. We believe that this annexation is very important for the health of many businesses in Towne Lake. Obviously, restaurants will benefit most directly, and by creating stronger restaurants, other Towne Lake area businesses should also benefit. We have seen the closing of too many Towne Lake area restaurants over the last several years, which could have been avoided if they had an equal opportunity to compete with other establishements located just down the road in the city of Woodstock.

A statement of our support for this annexation was delivered to the Woodstock City Council prior to their vote on this issue at their next meeting which was held on Tuesday, September 25. We will provide an update on this meeting in our next month's column.

I encourage businesses in our community to join with us in our efforts to strengthen the Towne Lake area business community. As always, we thank you for your support and comments. You can reach us by visiting our website at www.tlba.org, calling us at (770) 517-8210, ext. 550 or by coming to one of our workshops. May God Bless America!

Wayne Kosbe, President

NOTE: The Business Spotlight highlights one TLBA member each month with information showcasing their business.

Pictured above: J. Marc Replogle, Attorney.

J. Marc Replogle, an attorney and the principal of The Replogle Firm, P.C., has been practicing law for nearly 13 years after graduating from Emory University School of Law. Since opening his own law office in 1997, Marc has concentrated on providing legal counsel to small businesses and individuals in areas such as contract law, general business litigation, collections, and corporate law, including corporation and limited liability company formation matters.

Marc's practice has grown every year since it opened, and he has had the pleasure of representing many clients in the Towne Lake area. Clients of Marc know him for his diligent attention to detail, for his availability to clients, and for the promptness in which he completes the matters for which he is hired.

Marc has been a resident of Towne Lake since 1992, and currently is an active member of the Towne Lake Business Association, an active member and past officer of the Towne Lake PowerCore Team, a coach for the YMCA Youth Soccer, an active participant in the Y-Guides program, and an active member of Hillside United Methodist Church.

Marc enjoys owning his own law firm for many reasons, not the least of which is the additional time it affords him to spend with his wife, Kristin, and their two children here in Towne Lake. You may contact Marc by phone at 770-952-5000 or by email at mreplogle@mindspring.com.