J+J/Invision, based in Dalton, Ga., has been named 2009 Georgia Family Business of the Year in the large company category by the Cox Family Enterprise Center at Kennesaw State University.

"We are humbled by the state-wide recognition from the Cox Family Business Center at Kennesaw State andGeorgia Trendmagazine" which sponsors the awards, said Jim Bethel, CEO of J+J/Invision. "This award is a reflection of relationships developed and enjoyed since 1957 with customers, associates, suppliers and our shared community. Everyone deserves a piece of this accolade."

J+J/Invision was founded in 1957, under the name J&J Rug, by Rollins Jolly and Tom Jones. David Jolly, the grandson of founder Rollins Jolly, serves as president and COO. His father, Jim Jolly, serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Jim Bethel is son-in-law of co-founder Tom Jones, and serves both as CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Bethel's two sons, Charlie and Bob, also work out of J+J/Invision's corporate office.