INSIDE Jackson Ranks in Top Metros of 2012 pg 2

CHAMBER CONNECTIONTHE JACKSON CHAMBERS

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

APRIl 2013

Member Spotlight Jackson Madison County General Hospital Sleep Disorders Center pg 6

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 2

Jackson has been recognized as a ldquoTop Ten Metro Areardquo in the US based on the population category of fewer than 200000 released by the Site Selection Magazine Jackson with a total of nine projects in 2012 was tied for 7th place along with Midland Texas Decatur Alabama Saginaw Michigan Victoria Texas Winchester Virginia and Winchester West Virginia The ranking is based upon the number of corporate real estate facility projects announced in Jacksonrsquos metropoli-tan statistical area (MSA) during 2012 ldquoWe can attribute this ranking to a strong year in all of our industriesrdquo said City of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist ldquoThese industries chose to grow here and made large contributions to our community We appreciate their investment in our cityrdquo To be included in a project database a project must be $1 million or more in capital investment create at least 50 new jobs or add at least 20000 square feet of new space Projects must also be corporate in nature such as office industrial warehouse flex data center call center and more Projects that are not counted are retail space restaurants hospitals schools churches government facilities or other institutional space In 2012 Jackson added a bevy of new jobs as existing companies created 528 jobs ldquoJackson continues to improve thanks in part to our industriesrdquo said Roy Heath-erly Board Chairman for the Jackson Chamber ldquoBy creating 528 jobs our local industries invested a total of $84585422 to our community We are always excited about the additional jobs we can bring to Jacksonrdquo It was in March 2012 that Armstrong World Industries a global leader in the design and manufacturing of floors ceilings and cabinets announced the addition of a third production shift The shift addition created 95 jobs that were added to its Jackson facility Another large announcement came from LyondellBasell which expanded its polypropylene compounding facility by adding a sixth production line at the site LyondellBasellrsquos expansion helped meet the growing needs of its customer base while creating eight permanent jobs and 30 indirect jobs in the area ldquoWersquore working to create the best environment for creating jobs and expanding existing businesses in Jackson and Madison Countyrdquo said Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris ldquoIn the past five years 602 jobs were created by new companies while 2477 jobs were created by existing companies With those jobs a total of $398665819 was invested into Jackson and Madison Countyrdquo

Jackson Ranks in Top Metros of 2012 Site Selection Magazine Recognizes Jackson by

Economic Development Projects

2012 LyondellBasell Expansion

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 3

Get Connected with the

Jackson Chamberbull bullJackson Chamber Facebook

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Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Spotlight

Anna Page Mortgage Loan Officer for First State Mortgage is the 2013-2016 Leadership Jackson Alumni Board Secretary Page has been in mortgage for 10 years and bankingfinance for 17 years Page graduated from Leadership Jackson in 2010 where she was honored with the Jewel Award for going over and above the required volunteer and servant work She was also recognized as the 2012 Leadership Jackson Emerging Leader Award From 2013-2016 she will also serve on the LJAA Alumni Education amp Development committee and the Impact Committee as Co-Chair Page was also recognized as a 2012 VIP Jackson Magazinersquos Finest Young Professional She serves on several committees such as the Blue Suede Dinner amp Auction Flags of Freedom Toast of Jack-son and Circles of Hope Telethon She serves as an advisor for Madison Achieves and is a current member of the Jackson Christian Schoolrsquos PTF She also volunteers her time helping ldquoMaking Strides Against Breast Cancerrdquo where she served as the 2012 Logistics Chair and is currently serving as the Finance Chair She was also the 2010-2012 PTO Treasurer for Nova Elementary and 2009 Registra-tion Chair for the Howard Keas Memorial Bike Ride When she is not at work or volunteering Page said she likes to spend her time going on ldquoday-cat-ionsrdquo with her family reading or spending time with friends Page is from Jackson where she lives with her husband Jason Page son Evan and their three dogs

Anna Page LJAA 2013 Board Secretary First State Bank

WANT TO SEE WHAT EVENTS ARE COMING UP

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above

L E A D E R S H I PJ A C K S O NJ

For more information on Leadership Jackson visit its website at wwwleadershipjacksoncom

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 2

Jackson has been recognized as a ldquoTop Ten Metro Areardquo in the US based on the population category of fewer than 200000 released by the Site Selection Magazine Jackson with a total of nine projects in 2012 was tied for 7th place along with Midland Texas Decatur Alabama Saginaw Michigan Victoria Texas Winchester Virginia and Winchester West Virginia The ranking is based upon the number of corporate real estate facility projects announced in Jacksonrsquos metropoli-tan statistical area (MSA) during 2012 ldquoWe can attribute this ranking to a strong year in all of our industriesrdquo said City of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist ldquoThese industries chose to grow here and made large contributions to our community We appreciate their investment in our cityrdquo To be included in a project database a project must be $1 million or more in capital investment create at least 50 new jobs or add at least 20000 square feet of new space Projects must also be corporate in nature such as office industrial warehouse flex data center call center and more Projects that are not counted are retail space restaurants hospitals schools churches government facilities or other institutional space In 2012 Jackson added a bevy of new jobs as existing companies created 528 jobs ldquoJackson continues to improve thanks in part to our industriesrdquo said Roy Heath-erly Board Chairman for the Jackson Chamber ldquoBy creating 528 jobs our local industries invested a total of $84585422 to our community We are always excited about the additional jobs we can bring to Jacksonrdquo It was in March 2012 that Armstrong World Industries a global leader in the design and manufacturing of floors ceilings and cabinets announced the addition of a third production shift The shift addition created 95 jobs that were added to its Jackson facility Another large announcement came from LyondellBasell which expanded its polypropylene compounding facility by adding a sixth production line at the site LyondellBasellrsquos expansion helped meet the growing needs of its customer base while creating eight permanent jobs and 30 indirect jobs in the area ldquoWersquore working to create the best environment for creating jobs and expanding existing businesses in Jackson and Madison Countyrdquo said Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris ldquoIn the past five years 602 jobs were created by new companies while 2477 jobs were created by existing companies With those jobs a total of $398665819 was invested into Jackson and Madison Countyrdquo

Jackson Ranks in Top Metros of 2012 Site Selection Magazine Recognizes Jackson by

Economic Development Projects

2012 LyondellBasell Expansion

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 3

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Jackson Chamberbull bullJackson Chamber Facebook

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Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Spotlight

Anna Page Mortgage Loan Officer for First State Mortgage is the 2013-2016 Leadership Jackson Alumni Board Secretary Page has been in mortgage for 10 years and bankingfinance for 17 years Page graduated from Leadership Jackson in 2010 where she was honored with the Jewel Award for going over and above the required volunteer and servant work She was also recognized as the 2012 Leadership Jackson Emerging Leader Award From 2013-2016 she will also serve on the LJAA Alumni Education amp Development committee and the Impact Committee as Co-Chair Page was also recognized as a 2012 VIP Jackson Magazinersquos Finest Young Professional She serves on several committees such as the Blue Suede Dinner amp Auction Flags of Freedom Toast of Jack-son and Circles of Hope Telethon She serves as an advisor for Madison Achieves and is a current member of the Jackson Christian Schoolrsquos PTF She also volunteers her time helping ldquoMaking Strides Against Breast Cancerrdquo where she served as the 2012 Logistics Chair and is currently serving as the Finance Chair She was also the 2010-2012 PTO Treasurer for Nova Elementary and 2009 Registra-tion Chair for the Howard Keas Memorial Bike Ride When she is not at work or volunteering Page said she likes to spend her time going on ldquoday-cat-ionsrdquo with her family reading or spending time with friends Page is from Jackson where she lives with her husband Jason Page son Evan and their three dogs

Anna Page LJAA 2013 Board Secretary First State Bank

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For more information on Leadership Jackson visit its website at wwwleadershipjacksoncom

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 3

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Jackson Chamberbull bullJackson Chamber Facebook

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Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Spotlight

Anna Page Mortgage Loan Officer for First State Mortgage is the 2013-2016 Leadership Jackson Alumni Board Secretary Page has been in mortgage for 10 years and bankingfinance for 17 years Page graduated from Leadership Jackson in 2010 where she was honored with the Jewel Award for going over and above the required volunteer and servant work She was also recognized as the 2012 Leadership Jackson Emerging Leader Award From 2013-2016 she will also serve on the LJAA Alumni Education amp Development committee and the Impact Committee as Co-Chair Page was also recognized as a 2012 VIP Jackson Magazinersquos Finest Young Professional She serves on several committees such as the Blue Suede Dinner amp Auction Flags of Freedom Toast of Jack-son and Circles of Hope Telethon She serves as an advisor for Madison Achieves and is a current member of the Jackson Christian Schoolrsquos PTF She also volunteers her time helping ldquoMaking Strides Against Breast Cancerrdquo where she served as the 2012 Logistics Chair and is currently serving as the Finance Chair She was also the 2010-2012 PTO Treasurer for Nova Elementary and 2009 Registra-tion Chair for the Howard Keas Memorial Bike Ride When she is not at work or volunteering Page said she likes to spend her time going on ldquoday-cat-ionsrdquo with her family reading or spending time with friends Page is from Jackson where she lives with her husband Jason Page son Evan and their three dogs

Anna Page LJAA 2013 Board Secretary First State Bank

WANT TO SEE WHAT EVENTS ARE COMING UP

Visit the calendar of events by clicking the computer graphic

above

L E A D E R S H I PJ A C K S O NJ

For more information on Leadership Jackson visit its website at wwwleadershipjacksoncom

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 4

Comfort Keepers in Jackson honored with ldquoBest of Home Carerdquo awardMEMBER NEWS

Comfort Keepers office in Jackson TN has been awarded the ldquoBest of Home Care - Provider of Choice Awardrdquo by Home Care Pulse the nationrsquos top home care quality assurance firm This is no small feat as the Comfort Keepers was recognized among the highest in the nation in categories including training communication overall quality of care caregiver performance and recommendation of services Leslee Bibb owner of Comfort Keepers in Jackson said ldquoWersquore pleased to be recognized for the quality of care we provide Our clients give us constant feedback but itrsquos also nice to gain some recognition from such a recognized authority especially for our staff who works very hard to provide a consistently superior level of servicerdquo ldquoWe know that sometimes it is difficult to make care decisions when you donrsquot have specific experience with an agency It was our goal to provide families with the ability to make an informed decision have tangible ways to measure quality and help them find a comfort level when choosing an agency to work withrdquo commented Aaron Marcum founder of Home Care Pulse Comfort Keepers has been in Jackson for over 10 years serving the elderly with in-home care utilizing their unique system of care called Interactive Caregivingtrade where Comfort Keepersrsquo caregivers engage clients in their care to enhance their independence and well-being Interactive Caregivingtrade includes four interrelated aspects engagement of the mind an active body proper nutrition and safety

Jackson Elks Lodge 192 Places Leaf On Tree Of Life For Breast Cancer Awareness The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation honored Jackson Elks Lodge 192 with a ldquoleaf installation ceremonyrdquo on the Tree of Life in March ldquoJackson Elks Lodge 192 was proud to place the 9th leaf on the Foundationrsquos Tree of Life this past Marchrdquo stated Kay Pruett chair of the 9th Annual Elks Club Breast Cancer Walk The Jackson Elks Lodge raised more than $11000 for the Breast Cancer Awareness Fund of the Foundation through pledges donations and sponsorships This fund helps to raise awareness for the early detection and treatment of breast cancer The Breast Cancer Awareness Fund was organized on September 2 1993 by breast cancer survivors in an effort to help others learn the early signs of breast cancer Through the previous nine years the Jackson Elks Lodge has raised a total of $44000 for the fund Upon installing the 9th leaf on the Tree of Life Kay Pruett thanked all volunteers and donors and stated ldquoour lodge has been inspired by Pauline Lorentz my mother who is a nine-year breast cancer survivorrdquo Tammy Hardee one of the coordinators of the Breast Cancer Awareness Fund stated ldquoOur community is a better place because of people like Kay and the many volunteers who put their heart and lives into helping others fight the dreaded disease of cancer All of these proceeds stay local and help us work with local individualsrdquo ldquoThe WTH Foundation has been long been a resource for the communityrdquo said Frank McMeen president of the Foundation ldquoSo many lives are blessed when the community comes together to help others like the Elks Lodge has donerdquo ldquoOur Foundation has been a community leader regarding the fight with cancerrdquo stated Robert Caldwell Foundation board chair ldquoWe will not give up on helping our own local people fight this dreaded diseaserdquo The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation began in 1984 out of a need expressed by community leaders Since that time the Foundation has grown to meet more and more community needs through establishing funds The Breast Cancer Awareness Fund is one among several hundred that have a local focus Charitable donations to this fund as well as any other fund are fully tax-deductible The last decade has seen a remarkable growth in endow-ments helping the Foundation to surpass the $24 million mark in assets

Lori Nunnery Earns lsquoTravel Marketing Professionalrsquo Certification from Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College

Lori Nunnery Executive Director of the Jackson Madison County Tennessee Convention and Visitors Bureau has earned cer-tification as a ldquoTravel Marketing Professionalrdquo (TMP) after completing the three-year program of the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Marketing College Nunnery was one of 47 new TMPs recognized in 2013 STS Marketing College started in 1992 and 749 people have earned TMP certification Nunnery completed additional coursework offered by the Southeast Festivals amp Events Association over the three year period to receive additional certification as a ldquoFestival and Events Plannerrdquo (FEP) The STS Marketing College is a professional development program that for one week each summer turns the facilities of North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega Ga into a laboratory to teach tourism marketing Instructors are working professionals in the travel industry such as convention and visitors bureau executives public relations practitioners sales and marketing consultants and research experts Course topics include special events marketing media relations tourism advertising vacation research crisis management heritage tourism and communityrural tourism After the classroom work students also must complete a project that relates to their employment ldquoOur curriculum is practical What students learn can be put to use as soon as they get back to their work-placesrdquo Hardman said ldquoThere is not another program like ours in the country we are the envy of travel professionals in other regionsrdquo said Bill

Hardman president and chief executive officer of STS Tourism ranks as the first second or third-largest industry in the 12 STS states that stretch from Virginia to Louisiana

ABOVE (Pictured left to Right) Frank McMeen Wayne Pruett Kay Pruett Pauline Lorentz Judy Arrington Tammy Hardee Deena Kail Scott Conger

ABOVE Lori Nunnery Executive Director Jackson Convention amp Visitors Bureau grad-uated from Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College

West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Announces New Record The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation announces a new record of assetsSince its beginning in 1984 the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation has worked to improve the health and quality of life to those living in Jackson and West Tennessee With very humble beginnings the Foundationrsquos first project was to provide a new type of technology called a ldquoLife Linerdquo unit where the elderly and those with limited mobility could alert authorities in case of an emergency From this first project the Foundation has grown to become a leader in charitable causes and support Today the Foundation provides chari-table support to nearly 400 ldquofundsrdquo that add to the quality of life of the Jackson and West Tennessee communities In 1987 board treasurer Lawson Crain announced that the Foundation had $5331500 in funds By March of 1997 the Foundationrsquos assets had grown to slightly more than $2 million Ten years later (2007) the assets had grown to $10 million By June of 2008 in the midst of the Re-cession the assets had grown to exceed $15 million By the end of January of 2013 the Foundation had exceeded $24 million in assets ldquoThis financial record places the WTH Foundation in a position to do more good in our communityrdquo stated Bobby Walden board member since 2007 ldquoIt delights me to see this wonderful organization prosper Our board has worked hard to manage our investments Our staff has worked diligently to bring in new gifts This is a wonderful day for Jackson and West Tennesseerdquo stated Robert Caldwell current board chair Today the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation reaches nearly every aspect of our communities Endowments have grown to ensure the perpetual support of the arts education and special needs children as well as historic preservation ldquoEach year it is impressive to see the growth of the Foundation We are blessed to have an organization that compliments so many good segments of our community In Downtown Jackson we will be unveiling a memorial to one of our countryrsquos greatest men M D Anderson a Jackson native Thanks to the Foundation and its community leadership we will unveil the monument later this springrdquo stated Jerry Gist Mayor of Jackson

MEMBER NEWS

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 5

Kaiser Aluminum Awarded 2012 Circle of Excellence Award Kaiser Aluminumrsquos Tennalum facility has been awarded the Companyrsquos 2012 Circle of Excellence Award The award was presented to Mark Lane Tennalum General Manager by Jack Hockema President CEO and Chairman of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation at the annual awards dinner in Newport Beach California on Friday evening March 1 2013 This was the Tennalum facilityrsquos third consecutive year as a Circle of Excellence winner and the fourth time in its history The award is granted to Kaiser plant facilities that achieve outstanding results in safety customer satisfaction and financial performance key tenets of Kaiser Aluminumrsquos strategic initiatives to be a preferred supplier preferred employer and a preferred investment for the Companyrsquos shareholders The Tennalum facility currently has 182 full-time employees most of whom function in high-performing work teams Teamwork and communi-cation are cornerstones of the plantrsquos culture which has led to a very stable workforce with very low turnover The plant which produces aluminum screw machine stock used primarily in aerospace automotive ordnance and other applications began operations in Jackson in 1989 and has been very successful over the years Tennalum was the first recipient of the local Pinnacle Award in the Large Industry Category in 2008 Other external awards received over the years include the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing Industry Weekrsquos Best Plant Award TOP (Top Operating Plant) Award Tennessee Quality Award Tennessee Quality Achievement Award and the TOSHA Commissionerrsquos Safety Award The plant is ISO9001 and AS9100 certified It is also compliant to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard

INDUSTRIAL NEWS

CHAMBER NEWSJackson Chamber Hires Russell Cook as Manager of Accounting

Russell Cook has joined the Jackson Chamber as Manger of Accounting Mr Cook will oversee the administration of accounts payable payroll bank reconciliations fixed assets budgeting and other accounting functions He will also begin to provide financial expertise to the chamber economic development team ldquoIrsquom excited for the opportunity to join the staff at the chamber and to be part of such a great teamrdquo Cook said ldquoI look for-ward to working with all the chamber members and others who are committed to growing our regionrdquo Cook began his career at BancorpSouth where he worked in the Management Training Program in Tupelo MS He also worked as a Loan Officer for BancorpSouthrsquos location in Collierville TN In addition to his experience at BancorpSouth Cook most recently was Senior Accountant at Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC in Jackson TN Cook attended college at Mississippi State University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance Cook then received his Master of Business Administration degree from Missis-sippi State in August 2007 ldquoWe are very pleased to have Russell join our teamrdquo said Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEO Jackson Chamber ldquoHis wealth of experience and knowledge has already made him a key addition to our organizationrdquo If you would like to connect with Russell you can contact him at (731) 423-2200 ext 121 email rcookjacksontncom or visit the chamberrsquos website at wwwjacksontncom

ABOVE Russell Cook is the new Manager of Accounting for the Jackson Chamber

West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Announces New Record The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation announces a new record of assetsSince its beginning in 1984 the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation has worked to improve the health and quality of life to those living in Jackson and West Tennessee With very humble beginnings the Foundationrsquos first project was to provide a new type of technology called a ldquoLife Linerdquo unit where the elderly and those with limited mobility could alert authorities in case of an emergency From this first project the Foundation has grown to become a leader in charitable causes and support Today the Foundation provides chari-table support to nearly 400 ldquofundsrdquo that add to the quality of life of the Jackson and West Tennessee communities In 1987 board treasurer Lawson Crain announced that the Foundation had $5331500 in funds By March of 1997 the Foundationrsquos assets had grown to slightly more than $2 million Ten years later (2007) the assets had grown to $10 million By June of 2008 in the midst of the Re-cession the assets had grown to exceed $15 million By the end of January of 2013 the Foundation had exceeded $24 million in assets ldquoThis financial record places the WTH Foundation in a position to do more good in our communityrdquo stated Bobby Walden board member since 2007 ldquoIt delights me to see this wonderful organization prosper Our board has worked hard to manage our investments Our staff has worked diligently to bring in new gifts This is a wonderful day for Jackson and West Tennesseerdquo stated Robert Caldwell current board chair Today the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation reaches nearly every aspect of our communities Endowments have grown to ensure the perpetual support of the arts education and special needs children as well as historic preservation ldquoEach year it is impressive to see the growth of the Foundation We are blessed to have an organization that compliments so many good segments of our community In Downtown Jackson we will be unveiling a memorial to one of our countryrsquos greatest men M D Anderson a Jackson native Thanks to the Foundation and its community leadership we will unveil the monument later this springrdquo stated Jerry Gist Mayor of Jackson

MEMBER NEWS

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 5

Kaiser Aluminum Awarded 2012 Circle of Excellence Award Kaiser Aluminumrsquos Tennalum facility has been awarded the Companyrsquos 2012 Circle of Excellence Award The award was presented to Mark Lane Tennalum General Manager by Jack Hockema President CEO and Chairman of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation at the annual awards dinner in Newport Beach California on Friday evening March 1 2013 This was the Tennalum facilityrsquos third consecutive year as a Circle of Excellence winner and the fourth time in its history The award is granted to Kaiser plant facilities that achieve outstanding results in safety customer satisfaction and financial performance key tenets of Kaiser Aluminumrsquos strategic initiatives to be a preferred supplier preferred employer and a preferred investment for the Companyrsquos shareholders The Tennalum facility currently has 182 full-time employees most of whom function in high-performing work teams Teamwork and communi-cation are cornerstones of the plantrsquos culture which has led to a very stable workforce with very low turnover The plant which produces aluminum screw machine stock used primarily in aerospace automotive ordnance and other applications began operations in Jackson in 1989 and has been very successful over the years Tennalum was the first recipient of the local Pinnacle Award in the Large Industry Category in 2008 Other external awards received over the years include the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing Industry Weekrsquos Best Plant Award TOP (Top Operating Plant) Award Tennessee Quality Award Tennessee Quality Achievement Award and the TOSHA Commissionerrsquos Safety Award The plant is ISO9001 and AS9100 certified It is also compliant to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard

INDUSTRIAL NEWS

CHAMBER NEWSJackson Chamber Hires Russell Cook as Manager of Accounting

Russell Cook has joined the Jackson Chamber as Manger of Accounting Mr Cook will oversee the administration of accounts payable payroll bank reconciliations fixed assets budgeting and other accounting functions He will also begin to provide financial expertise to the chamber economic development team ldquoIrsquom excited for the opportunity to join the staff at the chamber and to be part of such a great teamrdquo Cook said ldquoI look for-ward to working with all the chamber members and others who are committed to growing our regionrdquo Cook began his career at BancorpSouth where he worked in the Management Training Program in Tupelo MS He also worked as a Loan Officer for BancorpSouthrsquos location in Collierville TN In addition to his experience at BancorpSouth Cook most recently was Senior Accountant at Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC in Jackson TN Cook attended college at Mississippi State University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance Cook then received his Master of Business Administration degree from Missis-sippi State in August 2007 ldquoWe are very pleased to have Russell join our teamrdquo said Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEO Jackson Chamber ldquoHis wealth of experience and knowledge has already made him a key addition to our organizationrdquo If you would like to connect with Russell you can contact him at (731) 423-2200 ext 121 email rcookjacksontncom or visit the chamberrsquos website at wwwjacksontncom

ABOVE Russell Cook is the new Manager of Accounting for the Jackson Chamber

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 6

Company name Jackson Madison County General Hospital Sleep Disorders CenterPhone Number 731-541-6834Website wwwwthorgAbout the Company The Sleep Disorders Center at Jackson Madison County General Hospital is a full service center that evaluates and treats adult and geriatric patients with sleep disorders including but not limited to Snoring Excessive Daytime Somnolence Insomnia Obstructive Sleep Apnea Narcolepsy and Sleep Related Limb Movement Disorders

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos new with your organization JMCG-SDC STOP-BANG (snoring tiredness during daytime observed apnea high blood pressure body mass index age neck circumference gen-der) Screening Toolmdashthe screening tool is used preoperatively to identify patients at risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Identifying patients at risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is an important first step in preventing postoperative complications such as increased intensive care admissions and greater duration of hospital stay

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos helped your organization become successful in our community JMCG-SDC The Sleep Disorders Center at Jackson Madison County General Hospital is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine the national accrediting body for Sleep Disorders Centers and Labs To receive a five year accreditation a sleep center must meet or exceed all stan-dards for professional quality healthcare as designated by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine The AASM is a professional membership orga-nization dedicated to assuring quality care for patients with sleep disorders promoting the advancement of sleep research and providing public and professional education Our staff includes Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and Certified and Registered Respiratory Thera-pist Our attending and consulting medical staff includes Board Certified Sleep Medicine Physicians Neurologists Pulmonologists Otolaryngologist and Clinical Psychologists

Chamber Connection What does your organization do that most people donrsquot know about JMCG-SDC The Sleep Disorders Center at Jackson Madison County General Hospital is a full service center that evaluates and treats adult and geriatric patients with sleep disorders including but not limited to Snoring Excessive Daytime Somnolence Insomnia Obstructive Sleep Apnea Narcolepsy and Sleep Related Limb Movement Disorders Our facility is an eight bed center in a tranquil relaxed outpatient setting We also have the capacity for Home Sleep Testing in our Sleep Disorders Center when our Sleep Physicians feel Home Sleep Testing is indicated

Chamber Connection What are some recent successes your organization has experienced JMCG-SDC We are helping to raise awareness of sleep disorders by participating in community and industry health and wellness fairs We are also helping to raise awareness of the connection between sleep sleep disorders and heart disease by participating in these events Chamber Connection Do you have any community projects you are involved in JMCG-SDC SleepawaremdashOften people think that snoring or trouble sleeping is an annoyance and it is but it can be a warning sign that there is a more serious health problem Sleepaware is an on-line Internet based risk assessment tool designed to help people identify if they are at risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Anyone can log on to the website wwwmyhealthriskorg and click on the Sleepaware button to take the free brief on-line assessment It only takes about seven minutes to complete the assessment The person taking the assessment will be asked to answer a series of questions about their health lifestyle and family history At the end they will receive a personalized report If found to be a risk they will be will contacted by a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist to discuss the risk factors and a free Chamber Connection What are some of the future goals of your organization JMCG-SDC We are evaluating the possibility of expanding outside of Madison County

Get Connected With Jackson Madison County General Hospital Sleep Disorders Center

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 7

NEW MEMBERS MARCH 2013Absolute Covenant Security (ACS Security)Donnie Bray8 Sipes CoveJackson TN 38305(731) 616-3182wwwacssecuredcom Category Security - Products Systems Burglar Alarms amp Companies

Allison Contracting Company Russ Allison105 Pine Tree Dr Jackson TN 38301(731) 300-4458Category Contractors - General amp Development

All Fiber amp Scrap Recycling LLC (AFS Recycling)Keith Wilson532 Mobile St Jackson TN 38301(731) 423-9362wwwAFSRecyclingcom Category Recycling

Baihui Acupuncture LLCDiane Morgan233-C Oil Well Rd Jackson TN 38305731-300-4390wwwbaihuiacupuncturenetCategory Acupuncture

CARE JanitorialDorothea Spates25-G Stonebrook Place 126Jackson TN 38305731-234-1375wwwcarejanitorialcomCategory Janitorial Service

Classic Party RentalsDavid Platt3347 Pearson Rd Memphis TN 38118(901) 366-0670wwwclassicpartyrentalscomCategory Rentals - Party ampor Equipment

Craig Orthopedic Clinic Inc James T Craig Jr MD2817 N Highland Ave Ste A Jackson TN 38305(731) 661-0061wwwcraigorthocliniccomCategory Clinics amp Medical Groups

Hey YrsquoALL ClothingCurtis Reichhold823 Russell Rd Jackson TN 38305(731) 531-3745wwwheyyallclothingcomCategory Web Based Sales

JDRF-West TN ChapterMichelle Dooner498 Halle Park Dr Ste 102Collierville TN 38017 (901) 861-6550wwwJDRForgCategory NonProfit Organizations

Malco TheatresKaren Scott5851 Ridgeway Center ParkwayMemphis TN 38120(901) 761-3480wwwmalcocomCategory Theatres

Melaleuca Wellness CompanyNell Stewart153 Puron Rd Adamsville TN 38310(731) 645-0135wwwmelaleucacomCategory Health amp Wellness

Minus N MinutesDeVonja Harris215 Daughtery St Jackson TN 38301(731) 215-5508wwwminusnminutescom Category Health amp Wellness

Mobile Document DestructionRad Ellington532 Mobile St Jackson TN 38301(731) 427-4733www42shredcomCategory Document Destruction

Palermo PizzaAmro Abujaber935 N Highland Ave Jackson TN 38301(731) 300-3262Category Restaurants

Sensational Scents amp GiftsCindy Whitsitt100-H Vann Dr Jackson TN 38305731-668-1500wwwsensationalscentsandgiftscomCategory Gift Shops

Shelter InsuranceChris Amos199 Carriage House Dr Jackson TN 38305(731) 256-1775wwwshelterinsurancecomcamosCategory Insurance

Sonny Hardee721 Cedar Field Rd Pinson TN 38366(731) 217-2973Category Individuals

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 8

RENEWING MEMBERS MARCH 2013ADM Milling CoAllegra Design Print MailAllstate-Hughes Insurance AgencyAmerican Insurance ManagementAngela Snider Attorney at LawArrington Funeral Directors and CrematoryATampTB amp B SolutionsBerry Plastics - Jackson TNBlue Goose Blinds amp ShuttersBobrsquos House of HondaBumpus Harley-Davidson of JacksonCaldwell amp Bryant Financial AdvisorsCambridge LtdCanteen Vending ServiceCoca-Cola Bottling Co ConsolidatedColdwell Banker Real Estate Now-Eden SmithColdwell Banker Real Estate Now-Lee GodfreyCowart Reese Sargent CPArsquos PCCox and CompanyDermatology Associates LLCDesigns by JulieDonuts lsquoN More LLCDonuts lsquoN More LLCEdward Jones InvestmentsFirst Citizens National BankFirst Tennessee BankFreckman amp Associates LLC (dba REACT)Geisler Young LLCGentle Dental CareHayes amp Sons Construction LPHickman Realty GroupHoneyBaked Ham and CafeHORNE LLPIndustrial Automation ControlsING Financial Partners LLCJ Kent Freeman Floral Design amp Gift Co LLCJackson Engraving amp Awards CoJackson Oaks-Brookdale Senior LivingJackson-Madison Co Sports Hall of FameJenny Craig Healthy Outlook of JacksonJohn H Allen Co IncLabor Finders of Tennessee IncLawn Doctor of Tupelo-Corinth-JacksonMadison-Haywood Developmental Services IncManpower ProfessionalMarch of DimesMerry Maids of Greater JacksonMicro Computer CenterMinuteman PressMrs Winners Chicken amp BiscuitsNES RentalsNorthwestern Mutual Financial NetworkOld Country StorePeaceful Oaks Bed Breakfast and BarnPratt Ind (USA) Corrugating DivPrintco Business FormsR amp J Feed Supply Company Inc

Randstad USRaymond JamesRegency Retirement VillageRobertrsquos JewelersSeaport AirlinesSigNature Boutique HotelSipes amp Seaton CPASir Speedy Printing CenterSowellrsquos Diesel RepairSports Orthopedics amp SpineSteele Martin Jones amp Company PLCStudio Blue Creative IncSupport Solutions of the Mid-SouthTennessee Industrial Printing IncThe Dream CenterThe Jackson ClinicThe McDonald GroupThe Tennergy CorporationTouching Hearts at HomeVictory HondaVictory RanchWaddell amp Reed Financial AdvisorsWalgreens PharmacyWest Tennessee School for the DeafWLJT-DTWood Heat Specialists Inc

+97 percent of your chamber dues are tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense

+ 6865- Number of direct manufacturing distribution and call center jobs created in Madison County by chamber economic development initiatives in the last ten years

+ More than One Billion - Number of dollars invested by new and expanding industries in Madison County in the last ten years as a resultof efforts by the chamberrsquos economic development department and its affiliation with Team Madison County

DID YOU KNOW

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 9

RIBBON CUTTINGS MARCH 2013

Genghis Grill ndash Build Your Own Stir Fry1231 Vann Drive 16

Jackson TN 38305731-736-0166

wwwgenghisgrillcomCategory Restaurants

Park Place Barbers2574B Christmasville Cove

Jackson TN 38305731-433-7933

Category Barber Shop

Ambassadors with Perfect Attendance March 2013

Kathy Canovan Rodan amp FieldsJoyce Corley FirstBank

Sarah Estes The Jackson SunCathy Nelson MAA

Debra Utley Morningside of JacksonHeath Williams George A Smith amp Sons

Phillip Wright McDonnell Insurance

Salon 31 Cirrus Hair Replacement Dealer31C Bowling DriveJackson TN 38305

731-300-4431Category Beauty Shop

Venus De Milo Med Spa LLC17 Centre Plaza DrJackson TN 38305

731-512-0465wwwvenusdemilocom

Category Health amp Wellness

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JACKSON CHAMBER PG 9

RIBBON CUTTINGS MARCH 2013

Genghis Grill ndash Build Your Own Stir Fry1231 Vann Drive 16

Jackson TN 38305731-736-0166

wwwgenghisgrillcomCategory Restaurants

Park Place Barbers2574B Christmasville Cove

Jackson TN 38305731-433-7933

Category Barber Shop

Ambassadors with Perfect Attendance March 2013

Kathy Canovan Rodan amp FieldsJoyce Corley FirstBank

Sarah Estes The Jackson SunCathy Nelson MAA

Debra Utley Morningside of JacksonHeath Williams George A Smith amp Sons

Phillip Wright McDonnell Insurance

Salon 31 Cirrus Hair Replacement Dealer31C Bowling DriveJackson TN 38305

731-300-4431Category Beauty Shop

Venus De Milo Med Spa LLC17 Centre Plaza DrJackson TN 38305

731-512-0465wwwvenusdemilocom

Category Health amp Wellness

Connect with us no matter where you are Visit jacksontncomon your mobile device

Total Labor Force Feb rsquo13 Feb lsquo12 Rate Change Jan rsquo13 Jan rsquo12 Rate Change

Madison County 49430 48170 26 47990 47990 33

Jackson MSA 57850 56250 28 58040 55880 39(Madison amp Chester Counties)

Tennessee 3092600 3086400 02 3106800 3054400 17

United States 154727000 154114000 04 154794000 152536000 15

Unemployment Feb rsquo13 Feb lsquo12 Rate Change Jan rsquo12 Jan rsquo11 Rate Change Madison County 81 88 -07 84 89 -05 Jackson MSA 83 87 -04 87 90 -03 (Madison amp Chester Counties) Tennessee 82 85 -03 85 87 -02 United States 81 87 -06 85 88 -03 Sales Tax Collected April lsquo13 April lsquo12 Rate Change March rsquo13 March lsquo12 Rate Change

City of Jackson $3677829 $3988981 -78 $3296612 $3184308 35

Madison County $3872611 $4303289 -100 $3564131 $3423659 41

Building Permits Residential March lsquo13 March lsquo12 Feb13 Feb 12

Number Issued 10 16 13 12Permit Value $2295000 $2183800 $3156000 $2101000

Commercial Number Issued 12 12 11 12Permit Value $1634223 $1485903 $3023782 $2051805

ECONOMIC INDICATORS APRIL 2013

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 10

Jackson Chamber Staff Directory

Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEOkspurgeonjacksontncom

Lisa Cothran Manager Membership Development lcothranjacksontncom

Kristy Dorris Receptionistkdorrisjacksontncom

Shirley Jones Vice President Public Affairs sajonesjacksontncom

Lori Nunnery Executive Director Jackson Convention amp Visitors Bureaulnunneryjacksontncom

Beth Parnell Manager of Events bparnelljacksontncom

Ryan Porter Vice President Strategic Initiatives amp General Counsel rporterjacksontncom

Judy Renshaw Sr Vice President Business amp Community Services jrenshawjacksontncom

Megan Seals Communications Coordinator msealsjacksontncom

Brandy Stutsman Administrative Assistant Business Services amp West Tennessee Business Resource Center bstutsmanjacksontncom

Carolyn Vaughan Membership Development Coordinator cvaughanjacksontncom

Joyce Welch Executive Assistant jwelchjacksontncom

Mandy White Vice President Economic Development mwhitejacksontncom

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 11

CONNECT WITH US

wwwjacksontncom

Russell Cook Manager of Accountingrcookjacksontncom

Jackson Chamber Staff Directory

Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEOkspurgeonjacksontncom

Lisa Cothran Manager Membership Development lcothranjacksontncom

Kristy Dorris Receptionistkdorrisjacksontncom

Shirley Jones Vice President Public Affairs sajonesjacksontncom

Lori Nunnery Executive Director Jackson Convention amp Visitors Bureaulnunneryjacksontncom

Beth Parnell Manager of Events bparnelljacksontncom

Ryan Porter Vice President Strategic Initiatives amp General Counsel rporterjacksontncom

Judy Renshaw Sr Vice President Business amp Community Services jrenshawjacksontncom

Megan Seals Communications Coordinator msealsjacksontncom

Brandy Stutsman Administrative Assistant Business Services amp West Tennessee Business Resource Center bstutsmanjacksontncom

Carolyn Vaughan Membership Development Coordinator cvaughanjacksontncom

Joyce Welch Executive Assistant jwelchjacksontncom

Mandy White Vice President Economic Development mwhitejacksontncom

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 11

CONNECT WITH US

wwwjacksontncom

Russell Cook Manager of Accountingrcookjacksontncom

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 12

For decades Jackson has connected businesses to successToday we are connected by more than roads rail and runways ndash

we connect people at the speed of light Jackson is looking ahead as a sustainable city with a growing focus on wellness

Our hundreds of doctors specialty centers and pioneering robotics have captured national attention

The surprising variety of arts sports and music is kept vibrant by a growing number of students and professionals

The Jackson Chamber invites you to Connect Here