INSIDE Partners-in-Education Program Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Businesses amp Schools Recognizedpg 2

CHAMBER CONNECTIONTHE JACKSON CHAMBERS

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2013

For thirty years businesses have been connected to education On Friday May 24 the Jackson Chamber celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Partners-in-Education (PIE) program at its annual Quarterly MembershipEducation Recognition Breakfast ldquoFor 30 years now schools and businesses in our community have worked togetherrdquo said Shirley Jones Vice President Public Affairs for the Jackson Chamber ldquoBecause of PIE schools have gained countless resources over the years ndash some time some in-kind and some monetaryrdquo The PIE program began in 1983 with seven partnerships and was started by the late Dr Tommy Allen who was with the Jackson City School System After the program was developed it was turned over to the chamber for administration The chamber has served as the liaison between the business and education community since The program currently has 269 partnerships At the breakfast Golden Apple Awards were presented to local schools and businesses In order to receive a Golden Apple Award the schools and businesses had to coordinate 10 or more activities with their partners during the 2011-2012 school year All activities that were coordinated between partnerships had to be reported in writing to Shirley Jones vice president of public affairs for the chamber to receive credit The Bank of Jackson the new sponsor for all of the chamberrsquos education programs was recognized at the chamberrsquos breakfast ldquoWe are excited to have The Bank of Jackson supporting education in Jacksonrdquo Jones said ldquoI have the privilege of partnering with them and I cannot say enough about their wonderful supportrdquo

2013 Golden Apple Award Winners

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 2

Partners-in-Education Program Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Alexander Elementary SchoolAllegra Print amp ImagingAndrew Jackson Elementary SchoolArarat Baptist ChurchArlington International Leadership SchoolArmstrong Hardwood FlooringBancorpSouthLyondellBasellToyota Bodine AluminumCambridge LtdCanteen Vending City FellowshipDay Treatment ProgramDenmark Elementary SchoolEast Elementary SchoolEast Jackson Medical ClinicEnglewood Baptist ChurchFarm BureauFirst Baptist ChurchFirst South Bank - NorthFirst South Bank - SouthFour Seasons NurseryGeorge A Smith amp SonsGerdauJackson Energy AuthorityJackson GeneralsJackson Police Department Special Operations UnitJackson State Community CollegeJackson-Madison County General Hospital

Jasonrsquos DeliJourney ChurchLane CollegeIssac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary SchoolLeaders Credit UnionLiberty Technology Magnet High SchoolLincoln Magnet School for Mathematics amp ScienceLowersquos SouthMadison Academic Magnet High SchoolNell Huntspon Flower BoxNova Elementary SchoolOne Hundred Black Men of West TennesseeOwens-Corning FiberglassPhi Delta KappaPope Elementary SchoolSamrsquos ClubSouth Elementary SchoolSouth Side High SchoolTennessee Industrial Printing Services IncTennessee National GuardTennessee Valley AuthorityThe Bank of JacksonThe Tennergy CorporationUnion UniversityWal-Mart Supercenter NorthWal-Mart Supercenter South

2013 Golden Apple Award Winners Proud Sponsor of the Jackson Chamber Education Programs

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 3

Get Connected with the

Jackson Chamberbull bullJackson Chamber Facebook

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Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Spotlight

Q When did you go through Leadership Jackson A 2011

Q Why did you choose to help with the upcoming Leadership Jackson class A Because I have come to love Jackson and West Tennessee and want to do whatever I can to foster strong servant leaders in our community

Q What are you looking forward to this year with the new class A The people LJ and Jackson are both

great because of the wonderful people of which itrsquos composed I cannot wait to get to know 30 new people and grow with them while watching them grow to serve our city

Q What was the most important piece of information that you learned during your Leadership Jackson experience A The significance of trusting others wisdom and vision over just my own I was amazed at the gifts skills and heart of the 29 people around me and what we could accomplish when we worked together

Q What advice would you give the upcoming class A What you get out of this program depends on the extent to which you give of yourself If you are open to change new ideas and growth you will learn more about yourself and how to lead than you could ever imagine

Q What was your funniest memory from Leadership Jackson A Watching one of our City Councilmen (Scott Conger) and County Commissioners (Scott Brown) perform a mock vehicle pull over with the Jackson SWAT team You can guess who ended up running away

Q If you could describe Leadership Jackson in one word what would it be A Transformational

Landon Preston 2013 Leadership Jackson Chairman

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

For thirty years businesses have been connected to education On Friday May 24 the Jackson Chamber celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Partners-in-Education (PIE) program at its annual Quarterly MembershipEducation Recognition Breakfast ldquoFor 30 years now schools and businesses in our community have worked togetherrdquo said Shirley Jones Vice President Public Affairs for the Jackson Chamber ldquoBecause of PIE schools have gained countless resources over the years ndash some time some in-kind and some monetaryrdquo The PIE program began in 1983 with seven partnerships and was started by the late Dr Tommy Allen who was with the Jackson City School System After the program was developed it was turned over to the chamber for administration The chamber has served as the liaison between the business and education community since The program currently has 269 partnerships At the breakfast Golden Apple Awards were presented to local schools and businesses In order to receive a Golden Apple Award the schools and businesses had to coordinate 10 or more activities with their partners during the 2011-2012 school year All activities that were coordinated between partnerships had to be reported in writing to Shirley Jones vice president of public affairs for the chamber to receive credit The Bank of Jackson the new sponsor for all of the chamberrsquos education programs was recognized at the chamberrsquos breakfast ldquoWe are excited to have The Bank of Jackson supporting education in Jacksonrdquo Jones said ldquoI have the privilege of partnering with them and I cannot say enough about their wonderful supportrdquo

2013 Golden Apple Award Winners

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 2

Partners-in-Education Program Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Alexander Elementary SchoolAllegra Print amp ImagingAndrew Jackson Elementary SchoolArarat Baptist ChurchArlington International Leadership SchoolArmstrong Hardwood FlooringBancorpSouthLyondellBasellToyota Bodine AluminumCambridge LtdCanteen Vending City FellowshipDay Treatment ProgramDenmark Elementary SchoolEast Elementary SchoolEast Jackson Medical ClinicEnglewood Baptist ChurchFarm BureauFirst Baptist ChurchFirst South Bank - NorthFirst South Bank - SouthFour Seasons NurseryGeorge A Smith amp SonsGerdauJackson Energy AuthorityJackson GeneralsJackson Police Department Special Operations UnitJackson State Community CollegeJackson-Madison County General Hospital

Jasonrsquos DeliJourney ChurchLane CollegeIssac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary SchoolLeaders Credit UnionLiberty Technology Magnet High SchoolLincoln Magnet School for Mathematics amp ScienceLowersquos SouthMadison Academic Magnet High SchoolNell Huntspon Flower BoxNova Elementary SchoolOne Hundred Black Men of West TennesseeOwens-Corning FiberglassPhi Delta KappaPope Elementary SchoolSamrsquos ClubSouth Elementary SchoolSouth Side High SchoolTennessee Industrial Printing Services IncTennessee National GuardTennessee Valley AuthorityThe Bank of JacksonThe Tennergy CorporationUnion UniversityWal-Mart Supercenter NorthWal-Mart Supercenter South

2013 Golden Apple Award Winners Proud Sponsor of the Jackson Chamber Education Programs

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 3

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Jackson Chamberbull bullJackson Chamber Facebook

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Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Spotlight

Q When did you go through Leadership Jackson A 2011

Q Why did you choose to help with the upcoming Leadership Jackson class A Because I have come to love Jackson and West Tennessee and want to do whatever I can to foster strong servant leaders in our community

Q What are you looking forward to this year with the new class A The people LJ and Jackson are both

great because of the wonderful people of which itrsquos composed I cannot wait to get to know 30 new people and grow with them while watching them grow to serve our city

Q What was the most important piece of information that you learned during your Leadership Jackson experience A The significance of trusting others wisdom and vision over just my own I was amazed at the gifts skills and heart of the 29 people around me and what we could accomplish when we worked together

Q What advice would you give the upcoming class A What you get out of this program depends on the extent to which you give of yourself If you are open to change new ideas and growth you will learn more about yourself and how to lead than you could ever imagine

Q What was your funniest memory from Leadership Jackson A Watching one of our City Councilmen (Scott Conger) and County Commissioners (Scott Brown) perform a mock vehicle pull over with the Jackson SWAT team You can guess who ended up running away

Q If you could describe Leadership Jackson in one word what would it be A Transformational

Landon Preston 2013 Leadership Jackson Chairman

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 3

Get Connected with the

Jackson Chamberbull bullJackson Chamber Facebook

Page

bullJackson Chamber TwitterbullJackson Chamber Economic Development Twitter

bullJackson Chamber Flickr

bullJackson Chamber YouTube

bullJackson Chamber LinkedIN

Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Spotlight

Q When did you go through Leadership Jackson A 2011

Q Why did you choose to help with the upcoming Leadership Jackson class A Because I have come to love Jackson and West Tennessee and want to do whatever I can to foster strong servant leaders in our community

Q What are you looking forward to this year with the new class A The people LJ and Jackson are both

great because of the wonderful people of which itrsquos composed I cannot wait to get to know 30 new people and grow with them while watching them grow to serve our city

Q What was the most important piece of information that you learned during your Leadership Jackson experience A The significance of trusting others wisdom and vision over just my own I was amazed at the gifts skills and heart of the 29 people around me and what we could accomplish when we worked together

Q What advice would you give the upcoming class A What you get out of this program depends on the extent to which you give of yourself If you are open to change new ideas and growth you will learn more about yourself and how to lead than you could ever imagine

Q What was your funniest memory from Leadership Jackson A Watching one of our City Councilmen (Scott Conger) and County Commissioners (Scott Brown) perform a mock vehicle pull over with the Jackson SWAT team You can guess who ended up running away

Q If you could describe Leadership Jackson in one word what would it be A Transformational

Landon Preston 2013 Leadership Jackson Chairman

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

MEMBER NEWS The Alliance for a Healthier Generation founded by the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation will recognize 12 Jackson-Madison County schools for transforming their campuses into healthier places for students and staff To earn the National Recognition Award these schools improved their nutrition services and physical activity programs to meet or exceed stringent standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generationrsquos Healthy Schools Program The Healthy Schools Program provides professional development such as onsite and virtual trainings with school health experts access to a customer support center science-based resources and success stories--at no cost--to more than 17000 schools nationwide to help them reverse the childhood obesity epidemic Schools are eligible for Bronze Silver or Gold National Recognition Awards based on their level of achievement Representatives from the recognized schools will travel to the Alliancersquos National Healthy Schools Program Forum in the fall and receive awards for increasing healthy eating and physical activity The following Jackson-Madison County Schools have been awarded Bronze this school year Alexander Elementary Denmark Elementary Lincoln Magnet Elementary Madison Academic Magnet High and Montessori Magnet School at Bemis The following Jackson-Madison County Schools have been awarded Silver this school year I B Tigrett Middle Liberty Technology Magnet High Malesus Elementary North Side High Nova Elementary South Elementary and South Side High While all honored schools have shown an excellence in physical and health education opportunities improved healthier meals and overall school wellness policy implementation here are a few highlights of why these schools were chosen bullLiberty Technology Magnet High and North Side High challenged their school staffs to a weight loss and physical fitness challenge Nearly 100 percent of both school staffs competed in healthy eating and activity challenges bullAll schools removed non-Alliance approved items from their vending machines and replaced them with food options that comply with the Alliancersquos nutrition guidelines bullThe national OrganWise health education program was incorporated at the Elementary level so that schools could increase the minutes and types of comprehensive health education offered bullAlexander Elementary implemented Phase II of their playground project so that students have additional options for physical activity during the school day bullAll of the schools showed their dedication to the community and to physical activity by participating in Jump Start Jackson and intramural and non-competitive sports bullAll recognized schools added additional servings of fruit or vegetables to school meals as needed per the Alliance nutrition guidelines

TWELVE JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS HONORED BY ALLIANCE FOR AHEALTHIER GENERATION FOR FIGHTING CHILDHOOD OBESITY

SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL HELPS WEST TENNESSEE AREA FAMILIES AVOID THE DANGERS OF CAREGIVER DISTRESS

Nearly one-third of adults living in Jackson Madison and Gibson Counties and much of West Tennessee are family caregivers who could be at risk for heart disease diabetes depression and various other physical and emotional maladies as a result of caregiver distress a potentially dangerous condition brought on by the pressures of caring for a senior loved one Studies increasingly point to caregiving as a leading stressor for families In fact one US study revealed that more than half (528) of those caring for individuals with diseases including cancer or Alzheimerrsquos had scores indicating depressionIn response to this growing issue the local Home Instead Senior Carereg office has launched a public awareness campaign ndash Family Care-giver Stress Relief at FamilyCaregiverStressReliefcom ndash to help family caregivers determine if they are at risk for distress and to minimize problems before they escalate Included in the program are two new tools The Are You a Caregiver Quiz which is designed to help a family caregiver self-identify and recognize the role of a caregiver and the Family Caregiver Distress Assessment adapted for the Home Instead Senior Care network by Dr Peter Vitaliano of the Uni-versity of Washington The assessment allows caregivers to determine their risk for distress and resulting emotional and physical issues including depression heart disease high blood pressure diabetes and obesity ldquoSo many spouses and adult children are unaware of their potential risk of caregiver distress because they donrsquot see themselves as caregiversrdquo said Bryson Mc-Quiston owner of the local Home Instead Senior Care office ldquoThese new resources enable them to understand their role the stresses they may face as a caregiver and how that stress might lead to more serious health effectsrdquo A recent Home Instead Senior Care study discovered that caregivers are prone to hiding their emotions and as a result their health suffers Approximately 74 percent of caregivers who hide their feelings report fatigue 53 percent report difficulty sleeping 37 percent report depression and 30 percent weight gain or loss Research shows that certain characteristics make family caregivers more vulnerable to caregiver distress the top being bull Gender Women report more psychological distress than men (however male caregivers have more negative physiological responses to caregiving including higher blood sugar and insulin levels poorer cholesterol and immune function and obesity) bull Reluctance to ask for help Caregivers who wonrsquot ask for help are setting themselves up for the kind of exhaustion that can lead to distress bull Chronic Illness Caregivers who are already sick or have existing medical conditions such as coronary disease hypertension and cancer are more vulnerable to additional negative health effects resulting from caregiver stress ldquoItrsquos important for caregivers to understand that stress can impact onersquos ability to care If they donrsquot care for themselves they may put their senior loved ones at risk Whether itrsquos support groups stress management techniques or respite help caregivers need to realize the importance of managing their health toordquo said McQuiston

Proud Sponsor of the Jackson Chamber Education Programs

CHAMBER NEWS The Jackson Chamber recognized the Chamber Emissaries with an awards luncheon in May to highlight their past yearrsquos achievements The Emissaries connect with existing chamber members to verify their contact information and to reinforce the importance of chamber membership The Emissaries a group of 20 broke a new record and contacted 1419 chamber members Each Emissary was recognized at the luncheon with a Certificate of Appreciation The ldquoAlmostrdquo Perfect At-tendance Award Kickinrsquo It Award and the Star Performers Awards were also given out among the group The chamber also recognized the outgoing Chairperson Drew Yates FirstBank and current Chairperson Jim Metcalf Sonoco

2012-2013 Emissaries bull Pam Blasingame Coldwell Banker Real Estate Nowbull Peggy Graves Coldwell Banker Real Estate Nowbull Sherita Greer BancorpSouthbull Greg Griffin Edward Jones Investments bull Jeffery Head BancorpSouthbull Ray Holder The Star Centerbull Rhonda Holder Jackson Center for Independent Livingbull Jess June Fidelity Search Enterprises bull Sherri Kilburn The Kilburn Groupbull Blake Mansfield First State Bankbull Lynn Menendez St Maryrsquos Catholic Schoolbull Jim Metcalf Sonocobull Tawnya Moore Commercial Bank amp Trust Companybull Susan Morris Express Employment Professionalsbull Chris Ramey Jackson Christian Schoolbull Stephanie Riley Raines Designbull Dana Stewart Personnel Placements LLCbull Brandi Wilson Iris Networksbull Drew Yates FirstBankbull Franca Young The Bank of Jackson

CHAMBER AWARDS EMISSARIES AT CHAMBER LUNCHEON

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

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 5

Kickinrsquo It Award Blake Mansfield First State Bank

ldquoAlmostrdquo Perfect Attendance Award Drew Yates FirstBank

2012-2013 Star Performers Award Winners Award given to those who reached their goal of 60 contacts for 2012bull Pam Blasingamebull Peggy Gravesbull Sherita Greerbull Ray Holderbull Rhonda Holderbull Blake Mansfieldbull Lynn Menendezbull Jim Metcalfbull Tawnya Moorebull Susan Morrisbull Dana Stewartbull Drew Yatesbull Franca Young

David Hallock Emissary of the Year Award Ray Holder The STAR Center

Drew Yates outgoing Emissaries Chairperson and Lisa Cothran Jackson Chamber

Jackson Chamber Emissaries

Lisa Cothran Jackson Chamber and Ray Holder The STAR Center

Roy Heatherly Chamber Board Chairman and Blake Mansfield First State Bank

Certificates of Appreciation for the Emissaries

2013 Emissaries Awards

Get Connected With Citizenrsquos Protection Group (LegalShield)

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 6

Company name Citizens Protection Group (LegalShield)Address 547 Old Humboldt Rd Jackson TN 38305Phone Number 731-697-4752Website wwwgreatlegalbenefitcomdavidmartin or wwwbestcareerplanus

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos new with your organization LegalShield We just expanded to offer Legal Plans as an Employee Benefit

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos helped your organization become successful in our commu-nity LegalShield Wersquove been successful since joining the Jackson Chamber foremost

Chamber Connection What does your organization do that most people donrsquot know about LegalShield Most people donrsquot know that we offer the most comprehensive Identity Theft Protection available today along with the following types of Legal Plans Family Plans Small Business Plans Commercial Drivers Legal Plans Police Officers Plans and Foster Parent plans

Chamber Connection What are some recent successes your organization has experienced LegalShield Our success comes when we help a person overcome legal issues they thought were hopeless

Chamber Connection What are some of the future goals of your organization LegalShield We want to get more people protected by our services and recruit more associates to market our services to business owners and the general public

Chamber Connection Are there any things we didnrsquot ask that you would like to share LegalShield We give people the ability to live life on their terms to worry less and live more

Connect with LegalShield

by clicking here

CHAMBER NEWS The Jackson Chamber recognized the Chamber Emissaries with an awards luncheon in May to highlight their past yearrsquos achievements The Emissaries connect with existing chamber members to verify their contact information and to reinforce the importance of chamber membership The Emissaries a group of 20 broke a new record and contacted 1419 chamber members Each Emissary was recognized at the luncheon with a Certificate of Appreciation The ldquoAlmostrdquo Perfect At-tendance Award Kickinrsquo It Award and the Star Performers Awards were also given out among the group The chamber also recognized the outgoing Chairperson Drew Yates FirstBank and current Chairperson Jim Metcalf Sonoco

2012-2013 Emissaries bull Pam Blasingame Coldwell Banker Real Estate Nowbull Peggy Graves Coldwell Banker Real Estate Nowbull Sherita Greer BancorpSouthbull Greg Griffin Edward Jones Investments bull Jeffery Head BancorpSouthbull Ray Holder The Star Centerbull Rhonda Holder Jackson Center for Independent Livingbull Jess June Fidelity Search Enterprises bull Sherri Kilburn The Kilburn Groupbull Blake Mansfield First State Bankbull Lynn Menendez St Maryrsquos Catholic Schoolbull Jim Metcalf Sonocobull Tawnya Moore Commercial Bank amp Trust Companybull Susan Morris Express Employment Professionalsbull Chris Ramey Jackson Christian Schoolbull Stephanie Riley Raines Designbull Dana Stewart Personnel Placements LLCbull Brandi Wilson Iris Networksbull Drew Yates FirstBankbull Franca Young The Bank of Jackson

CHAMBER AWARDS EMISSARIES AT CHAMBER LUNCHEON

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

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 5

Kickinrsquo It Award Blake Mansfield First State Bank

ldquoAlmostrdquo Perfect Attendance Award Drew Yates FirstBank

2012-2013 Star Performers Award Winners Award given to those who reached their goal of 60 contacts for 2012bull Pam Blasingamebull Peggy Gravesbull Sherita Greerbull Ray Holderbull Rhonda Holderbull Blake Mansfieldbull Lynn Menendezbull Jim Metcalfbull Tawnya Moorebull Susan Morrisbull Dana Stewartbull Drew Yatesbull Franca Young

David Hallock Emissary of the Year Award Ray Holder The STAR Center

Drew Yates outgoing Emissaries Chairperson and Lisa Cothran Jackson Chamber

Jackson Chamber Emissaries

Lisa Cothran Jackson Chamber and Ray Holder The STAR Center

Roy Heatherly Chamber Board Chairman and Blake Mansfield First State Bank

Certificates of Appreciation for the Emissaries

2013 Emissaries Awards

Get Connected With Citizenrsquos Protection Group (LegalShield)

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 6

Company name Citizens Protection Group (LegalShield)Address 547 Old Humboldt Rd Jackson TN 38305Phone Number 731-697-4752Website wwwgreatlegalbenefitcomdavidmartin or wwwbestcareerplanus

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos new with your organization LegalShield We just expanded to offer Legal Plans as an Employee Benefit

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos helped your organization become successful in our commu-nity LegalShield Wersquove been successful since joining the Jackson Chamber foremost

Chamber Connection What does your organization do that most people donrsquot know about LegalShield Most people donrsquot know that we offer the most comprehensive Identity Theft Protection available today along with the following types of Legal Plans Family Plans Small Business Plans Commercial Drivers Legal Plans Police Officers Plans and Foster Parent plans

Chamber Connection What are some recent successes your organization has experienced LegalShield Our success comes when we help a person overcome legal issues they thought were hopeless

Chamber Connection What are some of the future goals of your organization LegalShield We want to get more people protected by our services and recruit more associates to market our services to business owners and the general public

Chamber Connection Are there any things we didnrsquot ask that you would like to share LegalShield We give people the ability to live life on their terms to worry less and live more

Connect with LegalShield

by clicking here

Get Connected With Citizenrsquos Protection Group (LegalShield)

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 6

Company name Citizens Protection Group (LegalShield)Address 547 Old Humboldt Rd Jackson TN 38305Phone Number 731-697-4752Website wwwgreatlegalbenefitcomdavidmartin or wwwbestcareerplanus

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos new with your organization LegalShield We just expanded to offer Legal Plans as an Employee Benefit

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos helped your organization become successful in our commu-nity LegalShield Wersquove been successful since joining the Jackson Chamber foremost

Chamber Connection What does your organization do that most people donrsquot know about LegalShield Most people donrsquot know that we offer the most comprehensive Identity Theft Protection available today along with the following types of Legal Plans Family Plans Small Business Plans Commercial Drivers Legal Plans Police Officers Plans and Foster Parent plans

Chamber Connection What are some recent successes your organization has experienced LegalShield Our success comes when we help a person overcome legal issues they thought were hopeless

Chamber Connection What are some of the future goals of your organization LegalShield We want to get more people protected by our services and recruit more associates to market our services to business owners and the general public

Chamber Connection Are there any things we didnrsquot ask that you would like to share LegalShield We give people the ability to live life on their terms to worry less and live more

Connect with LegalShield

by clicking here

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 7

NEW MEMBERS MAY 2013A-Pink EnterprisesFolake Olumide55 Single Oak CoveJackson TN 38305(731) 313-0616wwwapinkenterprisescomCategory Promotional Products

Blues and Rock EmPOURium and EateryBen Fowler603 B Vann Dr Jackson TN 38305(731) 300-0373Category BarTavern

Dirt CheapCarlie McCrary57-B Carriage House Dr Jackson TN 38305(731) 984-7494wwwccmllccomCategory Discount Stores

Honeyrsquos Baby Cakes LLCPhillip amp Ellen Wright480 Wiley Parker Rd Ste 4Jackson TN 38305(731) 300-3663Category Bakeries ampor Specialty Desserts

Kingdom Care Solutions LLCAby Bingham8 Stonebridge Blvd Ste MJackson TN 38305(731) 660-6003wwwkingdomcaresolutionscomCategory Home Health Care

Love Worth Finding MinistriesCary E Vaughn2941 Kate Bond Rd Memphis TN 38133(901) 289-1254wwwlwforgCategory NonProft Organizations

Patterson Physical TherapyBeth Patterson15 Stonebridge Blvd Jackson TN 38305(731) 300-4950wwwobegonefitnesscomCategory Health amp Wellness

Payne ChiropracticDr Franklin Payne DC80F Innsdale CoveJackson TN 38305(731) 660-6212wwwpaynechiropracticandsportscomCategory Chiropractors

Planet FitnessJeremy Patterson57 Carriage House Dr Jackson TN 38305(731) 256-3000wwwplanetfitnesscomCategory Fitness Clubs

Sitters Etc Chandra Billingsley161 W University Pkwy Ste 12517Jackson TN 38305(855) 674-8837Category Alzheimer Services

Ambassadors with Perfect Attendance March 2013

Kathy Canovan Rodan amp Fields

Joyce Corley FirstBank

Amanda Davenport Complete Restoration Inc

Gidget Egner Jack Morris Auto Glass

Sarah Estes The Jackson Sun

Dawn Mooney PC Paladins

Pat Ross United Way of West TN

Heath Williams George A Smith amp Sons

Ambassadors with Perfect Attendance First Quarter

Joyce Corley FirstBank

Sarah Estes The Jackson Sun

Cathy Nelson MAA

Heath Williams George A Smith amp Sons

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 8

RENEWING MEMBERS MAY 2013Aeneas Internet amp TelephoneAffordable DenturesAlexander Thompson Arnold PLLCAll Suites HotelAlphaMed IncAppraisal Services IncArthritis Clinic PLLCAspell Recovery CenterTAMB of JacksonAudettersquos Academy for Early LearningBelkBoys amp Girls Club of Jackson-Madison County IncCentral Distributors IncCentury Farm WineryCherry Grove ApartmentsCoffmanrsquos FurnitureComputer Oil ChangeDement Construction Company LLCDement Tree Service LLCDET Distributing CoDorris Real Estate AppraisalEvangelical Community ChurchExchange ClubCarl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child AbuseExpress Employment ProfessionalsFarm Credit Mid-AmericaFerguson Enterprises IncFettig Rental Co Inc dba Hertz Rent A CarForcum Lannom Contractors LLCFOX 16 WJKTFrankie Plunk Travel Service IncGreen Frog Coffee CompanyHampton Inn amp Suites JacksonHarry H Miller Jr CPAHaynes Barker Investment Management LLCHealthSource of JacksonHickman Realty GroupHoyt Hayes Jr ConstructionHub City Tire Co IncHydroClean LLCIT AuthorityJackson Interventional Pain CenterJackson Radiology Associates PAJackson-Madison County Airport AuthorityKyle C Atkins Attorney at LawLarry Jolley RealtyLaw Offices of Holmes Rich amp Sigler PCLeaders Credit UnionLonghorn SteakhouseMack Pest Control IncMain Street Publishing IncArsquoMata Hari amp Hari InvestigationsMamrsquoselleMasterFit Medical SupplyMAT Industries LLCMcAlisterrsquos DeliMcAlisterrsquos DeliMcCoyrsquos Heating amp AirMelvin Wright DDSMoss Benton amp Wallis PLLCMSB Construction LLC

Newman amp Billingsley CPArsquos PLCOrsquoBryant amp Associates IncOne On One Total FitnessParkerrsquos FlooringRainey Kizer Reviere amp Bell PLCReasons Construction CoReed amp Associates Marketing IncRegional Hospital of JacksonService King Collision RepairSERVPRO of JacksonCrockett CountySigNature Boutique HotelState Farm Insurance-Darrell KimbelState Farm Insurance-Greg MilamStrickland Roofing Co IncTaylorrsquos Jewelry Repair StudioTeel amp Maroney PLCTeen Driver AcademyTennessee National Guard Career ZoneTennessee Quality Homecare amp HospiceTennessee Quality Homecare amp HospiceThe Learning Achievement Center LLCThomas J Turner amp Associates IncUnited Way of West Tennessee IncUniversity of TennesseeTennessee State University Extension-Madison CountyUniversity School of JacksonVineyards Gifts IncWarm Hearts Care-WestWoodmen of the World Life Insurance SocietyWorkcare Resources IncYoLo Frozen Yogurt amp Gelato

+ 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 MAYJUNE 2013

New Playground - Alexander Elementary School

900 North Highland Avenue731-422-1841

Category Education - Schools amp Colleges

Accurate Communications1060 Brookfield Rd Memphis TN 38119

800-685-6646wwweargluecom

Category Marketing

ACS Security8 Sipes Cove

731-616-3182wwwacssecuredcom

Category Security-Products Systems Burglar Alarms amp

Companies

Baihui Acupuncture LLC233C Oil Well Road

731-300-9390wwwbaihuiaccupuncturenet

Category Acupuncture

Boogie Nights1849 Highway 45 Bypass

731-660-4100Category BarTavern

City of Jackson Fire Station72 Windy City Road

Category Government

Cleartalk Wireless1970 N Highland Ave

731-928-4880wwwcleartalkunlimitedcomCategory Communications-

Mobile

Planet Fitness57A Carriage House Drive

731-256-3000wwwplanetfitnesscomCategory Fitness Clubs

Ground Breaking Emergency Room Expansion

Regional Hospital367 Hospital Boulevard

731-661-2185wwwregionalhospital

jacksoncomCategory Hospitals

West Tennessee Transitional Care

597 W Forest Avenue731-541-6911

Category Health Care Facility

Anago Cleaning Systems179 Wayy Bonne RdMedina TN 38355

731-924-9459wwwanagonashvillecom

Category Janitorial-Commercial

A-Pink Enterprises55 Single Oak Cove

731-313-0616wwwapinkenterprisescom

Category Promotional Products

Executive ImpactPO Box 415

Friendship TN 38034731-882-0082

wwwexecutiveimpactonlinecom

Category Consulting Services

ePaymentAmerica7556 US Hwy 70 Ste 200

Memphis TN 38133901-385-5353

wwwepaymentamericacomCategory Credit Card

Processing

HelmsBriscoe430 Roland Ave

Jackson TN 38305731-803-3661

wwwhelmsbriscoecomCategory Wedding ampor

Event Planner

Humphreys Associates Inc 3300 Mitchell St

Humboldt TN 38343731-693-0349

Category Appraisers

King Technologies Inc805 Industrial Park Dr

Trenton TN 38382800-489-7372

wwwkingtechnologiescomCategory Telecommunica-

tions-Sales Service amp Equipment

Sitters Etc 161 W University Pkwy

Ste 12517855-674-8837

Category Alzheimer Services

Melaleuca Wellness Company153 Puron Rd

Adamsville TN 38310731-645-0135

wwwmelaleucacomCategory Health amp Wellness

ATampT Mobility ndash LTE Launch1012 Vann Drive

615-415-8061wwwattcom

Category Telecommunica-tions-Sales Service amp Equipment

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 9

RIBBON CUTTINGS MAYJUNE 2013

New Playground - Alexander Elementary School

900 North Highland Avenue731-422-1841

Category Education - Schools amp Colleges

Accurate Communications1060 Brookfield Rd Memphis TN 38119

800-685-6646wwweargluecom

Category Marketing

ACS Security8 Sipes Cove

731-616-3182wwwacssecuredcom

Category Security-Products Systems Burglar Alarms amp

Companies

Baihui Acupuncture LLC233C Oil Well Road

731-300-9390wwwbaihuiaccupuncturenet

Category Acupuncture

Boogie Nights1849 Highway 45 Bypass

731-660-4100Category BarTavern

City of Jackson Fire Station72 Windy City Road

Category Government

Cleartalk Wireless1970 N Highland Ave

731-928-4880wwwcleartalkunlimitedcomCategory Communications-

Mobile

Planet Fitness57A Carriage House Drive

731-256-3000wwwplanetfitnesscomCategory Fitness Clubs

Ground Breaking Emergency Room Expansion

Regional Hospital367 Hospital Boulevard

731-661-2185wwwregionalhospital

jacksoncomCategory Hospitals

West Tennessee Transitional Care

597 W Forest Avenue731-541-6911

Category Health Care Facility

Anago Cleaning Systems179 Wayy Bonne RdMedina TN 38355

731-924-9459wwwanagonashvillecom

Category Janitorial-Commercial

A-Pink Enterprises55 Single Oak Cove

731-313-0616wwwapinkenterprisescom

Category Promotional Products

Executive ImpactPO Box 415

Friendship TN 38034731-882-0082

wwwexecutiveimpactonlinecom

Category Consulting Services

ePaymentAmerica7556 US Hwy 70 Ste 200

Memphis TN 38133901-385-5353

wwwepaymentamericacomCategory Credit Card

Processing

HelmsBriscoe430 Roland Ave

Jackson TN 38305731-803-3661

wwwhelmsbriscoecomCategory Wedding ampor

Event Planner

Humphreys Associates Inc 3300 Mitchell St

Humboldt TN 38343731-693-0349

Category Appraisers

King Technologies Inc805 Industrial Park Dr

Trenton TN 38382800-489-7372

wwwkingtechnologiescomCategory Telecommunica-

tions-Sales Service amp Equipment

Sitters Etc 161 W University Pkwy

Ste 12517855-674-8837

Category Alzheimer Services

Melaleuca Wellness Company153 Puron Rd

Adamsville TN 38310731-645-0135

wwwmelaleucacomCategory Health amp Wellness

ATampT Mobility ndash LTE Launch1012 Vann Drive

615-415-8061wwwattcom

Category Telecommunica-tions-Sales Service amp Equipment

Total Labor Force April rsquo13 April lsquo12 Rate Change March rsquo13 March rsquo12 Rate Change

Madison County 49730 49040 14 49800 48260 32

Jackson MSA 58110 57160 17 58210 56290 34(Madison amp Chester Counties)

Tennessee 3113600 3073700 13 3102700 3077900 08

United States 154975000 153905000 07 154512000 154316000 01

Unemployment April rsquo13 April lsquo12 Rate Change March rsquo13 March rsquo12 Rate Change Madison County 82 82 00 81 84 -03 Jackson MSA 82 80 02 82 83 -01 (Madison amp Chester Counties) Tennessee 80 76 04 81 81 00 United States 81 77 04 76 84 -08 Sales Tax Collected June lsquo13 June lsquo12 Rate Change May rsquo13 May lsquo12 Rate Change

City of Jackson $3688524 $3489998 57 $3958574 $3988981 -08

Madison County $3967009 $3788386 47 $4240341 $4303289 -15

Building Permits Residential May lsquo13 May lsquo12 April 13 April 12

Number Issued 14 13 11 22Permit Value $2341000 $3130000 $1900000 $4165000

Commercial Number Issued 14 12 15 19Permit Value $2476360 $3982516 $5857123 $1405955

ECONOMIC INDICATORS MAY 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