INSIDE Grass Roots Wellness Initiative Builds Muscle Recent Growth of Health amp Fitness

Centers Puts Jackson in Spotlightpg 2

CHAMBER CONNECTIONTHE JACKSON CHAMBERS

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

MAY 2013

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 2

Spring and summer have always been motivation for people to get fit but whatrsquos gotten into Jack-son the city between Memphis and Nashville In the last year alone a variety of new fitness facilities and wellness centers has transformed the growing area into one of the most health-conscious cities in the state ldquoIn any city of vibrant young professionals you are going to see demand for ways to improve or pro-mote healthrdquo said Kim White owner of The Fight Shop one of the cityrsquos hottest new training facilities ldquoThere are now more places to get in shape than ever before in Jackson which is a good sign for where our cityrsquos goingrdquo Today 15 fitness centers operate in a city of more than 65000mdashand two more are under construc-tion The numerous variety gives Jackson more wellness centers per capita than any other city its size in the state From the privately-owned Jackson Sport and Fitness Center to publicly traded health clubs like Goldrsquos Gym to Jackson Madison County General Hospitalrsquos innovative LIFT Center itrsquos hard not to

notice the trend ldquoJackson has a long history of fitness outdoor recreation and athleticsrdquo said Julie McMahon director of the Andrew Jackson Marathon ldquoOur marathon just completed its 41st year making it the oldest marathon in Tennesseerdquo Runners at the event can qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon This yearrsquos event included a childrenrsquos marathon in collaboration with area schools Children could cover and record miles while in school and run the final mile on the marathon course Jumpstart Jacksonrsquos annual Community Walk is another popular event that promotes health and wellness in the city ldquoThis year more than 1500 adults schoolchildren and their par- ents participated in the wellness walkrdquo said organizer Annette Wilson ldquoWe are striving hard to make Jackson a healthier place for all community mem- bersrdquo ldquoItrsquos exciting to see the emphasis on fitness and wellness in the com-munity and this is coming from the people of Jackson not some outside initiativerdquo said Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist ldquoOne of the most enjoyable parts of serving as mayor is working to provide recreation facilities that people use and appreciaterdquo It was Gistrsquos leadership while director of the Parks and Recreation Department in the 1990s that may have set the stage for a healthier more active Jackson today A number of the 24 public parks in the county were developed or improved during his tenure The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex with 17 baseball and softball fields has now been host to more than 1 million players and fans since its opening 10 years ago Adjacent to the stadium for the cityrsquos minor league baseball team Seattle Marinerrsquos affiliate the Jackson Gener-als the Sportsplex draws amateurs from all over the country Goldrsquos Gym was one of the first fitness facilities in the city with its roots going back to the Racquet Club of Jackson in 1978 ldquoWe have something for the entire family People from all over West Tennessee come to us for our strength training equipment yoga facility and group exercise classesrdquo said owner Steve Roten ldquoWe are also proud to host the annual Turkey Day run that attracted nearly 1000 runners to our city last yearrdquo The latest addition to Jacksonrsquos fitness scene is Planet Fitness which opened its doors in April and plans a grand opening in May One of the gymrsquos biggest sponsors is the hit TV show ldquoThe Biggest Loserrdquo where overweight contestants fight to get fit Not only are fitness facilities thriving in Jackson many fitness equipment retailers are seeing a resurgence too ldquoWersquore seeing many more first-time cyclistsrdquo said Adrian Parchman one of the owners at Hub City Bicycle Company in Jackson ldquoWhatrsquos exciting is that wersquore seeing more high school and college students people who see cycling as an active sport to get involved in And wersquore seeing just as many baby boomers getting into cyclingrdquo Jackson has gained the wellness spotlight of late thanks to the development of the Jackson Walk the first walkable community in West Tennessee designed to reduce long commutes bring communi-ties together and build healthier cities The development is anchored by a local farmerrsquos market the comprehensive-care themed LIFT Center and retail It offers apartments and single-family homes within walking distance of the University of Memphis Lambuth campus one of seven area colleges and universities ldquoThe health of a city is important in attracting new business and industryrdquo said Kyle Spurgeon presidentCEO of the Jackson Chamber ldquoCompanies looking to relocate consider overall healthcare costs Wellness activities reduce costs lower absenteeism and offer a more vibrant workforcerdquo The Jackson Chamber is working with groups like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) organizations that track and share health data by every county in the US According to their data the Tennessee average for health and fitness facilities is eight per 100000 residents Madison County currently rates 13 facilities per 100000 residents

Grass Roots Wellness Initiative Builds Muscle in Jackson

ldquoThe health of a city is important in attracting new business and industry

Companies looking to relocate consider overall healthcare costs Wellness activities reduce costs lower absenteeism and offer a more vibrant workforcerdquo-Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEO Jackson Chamber

Recent Growth of Health and

Fitness Centers Puts Jackson in

Spotlight

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

Chris Ramey Director of Advancement for Jackson Christian School currently serves as the Immediate Past President of the Leadership Jackson Alumni Association (LJAA) Board Co-Chair of the Alumni Engagement Com-mittee and as a chamber Emissary He has worked six years as Vice President of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation two years as the Director of De-velopment for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and almost eight years as the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at Freed-Hardeman University Ramey said he did not hesitate to get involved when he was asked to serve on the LJ alumni association ldquoLeadership Jackson was an overwhelmingly positive experience which allowed me to establish so many connections across our cityrdquo Ramey said ldquoIt also taught me a great deal about community trusteeship and opened up avenues of service to othersrdquo Ramey also volunteers in other areas around the community He has been a member of the Jackson Exchange Club for ten years In those ten years he has served as Chair of the Youth Committee Chair of the Scholarship Committee Vice President and President of the club District Awards Chairperson Tennessee District Vice President and Co-Chair of the Man of the Year com-mittee He currently serves as Membership Committee Co-Chair Tennessee District President and Board Member for the club

Along with the Jackson Exchange Club he is a past Board Member for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Past Chair of the Madison County Arthritis Walk and Past Chair of the Madison County Arthritis Walk He is also active in helping Camp Bluebird an adult cancer camp where he serves as an Advisory Board Member Ramey also spends his time volunteering for the Jackson Chamber where he has served as a chamber Emissary for almost ten years chairman of the Emis-saries group membership recruiter in the last two membership drives assisted with the chamberrsquos business awards and served as co-chair of the LJAA Alumni Relations Committee He attends many chamber events such as U40 Young Professionals and Business After Hours ldquoIrsquom proud to volunteer for the chamber as it is an integral part of a strong business community and economic growth in West Tennesseerdquo Ramey said

Chris Ramey LJAA 2013 Immediate Past President Jackson Christian School

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 2

Spring and summer have always been motivation for people to get fit but whatrsquos gotten into Jack-son the city between Memphis and Nashville In the last year alone a variety of new fitness facilities and wellness centers has transformed the growing area into one of the most health-conscious cities in the state ldquoIn any city of vibrant young professionals you are going to see demand for ways to improve or pro-mote healthrdquo said Kim White owner of The Fight Shop one of the cityrsquos hottest new training facilities ldquoThere are now more places to get in shape than ever before in Jackson which is a good sign for where our cityrsquos goingrdquo Today 15 fitness centers operate in a city of more than 65000mdashand two more are under construc-tion The numerous variety gives Jackson more wellness centers per capita than any other city its size in the state From the privately-owned Jackson Sport and Fitness Center to publicly traded health clubs like Goldrsquos Gym to Jackson Madison County General Hospitalrsquos innovative LIFT Center itrsquos hard not to

notice the trend ldquoJackson has a long history of fitness outdoor recreation and athleticsrdquo said Julie McMahon director of the Andrew Jackson Marathon ldquoOur marathon just completed its 41st year making it the oldest marathon in Tennesseerdquo Runners at the event can qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon This yearrsquos event included a childrenrsquos marathon in collaboration with area schools Children could cover and record miles while in school and run the final mile on the marathon course Jumpstart Jacksonrsquos annual Community Walk is another popular event that promotes health and wellness in the city ldquoThis year more than 1500 adults schoolchildren and their par- ents participated in the wellness walkrdquo said organizer Annette Wilson ldquoWe are striving hard to make Jackson a healthier place for all community mem- bersrdquo ldquoItrsquos exciting to see the emphasis on fitness and wellness in the com-munity and this is coming from the people of Jackson not some outside initiativerdquo said Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist ldquoOne of the most enjoyable parts of serving as mayor is working to provide recreation facilities that people use and appreciaterdquo It was Gistrsquos leadership while director of the Parks and Recreation Department in the 1990s that may have set the stage for a healthier more active Jackson today A number of the 24 public parks in the county were developed or improved during his tenure The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex with 17 baseball and softball fields has now been host to more than 1 million players and fans since its opening 10 years ago Adjacent to the stadium for the cityrsquos minor league baseball team Seattle Marinerrsquos affiliate the Jackson Gener-als the Sportsplex draws amateurs from all over the country Goldrsquos Gym was one of the first fitness facilities in the city with its roots going back to the Racquet Club of Jackson in 1978 ldquoWe have something for the entire family People from all over West Tennessee come to us for our strength training equipment yoga facility and group exercise classesrdquo said owner Steve Roten ldquoWe are also proud to host the annual Turkey Day run that attracted nearly 1000 runners to our city last yearrdquo The latest addition to Jacksonrsquos fitness scene is Planet Fitness which opened its doors in April and plans a grand opening in May One of the gymrsquos biggest sponsors is the hit TV show ldquoThe Biggest Loserrdquo where overweight contestants fight to get fit Not only are fitness facilities thriving in Jackson many fitness equipment retailers are seeing a resurgence too ldquoWersquore seeing many more first-time cyclistsrdquo said Adrian Parchman one of the owners at Hub City Bicycle Company in Jackson ldquoWhatrsquos exciting is that wersquore seeing more high school and college students people who see cycling as an active sport to get involved in And wersquore seeing just as many baby boomers getting into cyclingrdquo Jackson has gained the wellness spotlight of late thanks to the development of the Jackson Walk the first walkable community in West Tennessee designed to reduce long commutes bring communi-ties together and build healthier cities The development is anchored by a local farmerrsquos market the comprehensive-care themed LIFT Center and retail It offers apartments and single-family homes within walking distance of the University of Memphis Lambuth campus one of seven area colleges and universities ldquoThe health of a city is important in attracting new business and industryrdquo said Kyle Spurgeon presidentCEO of the Jackson Chamber ldquoCompanies looking to relocate consider overall healthcare costs Wellness activities reduce costs lower absenteeism and offer a more vibrant workforcerdquo The Jackson Chamber is working with groups like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) organizations that track and share health data by every county in the US According to their data the Tennessee average for health and fitness facilities is eight per 100000 residents Madison County currently rates 13 facilities per 100000 residents

Grass Roots Wellness Initiative Builds Muscle in Jackson

ldquoThe health of a city is important in attracting new business and industry

Companies looking to relocate consider overall healthcare costs Wellness activities reduce costs lower absenteeism and offer a more vibrant workforcerdquo-Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEO Jackson Chamber

Recent Growth of Health and

Fitness Centers Puts Jackson in

Spotlight

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

Chris Ramey Director of Advancement for Jackson Christian School currently serves as the Immediate Past President of the Leadership Jackson Alumni Association (LJAA) Board Co-Chair of the Alumni Engagement Com-mittee and as a chamber Emissary He has worked six years as Vice President of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation two years as the Director of De-velopment for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and almost eight years as the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at Freed-Hardeman University Ramey said he did not hesitate to get involved when he was asked to serve on the LJ alumni association ldquoLeadership Jackson was an overwhelmingly positive experience which allowed me to establish so many connections across our cityrdquo Ramey said ldquoIt also taught me a great deal about community trusteeship and opened up avenues of service to othersrdquo Ramey also volunteers in other areas around the community He has been a member of the Jackson Exchange Club for ten years In those ten years he has served as Chair of the Youth Committee Chair of the Scholarship Committee Vice President and President of the club District Awards Chairperson Tennessee District Vice President and Co-Chair of the Man of the Year com-mittee He currently serves as Membership Committee Co-Chair Tennessee District President and Board Member for the club

Along with the Jackson Exchange Club he is a past Board Member for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Past Chair of the Madison County Arthritis Walk and Past Chair of the Madison County Arthritis Walk He is also active in helping Camp Bluebird an adult cancer camp where he serves as an Advisory Board Member Ramey also spends his time volunteering for the Jackson Chamber where he has served as a chamber Emissary for almost ten years chairman of the Emis-saries group membership recruiter in the last two membership drives assisted with the chamberrsquos business awards and served as co-chair of the LJAA Alumni Relations Committee He attends many chamber events such as U40 Young Professionals and Business After Hours ldquoIrsquom proud to volunteer for the chamber as it is an integral part of a strong business community and economic growth in West Tennesseerdquo Ramey said

Chris Ramey LJAA 2013 Immediate Past President Jackson Christian School

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

Chris Ramey Director of Advancement for Jackson Christian School currently serves as the Immediate Past President of the Leadership Jackson Alumni Association (LJAA) Board Co-Chair of the Alumni Engagement Com-mittee and as a chamber Emissary He has worked six years as Vice President of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation two years as the Director of De-velopment for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and almost eight years as the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at Freed-Hardeman University Ramey said he did not hesitate to get involved when he was asked to serve on the LJ alumni association ldquoLeadership Jackson was an overwhelmingly positive experience which allowed me to establish so many connections across our cityrdquo Ramey said ldquoIt also taught me a great deal about community trusteeship and opened up avenues of service to othersrdquo Ramey also volunteers in other areas around the community He has been a member of the Jackson Exchange Club for ten years In those ten years he has served as Chair of the Youth Committee Chair of the Scholarship Committee Vice President and President of the club District Awards Chairperson Tennessee District Vice President and Co-Chair of the Man of the Year com-mittee He currently serves as Membership Committee Co-Chair Tennessee District President and Board Member for the club

Along with the Jackson Exchange Club he is a past Board Member for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Past Chair of the Madison County Arthritis Walk and Past Chair of the Madison County Arthritis Walk He is also active in helping Camp Bluebird an adult cancer camp where he serves as an Advisory Board Member Ramey also spends his time volunteering for the Jackson Chamber where he has served as a chamber Emissary for almost ten years chairman of the Emis-saries group membership recruiter in the last two membership drives assisted with the chamberrsquos business awards and served as co-chair of the LJAA Alumni Relations Committee He attends many chamber events such as U40 Young Professionals and Business After Hours ldquoIrsquom proud to volunteer for the chamber as it is an integral part of a strong business community and economic growth in West Tennesseerdquo Ramey said

Chris Ramey LJAA 2013 Immediate Past President Jackson Christian School

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

LOCAL NONPROFIT RECEIVES NATIONAL ACCLAIMMEMBER NEWS

Aspell Recovery Center has been designated as a Top 50 nonprofit place to work in the United States by the NonProfit Times and the Best Companies Group The NonProfit Times is a national publication reaching over 85000 non profit executives The annual Top 50 is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the nonprofit field Organizations are graded on eight core function areas Leadership and Planning Corporate Culture and Communications Role Satisfaction Work Environment Relationship with Super-visor Training and Development Pay and Benefits and Overall Engagement Included is a confidential 72 question survey that is completed by at least 80 percent of the employees

CHAMBER NEWS

INDUSTRIAL NEWSALDELANDO PACKAGING COPRORATION RECEIVES PROPOSAL FROM TENNESSEE

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Aldelando Packaging Corporation was approved a proposal by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development in April 2013 The proposal includes $25000 for Aledelando Packaging to upgrade the skills of its 164 workers The state in partnership with the Local Work-force Investment Area (LWIA) will assist the company to ensure that its workers are receiving services and the industry providing these services are in full compliance with the Workforce Investment Act and Regulations (WIA) As a full partner in the process with Aldelando Packaging the LWIA will be involved in registering participants in the WIA program monitoring the progress of the training and collecting data required for cal-culating performance measures

Thirty-eight aspiring young leaders graduate from Leadership University a community youth leadership development program Juniors in high school representing public private and home schooled students they were selected from over 100 applications for the program Leadership University is an eight-month program designed to identify a diverse group of high school students who demonstrate leadership potential and to develop in an interactive environment the framework for constructive leadership committed involvement and responsible par-ticipation in the future of this community Leadership University is a program of the Jackson Chamber and affiliate sponsors are Union University Lane College and the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus ldquoIt is an honor to engage with the Leadership University students throughout the eight months of the programrdquo said Judy Renshaw senior vice president business and community services Jackson Chamber ldquoIt allows me an opportunity to see them grow and become empowered to make a positive difference in their schools and community Jackson-Madison County is in good hands with these up and coming leaders as a great exam-ple of our future CEOrsquos and Mayorsrdquo During the program class member completed 63 classroom hours 12 hours of community service and as a class project collected over 2500 lbs of canned goods for RIFA Leadership University students participate in a simulated city council meeting discuss ethical leadership with local leaders participate in mock job interviews tackle alcohol and drug issues tour the Criminal Justice Complex and participate in a mock court among other activities The program helps class members to see their community from different viewpoints and focus on where they can make a positive difference with their unique perspective as well as be a good peer role model Carson Panovec Home School ndash Faith Christian Academy and George Duron Jr Liberty Tech High School were selected by their peers to serve as class spokespersons and speak for the class about the Leadership University experience Within the class 12 students had perfect atten-dance Those students were Eden Clouse Jackson Christian School Katie Dunnavant Madison Academic Magnet High School Tristien Haynes Liberty Tech High School Megan Hyde Jackson Christian School Meredith Lam Madison Academic Magnet High School David Mayo South Side High School Carson PanoveccedilHome School ndash Faith Christian Academy Jasmine Sanders JCM ndash Medical Technology Academy Savannah Seeley Trinity Christian Academy Michele Sumner Sacred Heart of Jesus High School Leland Williamson South Side High School The 2012-13 graduates are Natalie Allen University School of Jackson Caroline Beach Jackson Christian School Bindra Govind University School of Jackson Griffin Boyte Trinity Christian Academy Paige Castleman Madison Academic Magnet High School Eden Clouse Jackson Chris-tian School Katie Dunnavant Madison Academic Magnet High School George Duron Jr Liberty Tech High School Ally Glover University School of Jackson Ali Graham University School of Jackson Rebekah Guthrie Madison Academic Magnet High School Katie Hail Madison Academic Magnet High School Blake Hayes South Side High School Tristien Haynes Liberty Tech High School Endoesia Hunter JCM Medical Technology Academy Megan Hyde Jackson Christian School Kelsey Kee South Side High School Kyle Kelly North Side High School Meredith Lam Madison Academic Magnet High School David Mayo South Side High School Etiosa Osayamen Sacred Heart of Jesus High School Carson Panovec Home School ndash Faith Christian Academy Marcus Perkins II North Side High School Taylor Petravich Liberty Tech High School Austin Rogers University School of Jackson Jasmine Sanders JCM ndash Medical Technology Academy Leah Sanders University School of Jackson Savannah Seeley Trinity Christian Academy Rachel Singleton South Side High School Jessi Smith University School of Jackson Shaquisha Spencer South Side High School Michele Sumner Sacred Heart of Jesus High School Ekene Tharpe Madison Academic Magnet High School Steven Cutliff-Talley Liberty Tech High School Hunter Todd North Side High School Nathan Todd Trinity Christian Academy Hensley Underwood Trinity Christian Academy Leland Williamson South Side High School

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM ELITE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Get Connected With Express Printing Signs amp Shipping Inc

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 5

Company name Express Printing Signs amp Shipping IncPhone Number 731-421-8966Website wwwexpresspsscom - currently under constructionAbout the Company We offer packing and shipping business printing and plastic and metal signs

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos new with your organization Express Printing We now offer signs license plates t-shirts and personalized cellphone cases

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos helped your organization become successful in our community Express Printing We are helpful kind and caring We do what we say we are going to do without excuses

Chamber Connection What does your organization do that most people donrsquot know about Express Printing We offer Mobile Notary Service in West Tennesseee seven days a week

Chamber Connection What are some recent successes your organization has experienced Express Printing We have physically and financially helped young disabled kids to experience the outdoors We were able to provide all the print-ing needs of a local chapter of caring young men for the past two years

Chamber Connection What are some of the future goals of your organization Express Printing Truthfully we would like to make enough money to stay in business for the rest of our lives and continue providing quality work at a price that everyone can afford We would also like to be able to give back to the Downtown Jackson organizations and especially our church family at City Fellowship

Chamber Connection Are there any things we didnrsquot ask that you would like to share Express Printing We truly are grateful to be a part of Historic Downtown Jackson and we hope that when you walk out of our door you will say ndash that is an awesome place to do business and that we have given more to you than you expected

Connect with Express Printing Signs amp Shipping Inc on Facebook by clicking here

Get Connected With Express Printing Signs amp Shipping Inc

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 5

Company name Express Printing Signs amp Shipping IncPhone Number 731-421-8966Website wwwexpresspsscom - currently under constructionAbout the Company We offer packing and shipping business printing and plastic and metal signs

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos new with your organization Express Printing We now offer signs license plates t-shirts and personalized cellphone cases

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos helped your organization become successful in our community Express Printing We are helpful kind and caring We do what we say we are going to do without excuses

Chamber Connection What does your organization do that most people donrsquot know about Express Printing We offer Mobile Notary Service in West Tennesseee seven days a week

Chamber Connection What are some recent successes your organization has experienced Express Printing We have physically and financially helped young disabled kids to experience the outdoors We were able to provide all the print-ing needs of a local chapter of caring young men for the past two years

Chamber Connection What are some of the future goals of your organization Express Printing Truthfully we would like to make enough money to stay in business for the rest of our lives and continue providing quality work at a price that everyone can afford We would also like to be able to give back to the Downtown Jackson organizations and especially our church family at City Fellowship

Chamber Connection Are there any things we didnrsquot ask that you would like to share Express Printing We truly are grateful to be a part of Historic Downtown Jackson and we hope that when you walk out of our door you will say ndash that is an awesome place to do business and that we have given more to you than you expected

Connect with Express Printing Signs amp Shipping Inc on Facebook by clicking here

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 6

NEW MEMBERS APRIL 2013Anago Cleaning SystemsJamie Weber179 Wayy Bonne RdMedina TN 38355(731) 924-9459wwwanagonashvillecomCategory Janitorial-Commercial

Boogie NightsWendi Johnson1849 Hwy 45 Bypass Jackson TN 38305(731) 660-4100Category BarTavern

DePuy Orthopaedics Inc Tirey Brady42 Bagby Point Rd Apt DJackson TN 38305(662) 687-0522wwwdepuycomCategory Medical Devices

ePayment AmericaMelissa Craven7556 US Hwy 70 Ste 200Memphis TN 38133(901) 385-5353wwwepaymentamericacomCategory Credit Card Processing

Employment Pro of TN LLCJustin Estes1738 Dr FE Wright Dr Jackson TN 38301(731) 660-0800wwwemploymentprotncomCategory Employment Agencies

Ericrsquos Rentals Inc - JacksonBrad Osborne317 Airways Blvd Jackson TN 38301(731) 664-6868Category Rentals - Party ampor Equipment

Executive ImpactAlissa V DeWittPO Box 415Friendship TN 38034(731) 882-0082wwwexecutiveimpactonlinecomCategory Consulting Services

King Technologies IncChristopher Doyle805 Industrial Park DrTrenton TN 38382(800) 489-7372wwwkingtechnologiescomCategory Telecommunications-Sales Service amp Equipment

Magnolia EnterprisesKen Paxton6050 Barrentine DrBartlett TN 38184(901) 229-6730Category Employment Services-Training

Purcell Sellers amp Craig Inc Andrew V Sellers45 Murray Guard Dr Jackson TN 38305(731) 300-0737wwwPSClegalcomCategory Attorneys

Saint Francis HospitalJane Mirdo5959 Park AveMemphis TN 38119(901) 210-1793wwwsaintfrancishospcomCategory Hospitals

Town amp Country Inc Realtors-Lana PetrinjakLana Petrinjak1944 Hwy 45 BypassJackson TN 38305(731) 616-6456wwwlanapetrinjakcomCategory Real Estate

The Uniform SourceJames Robinson1000-D Vann Dr Jackson TN 38305(731) 512-1808wwwtheuniformsourcetncomCategory Uniforms

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 7

RENEWING MEMBERS APRIL 2013A-1 Chemical ProductsAAA Plumbing amp ElectricalADA Air Conditioning amp Heating IncAdvantage StaffingAFLAC-Hazel JohnsonAlan Vines Automotive of Jackson LLCAlexandria Place Assisted Living by AmericareAll Star RealtyProperty Management CoAloha Pools amp Spas of JacksonAmericarsquos Swimming Pool CompanyAmerican Cellular IncAmerican GlassAntoniarsquos Paw Spa IncBPO Elks Lodge 192Bakerrsquos RackBillrsquos Appliance IncBodyworks Massage amp School of Massage IncBoomerNation BandBuffalo Wild Wings Grill amp BarCamp Clark WilliamsonCar CityCASHMASTERChina Pan RestaurantColbert Ventures IncColdwell Banker Real Estate Now-Pam BlasingameCollision South LLCConstruction Products Inc of TennesseeCopies Plus IncCupples Construction CoCupples J amp J Company IncDavid White Body ShopDCADCPRDeatonrsquos Carpet One IncDental Associates IncDonnell Century Farm AdventureDuro BagEaster Seals TennesseeFarm Bureau InsuranceFirst Baptist ChurchFisher Construction Co IncFloied Fire Extinguisher amp Steam Cleaning Co IncFrozenZen PhotographyGerdauGirl Scouts Heart of the SouthHabitat for Humanity Jackson Tennessee Area IncHare Financial GroupHealth Care PharmacyHealthSource of JacksonHFR Design IncIntrepid USAJackson Area Home Builders AssociationJackson Energy AuthorityJackson Exchange ClubJackson Pathology Group PCJackson Printers Inc

Jackson-Madison County LibraryJasonrsquos DeliJaxon Records Recording StudioJim Akin amp AssociatesJMS Russel Metals CorpJulian Builders IncKaman Industrial TechnologiesKiwanis Club of JacksonLe Bonheur Community OutreachLonghorn SteakhouseLowe Finney State SenatorMagic Wheels Skating CenterManpower West TennesseeMartin Paving CoMatrix Wellness Solutions LLCMcCowat Mercer Packaging IncMiller Automotive IncMinor Request LLC-ConciergePersonal Assistant ServicesModern Telephone SystemsMorgan Income Tax ServiceOld Country StoreOld Hickory Mall Management OfficeOld Town Spaghetti StorePaychex IncPersonnel Placements LLCPersonnel Placements LLCPhillips Engineering IncPhipps Pharmacy IncPortfolio Recovery AssociatesPremier Dental CenterRaffertyrsquos Restaurant amp BarRapid Response Restoration IncReBath Mid-South LLCRegional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA)Resource Federal Credit UnionRoberts amp Todd Security Systems LLCRock-Tenn CoRowland SupplyRustyrsquos TV amp Movie Car MuseumSecuritas Security ServicesShawrsquos Broadcasting Co LLCShipman HR Consulting LLCSignaturersquos BoutiqueSnagMobcomSouthern Electric and ControlsStability Growth Solutions LLCStuart C Irby CoSumner Bank amp TrustSunrise Recycling ServicesSuperior Fire ProtectionAmerican Fire Protection Group IncTEC Environmental Laboratories IncTennalumThe Buckle IncThe David J Joseph CoThe Markham Co IncThe Riechman Crosby Hays Co Inc (RCH)

Thomas L Borgognoni CPAThomas Media - WWYNWFKXWHHMWZDQTom Lawlers IncTown amp Country Inc Realtors-Clay GoodrichUGN IncUnited HealthcareWest Tennessee Area Council Boy Scouts of AmericaWest Tennessee Periodontics and Dental ImplantsWest TN Hearing Aid CenterWilliams Steel CoWismarq CorporationWKNO StationsWNWS Radio (1015 FM)WoMenrsquos Resource amp Rape Assistance ProgramYounger Associates

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 8

RIBBON CUTTINGS APRIL 2013

ATampT Mobility ndash LTE Launch in Jackson1012 Vann Drive

Jackson TN 38305615-415-8061wwwattcom

Category Telecommunications-Sales Service amp Equipment

Healthy amp Happy Naturally618 N Highland Avenue

Jackson TN 38301731-736-2434

wwwhealthyandhappynaturallycomCategory Health amp Wellness

Ambassadors with Perfect Attendance March 2013

Kathy Canovan Rodan amp Fields

Joyce Corley FirstBank

Sarah Estes The Jackson Sun

Delita Johnson Crimestoppers

Dawn Mooney PC Paladins

Cathy Nelson MAA

Pat Ross United Way of West TN

Heath Williams George A Smith amp Sons

Phillip Wright McDonnell Insurance

Ribbon Cutting for renovated main entranceNorth Side High School

3066 North Highland AvenueJackson TN 38305

731-668-3171wwwjmcssorg

Category Education-Schools amp Colleges

Painting with a Twist566A Carriage House Drive

Jackson TN 38305731-300-4600

wwwpaintingwithatwistcomjackson Category ArtArt Galleries

The Lilly CompanyToyota Forklift Dealer1914 Hollywood Drive

Jackson TN 38305731-427-1400

wwwlillyforkliftscomCategory Material Handling-Sales Service ampor Rental

Venus de Milo Med Spa17 Centre Plaza DrJackson TN 38305

731-512-0465wwwvenusdemilocom

Category Health amp Wellness

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 8

RIBBON CUTTINGS APRIL 2013

ATampT Mobility ndash LTE Launch in Jackson1012 Vann Drive

Jackson TN 38305615-415-8061wwwattcom

Category Telecommunications-Sales Service amp Equipment

Healthy amp Happy Naturally618 N Highland Avenue

Jackson TN 38301731-736-2434

wwwhealthyandhappynaturallycomCategory Health amp Wellness

Ambassadors with Perfect Attendance March 2013

Kathy Canovan Rodan amp Fields

Joyce Corley FirstBank

Sarah Estes The Jackson Sun

Delita Johnson Crimestoppers

Dawn Mooney PC Paladins

Cathy Nelson MAA

Pat Ross United Way of West TN

Heath Williams George A Smith amp Sons

Phillip Wright McDonnell Insurance

Ribbon Cutting for renovated main entranceNorth Side High School

3066 North Highland AvenueJackson TN 38305

731-668-3171wwwjmcssorg

Category Education-Schools amp Colleges

Painting with a Twist566A Carriage House Drive

Jackson TN 38305731-300-4600

wwwpaintingwithatwistcomjackson Category ArtArt Galleries

The Lilly CompanyToyota Forklift Dealer1914 Hollywood Drive

Jackson TN 38305731-427-1400

wwwlillyforkliftscomCategory Material Handling-Sales Service ampor Rental

Venus de Milo Med Spa17 Centre Plaza DrJackson TN 38305

731-512-0465wwwvenusdemilocom

Category Health amp Wellness

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

Madison County 49800 48260 32 49430 48170 26

Jackson MSA 58210 56290 34 57850 56250 28(Madison amp Chester Counties)

Tennessee 3102700 3077900 08 3092600 3086400 02

United States 154512000 154316000 01 154727000 154114000 04

Unemployment March rsquo13 March lsquo12 Rate Change Feb rsquo12 Feb rsquo12 Rate Change Madison County 81 84 -03 81 88 -07 Jackson MSA 82 83 -01 83 87 -04 (Madison amp Chester Counties) Tennessee 81 81 00 82 85 -03 United States 76 84 -08 81 87 -06 Sales Tax Collected May lsquo13 May lsquo12 Rate Change April rsquo13 April lsquo12 Rate Change

City of Jackson $3958574 $3988981 -8 $3677829 $3532085 -78

Madison County $4240341 $4303289 -15 $3872611 $3790079 -100

Building Permits Residential April lsquo13 April lsquo12 March 13 March 12

Number Issued 11 22 10 16Permit Value $1900000 $4165000 $2295000 $2183800

Commercial Number Issued 15 19 12 12Permit Value $5857123 $1405955 $1634223 $1485903

ECONOMIC INDICATORS APRIL 2013

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 9

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 10

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 10

CONNECT WITH US

wwwjacksontncom

Russell Cook Manager of Accountingrcookjacksontncom

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 11

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