Chamber Welcomes Members of the 2012 Leadership Jackson Class

ALSO INSIDE NEW October Chamber Photo Gallery pg 12

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Member Spotlight DRS Corporations

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CHAMBER CONNECTIONTHE JACKSON CHAMBERS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 2012

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Board Member Spotlight

Q WHAT ARE YOUR AREAS OF EXPERTISEA Administration Business Development Strategic Planning Finance and Budgeting Q WHAT ARE YOUR OTHER INTERESTS A I currently serve on other boards of notable organizations such as the United Way YouthTown the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center the Solus Foundation and the Jackson Downtown Development Corporate My wife Cissy Grubbs and I have two daughters Heidi and Rebekah and we are active members of En-glewood Baptist Church I am also an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan Q WHY DID YOU JOIN THE CHAMBER A Being a member of the chamber is a great way for our hos-pital to plug-in to the community The chamber offers so many resources that are of value to our hospital and our employees including newsletters educational events and opportunities to network and build relationships with other chamber members

Q WHY DO YOU SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS A I am honored to serve on the Board of such a dynamic and visionary chamber I find that the chamber is truly concerned and engaged with respect to issues that impact our community This Board is one that truly endeavors to make a difference for the residents of Jackson and Madison County

Q WHAT IS THE CHAMBERrsquoS ROLE IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITYA In a global sense the role of the cham-ber is to improve impact and promote a sense of community in Jackson and Madi-son County Because the chamber is such an active part of our community it works hand-in-hand with local government and business leaders to expand the local econ-omy through the development of business partnerships which promote business expansion and new business development I truly feel that the work of the chamber in partnership with our community does make Jackson and Madison County a great place to work live and do business

+For more information about Regional Hospital of Jackson visit its website at regionalhopsitaljacksoncom

Steve Grubbs PresidentCEO Regional Hospital of Jackson

WANT TO SEE WHAT EVENTS ARE UPCOMING

Visit the calendar of events by clicking the computer graphic

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Board Member Spotlight

Q WHAT ARE YOUR AREAS OF EXPERTISEA Administration Business Development Strategic Planning Finance and Budgeting Q WHAT ARE YOUR OTHER INTERESTS A I currently serve on other boards of notable organizations such as the United Way YouthTown the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center the Solus Foundation and the Jackson Downtown Development Corporate My wife Cissy Grubbs and I have two daughters Heidi and Rebekah and we are active members of En-glewood Baptist Church I am also an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan Q WHY DID YOU JOIN THE CHAMBER A Being a member of the chamber is a great way for our hos-pital to plug-in to the community The chamber offers so many resources that are of value to our hospital and our employees including newsletters educational events and opportunities to network and build relationships with other chamber members

Q WHY DO YOU SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS A I am honored to serve on the Board of such a dynamic and visionary chamber I find that the chamber is truly concerned and engaged with respect to issues that impact our community This Board is one that truly endeavors to make a difference for the residents of Jackson and Madison County

Q WHAT IS THE CHAMBERrsquoS ROLE IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITYA In a global sense the role of the cham-ber is to improve impact and promote a sense of community in Jackson and Madi-son County Because the chamber is such an active part of our community it works hand-in-hand with local government and business leaders to expand the local econ-omy through the development of business partnerships which promote business expansion and new business development I truly feel that the work of the chamber in partnership with our community does make Jackson and Madison County a great place to work live and do business

+For more information about Regional Hospital of Jackson visit its website at regionalhopsitaljacksoncom

Steve Grubbs PresidentCEO Regional Hospital of Jackson

WANT TO SEE WHAT EVENTS ARE UPCOMING

Visit the calendar of events by clicking the computer graphic

above

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The Jackson Chamber is pleased to announce the nominees who were selected for its 2012 Leadership Jackson class Leadership Jackson is a leadership development program for those in our community who demonstrate leadership potential Sponsored by the chamber the pro-gram is an opportunity for local professionals to learn more about the community challenges it faces and engage to make a positive difference The 2012 class participated in a six-hour information session in early September to get acquainted and learn more about what their Leader-ship Jackson experience will entail The session was led by Leadership Jackson 2012 Chair Ty Cowles Manager Business Analysis Jackson En-ergy Authority and the programrsquos Vice Chair Landon Preston Director of Donor Relations Union University Following the session Leadership Jackson class members went on a two-day retreat ldquoThis class has a strong desire to make a positive difference in our community by investing their time and talentsrdquo said Judy Renshaw Senior Vice President Business amp Community Services for the Jackson Chamber ldquoThe Jackson Chamber and community just launched a campaign about lsquoJackson Connect Herersquo Leadership Jackson is a driving force for connections but not just any connection It is a driving force for connec-

tions with knowledge and passion to be a trustee in our community Class members work together to make Jackson-Madison County a city that is setting the standard and being a model community in every area of importance Leadership Jackson instills community pride and the desire to invest more in your company your employees and your communityrdquo Class members will continue to meet weekly for sessions on various topics A leadership skill building component is incorporated into each session Leaders in key areas such as health care criminal justice economic development quality of life education and government will share an overview of the present state challenges and future vision This information provides the class with a broad understanding of the inter-workings of Jackson-Madison County and a big picture view It also engages them in a self-analysis of where they can best make a positive impact by getting involved or by being a re-source for their company or sphere of influence

Chamber Welcomes Members of the 2012 Leadership Jackson Class

ABOVE The 2012 Leadership Jackson class during a tour of the Jackson-Madison County Jail

NAME COMPANYMatt Altobell Party Mart Liquors amp Wines IncJosh Clarke Union UniversityTori Cliff Jackson State Community CollegeChesley Dennison Jackson Energy Authority Kristi Donaldson Express Employment ProfessionalsDrew Ermenc SnagMobcomBrenda Ferguson Stanley Black amp DeckerRobert Hawkes Pinnacle FoodsJanna Hellums Games 2URachel Hughes Regions BankDemesi Johnson Robinson Reagan amp Young PLLCJon Joyner ATA Technologies LLCBrad Keltner Modern Woodmen of AmericaAida Lovelace BancorpSouthDarren Lykes Darren Lykes PhotographyHeather Mastin Carlisle Transportation ProductsTyreece Miller City of Jackson - Police DeptDeann Montchal West TN HealthcareKirk Newcom WBBJABC amp CBS TelevisionCindy Palmer West TN Business College

2012 Leadership Jackson Class

ABOVE amp RIGHT Class members will continue to meet weekly for sessions on various topics Leadership skill building components are incorporated into every session

ABOVE Class members taking a break during their tour of Gerdau

Connect with the Leadership Jackson Alumni Association on

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NAME COMPANYBeth Parnell Jackson Chamber James Pearson Madison County Pat Ross United Way of West TNGraham Salonus H + M ConstructionJason Schultz Northwestern MutualBrian Smith TVASam Spence Dement Tree Service LLCShannon Stewart Madison County CASAJenni Thorn Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA)Braxton Williams Tennergy CorporationEric Woosley Gerdau LEADERSHIP Ty Cowles Jackson Energy Authority Landon Preston Union UniversityJudy Renshaw Jackson Chamber

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The Allison Insurance Group hires Heidi Grubbs to join their Allison Insurance teamMEMBER NEWS

Allison Insurance is proud to welcome Heidi Grubbs as the newest addition to its staff Heidi will take over the duties as MarketingSales development overseeing sales development special projects marketing related tasks and representing Allison Insurance at community related events Heidi joins Allison Insurance with 10 years experience in sales and customer service as well as four years experience in the insurance industry She also has past experience in human resources as the personnel coordina-tor at Maxim Healthcare Services and was a Medical Records Disability Specialist with UNUM Insurance Corporate Headquarters in Chattanoo-ga Tennessee

West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Establishes M D Anderson Memorial The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation has joined with Jackson Downtown Development and the Susan Vaughan Foundation in the development of the M D Anderson Memorial Plaza and to honor the memory of four great men from Jackson M D Anderson Will Clayton Frank Anderson and Ben Clayton The M D Anderson Memorial Plaza was presented by Congressman Steven Fincher approved by Congress and signed by President Barak Obama on Sunday January 3 Barbara Day a two-time patient at MD Anderson Cancer Center and her husband Dickie realized that M D Anderson was from Jackson Anderson along with Will Clayton another Jackson native had not been recognized for their successes and contributions Knowing the plaza between the two federal buildings in Downtown Jackson had no identity the Days thought the plaza would be a perfect location for a memorial to honor these great men

ldquoJacksonians will be amazed when they visit the plaza and learn what these men and their families contributed to Jackson and the worldrdquo said project leader Dickie Day Financial estimates on the cost of the memorial plaza exceed $75000 Plans for the M D Anderson Memorial Plaza include a historical marker from the Tennessee Historic Commission an entrance sign and a nine-foot granite monolith that tells the story of M D Anderson Will Clayton Ben Clayton and Frank E Anderson The Susan Vaughan Foundation has awarded the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation $30000 toward the project Susan Vaughan was the daughter of Will Clayton ldquoWe are so proud to honor these great men who moved on to greater successesrdquo said Frank McMeen President of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation ldquoWhile their businesses expanded beyond our city their hearts and families were still in this wonderful communityrdquo

Medical Center EMS ndash Everyday Heroes Go Pink Medical Center EMS has partnered with West Tennessee Womenrsquos Center Signs First and Mitchellrsquos Automotive to place pink ribbons on each of its ambulances during the month of October The ribbons will help to call attention to breast cancer awareness early detection and prevention ldquoWe respond to emergencies every day itrsquos what we dordquo said Mark Walker Shift ManagerOutreach Coordinator Medical Center EMS ldquoBut as a part of this community where we live work and raise our families we are affected by the impact of cancer like everyone else We all know someone affected by cancer and as healthcare professionals we would love to see an end to itrdquo In addition to pink ribbons on the ambulances the EMS education unit affectionately known as ldquoHoperdquo will have pink striping and pink stars of life There will be numerous community events during the month of October in which Hope will be present Each day of the month if not at a scheduled

event Hope will be displayed at various locations around Jackson Medical Center EMS would like to thank the Womenrsquos Center for allowing it to be an integral part of this yearrsquos breast cancer awareness education It also extends a special thank you to Mitchellrsquos Automotive and Signs First for the art work on all the EMS units For further information call Tammy Hardee at (731) 512-1548

Have news you want to share with us

Send us your member news amp photos to msealsjacksontncom

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Mandy White Vice President Research amp Economic Development Jackson Chamber was chosen as the West Tennessee Regional Director for the Tennessee Economic Development Council and will serve on the board of direc-tors for two years ldquoI am grateful to have been elected this positionrdquo White said ldquoTEDC is well-respected in economic development and Irsquom honored to be serving for the organizationrdquo The Tennessee Economic Development Council is a statewide non-profit organization created to unite the efforts of its members in furthering industrial development in the state of Tennessee TEDC promotes cooperation and understanding among the individual members of the council and the varied interests they represent Founded in 1967 TEDC is a statewide organization for both public and private sector professionals involved in economic development TEDC provides professional development opportunities for its 340 members and works with state officials to maintain an attractive business environment in Tennessee The business of the Council is carried out by the board of directors and there are eight members The permanent offices are located with the Tennessee Association of Business in Nashville

White chosen as West TN Regional Director for TEDC

CHAMBER NEWS

Judy Renshaw Senior Vice President Business amp Community Services Jackson Chamber was appointed to Chair of the WestStar Alumni Council and asked to serve on the WestStar Board of Trustees in September ldquoI am honored and excited to be even more engaged and involved in a leadership program that is a next step for Leadership Jackson and other programs in the areardquo Renshaw said ldquoWestStar provides a great spring board to advance our part of the state through West Tennessee counties collaborating togetherrdquo As Chair of the Alumni Council Judy will oversee the committees and activities for the 600 plus alumni of West-Star As a member of the WestStar Board of Trustees Judy along with other board members will be responsible in selecting the class participants for WestStar setting policy helping advance and growing the curriculum as well as growing WestStar as a premier regional leadership program Participants in WestStar will learn new leadership skills and develop strategies for community collaborations in solving problems and maximizing potential Participants also become part of a growing network of other leaders who through mutual support and assistance shape the future of West Tennessee

Renshaw appointed to WestStar Alumni Council and Board of Trustees

Porter appointed to Jackson Airport Authority by City Council Ryan Porter Vice President Strategic Initatives amp General Counsel Jackson Chamber was appointed to the Jack-son Airport Authority Board by City of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist and was approved by the Jackson City Council ldquoAccess to transportation is a key driver in the economic development success of a communityrdquo Porter said ldquoMcKeller-Sipes Regional Airport plays a vital role in our economic development efforts and is an obvious asset to the community I look forward to working with Steve the other employees and Board Members on the continued growth and success of McKeller-Sipes Airportrdquo The Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners is made up of five Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Jackson and the Mayor of Madison County The Board of Commissioners serve as the governing body for McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport Decisions concerning Growth and Development and the future of Air-Service are essential functions of the Airport Authority Board of Commissioners

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

+ 6579 - 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

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 6

Get Connected With

Established 1987 Amount of Employees EightTop ServicesAbout your company DRS Corporate Connections is composed of seven regional account representatives across the state to establish and maintain relationships with Tennessee employers to increase employment opportunities for individuals with all types of disabilities Phone Number (731) 423-5620

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos new with your organization DRS October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month so we are involved with events to raise awareness and foster understanding This yearrsquos national theme is ldquoA Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce What Can You Dordquo Activities include luncheons to honor model employers and employees and disability mentoring day City of Jackson Mayor Gist and Madison County Mayor Harris signed a joint proclamation declaring October Disability Employ-ment Awareness Month in Jackson and Madison County Margaret Dougan and Melissa Whita-ker Transition School to Work Instructors at Liberty High School and their Work Based Learning Students accepted a copy of the proclamation along with Linda Randolph DHS-DRS David Montoya Jackson Career Center and Lisa Kinkade DRS Corporate Connections at the Jackson City Council Meeting on Tuesday October 2

Chamber Connection What challenges does your organization face DRS As all of us strive to do more and more with less it is particularly challenging for resourc-es and agencies that operate through grant funding We must be good stewards of the funds we have and try to provide cost effective outreach and marketing activities with a very limited budget While the grant funding is never guaranteed the resources we offer are needed because 1 in 5 individuals has or will develop some type of disability in their lifetime Having said that the employment rate for individuals without disabilities in August 2012 was 69 4 percent while it was 209 percent for individuals with disabilities that wanted to be working The gap is still large and only through education and training can we bridge the gap

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos helped your organization become successful in our community DRS Our partnership with the Jackson Chamber has certainly been instrumental in allowing us to meet and build relationships with businesses of all types and sizes We want to be a resource to assist in building a strong qualified workforce to keep the west Tennessee area competitive so our relationship with the chamber has been a key to linking us with key players in economic growth and development

Chamber Connection What does your organization do that most people donrsquot know about DRS We operate a small but healthy side of our business where we help local businesses with their social media and email marketing We do not market it but when we get requests for proposals it is usually from businesses that enjoy working with us and vice versa Chamber Connection What are some recent successes your organization has experienced DRS Anytime we are able to meet the needs of an employer by helping link them with an individual who will be an asset to their company for a long time It is also great to be able to help an employer learn about tax incentives they may not have been aware of or to help them with a reasonable accommodation that they were not aware of

Chamber Connection What are some of the future goals of your organization DRS DRS Corporate Connections wants to continue to build relationships that lead to successful employment outcomes for our job seekers Employment is the main goal

Chamber Connection Are there any things we didnrsquot ask that you would like to share DRS DRS Corporate Connections is also available to provide training on disability etiquette and other topics related to disability and employ-ment issues We would love to be of assistance to any of the employers in West Tennessee

To learn more about DRS Corporate Connections visit its website by clicking here

DRS Corporate Connections The University of Tennessee-Center for Literacy Education and Employment

ABOVE Linda Randolph Regional Supervisor Tennessee Department of Human Services-Division of Rehabilitation Services and Lisa Kinkade Account Representative DRS Corporate Connections following the reading of the Proclamation of Disability Employment Awareness Month in Jackson and Madison County

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 6

Get Connected With

Established 1987 Amount of Employees EightTop ServicesAbout your company DRS Corporate Connections is composed of seven regional account representatives across the state to establish and maintain relationships with Tennessee employers to increase employment opportunities for individuals with all types of disabilities Phone Number (731) 423-5620

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos new with your organization DRS October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month so we are involved with events to raise awareness and foster understanding This yearrsquos national theme is ldquoA Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce What Can You Dordquo Activities include luncheons to honor model employers and employees and disability mentoring day City of Jackson Mayor Gist and Madison County Mayor Harris signed a joint proclamation declaring October Disability Employ-ment Awareness Month in Jackson and Madison County Margaret Dougan and Melissa Whita-ker Transition School to Work Instructors at Liberty High School and their Work Based Learning Students accepted a copy of the proclamation along with Linda Randolph DHS-DRS David Montoya Jackson Career Center and Lisa Kinkade DRS Corporate Connections at the Jackson City Council Meeting on Tuesday October 2

Chamber Connection What challenges does your organization face DRS As all of us strive to do more and more with less it is particularly challenging for resourc-es and agencies that operate through grant funding We must be good stewards of the funds we have and try to provide cost effective outreach and marketing activities with a very limited budget While the grant funding is never guaranteed the resources we offer are needed because 1 in 5 individuals has or will develop some type of disability in their lifetime Having said that the employment rate for individuals without disabilities in August 2012 was 69 4 percent while it was 209 percent for individuals with disabilities that wanted to be working The gap is still large and only through education and training can we bridge the gap

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos helped your organization become successful in our community DRS Our partnership with the Jackson Chamber has certainly been instrumental in allowing us to meet and build relationships with businesses of all types and sizes We want to be a resource to assist in building a strong qualified workforce to keep the west Tennessee area competitive so our relationship with the chamber has been a key to linking us with key players in economic growth and development

Chamber Connection What does your organization do that most people donrsquot know about DRS We operate a small but healthy side of our business where we help local businesses with their social media and email marketing We do not market it but when we get requests for proposals it is usually from businesses that enjoy working with us and vice versa Chamber Connection What are some recent successes your organization has experienced DRS Anytime we are able to meet the needs of an employer by helping link them with an individual who will be an asset to their company for a long time It is also great to be able to help an employer learn about tax incentives they may not have been aware of or to help them with a reasonable accommodation that they were not aware of

Chamber Connection What are some of the future goals of your organization DRS DRS Corporate Connections wants to continue to build relationships that lead to successful employment outcomes for our job seekers Employment is the main goal

Chamber Connection Are there any things we didnrsquot ask that you would like to share DRS DRS Corporate Connections is also available to provide training on disability etiquette and other topics related to disability and employ-ment issues We would love to be of assistance to any of the employers in West Tennessee

To learn more about DRS Corporate Connections visit its website by clicking here

DRS Corporate Connections The University of Tennessee-Center for Literacy Education and Employment

ABOVE Linda Randolph Regional Supervisor Tennessee Department of Human Services-Division of Rehabilitation Services and Lisa Kinkade Account Representative DRS Corporate Connections following the reading of the Proclamation of Disability Employment Awareness Month in Jackson and Madison County

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 7

NEW MEMBERS SEPTEMBER 2012Cleopatrarsquos SalonMufida Najjar375-B Vann Dr Jackson TN 38305(731) 664-1600Category Beauty Salons

Eagle Warehouse amp Distribution CenterGarry White823 E Main StHenderson TN 38340(731) 983-5400wwweagle-warehousecomCategory Warehousing amp Distribution

El Parian Mexican GrillIsmael L Rodriguez788 Vann Dr Jackson TN 38305(731) 300-3563 wwweatelpariancomCategory Restaurants

Five Guys Burgers and FriesSeth Hargett1259 Vann Dr Jackson TN 38305(731) 736-2178wwwfiveguyscomCategory Restaurants

Genghis Grill-Build Your Own Stir FryFayaz Abdul1231 Vann DrJackson TN 38305(214) 335-8343 wwwgenghisgrillcomCategory Restaurant

GFDS Tactical AcademyXavier Gautier42 Federal Dr Ste CJackson TN 38305(731) 225-8447Category Martial Arts

Jackson Cheer CompanyRobert Farmer2211 Express Dr Jackson TN 38305(901) 848-5090wwwjacksoncheercomCategory Gymnastics amp Cheerleading LIFT Wellness CenterMiki Martin101 Jackson Walk PlazaJackson TN 38301(731) 427-7048wwwliftjacksoncomCategory Fitness Clubs

West Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management (WTSHRM)John Carbonell IVPO Box 10746 Jackson TN 38308(731) 661-5081wwwwtshrmorgCategory NonProfit Organizations Woodstock Bake Shop LLCMatt Childress80-C Innsdale CoveJackson TN 38305(731) 554-1969Category Bakeries ampor Specialty Desserts

Yogurt Square Inc Michelle Chan1235 Vann DrJackson TN 38305(731) 736-2185Category Ice Cream ampor Yogurt Shops

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 8

RENEWING MEMBERS SEPTEMBER 20121st Class FlooringAll Seasons Refrigeration LLCAllergy amp Asthma CareAllstate-Hughes Insurance AgencyAloha Pools amp Spas of JacksonAlpha Omega Food LLCAmerican Insurance ManagementAngela Snider Attorney at LawArmstrong Hardwood Flooring CompanyAseraCare HospiceAyers Childrenrsquos Medical CenterBrentwood Services Administrators IncCapital InvestmentsCarlock Nissan of JacksonCarlson Consulting Engineers IncCharleston Catering CompanyBackyard BarbequeChurchill Mortgage CorpColumns Development PartnersComfort KeepersCopies Plus IncCornerstone Health Services Group IncCornerstone Health Services Group IncCustomediaCustomediaD amp K Enterprises IncDenton amp AssociatesDesign Irrigation SystemsDesigns by JulieDowsley InsuranceEMG Clinics of Tennessee PLLCEpic Communications IncEpilepsy Foundation of Middle amp West TNFaith Satellite CompanyFamily amp Cosmetic Dentistry of JacksonFelecia BellaFowler Construction LLCFox Collection CenterFriendly Frankrsquos Flea Market - JacksonFSB Home LoansGant Concrete PumpingGCA Services GroupGeisler Young LLCGet Well Family ClinicGoodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee IncGrace United Methodist ChurchGrainger Industrial SupplyGreen MetalsHayes amp Sons Construction LPHealthSource of JacksonHeart amp Vascular Center of West TennesseeHickman Realty GroupHollman Construction Co IncHub City Bicycle Co IncHub City Waste Paper LLCHVAC Design amp Build SystemsING Financial Partners LLCJabezco Industrial Group IncJackson Christian School

Jackson Die Casting LLCJackson Energy AuthorityJackson Generals Baseball ClubJackson Industrial SalesJackson Massage amp Day SpaJackson Transit AuthorityJackson Shields Yeiser amp HoltJarvis Caster CompanyJasonrsquos DeliJC AudioJeff Drake Logging Co LLCJim Gurley SalesJimmy Meeks Electric ServiceJohnstone Group IncJonah Affordable Housing OrganizationJumpstart Jackson Community WellnessKarnes Legal ServicesKelly amp Company-House DressingKendall Electric IncKeyboard One-Joe WhiteKing amp King PLCLawrence amp Company CPArsquosLentz Pediatrics PLCMadison County Fire DepartmentMags and LuluMaplewood Health Care CenterMcCoyrsquos Heating amp AirMcEarl ElectricMcLemore amp McLemore PAMcNeely Pigott amp Fox Public Relations LLCMemphis Communications CorporationMeritan IncMichael T Tabor Attorney at LawMid-South Machine amp WeldingMid-South Perinatal Associates PCMighty Product Center IncMill Masters IncMinor Request LLC-ConciergePersonal Assistant ServicesMinuteman PressMiss OlliersquosMSCB IncNell Huntspon Flower BoxNorthwestern Mutual Financial NetworkOffice Depot 509Owens-CorningPAL PropertiesPepsi Beverages CompanyPicasso Bistro PizzeriaPratt Ind (USA) Corrugating DivQuality InnR amp J Feed Supply Company IncRaffertyrsquos Restaurant amp BarREMAX Realty SourceReasons Construction CoReasons Construction CoRobert Hopper Jr DDS PCRobertrsquos JewelersRose Construction Inc

Sacred Heart of Jesus High SchoolSitters amp More IncSmith FarmsSmith Seckman Reid IncSnagMobcomSnap FitnessSouthern Lithoplate IncSouthwest Tennessee Development DistrictSouthwest TN Child Care Resource amp ReferralSowellrsquos Diesel RepairSpeedee Cash of TN IncSports Plus Rehab CentersStability Growth Solutions LLCState Farm Insurance-Ron DarbyState Farm Insurance-Wes HarrisSteele Martin Jones amp Company PLCStephen Fincher US CongressmanStoneyrsquos Tire TreadsSunrise Recycling ServicesTaylor amp Sons of Tennessee LLCTennessee Community Services AgencyTennessee Home Inspection ServiceTennessee Personal Assistance IncTennessee Valley AuthorityThe Cardiovascular Clinic of West TennesseeThe Centre Group IncThe Childrenrsquos Clinic PAThe HillHelen GroupThe Law Office of Nancy L Choate PCThe Learning HouseThe Neely HouseThomas Glass CoThompson amp Smith LLCTN Soybean Promotion CouncilTony V Taylor Painting CoTotal EscapesTouching Hearts at HomeTown amp Country Inc RealtorsTraining Services Group IncTulip Tree Wedding ChapelVineyards Gifts IncVolunteer Management amp Development Co IncWalgreens PharmacyWest Tennessee Center for Oral amp Facial Surgery PCWest Tennessee ENT ClinicWest Tennessee Plan RoomWilliams Equipment amp SupplyWindow World of Jackson IncWoodrsquos Custom Floors

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 9

RIBBON CUTTINGS SEPTEMBER 2012

157th AnnualWest Tennessee State Fair

P O Box 1404(731) 424-0151

wwwwtsfaircomCategory NonProfit Organizations

El Parian Mexican Grill788 Vann Drive(731) 300-3563

Category Restaurant

Long John Silverrsquos1617 South Highland

(731) 424-1555Category Restaurant

Hands Up185 Greenfield Drive

(731) 300-4263wwwhandsupjacksoncom

Category NonProfit Organizations

The University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus Loewenberg

School of Nursing705 Lambuth Boulevard

(731) 425-1903wwwmemphisedu

Category Education-Schools amp Colleges

WellFit Medicine and Nutrition101 Executive Drive

(731) 300-3372wwwwellfitmedicinecom

Category Physicians ampor Surgeons

West Tennessee Business College Student Life Resource Center

1186 Highway 45 Bypass(731) 668-7240wwwwtbcedu

Category Education - Schools amp Colleges

Arnold Hearing Aid72 Stonebridge Blvd

(731) 668-1210wwwarnoldhearingaidcom

Category Hearing Aids

Thornton Dietitian Consultants36 Sandstone Circle Suite E

(731) 300-3548wwwthorntondietitianconsultantscom

Category DietitiansNutritionists

CrossFit Jackson101 Executive Drive

(731) 695-5891wwwcrossfitjacksoncom

Category Fitness Clubs

Goodwill Industries ndash New Donation Express Center Community Relations Office amp

Career Solutions Office15 West University Parkway

(731) 660-3888wwwgiveit2goodwillorg

Category NonProfit Organizations

VISIT OUR CALENDAR AT

WWWJACKSONTNCOM TO SEE OUR UPCOMING

RIBBON CUTTING SCHEDULE

Ambassadors with Perfect AttendanceAugust

Judy Leforgee Union UniversityCindy Reece Victory Honda

SeptemberKathy Canovan Rodan amp FieldsSarah Estes The Jackson Sun

Jason Jacobus Morningside of JacksonNorwood Jones Old Country Land Office

Cindy Reece Victory Honda

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 9

RIBBON CUTTINGS SEPTEMBER 2012

157th AnnualWest Tennessee State Fair

P O Box 1404(731) 424-0151

wwwwtsfaircomCategory NonProfit Organizations

El Parian Mexican Grill788 Vann Drive(731) 300-3563

Category Restaurant

Long John Silverrsquos1617 South Highland

(731) 424-1555Category Restaurant

Hands Up185 Greenfield Drive

(731) 300-4263wwwhandsupjacksoncom

Category NonProfit Organizations

The University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus Loewenberg

School of Nursing705 Lambuth Boulevard

(731) 425-1903wwwmemphisedu

Category Education-Schools amp Colleges

WellFit Medicine and Nutrition101 Executive Drive

(731) 300-3372wwwwellfitmedicinecom

Category Physicians ampor Surgeons

West Tennessee Business College Student Life Resource Center

1186 Highway 45 Bypass(731) 668-7240wwwwtbcedu

Category Education - Schools amp Colleges

Arnold Hearing Aid72 Stonebridge Blvd

(731) 668-1210wwwarnoldhearingaidcom

Category Hearing Aids

Thornton Dietitian Consultants36 Sandstone Circle Suite E

(731) 300-3548wwwthorntondietitianconsultantscom

Category DietitiansNutritionists

CrossFit Jackson101 Executive Drive

(731) 695-5891wwwcrossfitjacksoncom

Category Fitness Clubs

Goodwill Industries ndash New Donation Express Center Community Relations Office amp

Career Solutions Office15 West University Parkway

(731) 660-3888wwwgiveit2goodwillorg

Category NonProfit Organizations

VISIT OUR CALENDAR AT

WWWJACKSONTNCOM TO SEE OUR UPCOMING

RIBBON CUTTING SCHEDULE

Ambassadors with Perfect AttendanceAugust

Judy Leforgee Union UniversityCindy Reece Victory Honda

SeptemberKathy Canovan Rodan amp FieldsSarah Estes The Jackson Sun

Jason Jacobus Morningside of JacksonNorwood Jones Old Country Land Office

Cindy Reece Victory Honda

Total Labor Force August rsquo12 August lsquo11 Rate Change July rsquo12 July rsquo11 Rate Change

Madison County 49100 48790 06 49930 50050 -02

Jackson MSA 57420 56710 13 58430 58200 04(Madison amp Chester Counties)

Tennessee 3127500 3129900 -01 3141500 3144800 -01

United States 155255000 154344000 06 156526000 154812000 11

Unemployment August rsquo12 August lsquo11 Rate Change July rsquo12 July rsquo11 Rate Change Madison County 87 104 -17 89 102 -13 Jackson MSA 89 104 -15 91 103 -12 (Madison amp Chester Counties) Tennessee 83 96 -13 88 96 -08

United States 82 91 -09 86 93 -07 Sales Tax Collected Oct lsquo12 Oct lsquo11 Rate Change Sept rsquo12 Sept lsquo11 Rate Change

City of Jackson $3630691 $3843501 -15 $3603734 $3687884 -23

Madison County $4245807 $4357272 -12 $3903142 $4008789 -26

Building Permits Residential Sep lsquo12 Sep lsquo11 August 12 August 11

Number Issued 15 11 17 18Permit Value $2471000 $1921000 $4284400 $2741500 Commercial Number Issued 22 13 37 15Permit Value $10295206 $20008383 $3705945 $3448576

ECONOMIC INDICATORS SEPTEMBER 2012

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 10

Jackson Chamber Staff Directory

Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEOkspurgeonjacksontncom

Tammy Boyd Chief Administrative Officer tboydjacksontncom

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 Administrative Assistant jwelchjacksontncom

Mandy White Vice President Research and Economic Development mwhitejacksontncom

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Jackson Chamber Staff Directory

Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEOkspurgeonjacksontncom

Tammy Boyd Chief Administrative Officer tboydjacksontncom

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 Administrative Assistant jwelchjacksontncom

Mandy White Vice President Research and Economic Development mwhitejacksontncom

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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

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