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A Publication
of the Athens Area
Chamber of Commerce
——————— 423-745-0334
ATHENS BUSINESS
JUNE 2015 Volume 29
No. 6
Summer is upon us! I hope everyone is enjoying warm weather and fun activities that go along with the “the good ol’ summertime.” Don’t forget to take advantage of the many fun and fascinating things to do right here in McMinn County! June is a big month for the Athens area as Peyton Manning will be in town on Saturday, June 27th as the guest speaker for the Chamber’s 9th Annual Benefit Dinner. A part of that event will be a moderated question and answer time. The questions will be pre-selected prior to the event. So, if you have a question you would like for Peyton to answer, email it to [email protected]. Between five to ten questions will be selected to ask Peyton that evening. Do you have tickets? Make sure you purchase them before they sell out. A very limited number of tickets are still available and they will not be sold at the door the evening of the event. July 4th is just around the corner. As you make plans for this day, make sure to include our local events in your schedule. The Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration at the L&N Depot in Etowah is a great way to spend the day. The annual Athens Fireworks Show sponsored by local businesses and individuals is always a spectacular event and a wonderful way to end your July 4th celebration. This year’s title sponsors are Denso, McMinn County Tourism, and Kidzcare Pediatric/Dr. Saji Gopinathan. The Sounds of Summer concert featuring Sweet Georgia Sound will also be moved out to the Athens Regional Park that evening as part of the July 4th celebration. The concert will begin at 7:00p.m. followed by the fireworks show at 9:30p.m. Speaking of “Sounds of Summer,” I hope everyone is enjoying these free Saturday evening concerts at the Market Park Pavilion in Downtown Athens. The musical talent is always outstanding and the concerts provide a wonderful way to spend Saturday evenings during the summer. Check out the inside of this newsletter for a concert schedule, make plans to attend as many as you can, and tell Tim Hughes, the visionary and coordinator of Sounds of Summer, thank you for all the effort he puts into this concert series each year. If you are a new chamber member and have not yet set up a ribbon cutting celebration, we want to get a date on the calendar for you. Please contact Kay Simmons (423.745.0334) or email her at [email protected] to schedule your ribbon cutting and photo. Make sure to mark your calendar for this month’s Business Before Hours to be hosted by Athens Movie Palace located at 1436 Decatur Pike, Athens. This meeting will be held Thursday, June 18th from 8:00a.m. to 9:00a.m. and is a great way to network while enjoying a cup of coffee and morning refreshments before you begin your work day. Attendance has been great and I look forward to seeing you there! The Chamber continues to encourage everyone to Shop Local this summer! A unique opportunity will be offered when the Cash Mob shops on Thursday, June 11th. Come be a part of the mob that will shop at The Arts Center where independent consultants for Origami Owl (Amanda Haun), Scentsy (Deborah Cox), and Thirty-One (Michelle Wright) will be offering their products. The Art Market in The Arts Center will be open for cash mobsters, as well. Come out and be part of the mob! When you Shop Local, your sales tax dollars stay here to support our local schools and fund the municipal services we are all blessed to enjoy. For information about upcoming events and to learn more about how the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce can benefit you and your business, please contact the Chamber office at 423.745.0334 and speak to Rob Preston, President/CEO or Kay Simmons, Program Direc-tor or email [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]. I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming Chamber meeting or event!
THE CHAIRMAN’S CORNER with
Shane Sewell
The June Spotlight is shining on…
9th Annual Benefit Dinner with guest speaker
PEYTON MANNING
Platinum Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors:
Limited number of
“Program Only” tickets available
by calling 423.745.0334
Tickets
will not be sold at the door
Saturday, June 27th
6:00PM
McMinn County
High School Gymnasium
ATHENS CHAMBER BUSINESS PARTNERS & INVESTORS Because members renew memberships at different times throughout the year, listings are provided on a
monthly basis. These members renewed their memberships during May 2015.
Come and be part of the 2015 CASH MOB! Come to these locations on these days from 12:00p.m. to
5:00p.m. and spend at least $20. It’s fun and great for these businesses and our local
economy!
June 11th The Art Market @ The Arts Center
Origami Owl / Amanda Haun Scentsy / Deborah Cox
Thirty-One / Michelle Wright
Audibel Hearing Aid Center Avalon Hospice BB&T BenchMark Physical Therapy Carter Dental Office, PLLC Carter Insurance Coker Millwrights, Inc. Creative Foam Corporation D. Mitchell Bryant, Attorney Dairy Barn, LLC East Athens Baptist Church Edward Jones-Murray Willis Etowah Healthcare Center First Baptist Church First Financial of Tennessee Full Circle Women’s Services Greater Deliverance Ministries Guardian Home Care Habitat for Humanity of McMinn
Hacker Sign & Graphic Company Hiwassee Mental Heath Center HR Sources & Solutions Jean Wilson, Retired Johnson’s Department Store-Etowah Joni P. Fortney, CPA Kidzcare Pediatrics, LLC Madison Carpet Outlet Mars Hill Presbyterian Church Matlock Tire Service & Auto Repair McMinn County Senior Citizens, Inc. McMinn Regional Humane Society Mechanical Systems, Inc. NHC HomeCare Park Crest Apartments Raymond James Financial Services of Athens Representative John W. Forgety Stephens Excavating, LLC Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association Tennessee Valley Urology Center The Hill Agency Tri County Rental Property Association Trophy House United Service Associates United Way of McMinn & Meigs Counties Valley Printers, Inc. Wagg-n-Purr Pet Retreat, LLC Women at the Well Ministries
When you’re looking for that perfect gift…
Remember to shop
Chamber members first!
The Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of citizens who invest their time and money in a community development program working together to improve the economic, civic and cultural
well being of our community.
Why I Should Belong to The Chamber of Commerce?
Active Membership in the Chamber of Commerce carries with it a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction from the knowledge you are doing your share of an important job. Although
everyone in the community benefits from the work of the Chamber of Commerce, you can accept those benefits with a sense of pride only if you have had a part in bringing them about. Build your business by building your community. Benefits of membership in the Chamber include a wealth of
advertising and exposure through participation in various events, inclusion in the Chamber website, newsletter, and networking opportunities.
For information about becoming a Chamber member,
please call (423) 745-0334.
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS!
ATHENS HEARING
CENTER Mr. Jeff Milam
918 Dupitt Street Athens, TN 37303
423.745-6363 www.transcendhearing.com
FOWLERS
CONSTRUCTION, INC. Mr. John Fowler
411 Congress Parkway N Athens, TN 37303
423.745.4165
JOHNSON CONTROLS
Ms. Rhonda Owens 1210 East Madison Avenue
Athens, TN 37303 423.746.5621
www.johnsoncontrols.com
WATSON’S BAKERY Ms. Amanda Hooper Watson
204 N. Jackson Street Athens, TN 37303
423.746.5457 www.bakerwatsl.com
9th Annual Benefit Dinner Silver Sponsors
Ad Specialty Plus
AMR
Edward Jones
Fletcher Bright Company
fsgBank
Life Care Center of Athens
Selective Structures, LLC
Smoky Mountain Water
SouthEast Bank
Starr Regional Medical Center
Sweetwater Valley Oil
Company
Toomey & Baggett Eyecare Clinic
TVA
Upcoming Chamber and Community Events
It’s a WIN / WIN
to SHOP McMINN!
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce CASH MOB!
The Art Market at The Arts Center Origami Owl / Amanda Haun, Independent Consultant
Scentsy / Deborah Cox, Independent Consultant Thirty-One / Michelle Wright, Independent Consultant
Date: Thursday, June 11th Time: Noon until 2:00p.m. Location: 320 North White Street Athens For more info: Call 423.745.8781 or www.athenschamber.org
Dixie Queen Stills & Savannah Oaks Winery Present
ETOWAH MOONSHINE FESTIVAL Date: Friday & Saturday, June 12th & 13th Time: 11a.m. to 10p.m. Location: Savannah Oaks Winery 1817 Delano Road Delano, TN Tickets at Gate: $10 Kids 10 and under FREE For more info: Call 423.263.0421
Sounds of Summer presents
SEPTEMBER SONG Date: Saturday, June 13th Time: 7:00p.m. Location: Downtown Athens Market Park Pavilion For more info: Call 865.680.0939
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS
Hosted by Athens Movie Palace
Date: Thursday, June 18th Time: 8:00a.m. to 9:00a.m. Location: 1436 Decatur Pike Athens For more info: Call 423.745.8781 or www.athenschamber.org
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 9th Annual Benefit Dinner
with guest speaker PEYTON MANNING
Date: Saturday, June 27th Time: 6:00p.m. Location: McMinn County High School Gymnasium Tickets: Program Only Tickets Available $50.00 For more info: Call 423.745.0334 or www.athenschamber.org
Athens Area Council for the Arts presents Youth Theatre Workshop
“SHAKING UP SHAKESPEARE” Sponsored by Citizens National Bank
Date: July 6th-17th Time: 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. each day Registration: $135 per camper (Registration Deadline-July 3rd) Location: The Arts Center 320 North White Street Athens For more info: Call 423.745.8781 or www.athensartscouncil.org
To have an event included on this calendar, please email event information details to [email protected]
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
7th Annual Community Concert presents
2012 Grammy Award Winner
for Best Contemporary
Christian Song “Blessings”
Winner of Four Dove Awards
Composer of
2004 #1 Worship Hit “Indescribable”
Friday, October
23rd
7:00PM
Athens City Middle School
Auditorium
Tickets: $10 Adults $8 Students VIP Tickets Available: $50
(includes Meet & Greet & Priority Seating) To order: Call 423.745.0334 or online wwwathenschamber.org
June 13th September Song
June 20th Kinslee Melhorn
June 27th No Concert
July 4th Sweet Georgia Sound
(@Athens Regional Park)
July 11th Just Us
July 18th Scenic City Soul Revue
July 25th Ascension Life Church Band
August 1st Kudzu
August 8th Calling Glory
August 15th Hot Nights, Cool Jazz
featuring Kelle Jolly & Will Boyd
August 22nd Pack of Wolves
August 29th Mending Wall
(All concerts begin at
7:00p.m. at Downtown Market Park Pavilion
unless specified otherwise)
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with
1436 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303
Invites all Chamber members
to
BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS
Thursday, June 18 8:00a.m. to 9:00a.m.
Come enjoy a cup of coffee, network with Chamber members, and enter a business card
in the door prize drawings!
ATHENS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
13 North Jackson Street, Athens, TN 37303 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.athenschamber.org
2015 OFFICERS
Chairman Shane Sewell Chairman Elect Jackie Newman Vice Chairman Moises Contreras Treasurer Brandy Cooper Immediate Past Chairman Becky Wattenbarger
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Becky Wattenbarger Shane Sewell Jackie Newman Moises Contreras Brandy Cooper Will Estes Randy Nelson Gus Jaibat Pam Perdue Rhonda Elkins Scott Cass Skylar Dean Patty Weaver Todd Harris Shayne Whaley
EX-OFFICIO
Anthony Casteel, Community Development Director, City of Athens John Gentry, Mayor, McMinn County
Kathy Knight, McMinn County Economic Development Authority Dana Ferguson, Diplomat Corps Chairman
STAFF Rob Preston President/CEO Kay Simmons Program Director
Teressa Clark Accounts Coordinator
ATHENS BUSINESS is a monthly publication for the members of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce.
