FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Franklin Times “ Your Business Link” Volume 36
Issue 1
January 2014
Chamber Leadership EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Dave Van Buskirk Tims Ford Council Vice-President Mike Cunningham Aerospace Testing Alliance Secretary Stacy Mooney Citizens Community Bank Treasurer Charles Spaulding American City Bank Past President Troy Brown Nissan North America BOARD OF DIRECTORS Alex Barnett Russell Barnett Automotive Family Stanley Bean FC County Commission Jim Cortner Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Daryl Doney Middle Tennessee Respiratory Carol Fulmer Interlocal Solid Waste Authority Amy Foster Arnold Engineering & Development Center Sam Henley Henley Supply Millwork Chip Manning The University of the South Eddie Moffitt Elk River Public Utility District Brian Park Kroger Pam Peck Century 21 Mid-State Realty BJ Rigsby Coldwell Banker Lynch-Rigsby Realty & Auction, LLC STAFF Judy D. Taylor Executive Director Delores Janush Membership Manager Shannon Stephens Marketing Manager Technology Support Brian Metcalfe Adam Marshall
Franklin County
Chamber of Commerce
22nd Annual Business Expo & Marketplace “There’s No Business Like Your Business”
Thursday, March 27th 4:00 pm—8:00 pm Monterey Station Cowan, TN Reserve Your Booth!! Secure the same booth as you had last year by calling 931-967-6788 prior to Friday, February 7th.
Chair: Sam Henley
Co-Chair: B.J. Rigsby
Greetings!
School Principal for their assistance.
2014 is off to a fast start. Wednesday, January 8th is Leadership Franklin County Courts & Public Safety Day. The day begins at the Tennessee National Guard Armory with a presentation by Major Tommie Stevens, including demonstrations of equipment by military staff. Next a quick walk to the bunker for tours of Emergency Management and the Consolidated Communications Center, followed by presentations from Eric Trussell and Kathy Blazier in the “Briefing” room with overviews of Franklin County’s EMS and 911 Service.
The Career Quest is scheduled for Friday, February 7th , 8 a.m.—2:30 p.m. and we need your help in making this first time event successful.
After a short walk to the Franklin County Jail, for a tour of the jail, we are back to the Armory for presentations by Josh Hunt, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agent, Assistant District Attorney Steve Blount will provide an overview of the Court Process. We will break for lunch and walk to the Franklin County Judicial Center to tour the Judicial Center and presentations by Circuit Court Clerk Robert Baggett, Sheriff Tim Fuller, and Judge Tom Faris. Our day will end with a tour of the Chancery Courtroom and presentation by Chancellor Jeff Stewart. Special thanks to each of the above professionals for taking time to address the 2014 Class of Franklin County Leadership.
March 27th 4p.m. to 8p.m. is the date to mark on your calendar for the 22nd Annual Franklin County Chamber Business EXPO. Our theme this year is “There’s No Business’ Like Your Business”. “This is the perfect time for you to showcase your business” commented, Sam Henley, Chair for the event. Sam along with B.J. Rigsby vice chair are preparing another great event for Franklin County Business Professionals and Organizations on the 27th of March. Registration and information are included in this publication. Reserve you space today. To keep the same space you had in 2013 you must turn your registration form in by Friday, February 7th.
Career Quest The major program Is the Career Quest for Franklin County 8th Graders, hosted by the Franklin County Manufacture's Roundtable and your Chamber and sponsored by the Franklin County Joint Economic & Community Development Board. Special thanks to Sandra Stewart South Jr. High School Principal, Stanley Bean North Jr. High School Principal and Ken Stewart Huntland High
During the event representatives from business and industry will man booths providing information about careers in their fields, and the education and/or training required. Students will have prepared questions to ask, and they are eager to talk with an actual professional in the field in which they are interested. Details are included in this publication.
2014 22nd Annual Business EXPO
We want to welcome Dave VanBuskirk as your 2014 Chamber President. The board of directors will be finalizing the 2014 program of work at the January board meeting. Please call Dave, any board member of me, if you want to become more involved or have suggestions. This is your Chamber and we are here to support and promote you...our members!
Thanks to each of you who have already mailed your investments for 2014!
True Innovators Drive Positive Change. Nissan is proud to be a part of the Franklin County Community and to support the mission of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Nissan. Innovation that excites.
RHODES SCHOLAR LEVEL NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, DECHERD Rick Youngblood and Gary Edwards
Engage
Develop
Give
Empower
ANNUAL LEADERSHIP SUPPORTERS‌ RHODES SCHOLAR LEVEL RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY
financial commitment provides a strong foundation to launch the 2014 Program of Work.
Executive Director Judy Taylor, Alex Barnett, Russell Barnett and Keith Barnett
To join the Leadership Circle, call 931-967-6788.
RHODES SCHOLAR LEVEL
TENNESSEE SCHOLAR
SOUTHERN TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER Phil Young, CEO
AMERICAN CITY BANK Troy Martin , President; Charles Spaulding, Vice President
PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT Jolanta Szczarkowska, MD, FAAP A ribbon cutting and community open house was held on December 19 for Dr. Jolanta Szczarkowska, Nurse Practitioner, Sherry Barstad, and the medical staff of Winchester Pediatrics at their brand new office located at 568 Hospital Road in Winchester. Dr. Szczarkowska attended Medical School at the Jagiellonian University of Crakow, Poland and completed her residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan; she is Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University with admitting privileges at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please call 931-962-3199.
Winchester Pediatrics Dr. Jolanta Szczarkowska
568 Hospital Road Winchester, TN 931-962-3199
Pictured is Ashley Wiseman, Logan Zandi, Executive Director Judy Taylor, Mandy Burton, Lisa Bradford, Brucena BanksStephens, Kayla Boatman, Dara Lamb, Deana Stewart, Sherry Barstad, Dr. Julanta Schzarkowska, Maria Przydzielska, Phil Young, Troy Brown, Brant McGill, Emily McGill, Jamie Bell, Nancy Hibler, Lisa Bradford, Sherrie Price, Kay Jackson and Joann Coutta. Kneeling is Nicole Yardley, Allen Morris, Kathy Judge, Nancy Damron, Ann Solomon, Ryan Henn, Misti Smith, Leah Smith, Niva Lyles, Sandra Thomas, Carolyn Montoye, Nita Jernigan, Billy Ray & Andy Knight. Back Row is Ed Crenshaw, Retha Shirley McClesky and Micheal Greer
Ribbon Cuttings Simply Posh Owner Mechelle Oliver
4 S Jefferson Street Winchester, TN 37398 615-584-3078
Pictured is JoAnn Smith, Sherrie Price, Danna Farris, Yvonne Stewart, Elaine Pruett, Beth Rhoton, Elaine Mantooth, Patricia Gilliam, Winchester Mayor Terry Harrell, Owner Mechelle Oliver, Jimmy Goins, Chamber President Troy Brown, Wayne Hart, Nancy Hibler, Carlene Brown-Judkins, Sandra Thomas, Jerry Janush, Jerry Sharber and Isiah Robinson.
Rural Metro Station #4 Director Nita Jernigan
3557 Six Mile Board Rd Belvidere, TN 931-967-0654
Pictured is Executive Director Judy Taylor, Justin Moore, Mike Moore, Hector Jacquez, Laquita West, Eric Yarbrough, Abby Pickett, Samantha Thorton, Reggie Dotson, Joe West, James Cantrell, Nita Jernigan, Scottie Riddle, Carolyn Montoye, Sheriff Tim Fuller, Brenda Sweeton, Whitney Riddle, Nancy Hibler, David Pennington, Clay Riddle and Howard Riddle
Did you take the time to say “thank you” if you won a door prize at this year’s banquet. Member donations make an impact.
BANQUET MAIN DOOR PRIZE TV DONATED BY WAL-MART SUPERCENTER
Event Chair Ernie Williams, Chamber President Troy Brown, Supporter Leah Drawhorn, Executive Director Judy Taylor and Event Co-Chair Charles Spaulding
Lena Browning, June Karrin, Patsy Freeman, Winner Linda Hyde and Pamela Morris
Linda Hyde
Let us Fly the Flags for you... The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is once again offering Flag Service to Chamber members. This is our 25th year to “Fly Flags” and the Flag Project continues to be successful thanks to you for participating in the past. Chamber Ambassadors, Directors and staff are proud to support this project by hanging the American flag on six holidays a year at various businesses in our community. This is a project that reflects our community’s patriotism and pride, as well as providing funds for our Chamber Program of Work. The cost for Chamber members is $45.00. Purchase two flags and receive a $10.00 discount. Cost for non-members is $80.00 annually. Deadline for 2014 flag service is Thursday, January 31st. This will allow time to prepare the routes.
2014 holidays serviced will be as follows: PRESIDENT’S DAY—FEBRUARY 18th MEMORIAL DAY—May 27th FLAG DAY—JUNE 14th
LABOR DAY—SEPTEMBER 2nd (Flags will fly through September 11th Patriot Day)
VETERAN’S DAY
For more information, call at 967-6788. Thank for your support!
INDEPENDENCE DAY—JULY 4th
LABOR FORCE
Franklin County Foster/ Adoptive Parent Association Robert Garner
2160 Cowan Highway Winchester, TN 931-307-0909
Life Choices Jodi Gardner
PO Box 352 /37 Sunrise Park Dr Winchester, TN 931-962-8822 info@lifechoiceswinchester.com www.lifechoiceswinchester.com
Winchester Pediatrics
Jolanta Szczarkowska, MD, FAAP 568 Hospital Road Winchester, TN 931-962-3199 jszczarkowska@gmail.com
—NOVEMBER 11th
FRANKLIN COUNTY TENNESSEE UNITED STATES
EMPLOYED
UNEMPLOYED
RATE
19,830
18,490
1,330
6.7%
3,065,200
2,814,600
248,100
8.1%
155,046,000
144,775,000
10,271,000
6.6%
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employment Security Division, Research and Statistics 1:30PM CT on 12/26/2013 Numbers and rates are not seasonally adjusted.
RELOCATING TO FRANKLIN COUNTY OR PLANNING TO VISIT? FRANK D PETE ENGLE 131 CAMELOT DR 126 58H AVENUE SOUTH CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17202 ST PETERSBURG, FL 33705
KEN BODE 2424 CENTER ST STEVENS POINT, WI 54481
PAUL LEWIS 13905 VALLEY COUNTRY DR. CHANTILLY, VA 20151
JON TYNER 2981 BRISTLECONE RD AVON PARK, FL 33825
MICHAEL DUCHARME 2387 ACHILLES CT. CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
NANCYVAN HOLLEN 3 LYNN RIDGE COURT MANCHESTER, MD 21102
P LANAK 1997 BROOKFIELD CT ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48306
TONY SMOOTS 501 W. WOOD ST. BLOOMONGTON, IL 61701
HANNAH COLE 1039 MARGUERITE DRIVE LOWELL, NC 28098
DENNIS BOURDO 59 ORCHARD PLACE BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017
RICHARD CORBIN D-108A 5400 BAYLINE DR-Q05408 PANAMA CITY, FL 32704
TOM SPEAR 1203 WESTWOOD LN MANITOWOC, WI 54220
LONNIE ROBERTS 438 W. MULBERRY DR. PHOENIX, AZ 85013 RON ASHER 12204 N DESERT SAGE DR FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268
The following discounts are offered by members to fellow members of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Members interested in joining the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Member to Member Discounts, call 931-967-6788 for details. Present this sheet to receive Member to Member Discounts.
BIG DADDY’S SPORTS 931-967-5433 10% Discount to Chamber Members DANLEY Heating & Air Conditioning
931-967-3209 10% Discount on services & check maintenance to Chamber Members
COUNTRY BARN CONSTRUCTION
BURL’S Termite & Pest Control 931-967-4547
931-307-8874
10% Discount to Chamber Members & Employees on New Services Only
15% Discount off an installed system at you home or business
931-962-0549
931-967-1933 10% Discount to Chamber Members
931-308-1044
$30.00 Discount to Chamber Members
931-924-3869 15% Discount on rooms Sunday - Thursday 10% discount on conference room anytime
10% Discount to Chamber Members. Not to be included with any other discounts.
931-967-4028 10% Discount on regular priced items to Chamber Members
FRANKLIN COUNTY PAINT 931-723-0380 10% Discount on services to Chamber Members
931-962-9939 10% off food purchases only. $6.00 minimum
Kathy Bennett Photography
Life Communications & Security, Inc.
931-308-4518
931-967-1040
FREE! Up to $100 in options when making a Barn or Gazebo purchase now through June 30, 2014. Discount to Chamber Members Only
10% off all services to Chamber Members
931-598-5682 1 free lock with unit rental for Chamber Members Limit 1 per year
931-962-4300 25% Discount to Chamber Members
Terry Kirchner
931-455-9016 5% discount for Chamber Members on parts & labor only. Excludes monitoring. New installations only
931-636-6915 Free estimates for post frame buildings & metal roofs
888-572-7746
10% Discount
931-967-GOGO Free estimates & $10.00 off booking
931-967-2313 931-212-0609 Coffee, Franklin & Warren Counties
10% Discount on jewelry
931-723-8088
720-334-2618 10% Discount
931-598-5682 1 free lock with unit rental for Chamber Members Limit 1 per year
931-962-2276 10% Discount on retail plant goods to Chamber Members
N. Cory Glenn, DDS
EXCEL FINANCIAL SERVICES BILL GREEN Individual tax return $40 flat rate
931-962-2276
Crown’s Landscaping & Garden Center
20% Discount carpet cleaning or air duct cleaning
TOP SECRET DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION 931-968-0114 10% Discount on all services & merchandise Employee discount pricing on new Sea-Doos & Con AM ATV's to all Chamber Members!
Winchester Antique Mall 931-967-9930 20% Discount on all merchandise to Chamber Members
931-454-9878 25% off any existing competitive price & for those who are new will receive a FREE first month of service
20% Discount all merchandise
TRACKER BOAT CENTER 931-967-7127 Free tank of fuel on all new boat purchases to Chamber Members
Winchester Wreck-A-Mended Family Dentistry Garrett Orr, DDS 931-967-4143
10% Discount to Chamber Members. Mention at checkout.
931-967-1273
Free Interior & exterior clean up with repair work
OFFICE OF HAMPTON BOURNE
931-968-4959 5% Discount on all stock trade commission & free investment reviews to Chamber Members
931-967-0916 10% Discount on Simply Amish and Poly Furniture
931-967-0387 Free facial for Chamber Members. Call for an appointment
931-967-2219 10% Discount on parts, accessories & clothing. Free Moose gear bag with purchase of a new ATV to Chamber Members
Shull Chiropractic Clinic, PLLC 931-967-4232 Free consultation
Valley Mini Storage 931-967-1421 10% Discount on all retail products to Chamber Members
January
February
Watson Watson--North Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Memorial Park
405 Sharp Springs Road Winchester, TN 37398 Tommy North, Owner (931) 967-2345 www.watsonnorth.com
May
April
Franklin County Paint
March
Master Financial Group 3 0 1 2 nd Av e nue , NW; Wi nc he s t e r , TN 3 7 3 9 8
(931) 967-2979
Fax: (931) 967-3086
Davis G. Mason Financial Planner
R. Matt Mason Fi nanci al Pl anner
Fee based advisory services offered through SSN Advisory, Inc., a registered investment advisor. Securities offered through Securities Service Network, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC
June
Homes ● Land ●Farms ● Zero Lot Lines ●Commercial Auction ● New Construction ● Lake Front
TONY STONE, Owner 938 Dinah Shore Blvd Winchester, TN 3.7398 931-962-4300 Fax: 931-962-8900 fcpaint@att.net $5 off purchase of $25 or more!
Mid-State Realty, L.L.C.
(931) 967-4321
Each office independently owned and operated.
July
August
September
October
November
December
RELIABLE RENTAL 104 E. Petty Lane Winchester, TN 37398
962-0406 1-800-453-RENT Owners: David & Cile Alexander
NEED IT??? RENT IT!!!
GUESS INSURANCE AGENCY
Insurance is about You, not us! 101 South Woodland Street * Manchester, TN 931-968-0148 * 931-728-8845 Call Roger or Linda for all your Insurance needs.
Blackberry Patch Catering 200 Main Street Decherd, TN 37327 931-962-0451
www.blackberrypatchcatering.com
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FR ANK LIN C OUNTY CH AM BER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 280 44 Chamber Way Winchester, TN 37398 Phone: 931-967-6788 Fax: 931-967-9418 Email: info@franklincountychamber.com www.franklincountychamber.com
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Chamber Calendar…
January 8 Leadership Franklin County: Courts & Public Safety 7:00 am @ National Guard Armory 15 Franklin County Ambassador 12:00 noon @ Chamber 16 RIBBON CUTTING CST STORAGE 2:00 pm @ 329 Baxter Lane in Winchester 23 Franklin County Manufacturers Roundtable 27 Franklin County Board of Directors Meeting Social @ 4:30 pm Meeting @ 5:00 pm February 4 Leadership Franklin County: State Government Day 7 Career Quest 8:00 am @ Monterey Station 19 Franklin County Ambassador 12:00 noon @ Chamber 27 Leadership Franklin County Graduation 6:00 pm @ San Miguel Coffee Co. 24 Franklin County Board of Directors Meeting Social @ 4:30 pm Meeting @ 5:00 pm
MARK YOUR CALENDARS MARCH 27th 22nd Annual Business Expo MAY 5 Bear Trace Golf Classic SEPTEMBER 19-21 Polly Crockett & Tennessee History Festival
Memorial Bricks available in the Pam Ledford Memorial & Community Leader’s Garden. Get yours for only $50.00 at the Chamber. Honor someone that has made a difference in your life, or perhaps someone you have lost by placing a brick in their honor or memory in the community garden. Call 967-6788