Volume 47 Issue 1
CHAMBER LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT
GERARDO LEON
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, DECHERD VICE-PRESIDENT
ROB FOLLOWELL
SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM INTERIM CEO SECRETARY
KEVIN LOCKMILLER V.R. WILLIAMS & COMPANY TREASURER
KIP COMMONS WALMART SUPERCENTER PAST PRESIDENT
YOUR BUSINESS LINK
August 2017
Focus on Franchising Score Seminar: August 8, 2017 3:00p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce For more information call: 931-967-6788 or email info@frankincountychamber.com Registration required
TROY MARTIN AMERICAN CITY BANK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SUSAN ASKEW
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH
ALEX BARNETT
RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY
AMY FOSTER
ARNOLD ENGINEERING COMPLEX
DEVELOPMENT
JOSH COLE
FRANKLIN FARMERS COOPERATIVE
BILL GREEN
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY & AUCTION LLC
LYNCH-RIGSBY
JONAS HARMOND
Chamber Connection: Regions Bank and Wendy’s August 17, 2017 @ noon Regions Bank 121 S. College St. Winchester Lunch free with an RSVP 931.967.6788
EDWARD JONES
DAVE LOSCHINSKEY
8TH DAY SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, LLC
STEVE MORAN ROGERS GROUP, INC.
STEPHANIE OGLE PRETTY DISCOVERIES
DOUG PEARSON
NATIONAL AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC
PAM PECK
CENTURY 21 MID-STATE REALTY, LLC
DAVID STEWART
Don’t miss out:
Applications due August 11th! Agriculture & Leadership
Skills, Franklin County History & Education, Local Governments, Courts and Public Safety, Community Needs and Services and State Government. Join Leadership Franklin County. Call or drop by the office to pick up your application today, 44 Chamber Way, Winchester, or email us at info@franklincountychamber.com
STEWART & STEWART ATTORNEYS AT LAW
DAVE VAN BUSKIRK COUNTY COMMISSIONER
STAFF JUDY D. TAYLOR, IOM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DELORES JANUSH MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
KAYLA DONEY
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
NURIA ANDREU GRAPHIC DESIGN
STERLING HUBBARD IT DIRECTOR
STEPHEN FOLLOWELL WEB DESIGN
Casino Night!!!
Save the Date!!! October 7, 2017 @ TN National Guard Armory
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’s UPDATE...
The contract for 2017-2018 is signed and Franklin County is officially on board for another great year as a Retire TN Community. It is a tremendous honor to be actually in the state of Tennessee booth at the Ideal Living EXPO’s marketing best places to retire in our great state. The Retire Tennessee annual meeting is scheduled for August 24th in Lenoir City. During this meeting the 23 Retire TN Communities will meet with the State Director Ramay Winchester and Commissioner of Tourism Kevin Triplett. The program has undergone a complete new branding and everyone is excited to learn what is in store for this fiscal year. Shows for this year are: Whippany, NJ, Long Island, NY, McLean, VA, Chicago, IL, Greenwich, CT , Parsippany, NJ, Philly, PA and McLean , VA. Every participant is required to participate in one show and we participate in two shows. Ramay Winchester, director of tourism initiatives has managed the Retire Tennessee program since its inception 12 years ago and has seen firsthand the effects of the program on each of its communities. Ramay Winchester commented, “Franklin County entered the program in 2012 and Judy has done a tremendous job of touting the resources and amenities in beautiful franklin County”. “The Success of this program is evidence of Tennessee’s remarkable quality of life. Our Retire Tennessee counties are the crown jewels in attracting new residents that bring even more vitality to our state, “Winchester said, “Active retirees relocating to these communities help stimulate the economy, while bringing their knowledge and time to actively invest in their new home.” Franklin County averages 700 leads monthly from the coop advertising with the Retire Tennessee program.
Thanks to your investments we currently work to keep up to date marketing materials for our county. The Franklin County Chamber Business Directory & Economic Development Guide is available at the Chamber office. This publication and a Franklin County Area Map are partnered together for retail prospects, industrial prospects, tourist, newcomers and markets every member for all requests. Your Chamber staff, responds to every request for tourism information within two days and a tourist packet is emailed and mailed directly to potential visitors as well as distributed locally. If you would like brochures for your location, drop by the Chamber and pick up a few to assist with distribution. The business guide is for newcomers, visitors prospects and most important shopping for products within the membership. Remember to always SHOP CHAMBER MEMBERS FIRST! Ads in the business directory are sold and are an excellent marketing piece to fellow members. We are in the final stages of our 2017 Area FC Map. Special thanks to every member that supported the project.
U.S. Department of Labor—Employee Benefits Security Administration Charlene V. Clark, Senior Benefits Advisor will present EBSA. EBSA is responsible for enforcement and administration of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The purpose of ERISA has been amended several times since its passage and include, among other legislation, the provisions of the consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPA), both of which relate to health care plans. COME and learn more, understand more and interact for a great discussion on EBSA. Join us on August 10th @ 1pm at the Chamber office. Perfect opportunity to have one on one with Ms. Clark regarding you ERISA rights employer sponsored group heath plans and pension plans. Also identifying you know who to contact for assistance.
Call 931.967.6788 and reserve your spot today! ...Judy D. Taylor
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LEADERSHIP CIRCLE CHAMBER CHAMPIONS RHODES
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
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, DECHERD
Brian Sullivan, VP of Decherd Powertrain Operations & Smyrna Battery Plant
RHODES
RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY
Alex Barnett, General Manager and Russell Barnett, President/Owner
RHODES
NOVACOPY CHATTANOOGA 1936 Central Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37408 Sales: 423.305.7799 Service: 423.305.7799 Fax: 423.305.7864 RHODES
SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM Rob Followell, CEO RHODES
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE CHAMBER CHAMPIONS RHODES
Troy Martin, President & CEO Clint Hayes, Branch Manager
TENNESSEE CHAMPION
Joe Hunt Owner V.R. Williams & Company 1784 Sharp Springs Road Winchester, TN 931.967.2268
ENTREPRENEUR CHAMPION Robert Schulte, President 466 Baxter Lane Winchester, TN 37398 931.962.3332
Physician Spotlight Welcome Dr. J. Lynn Williams Southern Tennessee Regional Health System is happy to announce that Dr. J. Lynn Williams will be joining our team and seeing patients at Southern Tennessee Primary Care in Winchester. Dr. Williams has been practicing medicine since 1991. Until recently, Dr. Williams has had a private practice in the Decherd community. We would like to thank Dr. Williams on her commitment to caring for the families of the Franklin County community and welcome Dr. Williams to the STRHS family. Dr. Williams new location is Southern Tennessee Primary Care, 2118 Cowan Hwy. Winchester, TN 37398. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Williams, please contact her staff at (931) 962-4040.
May Franklin County Tennessee United States
Labor Force 19,740 3,159,200 160,145,000
Employed 18,880 3,044,800 153,168,000
Unemployed 860 114,400 6,977,000
Rate 4.3% 3.6% 4.4%
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employment Security Division, Research and Statistics 1:30PM CT on 7/27/17 Numbers and rates are not seasonally adjusted.
RIBBON CUTTING Franklin County Warehouse Owner– Charles Starnes: 931-636-1007
July 13, 2017 Billy Reid, Jeannie Bates, Yvonne Stewart, Angie Fuller, Judy Taylor Chamber Executive Director, Sharon Swafford, Lauren Reid, Charles Starnes Owner, Jody Starnes Owner, Bill Green, Tommy Brann, Denise IngleMarshall, Sandra Thomas, Kevin Starnes, Dennis Doney.
February San Miguel, LLC
January
March
Master Financial Group, LLC
Available Properties leading the way Visit us on the web at www.SouthernTennessee.com for a list of hospital services, general healthcare information, physician directory, educational tools, and more. 185 Hospital Road, Winchester, TN Physician Referral Line 1.800.424.DOCS (3627)
301 2nd Ave n ue , NW; Wi nc he ste r , TN 3739 8
931.967.2979
Financial Advisor
Office space available from 300 sq. feet to 3,500 sq. feet. Free utilities and parking. Space is newly renovated. Elevator and handicap accessible.
Office space available from 780 sq. feet to 4,000 sq. feet. Free parking for about 100. Space is newly renovated. Elevator and handicap accessible.
May
April
Fax: 931.967.3086
Davis G. Mason R. Matt Mason Fi n a nc i a l A d v i s o r
Securities offered through Securities Service Network, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC Fee based advisory services offered through SSN Advisory, Inc. a Registered Investment Advisor
June
EarthWise County-Wide Beautification “Show your pride community–wide”
Homes ● Land ●Farms ● Zero Lot Lines ●Commercial Auction ● New Construction ● Lake Front
“PICK IT UP” “SPRUCE IT UP” DO YOUR
PART! F.C. Solid Waste Management (931.967.1139) Interlocal Solid Waste Authority (www.iswarecycle.net) Franklin County Chamber of Commerce (931.967.6788) Tim’s Ford Council (931.308.7971)
Reduce Reduce
Reuse Reduce
Recycle
August
July
Mid-State Realty, L.L.C.
931.967.4321 September
People taking care of people…. Together we can do anything! 551 Hospital Road in Winchester 931.967.0654 Fax: 931.962.4912
www.AMR.net
October Gary & Renee Hurt Owners 931-967-7911
November 1038 Dinah Shore Blvd Winchester, TN 37398
Insurance is about You, not us! 320 Murfreesboro Hwy * Manchester, TN 931.968.0148 * 931.728.8845 Call Roger, Linda or Misty for all your Insurance needs.
December
Blackberry Patch Cakes & Catering 200 Main Street Decherd, TN 37324 931.962.0451 www.blackberrypatchcatering.com
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F R AN K L I N C O U N T Y C H AM B E R O F C O M M E R C E 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 August 8 SCORE Franchising Options @ 3 pm @ Chamber 10 US Dept. of Labor & Workforce 1 pm @ the Chamber EBSA Employee Benefits Security Administration Presentation—No Charge 11 Leadership applications are due! 16 Ambassador meeting @ noon @ Chamber 17 Chamber Connection: Sponsored by: Regions Bank & Wendy’s 121 S. College St Winchester @ noon 28 Board of Directors meeting @ 5p.m. @ Chamber 31 Franklin County Manufacturers Roundtable
September 7 12 20 25 27
STRHS breakfast mixer @ 8:30 a.m. in the front lobby Joint ECDB meeting @ 10:30 Ambassador meeting @ noon @ Chamber Board of Directors meeting @ 5p.m. @ Chamber Manufacturers SALUTE—12 noon—location TBD
Theme: Roaring 20’s CASINO NIGHT!! Saturday, October 7th
6:00 p.m.— 9:30 p.m. TN National Guard Armory
351 George Fraley Parkway Winchester, TN 37398
PRSRT-STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Winchester, TN 37398 PERMIT NO 239