February 2012 Chamber Connection by Jackson Chamber

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INSIDE: Women in Business Luncheon Advocates the Importance of Women’s Heart Health The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Women in Business Luncheon on Thursday, February 2, advocating heart health in recognition of American Heart Month. Around 130 women attended the luncheon wearing red to show their support for women’s heart disease awareness. Cindy Ross, DNSc, FNP/BC, spoke to the women about the symptoms, risks and preventions of heart disease. “Most women in general do not know the warning signs of early heart disease because the signs are different then in a man,” said Ross. “Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American women.” February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to spread awareness about the importance of heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all Americans and accounts for $1 out of every $6 health care dollars, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Ross stated that it is important for women to educate themselves regarding heart health. “You are the best advocate of your health,” Ross said. “Women do not seek help as fast as they should. Women are eight times more likely to die from heart disease than cancer. They lack education in the risk factors and warnings of heart disease.” Some risk factors for heart disease in women are: high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, being overweight, family history of early heart disease, age, physical caliber and smoking. When recognizing signs of heart disease, Ross

stated that while men experience chest pain, sometimes women do not always present chest pain as a symptom. “The No. 1 symptom is extreme fatigue,” Ross said. “Women may also experience shortness of breath and light headedness/dizziness.” Other symptoms include skipped heart beats, breaking out in a cold sweat and unusual upper body pain in the arms, back or jaw. “If a woman feels that she is having a heart attack, she should immediately call 911,” Ross said. “Then she should chew a 325 milligram aspirin. If she chews the aspirin versus swallowing, the body will absorb the aspirin faster to prevent blockage. Also, she should never drive herself to the emergency room. Call an ambulance to come get you.” In order to prevent heart disease, Ross stated that knowledge of your family history and exercising 30 minutes at least three to four times a week was important. She also stated that women should have a Body Mass Index 25 or less, a fasting glucose/sugar of 100 and total cholesterol of 200 or less. Other steps to prevent heart disease for women are no smoking, reducing stress level and eating a nutritious diet. Along with the presentation, participants at the luncheon enjoyed networking and a question and answer session with Ross about heart disease awareness. Women in Business is a program of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information about Women in Business, visit The Chamber’s website at www.jacksontn.com.

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Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce STAFF DIRECTORY

197 Auditorium Street Jackson, TN 38301 Phone: (731) 423-2200

Ryan Porter, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and General Counsel rporter@jacksontn.com

Kyle Spurgeon, President/CEO kspurgeon@jacksontn.com

Judy Renshaw, Sr. Vice President, Business & Community Services jrenshaw@jacksontn.com

Tammy Boyd, Chief Administrative Officer tboyd@jacksontn.com

Megan Seals, Communications Coordinator mseals@jacksontn.com

Lisa Cothran, Manager, Membership Development lcothran@jacksontn.com

Brandy Stutsman, Administrative Assistant, Business Services & West Tennessee Business Resource Center bstutsman@jacksontn.com

Shirley Jones, Vice President, Public Affairs sajones@jacksontn.com

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Attend. Network. Learn. UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 2012 WED

Chamber Member Orientation

FRI

2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., The Chamber

197 Auditorium St. Event Details: Orientation is not only for new members, but for all members who want to make the most of their

CapitolTALK 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., The Chamber 197 Auditorium St. Event Details: Local state legislators will speak about the latest news from the Tennessee General Assembly. Rep. Jimmy Eldridge

membership as well. Find out about the many programs the Chamber

and Rep. Johnny Shaw will be the featured speakers at this free town hall meet-

offers and how you can be involved. Light refreshments will be served.

ing. The meeting is open to the public. A light breakfast will be served. For more

The orientation is free, but advanced registration is required. To register, e-mail Lisa Cothran or call at (731) 423-2200.

information, e-mail Shirley Jones or call at (731) 423-2200.

Sponsored by New Day Marketing Group & Hometown Connection

Sponsored by Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, AT&T, FirstBank, Gerdau, ING Financial Advisers Steve Little and Brad Little, Jackson Energy Authority, Masterfit

March 2012 FRI

CapitolTALK

8 a.m. - 9 a.m., The Chamber 197 Auditorium St. Event Details: Local state legislators will

Medical Supply, Procter & Gamble and West Tennessee Healthcare

THU

Chamber Annual Celebration 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Carl Grant Events Center 1050 Union University Dr. Event Details: “The Celebration” will honor Chamber

speak about the latest news from the

volunteers, and highlight the membership’s accomplish-

Tennessee General Assembly. Rep. Jimmy

ments throughout the year. The prestigious Business

Eldridge, Sen. Lowe Finney and Rep. Johnny Shaw will

Awards, which will recognize outstanding businesses that have

be the featured speakers at this free town hall meeting.

achieved ultimate success, will also be presented in conjunction

The meeting is open to the public. A light breakfast will

with The Jackson Sun. The cost to attend is $25 per person.

be served. For more information, e-mail Shirley Jones

For more information,e-mail Beth Parnell or call (731) 423-2200.

or call at (731) 423-2200.

The Annual Celebration is presented by West Tennessee Healthcare

Sponsored by Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, AT&T,

Additional event sponsors include Alexander Thompson Arnold

FirstBank, Gerdau, ING Financial Advisers Steve Little

PLLC,, Commercial Bank and Trust Company, HORNE LLP, Steele

and Brad Little, Jackson Energy Authority, Masterfit

Martin Jones & Company, PLC and the West Tennessee Healthcare

Medical Supply, Procter & Gamble and West Tennessee

Foundation.

Healthcare

For more information, visit our Calendar of Events page on our website at www.jacksontn. com.

THU

Business After Hours 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Personnel Placements LLC 621 Old Hickory Blvd., Ste. A-1 Event Details: Network, exchange business cards and enjoy hors d’oeuvres at this monthly event. Business After Hours is the Chamber’s largest network-

ing event. It is free to attend and advance registration is not required. Sponsored by Coyote Blues, Personnel Placements LLC and The Forked Vine Wine and Spirits.

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CHAMBER NEWS

CEO of UGN, Inc., speaks at Chamber Quarterly Membership Breakfast Peter Anthony, President/CEO of UGN, Inc., informs community on UGN’s Jackson location and the Toyota Production System

The President and Chief Executive Officer of UGN, Inc., Peter Anthony, was the featured speaker for the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Membership Breakfast held on Wednesday, January 18. Anthony spoke at the Chamber’s breakfast about the importance of UGN’s location in Jackson and how UGN is using the Toyota Production System. “As a big supporter of the Jackson community, I thought it would help for you to walk away today with a better understanding of UGN,” Anthony said at the Chamber’s Quarterly Membership Breakfast. “And not just the company, but in how using the Toyota Production System is pertinent to business growth in today’s climate.” Anthony successfully embraced the Toyota Production System (TPS) as the foundation of the UGN business model, which resulted in maximum productivity and efficiency throughout his manufacturing and business management structure. Through cross-training and adherence to a flexible business model, Anthony has positioned his company to respond to business fluctuations. Implementations of cost-cutting measures have ensured that UGN will remain a highly profitable enterprise and an industry leader in the delivery of state-ofthe-art automotive products. ABOVE: Kyle Spurgeon, President/CEO of the Jackson Area “You will know I am a big advocate of TPS,” Anthony said. “It is pretty easy to sit back and think, ‘Oh that Chamber of Commerce, Kathy Watts, past chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors and Madison County Mayor Jimmy works only for manufacturing companies or for the Fortune 500.’ When, the idea of constantly getting lean, reHarris welcomed Peter Anthony, President/CEO of UGN, Inc., to ducing expenses, eliminating waste and developing your Team Members works for any organization. A start-up The Chamber’s Quarterly Membership Breakfast. can pinch every penny, a hospital can reduce wait times, executives can (and should) walk around and talk to employees. Even TSA can create a process that gets people through security much more quickly. We all should be constantly looking for ways to continually improve our organizations.” In October 2010, UGN announced that it had picked Jackson for an $11 million expansion, where it would add 40 new local jobs as part of a two-state expansion that continued the company’s impressive growth. “Deciding to invest another $11 million to prepare both Jackson and UGN for the future was an easy call,” Anthony said. With its expansion announcement in October 2010, UGN officials also said the construction of a $9 million, 40,000-square-foot addition of UGN’s Jackson facility was going to start in November 2010 and increase the plant size by more than 20 percent. The company was also going to begin hiring 30 new team members in March and April 2011 with production expected to start in May 2011. A projected second $1.5 million phase was also going to create an additional 10 jobs in March 2012. “Right now, we have 259 team members,” Anthony said. “In March and April 2011, we hired 30 new team members and we will be creating ten more jobs within a few months. Last year our plant size grew 20 percent.” Anthony said that UGN has announced plans to expand jobs at all of its facilities assuming the automotive industry continues to grow. As for UGN’s Jackson location, he said they have invested $39.2 million and the projected sales for the 2012 year are $56.2 million. “Being in a community like Jackson allows UGN to continue our role in a true global partnership with a world-class position in the auto industry,” Anthony said. “It is easy to get there with the world-class team members we have working in our plant here.” Anthony also said that Madison county is centrally located, which helps control their transportation costs. “We’re extremely proud of the work we are doing with TPS in Jackson and UGN as a whole,” Anthony said. “You should be proud of your local, regional and state leaders who have, and continue to, work with us on everything from incentive packages to training programs for our team members. We were not surprised to see Site Selection magazine rank Jackson as one of the top metro areas of its size in which to do business. Jackson is at the top of our list, too.”

Chamber Emissaries Given Challenge The Emissaries volunteer group was issued a challenge of whom could contact 100 Chamber members the quickest during this past year. Three places were awarded during the $100 for 100 Challenge. First place winner Amanda Pailet, Courtyard by Marriott/Hampton Inn and Suites/Residence Inn by Marriott, was awarded a $50 Darden’s gift card and a $50 check. Second place winner Drew Yates, FirstBank, was awarded a $50 Darden’s gift card, and third place winner Jim Metcalf, Sonoco, was awarded a $25 Brooksie’s Barn gift card. The Emissaries connect with existing chamber members to verify their contact information and to reinforce the importance of chamber membership. Each Emissary is usually only asked to commit to contacting 60 members annually. Under the leadership of Jess June, Fidelity Search Enterprises and past chairman of the Emissaries, The Chamber Emissaries group finished the year achieving a record of 1,270 contacts made to Chamber members.

ABOVE: Chamber Emissaries Jim Metcalf, Amanda Pailet and Drew Yates were winners for the 100 contact challenge.

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PROMOTIONS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS & SPECIAL RECOGNITITONS

Jason Compton Named Generals New General Manager

The Jackson Generals announced in a January press conference at Pringles Park that Huntingdon, Tennessee native Jason Compton was named the club’s new General Manager. Compton was promoted from his Assistant General Manager role. Also, Mike Peasley was hired as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Generals. “We are proud of Jason, and the work he has put in over his 12 years with the organization,” said Generals President Reese Smith III. “Having watched Jason over the years, we have the utmost confidence that he will help take this franchise to the next level. David Freeman and I are excited to be promoting from within the organization.” Compton was an intern with the Diamond Jaxx during the 2000 Southern League Championship season and then was hired full time in July of 2001. During his 12 seasons with the organization, he was Director of Ticketing & Merchandise, Director of Group Sales, and was promoted to Assistant General Manager in May 2008. “I want to thank Reese, David and the entire ownership group for having the trust and confidence in me to lead the organization,” said Compton. “It is an honor to be only the fourth General Manager in franchise history, but I am most proud to be the first that has been from West Tennessee.” Compton also added, “Our goals and visions of making Pringles Park the premier place for affordable entertainment in West Tennessee have not changed. If anything, they will be intensified for the upcoming season.”

Electrodiagnostic Expert Achieves Board Certification

Dr. Ronald Bingham, founder of EMG Clinics of Tennessee, has achieved board certification in electrodiagnostic medicine from the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) and is now an ABEM Diplomate. The designation of ABEM Diplomate demonstrates that Dr. Bingham has obtained specific training and passed a comprehensive written and oral examination to demonstrate competency in electrodiagnostic evaluation of disorders of the neuromuscular system. Physicians who practice electrodiagnostic medicine diagnose and manage individuals of all ages who have medical problems related to muscle and nerve disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, myasthenia gravis, and neuropathies, just to name a few. The most common electrodiagnostic tests include electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies. Dr. Bingham founded EMG Clinics of Tennessee in 1989. EMG Clinics of Tennessee specializes in state-of-the-art nerve and muscle testing. Based in Jackson, Tennessee, EMG Clinics of Tennessee also has satellite clinics in nine West Tennessee/North Mississippi communities. EMG Clinics of Tennessee has become the industry standard for accurate and comprehensive evaluations of the peripheral nervous system. Dr. Bingham received medical training from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and received his specialty training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. “My board certification in electrodiagnostic medicine demonstrates that I am serious about the quality of my work. I am proud to be one of a select group of physicians who have accomplished this milestone,” said Dr. Bingham. “At EMG Clinics of Tennessee we want to help the treating doctor or nurse practitioner by accurately evaluating the nerves and muscles. The most important step toward recovery is an accurate diagnosis. This board certification is one of several steps we have taken to offer state of the art nerve testing.”

USEFUL TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS/MANAGERS DRIVING SALES TO YOUR WEBSITE

By Ron Acree & Joel Newman, Tennessee Small Business Development Centers In order to create a steady stream of traffic to your website, give your visitors a reason to visit! You should provide them with fresh content on a continual basis and the content should blend in well with the focus of your site and be updated regularly. • Syndication services provide free content from a wide variety of sources. Simply place a small line of code within the HTML of your webpage and each of the following services will provide fresh content for you. The great thing about syndication services is that once you’ve placed the code, you don’t have to worry about updating the content, as it is automatically updated. • Provide free instruction. Your website is the storefront for your product or service. You must convince your visitors that they need the product or service you are offering. By providing FREE helpful advice, you have a more captive audience. • Display your testimonials. You must gain your visitors trust and by displaying these testimonials, you are boosting your potential customers’ confidence in you and your product or service. • Let your visitors know who you are. Provide complete information in regard to your business including address, telephone numbers and email addresses to request information and support. • Tell your visitors about their privacy. Create a page called, ‘Privacy Statement’, and tell exactly what you do with the personal information you collect. Provide a sample or trial of your product or service. This will tend to increase your sales and drive more visitors to your site. Remove the risk. To further increase your sales, you must remove the risk by providing a guarantee. A guarantee will boost your potential customer’s confidence in purchasing your products or services. • A professional website that is specifically designed to sell is one of the most important factors in determining your business’s success. Take your time and make sure that you are looking at the complete picture before you begin. If you aren’t sure of your abilities to create your own website, consider hiring a professional web designer rather than take the risk of not being successful. Your future depends on it!

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PROMOTIONS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS & SPECIAL RECOGNITITONS

VOLUNTEER Spotlight Ben Ferguson President, Personnel Placements

The Chamber is proud to announce Ben Ferguson, Personnel Placements, as the Volunteer of the Month for February 2012. Ferguson currently serves on The Chamber’s Board of Directors and as Co-Chair U40 Young Professionals Group. Ferguson also participated in The Chamber’s Leadership Jackson program and graduated in 2006. “I felt like each volunteer opportunity was a way for me to grow as a person while hopefully impacting the community I call home,” said Ferguson. While volunteering his time for The Chamber, Ferguson has also focused his time by serving on the JacksonMadison County School System Strategic Planning Committee, alongside Jim Campbell, H&M Company. “Ben has devoted countless hours to working with the Jackson-Madison County School System on its Strategic Plan, as well as spear-heading the joint committee that chose the company that conducted the superintendent search,” said Shirley Jones, Vice President, Public Affairs for The Chamber. “Ben’s dedication to helping our young people and to making our community the best it can be is remarkable. Our entire community owes him a debt of gratitude for his service.” Along with his Chamber involvement, Ferguson also volunteers his time as a Kirkland Cancer Center Advisory Board Member, American Red Cross Jackson Area Chapter Board Member and Madison Achieves Advisor.

GOOD NEWS JACKSON

Casey Jones Village installs Blink® Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Officials with Casey Jones Village have announced the installation of three charging stations for electric vehicles. Casey Jones Village’s Blink charging station is the first publicly available charging station installed in West Tennessee outside Shelby County. Casey Jones Village offers three Blink Level 2 charging stations and can accommodate the ABOVE: Casey Jone Village’s Blink charging all‐electric Nissan LEAF. “We are so proud to be a station is the first publicly available charg- part of this progressive initiative. It is sustainable ing station installed in West Tennnessee outside Shelby County. tourism at its finest,” Clark Shaw, Old Country Store CEO, said. “With our travel attraction on Interstate 40 at exit 80A, we feel this is an ideal and convenient location. We wanted Jackson to be a leader in this important program as the country builds the electric car charging infrastructure and helps our country decrease our dependence on foreign oil. ECOtality’s goal is to bring electric vehicle charging options throughout the state of Tennessee to ultimately achieve complete coverage of I-40 from end to end. We first learned of the ECOtality program at a Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Sustainable Tourism workshop held at the Old Country Store.”

TOP AMBASSADORS

Congratulations to the Ambassadors with perfect attendance:

Lisa Kinkade, DRS Corporate Connections Judy Leforgee, Union University Regetta Nelson, Madison County Mayor’s Office Chuck Nicholson, Kelly Services Janie Steinbach, Sumner Bank & Trust Heath Williams, George A. Smith & Sons Rick Williams, WNWS/Newstalk 101.5

Express Employment Professionals Named Top U.S. Staffing Franchise Express Employment Professionals has been named the No. 1 staffing franchise in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine as part of the magazine’s thirty-third annual Franchise 500® list. Express also ranked in the top 100 on the magazine’s Top Global Franchises list in America. “We’re proud to be recognized as a leader not only in the franchising industry, but also in the staffing industry,” said Susan Morris, franchise owner of the Express Jackson, Tennessee office. “This list has a lot of great companies on it, and for us to be ranked No. 1 among staffing companies is a tremendous honor.” This marks the fifth year in a row that Express has been named to the Franchise 500® and America’s Top Global Franchises lists. The lists measure companies based on several factors including financial strength and stability, growth rate, and the number of years a company has been in business. Express ranked 114 overall in the 2012 Franchise 500® list and 96 overall in the America’s Top Global Franchises list. The Jackson Express Employment Professionals franchise began operation in 2010 and serves the Madison, Henderson, Carroll, Chester, Hardeman and McNairy counties with temporary help and direct hire employees in a variety of fields, including Administrative, Industrial, Licensed Medical and Professional. Worldwide, Express Employment Professionals puts nearly 300,000 people to work each year and has over 550 offices in three countries. Express provides expertise in evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search and human resources and works across a wide variety of industries. Sales for the Oklahoma City-based company totaled more than $2 billion in 2011.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Home Master Group

B.J. VanCleave, CEO of Home Master Group

Company name: Home Master Group Address: 2052 Rhino Crossing, Milan, TN 38358 Established when: 2010 Amount of Employees: 10 About Your Company: Home Master Group is a single source home repair, renovation and maintenance company. The services that they provide, along with their emphasis on customer service set them apart from other home construction companies. If you are an individual who values spending your free time the way you want, then you can’t afford not to have their services. Website: www.homemastergroup.com Phone Number: (731) 506-4600

Chamber Connection: What’s new with your organization? HMG: The last couple of months, we have completed several renovation projects. We are currently in the planning stages on a couple of large home addition projects that are scheduled to start within the first quarter of 2012. In addition to the new projects, we have recently hired two customer service professionals and two project team members. Chamber Connection: What’s the biggest community project you’re working on right now? HMG: As a company Home Master has provided support to The Exchange Club. Individually, Home Master Group employees are involved in several community groups in Madison and Gibson counties. Milan Lion’s Club, Milan Chamber of Commerce, and the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. We have also donated time and materials to complete a project for a family that had a child with cerebral palsy. The project primarily focused on retrofitting and reconfiguring the family’s home to help them better care for their disabled child. Chamber Connection: What’s helped your organization become successful in our community? HMG: A commitment to customer service has been a key to our early success. The home construction industry is a market starving for customer service. We think that our commitment to our customers will sustain our business over the long haul. Chamber Connection: What does your organization do that most people don’t know about? HMG: We are a one-call service for all home maintenance needs. Everyone knows why it is important to do preventative maintenance on your car. However, most people don’t understand why it is important to do the same for your home. According to the International Facility Maintenance Association (IMFA), homes deteriorate at a rate of about 1.5 percent per year unless proper preventative action is taken. Chamber Connection: What are some recent successes your organization has experienced? HMG: We have just recently become an approved contractor with the VA. Home Master Group is thankful for the sacrifices that all veterans have made. We are excited about having the opportunity to work with the veterans in the area. Chamber Connection: What challenges does your organization face? HMG: Like any new business, the challenge of people knowing who you are and what you do is daunting. We have seen that the plans we have for overcoming that challenge are starting to produce results. We are very optimistic that the success we have realized over the last few months will continue to grow into something much larger. Chamber Connection: What are some of the future goals of your organization? HMG: Our future goals for Home Master Group include continuing to expand and develop the local market. We also have plans for franchising our business as well.

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WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS!

JANUARY NEW MEMBERS 1st Choice Realty, Inc. Byron C. Golden 201 Airways Blvd. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 424-0448 Category: Property Managers A2H Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates, Inc. Shane Hollin 110 S. Liberty St., Ste. 100 Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 300-3050 www.a2h.com Category: Engineers-Mechanical, HVAC &/or Plumbing

Industrial Air Purification, Inc. Michael Bradshaw 2551 Hidden Cove Rd. Cookeville, TN 38506 (931) 372-0050 www.IndAirPur.com Category: Industrial Services

Warm Hearts Care-West Clarissa Williams 63 Lynoak Cv., Ste. D Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 736-2353 www.warmheartscares.com Category: Social Service Agency

Only Photography Kristina Only 575 S. Royal St. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 422-5287 www.kristinaonly.com Category: Photography/Studio

Watkins Uiberall, PLLC Nina C. Gourley, CPA 1661 Aaron Brenner Dr., Ste. 300 Memphis, TN 38120 (901) 761-2720 www.wucpas.com Category: Accountants Certified Public

ABM Janitorial Services Patricia Sheffield 15 Eastmont Dr. Jackson, TN 38301 (901) 857-3986 www.abm.com Category: Janitorial Service

Process Systems Incorporated Construction Company Lanny Throckmorton 3732 E. Raines Rd. Memphis, TN 38118 (731) 499-2365 www.PSIcontractors.com Category: Construction - Industrial

Advantage Lock & Key Jeff DeLaney 51 Friendship Rd. Medina, TN 38355 (731) 554-1000 www.advantagelockandkey.net Category: Locksmith

Rustyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TV & Movie Car Museum Rusty Robinson 323 Hollywood Dr. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 267-5881 www.rustystvandmoviecars.com Category: Tourist Attractions

Food Rite Joey Hays 1013 E. Chester St. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 424-7429 Category: Grocers

Security Finance Kristie Taylor 105 Carriage House Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 984-7150 www.security-finance.com Category: Loans

Fourroux Prosthetics, Inc. Keith Watson 2743 Bob Wallace Ave. Huntsville, AL 35805 (731) 664-7760 www.fourroux.com Category: Prosthetics and/or Orthotics Luna Masonry Rufino Gil 516 Hurt Chapel Rd. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 695-3986 Category: Construction - Commercial

The K.I.T.E. Center Margaret Barth 636 Wallace Rd. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 267-5007 www.thekitecenter.com Category: Nonprofit Organizations The PC Fix Dave Coles 566-C Carriage House Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 300-0631 www.thepcfix.net Category: Computer Services & Supply

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JANUARY RENEWING MEMBERS

DECEMBER RENEWING MEMBERS Advanced Cardiovascular & Vein Center, PC AFLAC-Hazel Johnson Aldelano Packaging Corporation Alexander, Thompson, Arnold, P.L.L.C. All-Brite Signs and Rentals, Inc. Allegra Design . Print . Mail American Cellular, Inc. American Insurance Management ARJ Manufacturing Augustine School Baker’s Rack BancorpSouth Bill’s Appliance, Inc. Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Tennessee BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. Brasfield Construction, Inc. Brownsville Utility Department Clay Goodrich/Town & Country Inc., Realtors Crocker Construction Co., Inc. D180 Fitness Dale Carnegie Training Deaton’s Carpet One Inc. Dental Associates, Inc. Designs by Julie Do Dah’s Donuts Donuts ‘N More, LLC DRS Corporate Connections/UT-CLS Dugger Printed Business Products, Inc. Edible Arrangements Jackson Edward Jones Investments Elmcroft of Jackson, Assisted Living & Memory Care First Citizens National Bank Foundation Bank Frankie Plunk Travel Service, Inc. Friendly Frank’s Flea Market - Jackson Gene’s Tire & Wrecker Service George A. Smith & Sons Gibson Electric Membership Corporation Golden Circle Ford Lincoln Mercury Greg Jackson, C.P.A. H & R Block Hampton Inn and Suites Jackson HCS - Henson Construction Services, Inc. Heavens Best Carpet Cleaning Indoor ADvantages, Inc. Jabezco Industrial Group, Inc.

Jackson Energy Authority Jackson Massage & Day Spa Jackson Seventh-Day Adventist Church Jackson Storm Window and Door Co. LLC John H. Allen Co., Inc. Johnny Mullens, CPA Kenny Pipe and Supply, Inc. Liberty Street Grill Longhorn Steakhouse Madison South Liquor & Wine Manpower West Tennessee Marriott ExecuStay-Memphis Martin Industrial Supply Maxxguard, Inc. McCowat Mercer Packaging, Inc. Meineke Car Care Center Mid-South Color Labs, Inc. Milan Express Co., Inc. Miss Tennessee Pageant Inc. Mitchell’s Body Shop, Inc. Modern Telephone Systems Morton Moving & Storage NES Rentals Nordstar Medical Skincare & Laser Center Old Country Store Perseus Distribution LLC Premier Dental Center Professional Land Services (PLS, Inc.) Refreshments of Tennessee, Inc. Regional Hospital of Jackson Regions Bank Rowland Supply SnagMob.com Southeastern Pond Management Spragins, Barnett and Cobb, PLC Sprint/Wireless Direct Stability Growth Solutions, LLC State Farm Insurance-Greg Milam State Farm Insurance-Howard Bond Stifel Nicolaus Tennessee Tractor, LLC The Jackson Symphony The Jackson Theatre Guild The University of Tennessee at Martin, Jackson Center Tom Lawlers, Inc. Tourism Association of Southwest Tennessee TruGreen Midsouth

Turning Point Safe Haven for Men Union University Varsity Market VIP Jackson Magazine Wal Mart #335 Walgreens Pharmacy West Tennessee Business College West Tennessee Healthcare West Tennessee Research and Education Center West Tennessee Restoration William H. Shackelford, Jr., Attorney at Law Williams Steel Co. WSBF Warehousing / Mid South Warehousing YMCA of Jackson

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RIBBON CUTTINGS & OPENINGS

Davita Dialysis South 47 Harts Bridge Rd. www.davita.com Category: Clinics & Medical Groups

Kelly & Company 2248 N. Highland Category: Interior Decorators

Regional Hospital Cardiac Short Stay Unit 367 Hospital Boulevard www.regionalhospitaljackson. com Category: Hospital

Welcome to the New 2012 Red Coat Ambassadors! Carol Bivens, Hamilton-Ryker Heather Brown, Churchill Mortgage Sam Bryant, Eddleman & Eddleman Kathy Canovan, Rodan & Fields Julie Daniels, Designs by Julie (Returning Ambassador) Amy Dove, Workcare Resources Sarah Estes, The Jackson Sun Debbie Foster, Healing Hearts by Design Johnathan Kendrick, Kendrick Floral Kathy Kitzman, WBBJ

Darren Lykes, Darren Lykes Photography Jared Nolen, A to Z Office Resources Chris Rawdon, BancorpSouth Cindy Reece, Victory Honda Michael Richerson, State Farm Insurance Lisa Silver, Jackson Oaks Recey Williamson, The University of Memphis Phillip Wood, Regions Bank

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS FEBRUARY

MARCH

• Friday, February 17 2 p.m. One on One Total Fitness, 740 Vann Dr. Contact Clifford Walton, (731) 736-2288

• Thursday, March 1, 5 p.m. Twin Oaks, 227 E. Main St., Humboldt. Contact Terri Hopper (731) 541-8504

• Wednesday, February 22, 10 a.m. Woman’s Clinic, 244 Coatsland Dr. Contact LaShonda Hodges, (901) 273-2638

• Friday, March 2, 12 p.m. Cole Detail Shop, 210 Commerce Center Circle. Contact Robert Cole, (731) 410-6688

• Tuesday, February 28, 3 p.m. Home Based & Out of Town Ribbon Cutting, The Chamber, 197 Auditorium St. Contact Lisa Cothran, (731) 423-2200

• Monday, March 5, 12 p.m. Angies Book Attic, 581G Old Hickory Blvd. Contact Angie Shearin, (731) 256-1769

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MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS (JANUARY) Total Labor Force

Dec. ’11

Dec. ‘10

Madison County

48,150

48,470

-0.7%

48,590

48,550

0.1%

Jackson MSA (Madison & Chester Counties)

55,860

56,380

-0.9%

56,400

56,480

-0.1%

3,099,800

3,059,000

1.3%

3,118,800

3,065,800

1.7%

0.1%

153,683,000

153,698,000

0.0%

Tennessee

United States 153,373,000 153,156,000

Unemployment

Dec. ’11

Dec. ’10

Madison County 8.8% 9.2% Jackson MSA 8.7% 9.2% (Madison & Chester Counties) Tennessee 8.1% 9.1% United States

8.3%

Sales Tax Collected

9.1%

Rate Change

Nov. ’11

Nov. ’10

Rate Change

-0.4%

9.0%

9.6%

-0.6%

-0.5%

8.9%

9.6%

-0.7%

-1.0%

8.4%

9.4%

-1.0%

-0.8%

8.2%

9.3%

-1.1%

Dec. '11

Dec. '10

Jan. '12

Jan. ‘11

$3,682,097

$3,808,345

-3.3%

$3,424,871

$3,494,177

-2.0%

Madison County $3,964,858

$4,072,876

-2.7%

$3,692,590

$3,801,328

-2.9%

City of Jackson

Rate Change

Building Permits

Residential

Number Issued Permit Value

Jan. ‘12

Jan. ‘11

Dec. '11

Dec '10

10 $2,410,000

5 $1,135,000

11 $3,182,000

8 $1,505,000

18 $2,051,805

25 $2,149,151

12 $987,719

Commercial

Number Issued Permit Value

10 $1,667,093

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