Chamber Connection - October 2016 by Jackson Chamber

October 2016

CHAMBER CONNECTION New hospital to inspire hope, healing with high level of care

atients who need rehabilitation after a debilitating injury will have the option to be treated in a new inpatient hospital when it opens in about a year. West Tennessee Healthcare and HealthSouth Corporation recently held a ceremonial groundbreaking for their future inpatient rehabilitation hospital, Spire Rehabilitation Hospital, at 616 W. Forest Ave. in Jackson. “Spire symbolizes the pinnacle of rehabilitative care,” said Dr. Lisa Piercey, executive vice president for West Tennessee Artist’s rendering of the new Spire hospital. Healthcare. “West Tennessee Healthcare’s inpatient rehabilitation has long been a top choice for “HealthSouth is excited patients and their doctors. With Spire we will have more to expand its services in capacity to provide that high level of care and in a setting West Tennessee through that inspires hope and healing. We want people to look to our partnership with West Spire as an emblem of the bright future of healthcare in Tennessee Healthcare,” West Tennessee.” said Barbara Jacobsmeyer, The inpatient rehabilitation hospital will serve patients president of HealthSouth’s overcoming a variety of debilitating illnesses and injuries central region. “Our that include stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, organizations share a complex orthopedic conditions and amputations. commitment to providing Some of the benefits of receiving care through an top-notch care while helping inpatient rehabilitation hospital include many hours of our patients achieve their intense therapy each week, a team approach to patientmost optimal levels of health centered care, frequent visits from independent practice so they may return to their physicians and around-the-clock oversight from registered communities.” nurses, many of whom have achieved specialty training HealthSouth is one of the and expertise in physical rehabilitation. nation’s largest providers Spire Rehabilitation Hospital will offer 48 private patient of post-acute healthcare services through its network of rooms, including one isolation room; four bariatric inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and rooms; and 10 rooms equipped for patients needing hospice agencies in 34 states and Puerto Rico. dialysis treatments during their stay. Also included in Besides Piercey, others speaking at the recent the 57,066-square-foot hospital will be a therapy gym, groundbreaking ceremony were Julie Taylor, CEO of Spire courtyard and dining and dayroom areas. Rehabilitation Hospital; James Ross, interim president

Pictured below, from left, are Jay Grinney, president and CEO, HealthSouth Corporation; James Ross, interim president and CEO, West Tennessee Healthcare; Barb Jacobsmeyer, president, HealthSouth’s Central Region; Julie Taylor, CEO, Spire Rehabilitation Hospital; Dr. Lisa Piercey, executive vice president, West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson City Mayor Jerry Gist; Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris; and Mark Tarr, executive vice president and COO, HealthSouth Corporation.

and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson City Mayor Jerry Gist; Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris; and Jay Grinney, president and CEO of HealthSouth Corporation. The new hospital will open for patient care in the third quarter of 2017.

Bobrick manufactures restroom partitions and accessories

he next time you reach for a paper towel The city was chosen because its central to dry your hands in a public restroom, location and proximity to Interstate 40 you may just be pulling it from a reduced delivery costs and allowed dispenser made by Bobrick Washroom the company to ship products Equipment in Jackson. faster. Founded in 1906, Bobrick is “It helped us serve the headquartered in California with six United States better,” said manufacturing divisions across the Martha Umstead, shipping and United States and Canada, including a quality manager in Jackson. strong presence in Jackson. Production at the facility has grown The global washroom accessory and partition throughout the years while employees have company has business operations that extend into 85 remained close-knit with low turnover. Many have markets worldwide. Architects, building managers and served Bobrick for more than a decade. contractors choose from Bobrick’s extensive line of “We’re privately owned, and because we’ve been restroom accessories and toilet partitions because they relatively small, everybody knows everybody, and This robot welds frames for mirrors at Bobrick. offer durability, ADA-compliance and styling options it’s always felt like a family-oriented company,” across many price-points, according to the company. Umstead said. Bobrick Drive near McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. The Reduced maintenance expense, use of environmentally To support the community, the Jackson facility 13-acre site gave the company the capacity to expand, sensitive materials, and regularly contributes to United which it did in 2004 with additional production of lasting functionality minimize Way through fundraisers washroom products. replacement costs and provide featuring cookouts and Today, the facility manufactures stainless steel paper long-term value. competitions, Umstead said. towel and tissue dispensers and stainless steel mirrors Bobrick is a leader in product The company also matches that are shipped to restaurants, office buildings, shopping innovation and manufacturing, contributions from employees, centers and other commercial facilities in the United and it prides itself on delivering who visit the agencies United States. best-in-class products and Way supports to see first-hand The company has found a home in Jackson. Umstead Bobrick’s facility on Bobrick Drive, is not far service. That’s why many of how they can help. said the region offers an excellent pool of employees with from McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. its products, such as its soap In 1995, Bobrick began great candidates to fill open positions, and it has forged dispensers, hand dryers and the Koala Kare line of baby manufacturing restroom partitions – which separate relationships with local companies that support Bobrick’s changing stations, are ubiquitous in commercial facilities. stalls – in the Jackson facility. The partitions are heavy, operations. “We have great partnerships with our Bobrick opened a facility in Jackson in 1990 to and freight is costly, so the company chose Jackson again resources in Jackson.” house customer service operations and a because of its central location. distribution center. In 2000, Bobrick moved into its current facility on

Manufacturing Today explores job opportunities at local industries - pg 2 Kingsley Brock wins State’s Top Economic Development Honor - pg 2 Stanley Black & Decker celebrates producing 4M Compressors - pg 4

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Manufacturing Today explores job opportunities at local industries

ancakes, fish sticks, flooring, plastic beading, engine blocks and faucets. Students participating in the Manufacturing Today event earlier this month discovered that these items all have something in common. All are made in Jackson. The purpose of Manufacturing Today – a partnership between The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UTCIS) and the Jackson Chamber – is to make students aware of the job opportunities that industries offer and the exceptional training options available. “Manufacturing Day is an opportunity Students from TCAT Jackson learn to showcase manufacturing to students, more about industry operations on both four-year, college-bound students as tours at LyondellBasell Industries, top, well as those choosing a different path,” says and Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Vicki Bunch, Jackson Chamber’s manager Company, right. of workforce development. “We want them to know that manufacturing offers exciting, Becky White, competitive options for all students.” LyondellBasell About 70 students attended Manufacturing Day on site manager and Oct. 7. The schools they represented included Tennessee Tennessee Chamber College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Jackson, the of Commerce and Advanced Maintenance Technician Co-op Program at Industry board member, spoke to the students about Jackson State Community College and Clarksburg High manufacturing today: “Manufacturing offers a variety School. Manufacturers participating in the event included of job opportunities and careers regardless of your Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Company, Delta Faucet interests,” she said. “These jobs provide a significant Company, LyondellBasell Industries, Pinnacle Foods Group income to support a family.” Inc. and Toyota Bodine Aluminum. “If I can touch it, I can do it,” said David Wadley, who Students gathered at the West Tennessee Research & is in the Industrial Maintenance Technology program Education Center for lunch and speakers before touring at TCAT. “The hands-on experience I receive at TCAT local manufacturing industries and seeing firsthand the is invaluable to me. I chose the program because every type of jobs available.

Manufacturing Facts: w Manufacturers have one of the highest percentages of workers who are eligible for health benefits provided by their employer. w There are 12.3 million manufacturing workers in the United States, accounting for 9 percent of the w Over the next decade, nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will likely be needed, and workforce. 2 million are expected to go unfilled due to the w In 2014, the average manufacturing worker in the skills gap. United States earned $79,553 annually, including w Taken alone, manufacturing in the United States pay and benefits. would be the ninth-largest economy in the world. Source: National Association of Manufacturers, nam.org w For every $1 spent in manufacturing, another $1.81 is added to the economy.

place needs someone to keep things running.” Wadley, who should have his Industrial Maintenance Technology diploma in 2017, plans to find a job in Jackson and remain in the area. Considering how manufacturing job environments and necessary skill sets have changed quite drastically over the years, this event may have been an eye opener to students and educators to a career path they had not considered, said Bunch. “Manufacturing hiring is in a crisis at this time,” said Keith Groves, solutions consultant at UTCIS. “The goal of The University of Tennessee/Center for Industrial Services is to help provide training, opportunities and services to help meet the needs of the state of Tennessee and the Jackson region. Partnering with the Jackson Chamber was a good fit to help link those who are considering their future in today’s workforce and to help some of the students who are entering the workforce see the opportunities that are available.” After touring Pinnacle Foods, Luis Mendez was impressed with the company’s work ethics not only to boost production, but also their continual reminders promoting safety while on the floor. “Try your best, work hard and follow the safety rules,” Mendez recalled. He is in Jackson State’s Advanced Maintenance Technician program. “I’ve always been fascinated by the way things are made,” said Dylan Jobe, who is studying structural engineering at TCAT. “I love taking things apart and putting them back together. I enjoy drawing up plans, creating sketches and working on our school projects.” He will receive his CAD certification at TCAT, and he intends to continue the various certifications needed for his area of study. His training could be used in many different facets of manufacturing. For more information about the event or workforce development, contact Jackson Chamber’s Manager of Workforce Development Vicki Bunch at vbunch@jacksontn.com or 423-2200.

CHAMBER NEWS

Kingsley Brock wins state’s top economic development honor

in Thompson Station, he Tennessee Federated Department Economic Store’s 900,000-squareDevelopment foot distribution center in Council (TEDC) Portland, the relocation named Kingsley of Oreck Vacuums from Brock, executive Mississippi to Cookeville, director of Jackson Verizon Wireless Regional Partnership, regional headquarters as the 2016 Fred in Cool Springs, Beretta Harris Professional Firearms manufacturing of the Year. He was plant in Gallatin and honored for his Green Mountain Coffee significant economic manufacturing plant in development Jackson Chamber’s Kyle Spurgeon, Kingsley Brock and Mandy White. Knoxville. achievements in the “It would be difficult state of Tennessee. After working 12 years with the Tennessee Department to determine the total contribution and impact that Kingsley has had on communities across West Tennessee of Economic and Community Development, Brock and the state,” said Brad Hurley, president of Carroll became the executive director of the newly formed County Chamber of Commerce who represents Carroll Jackson Regional Partnership in 2014. County on the Regional Partnership board. The Regional Partnership is an economic “His assistance, especially in rural communities like development initiative that represents nine counties — Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Carroll County, has helped strengthen local economies Henderson, Madison and McNairy. and improve the quality of life for our citizens in With ECD, Kingsley acted as the state’s lead project Tennessee. He understands the challenges our rural manager on a number of significant projects, such and urban communities face. Regardless of his hectic as Mars Petcare’s new headquarters and R&D facility schedule, Kingsley has always found time to help a

community with a project, no matter the size. For these reasons, I believe the Fred Harris Professional of the Year Award is a much-deserved recognition.” “I am humbled to have been recognized by TEDC,” said Brock. “Whenever your work is recognized by your peers it is always an honor. I am especially appreciative of this award because there are so many of my friends and fellow economic developers across the state who are deserving and have made tremendous impacts on their communities and regions through their work.” The Fred H. Harris Professional of the Year Award is presented annually to a member of the Tennessee Economic Development Council for outstanding achievement in economic development for contributions made to his or her own community as well as to the state of Tennessee. The award is given in honor of Fred Harris, who became a nationally recognized economic development professional during his tenure at the Nashville Chamber. Harris, a past executive director of the West Tennessee Industrial Association, lived in Jackson for many years before moving to the Nashville area. Recipients of the Fred H. Harris award must be nominated by their peers and selected by a committee of TEDC past presidents from the field of nominees. TEDC is the statewide professional organization for people involved in economic development.

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MEMBER CONNECTION

Central Distributors supports many community activities

f you buy a beer in West Tennessee, there’s a good chance it came from Central Distributors. As the Jackson area’s only Anheuser-Busch distributor, the company sells about 2 million products each year to customers in Chester, Decatur, Fayette, Haywood, Hardeman, Henderson, Madison, McNairy and Hardin counties. It is an independent, locally owned business with more than 400 brands and more than 500 retail accounts representing grocery and convenience stores, package and tobacco stores, and restaurants and bars throughout the region. “We have the number one brands in the industry and great customers that allow us the opportunity to sell these brands,” said General Manager Michael Overbey. “Most importantly, we have great consumers, and we appreciate their business.” In addition to Anheuser-Busch, the company sells products from more than 20 other breweries, including Yuengling, New Belgium, Sierra Nevada and Bell’s. It sells beers from Memphis like Ghost River and Wiseacre, as well as beers from Nashville like Yazoo and Black Abbey. “We also sell a couple of local companies’ products, including wine from Crown Winery in Humboldt and spirits from Samuel T Bryant Distillery in Jackson,” Overbey said. “In addition to these products, we offer non-alcoholic options like Real Water, Sparkling Ice flavored water, Calypso Lemonades and AriZona Tea.” Central Distributors can trace its roots to the years after World War II when Budweiser was sold on the side from dairy trucks in Jackson. During the late 1950s, company founder Fred Roach acquired the right to distribute Anheuser-Busch products. He was the majority shareholder in the company until he sold his stake in 1975 to Warren Clark and Ned McWherter, who became Tennessee’s governor in 1986. Clark sold his shares to Michael McWherter before his death in 1990. Michael eventually acquired his father’s

shares, and he continues to operate the company today. One of the biggest changes the company has faced is evolving consumer demands and the accompanying laws governing where and how Central Distributors, which has 60 employees, is known for giving back to the community. beer can be sold. Buyers can cemetery at Parkers Crossroads and donated refurbished choose from an ever-growing list of beers and packaging iPads for people with communication disabilities. They’ve options in more and more places. also cleaned up areas of the LANA neighborhood for “With the recent change in laws, allowing wine in people unable to do their yard work. grocery stores and beer in liquor stores, along with the “This fall, we will be supporting a Down syndrome rising interest and popularity of craft beers, our retail fundraiser, spending time with the veterans at the customer base and our consumer reach have grown Tennessee State Veterans’ Home and hopefully hosting substantially,” Overbey said. the blood mobile for a blood drive.” Cultivating relationships with customers and focusing The company is a mid-sized distributor for Anheuseron consumer trends is an important part of the company’s Busch, but its culture sets it apart. Central Distributors culture. Another important part of the culture is its values quality and image, and its customers would attest commitment to community service. to its professional customer service and consistency. “We “The McWherters inspire our employees – especially are in a fun, friendly business and we think our people me – with the efforts they make to give back to reflect that, ” Overbey said. our community,” Overbey said. “There are many Next year, the company plans to move from the U.S. organizations that our company or the McWherters help 45 Bypass to a new 80,000-square-foot facility near the in some way.” Airport Industrial Park. The building will allow for an Besides being Jackson Chamber members, Central expansion that will make Central Distributors more Distributors often supports community events hosted by efficient with new technology while adding new jobs and the city and county. And through its employee program, enhancing customer service. “Budweiser Delivers Community Service,” the company “Our owner and employees are local West Tennesseans, recycles cans, cardboard and plastic to raise money for and this investment is a commitment to the community community projects and organizations. and our company’s customers throughout West “Some of our community service projects include Tennessee, ” Overbey said. “Making friends is our painting and restoring the kennels and repairing lighting business. I think anyone you ask that we associate with at the Jackson-Madison County Humane Society will tell you we value our relationships and continue to and spending time at Madison Haywood with their work to build trust and credibility with our community, employees, enjoying music and socializing,” he said. our customers and our consumers.” Employees have contributed funds to the new veterans’

NEW MEMBER CONNECTION

Sears Auto Center provides hometown service

ears Auto Center next to Old Hickory Mall has renewed its focus on community involvement and customer service – offering brands people trust with a hometown feel that inspires trust. “We value the community that we’re in,” said branch manager Ronn Guyton. “I want all of Jackson to know that we’re here for you.” The auto shop – which offers service for everything but fuel and air conditioning systems – recently joined the Jackson Chamber at Guyton’s suggestion. Before his role as branch manager, Guyton owned the Flower Patch and was a chamber member, serving as a Red Coat ambassador at groundbreaking ceremonies for new businesses. “I’ve always been proud to be a chamber member,” he said. “I’m a firm believer in local chambers of commerce, and I wanted to make Sears Auto Center more involved in the community. Jackson is very community oriented, and I wanted to be involved in the community because Jackson supports its own.” On the corporate level, Sears Auto Center has been interested in becoming more involved in the communities

it serves, and executives jumped at Guyton’s suggestion. “They loved the idea of joining the chamber,” he said. Guyton said the company’s commitment to Jackson underscores its motto: Service you can trust. “We are adamant about our business practice and how we operate.” Whether it’s routine maintenance or repairs, the company offers a range of services using the latest technolo Pictured, from left, are Johnathan Wulff, Matt Pickering, gy, from oil changes and fresh fluids to tires, suspension Scott Gantt, Ronn Guyton and Joe Walls. and alignments. And, customers can expect the same level of service when they visit Sears Auto Centers in The Jackson service center, which has changed out-of-town locations. throughout the years, has been open as long as the Sears “Our systems are linked nationally, so they can pull up department store in Old Hickory Mall. But its experianything we’ve done to your vehicle, just like when you’re enced technicians have always provided a local touch in your hometown,” Guyton said. with the backing of a national brand that vehicle owners One of its newest programs is a service plan that lasts are familiar with. for three years after an initial payment. Popular with “It’s a great location; it’s a small crew, and we’re like families who have college-age children, the plan provides family,” Guyton said. “Sears has been around for a long routine vehicle maintenance for its duration at any Sears time, and we’re a brand you can trust. We’re going to take Auto Center at no additional cost. “It’s been a huge succare of you.” cess,” Guyton said.

#JXNTNWKND

new website and social media campaign promotes weekend events in Jackson and suggests a list of things for residents and visitors to do. The Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau launched the campaign in September. The website, jacksontnweekend.com, offers a weekend itinerary and the opportunity to request the bureau’s West Tennessee Visitors’ Guide. The website also provides information about hotels,

$15 for members, $25 for future members RSVP kdew@jacksontn.com or call 423-2200

restaurants and area attractions. The social media campaign, #JXNTNWKND, promotes the new website and provides a space online for people to talk about the fun events happening in the city. The bureau uses its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts to support the campaign with pictures and video, including entertaining profiles of places of interest. To find out what’s going on any weekend, just search the hashtag, #JXNTNWKND.

Ambassador with perfect attendance for September: Amanda Davenport, Complete Restoration Inc.

The Genius of Teamwork Michael Overbey Central Distributors, Inc.

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THURS Nov. 17 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

maurices • Bethany Seals, store manager • 1150 Vann Drive Jackson • 38305 • 731-660-3342 • maurices.com Category: Clothing & Accessories – Ladies

Elmcroft Senior Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care

September 2016

Season of Unity Press Conference at Jackson City Hall Joel Newman, chairperson • Jackson • 38301 731-427-4044 • Category: Nonprofit

Run AJM Press Conference

2016 West Tennessee State Fair

Mike Peery, director • 800 South Highland Ave. • Jackson • 38301 731-424-0151 • wtsfair.com • Category: NonProfit Organizations

Regency Senior Living • Ribbon Cutting to kick off

Ribbon Cutting to kick off National Assisted Living Week Celebrations • Rosy Roberts, director 911 Old Humboldt Road • Jackson • 38305 • 731-664-7787 elmcroftseniorliving.com • Category: Assisted Living

Celebration of new name, new course, new features for the Andrew Jackson Marathon • Benefits the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse andrewjacksonmarathon.com • Category: NonProfit Organizations

National Assisted Living Week Celebrations Cathy Nelson, marketing director • 440 Cheyenne Drive Jackson • 38305 • 731-661-9888 regencyretirementjackson.com • Category: Assisted

Cypress Grove Nature Studies Building Dedication

Tyler Building Dedication

Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School

Jackson Recreation & Parks Department • Sandy MacDiarmid, superintendent • 866 Airways Blvd. • Jackson • 38301 731-425-8316 • cityofjackson.net • Category: Recreation

Jackson Christian School • Dr. Mark Benton, president 832 Country Club Lane • Jackson • 38305 • 731-668-8055 jcseagles.org • Category: Education-Schools & Colleges

Dr. Verna Ruffin, superintendent • Nathan Lewis, principal 215 Allen Avenue • Jackson • 38301 • 731-664-2500 jmcss.org • Category: Education-Schools & Colleges

Stanley Black & Decker celebrates producing 4 million compressors, honors local heroes

tanley Black & Decker, a world-leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems, celebrated the making of 4 million compressors recently in its Jackson facility. During the celebration, Stanley Black & Decker presented a custom pancake compressor in honor of service to the community to David Pictured, from left, are Don Stephens, Stanley Black & Decker; Sherry Keltner and Williams, Medical Center Jennifer Golden, E911 Dispatch; David Williams, Medical Center EMS; Capt. Max EMS; Chief Max Stewart, City Stewart, City of Jackson Fire Department; Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser; Sgt. 1st of Jackson Fire Department; Class Tremaine Spencer, Tennessee Army National Guard; and Don Tucker, Stanley Jackson Police Chief Julian Black & Decker. Wiser; Jennifer Golden and contributions, our facility can continue offering products Sherry Keltner, E911 Dispatch; made in the USA.” and Sgt. 1st Class Tremaine Spencer, Tennessee Army “Our industries do more than create jobs and offer National Guard. work opportunities,” said Mandy White, Jackson Chamber “As firefighters, our trucks and equipment – including Senior Vice President, Economic Development. “They tools – allow us to do our job anytime,” said Stewart. invest in making our community a better place to live by “Whenever we receive a tool, like a compressor, we figure out a way to use it on the scene. We appreciate Stanley Black supporting efforts such as this.” Stanley Black & Decker gives back to Jackson/Madison & Decker and its donation today.” County with in-kind donations of tools for Jackson “We value our partnerships with Stanley Black & Decker charitable organizations. It also supports United Way and and what it brings to the community,” said Wiser. “We participates in Jackson’s Relay for Life event that benefits are thankful to them for the donation of the pancake the American Cancer Society. compressor. We will put it in our new facility to be used by “We ship our pancake compressors to stores all over special response vehicles.” “We wanted to express our gratitude to these agencies for North America and are proud to call Jackson home,” Stephens said. “Our workforce, first responders and the services they provide to our area,” said Don Stephens, armed forces work hard to make this region a great place Manufacturing Manager – Compressors, Global Tools and to live and work.” Storage for Stanley Black & Decker Inc. “Because of their

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EATING OUT?

We encourage you to eat at a chamber member restaurant because it has made an investment in the Jackson community. See list, Page 5.

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7:45 - 9 am @ Jackson Chamber

EATING OUT? RENEWING MEMBERS September 2016

A Step Ahead for West Tennessee All Risk Management/LegalShield Business Solutions Allergy & Asthma Care Allstate-Hughes Insurance Agency Aloha Pools & Spas of Jackson American Heart Association American Insurance Management Anthony Reddin Supply Co. Inc. ATC Fitness Ayers Children’s Medical Center Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon Inc. Borden Technology LLC Border States Electric Broadway & Sons Trucking Inc. Bumpus Harley-Davidson of Jackson C.A.R.E. Janitorial Capital Investments CarMax Catfish Cabin Champion Power Equipment Charleston Catering Company/Backyard BBQ Cigna-HealthSpring Columns Development Partners Comprehensive Pain Specialists Copies Plus Inc. Cost Plus Pharmacy Cowart Reese Sargent, Certified Public Accountants PC Dart’s Carts-Golf Cart Sales & Service DCA/DCPR Designs by Julie Durham Chiropractic Executive Impact Felecia Bella Finishing Brands Forest Cove Nursing/Rehabilitaion Center Fowler Construction LLC Gateway Tire & Service Center Geisler Young, LLC Golden Circle Exterminators Inc. Goodwill Industries of Middle TN Inc. Haltom Home Team Hayes & Sons Construction LP Healthy Community Partners Hickman Realty Group

Hiller Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Electrical Hollman Construction Co. Inc. Hub City Waste Paper LLC Ima’s Fashions Inc. Jackson Area Business and Professional Women Jackson Country Club Jackson Industrial Sales Jackson Rotary Club Jackson Sport & Fitness Club JC Audio Jeff Drake Logging Co. LLC Johnson Vision Development Center Jonah Affordable Housing Organization JS Promotions Jumpstart Jackson Community Wellness Kendall Electric Inc. Keyboard One – Joe White King & King PLC Land Office – Realtors Law Offices of Morrison and Barnes Lentz Pediatrics PLC LIFT Wellness Center Madison County CASA Madison County Fire Department McAlisters Deli McEarl Electric Co. Inc. McLemore & McLemore PA Mighty Product Center Inc. Moore Insurance MSCB Inc. Mulligan’s Neel-Schaffer Inc. nexAir LLC Northside Animal Clinic PC Northwestern Group Marketing Services PAL Properties Parker Financial Group Picasso Bistro Pizzeria Plastic Surgery Clinic of Jackson PC Pratt Ind. (USA) Corrugating Div. Quality Inn Rainey Dental Office RE/MAX Realty Source Royal Liquors Sipes & Seaton CPA

NEW MEMBERS

Smith Farms Southeastern Reinforcing Inc. Southwest TN Child Care Resource & Referral Sparky’s Pizzeria & Grill Special Needs Athletics Spectrum Business St. John’s Community Services – TN Stability Growth Solutions LLC STAR Center Inc. State Farm Insurance – Ron Darby Steel Storm Shelters LLC Steele Martin Jones & Company PLC Surveying Services Inc. TAP Industries Inc. Tennessee Community Services Agency The Bank of Jackson The Cardiovascular Clinic of West Tennessee The Children’s Clinic PA The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center The Law Office of Nancy L. Choate P.C. The UT Center for Industrial Services Thompson & Smith LLC TN Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities TN Soybean Promotion Council Town & Country Inc., Realtors – Lana Petrinjak Trevecca Nazarene University at JSCC Triple H Backhoe LLC Tyler’s Locksmith Umphy’s United Saw & Supply Co. Volunteer Management & Development Co., Inc. Voya Financial Advisors Inc. Waste Management of TN – Jackson West Tennessee ENT Clinic West Tennessee Legal Services West Tennessee Plan Room West Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management (WTSHRM) WNBJ Jackson TV LLC Wood’s Custom Floors

Sept 2016

Asia Garden • Joy Yeh • 581-C Old Hickory Blvd. Jackson • 38305 • 731-668-9024 asiagardenjackson.com • Category: Restaurants

Outback Steakhouse • Ian Insalaco 194 Stonebrook Jackson • 38305 • 731-664-9000 outback.com • Category: Restaurants

Dodge’s Stores • Amy Adair • 109 Lexington Ave. Jackson • 38301 • 731-422-2590 2670 N. Highland Ave. • Jackson • 38305 662-687-2818 • dodgessouthernstyle.com Category: Convenience Stores

Quality Correctional Heath Care (QCHC) Machell Carnes • 233 B Oil Well Rd. Jackson • 38305 • 731-736-4545 qchcweb.com • Category: Corrections Healthcare

Edward Jones Investments – Larry D. Smith 907 Vann Dr., Ste. J • Jackson • 38305 • 731-664-9614 edwardjones.com • Category: Fin. & Fin. Advisors

RE/MAX Realty Source-Ben & Sheila Roberts 200 B Stonebridge Blvd. • Jackson • 38305 731-695-4480 • benandsheila.com • Category: Real Estate

Jet’s Pizza • Kellie Roman 9 Chloe Place, Ste. A • Jackson • 38305 jetspizza.com • Category: Restaurants

Samuel T. Bryant Distillery, LLC • Sam Bryant 1331 Lower Brownsville Rd. • Jackson • 38301 731-467-1221 • stbdistillery.com • Category: Beverages-Services, Supplies &/or Brokers

New Bridge Bio Films • John Reitzammer Four Grove Isle Dive • Miami, FL • 33133 305-790-9709 • newbridgebiofilms.com Category: Video Production

West Alley BBQ & Smokehouse Christian Brantley • 215 W. Main St. Jackson • 38301 • 731-300-4664 westalleybbq.com • Category: Restaurants

Jackson Chamber encourages you to choose an eatery that has invested in the community by becoming a member of the chamber. The following is a list of restaurants and caterers that are chamber members as of Oct. 23, 2016 …

A Matter of Taste, Too LLC, 2841 U.S. Hwy. 45 Bypass Asahi Japanese Steakhouse, 1364 Vann Asia Garden, 581-C Old Hickory Backyard Barbecue, 186 Old Hickory Baker’s Rack, 203 E. Lafayette Baudo’s Restaurant, 559 Wiley Parker Brooksie’s Barn, 561 Oil Well Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 1242 Vann Catfish Cabin, 1290 S. Highland Chandelier, The Neely House, 575 S. Royal Charleston Catering Company/ Backyard BBQ, 703 E. Main, Brownsville Chick-fil-A of Old Hickory Mall, 2021 N. Highland Cody’s Saloon & Dance Hall, 59 Heritage ComeUnity Cafe, 218 E. Main Coyote Blues, 4 Stonebridge Dairy Queen, 2294 N. Highland The Downtown Tavern, 208 N. Liberty Dodge’s Stores, 109 Lexington Dodge’s Stores, 2670 N. Highland (Coming Soon!) Dumplin’s of Jackson, 31 C Wiley Parker Eatbox Food Truck (731) 217-4235 (Call for location) Elegant Events by Mike & Troy, 415 E. Lafayette, Ste. A Firehouse Subs, 907 Vann, Stes. A&L Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 1259 Vann Flatiron Grille and Bistro, 1160 Vann Fleet Street Pub, 216 N. Shannon Fleur de Lee Restaurant, 1143 Rushmeade Fuji Yama Japanese Restaurant, 10 Stonebridge Gourmet Your Way, 2058 Hollywood Grubb’s Grocery, 4 Jackson Walk Heavenly Ham, 480-1 Wiley Parker Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 105 C Stonebrook HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe, 841 Vann Huddle House, 1118 Whitehall (Opening Soon) Isabella’s Louisiana Bistro, 1869 U.S. Hwy. 45 Bypass, Ste. 1 Jason’s Deli, 6 Stonebridge

Jet’s Pizza, 406 Oil Well Jet’s Pizza, 9 Chloe Place, Ste. A The Krystal Company, 12 Stonebridge Little Caesars Pizza, 3189 N. Highland Longhorn Steakhouse, 631 Vann Los Portales, 127 Old Hickory MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream and Treatery, 1032 Vann Marco’s Pizza, 1146 Vann McAlisters Deli, 1012 Vann Miss Ollie’s, 111 E. Lafayette Moe’s Southwest Grill, 1923 Emporium Mulligan’s, 1037 Union University Old Country Store, 56 Casey Jones Old Hickory Steakhouse, 624 Old Hickory Old Town Spaghetti Store, 550 Carriage House Outback Steakhouse, 194 Stonebrook Padharo Sa, 1431 Hollywood Panera Bread, 1145 Vann Picasso Bistro Pizzeria, 10 Stonebridge Pizza Hut, 104 W. Chester PizzaRev, 1150 Vann Drive, Ste. A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 1921 N. Highland Paul Latham Bar-B-Q Inc., 3517 N. Highland Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar, 162 Old Hickory Red Lobster, 123 Stonebrook Redbone’s Grill and Bar, 584 Carriage House Reggi’s BBQ, 292 Parkstone Rock’n Dough Pizza & Brew Co., 16 Jackson Walk Smoothie King, 241 A Stonebridge Snappy Tomato Pizza, 1187 Vann Snappy Tomato Pizza-South Jackson, 1649 S. Highland Sparky’s Pizzeria & Grill, 224 Parkstone Subway Downtown Jackson, 122 E. Baltimore Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill, 71 Carriage House Umphy’s, 745 Old Hickory U.S. Donuts Northside, 3189 N. Highland, Ste. C West Alley BBQ & Smokehouse, 215 W. Main Woodstock Bake Shop LLC, 80 C Innsdale Woodstock on the Square, 112 E. Baltimore Zaxby’s, 1155 Vann Zen Japanese Steakhouse, 660 Carriage House

Staff Directory Kyle Spurgeon Kristy Dew President/CEO Program Coordinator kspurgeon@jacksontn.com kdew@jacksontn.com

Joel Newman Director, West TN Business Resource Center jnewman@jacksontn.com Ryan Porter Jill Erling Lori Nunnery Chief Operating Officer/ Receptionist Executive Director, Tourism General Counsel jerling@jacksontn.com Unemployment August ‘16 August ‘15 Rate Change lnunnery@jacksontn.com rporter@jacksontn.com Madison County 5.3% 6.1% -0.8% Paige Reid Shirley Jones Kingsley Brock Jackson MSA 5.4% 6.2% -0.8% Visitor Services Executive Director, Jackson Sr. Vice President, (Madison & Chester Counties) Coordinator, Tourism Public Affairs Regional Partnership Tennessee 5.0% 5.7% -0.7% preid@jacksontn.com sajones@jacksontn.com kbrock@jacksontn.com United States 5.0% 5.2% -0.2% Brandy Stutsman Vicki Bunch Jennifer Lawson Manager of Leadership Sales Tax Collected October ‘16 October ‘15 Rate Change Manager of Workforce Membership Coordinator Development City of Jackson $3,988,882 $3,943,483 1.2% Development jlawson@jacksontn.com bstutsman@jacksontn.com Madison County $4,321,367 $4,270,125 1.2% vbunch@jacksontn.com Joyce Welch Lisa Little Building Permits Russell Cook Office Manager/Executive Vice President, Residential September ‘16 September ‘15 Manager of Accounting Assistant Membership Development rcook@jacksontn.com Number Issued 4 10 lcothran@jacksontn.com jwelch@jacksontn.com Permit Value $600,000 $2,296,545 Julie Daniels Mandy White Alexis Long Communications Sr. Vice President, Commercial Manager of Events Coordinator Economic Development Number Issued 3 14 along@jacksontn.com jdaniels@jacksontn.com mwhite@jacksontn.com Permit Value $278,000 $1,956,069

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