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Announce Pacific Industries to Locate First Southeast Manufacturing Location in Madison County pg. 2
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Governor Haslam, Commissioner Hagerty Announce Pacific Industries to Locate First Southeast Manufacturing Location in Madison County Automotive Parts Manufacturer to Create 190 New Jobs Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Pacific Industries officials recently announced the automotive parts manufacturer will construct and operate a new manufacturing plant in Jackson, Tennessee. Plans include the creation of 190 new jobs over the initial five years of operations and a substantial investment in connection with the development and construction of the new facility, which will primarily manufacture metal-stamping products for the automotive industry. “I want to thank Pacific Industries for choosing to locate their first manufacturing facility in the Southeast in Jackson, and I appreciate the high quality jobs they are creating in Madison County,” Haslam said. “Tennessee has a strong global presence in automotive manufacturing, further strengthened by this new investment, and today’s announcement supports our goal of becoming the No. 1 place in the Southeast for high quality jobs.” “Tennessee is ranked the No. 1 state in the nation for automotive manufacturing strength. We’ve earned our top spot not only because of the major automotive manufacturers that call our state home, but also as a result of our robust automotive supplier network that supports this industry, allowing for continued expansion in our state,” Hagerty said. “I want to welcome Pacific Industries to Tennessee and I appreciate the valuable jobs their investment will create in Madison County. I look forward to their continued presence and further growth in Tennessee.” The planned Pacific facility in Jackson will be engaged in automotive metal stamping and welding operations. Groundbreaking on the new plant is planned for late summer of 2014, with completion of the new plant tentatively scheduled for late spring/early summer 2015. Operations and productions are slated to begin in late summer of 2015. “Pacific’s choice further validates that Jackson, Tennessee is one of the premier locations in the country for Japanese owned automotive suppliers,” Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist said. “Our existing industry base grows even stronger today as we welcome Pacific Industries and its entire team to Jackson.” “Teamwork and slowly building a close relationship with Pacific’s site selection team has enabled us to announce new jobs and capital investment for our community,” Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris said. “Jackson is now home to seven Japanese companies who enjoy both the strong pro-business environment and exceptional cultural amenities.” “TVA and Jackson Energy Authority congratulate Pacific on its decision to locate in Jackson,” TVA senior vice president of Economic Development John Bradley said. “Our partnership with the state of Tennessee, the Jackson Chamber, city of Jackson and Madison County officials helps companies like Pacific to invest and grow. The result is that the entire community ultimately benefits from the influx of new quality jobs.” Pacific appreciates the support and cooperation they have received from the state of Tennessee, the city of Jackson, Madison County, the Jackson Chamber, the Jackson Energy Authority, and the Tennessee Valley Authority for making their investment in Tennessee possible. To remain competitive, Pacific places a large focus on leading the way for innovations in technology and manufacturing. Pacific’s objectives are not only to manufacture high-quality reliable products, but also to protect the global environment, grow globally, and contribute to the development of local communities. In addition to providing innovative and high-quality products to customers, Pacific also pledges to value its employees and provide a workplace where employees enjoy their work and can thrive professionally as members of the Pacific family. Pacific is also committed to contributing to society, locally and globally, and confirming their role as the provider of quality products in an environmentally conscious way. Pacific was founded in Japan in 1930 and has become an industry leader in the production of tire valves, automotive stamping, plastic molding, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), and control devices for air conditioners and electronics. The consolidated Pacific entities now employ over 3,000 people globally and have operations in Japan (including worldwide headquarters), United States, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Belgium, and China. Some of Pacific’s global customers include Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to name a few. For additional information concerning the Company and/or the project, please visit Pacific’s website at http://www.pacific-ind. co.jp/eng/. “Thirty Business Professionals” continued on page 4...
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Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Spotlight Angie Lowery, Board Member, Leadership Jackson Alumni Association and Vice Chair, 2014 Leadership Jackson Company: Merrill Lynch Job Title: Senior Financial Advisor Q: Why did you choose to help with the Leadership Jackson Alumni Association? A: After completing Leadership Jackson (LJ), I was excited to continue serving Jackson alongside the many graduates of the program. There is such positive energy in the Leadership Jackson Alumni Association (LJAA) and the commitment to our community is overwhelmingly strong. It’s an honor to work with such a willing group of dedicated men and women. Q: What are you looking forward to this year with the 2014 class? A: Each class brings fresh new ideas and perspectives. I’m most anxious to watch the transformation of our new class as they are exposed to outstanding community leaders and programs, the many opportunities to give back and the diversity that Jackson has to offer. Q: What was the most important piece of information that you learned during your Leadership Jackson experience? A: The most important piece of information I learned during my LJ experience was that Jackson offers so much more in business, education, arts and entertainment than I ever knew. LJ forced me to open my mind and step outside of my normal routine to see that great things are happening in our town.
Q: What advice would you give the upcoming 2014 class? A: My advice to our upcoming class is to be open minded, prepared to grow and be challenged on this journey, making the most of this awesome experience. Q: What was your favorite memory from Leadership Jackson? A: My favorite memory of Leadership Jackson is the opening retreat. Over a two day period, our 30 person class overcame obstacles, fears and barriers. We became like family with people who were strangers a week earlier. The physical and mental challenges of this retreat marked the beginning of our development both individually and as a team. Q: If you could describe Leadership Jackson in one word, what would it be? A: Enlightening.
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CHAMBER NEWS Partners-in-Education Program Recognize Golden Apple Award Winners For thirty-one years, businesses have been connected to education. In May 2014, the Jackson Chamber celebrated the 31st Anniversary of the Partners-inEducation (PIE) program at its annual Quarterly Membership/Education Recognition Breakfast. “For 31 years now, schools and businesses in our community have worked together,” said Shirley Jones, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs for the Jackson Chamber. “Because of PIE, schools have gained countless resources over the years – some time, some in-kind and some monetary.” The PIE program began in 1983, with seven partnerships and was started by the late Dr. Tommy Allen, who was with the Jackson City School System. After the program was developed, it was turned over to the chamber for administration. The chamber has served as the liaison between the business and education community since. The program currently has 269 partnerships. At the breakfast, Golden Apple Awards were presented to local schools and businesses. In order to receive a Golden Apple Award, the schools and businesses had to coordinate 10 or more activities with their partners during the 2013-14 school year. All activities that were coordinated between partnerships had to be reported in writing to Shirley Jones, vice president of public affairs for the chamber, to receive credit. The Bank of Jackson, the sponsor for all of the chamber’s education programs, was recognized at the chamber’s breakfast “We are excited to have The Bank of Jackson supporting education in Jackson,” Jones said. “I have the privilege of partnering with them and I cannot say enough about their wonderful support.”
2014 Golden Apple Award Winners: Alexander Elementary School Allegra Print & Imaging Andrew Jackson Elementary School Ararat Baptist Church ARJ Manufacturing Arlington International Leadership School Armstrong Hardwood Flooring BancorpSouth Browns United Methodist Church Chick-fil-A, Old Hickory Mall City Fellowship Day Treatment Program Delta Faucet Denmark Elementary School East Elementary School Englewood Baptist Church Farm Bureau First South Bank - North First South Bank - South First South Bank - Thomsen Farms Gerdau Hooper Timber Company Hub City Blueprint & Supply Company, Inc. Jackson Central-Merry Academy of Medical Technology Jackson Energy Authority Jackson Generals Jackson Police Department Special Operations Unit Jackson State Community College Jason’s Deli Kroger Stonebrook
Lane College Issac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School Leaders Credit Union Liberty Technology Magnet High School Lincoln Magnet School for Mathematics & Science Madison Academic Magnet High School Main Street Research Moe’s Southwest Grill Nova Elementary School One Hundred Black Men of West Tennessee Owens-Corning Phi Delta Kappa Pope Elementary School Regions Bank Rose Hill Middle School S & S Chapel Funeral Services South Elementary School South Side High School TBDN Tennessee Company Keith Taylor, DDS Tennessee Army National Guard Tennessee Industrial Printing Services, Inc. Tennessee Valley Authority The Bank of Jackson The Tennergy Corporation Union University Wal-Mart Supercenter North West Alumni West Tennessee Healthcare
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CHAMBER NEWS Jackson Chamber Awarded Elite Accreditation by U.S. Chamber of Commerce The Jackson Chamber has been recognized by the United States Chamber of Commerce as one of only 207 accredited chambers in the United States. The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Jackson Chamber with accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on their communities. Accreditation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the only program of its kind that defines excellence in chamber planning and recognizes chambers for outstanding contributions toward positive change in their communities. The purpose of the U.S. Chamber’s Accreditation Program is to facilitate continuing excellence in the chamber industry and to foster a pro-business environment across America. These elite chambers represent the top 3 percent of all chambers in the United States. “Accreditation through the U.S. Chamber Of Commerce is one of the highest honors the chamber could receive, and for that we are extremely honored,” said Kyle Spurgeon, President/CEO, Jackson Chamber. “This distinction honors our commitment to positively influencing our community and benefitting Jackson’s local economy.” To achieve Accreditation, a chamber must demonstrate quality programs, clear organizational procedures and effective communications by meeting minimum standards in its operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs and technology. Local and regional chambers are rated “Accredited” through the program. The final determination is made by the accrediting board, a committee of U.S. Chamber board members and chamber CEOs from across the country. “As the Board Chairman for the Jackson Chamber, I would like to congratulate the chamber and its staff for meeting the high standards necessary to be granted the accreditation,” said Jim Campbell, Chairman of the Board, Jackson Chamber. “The chamber staff goes above and beyond their requirements and this accreditation exemplifies the chamber’s commitment to Jackson.” Sam Turner, Baldrige Success Strategies, played a vital role in assisting the chamber throughout the application process. “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has established high standards which ensure that chambers who receive accreditation are staying on the leading edge of accepted business practices,” Turner said. “Many of the processes used by the Jackson Chamber are based on best practices used by role model Chambers of Commerce throughout the country. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s recognition of the Jackson Chamber is a great validation of the exceptional performance delivered by the chamber staff and volunteers who work daily to support and grow our community.”
Tiger Jones Technology Park Earns Enterprise Status in Jackson, Tennessee Park Recognized as the First Data Center Site in Tennessee to Earn Designation
The 120.6-acre data center site located within Jackson, Tennessee, Tiger Jones Technology Park, has been designated as an Enterprise site and is the first to be designated in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) seven state region. The site is located in a private campus setting a half mile from Interstate 40 and offers commercial development nearby for employees to utilize. The Tiger Jones Technology Park presents various layout potential with an on-site electric substation dual-served by the TVA 161 kV transmission system. The site is located in the center of a nine-county labor region with a population of over 300,000 and has a variety of workforce training opportunities including, four, four-year colleges and universities located in the MSA and two colleges of applied technologies, all of which offer CIS programs. The Tiger Jones Technology Park earned the designation through the TVA’s data center site designation program. TVA hired Chicago-based Deloitte Consulting to identify and evaluate potential data centers sites in the 80,000 square-mile TVA region, which includes Tennessee and six other southeastern states. This enterprise site in TVA’s region is pre-qualified with attributes ready for enterprise data centers and technology companies. Selection criteria used in the designation process included accessibility, telecommunications infrastructure, electric power availability and reliability, and other characteristics beneficial to data center development. “The Tiger Jones Technology Park is the first in TVA’s data center program to be designated as an ‘Enterprise’ site with the sufficient acreage and infrastructure required for large-scale data center development,” said TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development John Bradley. “This site was evaluated by Deloitte Consulting and its strengths include excellent fiber connectivity, a low risk profile, and available, reliable power. These attributes mean it is fully ready to recruit large data centers.” During the designation period, the site exhibited some of the most extensive and redundant fiber infrastructure observed by Deloitte Consulting group. The site offers two separate fiber system providers, AT&T and Jackson Energy Authority. Each provider has a ring configuration to the site and multiple PoP locations. “For over 100 years, AT&T has been innovating and investing in Jackson to meet the growing communications demands of business and residential customers and we were pleased to be a part of Jackson’s successful recognition as the first TVA Enterprise Site across the seven state region,” said Kathy Sager, AT&T Regional Director. “Our networks connect Jackson to people and businesses locally, regionally and globally and we are seeing data center proliferation to meet rising demand for advanced services and believe Jackson is well positioned to attract investment in this area.” “Data centers have extremely high requirements for electricity and data connectivity,” said Jim Ferrell, President/CEO, Jackson Energy Authority. “The Tiger Jones Technology Park is positioned in an ideal location for a TVA Enterprise site due to the availability of redundant and reliable electric and fiber infrastructure. We feel like our award winning electric and fiber systems position our community to meet or exceed the needs of a major data center facility.” The growth of the internet, e-commerce and social networking has made information technology a part of daily life, and organizations continue to enhance data centers to meet ever increasing demands. Jackson recently brought technology education to its community that supports a data center. The Jackson Chamber teamed up with the Jackson-Madison County School System to offer computer coding classes, also known as CO:de Academy, to the high school students in Madison County. The CO:de Academy is an extracurricular activity in which students learn various aspects of computer programming, including website design and development, mobile app development, database programming and user experience. Students in the academy are increasing their competency in a growing field. This program will help prepare potential future workers for a data center setting. “Having an Enterprise data center site in Jackson, Tennessee is a tremendous advantage for our community,” said City of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist. “The TVA/ Deloitte data center designation allows us to recruit for and market this site in a new, growing area.” For more information about the Tiger Jones Technology Park, visit www.jacksontn.com/economic.
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Commercial Bank & Trust Company Ranked in the 2013 Top 15th Percentile of Community Banks
Seifried & Brew LLC, a community bank risk management firm, named Commercial Bank & Trust Company in its 2013 top 15th percentile of Community Banks. To gain entry into this distinguished ranking, the bank demonstrated exemplary performance of balancing risk and reward based on the Bank’s S&B Total Risk/Return Composite Ranking. This is no small feat considering that the Bank not only survived the Financial Crisis, but actually thrived. This supports Seifried & Brew’s belief that conservative, traditional community banking is the strength of our financial system. “This recognition puts Commercial Bank & Trust in an elite group of banks,” said Commercial Bank & Trust Company Community President Monte Jones. “We are honored to be in the top 15% of banks in the nation. Our commitment to excellence, in every aspect of our bank, allows us to offer our customers a secure and responsive bank with a community focus.” Seifried & Brew rank institutions with assets between $100 million and $5 billion. This index models capital risk, credit risk, earnings at risk, liquidity risk and national/regional economic risk. Commercial Bank & Trust provides full-service banking services including a broad array of checking, savings and retirement programs, money market accounts, mortgages, home equity loans, trust services and commercial and business loans. For more information on Commercial Bank & Trust Company, visit www.cbtcnet.com.
Jackson Receives Municipal League Award In the world of health and longevity, there are many success stories, but none quite as extensive as the city of Jackson’s, which after taking its first collective step with a community walking program, determined to change the shape of the city. The city’s drive to decrease healthcare costs and deliver wellness opportunities to citizens not only culminated with a nationally recognized health initiative, but a multi-million, health-themed, downtown community, anchored by a $50 million, state-of-the-art wellness center. The development not only establishes Jackson as the healthiest city in Tennessee, but has injected new hope and economic vibrancy into the city’s downtown area. In recognition of Jackson’s efforts in building wellness into the very fabric of the community, Jackson will be recognized during TML’s 75th Annual Conference at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga with a 2014 Tennessee Municipal League Achievement Award for Excellence in Community Wellness. It’s a fitness dream. The Healthy Community master developer selected an 82,000-square-foot/7,600 square mile, medical care–based fitness/wellness center as the main attraction and anchor for a commercial/residential, health-themed community called Jackson Walk. The center was christened LIFT (Living in a Fit Tennessee) and what it represents is years of tireless dedication by the city toward the health and well-being of Jackson’s citizens. In 2010, Tennessee had the second highest obesity rate in the nation. Children were suffering from early onset diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, the earmark of childhood obesity. News that potentially high employee health care costs had actually discouraged a company from moving to Jackson. It was a wakeup call for the city. In 2007, the city started the Jumpstart Jackson program, with the intent to improve the health of local citizens, while also drawing healthy economic development opportunities to the community. Jackson Walk and LIFT is the culmination of this initiative, a hub offering healthy activities and numerous community events, including monthly five-kilometer runs, obstacle course runs, and high-speed bicycle races that attract several thousand people. Opening in January 2013, the LIFT facility alone has attracted more 3,000 members and exceeded membership and financial projections in its first year. Operated by West Tennessee Healthcare, it’s the area’s only medical fitness center, also housing a preventative care wellness center, a primary care clinic, and a café that serves sugar-free meals for diabetics and calorie-conscious diners. The fitness center, includes a gym with a basketball court, indoor pools, cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, and an indoor walking track. The wellness center offers physical and occupational therapy; cardio and orthopedic rehab; and programs focused on women’s health. The center holds numerous outreach events at schools and seniors’ centers, and has an extensive disease- management program that offers free educational programs on diabetes and congestive heart failure. Located near three of the city’s largest employers, the center’s corporate-wellness program partners with Jackson businesses to offer preventative care resources and guidance to employees. Visitors can walk or drive to the gym, visit the drycleaner, grab a quick lunch, or even go to the West Tennessee farmers ‘market, without ever having to drive to each destination. New single-family homes, a city-owned amphitheater, and a dog park create a warm neighborhood environment around the center. The infill redevelopment features retail space and apartments as well. In the meanwhile, the city’s Jumpstart Jackson initiative, which encourages citizens to eat right, get out and get active, is credited with reducing employee healthcare costs. The community-wide health and wellness initiative prompted the U.S. Conference of Mayors to select the city in 2013 as one of the most livable small cities in America. Mayor Jerry Gist states, “The city of Jackson, Tennessee is honored to be selected for the Tennessee Municipal League Achievement Award for Excellence in Community Wellness. The citizens of Jackson, Tennessee are learning to rethink how wellness connects to livability and long-term viability. JumpStart Jackson pioneered a willingness among citizens to surmount complex health challenges. Essential values of cultural diversity, social-engagement, health, and education combined a focus on infrastructure, work-force and economic development efforts to create an attractive and sustainable future.” “Jackson certainly deserves recognition,” said David Angerer, UT MTAS Municipal Management consultant. “The project has attracted national attention and could not have been possible without the city’s enthusiastic support. The city has worked very hard on this project and is reaping the benefits.” Each year the Tennessee Municipal League honors cities throughout the state for overall excellence, improvement, specific out standing programs, or department accomplishments. Other award winners for 2014 include: Algood, for Small Town Progress; Athens, for Excellence in Community Service; Bulls Gap, for Small Town Progress; Clinton, for Excellence in Police Services; McKenzie, for Excellence in Community Planning; Morristown, for Excellence in Governance; and Mt. Juliet, for Excellence Fire Services.
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Allison Insurance Group
Company name: Allison Insurance Group Address: 30 Sandstone Circle Phone Number: 731-668-8444 About Alan Brown State Farm: Independent Insurance Agent specializing in Business, Personal, Health, and Life Insurance Products Website: www.allison-ins.com Chamber Connection: What’s helped your organization become successful in our community? AIG: The Allison Insurance Group has always focused on putting the customer’s needs first by designing the best insurance plan that is not only beneficial for the customer, but cost effective too. While the business aspect is very important, it is not just about selling insurance. The Allisons and their entire staff give back to the community and non-profits with their volunteer time, attendance at events, donations and by serving on the Board of Directors of many organizations. James Ray Allison, the founder of The Allison Insurance Group, started a legacy of giving back to the community over thirty-five years ago. In 1979, James was one of the founding board members of The Exchange Club/ Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The Center was the first licensed child abuse prevention center in the State of Tennessee and only the fourth of its kind in the nation. Because of James’ willingness to donate his time and resources, along with several other leaders in the community, the center grew and flourished. Today, the Center is recognized as one of the largest and most successful of its kind in the nation. James has given The Allison Insurance Group more than the legacy of great service and good products. He has passed down the spirit of servant leadership which his sons, Chris and Greg, proudly continue! Chamber Connection: What does your organization do that most people don’t know about? AIG: Most people do not realize that we have the ability to write any type of insurance an individual or business might need during their lifetime, including commercial, account receivable options, home, auto, umbrella, life, group and individual health, disability, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Part D, long term care, estate planning, 401K, along with many other products. Chamber Connection: What are some recent successes your organization has experienced? AIG: Even in this challenging economy, the Allison Insurance Group has been blessed. We have a fantastic team, great customers and a large portfolio of companies and products that work together to help us continue our success. Chamber Connection: What’s new with your organization? AIG: The Allison Insurance Group recently added several new companies/products that are providing us with even more competitive pricing and options for our clients. As an independent agency, it is important that we continue to have many options for our customers in order to provide the best individual plan for each business or individual. Chamber Connection: What’s the biggest community project you’re working on right now? AIG: We are working with the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center as part of the production crew of the upcoming telethon. It will air on WBBJ-TV 7, Sunday, August 10. Not only will viewers see some of our best local talent, but most importantly they’ll learn more about the prevention of child abuse and what they can do to help. Chamber Connection: What are some of the future goals of your organization? AIG: Our future goals include continuing to focus on the customer and the community. Again, it is not just about selling insurance. We want to provide the best options for each of our customers and provide them with top-notch customer service. We will continue to give back, be involved in the community and encourage our staff to do the same. Chamber Connection: What challenges does your organization face? AIG: As with any business, the state of the nation and our economy is always a concern. We feel that if we continue to put the customer’s needs first and continue to truly give back some of what God has blessed us with, he will continue to provide and we will continue to be successful!
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NEW MEMBERS: MAY 2014 ACE Hardware of Jackson Blake White 3315 N. Highland Ave. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 300-3222 Category: Hardware Bob’s Janitorial Services, Inc. Coree Williams 137 Tucker St. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 423-3590 www.bobsjanitorialservices.com Category: Janitorial Service Epperson Corporate Housing Lucy Troutman 68 Vega Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 513-0211 Category: Corporate Housing Gospel Temple Holiness Church Darrin Theus 40 Colorado St. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 256-8358 www.gospeltempleholiness.org Category: Churches
Pour Me Some Juice Tiffany Finney 2 Mimosa Dr. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 695-4935 www.pourmesomejuice.com Category: Health Foods West Alley BBQ & Smoke House Bardo Brantley 215 W. Main St. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 300-4664 www.westalleybbq.com Category: Restaurants Youth Villages, Inc. Donna Goodman 24 Weatherford Square Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 660-6767 www.youthvillages.org Category: NonProfit Organizations
Johnstone Group, Inc. Mark Johnstone 90 North Star Dr., Ste. D Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 668-1812 www.johnstonegroup.net Category: Real Estate Appraisers Memphis Business Journal Toni Rowan 80 Monroe Ave., Ste. 600 Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 523-1000 www.memphisbusinessjournals.com Category: Newspapers Network Essentials, LLC DeWayne McCaig 1243 Whitehall, #50 Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 988-6330 www.network-essentials-llc.net Category: Data Networks &/or Fiber Optics OneClick Cleaners Leonie Smith 103 Carriage House Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 803-3884 www.oneclickcleaners.com Category: Dry Cleaners
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RENEWING MEMBERS: MAY 2014 Affordable Dentures Agriturf, LLC Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC All Suites Hotel AlphaMed, Inc. American Red Cross - Jackson Area Chapter Appraisal Services Group, Inc. Aspell Recovery Center/TAMB of Jackson Benefits First, LLC Blue Goose Blinds & Shutters Camellia Trace Apartments Central Distributors, Inc. Century Farm Winery Charter Business Cherry Grove Apartments Coffman’s Furniture Coldwell Banker Real Estate Now-Eden Smith Copies Plus, Inc. Courtyard by Marriott Cowart Reese Sargent, CPA’s, PC Cupples J & J Company, Inc. DCA/DCPR Dement Construction Company, LLC Dement Tree Service, LLC DET Distributing Co. Dorris Real Estate Appraisal Exchange Club/Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Express Employment Professionals Farm Credit Mid-America Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Forcum Lannom Contractors, LLC FOX 16 WJKT Geisler Young, LLC Gold’s Gym Grease Monkey Harry H. Miller Jr., CPA Havner’s Frame Shoppe HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe HORNE LLP Hoyt Hayes Jr. Construction Jackson Arts Council Jackson Business Advisory Council Jackson Regional Women’s Center Jackson Walk Apartments Jim Akin & Associates Jimmy Eldridge, State Representative John H. Allen Co., Inc. Journey Church Kingdom Care Solutions, LLC Kiwanis Club of Jackson Kyle C. Atkins, Attorney at Law Law Offices of Holmes, Rich & Sigler, PC Leaders Credit Union Love Worth Finding Ministries Mack Pest Control Inc. MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream and Treatery MAT Industries, LLC McAlister’s Deli
McCoy’s Heating & Air Melvin Wright, DDS Moss, Benton & Wallis, PLLC MSB Construction LLC Newman & Billingsley, CPA’s, PLC NovaCopy, Inc. O’Bryant & Associates, Inc. Old Country Store Parker’s Flooring Planet Fitness Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, P.L.C. RC Enterprises Reasons Construction Co. ReBath Mid-South LLC Reed & Associates Marketing, Inc. Residence Inn by Marriott Rowland Supply Security Finance SnagMob.com State Farm Insurance-Darrell Kimbel State Farm Insurance-Wes Harris Strickland Roofing Co., Inc. Superior Fire Protection/American Fire Protection Group, Inc. Teen Driver Academy Tennessee Quality Homecare & Hospice Thomas J. Turner & Associates, Inc. United Way of West Tennessee, Inc. University of Tennessee/Tennessee State University Extension-Madison County Vineyards Gifts, Inc. Walgreens Pharmacy Waste Management of Tennessee-Jackson Williams Steel Co. Wo/Men’s Resource & Rape Assistance Program Wood Heat Specialists, Inc. Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society
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RIBBON CUTTINGS: MAY 2014 Ambassadors with Perfect Attendance, May 2014: Joyce Corley, FirstBank
Craig Orthopedic Clinic 2817 N. Highland Avenue, Suite A Jackson, TN 38305 731-661-0061 www.craigortho@eplus.net Category: Clinics & Medical Groups Castle Pines Farm, LLC 2045 Brown Cemetery Road Luray, TN 38352 731-502-6786 www.castlepinesfarm.com Category: Wedding &/or Event Venue
LIDO/Second Chance 609 E. Lafayette St. Jackson, TN 38301 731-300-0781 www.secondchance731.org Category: NonProfit Organization
Spa Vita 319 K Vann Drive Jackson, TN 38305 731-300-4989 www.spavitaofjackson.com Category: Beauty Salons
Dermatology Associates, LLC 2817 North Highland Avenue, Suite A Jackson, TN 38305 731-661-0061 www.skinnp.com Category: Clinics & Medical Groups
Quench Juice, LLC 19C North Star Drive Jackson, TN 38305 731-613-0401 www.quenchjuiceonline.com Category: Health & Wellness
The Leopard Boutique 875 Vann Drive Jackson, TN 38305 731-267-9616 www.theleopardboutique.com Category: Clothing & Accessories-Ladies
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Amanda Davenport, Complete Restoration, Inc. Sarah Estes, The Jackson Sun
Welcome to the newest PIE Partners! The Casey Jones Home and Museum and South Elementary School
Robinson Toyota 1453 Vann Drive Jackson, TN 38305 731-668-1234 www.robinsontoyota.com Category: Automobile Dealers
Trevecca Nazarene University 2046 N. Parkway Jackson, TN 38301 731-298-1552 www.trevecca.edu Category: Education-Schools & Colleges
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Solace Skin & Laser 1081 Vann Drive, #115 Jackson, TN 38305 731-300-0808 www.solaceskin@laser.com Category: Medical Cosmetic Therapy
Walking Wisely Life Services 57 Casey Jones Lane Jackson, TN 38305 731-234-0612 www.walkingwisely.org Category: Counseling
ECONOMIC INDICATORS: JUNE 2014 Total Labor Force
May ’14
May ‘13
Madison County 47,710 49,940 Jackson MSA 55,710 58,390 (Madison & Chester Counties) Tennessee 3,045,700 3,125,500
Rate Change
United States 155,841,000 155,734,000
Unemployment
May ’14
May ‘13
Madison County 6.7% 8.6% Jackson MSA 6.7% 8.7% (Madison & Chester Counties) Tennessee 6.3% 7.3%
United States 7.0% 8.3%
Sales Tax Collected
June ‘14
June ‘13
City of Jackson
$3,656,552
$3,688,524
Madison County $3,916,861
$3,967,009
April ’14
April ’13
-4.5%
47,030
49,730
-5.4%
-4.6%
54,900
58,110
-5.5%
-2.6%
3,004,000
3,113,600
-3.5%
0.1%
154,845,000
154,975,000
-0.1%
April ’14
April ’13
Rate Change
Residential
Number Issued Permit Value
6.1%
8.2%
-2.1%
-2.0%
6.1%
8.2%
-2.1%
-1.0%
5.9%
8.0%
-2.1%
-2.2%
5.9%
8.1%
-2.2%
Rate Change
May ‘14
May ‘13
-0.9%
$3,983,657
$3,958,574
0.6%
-1.3%
$4,277,025
$4,240,341
0.9%
April '13
May ‘14
May ‘13
April '14
19 $5,033,900
14 $2,341,000
18 $3,573,000
11 $1,900,000
24 $13,280,709
14 $2,476,360
10 $795,205
15 $5,857,123
Commercial
Number Issued Permit Value
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Jackson Chamber Staff Directory
Kyle Spurgeon, President/CEO kspurgeon@jacksontn.com
Ryan Porter, Chief Operating Officer/General Counsel rporter@jacksontn.com
Lisa Cothran, Vice President, Membership Development lcothran@jacksontn.com
Kristy Dew, Receptionist kdew@jacksontn.com
Lori Nunnery, Executive Director, Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau lnunnery@jacksontn.com
Judy Renshaw, Executive Director, Leadership Jackson jrenshaw@jacksontn.com
Carolyn Vaughan, Membership Development Coordinator cvaughan@jacksontn.com
Joyce Welch, Executive Assistant jwelch@jacksontn.com
Kingsley Brock, Executive Director, Jackson Regional Partnership kbrock@jacksontn.com
Russell Cook, Manager of Accounting rcook@jacksontn.com
Joel Newman, Director, West TN Business Resource Center s.jnewman@gmail.com
Shirley Jones, Sr. Vice President, Public Affairs sajones@jacksontn.com
Megan Seals, Communications Coordinator mseals@jacksontn.com
Mandy White, Sr. Vice President, Economic Development mwhite@jacksontn.com
CONNECT WITH US! jacksontn.com
JACKSON CHAMBER
PG. 12
Brandy Stutsman, Program Coordinator bstutsman@jacksontn.com
For decades, Jackson has connected businesses to success. Today, we are connected by more than roads, rail and runways – we connect people at the speed of light. Jackson is looking ahead as a sustainable city with a growing focus on wellness. Our hundreds of doctors, specialty centers and pioneering robotics have captured national attention. The surprising variety of arts, sports and music is kept vibrant by a growing number of students and professionals. The Jackson Chamber invites you to Connect Here.
JACKSON CHAMBER
PG. 13