Chamber Connection - March 21, 2016

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March 2016

CHAMBER CONNECTION Southwest Tennessee reconnects adults to education

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n March, the Southwest Tennessee Development District launched its latest regional initiative to encourage adults between 25 and 64 to get a postsecondary degree, certificate or diploma. The Southwest Tennessee Reconnect Community began helping adults across the region to navigate the various paths of returning to college or enrolling for the first time. Along with grant partners, theCO and Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, Southwest Tennessee Reconnect toured all 13 counties using theCO’s Mobile Innovation Lab to inform adults about options for obtaining a postsecondary degree or credential. During the week-long launch, 43 adults completed an intake form and met with an advisor and a representative from a regional higher education institution to start the process of getting their degree. “The bus is one tool in our tool box to reach adults where they live, work, and play – especially in some of our more rural areas where access to technology can be a barrier to getting and completing an education,” said Cedric Deadmon, Southwest Tennessee Reconnect community director. “The bus, owned and operated by theCO, has been retrofitted with ‘computer pods’ and internet connectivity to allow us to work with prospective students on board.” Nearly one million Tennessee adults have started

The Southwest Tennessee Reconnect Bus’ Mobile Innovation Lab, above, powered by theCO, traveled West Tennessee. At far left, inside the bus, theCO co-founders Ben Ferguson and Barrett Gay test out the technology. college, but never finished, Deadmon said. Under Gov. Bill Haslam’s leadership, the state is on the “Drive to 55,” an initiative with a mission to see 55 percent of Tennessee adults equipped with a college degree or post-high school certificate by 2025. Under that initiative, various programs exist to make the “Drive to 55” a reality, such as the Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect programs. Though cities like Philadelphia and Antonio have been providing these services to adults for a number of years, Tennessee, is the first state in the nation to provide these hightouch, high-impact services to adults in a coordinated state-wide effort, Deadmon said. The Southwest Tennessee Reconnect is more than a program with a website and forms; the Southwest Tennessee Reconnect Community provides professional college access and community advisors at more than 10 higher education partners in the region. These advisors are embedded in local communities and work with individuals to provide a path to and through college. “We want to build a support system, and that’s why this

process has to be relational,” said Deadmon. “Going back to college is a personal decision, but it is a decision that can change someone’s life. Having a degree doesn’t make you a better person, but it can open up doors of opportunity that might not exist without having a postsecondary credential.” There is currently no deadline to apply for school in order to receive help from the Southwest Tennessee Reconnect Community; the program is ongoing. Potential “Reconnectors” are encouraged to start the process by completing an online intake form at swreconnect.com or by calling 668-6423. From there, an advisor will contact “Reconnectors” and schedule an initial meeting to discuss their postsecondary goals and objectives. Deadmon said that the initiative is focused on making sure that, whatever college a student reconnects to is a good academic, financial, and social fit. Students are guided through the college admissions and FAFSA process where the various grant, scholarship, and loan options are discussed. From there, the advisor collaborates with the higher education institution which best fits the students’ needs and the two entities work together to provide a pathway back through the doors of the institution.

Annual Celebration honors businesses and volunteers

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he music was from the 1980s. “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ” was playing silently on the video screens. Jackson Chamber’s Annual Celebration earlier this month was a Throwback Thursday (#TBT) to several decades ago. The event, though, was a luncheon to celebrate Jackson as it is today and the many businesses that make it great. The Carl Grant Events Center at Union University was packed, sold out, as people from throughout the community were on hand to hear the winners of the Jackson Chamber’s 2015 business awards. The winners are … Z Emerging Business of the Year: Bravo! Hair Gallery & Color Bar Z Business of the Year, 1-49 Employees: Jackson Generals Baseball Club Z Business of the Year, 50+ employees: Delta Electrical Inc. Z Industry of the Year: Gerdau Z Nonprofit of the Year: STAR Center Inc. Z West Tennessee Healthcare Health & Wellness Award: Simmons Bank Z Volunteer of the Year: Landon Preston Like many of the other winners, Brice Meeks, owner of Delta Electrical (DEI), credited his employees and clients for winning the award. “I just happen to be the one that got to go up on the stage, but we are all a part of DEI getting this award.” Meeks began his business in his backyard workshop in 2006 when he was 24. In 2015, the company completed 750 projects, brought in more than $8 million in revenue and started a free apprenticeship program for

employees to better themselves. Jackson Generals Baseball Club, which won Business of the Year with under 50 employees, thanked its fans. In 2015, The Jackson Annual Celebration attendees show off the free “shades” they received at the 1980s-themed event. Generals saw an attendance increase for the second-consecutive year and won the Southern engagement.” League Community Service Award. Simmons Bank won for its successful employee health “This award is especially meaningful for the young girls initiative. “When we started our health and wellness in my business who are just starting their careers and get to program two years ago, our goal was to get everyone in the see that the way we do things really does work,” said Dawn company involved,” said Liz Coley, wellness coordinator for Garofalo, owner of Bravo Hair Gallery & Color Bar Salon, Simmons Bank. “People are feeling good and taking care of which won the Emerging Business of the Year. themselves and their families. Its a win win for everyone.” “We have 42 full-time employees and 100 part-time Volunteer of the Year Landon Preston said winning the employees that get up everyday and live out our mission to award is “extremely humbling. To be honored with this help any person with a disability to reach their full potential; award means much to me because it’s given by people who the Jackson Chamber simply recognized what I see them doing serve our community through their work at the chamber.” everyday,” said Dave Bratcher, president of the Star Center, “It’s great to be a part of this community,” said Steve Nonprofit of the Year winner. Bowers, the Annual Celebration’s emcee more than once at Gerdau’s 2015 accomplishments included two important the luncheon. Those present agreed. safety awards and breaking ground on an expansion that will Sponsors of the Annual Celebration were West increase the industrial recycler and steel maker’s revenue, Tennessee Healthcare, Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, employees and the amount it can recycle. Commercial Bank and Trust Company, Horne CPAs & “Receiving this award most impacts our employees,” Bill Business Advisors, Steele Martin Jones & Co. PLC, The Kipp, people manager of the local mill, said. “This award Jackson Sun, Voya Financial Advisors Inc. – Steve & Brad is recognition for all the hard work they do, and none of Little, and West Tennessee Healthcare this would have been possible without their motivation and Foundation.

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CHAMBER NEWS Jackson Chamber announces new membership coordinator

Paige Reid joins tourism bureau

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ennifer Stone Lawson is the Jackson Jennifer is a Memphis native with roots Chamber’s new membership firmly planted in Jackson. She attended coordinator. Lambuth University where she studied She will assist Lisa Cothran, vice art and mass communications. With a president of membership diverse resume, including sales development, in the overall and operations management, growth and retention of the Lawson began to cultivate her chamber’s membership and knowledge of art and leadership maintaining membershipskills into a career as a wedding related databases. She also and event planner. In 2010, she provides direction for the began working with a major development of the annual event planning company based Membership Directory and in Memphis. Business Guide. Eventually bringing her event Jennifer Stone Lawson “I am so excited and “toolbox� home to Jackson, she honored to join the Jackson Chamber created a home-based event planning family,� said Lawson. “I hope that my business and worked as the event and genuine desire to make a difference, marketing coordinator for Jackson combined with my passion for people, Downtown Development Corporation in will shine through in everything that I do 2013. for this organization.� Lawson has volunteered with the “Jennifer is a great addition to our Jackson Exchange Club, Jackson staff,� said Kyle Spurgeon, president/CEO Downtown Development Corporation of the Jackson Chamber. “She brings a and on the Advisory Council for the positive attitude, friendly disposition and Jackson Young Professionals group. strong work ethic. Combined with her Connect to Jennifer by emailing experience and knowledge of Jackson, jlawson@jacksontn.com, calling she makes a great team player.� 423.2200 or visiting jacksontn.com.

West Tennessee Regional Health Summit coming March 31

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he Jackson Regional Partnership will sponsor the West Tennessee Regional Health Summit on March 31 at the J. Walter Barnes Conference Center in Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The summit begins at 8 a.m. with registration and a healthy breakfast. The program kicks off at 8:45 a.m. The Jackson Regional Partnership is an economic development initiative representing Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and McNairy counties. It pools the strengths of various communities to attract new business and industry while marketing West Tennessee to the world through the collaborative efforts of a coalition of area chambers of commerce. The health summit will focus on improving health and wellness in West Tennessee communities. Its target audiences are local, state and federal public officials; business and industry leaders; and health and health care professionals. It also targets school systems; higher education

and faith-based organizations; nonprofits; law enforcement; judiciary; chambers of commerce; and economic developers. “The central purpose of this project is to strengthen community-based efforts to improve health, wellness and prevention by enhancing multi-sector collaboration,� said Kingsley Brock, executive director of Jackson Regional Partnership. Dr. Randy Wykoff, dean of East Tennessee State University College of Public Health, will present the keynote address, “Understanding and Improving Health in West Tennessee.� Four $1,000 mini-grants will be offered to public and not-for-profit agencies to improve health, wellness or prevention efforts of the local and regional workforce and their families. The project is funded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation; Tennessee Institute of Public Health; and East Tennessee State University, College of Public Health. Those wanting to attend the health summit can register that morning.

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aige Reid has and privileged to be a part of joined the Jackson it all.� Convention “Paige is a tremendous and Visitors Bureau asset to our team,� said Lori as visitor services Nunnery, executive director coordinator. Reid will of the Jackson Convention be in charge of updating and Visitors Bureau. “She was and maintaining the selected for her enthusiasm, Jackson events calendar, work ethic and understanding preparing and tracking of today’s tourism needs.� Paige Reid visitor fulfillments, Reid studied merchandising assisting with social media campaigns at the University of Mississippi and and helping with other daily operations obtained her associates degree in within the visitors bureau. business management from Jackson Reid comes to the tourism office State Community College. She is through her work with the Jackson involved with the TEAM MICA Fund Chamber, where she served as and Jackson Service League. She is receptionist for a year and a half. also a room mother for her daughter, Before that, she was an office manager Isabella’s first grade class at Jackson for her family’s business in Bolivar for Christian. six years. To learn more about the many “I’m excited to be a part of this new events happening in Jackson and chapter for tourism in Jackson,� Reid West Tennessee, visit jacksontn.com. said. “Wonderful things are happening Connect socially on Facebook and here in Jackson, and I feel honored Twitter or call 423.2200.

Employees graduate from state Chamber Institute

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ackson Chamber employees Kristy Dew and Alexis Long graduated from the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives Institute in March after completing two years of training. The ceremony took place in Nashville with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE). They received their graduation diploma from Bryan Daniels, 2016 institute chairman. TCCE was organized to enhance the professional growth and development of chamber executives, staff and volunteers in 2016 Institute Chairman Bryan Daniels, center, Tennessee. The institute, a twopresents graduation certificates to Kristy Dew, year program sponsored by the left, and Alexis Long, right. TCCE, helps people who work Tennessee chamber administrators is a with chambers to advance their great benefit to them and our chamber.� leadership skills. Graduates learn about Other Jackson Chamber staff all aspects of chamber management. attending the institute were Julie Daniels “Kristy and Alexis put their talents to and Jennifer Lawson, who are both in work every day for chamber members their first year of training, and former and programs,� says 2015-2016 TCCE graduates Lisa Cothran, Shirley Jones, President and Jackson Chamber Lori Nunnery and Kyle Spurgeon. Jones, President/CEO, Kyle Spurgeon. Nunnery and Spurgeon taught classes. “Connecting and learning from fellow

Customer Service:The key to ‘Connect Here’

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e generally think of customer business as any business with 500 or fewer service in terms of our own employees. With few exceptions, that means that business – the effect it has almost every business – service, manufacturing, on us as owners, our personnel, our wholesale and retail in Jackson/Madison County vendors and, most importantly, our and the surrounding counties – is a small customers. Rightly so, because how business. we treat our customers and vendors Did you ever stop to think how your business governs the strength of the business and impacts the rest of the community? Suppose the its ultimate sustainability. way you treat your vendors and customers is not At a recent meeting I attended, one perceived in the same manner you perceive it to of the participants stated that the key be. You know the old adage: “if someone has a Joel Newman to making small businesses grow in our good experience, they will tell five people; if they community is customer service. Put in that context, it have negative experience they will tell 15 people!� The suggests that we take a much broader look at customer objective is getting you, your staff and your customer on service rather than confining it to one’s own service the same page. business or shop. Believe it or not, what you do has a major effect on The Small Business Administration defines small the whole community. It helps to support the community

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brand – it affects shoppers, service users, tourism, sports teams and a host of others. Bringing people into Jackson and giving them the opportunity to have a positive experience will surely bring them back. Conversely, if they are mistreated, have a poor experience, or if they leave with the impression that “no one cares,� they will be reluctant to return. Jackson spent a lot of time and effort creating the “Connect Here� brand. It is a creative and meaningful logo. However, it is just that – a logo. What makes the brand resonate is what each of our businesses brings to the effort. The conscious effort to maintain outstanding customer service not only makes the cash register ring, but will grow your business, and very importantly, bring people back to Jackson. It benefits our whole community.

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Sam Turner coaches businesses about continuous improvement

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hen Sam Turner learned about the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, he knew it would change the way he looked at business forever. Twelve years later, Turner uses the criteria as a framework for coaching businesses that react to problems to developing businesses that create a strategic plan. “Is your business doing as well as it could be?” asked Turner, the owner of Baldrige Success Strategies. “Better performance is within your organization’s reach.” Using goals and measurements and improving processes, Turner coaches a business on how to balance the needs of the organization with the customer’s needs. “It’s all about adopting a culture of continuous improvement and learning,” said Turner. Turner uses the Baldrige Criteria as a framework for businesses to identify areas in which they can improve. The criteria address seven essential elements: leadership, strategy, customers, measurement, analysis and knowledge management, workforce, operations and results. “The Baldrige Criteria represent the leading edge of validated management practices,” he said.

Turner first became familiar with continuous improvement while working at Jackson Energy Authority. After 36 years of experience in the utility industry and more than a decade of experience in continuous improvement, Turner started his own company in 2010. He offers a broad range of services, from gap analysis and strategic planning to workforce and customer surveys and training. Two years ago, Turner joined the Jackson Sam Turner relies on the Jackson Chamber to help him maintain Chamber. As a graduate of Leadership Jackson business relationships. and a member of the Leadership Jackson Alumni for Performance Excellence. He is a master examiner Association board of directors, Turner is more than aware of how the chamber helps the community. For for the American Health Care Association and a senior examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality his own business, Turner relies on the Jackson Chamber Award. to help him maintain business relationships and provide “Today’s operating environment can be best information about social and economic trends. described with one word: change,” Turner said. “Rapid “Supporting the chamber is an easy decision when technological growth, exponential amounts of data, you consider what the chamber does for the business environment in Jackson and the surrounding community.” legislative and regulatory changes, political pressures and a changing economic environment are driving changes in Being a management coach requires a personal customer and stakeholder expectations and operational commitment to learning. Every year, Turner receives requirements. The future is filled with strategic challenges new training and exposure to the latest best practices. He and belongs to those who plan to meet it.” is also active in a variety of state, regional and national For more information, visit baldrigesuccessstrategies.com organizations and serves as a training facilitator and a or contact Turner at 427.3568. member of the panel of judges for the Tennessee Center

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Cumberland House open for events

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lmost 150 years after The Cumberland House was built as a wedding gift for William Walsh’s daughter, the house functions as a unique venue for modern day brides. The Cumberland House’s romantic charm and history has set it apart as a venue for weddings and parties in Jackson. Kathi and Rex Leatherwood enjoyed living in midtown for several years before finding two houses and three acres of land at Deaderick and Cumberland streets. The William Walsh house on Deaderick is the Leatherwood’s primary residence. For awhile, they used The Cumberland House for their own personal use, but the demand from locals for a different venue in the downtown area changed their plans. “In Nashville, I lived on Belmont Boulevard where we enjoyed being a part of the revitalization in that part of the city,” said Leatherwood. “When we moved to Jackson, we knew that we wanted to be a part of the movement to revitalize downtown Jackson. It is so exciting to be here and be a part of preserving this important part of the city.” Lights string across the meadow in the back of The

Cumberland House where the Leatherwoods have recently built a 40- by 50-foot garden pavilion to accommodate outdoor events. A wooded area creates a natural room where guests can set tables and hang chandeliers from the trees. Inside, the white-toned “Stardust” room has been the ideal backdrop for bridal photography. A veranda sweeps around the house, providing extra space for guests or food. The lion’s share of the Cumberland House’s charm, however, is its history, and the Leatherwoods intend to do all Kathi Leatherwood, co-owner of The Cumberland House. they can to preserve it. Council for 12 years. As a promoter of various art orDuring the yellow fever epidemic ganizations in Jackson, Leatherwood used connections in the late 1800s, Dr. Frank Hamilton, the and resources at the Jackson Chamber. When she started original owner of the Cumberland House, offering the Cumberland House as a venue, joining the was instrumental in preserving the city from Jackson Chamber was a natural part of her business plan. extensive casualties by arranging bonfires From facilitating networking events and arranging to be placed around the city. Though he was educational classes to drawing new industries to the area, unaware that the bonfires kept away the the work that the Jackson Chamber does is just so immosquitos that were spreading the disease, portant for both small and large businesses, said Leather(Hamilton was copying the example set by the wood. Indians), Jackson had only a handful of deaths “I think that it’s important to be a part of the business compared to the devastation in Memphis and organization of Jackson. I love this area of Tennessee, and other railroad towns across West Tennessee. the Jackson Chamber is doing a great job of promoting “It’s just so natural to me to love the history and old ” Jackson. houses in Jackson,” said Leatherwood. “I love preserving The Cumberland House is at 428 N. Cumberland those stories, and having a place where people can be a St. For more information, call 394.0087 or visit part of West Tennessee’s history.” thecumberlandhouse.info. Leatherwood was the director of the Jackson Arts

Creekside Center for Depression under new name

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reekside Center for Depression and TMS is expanding its services and has a new name: Neurohealth Solutions. The center was opened in 2012 by Pepper Pratt Ph.D. and David Vickery Ph.D. and remains in the same location at 174 Murray Guard Drive. Besides their involvement in Neurohealth Solutions, Dr. Pratt is executive director of Youth Town and Dr. Vickery continues as professor of psychology at Union University and maintains a private practice. Kevin Turner M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist, is medical director. He prescribes and oversees TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treatment, which is an FDA-cleared safe and effective treatment for patients with depression who have not benefitted from prior antidepressant medication. It works by stimulating areas

of the brain that are underactive in patients with severe depression. Because it is not a drug, TMS therapy is free from side effects that patients often experience from antidepressants. During the procedure, the patient is awake and alert and may continue daily activities immediately after treatment. TMS therapy usually consists of five treatments per week for about six weeks with each treatment lasting about 40 minutes. While the treatment of depression is the priority at Neurohealth Solutions, the staff also addresses other treatment applications, including migraine headaches and Parkinson’s disease. “It is our hope that everyone can get back to the business of living while discovering and experiencing

Left to right, Kevin Turner M.D., David Vickery Ph.D. and Pepper Pratt Ph.D.

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White House asks Jackson to join national TechHire Initiative

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the training that they need to join the workforce. The initiative will create avenues for employees to get well-paying tech jobs and will also meet the workforce demands of local employers. Using the TechHire designation, theCO has partnered with employers to expand its Code Catalyst program, which teaches students of all ages how to build a website, code, build an application or start a business. The program is based on Treehouse, a self-paced web platform that challenges students and rewards them for continued progress. theCO’s goal for 2016 is to train and place 100 adults into paid internships, apprenticeships and jobs with the help of Personnel Placements, Allygn and the Jackson Chamber. “Workforce development is a critical component to recruiting jobs to West Tennessee,” said Kyle Spurgeon, president and CEO of the Jackson Chamber. “The TechHire Initiative is a major step forward in providing our workforce with the skills they need to compete in the 21st century and beyond.”

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theCO leads partnership to train and place adults into high-paying jobs in West Tennessee ackson was one of 15 communities recently chosen by the White House to join the national TechHire Initiative, which will enable Americans to be equipped to use the latest technology in order to get better-paying jobs. Jackson was selected and invited to join the program. Only 50 cities are designated as a TechHire city. “Jackson was chosen because of the efforts by community leaders, the Jackson Chamber and local businesses to explore every avenue to create high-paying jobs and to equip locals to be better workers,” said Ben Ferguson, founder of theCO. “As a city, Jackson has had a lot of movement towards using technology to achieve our goals. At theCO, we’ve been really excited to be a part of the efforts to bring Jackson to the forefront of modern technology.” The TechHire Initiative was launched by President Barack Obama in March 2015 to empower Americans with the skills that they need to get well-paying jobs by creating coding boot camps, high-quality online courses and other non-traditional approaches to workforce development. Rather than waiting for workers to get a traditional, four-year college degree, workers will be able to quickly get

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Pinnacle Foods recognized

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Pinnacle Foods, left, receives the MVP – Jackson award. Pictured from left are Mike Wittman, EVP and chief supply chain officer; Mike Pace, Pinnacle Foods plant manager; and Melissa Nippert, vice president of innovation and productivity. Below, Pinnacle Foods receives Most Improved Plant – Jackson award. Pictured from left are Wittman, Pace and Pablo Cussatti, SVP of manufacturing.

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innacle’s manufacturing facilities were recognized by the Supply Chain Leadership Team (SCLT) for its 2015 accomplishments at the Fourth Annual Supply Chain Team Dinner in Parsippany, New Jersey. Parisppany is the home of Pinnacle’s corporate office. Mike Wittman, EVP and chief supply chain officer, and the SCLT presented awards to the plants for safety, quality, service, motivation, maintenance, sustainability, MVP, most improved plant and plant of the

year. In addition, Supply Chain Team Excellence Awards were presented to acknowledge the crossfunctional teamwork that was recently highlighted as part of Pinnacle’s Winning Moments program.

Gerdau receives two safety awards

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erdau’s Jackson Mill has received two important awards because of its attention to employee safety. The local steel manufacturer received the Steel Manufacturers Association Safety Award for working a calendar year without a lost time accident, an injury significant enough that an employee had to miss at least one day of work. It also received the Tennessee Commissioner’s Award of Excellence in recognition for working more than one million hours without a lost time accident and having an injury rate for the last three years that is 10 percent or more below the most current national average for its industry. In fact, the Jackson mill’s actual numbers are even greater than those stipulated for winning both awards. “Our focus on continuous safety improvement and engagement of each individual employee resulted in the mill’s completing two years and

more than 1.5 million hours worked without a day lost from an injury,� said Ricardo Anawate, vice president and general manager of the local mill. “These achievements are a testament to our employees’ dedication to safety and reflects the establishment of a zero-tolerance culture regarding safety.� Safety is a core value at all of Gerdau’s locations, said Bill Kipp, people manager of the local mill. “We’re committed to the safety of our employees, and we work to continuously improve practices and processes to ensure the safest working environment possible.� “The most satisfying part of receiving these awards is knowing that each employee is able to safely return from work to their family each day.� The mill, located off U.S. 45 in north Madison County, melts and re-manufactures recycled steel that it obtains from vehicles and other sources that are no longer usable. The quality steel is then used in a variety of ways, including major commercial buildings, freeways, bridges and other concrete structures throughout the world.

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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 March 18, 2016 ‌ Jason’s Deli, 6 Stonebridge Alba Coffee,Tea & Food, The Krystal Company, 112 E. Baltimore 12 Stonebridge A Matter of Taste,Too LLC, Little Caesars Pizza, 2841 U.S. Hwy. 45 Bypass 3189 N. Highland Asahi Japanese Steakhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, 631 Vann 1364 Vann Los Portales, 127 Old Hickory Backyard Barbecue, 186 Old L & T Cakery, Inc., Hickory 19 A North Star Baker’s Rack, 203 E. Lafayette MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream and Baudo’s Restaurant, Treatery, 1032 Vann 559 Wiley Parker McAlisters Deli, 1012 Vann Brooksie’s Barn, 561 Oil Well Moe’s Southwest Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 1923 Emporium 1242 Vann Mulligan’s, 1037 Union University Burrito Kick, 1938 Hwy. 45 Bypass Old Country Store, 56 Casey Jones Catfish Cabin, 1290 S. Highland Old Hickory Steakhouse, Chandelier,The Neely House, 624 Old Hickory 575 S. Roya] Old Town Spaghetti Store, Charleston Catering Company/ 550 Carriage House Backyard BBQ, 703 E. Main, Panera Bread, 1145 Vann Brownsville Picasso Bistro Pizzeria, Chick-fil-A of Old Hickory Mall, 10 Stonebridge 2021 N. Highland Pizza Hut, 104 W. Chester ComeUnity Cafe, 218 E. Main Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Coyote Blues, 4 Stonebridge 1921 N. Highland Dairy Queen, 2294 N. Highland Pour Me Some Juice, LLC, Donut Connection, 101 Jackson Walk 638 Old Hickory Red Lobster, 123 Stonebrook The Downtown Tavern, Redbone’s Grill and Bar, 208 N. Liberty 584 Carriage House Dumplin’s of Jackson, Reggi’s BBQ, 292 Parkstone 31 C Wiley Parker Rock’n Dough Pizza & Brew Co., Elegant Events by Mike &Troy, 16 Jackson Walk 415 E. Lafayette, Ste. A Smoothie King, 241 A Stonebridge Firehouse Subs, 907 Vann, Stes. A&L Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Snappy Tomato Pizza, 1187 Vann 1259 Vann Snappy Tomato Pizza-South Flatiron Grille and Bistro, Jackson, 1649 S. Highland 1160 Vann Sparky’s Pizzeria & Grill, Fleur de Lee Restaurant, 224 Parkstone 1143 Rushmeade Subway Downtown Jackson, Fuji Yama Japanese Restaurant, 122 E. Baltimore 10 Stonebridge Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill, Gigi’s Cupcakes of Jackson, 71 Carriage House 907 Vann, Ste. K Umphy’s, 745 Old Hickory Gourmet Your Way, U.S. Donuts Northside, 2058 Hollywood 3189 N. Highland, Ste. C Heavenly Ham, 480-1 Wiley Parker Woodstock Bake Shop, LLC, Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 80 C Innsdale 105 C Stonebrook Zaxby’s, 1155 Vann HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe, Zen Japanese Steakhouse, 841 Vann 660 Carriage House

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