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Champion Power Equipment Chooses Jackson, Tenn. for Distribution Facility Champion Power Equipment announced today that it has chosen Jackson, Tennessee for its newest distribution facility. Champion will hire up to 50 employees during the first 15 months of operation and invest over $3 million into its 80,000 square foot facility in Jackson. “Champion Power Equipment’s decision to add jobs in Jackson is great news for the Jackson region,” said City of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist. “We are excited about the additional jobs and proud to ABOVE: Business professionals lined up welcome Champion to our community.” Champion Power Equipment was established in 2000 in Santa Fe to welcome Dennis Trine, CEO/Owner, Champion Power Equipment. Springs, California. The company specializes in the design, manufacture and support of portable generators, inverters, log splitters, pressure washers, transfer pumps and winches. Their products are sold at retailers like Tractor Supply, Lowes, Costco, Sam’s Club and many other retailers nation-wide. Champion is a US privately-owned and operated company with manufacturing facilities in China and it employs over 100 in California, Canada, Wisconsin and now Tennessee. “At our new Jackson facility, we will deliver a quality product, at a good value, and deliver it on time,” said Dennis Trine, CEO/Owner, Champion Power Equipment. “We chose Jackson because it is a central location for distribution to 80 percent of our customer To learn more about base.” Champion Power Champion has finished its initial hiring for its start-up, but it also plans to add 10 jobs by the end of 2013 and 25-50 jobs by 2014. The company has also purchased additional acreage for possible expansion that could Equipment, include manufacturing. click here to visit “We appreciate a company of Champion’s caliber for choosing to locate in Madison County,” said Madison its website. County Mayor Jimmy Harris. “We believe this announcement demonstrates the positive business environment companies experience here.”
New Facility to Invest Over $3 Million and Add 50 Jobs by 2014
INDUSTRIAL NEWS
LyondellBasell Celebrates 25 Years in Jackson, Tennessee City and County Recognize Site with Proclamation
LyondellBasell recently celebrated 25 years of operation in Tennessee with officials from around the state. Mayors representing the city of Jackson and Madison County signed a proclamation declaring “LyondellBasell Day,” a first-of-its-kind achievement for the plant. The Jackson facility combines polypropylene resin with other materials that its customers use to make automotive parts including bumpers, grilles, instrument panels and airbag covers. More than 100 employees work at the plant, which has six production lines. “We’re working to create the best environment for creating jobs,” said Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris. “We are excited about what LyondellBasell has brought to Jackson and West Tennessee, and we look forward to continued success and partnership with the community.” ABOVE: City of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist “LyondellBasell has been an outstanding asset to our community,” said City of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist. and Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris presented Rebecca White, Jackson Plant “We will continue to support them as they grow in Jackson.” Site Manager, LyondellBasell, with a The site was also honored with recognition letters by Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., and Sen. Lamar Alexander, proclamation in September declaring R-Tenn., as well as State Rep. Jimmy Eldridge (R-Jackson) who presented the site with a state proclamation. “LyondellBasell Day.” “This is a tremendous honor not only for LyondellBasell but also for everyone who works at our site,” said Jackson Site Manager Rebecca White. “It is extremely gratifying to know we are appreciated in the city we have called home for a quarter of a century.” The Jackson employees are active in the community, including volunteering at the local YMCA, participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Madison County event as well as serving on the boards of several organizations. “It is not just about business. It is also about community for us,” said White. “While we celebrate this distinction we also pledge this kind of dedication to our neighbors as well.”
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Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Spotlight Keith Donaldson, 2013 Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Board Member Company: City of Jackson Planning Department Job Title: Principal Planner/Transportation Planning Coordinator Q: Why did you choose to help with the Leadership Jackson Alumni Association? A: I have a heart for serving others. Through my position with the city planning department, I have been fortunate to have been able to be involved with the Leadership Jackson program for several years while serving as the tour guide for the community bus tour. As a result, I began to realize that there was more to my community than even I realized. The Leadership Jackson program not only made me a better leader personally, but brought me to a new reality of the challenges facing our community. I stay involved in the alumni association because it allows me to actively serve my community in ways beyond my normal day-to-day routine. Q: What are you looking forward to this year with the new class? A: I am extremely excited to be able to meet the future leaders of our community each year. My hope is that through the community bus tour, and the government of the people sessions, that I can encourage community activism and participation in our local government.
and our skilled instructors. After having a rather scary fall from the high wire where my harness was too loose and i flipped upside down before the morning break, I didn’t think I had the courage to get back on the course and continue with the afternoon exercises. I realized I am not alone, I was encouraged to overcome the fear and step out onto the wire in spite of my mistrust of my surroundings. I will never forget looking in the eyes of my instructor, James Dusenberry, who, with his quiet look of don’t give up, you are not alone, allowed me to step out onto the wire. It was then I realized the value of the Leadership Jackson program and how through this organization, we, as leaders of our community, are not alone. Together we can make that positive difference and can change our community. Q: If you could describe Leadership Jackson in one word, what would it be? A: Service
Q: What was the most important piece of information that you learned during your Leadership Jackson experience? A: I realized the huge impact that our civic and social service organizations have directly on our community. The Leadership Jackson program allowed me to participate in making a difference to make positive change in our community. Q: What advice would you give the upcoming class? A: The best advice I can give the current class is to use the class as a catalyst to become actively involved in some way in your community. Don’t let the enthusiasm go stale after leaving graduation. Strive to stay involved with the alumni association. Q: What was your favorite memory from Leadership Jackson? A: There are so many memories. I have made lasting friendships, and continue to meet new friends each year. Each session was unique and made an impact on my life. The memory I will take with me always, however, is my experience at the two-day C.O.P.E. experience. I knew going in that the high ropes course would be challenging for me because I am afraid of heights, but I could have never anticipated the personal growth I would experience as a result of the encouragement from my class mates
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MEMBER NEWS Dart’s Carts Receives Presidents Award from Yamaha Dart’s Carts recently received the Presidents Award from the Yamaha Golf Car Company. The award is presented to the top performing dealer and Darts Cart’s along with one other dealer were the only in the nation to receive the award. To learn more about Darts Cart’s, visit www.dartscarts.com.
Jackson-Madison County #1 in Tourism In the Northwest and Southwest Regions More than 375 tourism professionals filled the Marriott Cool Springs ballroom to hear Governor Bill Haslam relay his thanks and to reiterate tourism’s importance to the state in terms of revenue, jobs and telling the state’s story during the 2013 Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Haslam committed an additional $8 million, doubling the budget for promoting Tennessee tourism. That move had attendees saying the governor clearly understands the power of the industry. “When you think about things that push those sales tax numbers it’s what you do,” Haslam told the crowd. “When you do that and we endorse success there, we provide better pay for teachers,” he said. “We can provide better help for families with mental health issues. The revenue we’re driving out of the tourism business is part of this bigger picture of what we’re trying to do … but there’s a third reason why this is such an important industry: Tourism reminds us who we are and helps us tell other people who we are. And if you think about it, whether we’re celebrating the music of Tennessee and all its many varieties, or the incredible natural beauty or the history of Tennessee, there’s no better way of telling people and reminding ourselves.” Tourism leaders from around Tennessee are hoping a new strategic plan will attract more visitors to the state and turn it into one of the nation’s top 10 travel destinations. The Tennessean reports the plan was put together by the Tennessee Tourism Committee, which was formed by Governor Haslam shortly after he took office in 2011. Locally, Lori Nunnery of the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau serves on the Governor’s committee. Some recommendations in the plan include establishing a Tennessee-specific brand for tourism attractions, developing a market plan that focuses on key markets and encourages longer stays, and putting together a network of festivals and events. The big news about tourism was announced earlier during the conference. The 2012 economic impact was a record $16.16 billion spent by visitors coming to our state. The figures represented an increase of 5.2 percent from 2011. It was the seventh consecutive year that tourism businesses generated more than a billion dollars in state and local sales tax revenue. Of Tennessee’s 95 counties, 82 saw an increase in expenditures, and 44 counties saw increases in all five categories of economic impact: expenditures, payroll, employment, state tax and local tax. As part of the overall figures, international travel visits rose 10.4 percent, sparking $497 million in visitor spending. On the local front, Jackson-Madison County ranks no. 1 in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Tennessee once again, according to the 2012 Economic Impact of Tourism study released by the U.S. Travel Association for the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Madison County generated a total of $173.73 million in tourism related expenditures ranking Madison County 12th out of 95 counties in the state. Madison County also had the highest payroll expenditures in the Northwest and Southwest Regions, with $32.38 million. State Tax Receipts ($9.81 million) and Local Tax Receipts ($3.69 million) contributed to the economies of Madison County and the State of Tennessee. In 2012, Madison County employed over 1610 residents in tourism. The study provides preliminary 2012 estimates of domestic and international traveler expenditures in Tennessee, as well as the employment, payroll income and tax revenue directly generated by this spending. The five counties with the biggest impact on tourism are Davidson, Shelby, Sevier, Hamilton and Knox, in that order. Northwest Tennessee includes Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion, and Weakley counties. Southwest Tennessee includes Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, McNairy and Madison counties. In other regions, Madison County had expenditure percentages similar to Montgomery County ($199.06 million) The Jackson County Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Jackson and Madison County and operates on a portion of the lodging taxes collected by city and county hotels. The bureau is charged with growing travel-related spending in the county by re-investing those visitor-paid taxes to develop and promote the county’s tourism assets to potential leisure travelers, group tours and meetings and conferences.
Jackson Energy Authority’s Telecom System Receives National Award Jackson Energy Authority’s (JEA) Telecom System received the prestigious Chairman’s Award today from the Fiber to the Home Council (FTTH). JEA’s EPlus Broadband System was recognized for the leadership demonstrated in the telecommunications industry and the excellence attained during its nearly ten years of operations. “It’s an honor to receive this award and a tremendous recognition to a system our size and the community we serve,” said Ben Lovins, Sr. Vice President of JEA’s Telecom System. “Receiving the Fiber to the Home Council’s Chairman’s Award demonstrates that the nation is aware of our commitment to delivering advanced telecommunications services as a means of ensuring Jackson’s future for jobs and industry as well as the quality of life that fiber based telecommunications brings to a community.” The Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council Americas is a non-profit association consisting of companies and organizations that deliver video, Internet and/or voice services over high-bandwidth, next-generation, direct fiber optic connections - as well as companies that manufacture FTTH products and others involved in planning and building FTTH networks. The Council works to create a cohesive group to share knowledge and build industry consensus on key issues surrounding fiber to the home. Its mission is to accelerate deployment of all-fiber access networks by demonstrating how fiber-enabled applications and solutions create value for service providers and their customers, promote economic development and enhance quality of life. Each year at its annual conference the Council celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals in the industry who have advanced the fiber-to-thehome industry. The Chairman’s Award singles out an individual or company that has shown tremendous effort to promote, educate or accelerate fiber-to-thehome. Notable recipients of this award include: Google, Inc., Verizon Communications and the State of Texas.
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MEMBER NEWS Local Businessman Receives CLU Designation
Jason Schultz of Northwestern Mutual - The Parker Financial Group has been conferred his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation from the American College. Founded in 1927, the American College, based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, is the nation’s oldest and largest nontraditional institution for higher learning dedicated exclusively to the academic studies of life insurance and related financial services. With a CLU designation, Schultz has achieved the highest level of studies in the life insurance profession, enabling him to provide a wider range of solutions for the life insurance needs of individuals, business owners and professionals, including income replacement, estate analysis, and wealth transfer. As a Financial Advisor with the Northwestern Mutual, he is part of a network of specialists offering a wide array of insurance, investment products and services. Schultz is associated with Northwestern Mutual - The Parker Financial Group of Jackson, TN. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Union University. Schultz is also a Graduate of Leadership Jackson and is an active member of Englewood Baptist Church. He serves as a member of the board of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Leadership University, and The Rwandan Education Assistance Fund.
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Chamber Showcases Videos from “This is My Jackson” Video Contest Winners of the Video Contest Recognized at Quarterly Membership Breakfast
The Jackson Chamber held its Quarterly Membership Breakfast on Wednesday, October 9 at the Union University Carl Grant Events Center. The breakfast, sponsored by Rainey Kizer Reviere & Bell PLC, showcased the winning videos from the “This is My Jackson” video contest. Winners of the “This is My Jackson” video contest were Jacob Denbrock, individual category, and Studio En Fuego, business category. “When I heard about the contest I just wanted to showcase my hometown and the different places that make Jackson a great community,” said Michael Beck, Owner, Studio En Fuego, and winner of the business category. The “This is My Jackson” contest featured videos showcasing what people love most about their community. The contest provided any ABOVE: Madison County individual, business or organization the opportunity to produce and upload their video highlights of Jackson. Mayor Jimmy Harris and City “My friend had a GoPro camera so I decided to see what I could do with that camera,” said Jacob Denbrock, student, University of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist School of Jackson, and the winner for the individual category. “I decided to put the GoPro on my car and drive around to some locapresented awards to Jacob tions and connect the individual shots.” Denbrock and Michael Beck at There were two categories for submission, business and individual. Winners were determined by which submitted video on the Jack- the Jackson Chamber’s Quarterly Membership Breakfast son Chamber’s YouTube Channel received the most likes. Prizes were presented for both individual and category winners. All prizes were donated from Jackson Chamber media members. “This video contest was a great way for us to use social media channels to showcase what our community has to offer,” said Lori Nunnery, Executive Director, Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We enjoyed viewing all the entries celebrating our home and appreciate everyone that participated in the contest.” “What makes Jackson a great place to live is seen differently through the eyes of each resident,” said Kyle Spurgeon, President/CEO, Jackson Chamber. The contest began on Thursday, August 15 and final voting for the contest ended on Friday, October 4. To view the submitted videos, visit the Jackson Chamber’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/jacksontnchamber.
Chamber Emissaries “Spring Into Action” With Challenge Ray Holder, STAR Center, Inc., was the winner of the “Spring Into Action” challenge issued to the Emissary group by Chairman Jim Metcalf, Sonoco. The four month contest required Emissaries to make a required amount of Chamber member contacts. All Emissaries achieving this goal were placed into a drawing. Ray Holder was the overall winner and was awarded $50. Other Emissaries eligible for the drawing were Peggy Graves, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Now; Sherita Greer, BancorpSouth; Lynn Menendez, St. Mary’s Catholic School; and Jim Metcalf, Sonoco. The Emissaries connect with existing chamber members to verify their contact information and to reinforce the importance of chamber membership.
RIGHT: Lisa Cothran, Manager, Membership Development and Jim Metcalf, Emissary Chairman present a check to Ray Holder for winning the Emissary group challenge. .
White Elected to Serve on the Tennessee Economic Development Council Mandy White, Vice President, Economic Development, Jackson Chamber, was elected as Secretary/Treasurer for the Tennessee Economic Development Council (TEDC) at the 2013 Fall Conference in Brentwood, TN, in September. She most recently served as West Tennessee Director on the organization’s Board of Directors, a position she was elected to in 2012. “I am honored to have been elected by my peers to this position,” White said. “TEDC is well-respected in the economic development realm and I’m excited to be serving within the organization.” The Tennessee Economic Development Council is a statewide, non-profit organization created to unite the efforts of its members in furthering industrial development in the State of Tennessee. TEDC promotes cooperation and understanding among the individual members of the council and the varied interests they represent. Founded in 1967, TEDC is a statewide organization for both public and private sector professionals involved in economic development. TEDC provides professional development opportunities for its 330 members and works with state officials to maintain an attractive business environment in Tennessee. TEDC offers its members a variety of educational, informational and social activities all intended to promote the advantages of Tennessee. The business of the Council is carried out by the board of directors and there are eight members-the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary/Treasurer, the Immediate Past President, the Tennessee State Director to Southern Economic Development Council and three (3) Regional Directors. The permanent offices are located within the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Nashville, TN.
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Mid-South Business Construction, LLC Company name: Mid-South Business Construction, LLC, dba MSB Construction Address: 46 Malone Road, Jackson, TN 38305 Phone Number: 731-660-0061 Website: www.msbjackson.com About The Company: Commercial & Industrial Construction and Renovation Mission: Since 1987, MSB Construction has maintained a high level of quality and integrity, which has garnered them a solid reputation throughout the industry. MSB Construction constructs primarily commercial buildings for the public and private sector in the states surrounding its Jackson, Tennessee headquarters. Typical projects include a diverse mix of restaurants, churches, small to large retail projects, medical, financial institutions, office buildings, interior tenant improvements and build-outs. Their construction methods utilize concrete, steel frame, wood frame, masonry, EFIS and hybrid combinations. Vision: The vision of MSB Construction is to provide the most pleasant building experience possible to each of our clients. From the initial exploratory phase of design through the warranty period, its customers will know that MSB Construction is looking out for their best interest by constructing quality buildings at the lowest cost possible. MSB Construction will make promises that we can keep and deliver what we promise. Chamber Connection: What’s new with your organization? MSBC: We recently began a monthly email campaign to stay in touch with our past, present and hopefully new customers. Each month’s message will be informative and relational. Chamber Connection: What’s helped your organization become successful in our community? MSBC: We operate our business with Christian values and integrity. Our customers often become our best sales force because of the pleasant experience they have when we team build for them. We are often blessed with repeat business from our customers. We don’t cut corners and strive to provide the best value building that stands the test of time. Chamber Connection: What does your organization do that most people don’t know about? MSBC: We build and remodel commercial projects not only in west Tennessee but over a nine state area. Chamber Connection: What are some recent successes your organization has experienced? MSBC: We have been blessed with projects for old and new customers, through our willingness to travel to find profitable work. Chamber Connection: What are some of the future goals of your organization? MSBC: Some of our future goals are sales and market share growth, to develop employees to take the business to the next level and to grow our customer base. Chamber Connection: What’s the biggest community project you’re working on right now? MSBC: We are doing projects for the National Guard in Jackson and Brownsville as well as a project for Jackson State Community College. We are also involved in community events outside of the of the Jackson area, such as Family Dollars, Taco Bells and a Blue Coast Burrito.
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NEW MEMBERS: SEPTEMBER 2013 Applebee’s Sylvia Dew 155 Stonebrook Place Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 300-4422 www.applebees.com Category: Restaurants
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ATC Fitness Keith Patterson 2554 Christmasville Cove Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 736-3311 www.atc-fitness.com Category: Fitness Clubs
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ATC Fitness Keith Patterson 1398 Union University Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 736-3003 www.atc-fitness.com Category: Fitness Clubs
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turing, distribution, and call center jobs created in Madison County by chamber economic development initiatives in the last ten years.
Chili’s Bar and Grill Jeremy Wyatt 2200 Emporium Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 660-4440 www.chilis.com Category: Restaurants
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Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Jackson Police Department Curtis Reichhold 823 Russell Rd. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 935-9355 Category: NonProfit Organizations
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TB Lighting, LLC Terry Baker 227 Dana Dr. Medina, TN 38355 (731) 394-2028 www.tblighting.com Category: Concert &/or Corporate Theatrical Production UtiliCor, A Division of Border States Joel Wright 1645 N. Parkway Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 423-0071 www.borderstates.com Category: Electrical - Wholesale
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RENEWING MEMBERS: SEPT. 2013 AccuLab Environmental Services, Inc. All Seasons Refrigeration, LLC All Star Realty/Property Management Co. Allegra Design . Print . Mail Allstate-Hughes Insurance Agency Angela Snider, Attorney at Law Aramark at Union University Ashley Furniture Homestore Ayers Children’s Medical Center B. T. Redi-Mix, Inc. Broadway & Sons Trucking, Inc. Cantrell Construction Co., Inc. Capital Investments Catfish Cabin Chapel Ridge Apartments of Jackson Charleston Catering Company/Backyard Barbeque Churchill Mortgage Corp. CiCi’s Pizza Cigna-HealthSpring Clement Automatic Transmissions Coldwell Banker Real Estate Now-Jan Blackwood Columns Development Partners Cornerstone Health Services Group, Inc. D & K Enterprises, Inc. Dart’s Carts-Golf Cart Sales & Service Dawn’s Uniform Deaton’s Carpet One Inc. Den-Ray Sign Company Designs by Julie Dowsley Insurance Durham Chiropractic EBCO General Contractors Edward Jones Investments EMG Clinics of Tennessee, PLLC Epic Communications, Inc. Epilepsy Foundation of Middle & West TN Executive Impact Family & Cosmetic Dentistry of Jackson Finishing Brands First Care Medical Center First Tennessee Bank Fisher Construction Co., Inc. Five Guys Burgers and Fries Fox Collection Center FSB Home Loans Gant Concrete Pumping Gateway Tire & Service Center Geisler Young, LLC Genghis Grill-Build Your Own Stir Fry Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. Gorbet Construction, LLC Greg Hooper Logging, LLC Hayes & Sons Construction LP Heart & Vascular Center of West Tennessee Hollman Construction Co., Inc. Hub City Waste Paper LLC
HVAC Design & Build Systems Ima’s Fashions, Inc. ING Financial Partners, LLC Integrated Corporate Solutions Jack Hornsby Electric, Inc. Jackson Christian School Jackson Rotary Club Jackson Sport & Fitness Club JC Audio Jeff Drake Logging Co., LLC Jimmy Meeks Electric Service Johnson Vision Development Center JS Promotions Jumpstart Jackson Community Wellness Kendall Electric, Inc. Keyboard One-Joe White King & King, PLC Krasner Pawn & Jewelry Lamar Advertising Land Office-Realtors Law Offices of Morrison and Barnes LegalShield/Consumer and Business Protection Group Lentz Pediatrics PLC LIFT Wellness Center Longhorn Steakhouse M & M Consignment Madison County CASA March of Dimes McCoy’s Heating & Air McLemore & McLemore, PA Me & My Tea Room Catering Mid-South Perinatal Associates, P.C. Mighty Product Center, Inc. Mill Masters, Inc. MOST, INC. MSCB, Inc. Mulligan’s Nebraska Book Company Neel-Schaffer, Inc. Northside Animal Clinic, P.C. Northwestern Mutual Office Depot #509 Old Hickory Car Care Center, Inc. Owens-Corning PAL Properties Panther Petroleum, LLC DBA Panther Oil Company, Inc. Picasso Bistro Pizzeria Plastic Surgery Clinic of Jackson Pratt Ind. (USA) Corrugating Div. Quality Ceilings & Floors Quality Inn R & J Feed Supply Company, Inc. Rainey Dental Office RE/MAX Realty Source Reeds Jewelers Robert Hopper, Jr., DDS, PC
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Rose Construction, Inc. Sipes & Seaton CPA Smith Farms Southeastern Reinforcing, Inc. Southwest Tennessee Development District Southwest TN Child Care Resource & Referral Special Needs Athletics St. John’s Community Services-TN State Farm Insurance-Ron Darby Steel Storm Shelters, LLC Steele Martin Jones & Company, PLC Stephen Fincher, U.S. Congressman Taylor & Sons of Tennessee, LLC Taylor & Sons of Tennessee, LLC The Cardiovascular Clinic of West Tennessee The Cardiovascular Clinic of West Tennessee The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center The Law Office of Nancy L. Choate P.C. Thomas Glass Co. Thompson & Smith, LLC Thompson Machinery TN Soybean Promotion Council Tony V. Taylor Painting Co. Total Escapes Town & Country Inc., Realtors Town & Country Inc., Realtors Town & Country Inc., Realtors-Lana Petrinjak Verizon Wireless Volunteer Management & Development Co., Inc. WBFG-ESPN Radio West Madison Senior Citizens Center West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. West Tennessee ENT Clinic West Tennessee Healthcare, Employer Services West Tennessee Plan Room Williams Steel Co. Wood Heat Specialists, Inc. WorkForce Essentials
RIBBON CUTTINGS: SEPT. 2013 Ambassadors with Perfect Attendance, Sep. 2013: Kathy Canovan, Rodan & Fields Joyce Corley, FirstBank Applebee’s Restaurant Joseph Sikes Service Manager 155 Stonebrook Plaza www.applebees.com Category: Restaurants
Matrix Wellness Solutions 111 Stonebridge Boulevard 731-343-2223 www.matrixwellnesssolutions.com Category: Health & Wellness
Therapy & Learning Center Adult Services 32 Conrad Drive 731-512-4081 www.therapyandlearning.org Category: NonProfit Organizations
First South Bank New Branch Location First South Bank 1490 Union University Drive 664-5151 www.1stsouth.com Category: Banks & Banking Associations
Technique Dance 1869 Highway 45 Bypass, Suite D 731-736-2601 www.techniquedancestudio.com Category: Dance Instruction
WBBJ ABC & CBS 346 Muse St. 731-424-4515 www.wbbjtv.com Category: Television Stations
Madison County Fire Department Administration, Training and Maintenance Center 2432 Technology Center Drive 731-424-5577 www.co.madison.tn.us Category: Madison County
Amanda Davenport, Complete Restoration, Inc. Cathy Nelson, MAA Heath Williams, George A. Smith & Sons
Entrepreneur Development Center, Southwest TN P. O. Box 396 731-559-5555 www.startupedc.com Category: NonProfit Organizations
West Tennessee State Fair Dedication of Livestock Pavilion in Memory of Harold Watson 118 N. Church St. 731-541-8860 www.wtsfair.com Category: NonProfit Organizations
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS: SEPT. 2013 Total Labor Force
August ’13
August ‘12
Rate Change
July ’13
July ’12
Rate Change
Madison County
49,140
49,100
0.1%
50,310
49,930
0.8%
Jackson MSA (Madison & Chester Counties)
57,410
57,420
0.0%
58,820
58,430
0.7%
3,127,500
-0.4%
3,153,600
3,141,500
0.4%
0.5%
157,196,000
156,526,000
0.4%
Tennessee
3,116,500
United States 155,971,000 155,255,000 Unemployment
August ’13
August ‘12 Rate Change
Madison County 8.8% 8.7% Jackson MSA 8.8% 8.9% (Madison & Chester Counties) Tennessee 8.3% 8.3%
United States 7.3% 8.2%
Sales Tax Collected City of Jackson
Oct. ‘13
Oct. ‘12
July ’13
July ’12
Rate Change
0.1%
8.9%
8.9%
0.0%
-0.1%
8.9%
9.1%
-0.2%
0.0%
8.5%
8.8%
-0.3%
-0.9%
7.7%
8.6%
-0.9%
Rate Change
Sept. ‘13
Sept. ‘12
Rate Change
$3,566,969
$3,630,691
-1.8%
$3,625,441
$3,603,734
0.6%
Madison County $3,926,879
$3,840,056
-2.2%
$3,917,991
$3,903,142
0.4%
Building Permits
Residential
Sept. ‘13
Sept. ‘12
August '13 August '12
Number Issued Permit Value
8 $2,394,000
15 $2,471,000
26 $3,755,000
17 $4,284,400
11 $2,612,700
22 $10,295,206
9 $827,925
37 $3,705,945
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Kyle Spurgeon, President/CEO kspurgeon@jacksontn.com
Russell Cook, Manager of Accounting rcook@jacksontn.com
Lisa Cothran, Manager, Membership Development, lcothran@jacksontn.com
Kristy Dew, Receptionist kdew@jacksontn.com
Shirley Jones, Vice President, Public Affairs, sajones@jacksontn.com
Lori Nunnery, Executive Director, Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau lnunnery@jacksontn.com
Beth Parnell, Manager of Events, bparnell@jacksontn.com
Ryan Porter, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & General Counsel, rporter@jacksontn.com
Megan Seals, Communications Coordinator, mseals@jacksontn.com
Brandy Stutsman, Administrative Assistant, Business Services & West Tennessee Business Resource Center, bstutsman@jacksontn.com
Judy Renshaw, Sr. Vice President, Business & Community Services, jrenshaw@jacksontn.com
Carolyn Vaughan, Membership Development Coordinator, cvaughan@jacksontn.com
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Joyce Welch, Executive Assistant, jwelch@jacksontn.com
Mandy White, Vice President, Economic Development, mwhite@jacksontn.com
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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.
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