SEPTEMBER 2012
CHAMBER CONNECTION THE JACKSON CHAMBER'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Member Spotlight: SnagMob Pg. 6
From Cradle to Career: A Regional Collaboration for Workforce Development Strategies pg. 3
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Kirkland Cancer Center Groundbreaking pg. 4
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Jackson Chamber Staff Directory 197 Auditorium Street Jackson, TN 38301 Phone: (731) 423-2200 Fax: (731) 424-4860 Kyle Spurgeon, President/CEO kspurgeon@jacksontn.com Tammy Boyd, Chief Administrative Officer tboyd@jacksontn.com Lisa Cothran, Manager, Membership Development lcothran@jacksontn.com Kristy Dorris, Receptionist kdorris@jacksontn.com Shirley Jones, Vice President, Public Affairs sajones@jacksontn.com Lori Nunnery, Executive Director, Convention & Visitors Bureau lnunnery@jacksontn.com Beth Parnell, Manager of Events bparnell@jacksontn.com
Judy Renshaw, Sr. Vice President, Business & Community Services jrenshaw@jacksontn.com Megan Seals, Communications Coordinator mseals@jacksontn.com Brandy Stutsman, Administrative Assistant, Business Services & West Tennessee Business Resource Center bstutsman@jacksontn.com Carolyn Vaughan, Membership Development Coordinator cvaughan@jacksontn.com
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Board Member Spotlight Trey Rabon: Regional External Affairs Director, AT&T Q What are your areas of expertise? A: I have been blessed to serve in a variety of technical and managerial roles in a highly competitive and innovative industry over the last fifteen years. In my current role with AT&T, I work closely with community leaders and policymakers to help meet the company’s objective of bringing the best new technology to business, industry, and consumers. Specifically, my role includes responsibility for local and state level public policy, business development, and for the company’s civic and philanthropic endeavors. Q: What are your other interests? A: Family (wife, Dawn; son, Jacob; daughter, Grace), active member of Englewood Baptist Church, coaching youth sports, backpacking, snow skiing, University of South Carolina athletics Q: Why did you join the chamber? A: From the time I moved to Jackson, I have been impressed by the sense of community held by everyone I encounter. It seems that everyone is connected in one way or another, and there is a focus on ensuring a brighter future for those living in our area.
Whether it is working to improve our schools, helping to enhance economic development opportunities, developing tools for small business owners, or striving to improve the quality of life for all citizens, the chamber has been instrumental in moving Jackson forward. I believe that collectively, we can be greater than the sum of our parts. The chamber serves to connect people and resources with the intention of making Jackson a better place to live, work and play. As a resident of Jackson and a corporate citizen, representing AT&T, I share the values and vision of the chamber. I believe that, together, we can make a difference. Q: Why do you serve on the Board of Directors? A: I serve on the Board of Directors because I believe that those who are blessed with much have a duty to share their gifts and talents for the betterment of society. By serving on the Board of Directors, I am able to gain a better perspective of the challenges and opportunities that we face in Jackson. Using that perspective, board members are able to collaborate with chamber members and influence the allocation of resources to meet the mission of the chamber. Q: What is the chamber’s role in the business community? A: The chamber is a regional driver for workforce and economic development, fulfilling a critical role in connecting resources to promote commercial and industrial interests in Jackson and West Tennessee.
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CRADLE TO CAREER: A REGIONAL COLLABORATION FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Across the country, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find employees with the advanced skills that manufacturing employees need to be successful. The Jackson Regional Partnership (JRP) recognized this problem and took steps to address the needs of the West Tennessee region. Around 80 representatives from manufacturing, education, economic development and government came together on Thursday, August 30 and Friday, August 31 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for the “From Cradle to Career: A Regional Collaboration for Workforce Development Strategies” session. The Jackson Regional Partnership (JRP), which includes Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, McNairy and Madison Counties, and attendees participated in ABOVE: Claude Ramsey, Deputy Governor small groups during the two day collaboration. The purpose of the of Tennessee, spoke at the workforce development collaboration on Thursday, small groups was to help develop August 30. ideas and solutions that will help the region to be more prepared to compete for job growth and how to better integrate education with industry-based certifications. Gardner Carrick, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the Manufacturing Institute, was in Jackson on Thursday, August 30 and spoke at the session with a national perspective towards workforce development. “If we are going to really restore wealth and prosperity to every American, then we are going to need a strong manufacturing base,” Carrick said. “It is time for us and those interested in manufacturing, to take advantage of the appreciation for the industry, advance the number of policies and practice this forward.” The Manufacturing Institute conducted a “Public Perception Survey,” in order to see what the public thinks about manufacturing. In the survey, they found that 80 percent of people believed that ABOVE: Gardner Carrick, Gardner Carrick, Vice Presmanufacturing is vital to ident of Strategic Initiatives for the Manufacturing Institute, addressed the workforce challenges from the national security and
wealth of the country, Carrick said. He also said that when participants were asked which industry they would want to create a thousand jobs in their area, manufacturing was the No. 1 answer. Over the past few years, over half a million new jobs have been created in manufacturing, Carrick said. He also said that some consulting firms have found that 30 to 50 percent of manufacturers are actively pursuing options to move back to the country. “This is a fantastic start and there is a real possibility that we are on the cusp of a manufacturing revival and renaissance,” he said. However, in the survey, individuals between the ages of 18 to 25 chose the manufacturing industry as their last career choice, while others outside of the 18 to 25 age range rated it as their fifth career choice. “The pipeline in manufacturing careers is basically broken,” Carrick said. “Economic growth in this region is suffering because manufacturers cannot find the workers they need.” Carrick and other representatives at the workforce collaboration agreed in order to obtain more employees in the workforce, education officials and schools need to start integrating industry-based certifications into the traditional education programs. “With limited programs in the schools, it creates a generation that does not have an appreciation for manufacturing and students do not understand what it means to have these skills,” Carrick said. “Manufacturing industries today use word-of-mouth to find their applicants for their open positions.” Carrick said the goal is to improve manufacturing education and make it clear to manufacturers what they are receiving and how to make manufacturing interesting. “We are asking community colleges to take the industry-based certifications and imbed them into their course ABOVE & LEFT: Break curriculum,” he said. out sessions gathered to Claude Ramsey, discuss workforce develDeputy Governor of opment solutions at the Tennessee, also spoke ‘From Cradle to Career’ workshop session. at the session and emphasized the need for businesses and industries to be blunt and engaged with secondary education. “It is our responsibility to produce a workforce that is trainable, and that can go on to work and prosper,” Ramsey said.
+ For more information about the session or the Jackson Regional Partnership, contact Kyle Spurgeon, President/CEO of the Jackson Chamber, at (731) 423-2200.
a national perspective.
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MEMBER NEWS
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Breaks Ground on Kirkland Cancer Center Jackson-Madison County General Hospital held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Alice and Carl Kirkland Cancer Center on Friday, August 24 at 10 a.m. at 720 West Forest Avenue. The Kirklands donated $5 million to the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation providing the stimulus to begin the construction of a new, comprehensive treatment center and establishing an endowment to help secure the future of that center. The design of the multi-story facility will create one of the largest cancer centers in the region. The new 85,000 square foot facility will house three linear accelerators for the administration of radiation therapy, 42 infusion bays for chemotherapy treatments and the third floor will house clinic space for physicians and providers. The cancer center will also include a healing garden, boutique, chapel and a café. A patient navigator will join the healthcare team, an advocate who will assist patients, families, and caregivers through one’s cancer journey. “Alice and Carl’s generosity will help West Tennessee Healthcare serve the people of this community for generations to come,” said West Tennessee Healthcare CEO Bobby Arnold, “We are extremely grateful for this extraordinary kindness, which lays the groundwork to increase services and provide care that is close to home for our patients.” Since 1990 the Cancer Center has offered treatment and diagnostic services that include medical, surgical, radiation oncology, tumor registry, and Hospice care. With an 18 county service area, The Kirkland Cancer Center provides high quality, compassionate healthcare regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. Executive Director of the Kirkland Cancer Center Gina Myracle states, “Every decision that we’ve made we’ve always tried to ask the question, what is best for the patient. Our goal in the new cancer center is that our patients will feel like they’ve taken the next step in survivorship. It’s a journey of hope.”
Local Gym Receives National Recognition for Customer Experience Gold’s Gym President, Jim Snow, recently named Gold’s Gym of Jackson a Medallia Champion for 2012. Organizations receive this recognition for ranking at the top of all Gold’s Gym franchisees for outstanding service and customer satisfaction. Out of the hundreds of Gold’s Gym franchisees around the country, Gold’s Gym Jackson has distinguished itself by delivering outstanding service and memorable customer experiences. For the first time in its 47-year history, Gold’s Gym has created this special recognition at its annual convention for franchisees that are setting the bar for customer service. The Medallia Champions represent the brand’s highest net promoter scores and provide other gym owners with role models to emulate. Because of the local gym’s success, Steve Roten, co-owner of the local Gold’s Gym, has been asked to speak on the Medallia program at this year’s Gold’s Gym Owners’ Conference, which will be held in October in New York. “It is our goal to offer our members the highest level of customer service and satisfaction,” said Steve Roten. “We are a family here, and that’s how we want our members to be treated—like family.” Roten said that winning this award only wants to make him work harder. In fact, the local gym has been ranked in the top ten of all franchises five out of the first seven months this year. “In the past 18 months, we have invested over $450,000 on new equipment, a state of the art Yoga studio, and facility upgrades, and these are all things I’m very proud of,” Roten said. “However, none of that really amounts to anything if you don’t treat your customers the way they expect to be treated. Or as I like to tell my staff, treat them the way you would want your Mom treated. Getting this recognition at this year’s convention tells me that we must be doing something right.”
H&M - GenOn Star II Project Receives Excellence in Concrete Award H&M Construction Co., Inc, H&M Architects/Engineers, Inc., and two of its subsidiary/affiliate companies, Concrete Systems Co., LLC, and WDE, Inc., received the “Excellence in Concrete Award” from the Maryland Chapter of the American Concrete Institute on May 24, 2012, for recognition of creative use of concrete. H&M provided complete EPC (Engineer Procure Construct) services for a new Fly Ash Beneficiation facility at the Morgantown Generation Station in Newburg, Maryland. The project included modification to the existing fly ash load out systems to transport the ash to a new feed silo. Material will then be metered into the process where it will be refined to a continous high quality fly ash product which will be stored and distributed as needed to keep up with fly ash distribution. GenOn Energy, Inc. is one of the largest competitive generators of wholesale electricity in the United States. With power generation facilities located in key regions of the country and a generation portfolio of approximately 24,200 megawatts, GenOn is helping meet the nation’s electricity needs.
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MEMBER NEWS
Inc. Magazine Ranks Aeneas Internet and Telephone on its Annual List of the Fastest-Growing Businesses in America for a Fourth Time
Inc. magazine has ranked Aeneas Internet and Telephone on its annual Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The ranking marks Aeneas’ fourth time on the exclusive list after being previously named in 2008, 2010, and 2011. As an Inc. 5000 honoree, Aeneas Internet and Telephone now shares an elite pedigree with many nationally known powerhouse companies including Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Clif Bar, Pandora, Patagonia, and the social media giant known as Facebook. For more than 30 years, Inc.’s 500/5000 list has represented the most comprehensive look at America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Those included on this year’s list were chosen and ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing the 2008 and 2011 business years. The minimum revenue required for 2011 was $2 million. In total, the revenue among all of the 2012 Inc. 500/5000 honorees reached a staggering $299 billion. In addition, companies on this year’s list report having created 400,000 jobs in the past three years. “Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is,” said Inc. Editor in Chief, Eric Schurenberg. Aeneas Internet and Telephone, one of only two Tennessee-based telecommunications companies included on this year’s list, started in 1996 with only two employees and has now grown to a roster of 25. “Making the Inc 5000 list for a fourth time is a real validation of our employees and the hard work they do,” said Jonathan Harlan, founder and CEO of Aeneas Internet and Telephone. “We’ve continued to achieve success by embracing change as it comes our way and rapidly marketing new products and services to those who need them most. But, ultimately, our success is due to our fantastic customers, members of our Aeneas family.”
Nunnery Completes Tourism Certification Lori Nunnery, Executive Director of the Jackson-Madison County, Tennessee Convention & Visitors Bureau has completed the final portion of a three-year professional development program that will lead to certification as a Tourism Marketing Professional (TMP). Nunnery was one of 233 tourism professionals enrolled at the Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College last month. The week-long program turns the facilities of North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega into a laboratory to teach tourism marketing each summer. STS Marketing College is a professional development program and it is recognized nationally for its training of tourism leaders. 626 people have earned TMP certification. “In the tourism industry, TMP certification carries a lot of weight,” said Bill Hardman, president and CEO of the Southeast Tourism Society, a 12-state organization that promotes travel and tourism in the Southeast.
CHAMBER NEWS
Jackson Chamber Welcomes Kristy Dorris to Staff The Jackson Chamber is pleased to welcome Kristy Dorris to the staff as its new receptionist. As the receptionist, Dorris will direct incoming calls, greets visitors and prepare membership packets and relocation and tourist packets for potential residences coming to the Jackson area. She will also manage the Newcomer Subscribers list, and assist in the chamber’s business resource center. Dorris attended Union University and Jackson State Community College. Before joining the chamber, Dorris worked for Main Street Connection for a year as the Office Assistant and Carlock Nissan of Jackson for eight years as the Service Consultant/Service Manager. To contact Kristy Dorris, you can e-mail her at kdorris@jacksontn.com or call the chamber at (731) 423-2200.
To found out what is coming up in Jackson, visit the event calendar at www.jacksontn.com.
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SnagMob
Established: February 2011 Amount of Employees: 3 Full Time + 2 Part Time Top Services/About your company: They offer local businesses a way to utilize social media and nontraditional advertising to grow new business. They also offer local nonprofits and schools fundraising opportunities. Website: www.SnagMob.com Phone Number: 731-277-7MOB Chamber Connection: What’s new with your organization? SnagMob: We have recently launched a second location, Bowling Green, Kentucky, and we are gaining momentum quickly in that market. Here in Jackson, because we donate a percentage of our sales to local charitable organizations, we have raised more than $7,000 for local nonprofits and schools in only eight months. As our sales and subscribers grow, so will this amount. No one likes to pay bills, but we love to write those checks! Chamber Connection: What’s the biggest community project you’re working on right now? SnagMob: We think our community project is built into our business model. We give back 10 percent of what we make to local nonprofits every single day. We see SnagMob as an online community hub for smaller markets and regions like Jackson and West Tennessee. We have the unique ability to connect small business owners, consumers and nonprofits/schools using our social media and digital platforms, all at a very nontraditional price point. Chamber Connection: What’s helped your organization become successful in our community? SnagMob: Two reasons come to mind: value and sincerity. The business owner sees value because when they advertise with us, we will write up a promotion, send it out to our subscriber base, blast it on Facebook, etc. And if it works, great. There is a very clear ROI. They get new customers and we take a commission. If it does not, which is rare, it doesn’t cost them a thing, but they still get amazing exposure. I say sincerity as our second reason because we are truly invested in the success of your business. We love to meet business owners and determine how we can help them grow their business. And we can all share in that success. Chamber Connection: What does your organization do that most people don’t know about? SnagMob: We operate a small, but healthy side of our business where we help local businesses with their social media and email marketing. We do not market it, but when we get requests for proposals, it is usually from businesses that enjoy working with us, and vice versa. Chamber Connection: What are some recent successes your organization has experienced? SnagMob: Our biggest successes are not tied specifically to our organization, but from the local business owners that advertise with us. They will seek us out to tell us how excited they are about their success. We are also proud of the fact that we have been cash flow positive and debt free since our first month of operation. This is critical for future growth because we can make business decisions based on what our customers need rather than cash flow or returns for investors, etc. Chamber Connection: What challenges does your organization face? SnagMob: Like any startup, it’s all about iterating and figuring out what works and what doesn’t, where do we need to invest in future growth. Internal processes are constantly evolving, so that is a headache, but it is all about growing pains. To learn more about SnagMob, visit its website at www.SnagMob.com
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NEW MEMBERS: AUGUST 2012 Ameritas Group Leann Williams Jackson, TN 38305 731.215.0908 www.ameritasgroup.com Category: Insurance
Kidz Crown Drop-In & Play Care Center Jana Soriano 549 Wiley Parker Rd. Jackson, TN 38305 731.554.5439 www.kidzcrown.com Category: Child Development Ctr. &/or Day Care
Christlike, Inc. Virginia Murphy 525 E. Main St. Jackson, TN 38301 731.234.9469 Category: Property Managers
Long John Silver’s Heather Harris 1619 S. Highland Ave. Jackson, TN 38301 731.424.1555 Category: Restaurants
Comfort Inn Ken Patel 40 International Cove Jackson, TN 38305 731.421.2711 www.comfortinnjacksontn.com Category: Hotels/Motels
Macy’s Andre Jones Old Hickory Mall 2021 N. Highland Ave. Jackson, TN 38305 731.668.6304 www.macys.com Category: Department Stores
DoxicomGlobal James Rambo 166 N. Conalco Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 731.736.1291 www.doxicom.com Category: Recycling Entrepreneur Development Center, Southwest TN Dr. Linda Garrard, Ph.D. 300 N. Cumberland, Ste. 100 Jackson, TN 38301 731.554.5555 www.startupedc.com Category: NonProfit Organizations Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. Justin Cook 15 W. University Pkwy. Jackson, TN 38305 615.742.4151 www.giveit2goodwill.org Category: NonProfit Organizations
Norwood Family Eye Care, LLC Dr. Chaka Norwood 2120 Emporium Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 731.984.7000 www.norwoodfamilyeyecare.com Category: Physician & Surgeons - Optometrists & Opthalmologists Quinco Community Mental Health Centers Kelly Odum 45 Executive Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 731.664.2083 Category: Mental Health Services
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RENEWING MEMBERS: AUGUST 2012 Alexander, Thompson, Arnold, P.L.L.C. All American Signs All Star Realty/Property Management Co. AmeriPride Linen and Apparel Services Apex Building Company, LLC Aramark at Union University Audette’s Academy for Early Learning Back Pain Relief Clinic BancorpSouth Best One Tire & Service of Jackson Blue Hawaiian Pools, LLC Brantley Charter Inc. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Central West TN Association of Realtors Chuck Cloud, CFP ® Cintas Cogdell Spencer Erdman Coldwell Banker Real Estate Now-Peggy Graves Counter Solutions, LLC Crown Winery Dairy Queen Dart’s Carts-Golf Cart Sales & Service Davidson Titles, Inc. Dawn’s Uniform DCA/DCPR Delta Electrical Inc. Delta Materials Handling, Inc. Dermatology and Skin Cancer Consultants, PLLC Dermatology Clinic of Jackson Divorce Incorporated Doing His Work First, Inc. Durham Chiropractic Eddleman & Eddleman Edward Jones Investments Edward Jones Investments Elegant Events by Mike & Troy Empire Education Group-The Hair Design School Envirogreen, Inc. Evergreen Recyclers, Inc. Eye Care Group PLLC Faith Health Center Fireline Inc. First Baptist Church Child Development Center First Tennessee Bank Five Star Real Estate Services FSB Insurance General Cable Corporation Gold’s Gym Gorbet Construction, LLC Graham Snack Foods, Inc. Greystone Medical Clinic, P.C. Hands Up! Handy Home Center Hays Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. HealthSpring Heavenly Ham
Hiscall, Inc. Home Medical Products Hub Express J. C. Penney Co. Jackson Downtown Lions Club Jackson Sand Jackson Service League Jackson-Madison County NAACP Jackson-Madison County School System JD Distributors, Inc. Johnson Vision Development Center JS Promotions Key Fire Protection, Inc. Kingdom Computer Solutions Kustom Machining & Mfg. Kyrus Print Solutions Lakeland Spring Water Co. Lamar Advertising Lynnwood Wine & Spirits, Inc. Madison County CASA Magic Wheels Skating Center Marine Corps League Melvin Wright, DDS Merry Maids of Greater Jackson Moss, Benton & Wallis, PLLC Motel 6 Mulligan’s NAPA Auto Parts Nebraska Book Company Neel-Schaffer, Inc. Northbrooke Health Care Center Old Hickory Steakhouse Old Medina Market Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Paradoxe Corporation Parker’s Flooring Pavement Restorations, Inc. Phoenix Management Group, LLC Pinnacle Foods Group Inc. Rayco Inc. Regional Home Care Regions Bank Robinson Toyota - Scion Sayle Oil Company SigNature Boutique Hotel St. John’s Community Services-TN Staff Management State Farm Insurance-Greg Milam Tastefully Simple The Bank of Jackson The Discovery Museum/The Civil War Museum/The Carnegie The Hamilton-Ryker Group, Inc. The Pig House, Inc. The STAR Center Tis The Season Trust Company Bank United Saw & Supply Co. University of Tennessee Extension-Madison
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County Vaughan Associates Architects, Inc. Wagging Tail Resort, LLC Walker J Walker Inc. Waste Management of Tennessee-Jackson West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. West Tennessee Healthcare, Employer Services Wild Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Williams Steel Co. Wolfchase Limb & Brace Woman’s Clinic, P.A. WorkForce Essentials WorkPlace Solutions Zaxby’s
DID YOU KNOW?... +97 percent of your chamber dues are tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. + 6,579 - Number of direct manufacturing, distribution, and call center jobs created in Madison County by chamber economic development initiatives in the last ten years. + More than One Billion Number of dollars invested by new and expanding industries in Madison County in the last ten years as a resultof efforts by the chamber’s economic development department and its affiliation with Team Madison County.
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Jackson Bowling & Skating Family Fun Center: New Indoor Bumper Cars 59 Bowling Drive 731.668.2695 www.jacksonbowling.com Category: Bowling
Paul Davis Restoration 1032 Highway 45 Bypass 731.951.0166 www.pdrjackson-usa.net Category: Construction - Restoration
Plato’s Closet 169 Stonebrook Place 731.300.3700 www.platosclosetjacksontn.com Category: Clothing
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School 146 McClellan Rd. 731.660.4774 www.shjhs.org Category: Education - Schools & College
West TN Hearing & Speech Center’s New Sensory Room 65 Ridgecrest Road 731.668.6076 www.westtennesseehearingandspeech.com Category: NonProfit Organizations
Warm Hearts Care 53 Conrad Drive 731.736.2353 Category: Social Service Agency
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS: AUGUST 2012 Total Labor Force
July ’12
July ‘11
Madison County
49,390
50,050
Jackson MSA (Madison & Chester Counties)
58,430
3,141,500
Tennessee
Rate Change
June ’12
June ’11
-1.3%
49,870
50,280
-0.8%
58,200
0.4%
58,330
58,540
-0.4%
3,144,800
-0.1%
3,152,900
3,166,600
-0.4%
1.1%
156,385,000
154,538,000
1.2%
June ’11
Rate Change
United States 156,526,000 154,812,000 Unemployment
July ’12
July ‘11
Madison County 8.9% 10.2% Jackson MSA 9.2% 10.3% (Madison & Chester Counties) Tennessee 8.8% 9.6%
United States 8.6% 9.3%
Sales Tax Collected
August '12
August ‘11
$3,902,824
$3,843,501
Madison County $4,245,807
$4,357,272
City of Jackson
Rate Change
June ’12
-1.3%
9.0%
10.5%
-1.5%
-1.1%
9.2%
10.7%
-1.5%
-0.8%
8.7%
9.3%
-0.6%
-0.7%
8.4%
10.2%
-1.8%
Rate Change
July ’12
July ‘11
1.5%
$3,746,352
$3,760,244
-0.4%
-2.6%
$4,006,231
$4,075,751
-1.7%
August ‘11
July '12
July '11
17 $4,284,400
18 $2,741,500
21 $3,015,450
7 $1,067,000
37 $3,705,945
15 $3,448,576
20 $1,530,540
20 $1,792,520
Building Permits
Residential
Number Issued Permit Value
August ‘12
Commercial
Number Issued Permit Value
Rate Change
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