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How Can We Keep Ourselves and Our Economy Healthy? with Williamson, Inc. Williamson, Inc., the county’s Chamber of Commerce and Office of Economic Development, is encouraging Williamson County residents and visitors to stay vigilant about taking individual measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. “There are simple, common sense things we can do to make it through this pandemic with our economy intact. Personal responsibility is the key to bringing our active COVID case count down and keeping our businesses open. Wearing masks correctly, maintaining physical distance, and practicing proper hand-washing hygiene are all things we can do individually to help slow the spread of the virus,” said Matt Largen, President and CEO of Williamson, Inc. “I know we are all tired of COVID, especially our small businesses that were thrown a life-line with the Paycheck Protection Program in the summer, but now need continuing customer demand to turn a profit and keep our residents employed. Simply put, sick customers and sick employees can decimate our small businesses.”
Williamson, Inc. is offering a list of tips for shopping local this holiday season: •Have a grab bag. You know you are going to need a mask and sanitizer – why not keep those in a designated area in your car or on your person? Great additions are sanitizing wipes and extra masks.
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WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER NAMES HEALTHCARE VETERAN PHIL MAZZUCA AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Phil Mazzuca has been named Chief Executive Officer of Williamson Medical Center (WMC) effective March 8, 2021, following a nationwide search. Mazzuca will replace long-time CEO Donald Webb, who announced his retirement in March. Mazzuca has more than thirty-eight years of experience in hospital management, most recently serving as senior vice president for Franklin-based Community Health Systems (CHS). In Middle Tennessee, beyond his role at CHS, he has been CEO of Parkway Medical Center, COO of IASIS Healthcare and CEO at Brim Healthcare. Mazzuca holds a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and a doctorate of Science in Health Services Administration from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, a leading program in Health Services Administration in the country. Mazzuca and his wife, Janice, have made their home in Franklin for the past twelve years. Webb will retire from his role as CEO on March 8, 2021. He joined WMC in 1985 as Controller. He served as Chief Financial Officer for sixteen years prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer in 2012. His extensive background in healthcare management, coupled with his strategic leadership and vision, has guided WMC through a new era of healthcare, expanding services and advancing technologies. He led the opening of the first dedicated children’s pediatric emergency room and inpatient unit and comprehensive state-of-the-art orthopaedics facility in Williamson County. For more information, visit WilliamsonMedicalCenter.org.
• Be intentional. If you are transitioning from a store to a busy street where people aren’t appropriately distanced or getting up from a table at a restaurant, keep your mask on. • Visit your destination online before visiting in person. During the pandemic, many small businesses have been able to add additional services like shipping and curbside pick-up. • Gift cards. By purchasing a gift card, you are supporting a local business and economy while providing your recipient with the opportunity to explore a new business or service. • Spread the word. If you want to help local businesses this season, check-in through social media to give your friends insight on local deals and finds. • Ask. Going the extra step and asking a small business owner how you can help them through such unprecedented times can really make a difference. • Advocate. Leave a detailed Google or Facebook review sharing your experience. • Tell. If you know a local business that is struggling, email info@williamsonchamber.com and Williamson, Inc. will reach out to them with financial relief information, brand exposure and more. Learn more about Williamson, Inc.’s people, events and information about joining by calling 615.771.1912 or by visiting williamsonchamber.com.
FRANKLIN TOMORROW, COMMUNITY LEADERS CREATE SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF LATE ALDERMAN PEARL BRANSFORD Franklin Mayor Dr. Ken Moore has announced the creation of a scholarship fund in honor of the late City of Franklin Alderman Pearl Bransford, for an individual or individuals pursuing the study of health sciences through Columbia State Community College. The Pearl Bransford Memorial Scholarship is being created in conjunction with Franklin Tomorrow and the family of the late Alderman Pearl Bransford but is open for contributions from the public. Franklin Tomorrow will collect initial donations and it is the intent of organizers to endow the scholarship through Columbia State Community College in the first quarter of 2021. Alderman Bransford was a resident of Franklin for more than thirty-five years, spending almost twenty-five years as an elected official in Franklin, first for eleven years on the Franklin Special School District Board of Education and then thirteen years as a member of the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Her public service was an amplification of her outstanding professional career in nursing. For more information and to donate go to: franklintomorrow.org.
