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LEADERSHIP BRENTWOOD ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Leadership Brentwood, a program to educate Brentwood area residents and others about the city and its leadership, is accepting applications through June 12th for the Class of 2021. The program, now in its twenty-eighth year, accepts twenty community leaders each year. Participants are selected for the nine-month program on the basis of their demonstrated leadership abilities and commitment to the Brentwood community. Class members commit to an overnight retreat in August, seven program days held on the second Thursday of each month from September through March, and an April wrap-up session and graduation. Each program day is devoted to one topic: business, education, entertainment and media, history, government and quality of life. Members of each class also plan and implement community service projects. Leadership Brentwood is a program of the Williamson County Chamber Foundation, the non-profit arm of Williamson, Inc. Chamber. Applications for the Leadership Brentwood Class of 2021 are available online at williamsonchamber.com or contact Foundation Director Lynn Tucker at (615) 771-1912 or lynn@williamsonchamber.com.
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE SEEKS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS BY MARCH 15TH
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization connecting generosity with need in forty Middle Tennessee and three Kentucky counties, announces its annual scholarship application process is now open and invites students to apply by March 15, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time, at cfmt.org. The Foundation administers more than 125 scholarship funds, established by individuals, companies and civic groups. Students may be eligible for multiple scholarships and need only to submit one application. In 2019, The Community Foundation awarded scholarships to 320 individual students totaling $715,850 in funding to students pursuing secondary educational goals at accredited schools throughout the United States. Scholarships offered in Williamson County include: The Melissa Haught Scholarship for the Arts; The Kathy and Steve Anderson Scholarship; The Lt. Holly Adams Scholarship (Page High School); The Anne Buchanan Scholarship; The B’nai B’rith Maimonides Lodge #46 Scholarship (legally blind students); The Brian Ralls Memorial Scholarship (Brentwood Academy); The Bishop Joseph and Stephaine Walker Scholarship; The Clay Neiderheiser Scholarship Fund for Fairview High School; the Dr. Robert Ikard Scholarship (Williamson and Maury county residents) and the JubiLee Scholarship. For more information, call 615-321-4939 or visit cfmt.org.
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THE TMA GROUP RECEIVES NATIONAL DESIGNATION AS A 2020 BEST WORKPLACES FOR COMMUTERS
Family owned and operated For three generations. F ull service Funeral and cremation provider. c emetery and crematory on site.
The TMA Group (Transportation Management Association) has been named one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters in 2020 for offering exceptional employer-provided commuter benefits that meet the National Standard of Excellence criteria. The TMA Group is a regional leader in customizing innovative multi-modal transportation solutions for employers and communities, offering an array of benefits to help employees pursue cost-effective commuting and sustainable strategies. To support companies’ comprehensive commuter benefits programs, The TMA Group offers commuting options and support services such as vanpool and/or carpool matching; TDM programs for employers; operation of Franklin’s public transit service; and participation in a regional air quality program. The TMA Group, headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, operates and manages VanStar, the regional commuter vanpool service; Franklin’s public transit service on behalf of the Franklin Transit Authority; School Pool is Cool; and CMUTER.com. Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) is the national authority on recognizing and assisting workplaces that provide comprehensive commuter benefits to employees. For more information, go to bestworkplaces.org.
AFFINITY TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS RECOGNIZED ON CRN’S 2020 MSP500 LIST
Affinity Technology Partners, an IT services company based in Brentwood, Tennessee, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company has named Affinity Technology Partners to its 2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This popular list identifies North American solution providers that deliver operational efficiencies, IT system improvements, and a higher rate of return on investments for their customers. These accomplished MSPs work tirelessly to guide their customers and create solutions for complex IT issues. This annual list is divided into three categories: the MSP Pioneer 250 who are focused primarily on the SMB market; the MSP Elite 150, large data centerfocused on- and off-premises; and the Managed Security 100 made up of off-premises-focused, cloud-based IT security services. Founded in 2002, Affinity Technology Partners is one of the most trusted providers of managed IT services in Middle Tennessee. The company specializes comprehensive outsourced IT services, including network management, systems administration, cyber security, proactive maintenance, enduser support, and CIO-level strategy for small and mid-size businesses. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., Affinity assists clients in various industries including healthcare, legal, financial services, professional services, manufacturing, construction, and non-profits. Learn more at affinitytechpartners.com. 3009 Columbia Ave. Franklin, TN 37064 www.williamsonmemorial.com 615-794-2289
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CANCER SOCIETY NAMES FRANKLIN NATIVE AS STATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lindsey Langley has recently been named Executive Director of the American Cancer Society (ACS) in Tennessee. In this public-facing role, Langley ensures community presence and relevance as the top leader for ACS in the state. She is based in the Nashville office.
Langley has over thirteen years of experience in sales, marketing, digital media, and community engagement. With her passion for people, creativity, and strong work ethic, Langley has been able to successfully conceptualize and execute comprehensive 360-degree marketing and business growth strategies for start-ups, large businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Along with her professional accomplishments, she is very active in the Nashville community on many fronts and is also the founder of Project NENA – a nonprofit that assists under-served North and East Nashville families and children in need of basic necessities. A native of Franklin, Tennessee, Langley resides in Nashville with her sevenyear-old daughter. In addition, six residents of Williamson County have been announced among twenty one volunteers for the American Cancer Society (ACS) Tennessee area board of directors for the North
Central Region this year. They are Jeremy Bolls of Kindful; Cathy Cate of Leadership Tennessee; Stephanie Haywood of Ntracts; Steve Leh of Autoflyte; David Smith of eviCore; and Marc Watkins, M.D. of the Kroger Little Clinic. The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to cancer.org.
First Annual Golf Tournament
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