September 2012 Chamber Connection

From Cradle to CareerA Regional Collaboration for

Workforce Development StrategiesALSO INSIDE Kirkland Cancer Center Groundbreaking pg 4

Pg 6

Member Spotlight SnagMob

pg 3

CHAMBER CONNECTIONTHE JACKSON CHAMBERS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2012

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 2

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Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEOkspurgeonjacksontncom

Tammy Boyd Chief Administrative Officertboydjacksontncom

Lisa Cothran Manager Membership Developmentlcothranjacksontncom

Kristy Dorris Receptionistkdorrisjacksontncom

Shirley Jones Vice President Public Affairssajonesjacksontncom

Lori Nunnery Executive Director Convention amp Visitors Bureau

lnunneryjacksontncom

Beth Parnell Manager of Eventsbparnelljacksontncom

Ryan Porter Vice President Strategic Initiatives and General Counsel

rporterjacksontncom

Judy Renshaw Sr Vice President Business amp Community Services

jrenshawjacksontncom

Megan Seals Communications Coordinatormsealsjacksontncom

Brandy Stutsman Administrative Assistant Business Services amp West Tennessee Business

Resource Centerbstutsmanjacksontncom

Carolyn Vaughan Membership Development Coordinator

cvaughanjacksontncom

Joyce Welch Executive Assistantjwelchjacksontncom

Mandy White Vice President Research amp Economic Development

mwhitejacksontncom

bullJackson Chamber LinkedIN

197 Auditorium StreetJackson TN 38301

Phone (731) 423-2200Fax (731) 424-4860

Board Member Spotlight

Q What are your areas of expertiseA 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 ATampT I work closely with community leaders and policymakers to help meet the compa-nyrsquos objective of bringing the best new tech-nology to business industry and consumers Specifically my role includes responsibility

for local and state level public policy business development and for the companyrsquos civic and philanthropic endeavors Q What are your other interests A Family (wife Dawn son Jacob daughter Grace) active mem-ber of Englewood Baptist Church coaching youth sports back-packing 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 ATampT 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 challeng-es and opportunities that we face in Jackson Using that per-spective 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 chamberrsquos role in the business communityA 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

Trey Rabon Regional External Affairs Director ATampT


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) recog-nized this problem and took steps to address the needs of the West

Tennessee region Around 80 representatives from manufactur-ing education economic devel-opment and government came together on Thursday August 30 and Friday August 31 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for the ldquoFrom Cradle to Career A Regional Collaboration for Workforce Development Strat-egiesrdquo session The Jackson Regional Partnership (JRP) which includes Carroll Chester Crockett Gibson Hardeman Haywood Henderson McNairy and Madison Counties and attendees participated in small groups during the two day

collaboration The purpose of the small groups was to help develop 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 ldquoIf we are going to really restore wealth and prosperity to every American then we are going to need a strong manufacturing baserdquo Carrick said ldquoIt 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 forwardrdquo The Manufacturing Institute conducted a ldquoPublic Perception Surveyrdquo in order to see what the public thinks about man-ufacturing In the survey they found that 80 percent of people believed that manufacturing is vital to

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 con-sulting firms have found that 30 to 50 percent of manufacturers are actively pursuing options to move back to the country ldquoThis is a fantastic start and there is a real possibility that we are on the cusp of a manufacturing revival and renaissancerdquo 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 ldquoThe pipeline in manufacturing careers is basically brokenrdquo Carrick said ldquoEconomic growth in this region is suffering because manufactur-ers cannot find the workers they needrdquo 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 certifica-tions into the traditional education programs ldquoWith 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 skillsrdquo Carrick said ldquoManu-facturing industries today use word-of-mouth to find their applicants for their open positionsrdquo Carrick said the goal is to improve manufactur-ing education and make it clear to manufacturers what they are receiving and how to make manu-facturing interesting ldquoWe are asking community colleges to take the industry-based certifications and imbed them into their course curriculumrdquo he said Claude Ramsey Deputy Governor of Tennessee also spoke at the session and em-phasized the need for businesses and industries to be blunt and engaged with secondary education ldquoIt is our responsibility to produce a workforce that is trainable and that can go on to work and prosperrdquo Ramsey said

CRADLE TO CAREER A REGIONAL

COLLABORATIONFOR WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

ABOVE Claude Ramsey Deputy Governor of Tennessee spoke at the workforce development collaboration on Thursday August 30

ABOVE amp LEFT Break out sessions gathered to discuss workforce devel-opment solutions at the lsquoFrom Cradle to Careerrsquo

workshop session

ABOVE Gardner Carrick Gardner Carrick Vice Pres-ident of Strategic Initiatives for the Manufacturing Institute addressed the workforce challenges from a national perspective

+ For more information about the session or the Jackson Regional Partnership contact Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEO of the Jackson Chamber at (731) 423-2200


Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Breaks Ground on Kirkland Cancer CenterMEMBER NEWS

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Alice and Carl Kirkland Cancer Center on Friday August 24 at 10 am at 720 West Forest Avenue The Kirklands donated $5 million to the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation provid-ing 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 85000 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 cafeacute A patient navigator will join the

healthcare team an advocate who will assist patients families and caregivers through onersquos cancer journey ldquoAlice and Carlrsquos generosity will help West Tennessee Healthcare serve the people of this community for generations to comerdquo said West Ten-nessee Healthcare CEO Bobby Arnold ldquoWe are extremely grateful for this extraordinary kindness which lays the groundwork to increase services and provide care that is close to home for our patientsrdquo 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 patientrsquos ability to pay Executive Director of the Kirkland Cancer Center Gina Myracle states ldquoEvery decision that wersquove made wersquove 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 theyrsquove taken the next step in survivorship Itrsquos a journey of hoperdquo

HampM - GenOn Star II Project Receives Excellence in Concrete Award HampM Construction Co Inc HampM ArchitectsEngineers Inc and two of its subsidiaryaffiliate companies Concrete Systems Co LLC and WDE Inc received the ldquoExcellence in Concrete Awardrdquo from the Maryland Chapter of the American Concrete Institute on May 24 2012 for recognition of creative use of concrete HampM 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 distribut-ed 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 24200 megawatts GenOn is helping meet the nationrsquos electricity needs

Local Gym Receives National Recognition for Customer Experience Goldrsquos Gym President Jim Snow recently named Goldrsquos Gym of Jackson a Medallia Champion for 2012 Organizations receive this recognition for ranking at the top of all Goldrsquos Gym franchisees for outstanding service and customer satisfaction

Out of the hundreds of Goldrsquos Gym franchisees around the country Goldrsquos Gym Jackson has distinguished itself by delivering outstanding service and memorable customer experiences For the first time in its 47-year history Goldrsquos Gym has created this special recognition at its annual convention for franchisees that are set-ting the bar for customer service The Medallia Champions represent the brandrsquos highest net promoter scores and provide other gym owners with role models to emulate Because of the local gymrsquos success Steve Roten co-owner of the local Goldrsquos Gym has been asked to speak on the Medallia program at this yearrsquos Goldrsquos Gym Ownersrsquo Conference which will be held in October in New York ldquoIt is our goal to offer our members the highest level of customer service and satisfactionrdquo said Steve Roten ldquoWe are a family here and thatrsquos how we want our members to be treatedmdashlike familyrdquo Roten said that win-ning 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 ldquoIn the past 18 months we have invested over $450000 on new equipment a state of the art Yoga studio

and facility upgrades and these are all things Irsquom very proud ofrdquo Roten said ldquoHowever none of that really amounts to anything if you donrsquot 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 yearrsquos convention tells me that we must be doing something rightrdquo


Inc Magazine Ranks Aeneas Internet and Telephone on its Annual List of the Fastest-Growing Businesses in America for a Fourth Time

MEMBER NEWS Inc magazine has ranked Aeneas Internet and Telephone on its annual Inc 5000 list of the nationrsquos fastest-growing private companies The ranking marks Aeneasrsquo 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 Ar-mour Microsoft Clif Bar Pandora Patagonia and the social media giant known as Facebook

For more than 30 years Incrsquos 5005000 list has represented the most comprehensive look at Americarsquos independent-minded entrepreneurs Those included on this yearrsquos 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 5005000 honorees reached a stag-gering $299 billion In addition companies on this yearrsquos list report having created 400000 jobs in the past three years ldquoNow more than ever we depend on Inc 5005000 companies to spur innovation provide jobs and drive the economy forward Growth com-panies not large corporations are where the action isrdquo said Inc Editor in Chief Eric Schurenberg Aeneas Internet and Telephone one of only two Tennessee-based telecommunications companies included on this yearrsquos list started in 1996 with only two employees and has now grown to a roster of 25 ldquoMaking the Inc 5000 list for a fourth time is a real validation of our employees and the hard work they dordquo said Jonathan Harlan founder and CEO of Aeneas Internet and Telephone ldquoWersquove 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 familyrdquo

CHAMBER NEWS

Lori Nunnery Executive Director of the Jackson-Madison County Tennessee Convention amp 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 ldquoIn the tourism industry TMP certification carries a lot of weightrdquo said Bill Hardman president and CEO of the Southeast Tourism Society a 12-state organization that promotes travel and tourism in the Southeast

Nunnery Completes Tourism Certification

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 chamberrsquos 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 ConsultantService Manager To contact Kristy Dorris you can e-mail her at kdorrisjacksontncom or call the chamber at (731) 423-2200

To found out what is coming up in Jackson visit the event calendar at wwwjacksontncom


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Established February 2011Amount of Employees 3 Full Time + 2 Part TimeTop ServicesAbout 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 opportunitiesWebsite wwwSnagMobcomPhone Number 731-277-7MOB

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos 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 $7000 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 Whatrsquos the biggest community project yoursquore working on right nowSnagMob 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 nonprofitsschools using our social media and digital platforms all at a very nontraditional price point

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos 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 doesnrsquot 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 donrsquot 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 itrsquos all about iterating and figuring out what works and what doesnrsquot 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 wwwSnagMobcom

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NEW MEMBERS AUGUST 2012Ameritas GroupLeann WilliamsJackson TN 383057312150908wwwameritasgroupcomCategory Insurance

Christlike Inc Virginia Murphy525 E Main St Jackson TN 383017312349469Category Property Managers

Comfort InnKen Patel40 International CoveJackson TN 383057314212711wwwcomfortinnjacksontncom Category HotelsMotels

DoxicomGlobalJames Rambo166 N Conalco Dr Jackson TN 383057317361291wwwdoxicomcomCategory Recycling

Entrepreneur Development Center Southwest TNDr Linda Garrard PhD 300 N Cumberland Ste 100Jackson TN 383017315545555wwwstartupedccomCategory NonProfit Organizations

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee IncJustin Cook15 W University Pkwy Jackson TN 383056157424151wwwgiveit2goodwillorgCategory NonProfit Organizations

Kidz Crown Drop-In amp Play Care CenterJana Soriano549 Wiley Parker Rd Jackson TN 383057315545439wwwkidzcrowncomCategory Child Development Ctr ampor Day Care

Long John SilverrsquosHeather Harris1619 S Highland AveJackson TN 383017314241555Category Restaurants

MacyrsquosAndre JonesOld Hickory Mall2021 N Highland Ave Jackson TN 383057316686304wwwmacyscomCategory Department Stores

Norwood Family Eye Care LLCDr Chaka Norwood2120 Emporium Dr Jackson TN 383057319847000wwwnorwoodfamilyeyecarecomCategory Physician amp Surgeons - Optometrists amp Opthalmologists

Quinco Community Mental Health CentersKelly Odum45 Executive Dr Jackson TN 383057316642083Category Mental Health Services

Have news you want to share with us

Send us your member news amp photos to msealsjacksontncom


RENEWING MEMBERS AUGUST 2012Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLCAll American SignsAll Star RealtyProperty Management CoAmeriPride Linen and Apparel ServicesApex Building Company LLCAramark at Union UniversityAudettersquos Academy for Early LearningBack Pain Relief ClinicBancorpSouthBest One Tire amp Service of JacksonBlue Hawaiian Pools LLCBrantley Charter IncBuffalo Wild Wings Grill amp BarCentral West TN Association of RealtorsChuck Cloud CFP regCintasCogdell Spencer ErdmanColdwell Banker Real Estate Now-Peggy GravesCounter Solutions LLCCrown WineryDairy QueenDartrsquos Carts-Golf Cart Sales amp ServiceDavidson Titles IncDawnrsquos UniformDCADCPRDelta Electrical IncDelta Materials Handling IncDermatology and Skin Cancer Consultants PLLCDermatology Clinic of JacksonDivorce IncorporatedDoing His Work First IncDurham ChiropracticEddleman amp EddlemanEdward Jones InvestmentsEdward Jones InvestmentsElegant Events by Mike amp TroyEmpire Education Group-The Hair Design SchoolEnvirogreen IncEvergreen Recyclers IncEye Care Group PLLCFaith Health CenterFireline IncFirst Baptist Church Child Development CenterFirst Tennessee BankFive Star Real Estate ServicesFSB InsuranceGeneral Cable CorporationGoldrsquos GymGorbet Construction LLCGraham Snack Foods IncGreystone Medical Clinic PCHands UpHandy Home CenterHays Plumbing Heating amp Air Conditioning IncHealthSpringHeavenly Ham

Hiscall IncHome Medical ProductsHub ExpressJ C Penney CoJackson Downtown Lions ClubJackson SandJackson Service LeagueJackson-Madison County NAACPJackson-Madison County School SystemJD Distributors IncJohnson Vision Development CenterJS PromotionsKey Fire Protection IncKingdom Computer SolutionsKustom Machining amp MfgKyrus Print SolutionsLakeland Spring Water CoLamar AdvertisingLynnwood Wine amp Spirits IncMadison County CASAMagic Wheels Skating CenterMarine Corps LeagueMelvin Wright DDSMerry Maids of Greater JacksonMoss Benton amp Wallis PLLCMotel 6MulliganrsquosNAPA Auto PartsNebraska Book CompanyNeel-Schaffer IncNorthbrooke Health Care CenterOld Hickory SteakhouseOld Medina MarketPackaging Corporation of America (PCA)Paradoxe CorporationParkerrsquos FlooringPavement Restorations IncPhoenix Management Group LLCPinnacle Foods Group IncRayco IncRegional Home CareRegions BankRobinson Toyota - ScionSayle Oil CompanySigNature Boutique HotelSt Johnrsquos Community Services-TN Staff ManagementState Farm Insurance-Greg MilamTastefully SimpleThe Bank of JacksonThe Discovery MuseumThe Civil War MuseumThe CarnegieThe Hamilton-Ryker Group IncThe Pig House IncThe STAR CenterTis The SeasonTrust Company BankUnited Saw amp Supply CoUniversity of Tennessee Extension-Madison

CountyVaughan Associates Architects IncWagging Tail Resort LLCWalker J Walker IncWaste Management of Tennessee-JacksonWest Tennessee Bone amp Joint Clinic PCWest Tennessee Healthcare Employer ServicesWild Smiles Pediatric DentistryWilliams Steel CoWolfchase Limb amp BraceWomanrsquos Clinic PAWorkForce EssentialsWorkPlace SolutionsZaxbyrsquos

DID YOU KNOW+97 percent of your chamber dues are tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense

+ 6579 - 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 chamberrsquos economic development department and its affiliation with Team Madison County


RIBBON CUTTINGS

Jackson Bowling amp Skating Family Fun Center New Indoor Bumper Cars

59 Bowling Drive7316682695

wwwjacksonbowlingcomCategory Bowling

Paul Davis Restoration1032 Highway 45 Bypass

7319510166wwwpdrjackson-usanet

Category Construction - Restoration

Sacred Heart of Jesus High School146 McClellan Rd

7316604774wwwshjhsorg

Category Education - Schools amp College

Platorsquos Closet169 Stonebrook Place

7313003700wwwplatosclosetjacksontncom

Category Clothing

West TN Hearing amp Speech Centerrsquos New Sensory Room

65 Ridgecrest Road7316686076

wwwwesttennesseehearingandspeechcomCategory NonProfit Organizations

VISIT OUR CALENDAR AT

WWWJACKSONTNCOM TO SEE OUR UPCOMING

RIBBON CUTTING SCHEDULE

Warm Hearts Care 53 Conrad Drive

7317362353Category Social Service Agency

Total Labor Force July rsquo12 July lsquo11 Rate Change June rsquo12 June rsquo11 Rate Change

Madison County 49390 50050 -13 49870 50280 -08

Jackson MSA 58430 58200 04 58330 58540 -04(Madison amp Chester Counties)

Tennessee 3141500 3144800 -01 3152900 3166600 -04

United States 156526000 154812000 11 156385000 154538000 12

Unemployment July rsquo12 July lsquo11 Rate Change June rsquo12 June rsquo11 Rate Change Madison County 89 102 -13 90 105 -15 Jackson MSA 92 103 -11 92 107 -15 (Madison amp Chester Counties) Tennessee 88 96 -08 87 93 -06

United States 86 93 -07 84 102 -18 Sales Tax Collected August 12 August lsquo11 Rate Change July rsquo12 July lsquo11 Rate Change

City of Jackson $3902824 $3843501 15 $3746352 $3760244 -04

Madison County $4245807 $4357272 -26 $4006231 $4075751 -17

Building Permits Residential August lsquo12 August lsquo11 July 12 July 11

Number Issued 17 18 21 7Permit Value $4284400 $2741500 $3015450 $1067000 Commercial Number Issued 37 15 20 20Permit Value $3705945 $3448576 $1530540 $1792520

ECONOMIC INDICATORS AUGUST 2012



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Jackson Chamberbull bullJackson Chamber Facebook

Page

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Jackson Chamber Staff Directory

Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEOkspurgeonjacksontncom

Tammy Boyd Chief Administrative Officertboydjacksontncom

Lisa Cothran Manager Membership Developmentlcothranjacksontncom

Kristy Dorris Receptionistkdorrisjacksontncom

Shirley Jones Vice President Public Affairssajonesjacksontncom

Lori Nunnery Executive Director Convention amp Visitors Bureau

lnunneryjacksontncom

Beth Parnell Manager of Eventsbparnelljacksontncom

Ryan Porter Vice President Strategic Initiatives and General Counsel

rporterjacksontncom

Judy Renshaw Sr Vice President Business amp Community Services

jrenshawjacksontncom

Megan Seals Communications Coordinatormsealsjacksontncom

Brandy Stutsman Administrative Assistant Business Services amp West Tennessee Business

Resource Centerbstutsmanjacksontncom

Carolyn Vaughan Membership Development Coordinator

cvaughanjacksontncom

Joyce Welch Executive Assistantjwelchjacksontncom

Mandy White Vice President Research amp Economic Development

mwhitejacksontncom

bullJackson Chamber LinkedIN

197 Auditorium StreetJackson TN 38301

Phone (731) 423-2200Fax (731) 424-4860

Board Member Spotlight

Q What are your areas of expertiseA 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 ATampT I work closely with community leaders and policymakers to help meet the compa-nyrsquos objective of bringing the best new tech-nology to business industry and consumers Specifically my role includes responsibility

for local and state level public policy business development and for the companyrsquos civic and philanthropic endeavors Q What are your other interests A Family (wife Dawn son Jacob daughter Grace) active mem-ber of Englewood Baptist Church coaching youth sports back-packing 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 ATampT 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 challeng-es and opportunities that we face in Jackson Using that per-spective 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 chamberrsquos role in the business communityA 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

Trey Rabon Regional External Affairs Director ATampT














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RIBBON CUTTINGS












Category Clothing










Madison County 49390 50050 -13 49870 50280 -08


Tennessee 3141500 3144800 -01 3152900 3166600 -04

United States 156526000 154812000 11 156385000 154538000 12



City of Jackson $3902824 $3843501 15 $3746352 $3760244 -04

Madison County $4245807 $4357272 -26 $4006231 $4075751 -17


















workshop session















CHAMBER NEWS






Get Connected With







SnagMob























RIBBON CUTTINGS












Category Clothing










Madison County 49390 50050 -13 49870 50280 -08


Tennessee 3141500 3144800 -01 3152900 3166600 -04

United States 156526000 154812000 11 156385000 154538000 12



City of Jackson $3902824 $3843501 15 $3746352 $3760244 -04

Madison County $4245807 $4357272 -26 $4006231 $4075751 -17

















CHAMBER NEWS






Get Connected With







SnagMob























RIBBON CUTTINGS












Category Clothing










Madison County 49390 50050 -13 49870 50280 -08


Tennessee 3141500 3144800 -01 3152900 3166600 -04

United States 156526000 154812000 11 156385000 154538000 12



City of Jackson $3902824 $3843501 15 $3746352 $3760244 -04

Madison County $4245807 $4357272 -26 $4006231 $4075751 -17









CHAMBER NEWS






Get Connected With







SnagMob























RIBBON CUTTINGS












Category Clothing










Madison County 49390 50050 -13 49870 50280 -08


Tennessee 3141500 3144800 -01 3152900 3166600 -04

United States 156526000 154812000 11 156385000 154538000 12



City of Jackson $3902824 $3843501 15 $3746352 $3760244 -04

Madison County $4245807 $4357272 -26 $4006231 $4075751 -17






Get Connected With







SnagMob























RIBBON CUTTINGS












Category Clothing










Madison County 49390 50050 -13 49870 50280 -08


Tennessee 3141500 3144800 -01 3152900 3166600 -04

United States 156526000 154812000 11 156385000 154538000 12



City of Jackson $3902824 $3843501 15 $3746352 $3760244 -04

Madison County $4245807 $4357272 -26 $4006231 $4075751 -17



























RIBBON CUTTINGS












Category Clothing










Madison County 49390 50050 -13 49870 50280 -08


Tennessee 3141500 3144800 -01 3152900 3166600 -04

United States 156526000 154812000 11 156385000 154538000 12



City of Jackson $3902824 $3843501 15 $3746352 $3760244 -04

Madison County $4245807 $4357272 -26 $4006231 $4075751 -17













RIBBON CUTTINGS












Category Clothing










Madison County 49390 50050 -13 49870 50280 -08


Tennessee 3141500 3144800 -01 3152900 3166600 -04

United States 156526000 154812000 11 156385000 154538000 12



City of Jackson $3902824 $3843501 15 $3746352 $3760244 -04

Madison County $4245807 $4357272 -26 $4006231 $4075751 -17






RIBBON CUTTINGS












Category Clothing










Madison County 49390 50050 -13 49870 50280 -08


Tennessee 3141500 3144800 -01 3152900 3166600 -04

United States 156526000 154812000 11 156385000 154538000 12



City of Jackson $3902824 $3843501 15 $3746352 $3760244 -04

Madison County $4245807 $4357272 -26 $4006231 $4075751 -17






Madison County 49390 50050 -13 49870 50280 -08


Tennessee 3141500 3144800 -01 3152900 3166600 -04

United States 156526000 154812000 11 156385000 154538000 12



City of Jackson $3902824 $3843501 15 $3746352 $3760244 -04

Madison County $4245807 $4357272 -26 $4006231 $4075751 -17





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September 2012 Chamber Connection

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