August E-Newsletter Over a Century of Service! Over 50 Alumni of the Chamber s Leadership Morristown Program gathered for breakfast at Walters State Community College on Thursday morning to welcome the 19 participants of the 2017 Class. This is the largest class of participants since the first year of the program in 1984. Chamber President Marshall Ramsey welcomed the group and thanked alumni, participants and employers for recognizing the importance of this program to develop leaders in our community. During the breakfast, graduates of the 2016 Class were recognized and presented with a certificate and gift from Stan Greene with Morristown Utility System/Fibernet who chaired the planning committee in 2016. Following the introduction of the 2017 participants, 2017 planning committee chair Paul Lynch with Purkey, Carter, Compton, Swann & Carter welcomed them and encouraged them to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities to not only learn about their community, but to make new friends and contacts. After the kick-off breakfast adjourned, the class moved into their first session of the 14 week program which included a DiSC profile, ice breakers and team building exercises. Leadership Morristown will continue with sessions every other week covering such topics as social services, healthcare, tourism, retail, arts, culture, recreation, industry, government, public safety, infrastructure and education. A full list of participants is listed on page 2. 1
A s we continue through the heat of summer, I have noticed the traffic start to get heavy in the AM again. It is back to school time. I have had the pleasure of seeing some of our best and brightest students who have interned at local manufacturers present their story of their summer. A summer without pools and ball fields, but a summer of experiencing what real life will be like. Earning their own money, waking up early to go to work. Skills that we often take for granted, many of these kids are learning earlier and earlier. Many of the students had a firm stance that college was their only path or that no college was the way to go, but as I watched the presentation, you could immediately see the light come on. Students once only considering 4 year degrees are now interested in the TCAT. How could they not no student loans, 100% job placement, in demand transferrable skill sets. I saw students who had that chosen path from birth bestowed upon them by their parents make an abrupt change of course as maybe their parent s ideal path didn t match their skill set. One stat I use often is that it is great that 25% of our community graduate with a 4 year degree, but let us never forget the 75% of students that will lead this community into the future. Leadership Morristown Class of 2017 Mark Bacon Lise Bender Garth Brown Chuck Carter Susanne Cox Beth Farrow Rob Feldman Stan Harville Becky Hodge Rhonda Krenzer Mattea McCann Deb Miksa Steve Neilson Adam Newsom Candi Reed Shelly Shropshire Angi Smith Catherine Williams Sarah Wisecarver Morristown Utility System/Fibernet Girls Incorporated of Hamblen County Colortech, Inc. Hamblen County Dept. of Education Tennessee College of Applied Technology Helen Ross McNabb Morristown Center Meredith, Elkins & Feldman, PLLC HC*Excell Morristown s First Fire Truck ReMax Real Estate Ten Team Technologies HC*Excell City of Morristown Morristown Hamblen HealthCare System/Covenant Health Team Technologies Morristown Hamblen Library Walters State Community College SunTrust Bank Morristown Housing Authority 2
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The Chamber is so thankful for our supportive membership base. We recognize that our organization and our community benefit from the investment made by the 600+ businesses who see the value of a membership in the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce. When you are seeking products or services, we encourage you to shop with those businesses who are members of the Chamber. For you convenience, we are starting a series in the Morristimes that present our members in specific business categories. We are presenting the categories in random order and eventually will feature categories that will include all our members. Please refer to this list as you shop. You may find our full membership listing at our website, www.morristownchamber.com. AgriTourism Adventure Ranch Myers Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze/Greenhouse Nolichucky Vineyards Arborists Trent s Tree Service (ISA Certified) Dentists/Dental Services Dr. J. Sidney Boyd Michael Brooks, DDS Joe E. Gibson, Jr. DDS, MS Brad S. Johnson, DMD Michael Leach, DDS Linkous Family Dentistry McKenna Orthodontics Morristown Dental Center Dr. Stephen Stelzman & Dr. Tyler Hamilton Pediatric Dental Associates Morristown Dr. Ed Moody Morristown Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Aleighia Helderman Gregory Sexton, DDS Simple Dental Urgent Care Clinic Kenneth Stanifer, DDS Medical Equipment & Supplies Crescent Center Drugs Howard s Pharmacy McFarland Pharmacy & Apothecary Mediserve Medical Equipment Southern Orthocare Zoo s & Petting Zoos Briarwood Ranch Safari Park Indicates Gold Star Member 7
Elwood Staffing 1601 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy Morristown, TN 37814 Email: Shelly.Ketron@elwoodstaffing.com www.elwoodstaffing.com Ms. Shelly Ketron, District Manager Employment Services Five Star Food Service 3225 Regal Drive Alcoa, TN 37701 Phone: 865-977-7332 Fax: 865-977-7819 www.fivestar-food.com Mr. Doug Allen, Sales Director Mr. Brandon Christoffer, Office Coffee Sales Food and Beverage Service Micro Markets Foodservice Supplies Vending U. S. Bank 2310 Sandstone Drive Morristown, TN 37814 Phone: 423-200-3291 Fax: 423-200-3300 www.usbank.com Ms. Meredith Campbell Branch Manager Financial Institution N Touch Wireless Cricket Wireless Authorized Dealer 4329 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy. Morristown, TN 37814 Phone: 423-616-0159 www.cricketwireless.com Ms. Glenda Pike, Territory Manager Cellular Services Cell Phones & Cellular Accessories International Calling Looking for a product or service?? Support the businesses who support our community through their Chamber investment. Don t forget to use our on line Membership Directory at www.morristownchamber.com YOUR CLIENT/CUSTOMER/SUPPLIER S NAME HERE If you know someone whose name should appear in this listing next month, please let us know. Call Pat Seaver Director of Sales and Marketing (423) 586-6382 membership@morristownchamber.com Tennessee Homegrown Tomatoes 220 Chahokia Drive Rutledge, TN 37861 Phone: 865-828-8316 Fax: 865-828-3199 www.facebook.com/ tennesseehomegrowntomatoes Mr. Steve Longmire, Owner Tomatoes and Vegetables Plants-Bedding and Hanging Baskets Like Us On Facebook! 8
Congratulations August Ambassador of the Month! Congratulations 2nd Qtr. Ambassador of the Quarter! Josh Smith State Farm Insurance, Jim Pope Agency Julia Quick Fountain Plaza Pharmacy Featured Gold Star Members The Chamber boasts over 55 member businesses designated as Gold Star Members. Each month we are proud to feature, on a rotating basis, three of these special investors in our Chamber! www.jordantaylorhomefurnishings.com www.littledutchrestaurant.com www.citizentribune.com The Gold Star designation is for members who support the Mission and Program of Work of the Chamber through increased financial investment. Gold Star Members receive special recognitions and benefits throughout the year in return for their increased investment. If your company would like more information on becoming a Gold Star Member, please contact Pat Seaver, 423.586.6382 or membership@morristownchamber.com 9
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Tuesday, August 8 Ribbon Cutting Hamblen County Democratic Party 910 West Main Street Thursday, August 10 Membership Breakfast Planet Fitness 2550 East Morris Blvd. College Square Mall 4:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Monday, August 14 12:30 p.m. Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center 609 McFarland Street, Suite A Wednesday, August 16 Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting N-Touch Wireless, Inc. Cricket Wireless Authorized Dealer 4329 West Andrew Johnson Hwy. Thursday, August 17 30th Anniversary Celebration M.A.T.S, Inc. 733 West Main Street Friday, August 18 Ribbon Cutting Morristown Farmers Market 130 West Morris Blvd. Monday, August 21 Lunch & Learn Employment Law Update Presented by Wimberly Lawson, Wright, Daves & Jones, PLLC Chamber Board Room 1:00 p.m. 12 Noon 11:00 a.m. 12 Noon Tuesday, August 22 10:30 a.m. Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Freddy s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 140 Hatfield Drive, Suite 101 Thursday, August 24 Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Southern Care Veterinary Hospital 3411 East Andrew Johnson Hwy. Friday, August 25 New Member Orientation Chamber Board Room, 825 West First North St. 9:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Thursday, September 7 11:00 a.m. Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Franklin American Mortgage Company 4060 West Andrew Johnson Hwy. www.morristownchamber.com Aundrea Wilcox, MBA KOSBE Executive Director 10 Times Available for Counseling Sessions at the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce For appointment times call (423) 392-8825