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April 2016 Vol. 16, No. 4Community Partners
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Table of Contents1 – Chamber Hosts Job Fair Member Focus2 – Partners in the News LBMC Seminar3 – Chamber Calendar Welcome New Members! Member Renewals Economic Indicators United Way Seminar Business Seminars4 – Chamber at Work5 – Chamber at Work6 – Student Industry Tours New Ambassador7 – Members in the News8 – Community Partners
As a Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, I help manage assets for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, chari-table organizations and businesses. Through a long-term investment approach, I help clients develop and implement strategies for building wealth and realizing their goals. My mission is to provide objective and timely fi nancial advice and guidance - with the highest level of professional service - in building and preserving wealth for my clients.
I have been working in the fi nancial services industry since 2006 with Wachovia Bank, VALIC, and Regions Bank, before joining Wells Fargo Ad-visors. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Berry College. With an emphasis on continuing educa-tion, I have also earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) practitioner designation from the College for Financial
Planning. For this designation, I had to complete approved educational programs, pass rigorous examinations and meet stringent experience requirements.
Wells Fargo Advisors is a non-bank affi liate of Wells Fargo & Company, one of the nation’s largest, strongest and most
respected fi nancial institutions. In business since 1852 and named on Fortune maga-zine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list for 2011, 2012 and 2013, Wells Fargo is known and respected for its responsible stewardship of its clients’ assets.
I have been a member of the chamber since the beginning of 2015. Since then I have developed many relationships through
networking coffees and serving on committees. These expo-sures have been a great asset to help me continue to grow my business in the Anderson County area.
Member Focus: Wells Fargo Advisors – Jay Birkbeck
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Chamber To Host Job FairThe Anderson County Chamber of Com-
merce will host a Job Fair to recruit employ-ees for our local businesses and industries on Thursday, April 28, 3 – 7 p.m., New Hope Center, 602 Scarboro Rd., Oak Ridge. This one-day event allows job seekers to con-nect face-to-face with local businesses and industries seeking employees.
Job Fair exhibitors to date include: Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, The Carlstar Group, Clayton Homes, Consolidated Nucle-ar Security (Y-12), Denso, Eagle Bend Man-ufacturing, Emory Valley Center, Express Employment Professionals, Health Markets, King University, Oak Ridge Associated Uni-versities, Randstad, Sitel, SL Tennessee, Temp Systems and Tennessee College of Applied Technology.
Attendees may be able to submit resumes, complete applications, schedule interviews and make contacts for future job openings. Free admission and free parking.
Space is available for employers seeking employees. An 8 x 8 space with 6 ft. table, 2 chairs will be provided. Rooms will be available for on-the-spot interviews. Early Registration: Chamber Members - $100, Non-Chamber Members -$150. After April 1 Registration: Chamber Members $150, Non-Chamber Members - $200. ($50 may be applied to Chamber membership).
For a registration form or for more infor-mation contact the Anderson County Cham-ber of Commerce at 865-457-2559, email: [email protected],or visit: www.andersoncountychamber.org.
LBMC Technology Solutions has been selected as a member of Bob Scott’s VAR Stars of 2015, a group of 100 organiza-tions honored for their accomplishments in the fi eld of midmarket fi nancial soft-ware.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education’s Facilities and Transportation De-partment offi ce building, managed by ORAU, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR® certifi cation, which signifi es that this building, located off Bethel Valley Road in Oak Ridge, performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy effi ciency and meets strict energy-effi ciency performance levels set by the EPA.
On Wednesday, March 16, American Employer Group (AEG) celebrated the grand opening of their new offi ce location with a ribbon cutting ceremony. In attendance were members of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and local
community leaders.In January 2016, AEG moved 90+ employees from Oak
Ridge to their new location at 439 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd. AEG continues to add to its staff and plans on more expansion in the near future.
AEG is a professional employer organization which spe-cializes in a wide-range of business solutions, including Human Resources, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Payroll, Benefi ts Administration, ACA Compliance, and Risk Management.
William M. Arowood, President of AEG, started the company in 2009 out of a desire to help business owners fi nd ways to reduce their overall business costs and increase their annual revenue. Today, the company services over 600 clients across the county.
Other members of AEG’s management team include Anne Heath as Vice President of Operations and Finance, Brandon Martin as Vice President of Business Development, Tim Knight as Director of Operations, and Michelle Lacy as Director of Human Resources.
Pictured receiving their Community Partner Plaque from Chamber President Rick Mer-edith, Brandon Martin, along with Tim Knight and Michelle Lacy.
To learn more about the company, visit their website at www.aegpeo.com. Please see Ribbon Cutting on Page 4.
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Senator Randy McNally won the National Asso-ciation of Secretaries of State’s (NASS) Medallion Award for his fiscal man-agement of Tennessee and his support of public.
ORNL included in a consortium that has been awarded $25 million NNSA grant. The Depart-ment of Energy’s Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced a grant award of $25 million to University of California, Berkley-led consortium of eight universities for research and development in nuclear science and se-curity.
The City of Rocky Top has announced that they have settled the lawsuit with the copyright holders of the popular song and the company who spurred on the city’s name change has announced they too have reached an agree-ment with the House of Bryant.
Mortgage Investors Group, Lisa Wiles, was named the Mortgage Banker of the Year and earned the Platinum Award and President’s Club status by the Knox-
ville Mortgage Bankers Association. Platinum Award and President’s Club status recipients Chris White,Kim Martin; Norma Shelton received the Platinum Award. Gold Award Recipients were Debbie Windisch, Donna Crye, Autumn Lane, Gary Sturm, Kristin Aboue-lata and Tandy Shuler. Silver Award recipients included John Bruington, Scott Worley, Jennifer Torgeson, Samantha Knight and Jeff Sea-graves. Bronze Award recipients included Lorie Jaynes, Shannon Ochil-tree, Kim Swann, Fred Wright, Robert Carter, Mike Sutton, Debbie Hill, John Parish, and Debo-rah Stroud, Vicki Wil-liams, Jeannie Sidwell and Darren Poppen.
ORNL Federal Credit Union, Knoxville Mort-gage Bankers Association awarded Travis Morrow and Bridget Mounger the Silver Award.
Clayton Homes buys New York-based mobile home retailer G & I.
Anderson County Health Department has earned Interest Level Recognition
in the Annual Excellence in Tennessee recognition program administrated by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE).
Don Edens has joined Techmer ES as emerging market manager.
Bart McFadden has joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley as President and CEO.
Angela Farmer opened First Lady Specialty Shop for Women in the Cancer Center of North Knoxville Medical Center.
ORNL Federal Credit Union (FCU) has ap-pointed Chris Boler as the president of its Credit Union Service Organiza-tion, CU Community, LLC (CUC).
Ed Curtis has been pro-moted to CEO of Summit View Medical Group.
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, hosted 150 female high school students from five area schools as part of Intro-duce a Girl to Engineering in early March.
MEMBERSMEMBERS IN THE IN THE
NEWSNEWS
PARTNERS IN THE NEWS
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Call to be placed on our waiting list
Community Trust Bank, Inc. announces the promotion of Rhonda Longmire to President for the LaFollette market. She was previously a Senior Vice President and Senior Market Lender.
Methodist Medical Center’s President and CAO Mike Belbeck has been promoted to Ex-ecutive Vice President of Covenant Health.
Jeremy Biggs has been named President and CAO be-ginning April 1.
Regions Bank has added Tim Ferraris as a Trust Advi-sor for the southwest Knoxville market, Roane and Cum-berland counties.
Tennova Healthcare has named Clyde Wood as Chief Executive Offi cer of North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, effective March 14. Mr. Wood has been serving as Chief Execu-
tive Offi cer at Lakeway Regional Hospital in Morristown since February 2013.
Tennova Healthcare recently became a statewide network by adding fi ve new hos-pitals: Tennova Healthcare – Jamestown,
Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville, Tennova Healthcare – Harton, Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon and Tennova Healthcare – Shelbyville. Tennova is one of the largest healthcare systems in the Volunteer State with 17 hos-pitals and more than 100 physician clinics.
Tennova Healthcare vice president of external relations Jerry Askew has been named to the Board of Commissioners for Knoxville Utilities Board.
Tennova Healthcare has reached a new agreement with UnitedHealthcare to provide in-network access to six hospitals in East Tennessee and their services, whether elective or emergency.
Enrichment Federal Credit Union has promoted Craig Pe-ters to President and CEO effective April 1. Previously Ex-ecutive Vice President, Peters replaces M. Wayne Hope, who is retiring.
Rogers Group has renewed their Chamber Community Partnership at the Bronze level. Thanks Rogers!!
Michael Dunn Center celebrated their 45th Anni-versary. The Center began serving people with dis-abilities on March 8, 1971.
Helping Hands of Hope Thrift Store will be holding their 3rd Anniversary Cele-bration, April 14, 8:00-9:30 AM, 841-4 Clinch Avenue, Clinton.
NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge has earned Inter-est Level Recognition in the Annual Excellence in Tennessee recognition pro-gram administrated by the Tennessee Center for Per-formance Excellence.
Five Star Food Service, a Tennessee based company announced the opening of their 500th micro-market location.
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865 457 1133
• Accent Furnishings • Accessories
• Florals • Garden Accessories • Pictures• Plaques
The Anderson County Chamber of Com-merce welcomes An-drew K. Lowe, LBMC, who will present a seminar “The Ben-efi ts of Knowing the Value of Your Busi-ness” scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber offi ce.
Many business owners think that the only time they need to know the value of their business is right before they sell it. Unfor-
tunately, this line of thinking often leaves owners with less money in their pockets after the sale. Strategic planning with the Company’s value in mind can pay huge divi-dends for owners.
Join us on April 27th as LBMC’s Andrew K. Lowe discusses the “The Benefi ts of Knowing the Value of Your Business.” Mr. Lowe serves as the head of the Valuation, Litigation & Business Transition Services Group in LBMC’s Knoxville offi ce. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser with the Ameri-can Society of Appraisers and a Master Ana-lyst in Financial Forensics with the National Association of Valuators and Analysts.
MEMBER SEMINAR The Benefi ts of Knowing the Value of Your Business
Lowe
Lunch will be provid-ed by LBMC. Limited number of seats avail-able. Reserve your space for this valuable presentation by Tues-day, April 26th. Call the Chamber at 865-457-2559 or email: [email protected] to reserve.
Free to Chamber members - $10 for non-Chamber mem-bers.
Biggs Belbeck
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Loudon Co. Fence CompanyConstruction/ Home Improvements
Jeff Jones5482 Highway 321 North
Lenoir City, TN 37771(865) 988-9935
www.lcfence.com
Norris Area Community FoundationCharitable/ Community Organization
Jim Hayes and Trudy HughesP.O. Box 1089
Norris, TN 37828(865) 494-7502
www.easttennesseefoundation.org
Rocky Top ClinicHealth Care/ Medicine
Marty Layman224 South Main Street, Ste. 3
Rocky Top, TN 37769(865) 630-1648
www.rockytopclinic.com
Summit View of Rocky TopHealth Care/ Medicine
Marty Layman224 South Main Street, Ste. 3
Rocky Top, TN 37769(865) 630-1648
www.rockytopclinic.com
Timely TopicsNon-Profi t/ Community Organization
Deborah Jenkins204 Westwood Dr.Clinton, TN 37716(865) 457-9183
Individual Members
Elenora E. EdwardsP.O. Box 502
Clinton, TN 37717
Betty Robbins Hollingsworth127 Redbud Dr.
Clinton, TN 37716(865) 463-8250
Joy O’ShellP.O. Box 383
Kingston, TN 37763(212) 256-1920
Welcome New Members!
APRILAPRILChamber CalendarChamber Calendar
Wednesday, April 6, 8 – 9:30 a.m.Ribbon Cutting – Pleasantly Essential
Chamber Offi ce, 457-2559, Breakfast and Demonstration
Thursday, April 7, 8- 9:30 a.m. Networking Coffee- Maurice’s
128 Tanner Place, Clinton, TN, 457-1280
Tuesday, April 12, 9- 10:00a.m.Small Business Start-up Seminar, Presented
by Jutta Bangs, TSBDCChamber Offi ce, Due to limited space RSVP
at 457-2559 or online
Friday, April 15, 8:30 – 1:00 p.m.Non-Profi t Seminar Series – “Fund Raising”
Hosted by SCORE and United Way, 483 - 8431
Due to limited space RSVP is required.
Wednesday, April 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Seminar – “The Entrepreneurial Equation”
Presented by Michael Ousley, Edward Jones Investments; Lunch available for $6
or bring your own!Chamber Offi ce, Due to limited space
RSVP to 457-2559 or online
Thursday, April 21, 8- 9:30 a.m. Networking Coffee- Ameriprise Financial Ser-
vices Inc. Keeton & Associates117 Charles Seivers Blvd., Clinton, 463-9484
Tuesday, April 21, 9- 10:00a.m.Small Business Planning Seminar, Presented
by Jutta Bangs, TSBDCChamber Offi ce, Due to limited space RSVP
at 457-2559 or online
Wednesday, April 27, 11:30- 1:00 p.m.Seminar - “The Benefi t of Knowing
The Value of Your Business”Presented by Andrew K. Lowe, LBMC;
Lunch will be provided.Chamber Offi ce, Due to limited space
RSVP to 457-2559 or online
Thursday, April 28, 3 – 7 p.m.Job Fair
New Hope Center, 602 Scarboro Rd. Oak RidgeFree Parking and Admission.
Bring your resume!
Economic IndicatorsFebruary
New Business Licenses Issued - 26Building Permits Issued - 14
Unemployment – 4.9 (January)
Non-Profi t WorkshopSeminar Series
“Fund Raising”April 15, 2016
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Presented by SCORE and United WaySpace is limited, call 865.483.8431
or email: [email protected] reserve your spot!
SEMINARS Tuesday, April 12
9:00-11:00 Am“Small Business Start-Up”
Jutta Bangs, TSBDCChamber offi ceLimited Space
RSVP to 865-457-2559
Thursday, April 219:00-11:00 Am
“Small Business Planning”Jutta Bangs, TSBDC
Chamber offi ceLimited Space
RSVP to 865-457-2559
Thank you for your Renewal!
Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, Inc.Anderson County Health Department
Boys & Girls Clubs of TN ValleyBristol Park Apartments
Citizens First BankExpress Employment Professionals
Hoskins in the FlatMeadowview Senior LivingMorning Pointe of ClintonMortgage Investors Group
Mortgage OptionsOral & Maxillofacial Surgical Specialist, P.C.
Pizza Hut-ClintonPizza Hut-Oak Ridge
R & S LogisticsResource MFG
Shawmut CorporationStardust Marina
Summit Medical Group & Express Clinic -? Oak Ridge
The Antique Merchants Guild of ClintonThe McKameys Inc.
Thermocopy of Tennessee
IndividualsRepresentative John Ragan
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The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce wel-comes member Michael Ousley, AAMS?, who will present a free seminar “The Entrepreneurial Equation-scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber offi ce.
The Entrepreneurial Equa-tion seminar is designed to help small-business own-ers understand the fi nancial strategies and tools available to help run their business more effectively. Topics in-clude:
• Various banking, retire-ment plan and insurance op-tions
• Valuable strategies that can help you create value outside your business
• Strategies for building, creating value and protect-
ing your business Michael is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones
Investments in Clinton. Edward Jones was recently awarded the prestigious J.D. Power President? Award recognizing its commitment to excellence in client and fi nancial satisfaction. The award is presented periodi-cally and recognizes companies demonstrating dedi-cation, commitment and sustained improvement in serving customers. During the 40-year history of J.D. Power, only 11 companies have previously received the award.
Lunch will be available for $6 or you may bring your own. Limited number of seats available. Reserve your space for this valuable presentation by Tuesday, April 19th. Call the Chamber at 865-457-2559 or email: [email protected] to reserve. You can register online by going to www.andersoncounty-chamber.org, click on the event and register.
Free to Chamber members - $10 for non-Chamber members.
Ousley
MEMBER SEMINAR
Techmer PM, in partnership with the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, hosted a plant tour for Anderson County GEAR UP students and their English teacher Duncan Coble. The students will participate in an ongoing project with Techmer to utilize writing skills learned in the classroom to complete practice applications. These real world experiences enhance the Anderson County Schools GEAR UP and Chamber Workforce Development Committee’s objective to enable students to be college and career ready.
Student Industry VisitsThe Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Education Workforce Development Committee in collaboration with Anderson County, Campbell County, Clinton and Oak Ridge High
Schools hosted Student Industry Tours for 22 students on February 23. Industry visits were made to Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, Inc., Eagle Bend Manufacturing, Inc. and SL Tennessee, LLC, where the students were introduced to the world of Tier 1 automotive parts manufacturers and opportunities for future employment.
Jack Spangler, HR Manager for Eagle Bend Manufacturing, Inc., reviewed the history of Magna from founder Frank Stronach to today, products manufactured and their importance, and ex-plained the employment opportunities and training necessary to apply for these opportunities. Eagle Bend is undergoing an ex-pansion that will add an additional 150,000 square feet and 188 employees. Students also toured the facility witnessing fi rst-hand the manufacturing process. Rusty Wallace Chevrolet provided a 2016 Honda Pilot for students to visualize the fi nished product.
Aisin Automotive Plant Manager Steve Barnes and staff pose with students at the end of the Aisin facility tour. Barnes and staff reviewed employment opportunities at Aisin as well as training and skills needed. Aisin manufactures engine components and currently employs 720 and will add an additional 70 to the work-force. The AISIN Group, of which AISIN Automotive Casting TN is a member, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and 11 years in Clinton. Fox Toyota provided a 2016 Toyota Camry, highlighting the products that Aisin manufactures.
Scott Laska, Plant Manager for SL Tennessee toured students through the headlamp facility, explained employment opportu-nities and reviewed skills needed to apply for employment. SL currently has 1100 employees and will add an additional 500 em-ployees in the next 5 years. SL also manufactures tail lamps and gear shifts. SL recently completed a 250,000 square foot build-ing for the tail lamp facility. SL is an award winning supplier to General Motors. Laska and the students paused to check out the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu provided by Rusty Wallace Chevrolet.
The benefi ts of putting banking, retirement and insurance tools to work to build and protect your business.
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Ribbon Cutting
American Employer GroupAmerican Employer Group staff, along with members of the Anderson County Chamber
of Commerce and the local community celebrated the grand opening of the business’s new location at 439 S. Charles Seivers Blvd, Clinton on March 16 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. With their move, AEG brings 90+ new jobs to Clinton, TN.
HR Luncheon Coffee
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Morning PointeThe Anderson County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Tennessee Department of Labor
and Workforce Development’s Assistant Administrator of Unemployment Insurance Carl Atkinson and Director of Customer Service Jann Dower for a lunch and learn to inform local employers of a new system initiative at the Hollingsworth Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Information was provided to employers outlining easier accessibility to the Unemployment Insurance system, which will help save time and money, while promising to be user-friendly and effi cient.
Chamber Networking Coffee hosted by Morning Pointe of Clinton. Regional Vice Presi-dent, Interim Director, Pat Caron and her team provided delicious breakfast items, informa-tion and tours of their senior living retirement community. Morning Pointe specializes in as-sisted living and alzheimer’s memory care. For more information visit www.morningpointe.com or call for a tour 865-457-4005.
Breakfast
Breakfast with the LegislatorsBreakfast with the Legislators provided an opportunity for Chamber and community
members to hear from Senator Randy McNally, Representatives John Ragan and Den-nis Powers. The Chamber also facilitated a time for questions and to voice opinions on upcoming legislation and House and Senate committee activities affecting Anderson County.
(865) 426-2822
www.PowellClinch.com
Chamber President Rick Meredith and Executive Vice President Ja-net Hawkins attended fi rst year of Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) Institute at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN in March. TCCE was organized to enhance the professional growth and development of Chamber executives, staff, and volunteers in the State of Tennessee. TCCE Institute is a two-year program.
Youth Leadership Anderson County visited the State Capitol for State Government Day on March 9, touring the State Capitol and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The class also witnessed a Senate Session and partici-pated in a Mock Session with State Senator Randy McNally, Rep. John Ragan and Rep. Dennis Powers. Peoples Bank of the South participated as a lunch sponsor. The class posed for a photo with Governor Bill Haslam, Senator McNally, Rep. Ragan and Rep. Pow-ers. Youth Leadership Anderson County is a program of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce consisting of sophomores, ju-niors and seniors from Anderson County and Clinton High Schools. Applications are now being received for the 2016-2017 class. For more information, contact the Chamber or a high school counselor.
Leadership Anderson County enjoyed two days in Nashville learning about State gov-ernment. The schedule included tours of the Capitol and Supreme Court buildings, atten-dance at committee meetings and sessions with local legislators and members of the Governor’s staff. We are grateful to Senator Randy McNally, Representative John Ragan and their staff for their assistance in coordi-nating such an educational and informative trip. Tennessee Chamber of
Commerce Executives
Youth Leadership Anderson County
Leadership State Government Trip
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Ribbon Cutting
American Employer GroupAmerican Employer Group staff, along with members of the Anderson County Chamber
of Commerce and the local community celebrated the grand opening of the business’s new location at 439 S. Charles Seivers Blvd, Clinton on March 16 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. With their move, AEG brings 90+ new jobs to Clinton, TN.
HR Luncheon Coffee
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Morning PointeThe Anderson County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Tennessee Department of Labor
and Workforce Development’s Assistant Administrator of Unemployment Insurance Carl Atkinson and Director of Customer Service Jann Dower for a lunch and learn to inform local employers of a new system initiative at the Hollingsworth Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Information was provided to employers outlining easier accessibility to the Unemployment Insurance system, which will help save time and money, while promising to be user-friendly and effi cient.
Chamber Networking Coffee hosted by Morning Pointe of Clinton. Regional Vice Presi-dent, Interim Director, Pat Caron and her team provided delicious breakfast items, informa-tion and tours of their senior living retirement community. Morning Pointe specializes in as-sisted living and alzheimer’s memory care. For more information visit www.morningpointe.com or call for a tour 865-457-4005.
Breakfast
Breakfast with the LegislatorsBreakfast with the Legislators provided an opportunity for Chamber and community
members to hear from Senator Randy McNally, Representatives John Ragan and Den-nis Powers. The Chamber also facilitated a time for questions and to voice opinions on upcoming legislation and House and Senate committee activities affecting Anderson County.
(865) 426-2822
www.PowellClinch.com
Chamber President Rick Meredith and Executive Vice President Ja-net Hawkins attended fi rst year of Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) Institute at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN in March. TCCE was organized to enhance the professional growth and development of Chamber executives, staff, and volunteers in the State of Tennessee. TCCE Institute is a two-year program.
Youth Leadership Anderson County visited the State Capitol for State Government Day on March 9, touring the State Capitol and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The class also witnessed a Senate Session and partici-pated in a Mock Session with State Senator Randy McNally, Rep. John Ragan and Rep. Dennis Powers. Peoples Bank of the South participated as a lunch sponsor. The class posed for a photo with Governor Bill Haslam, Senator McNally, Rep. Ragan and Rep. Pow-ers. Youth Leadership Anderson County is a program of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce consisting of sophomores, ju-niors and seniors from Anderson County and Clinton High Schools. Applications are now being received for the 2016-2017 class. For more information, contact the Chamber or a high school counselor.
Leadership Anderson County enjoyed two days in Nashville learning about State gov-ernment. The schedule included tours of the Capitol and Supreme Court buildings, atten-dance at committee meetings and sessions with local legislators and members of the Governor’s staff. We are grateful to Senator Randy McNally, Representative John Ragan and their staff for their assistance in coordi-nating such an educational and informative trip. Tennessee Chamber of
Commerce Executives
Youth Leadership Anderson County
Leadership State Government Trip
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Loudon Co. Fence CompanyConstruction/ Home Improvements
Jeff Jones5482 Highway 321 North
Lenoir City, TN 37771(865) 988-9935
www.lcfence.com
Norris Area Community FoundationCharitable/ Community Organization
Jim Hayes and Trudy HughesP.O. Box 1089
Norris, TN 37828(865) 494-7502
www.easttennesseefoundation.org
Rocky Top ClinicHealth Care/ Medicine
Marty Layman224 South Main Street, Ste. 3
Rocky Top, TN 37769(865) 630-1648
www.rockytopclinic.com
Summit View of Rocky TopHealth Care/ Medicine
Marty Layman224 South Main Street, Ste. 3
Rocky Top, TN 37769(865) 630-1648
www.rockytopclinic.com
Timely TopicsNon-Profi t/ Community Organization
Deborah Jenkins204 Westwood Dr.Clinton, TN 37716(865) 457-9183
Individual Members
Elenora E. EdwardsP.O. Box 502
Clinton, TN 37717
Betty Robbins Hollingsworth127 Redbud Dr.
Clinton, TN 37716(865) 463-8250
Joy O’ShellP.O. Box 383
Kingston, TN 37763(212) 256-1920
Welcome New Members!
APRILAPRILChamber CalendarChamber Calendar
Wednesday, April 6, 8 – 9:30 a.m.Ribbon Cutting – Pleasantly Essential
Chamber Offi ce, 457-2559, Breakfast and Demonstration
Thursday, April 7, 8- 9:30 a.m. Networking Coffee- Maurice’s
128 Tanner Place, Clinton, TN, 457-1280
Tuesday, April 12, 9- 10:00a.m.Small Business Start-up Seminar, Presented
by Jutta Bangs, TSBDCChamber Offi ce, Due to limited space RSVP
at 457-2559 or online
Friday, April 15, 8:30 – 1:00 p.m.Non-Profi t Seminar Series – “Fund Raising”
Hosted by SCORE and United Way, 483 - 8431
Due to limited space RSVP is required.
Wednesday, April 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Seminar – “The Entrepreneurial Equation”
Presented by Michael Ousley, Edward Jones Investments; Lunch available for $6
or bring your own!Chamber Offi ce, Due to limited space
RSVP to 457-2559 or online
Thursday, April 21, 8- 9:30 a.m. Networking Coffee- Ameriprise Financial Ser-
vices Inc. Keeton & Associates117 Charles Seivers Blvd., Clinton, 463-9484
Tuesday, April 21, 9- 10:00a.m.Small Business Planning Seminar, Presented
by Jutta Bangs, TSBDCChamber Offi ce, Due to limited space RSVP
at 457-2559 or online
Wednesday, April 27, 11:30- 1:00 p.m.Seminar - “The Benefi t of Knowing
The Value of Your Business”Presented by Andrew K. Lowe, LBMC;
Lunch will be provided.Chamber Offi ce, Due to limited space
RSVP to 457-2559 or online
Thursday, April 28, 3 – 7 p.m.Job Fair
New Hope Center, 602 Scarboro Rd. Oak RidgeFree Parking and Admission.
Bring your resume!
Economic IndicatorsFebruary
New Business Licenses Issued - 26Building Permits Issued - 14
Unemployment – 4.9 (January)
Non-Profi t WorkshopSeminar Series
“Fund Raising”April 15, 2016
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Presented by SCORE and United WaySpace is limited, call 865.483.8431
or email: [email protected] reserve your spot!
SEMINARS Tuesday, April 12
9:00-11:00 Am“Small Business Start-Up”
Jutta Bangs, TSBDCChamber offi ceLimited Space
RSVP to 865-457-2559
Thursday, April 219:00-11:00 Am
“Small Business Planning”Jutta Bangs, TSBDC
Chamber offi ceLimited Space
RSVP to 865-457-2559
Thank you for your Renewal!
Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, Inc.Anderson County Health Department
Boys & Girls Clubs of TN ValleyBristol Park Apartments
Citizens First BankExpress Employment Professionals
Hoskins in the FlatMeadowview Senior LivingMorning Pointe of ClintonMortgage Investors Group
Mortgage OptionsOral & Maxillofacial Surgical Specialist, P.C.
Pizza Hut-ClintonPizza Hut-Oak Ridge
R & S LogisticsResource MFG
Shawmut CorporationStardust Marina
Summit Medical Group & Express Clinic -? Oak Ridge
The Antique Merchants Guild of ClintonThe McKameys Inc.
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The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce wel-comes member Michael Ousley, AAMS?, who will present a free seminar “The Entrepreneurial Equation-scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber offi ce.
The Entrepreneurial Equa-tion seminar is designed to help small-business own-ers understand the fi nancial strategies and tools available to help run their business more effectively. Topics in-clude:
• Various banking, retire-ment plan and insurance op-tions
• Valuable strategies that can help you create value outside your business
• Strategies for building, creating value and protect-
ing your business Michael is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones
Investments in Clinton. Edward Jones was recently awarded the prestigious J.D. Power President? Award recognizing its commitment to excellence in client and fi nancial satisfaction. The award is presented periodi-cally and recognizes companies demonstrating dedi-cation, commitment and sustained improvement in serving customers. During the 40-year history of J.D. Power, only 11 companies have previously received the award.
Lunch will be available for $6 or you may bring your own. Limited number of seats available. Reserve your space for this valuable presentation by Tuesday, April 19th. Call the Chamber at 865-457-2559 or email: [email protected] to reserve. You can register online by going to www.andersoncounty-chamber.org, click on the event and register.
Free to Chamber members - $10 for non-Chamber members.
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Techmer PM, in partnership with the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, hosted a plant tour for Anderson County GEAR UP students and their English teacher Duncan Coble. The students will participate in an ongoing project with Techmer to utilize writing skills learned in the classroom to complete practice applications. These real world experiences enhance the Anderson County Schools GEAR UP and Chamber Workforce Development Committee’s objective to enable students to be college and career ready.
Student Industry VisitsThe Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Education Workforce Development Committee in collaboration with Anderson County, Campbell County, Clinton and Oak Ridge High
Schools hosted Student Industry Tours for 22 students on February 23. Industry visits were made to Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, Inc., Eagle Bend Manufacturing, Inc. and SL Tennessee, LLC, where the students were introduced to the world of Tier 1 automotive parts manufacturers and opportunities for future employment.
Jack Spangler, HR Manager for Eagle Bend Manufacturing, Inc., reviewed the history of Magna from founder Frank Stronach to today, products manufactured and their importance, and ex-plained the employment opportunities and training necessary to apply for these opportunities. Eagle Bend is undergoing an ex-pansion that will add an additional 150,000 square feet and 188 employees. Students also toured the facility witnessing fi rst-hand the manufacturing process. Rusty Wallace Chevrolet provided a 2016 Honda Pilot for students to visualize the fi nished product.
Aisin Automotive Plant Manager Steve Barnes and staff pose with students at the end of the Aisin facility tour. Barnes and staff reviewed employment opportunities at Aisin as well as training and skills needed. Aisin manufactures engine components and currently employs 720 and will add an additional 70 to the work-force. The AISIN Group, of which AISIN Automotive Casting TN is a member, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and 11 years in Clinton. Fox Toyota provided a 2016 Toyota Camry, highlighting the products that Aisin manufactures.
Scott Laska, Plant Manager for SL Tennessee toured students through the headlamp facility, explained employment opportu-nities and reviewed skills needed to apply for employment. SL currently has 1100 employees and will add an additional 500 em-ployees in the next 5 years. SL also manufactures tail lamps and gear shifts. SL recently completed a 250,000 square foot build-ing for the tail lamp facility. SL is an award winning supplier to General Motors. Laska and the students paused to check out the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu provided by Rusty Wallace Chevrolet.
The benefi ts of putting banking, retirement and insurance tools to work to build and protect your business.
LBMC Technology Solutions has been selected as a member of Bob Scott’s VAR Stars of 2015, a group of 100 organiza-tions honored for their accomplishments in the fi eld of midmarket fi nancial soft-ware.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education’s Facilities and Transportation De-partment offi ce building, managed by ORAU, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR® certifi cation, which signifi es that this building, located off Bethel Valley Road in Oak Ridge, performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy effi ciency and meets strict energy-effi ciency performance levels set by the EPA.
On Wednesday, March 16, American Employer Group (AEG) celebrated the grand opening of their new offi ce location with a ribbon cutting ceremony. In attendance were members of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and local
community leaders.In January 2016, AEG moved 90+ employees from Oak
Ridge to their new location at 439 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd. AEG continues to add to its staff and plans on more expansion in the near future.
AEG is a professional employer organization which spe-cializes in a wide-range of business solutions, including Human Resources, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Payroll, Benefi ts Administration, ACA Compliance, and Risk Management.
William M. Arowood, President of AEG, started the company in 2009 out of a desire to help business owners fi nd ways to reduce their overall business costs and increase their annual revenue. Today, the company services over 600 clients across the county.
Other members of AEG’s management team include Anne Heath as Vice President of Operations and Finance, Brandon Martin as Vice President of Business Development, Tim Knight as Director of Operations, and Michelle Lacy as Director of Human Resources.
Pictured receiving their Community Partner Plaque from Chamber President Rick Mer-edith, Brandon Martin, along with Tim Knight and Michelle Lacy.
To learn more about the company, visit their website at www.aegpeo.com. Please see Ribbon Cutting on Page 4.
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Senator Randy McNally won the National Asso-ciation of Secretaries of State’s (NASS) Medallion Award for his fiscal man-agement of Tennessee and his support of public.
ORNL included in a consortium that has been awarded $25 million NNSA grant. The Depart-ment of Energy’s Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced a grant award of $25 million to University of California, Berkley-led consortium of eight universities for research and development in nuclear science and se-curity.
The City of Rocky Top has announced that they have settled the lawsuit with the copyright holders of the popular song and the company who spurred on the city’s name change has announced they too have reached an agree-ment with the House of Bryant.
Mortgage Investors Group, Lisa Wiles, was named the Mortgage Banker of the Year and earned the Platinum Award and President’s Club status by the Knox-
ville Mortgage Bankers Association. Platinum Award and President’s Club status recipients Chris White,Kim Martin; Norma Shelton received the Platinum Award. Gold Award Recipients were Debbie Windisch, Donna Crye, Autumn Lane, Gary Sturm, Kristin Aboue-lata and Tandy Shuler. Silver Award recipients included John Bruington, Scott Worley, Jennifer Torgeson, Samantha Knight and Jeff Sea-graves. Bronze Award recipients included Lorie Jaynes, Shannon Ochil-tree, Kim Swann, Fred Wright, Robert Carter, Mike Sutton, Debbie Hill, John Parish, and Debo-rah Stroud, Vicki Wil-liams, Jeannie Sidwell and Darren Poppen.
ORNL Federal Credit Union, Knoxville Mort-gage Bankers Association awarded Travis Morrow and Bridget Mounger the Silver Award.
Clayton Homes buys New York-based mobile home retailer G & I.
Anderson County Health Department has earned Interest Level Recognition
in the Annual Excellence in Tennessee recognition program administrated by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE).
Don Edens has joined Techmer ES as emerging market manager.
Bart McFadden has joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley as President and CEO.
Angela Farmer opened First Lady Specialty Shop for Women in the Cancer Center of North Knoxville Medical Center.
ORNL Federal Credit Union (FCU) has ap-pointed Chris Boler as the president of its Credit Union Service Organiza-tion, CU Community, LLC (CUC).
Ed Curtis has been pro-moted to CEO of Summit View Medical Group.
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, hosted 150 female high school students from five area schools as part of Intro-duce a Girl to Engineering in early March.
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Community Trust Bank, Inc. announces the promotion of Rhonda Longmire to President for the LaFollette market. She was previously a Senior Vice President and Senior Market Lender.
Methodist Medical Center’s President and CAO Mike Belbeck has been promoted to Ex-ecutive Vice President of Covenant Health.
Jeremy Biggs has been named President and CAO be-ginning April 1.
Regions Bank has added Tim Ferraris as a Trust Advi-sor for the southwest Knoxville market, Roane and Cum-berland counties.
Tennova Healthcare has named Clyde Wood as Chief Executive Offi cer of North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, effective March 14. Mr. Wood has been serving as Chief Execu-
tive Offi cer at Lakeway Regional Hospital in Morristown since February 2013.
Tennova Healthcare recently became a statewide network by adding fi ve new hos-pitals: Tennova Healthcare – Jamestown,
Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville, Tennova Healthcare – Harton, Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon and Tennova Healthcare – Shelbyville. Tennova is one of the largest healthcare systems in the Volunteer State with 17 hos-pitals and more than 100 physician clinics.
Tennova Healthcare vice president of external relations Jerry Askew has been named to the Board of Commissioners for Knoxville Utilities Board.
Tennova Healthcare has reached a new agreement with UnitedHealthcare to provide in-network access to six hospitals in East Tennessee and their services, whether elective or emergency.
Enrichment Federal Credit Union has promoted Craig Pe-ters to President and CEO effective April 1. Previously Ex-ecutive Vice President, Peters replaces M. Wayne Hope, who is retiring.
Rogers Group has renewed their Chamber Community Partnership at the Bronze level. Thanks Rogers!!
Michael Dunn Center celebrated their 45th Anni-versary. The Center began serving people with dis-abilities on March 8, 1971.
Helping Hands of Hope Thrift Store will be holding their 3rd Anniversary Cele-bration, April 14, 8:00-9:30 AM, 841-4 Clinch Avenue, Clinton.
NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge has earned Inter-est Level Recognition in the Annual Excellence in Tennessee recognition pro-gram administrated by the Tennessee Center for Per-formance Excellence.
Five Star Food Service, a Tennessee based company announced the opening of their 500th micro-market location.
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The Anderson County Chamber of Com-merce welcomes An-drew K. Lowe, LBMC, who will present a seminar “The Ben-efi ts of Knowing the Value of Your Busi-ness” scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber offi ce.
Many business owners think that the only time they need to know the value of their business is right before they sell it. Unfor-
tunately, this line of thinking often leaves owners with less money in their pockets after the sale. Strategic planning with the Company’s value in mind can pay huge divi-dends for owners.
Join us on April 27th as LBMC’s Andrew K. Lowe discusses the “The Benefi ts of Knowing the Value of Your Business.” Mr. Lowe serves as the head of the Valuation, Litigation & Business Transition Services Group in LBMC’s Knoxville offi ce. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser with the Ameri-can Society of Appraisers and a Master Ana-lyst in Financial Forensics with the National Association of Valuators and Analysts.
MEMBER SEMINAR The Benefi ts of Knowing the Value of Your Business
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Lunch will be provid-ed by LBMC. Limited number of seats avail-able. Reserve your space for this valuable presentation by Tues-day, April 26th. Call the Chamber at 865-457-2559 or email: [email protected] to reserve.
Free to Chamber members - $10 for non-Chamber mem-bers.
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Table of Contents1 – Chamber Hosts Job Fair Member Focus2 – Partners in the News LBMC Seminar3 – Chamber Calendar Welcome New Members! Member Renewals Economic Indicators United Way Seminar Business Seminars4 – Chamber at Work5 – Chamber at Work6 – Student Industry Tours New Ambassador7 – Members in the News8 – Community Partners
As a Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, I help manage assets for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, chari-table organizations and businesses. Through a long-term investment approach, I help clients develop and implement strategies for building wealth and realizing their goals. My mission is to provide objective and timely fi nancial advice and guidance - with the highest level of professional service - in building and preserving wealth for my clients.
I have been working in the fi nancial services industry since 2006 with Wachovia Bank, VALIC, and Regions Bank, before joining Wells Fargo Ad-visors. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Berry College. With an emphasis on continuing educa-tion, I have also earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) practitioner designation from the College for Financial
Planning. For this designation, I had to complete approved educational programs, pass rigorous examinations and meet stringent experience requirements.
Wells Fargo Advisors is a non-bank affi liate of Wells Fargo & Company, one of the nation’s largest, strongest and most
respected fi nancial institutions. In business since 1852 and named on Fortune maga-zine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list for 2011, 2012 and 2013, Wells Fargo is known and respected for its responsible stewardship of its clients’ assets.
I have been a member of the chamber since the beginning of 2015. Since then I have developed many relationships through
networking coffees and serving on committees. These expo-sures have been a great asset to help me continue to grow my business in the Anderson County area.
Member Focus: Wells Fargo Advisors – Jay Birkbeck
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Chamber To Host Job FairThe Anderson County Chamber of Com-
merce will host a Job Fair to recruit employ-ees for our local businesses and industries on Thursday, April 28, 3 – 7 p.m., New Hope Center, 602 Scarboro Rd., Oak Ridge. This one-day event allows job seekers to con-nect face-to-face with local businesses and industries seeking employees.
Job Fair exhibitors to date include: Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee, Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, The Carlstar Group, Clayton Homes, Consolidated Nucle-ar Security (Y-12), Denso, Eagle Bend Man-ufacturing, Emory Valley Center, Express Employment Professionals, Health Markets, King University, Oak Ridge Associated Uni-versities, Randstad, Sitel, SL Tennessee, Temp Systems and Tennessee College of Applied Technology.
Attendees may be able to submit resumes, complete applications, schedule interviews and make contacts for future job openings. Free admission and free parking.
Space is available for employers seeking employees. An 8 x 8 space with 6 ft. table, 2 chairs will be provided. Rooms will be available for on-the-spot interviews. Early Registration: Chamber Members - $100, Non-Chamber Members -$150. After April 1 Registration: Chamber Members $150, Non-Chamber Members - $200. ($50 may be applied to Chamber membership).
For a registration form or for more infor-mation contact the Anderson County Cham-ber of Commerce at 865-457-2559, email: [email protected],or visit: www.andersoncountychamber.org.