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August E-Newsletter Over a Century of Service!
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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, gradu-
ates 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 oppor-
tunities 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 ses-
sions 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.
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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 in-
terned 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 col-
lege 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 stu-
dents that will lead this community into the fu-
ture.
Leadership Morristown Class of 2017
Mark Bacon Morristown Utility System/Fibernet
Lise Bender Girls Incorporated of Hamblen County
Garth Brown Colortech, Inc.
Chuck Carter Hamblen County Dept. of Education
Susanne Cox Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Beth Farrow Helen Ross McNabb Morristown Center
Rob Feldman Meredith, Elkins & Feldman, PLLC
Stan Harville HC*Excell
Becky Hodge Morristown’s First Fire Truck
Rhonda Krenzer ReMax Real Estate Ten
Mattea McCann Team Technologies
Deb Miksa HC*Excell
Steve Neilson City of Morristown
Adam Newsom Morristown Hamblen HealthCare System/Covenant Health
Candi Reed Team Technologies
Shelly Shropshire Morristown Hamblen Library
Angi Smith Walters State Community College
Catherine Williams SunTrust Bank
Sarah Wisecarver Morristown Housing Authority
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The Chamber is so thankful for our supportive membership base. We recognize that our or-
ganization 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 Com-
merce. 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 present-
ing 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
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Elwood Staffing 1601 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy Morristown, TN 37814 Email: [email protected]
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 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
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
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 [email protected]
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Looking for a product or
service??
Support the businesses who support
our community through their Cham-
ber investment. Don’t forget to use
our on line Membership Directory at
www.morristownchamber.com
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Congratulations
August Ambassador of the Month!
Congratulations
2nd Qtr. Ambassador of the Quarter!
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!
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 con-tact Pat Seaver, 423.586.6382 or [email protected]
Featured Gold Star Members
www.citizentribune.com
Julia Quick Fountain Plaza Pharmacy
www.jordantaylorhomefurnishings.com
Josh Smith State Farm Insurance, Jim Pope Agency
www.littledutchrestaurant.com
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Tuesday, August 8 4:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting — Hamblen County Democratic Party
910 West Main Street
Thursday, August 10 7:30 a.m.
Membership Breakfast — Planet Fitness 2550 East Morris Blvd.—College Square Mall
Monday, August 14 12:30 p.m.
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting — Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center
609 McFarland Street, Suite A
Wednesday, August 16 1:00 p.m.
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting — N-Touch Wireless, Inc.
Cricket Wireless Authorized Dealer
4329 West Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Thursday, August 17 12 Noon
30th Anniversary Celebration — M.A.T.S, Inc. 733 West Main Street
Friday, August 18 11:00 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting — Morristown Farmers Market
130 West Morris Blvd.
Monday, August 21 12 Noon
Lunch & Learn — Employment Law Update
Presented by Wimberly Lawson, Wright, Daves & Jones, PLLC Chamber Board Room
Tuesday, August 22 10:30 a.m.
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting — Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 140 Hatfield Drive, Suite 101
Thursday, August 24 9:00 a.m.
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting — Southern Care Veterinary Hospital 3411 East Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Friday, August 25 8:30 a.m.
New Member Orientation
Chamber Board Room, 825 West First North St.
Thursday, September 7 11:00 a.m.
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting — Franklin American Mortgage Company
4060 West Andrew Johnson Hwy.
www.morristownchamber.com
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Aundrea Wilcox, MBA KOSBE Executive Director
Times Available for Counseling Sessions
at the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce
For appointment times call (423) 392-8825