May 2012 Chamber Connection by Jackson Chamber

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2 Chamber Showcases Member Businesses at the "Still...Rocking the Chamber Business Expo" Excitement was in the air at the “Sill…Rocking the Chamber Business Expo” on Tuesday, May 1 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. More than 90 businesses participated as vendors, showcasing their products and/or services. Participants and attendees enjoyed networking, door prizes, food and rock-n-roll music. Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC and BancorpSouth were the presenting sponsors of the event.

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Upcoming Events, Staff Directory Promotions, Accomplishments & Special Recognition

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Member Spotlight

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New Members

Economic Indicators

Renewing Members Ribbon Cuttings & Openings

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Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce STAFF DIRECTORY 197 Auditorium Street Jackson, TN 38301 Phone: (731) 423-2200

Ryan Porter, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and General Counsel rporter@jacksontn.com

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Kyle Spurgeon, President/CEO kspurgeon@jacksontn.com

Judy Renshaw, Sr. Vice President, Business & Community Services jrenshaw@jacksontn.com

Tammy Boyd, Chief Administrative Officer tboyd@jacksontn.com

Megan Seals, Communications Coordinator mseals@jacksontn.com

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Lisa Cothran, Manager, Membership Development lcothran@jacksontn.com

Brandy Stutsman, Administrative Assistant, Business Services & West Tennessee Business Resource Center bstutsman@jacksontn.com

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Shirley Jones, Vice President, Public Affairs sajones@jacksontn.com Lori Nunnery, Executive Director, Convention & Visitors Bureau lnunnery@jacksontn.com Beth Parnell, Manager of Events bparnell@jacksontn.com Denise Perry, Receptionist dperry@jacksontn.com

Carolyn Vaughan, Membership Development Coordinator cvaughan@jacksontn.com Joyce Welch, Executive Assistant jwelch@jacksontn.com Mandy White, Vice President, Research & Economic Development mwhite@jacksontn.com

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 2012 WED

Chamber Member Orientation

8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., The Chamber, 197 Auditorium St. Event Details: Orientation is not only for new members, but for members who want to make the most of their membership as well. Find out about the many programs the Chamber offers and how you can be involved. A light breakfast will be served compliments of New Day Marketing Group & Hometown Connection. The orientation is free, but advanced registration is required. Contact: To register, e-mail Lisa Cothran or call at (731) 423-2200. Sponsored by New Day Marketing Group & Hometown Connection

June 2012 FRI

U40 Young Professionals Luncheon

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Business After Hours

5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The University of Memphis - Lambuth Campus, 705 Lambuth Blvd. Event Details: Network, exchange business cards and enjoy hors d’oeuvres at this monthly event. Business After Hours is the Chamber’s largest networking event. It is free to attend and advance registration is not required. Sponsored by The University of Memphis - Lambuth Campus. Catering provided by Premier Place Catering.

For more upcoming Chamber events, visit our Calendar of Events on our website at www. jacksontn.com.

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Coyote Blues Restaurant, 541 Wiley Parker Rd. Event Details: U40 is a group of professionals 40 years old and younger. Meeting every other month, U40 is comprised of lunch, networking and valuable insight from seasoned business leaders in and around the Jackson Community. Mike Keith, “Voice of the Titans,” will be the featured speaker. Contact: To register, contact Brandy Stutsman or call at (731) 423-2200. Sponsored by West Tennessee Healthcare, Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, Coyote Blues, ING Financial Advisors Steve Little and Brad Little, Murray Guard, Personnel Placements LLC and The University of Memphis Lambuth.

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PROMOTIONS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS & SPECIAL RECOGNITITONS Chamber Employee Graduates from Dale Carnegie Course Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Communications Coordinator Megan Seals graduated from the Dale Carnegie Training Course on Tuesday, May 8. Megan was awarded 4.2 Continuing Education Units by Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc., by completing the 12-week ABOVE: Megan Seals, course. She was also Communications Coorawarded the “Crashing dinator, poses after reThrough” and “Breaking ceiving her graduation Through” awards during certificate from Dale Carnegie & Associates, her training. Dale Carnegie Training Inc. emphasizes practical principles and processes by designing programs that offer people the knowledge, skills and practices they need to add value to their business. Connecting proven solutions with real-world challenges, Dale Carnegie Training is recognized internationally as the leader in bringing out the best in people.

LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY GRADUATES 2011-12 CLASS

The full 2011-12 class of forty graduated from Leadership University on Thursday, April 24. The event was held in the Carl Grant Events Center at Union University with over 150 attendees. Jeffery Lester, 2011-12 Leadership University Board President, served as the Master of Ceremonies. “We are extremely proud of each member in this class,” said Lester. “We are in good hands with future leaders like these leading our community forward.” The graduates are: Thomas Arbuckle II, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Anthony, Bankhead, South Side High School; ABOVE: 40 students graduated from the 2012 Leadership University class. La’Ciera Bass, University School of Jackson; Blake Callis, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Andreca Coman, JCM Academy of Medical Technology; Brookelyn Conner, South Side High School; Taylor Davis, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Brianna Edwards, North Side High School; Raven Forrest, South Side High School; Olivia Friddle, South Side High School; Anna Garrett, University School of Jackson; Justice Goodwin, Lexington High School; Philip Griggs, University School of Jackson; Kelly Gwartney, Trinity Christian Academy; Tyra Hawkins, North Side High School; Bailey Howell, Univerity School of Jackson; Kierra Jones, JCM Academy of Medical Technology; Jordan Jones, Liberty Technology High School; Katelyn Lessenberry, Liberty Technology High School; Ivry Love, Liberty Technology High School; Cara Lunsford, Home School; James-Roland Markos, University School of Jackson; Luke McCormack, Trinity Christian Academy; Jasmine Miller, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Krista Miller, North Side High School; Chance Morris, Jackson Christian School; Esosa Osayamen, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Clayton Parker, Liberty Technology High School; Frank Perry, North Side High School; Aliyah Phillips, North Side High School; Jourdan Redden, University School of Jackson; Kelsey Ross, University School of Jackson; Kristin Samuels, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Sydney Swims, Jackson Christian School; Adam Taylor, Liberty Technology High School; Logan West, Trinity Christian Academy; Courtney Whalen, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Maclin Williamson, Trinity Christian Academy; Dylan Wilson, Trinity Christian Academy; Grace Woodside, University School of Jackson.

ADVANTAGE STAFFING MAKES INAVERO'S 2012 BEST OF STAFFINGTM LISTS

Advantage Staffing, a leading provider of contingent, direct hire, and on-site staffing services, and an operating company of Advantage Resourcing, has been named to Inavero’s 2012 Best of StaffingTM Client and Talent lists. Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s only satisfaction award that recognizes staffing and recruiting firms who provide an exceptional experience for clients and the talent they help find jobs. Less than 1 percent of North American staffing firms have been named to either of the 2012 Best of Staffing Lists.

JACKSON CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING LAUNCHES NEW IMAGE

The Jackson Center For Independent Living (JCIL) has a new face. A brand new image has been born that includes JCIL’s new logo, new slogan, new video, new brochures and new goals. A volunteer Marketing Advisory Committee was recently formed to educate the public about JCIL’s exciting new changes and discovered that many community members do not know what JCIL has to offer. “JCIL is truly a hidden treasure in West Tennessee,” said Suzanne Allison, Marketing Advisory Committee Coordinator. “Although they have been in existence for over 15 years, many West Tennesseans have no clue about the wonderful services JCIL offers to all people with disabilities. I assembled a committee of the absolute best marketing folks in the area to help develop a new and exciting image and marketing plan for JCIL. I am so proud of what they delivered.”

FIRST SOUTH BANK ANNOUNCES NEW MORTGAGE BANKER Hunter Simmons, President and CEO of First South Bank recently announced the addition of a new mortgage banker, David Crockett. David is a native of West Tennessee and currently resides in Jackson with his family. David is a graduate of Union University and is currently attending Bethel University, pursuing a MBA degree. David has been working with local homebuyers and homeowners for the past 30 years both as a realtor and a mortgage banker. Crockett said, “In my 30 plus years in the mortgage industry I have had the opportunity to work with thousands of customers who were buying a home or refinancing a current home. During all those years I have also been able to glean a tremendous amount of insight that has enabled me to help my customers enjoy tremendous success in realizing the dream of homeownership.”

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PROMOTIONS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS & SPECIAL RECOGNITITONS

Board Member Spotlight

Tim Wehner

Partner, Law firm of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC

+ AREA OF EXPERTISE: I am blessed

to be a partner of a full service law firm of over 35 attorneys that provides services for all of the area’s legal needs. A majority of my individual work is representing all types of medical providers and businesses with their legal needs. OTHER INTERESTS: Family (Wife, Kim; Daughters, Kaylie and Caroline), golf and duck hunting.

+ WHY DID YOU JOIN THE CHAMBER? My law firm has +

been a member of The Chamber for over 30 years, and we look forward to many more decades of supporting the Chamber. Why do you serve on the Board of Directors? I was born, raised and educated in Jackson and Madison County. My service on the Board is an effort to give back to the community that has been so good to me and my family and to have the opportunity to actively participate in encouraging local business growth. What is the Chamber’s role in the business community? The Chamber is crucial to the continued economic advancement in Jackson and West Tennessee. New business and economic development benefits our community and region. The success of The Chamber means the success of our community.

FIRST STATE'S BARRY MATTHEWS EARNS CERTIFIED TRUST FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Barry Matthews, vice president and trust officer at First State, recently earned the designation of Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA). The CTFA is an industryrecognized certification that is conferred by The Institute of Certified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association. In order to receive this designation, Matthews completed a three-year course of studies through the Cannon Financial Institute’s Trust School and passed a national certification examination in February 2012. The coursework and exam covered estate and trust law, fiduciary administration, taxation, investments, insurance, ethics and other areas of trust management.

CHAMBER AWARDS EMISSARIES AND DIPLOMATS There is an adage that states, “Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.” The Chamber Diplomats and Emissaries proved this saying to be true during the 2011-2012 year. By making numerous Chamber member contacts and attending monthly meetings, they devoted countless volunteer hours to The Chamber. On April 27, The Chamber hosted a recognition luncheon to honor members of both the Chamber Diplomats and Emissaries groups. Special awards were also presented to individuals that have risen above and exceeded the groups’ requirements. Lisa Cothran, Manager Membership Development, said “We wanted to take time to say thanks for all they did last year. Volunteers are the backbone of this organization. We could not accomplish the many things we do without them.”

2011-2012 CHAMBER DIPLOMATS AND EMISSARIES AWARDS

Diplomats Group: (Left Photo, Left to Right) Lynn Menendez, St. Mary’s Catholic School; Sherri Kilburn, The Kilburn Group; and Franca Young, The Bank of Jackson. (Not Pictured): Peggy Graves, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Now; Leonie Hefley, Commercial Bank & Trust Company; Shelby Kee; Nancy Phillips; Audra Wallace, Portfolio Recovery Associates; and Phyllis Wilkinson, Arbonne International.

2011-2012 Diplomat Star Performer Award: Shelby Kee 2011-2012 Outgoing Chairperson: Nancy Phillips 2011-2012 Diplomat of the Year Award: Shelby Kee Emissaries Group: (Left Photo, First Row, Left to Right) Greg Griffin, Edward Jones Investments; Jeffrey Head, BancorpSouth; and Chris Ramey, West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation. (Second Row, Left to Right) Susan Morris, Express Employment Professionals; Pam Blasinggame, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Now; Amanda Pailet; Brandi Wilson, Charter Business; Tawnya Moore, Commercial Bank & Trust Company; Blake Mansfield, First State Bank; and Dana Stewart, Personnel Placements, LLC. (Third Row, Left to Right) Drew Yates, FirstBank; Jess June, Fidelity Search Enterprises; Jim Metcalf, Sonoco; Sherita Greer, BancorpSouth; and Ray Holder, The STAR Center. (Not Pictured): Greg Alexander; Rhonda Holder, Jackson Center for Independent Living; Meg Montgomery, BancorpSouth; Vicki Pate, Portfolio Recovery Associates; Susan Wilson, American Cellular, Inc.; and Heather Witherspoon, Forever Communications. 2011-2012 Star Performers Awards: Greg Alexander, Sherita Greer, Greg Griffin, Jeffery Head, Ray Holder, Rhonda Holder, Jim Metcalf, Tawnya Moore, Susan Morris, Amanda Pailet, Chris Ramey and Drew Yates.

2011-2012 Perfect Attendance Award: Amanda Pailet

2011-2012 Outgoing Chairperson: Jess June

2011-2012 Kickin’ It Award: Ray Holder

2011-2012 David Hallock Emissary of the Year Award: Drew Yates

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GOOD NEWS JACKSON

Jackson Energy Authority named Diamond RP3 Jackson Energy Authority (JEA) was named a recipient of the American Public Power Association’s Diamond RP3 designation. Diamond RP3 is the highest level of the APPA recognition of public power providers that provide the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service. Of the nation’s over 2,000 public power providers only 176 received any level of the RP3 recognition. Jackson Energy Authority received the highest level (Diamond) recognition and became the only public power provider ever to receive four consecutive Diamond RP3 awards. Jim Ferrell, President/CEO of Jackson Energy Authority, was presented the recognition in Cleveland, Ohio, site of the APPA’s annual Engineering and Operations Technical Conference. Ferrell stated, “To be named a Diamond RP3 Provider by the American Public Power Association is the ABOVE: Jim Ferrell, President/CEO of Jackson Energy highest recognition a public electric utility can receive. To be recognized this way for the fourth time is a Authority, and Paul Allen, VP of Operations with Nashcredit to everyone at the Jackson Energy Authority who has worked consistently over the years to make ville Electric Service and Past Chair of the APPA RP3 our company the most awarded system in the APPA’s RP3 designation.” Panel, with JEA’s special recognition award. Joining Ferrell in receiving the award recognition was JEA’s Vice-President of Operations, Monte Cooper, and Manger of Operations Robert Mullins. David Middlebrooks, JEA’s Sr. Vice-President of Electricity, noted that the conference participation by Cooper and Mullins reflected that the Diamond RP3 Award was the result of a total commitment to reliable service by all the JEA personnel involved in providing electric service. “Their presence demonstrates that this award is for all of the JEA employees that have made this recognition possible,” stated Middlebrooks. “To be a Diamond RP3 four consecutive times is a tribute to a history of service and commitment by everyone at JEA.” According to the APPA, the RP3 designation recognizes public utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement.

ALEXANDER THOMPSON ARNOLD CPAS NAMED TENNESSEE'S SIXTH LARGEST ACCOUNTING FIRM

Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC (ATA) has been named Tennessee’s sixth (6th) largest accounting firm by American City Business Journals. This ranking is based on the number of full-time certified public accountants with the firm. The firm is ranked eighth (8th) for total staff in Tennessee. With 16 partners and approximately 140 other staff members, ATA is a regional accounting firm with offices throughout West Tennessee and Western Kentucky. ATA offices are located in Dyersburg, Henderson, Jackson, Martin, McKenzie, Milan, Paris, Jackson and Union City, Tennessee; and Murray, Kentucky. Each office reflects the community it serves and gives exceptional personal attention to clients. “People are often surprised by how large our firm is, but ATA is not your typical large accounting firm,” said ATA’s Chief Manager Al Creswell, CPA. “While we offer the resources and expertise of a large firm, we deliver very personalized service that is customer-focused and excellence-driven. Basically, our team values you and works hard to help you succeed! We believe this unique approach is why we continue to grow.”

REPRESENTATIVES JIMMY ELDRIDGE AND STEVE MCDANIEL NAMED ‘ LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR’

ABOVE: Mayor Tim David Boaz presents Rep. Steve McDaniel with a ‘Legislator of the Year’.

State Representatives Jimmy Eldridge and Steve McDaniel recently were named “Legislators of the Year” for Southwest Tennessee Development District at the Tennessee Development District’s annual conference in Nashville. Parsons Mayor Tim David Boaz, SWTDD chairman of the board, and Joe W. Barker, SWTDD executive director, recognized the two senior legislators for their contributions to growth and development in the Southwest Tennessee region at the gathering of about 300 people. “Southwest Tennessee Development District is grateful for the continued support of the Tennessee General Assembly – and especially of Representative Eldridge and Representative McDaniel,” said Joe W. ABOVE: Mayor Tim David Boaz presents Rep. Jim- Barker. “Southwest Tennessee is a better place to live, work and raise a family because of the contributions my Eldridge with a ‘Legis- of these and the other legislators for this area. We applaud them for their tireless efforts and foresight on behalf of the citizens in Southwest Tennessee.” lator of the Year’. Southwest Tennessee Development District serves the counties of Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and McNairy.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Jackson Downtown Development Corporation Company name: Jackson Downtown Development Corporation Address: 314 East Main St Established When:1992 Amount of Employees: Two Full Time Top Services/About your company: Promoting downtown and downtown events, servicing downtown businesses and recruiting new business Web site: www.downtownjackson.com Phone Number: (731) 427-7573

Q&A

Chamber Connection: What’s new with your organization? JDDC: Downtown is coming alive and we are trying to keep up! JDDC offers new incentives for businesses and new events to bring the community back downtown to support the downtown businesses. Chamber Connection: What’s the biggest community project you’re working on right now? JDDC: The Shannon St MusicFest and the vacant Fox property, which will be a new downtown park for everyone to enjoy. Chamber Connection: What’s helped your organization become successful in our community? JDDC: The love of downtown and the support of those whose believe downtown is worth the time and effort to revitalize. Our mission is to preserve and promote the great things we have in downtown and we can’t do it without volunteers who share that same passion. Chamber Connection: What does your organization do that most people don’t know about? JDDC: That we work with businesses to help them be successful. We partner with others to help bring them success. Their success is downtown’s success. Chamber Connection: What are some recent successes your organization has experienced? JDDC: In 2011, there were 17 new business opened in downtown along with over $10 million in private/public investments. Our vacancy rate has gone from 27 percent in 2010 to 16 percent in April of 2012. We opened the Gold Room in the New Southern, the first formal event held in that room in over 40 years. Chamber Connection: What challenges does your organization face? JDDC: JDDC faces what all non-profits face, funding. There is so much more that we could do for downtown if the funds were there. Communication within the district is another, making sure the downtown community knows what is happening. Chamber Connection: What are some of the future goals of your organization? JDDC: One is to continue to improve communication with the businesses and residents within the JDDC district. There are over 500 businesses located in the district and it is hard for two people to keep up with all the changes and keep others informed. We also want to invest more in new businesses through our incentive programs. Chamber Connection: Are there any things we didn’t ask that you would like to share? JDDC: The volunteers, the residents and the businesses are why JDDC is alive and well. Without their input, vision and hard work JDDC would not be where it is today. We are grateful for their encouragement and support. We are grateful for the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Jackson and Madison County for all the support and partnership as we look to the future of our community.

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WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS! APRIL NEW MEMBERS Antoniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paw Spa, Inc. Antonia M. Haney 42 Federal Dr., Ste. A Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 300-3197 www.pawspajackson.com Category: Pet Boarding &/or Grooming

DMC Mobile/Lightyear Wireless Diana D. McCurrie 66 Swan Dr. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 267-6755 www.dmcmobile.mylightyear.net Category: Wireless Communications

Premier Dental Center Jane Harden 2574 Christmasville Cove, Ste. G Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 300-3000 www.premdent.com Category: Dentist - Dental Care

Arnold Hearing Aid Company Taylor Harper 72 Stonebridge Blvd., Ste. 4 Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 668-1210 www.arnoldhearingaid.com Category: Hearing Aids

Fastenal Company Chris Brewer 739 Airways Blvd. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 424-4129 www.fastenal.com Category: Industrial Equipment & Supplies

Professional IT Management Daniel Vaught 72 Stonebridge Blvd., Ste. 3 Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 215-0048 www.proitmanagement.net Category: Computer Networks

Kyle C. Atkins, Attorney 28 Prestwick Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 668-0708 Category: Attorneys

The Hart Guild, LLC Natasha Hart 43 Independence Lane Jackson, TN 38305 (615) 480-0098 www.TheHartGuild.com Category: Artist/Instructions & Sales

Angela Snider, Attorney at Law Angela Snider 518 Carriage House Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 660-1577 www.byrdslaw.com Category: Attorneys

The Jackson Clinic Carl Rudd 616 West Forest Ave. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 422-0330 www.jacksonclinic.com Category: Clinics & Medical Groups

Studio Blue Creative, Inc. Bobby Johnson P.O. Box 11943 Jackson, TN 38308 (731) 402-0402 www.studiobluecreative.com Category: Web Site Development

Baby Kakes & Honey Fay and William Anderson 669 Carriage House Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 300-0143 Category: Bakeries and/or Specialty Desserts The Buckle, Inc. Travis Burich 2021 N. Highland Ave., Ste. D-4 Jackson, TN 38305-4949 (731) 660-2100 www.buckle.com Category: Clothing Car City Cleveland J. Tubbs 100 Commerce Center Circle Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 300-3154 Category: Automobile Dealers

Matrix Wellness Solutions, LLC Lauren Fields, LCSW 384-D Carriage House Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 343-2223 www.matrixwellnesssolutions.com Category: Health & Wellness Perkins Restaurant & Bakery David Patterson 999 Vann Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 661-9224 www.perkinsrestaurants.com Category: Restaurants

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APRIL RENEWING MEMBERS

DECEMBER RENEWING MEMBERS A-1 Chemical Products AAA Plumbing & Electrical ADA Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. ADM Milling Co. AFLAC-Hazel Johnson Alan Vines Automotive of Jackson, LLC Alexander, Thompson, Arnold, P.L.L.C. Alexandria Place Assisted Living by Americare Allegra Design . Print . Mail American Glass American Red Cross - Jackson Area Chapter B.P.O. Elks Lodge #192 Baker’s Rack Barbara Badgett, Attorney at Law, P.C. Benefits First Bill’s Appliance, Inc. Blankenship Bonding & Investigations Bob’s House of Honda Brown & Williams Chiropractic Clinic Cambridge, Ltd. Camp Clark Williamson CASHMASTER Central Distributors, Inc. Clay Goodrich/Town & Country Inc., Realtors Coldwell Banker Real Estate Now Coldwell Banker Real Estate Now-Eden Smith Construction Products, Inc. of Tennessee Copies Plus, Inc. Cothran Company LLC Cupples Construction Co. Cupples J & J Company, Inc. David White Body Shop Deaton’s Carpet One Inc. Dental Associates, Inc. Donnell Century Farm Adventure DoubleTree by Hilton-Jackson Duro Bag First Baptist Church Fisher Construction Co., Inc. Floied Fire Extinguisher & Steam Cleaning Co. Inc. Foliage Design Systems FrozenZen Photography Games2U

Guesthouse Inn Habitat for Humanity Jackson, Tennessee Area, Inc. Hampton Inn and Suites Jackson Haynes Barker Investment Management, LLC Health Care Pharmacy Heartland Pump Rental & Sales, Inc. Hickman Realty Group IT Authority Jackson Business Advisory Council Jackson Energy Authority Jackson Exchange Club Jackson Pathology Group PC Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority Jason’s Deli Jaxon Records Recording Studio Jim Akin & Associates JMS Russel Metals Corp. Kaman Industrial Technologies Lawrence & Company, CPA’s Le Bonheur Community Outreach Macaroni Kid Jackson Main Street Publishing, Inc./A’Mata, Hari & Hari Investigations Manpower West Tennessee Martin Paving Co. MasterFit Medical Supply McCowat Mercer Packaging, Inc. Modern Telephone Systems NovaCopy, Inc. Old Hickory Mall Management Office Outback Steakhouse Paychex Inc. Phillips Engineering, Inc. Preferred Medical Equipment Company Preferred Plus Financial Corp. Process & Power Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar ReBath Mid-South LLC Regional Hospital of Jackson Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA) Resource Federal Credit Union Roberts & Todd Security Systems, LLC Securitas Security Services Shipman HR Consulting, LLC SigNature Boutique Hotel Signature’s Boutique

Signs First of Madison County Sir Speedy Printing Center Sonoco Southern Electric and Controls State Farm Insurance-Greg Milam Stuart C. Irby Co. Sumner Bank & Trust TEC Environmental Laboratories Inc. Tennalum Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc. The Children’s Clinic, PA The Learning Achievement Center, LLC The Markham Co., Inc. The McDonald Group The Neely House Tom Lawlers, Inc. United Way of West Tennessee, Inc. Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors Walgreens Pharmacy West Tennessee Examiner West Tennessee Periodontics and Dental Implants West TN Hearing Aid Center Williams Steel Co. WNWS Radio (101.5 FM) Wo/Men’s Resource & Rape Assistance Program Workcare Resources, Inc. Younger Associates

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RIBBON CUTTINGS & OPENINGS

Glory Gymnastics 117 Bowling Drive www.glorygymnastics.com Category: Gymnastics & Cheerleading

Cody’s Saloon & Dance Hall 60 Heritage Square Category: Bar/Tavern

Premier Dental Center 2574 Christmasville Cove www.premdent.com Catetgory: Dentist - Dental Care

Hare Financial Group 37B North Parkway, Suite 4 Category: Financial & Financial Advisors

Road to Shiloh Exhibit at the Discovery Museum 305 E. College St. www.wtndiscovery.org Category: Tourist Attraction

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet 105C Stonebrook Place Category: Restaurant

Tri-County Family Medicine & Urgent Care 110 E. Forest Avenue www.ourfamilymd.com Category: Medical Facility

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS

The K.I.T.E. Center • Quality Inn - Wednesday, May 23, 10 a.m. 535 Wiley Parker Rd., contact Jeff Cates, (731) 668-1400. • Fight Shop - Friday, June 8, 11 a.m. 2604 Bells Hwy., contact Heather Bassett, (731) 618-0912. • First Tennessee (New Location) - Monday, June 11, 10 a.m. 2076 North Highland Ave., contact Tammy Jones, (731) 660-7205. • Home-Based and Out of Town Businesses Ribbon Cutting - Tuesday, June 19, 3 p.m. The Chamber, 197 Auditorium St., contact Lisa Cothran, (731) 423-2200.

TOP AMBASSADORS

Congratulations to the Ambassadors with perfect attendance: Kathy Canovan, Rodan & Fields, Dermatologists Sarah Estes, The Jackson Sun Debbie Foster, Healing Hearts by Design Dani Gurley, JGS Rita McCaslin, Leaders Credit Union Cindy Reece, Victory Honda

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MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS (APRIL) Total Labor Force

March ’12

March ‘11

Rate Change

Feb. ’12

Feb. ’11

Rate Change

Madison County

48,260

49,090

-1.7%

48,170

48,800

-1.3%

Jackson MSA (Madison & Chester Counties)

56,290

57,040

-1.3%

56,250

56,720

-0.8%

3,077,900

3,093,100

-0.5%

3,054,400

3,097,900

-1.4%

153,022,000

0.8%

154,114,000

152,635,000

1.0%

Feb. ’12

Feb. ’11

Tennessee

United States

Unemployment

154,316,000

May ’12

Madison County 8.4% Jackson MSA 8.3% (Madison & Chester Counties) Tennessee 8.1% United States

8.4%

May ’11

Rate Change

9.6%

-1.2%

8.8%

10.1%

-1.3%

9.7%

-1.4%

8.7%

10.2%

-1.5%

9.5%

-1.4%

8.5%

10.2%

-1.7%

9.2%

-0.8%

8.7%

9.5%

-0.8%

March '12

March '11

Sales Tax Collected

April '12

April ‘11

Rate Change

City of Jackson

$3,988,981

$3,870,869

3.1%

$3,184,308

$3,086,513

3.2%

Madison County

$4,303,289

$4,200,375

2.5%

$3,423,659

$3,298,637

3.8%

Building Permits

Residential Number Issued Permit Value

April ‘12

April ‘11

March '12

March '11

22 $4,165,000

10 $1,451,000

16 $2,183,800

18 $1,750,000

12 $1,485,903

28 $5,421,054

Commercial Number Issued Permit Value

19 $1,405,955

13 $5,235,878

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