A-8 • MARCH 17, 2014 • BEARDEN Shopper news
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BrightStar recognized for commitment to home care quality standards
Debbie Smith, Calhoun’s bartender, serves adult beverages to Riana Mulder with Value Store and Donna Bryan, ABR with Pinnacle Real Estate, at the Networking event at the restaurant near the Pellissippi interchange on Kingston Pike.
Getting to know you: West Knox Chamber at Calhoun’s BrightStar Care has received The Joint Commission’s Enterprise Champion for Quality award for 2013. The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized health care quality standards organization, acknowledged BrightStar Care’s efforts to promote high quality health care services through Joint Commission accreditation. The prestigious distinction is awarded to organizations with a proven commitment to the highest level of quality and safety. BrightStar Care is one of the charter recipients of this award and the largest national home care franchise to achieve this distinction. According to Roth Maguire, “The Enterprise Champion for Quality award further validates BrightStar Care’s strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of care for clients. “Families should have an objective point of reference to help them choose an agency to care for their loved ones. We have invested significant resources into upholding and exceeding
the standards of care outlined by The Joint Commission. To be recognized for our efforts by this prestigious accrediting body is not only a great honor for us, but also should provide our clients with additional peace of mind that they are in the very best of hands.”
Do you or a loved one need help with personal care? We are here for you! For more information call (865) 690-6282 or visit us at www.brightstarcare.com We are always hiring exceptional caregivers. Apply online at: Brightstarcare.com/career-center
The Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce will be busy closing out March with ribbon cuttings and networking events scheduled every week. Last week, chamber members were treated royally at Calhoun’s, 10020 Kingston Pike, at a 5 p.m. Networking Event. On the calendar for this week are a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting at Iron Tribe Fitness, Turkey Creek Drive, and an 8 a.m. networking at Comcast Spotlight, 410 N. Cedar Bluff Rd., on ThursCatching up at the Farragut West Knox Networking afternoon day, March 20. For directions and more at Calhoun’s are Glenna Butler with Oasis Day Spa, P.J. Prout about the chamber: www. with Arlene’s Fun Travel and Marianne Morse with Mary Kay. Photos by Nancy Anderson farragutchamber.com.
Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce CEO Bettye Sisco calls for quiet so Calhoun’s general manager Mike Oaks can welcome guests.
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TVA Employees Credit Union opens The ribbon for the ribbon cutting on the new Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, 11490 Parkside Drive, was a lovely shade of green. Made up of $10 bills, the ribbon attracted a lot of attention at the Turkey Creek Branch celebration. The new branch is between JC Penney and Panda Express. Doors opened in mid-February, but the grand opening was celebrated on Friday, March 7. Brandon Ford is branch manager. He told those gathered, which included the mayors of Farragut and Knox County, “When I get up in the morning, I don’t just say I’m going to work. I say I’m going to help someone today. It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays with drive-thru service also available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
Member services representative Rebekah Bean, branch manager Brandon Ford and assistant manager Elizabeth Hooks have bows and a ribbon of money for the grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting at the new Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union branch in Turkey Creek. Photos by Nancy Anderson
Cheri Siler to speak to Karns Democrats
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District 6 of the Knox County Democratic Party (Karns, Hardin Valley, Solway) will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at the Karns Library on Oak Ridge Highway. The speakers will be Cheri Siler, candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 7, and Kim Webber, candidate for Tennessee Democratic Executive Board District 7. Info: Clay Mulford 865-257-6744 or Janice Spoone 865-560-0202.
The mayors of Farragut and Knox County congratulate Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union branch manager Brandon Ford on the new office in Turkey Creek. From left are Ford, Mayor Tim Burchett, who holds declaration for TVA Employees Credit Union Day, and Farragut Mayor Ralph McGill.