INSIDE Jackson Tennessee Named ldquoMost Livablerdquo Small City in America

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CHAMBER CONNECTIONTHE JACKSON CHAMBERS

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

JULY 2013

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 2

Mayor Jerry Gist and the City of Jackson Tennessee have been awarded first place honor in the 2013 City Livability Awards Program during The US Conference of Mayorsrsquo 81st Annual Meeting in Las Vegas Nevada The US Conference of Mayors announced the 2013 City Livability Award Win-ners on Saturday June 22 at the US Conference of Mayors Awards Luncheon in Las Vegas Nevada From a pool of over 200 applicants former mayors selected Jackson Tennessee as the most livable small city (populations of less than 100000) The award recognizes mayoral leadership in developing and implementing programs that improve the quality of life in Americarsquos cities focusing on the leadership creativity and innovation demonstrated by the mayors This is the 34th year in which cities have competed for the award which is sponsored by the Conference of Mayors and Waste Management Inc Mayor Gistrsquos JumpStart Jackson initiative is a community-wide health and wellness initiative

intended to make Jackson the ldquoHealthiest City in Tennesseerdquo The initiative stemmed initially from a ldquowake-up callrdquo the city received when a company decided against moving to the city because of potentially high employee healthcare costs Sandy MacDiarmid Super-intendent for Jackson Recreation and Parks and Founding Co-chair of JumpStart Jackson states ldquoJumpStart Jackson has encouraged active lifestyles and has made an impact on the quality of life in the cityrdquo The

program has improved walkability and bike-ability in the city increased access to low-cost nutritious foods and created an 80000 sq ft wellness center in downtown Jackson Not only has the initiative improved livability it provides economic development benefits ldquoThis award recognizing the JumpStart Jackson initiative further validates Jacksonrsquos position as one of the nationrsquos leaders in community wellnessrdquo said Kyle Spurgeon Pres-identCEO of the Jackson Tennessee Chamber Spurgeon stated ldquoBoth new and existing industries consider health outcome factors when evaluating locations for new jobs and investmentrdquo The economic benefit is reflected in healthcare with the City of Jackson seeing a $2 million reduction in city employee healthcare costs in the first year of the program Mayor Jerry Gist City of Jackson Tennessee states ldquoWe are indeed honored and thankful to be recognized by the United States Conference of Mayors and Waste Management Inc for the most livable small city The success is relative to the willingness of the citizens of

Jackson Tennessee to rethink livability and connect to long-term viability JumpStart Jackson pioneered a willingness among citizens to surmount a complex challenge Essential values of cultural diversity social- engagement health and education combined a focus on infrastructure work-force and economic development efforts to create an attractive and sustainable futurerdquo

Jackson Tennessee Named ldquoMost Livablerdquo Small City in America

US Conference of Mayors Announces

2013 City Livability Award Winners at

Annual Meeting

ABOVE City of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist aceepting Jacksonrsquos first place honor for the 2013 City Livability Awards Program during the US Conference of Mayorsrsquo 81st Annual Meeting in Las Vegas Nevada

To learn more about Jumpstart Jackson visit its Facebook page

Want to learn more about Jacksonrsquos efforts

Click the picture below to see a video on

how Jacksonians are getting connected to good health

ABOVE Tony Black Annette Wilson Ann Reeves Mayor Jerry Gist and Sandy MacDiarmid after acepting Jacksonrsquos 2013 Livability Award

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 2

Mayor Jerry Gist and the City of Jackson Tennessee have been awarded first place honor in the 2013 City Livability Awards Program during The US Conference of Mayorsrsquo 81st Annual Meeting in Las Vegas Nevada The US Conference of Mayors announced the 2013 City Livability Award Win-ners on Saturday June 22 at the US Conference of Mayors Awards Luncheon in Las Vegas Nevada From a pool of over 200 applicants former mayors selected Jackson Tennessee as the most livable small city (populations of less than 100000) The award recognizes mayoral leadership in developing and implementing programs that improve the quality of life in Americarsquos cities focusing on the leadership creativity and innovation demonstrated by the mayors This is the 34th year in which cities have competed for the award which is sponsored by the Conference of Mayors and Waste Management Inc Mayor Gistrsquos JumpStart Jackson initiative is a community-wide health and wellness initiative

intended to make Jackson the ldquoHealthiest City in Tennesseerdquo The initiative stemmed initially from a ldquowake-up callrdquo the city received when a company decided against moving to the city because of potentially high employee healthcare costs Sandy MacDiarmid Super-intendent for Jackson Recreation and Parks and Founding Co-chair of JumpStart Jackson states ldquoJumpStart Jackson has encouraged active lifestyles and has made an impact on the quality of life in the cityrdquo The

program has improved walkability and bike-ability in the city increased access to low-cost nutritious foods and created an 80000 sq ft wellness center in downtown Jackson Not only has the initiative improved livability it provides economic development benefits ldquoThis award recognizing the JumpStart Jackson initiative further validates Jacksonrsquos position as one of the nationrsquos leaders in community wellnessrdquo said Kyle Spurgeon Pres-identCEO of the Jackson Tennessee Chamber Spurgeon stated ldquoBoth new and existing industries consider health outcome factors when evaluating locations for new jobs and investmentrdquo The economic benefit is reflected in healthcare with the City of Jackson seeing a $2 million reduction in city employee healthcare costs in the first year of the program Mayor Jerry Gist City of Jackson Tennessee states ldquoWe are indeed honored and thankful to be recognized by the United States Conference of Mayors and Waste Management Inc for the most livable small city The success is relative to the willingness of the citizens of

Jackson Tennessee to rethink livability and connect to long-term viability JumpStart Jackson pioneered a willingness among citizens to surmount a complex challenge Essential values of cultural diversity social- engagement health and education combined a focus on infrastructure work-force and economic development efforts to create an attractive and sustainable futurerdquo

Jackson Tennessee Named ldquoMost Livablerdquo Small City in America

US Conference of Mayors Announces

2013 City Livability Award Winners at

Annual Meeting

ABOVE City of Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist aceepting Jacksonrsquos first place honor for the 2013 City Livability Awards Program during the US Conference of Mayorsrsquo 81st Annual Meeting in Las Vegas Nevada

To learn more about Jumpstart Jackson visit its Facebook page

Want to learn more about Jacksonrsquos efforts

Click the picture below to see a video on

how Jacksonians are getting connected to good health

ABOVE Tony Black Annette Wilson Ann Reeves Mayor Jerry Gist and Sandy MacDiarmid after acepting Jacksonrsquos 2013 Livability Award

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 3

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Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Spotlight

Q When did you go through Leadership Jackson A 2012

Q Why did you choose to help with the upcoming Leadership Jackson class A The opportunity was given to me to serve as Vice Chair for the upcoming year There was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to serve Leadership Jackson provides a great opportunity for members of our community to grow deeper in their understanding of JacksonMadison County as well as obtain a better understanding of how they fit into the bigger picture of our community To have the opportunity to serve our city this way is very exciting for me

Q What are you looking forward to this year with the new class A I am looking forward to seeing those light bulb moments in the members of the class where something clicks and they understand more about Jack-son I am also excited to see those who call JacksonMadison County home learn more about our community and watch them use their gifts and talents to make an impact as they make our already great community even better

Q What was the most important piece of information that you learned during your Leadership Jackson experience A One of the most important pieces of information I learned during Lead-ership Jackson was how the differences in people in our community are actually what make us stronger Leadership Jackson allows you to see the value in every individual and how their gifts and talents make our commu-nity great You also learn the value of programming and organizations that you not be affiliated with and how they do a great service to our community

Q What advice would you give the upcoming class A If you will be in the Leadership Jackson class this fall I would say to youhellipGive it your all and take away as much as possible It is fast paced it is busy in the midst of work and your family life- but if you come and give everything you have then you will grow during your time in Leadership Jackson If you come in and listen engage and have con-versations with your classmates and speak-ers- you will take away a deep understanding of the JacksonMadison County community and you will be even more proud to call it home

Q What was your funniest memory from Leadership Jackson A Throughout the entire semester there were a lot of laughs but I have to say that one of the funniest memories from all of LJ was watching some of my classmates get on stage during our retreat and belt out some of the best karaoke I have ever listened tohellip Some even had the dance moves down from their favorite 80rsquos songs

Q If you could describe Leadership Jackson in one word what would it be A Life-changing

Josh Clarke 2013 Leadership Jackson Vice Chair

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Visit the calendar of events by clicking the computer graphic

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L E A D E R S H I PJ A C K S O NJ

For more information on Leadership Jackson visit its

website at wwwleadershipjacksoncom

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 4

MEMBER NEWS West Tennessee native Bill Sipes of Sipes amp Seaton CPA firm in Jackson recently attended the 4-day National Association of Cer-tified Valuators amp Analysts Annual Consultantsrsquo (NACVA) amp Consultant Training Institute (CTI) Conference in our nationrsquos capital The ldquosuperrdquo conference consisted of 53 presenters representing the industryrsquos masters and emerging leaders more than 7 technical and social opportunities to build and expand Sipesrsquo network and 57 sessions covering the latest developments in the accounting and financial consultingrsquos hottest growth niches ldquoWe learned new skills honing in on the ones we already have We created new networks in order to succeed and grow our businessesrdquo stated Sipes Sipes was recently appointed Co-Chair of the AICPA (American Institute of CPArsquos) ABV exam review task force He was also appointed to AICPArsquos (American Institute of CPArsquos) National Credential Committee for the ABV Credential and the Content Specifi-cation Outline Committee of the AICPA Exam to become Accredited in Business Valuation (2010-2011) In 2010 Sipes earned the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) Credential He also has been appointed to the TSCPA (Tennessee Society of CPArsquos) Forensic and Valuation Committee The Sipes amp Seaton firm specializes in business valuation and litigation support Sipes has valued more than 100 commercial entities - from corporations to professional practices He has been qualified as an expert witness by courts and is also an arbitrator for commercial damages with the American Arbitration Association Sipes has authored several articles and has taught more than 100 classes in the use of valuation software He has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal in an article concerning valuation after the death of a partner in a busi-ness While serving as a Certified Public Accountant for more than 35 years in Jackson he is also a Business Valuator Accredited for Litigation (BVAL) by the Institute of Business Appraisers

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Local CPA Attends Annual Consultantsrsquo Conference

Jackson Chamber Wins National Award for Communications Excellence The Jackson Chamber has received an Award of Excellence in a national competition sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) a national association of professionals who manage chambers of commerceThe Jackson Chamber received the award for Jacksonrsquos latest branding campaign ldquoJackson Connect Hererdquo Chamber and CVB officials worked together with Jackson-based marketing firms Younger Associates and Sodium Halogen to develop the brand and build a website incorporating the chamber economic development and tourism ldquoWe have received a tremendous about of positive feedback regarding the new brand that was launched in 2012rdquo said Kyle Spurgeon president and CEO of the chamber ldquoThe brand is now beginning to establish equity and be recog-nized across the countryrdquo The process for the campaign began in January 2012 with diverse focus groups helping define Jacksonrsquos new brand The chamber made a special effort to include a broad cross-section of the community in this process to make sure that many views were heard In July 2012 Jackson Chamber unveiled the new logo and brand identity that is now shared by the City of Jackson the Jackson Convention and Visitorrsquos Bureau and the chamber The tagline ldquoJackson Connect Hererdquo reinforces the message that Jackson is a great place to connect to business opportunities a sustainable quality of life and modern infrastructuremdasha place where you can connect with fiber optics telecommunications renewable energy and a growing community focus on wellness The chamberrsquos Forward Jackson campaign a $38 million five-year economic development capital campaign funded by local investors focused on four initia-tives regional and local economic development education wellness and public safety The branding campaign is part of the economic development initiativeThe 29th annual Awards for Communication Excellence program this year attracted 142 entries from chambers of all sizes across the US A three-judge panel of chamber executives evaluates the entries and selects winners in four categories advertising electronic publications and campaigns ldquoAt the heart of every effective chamber of commerce yoursquoll find outstanding communications in a variety of mediardquo said ACCE President Mick Fleming ldquoWersquore proud to highlight this truly exceptional communications work that chambers create as they advance the interests of their communitiesrdquo

CHAMBER NEWS

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Get Connected With Sunrise Recyclying Services

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 5

Company name Sunrise Recycling ServicesAddress 540 Mobile St Phone Number 731-298-4683Website wwwrecyclejacksoncom

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos new with your organization SRS We have recently acquired new warehouse space for our electronics recycling program The larger space has allowed us to broaden our scope pursuing a greater number of commer-cial clients and more aggressively competing in the Memphis market

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos helped your organization become successful in our community SRSThe biggest asset we have had is the continued support of our great customers and word of mouth Involvement with the cham-ber has provided networking opportunities which have been tremendously helpful as well An online presence and social media has also played a key role in our success

Chamber Connection What does your organization do that most people donrsquot know about SRS Some of our new customers tell us that they werenrsquot aware that curbside collection was available in Madison County For those who are aware many donrsquot realize that we accept glass in our program Although we have sponsored the community electronics re-cycling events over the past several years most people are also unaware that we collect electronics for recycling from businesses and households continuously throughout the year

Chamber Connection What are some recent successes your organization has experienced SRS We have recently had several opportunities to broker materials for local manufacturers Although this is an area of recycling that we didnrsquot foresee being involved in we were able to increase the value of their materials through marketing so we recognize a future potential may exist

Chamber Connection What are some of the future goals of your organization SRS We hope to continue to grow our customer base and expand our service area as well as types of services we offer Organics is an area of landfill diversion that has been gaining ground over the last few years and composting is one of our greatest interests which we hope to possibly incorporate into our business model in the future

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos the biggest community project yoursquore working on right now SRS We are currently assisting in the implementation of recycling programs for local churches and universities In addition we are a sponsor of Area Relief Ministries providing a recycling program for their facility We are always available to provide recycling collection free of charge for any community or non-profit events

Connect with Sunrise Recycling Services

by clicking here

Get Connected With Sunrise Recyclying Services

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 5

Company name Sunrise Recycling ServicesAddress 540 Mobile St Phone Number 731-298-4683Website wwwrecyclejacksoncom

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos new with your organization SRS We have recently acquired new warehouse space for our electronics recycling program The larger space has allowed us to broaden our scope pursuing a greater number of commer-cial clients and more aggressively competing in the Memphis market

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos helped your organization become successful in our community SRSThe biggest asset we have had is the continued support of our great customers and word of mouth Involvement with the cham-ber has provided networking opportunities which have been tremendously helpful as well An online presence and social media has also played a key role in our success

Chamber Connection What does your organization do that most people donrsquot know about SRS Some of our new customers tell us that they werenrsquot aware that curbside collection was available in Madison County For those who are aware many donrsquot realize that we accept glass in our program Although we have sponsored the community electronics re-cycling events over the past several years most people are also unaware that we collect electronics for recycling from businesses and households continuously throughout the year

Chamber Connection What are some recent successes your organization has experienced SRS We have recently had several opportunities to broker materials for local manufacturers Although this is an area of recycling that we didnrsquot foresee being involved in we were able to increase the value of their materials through marketing so we recognize a future potential may exist

Chamber Connection What are some of the future goals of your organization SRS We hope to continue to grow our customer base and expand our service area as well as types of services we offer Organics is an area of landfill diversion that has been gaining ground over the last few years and composting is one of our greatest interests which we hope to possibly incorporate into our business model in the future

Chamber Connection Whatrsquos the biggest community project yoursquore working on right now SRS We are currently assisting in the implementation of recycling programs for local churches and universities In addition we are a sponsor of Area Relief Ministries providing a recycling program for their facility We are always available to provide recycling collection free of charge for any community or non-profit events

Connect with Sunrise Recycling Services

by clicking here

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 6

NEW MEMBERS JUNE 2013Aero Academy International LLCRavi S VirdiMcKellar-Sipes Regional Airport240 Grady Montgomery Dr Hanger 6Jackson TN 38301(731) 300-4798wwwaeroacademyintlcom Category Aircraft - Schools

Beyond VogueCalista Joyce11 Jackson Walk PlazaJackson TN 38301(731) 616-3398wwwbeyond-voguecomCategory Clothing amp Accessories - Ladies

Biggs Financial GroupRaymond James Financial Services Inc Brad Biggs137 Stonebridge Blvd Jackson TN 38305(731) 300-4480wwwbradbiggsraymondjamescom Category Financial amp Financial Advisors

CarMaxDavid Peach1477 Vann Dr Jackson TN 38305(714) 318-0660wwwcarmaxcomCategory Automobile Dealers

DampC Plumbing ServicesDennis Cheatem163 Plantation Rd Jackson TN 38305(731) 420-2936Category Plumbing

Family Care Walk-In ClinicHarrison Hayes400 US Hwy 45 W Humboldt TN 38343(731) 300-4567wwwwalkncliniccomCategory Clinics amp Medical Groups

HelmsBriscoeTenille Roberts430 Roland Ave Jackson TN 38305(731) 803-3661wwwhelmsbriscoecomCategory Wedding ampor Event Planner

Humphreys Associates Inc Shane Lynch3300 Mitchell St Humboldt TN 38343(731) 693-0349Category Appraisers

Jackson Regional Womenrsquos CenterKelly Williams CMC1040 GreystoneJackson TN 38305(731) 668-4455wwwjrwcmdcom Category Physicians ampor Surgeons

Jackson Walk ApartmentsMichelle Risher102 Jackson Walk PlazaJackson TN 38301(731) 554-9255wwwjacksonwalkapartmentscomCategory Apartments

LeapEnergy Investment and Trade LLCAugustus Pela1085 Hwy 45 Bypass Ste 5Jackson TN 38301(731) 300-0511Category Renewable Energy Systems

RC Enterprises Richard R Carlisle 208 Edwards Dr Jackson TN 38301(615) 290-6260wwwtrucutcnccomCategory Industrial Equipment amp Supplies

SEB Recycling Solutions LLCChris Brauss96 American Dr Jackson TN 38301(731) 803-1228wwwsebrecyclingsolutionscomCategory Recycling

VERACIOUS MASSAGE THERAPY by ALLENTerry J Allen LMT AMTA1356 Hollywood Dr Jackson TN 38301(731) 225-2240wwwveraciousmassagebyallencomCategory Massage

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 7

RENEWING MEMBERS JUNE 2013Accurate CommunicationsACME BrickAllstate-Hughes Insurance AgencyAmerican JohnnyAmerican Red Cross - Jackson Area ChapterArt in the VillageATA Technologies LLCBackyard BarbecueBank of America Merrill LynchBath Brush amp BeyondBaymont Inn and SuitesBenefits First LLCBrooksiersquos BarnByrd amp Byrd Attorneys at Law PLLCCamellia Trace ApartmentsChick-fil-AChristian Culbreath DDSCity FloristClay Williams amp Associates IncComplete Restoration IncCornerstone Health Services Group IncCowart Reese Sargent CPArsquos PCCoyote BluesCrane Service IncCross Gate Services IncDennis Mitchellrsquos Automotive CenterDesigns by JulieDoubleTree by Hilton-JacksonDustyrsquos Outdoor Media LLCEdward Jones InvestmentsEnvironmental 1F N Sheppard amp CoFarmers amp Merchants BankFerguson Brothers IncFirst South BankFirst Tennessee BankFMY Orthodontics PCGeisler Young LLCGoldrsquos GymGolden Circle Insurance Agency IncGraham Snack Foods IncHadleyrsquosHeavenly HamHensley EnterprisesING Financial Partners LLCInternational Assn of Admin Prof Jackson ChapterJackson Area Business and Professional WomenJackson Arts CouncilJackson Chiropractic CenterJackson Transit AuthorityJimmy Eldridge State RepresentativeJourney ChurchKing Bradley Dozer ServicesLegalShieldConsumer and Business Protection GroupLonghorn SteakhouseLos PortalesLuna MasonryMaxim Healthcare Services

Merry Maids of Greater JacksonMichael W King DDS PLCMilan Express Co IncMoersquos Southwest GrillNell Huntspon Flower BoxNorthside Medical Clinic PCNorthside United Methodist ChurchNorthwestern MutualOffice Max 387Old Country StoreOld Hickory Rotary ClubParty Mart Liquors amp Wines IncPlatorsquos ClosetPolly Brasher CPA PCPost House NorthPratt Ind (USA) Corrugating DivPrimary Care Specialists-SouthR amp J Feed Supply Company IncRange USA IncRegional Home CareResidence Inn by MarriottRidgecrest Cellars Wine amp SpiritsRJ Young CompanyRodan and Fields DermatologistsSigns First of Madison CountySnagMobcomSnells of JacksonSt Maryrsquos Catholic SchoolStanley Black amp DeckerState Farm Insurance-Brandon JonesState Farm Insurance-Howard BondState Farm Insurance-Wes HarrisTaylor Diesel Service of JacksonThe Barrel Wine amp Spirits CoThe Greer CampaignThe Kellogg CompanyThe Marston Group PLC CPArsquos amp Business AdvisorsThe Oaks ApartmentsTSS Industrial Packaging LLCVolunteer InternationalWarm Hearts Care-WestWild Sophistication Inc

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 8

RIBBON CUTTINGS JUNE 2013Ambassadors with Perfect

Attendance June 2013

Kathy Canovan Rodan amp Fields

Joyce Corley FirstBank

Amanda Davenport Complete Restoration Inc

Janet DiChiara EXIT Select Realty

Sarah Estes The Jackson Sun

Michele Jackson Jackson Transit Authority

Delita Johnson Crimestoppers

Wendi Johnson Baymont Inn amp Suites

Norwood Jones Old Country Land Office

Kathy Kitzman WBBJ-TV

Dawn Mooney PC Paladins

Comfort Keepers231-C North ParkwayJackson TN 38305

731-664-7664wwwcomfortkeeperscomCategory Assisted Living

Dermatology Clinic of Jackson1320 Union University Drive

Jackson TN 38305731-422-7999

wwwdermjaxcomCategory Clinics amp Medical Groups

ABOVE Gary Grisham Chairman of the Board of The Bank of Jackson presented a $500 check to the Jackson-Madison County School System Day Treat-ment Program Director Theresa Guthrey The Day

Treatment Program won the Golden Apple drawing at the Education Recognition Breakfast

Welcome to our newest Partners-in-Education

Hub City Blueprint amp Supply Company IncThe Montessori School at Bemis

PARTNERS-IN-EDUCATION

Proud Sponsor of the Jackson Chamber Education Programs

+ 97 percent of your chamber dues are tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense

+ 6865 Number of direct manufacturing distribution and call center jobs created in Madison County by chamber economic development initiatives in the last ten years

+ More than One Billion Number of dollars invested by new and expanding industries in Madison County in the last ten years as a resultof efforts by the chamberrsquos economic development department and its affiliation with Team Madison County

DID YOU KNOW

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 8

RIBBON CUTTINGS JUNE 2013Ambassadors with Perfect

Attendance June 2013

Kathy Canovan Rodan amp Fields

Joyce Corley FirstBank

Amanda Davenport Complete Restoration Inc

Janet DiChiara EXIT Select Realty

Sarah Estes The Jackson Sun

Michele Jackson Jackson Transit Authority

Delita Johnson Crimestoppers

Wendi Johnson Baymont Inn amp Suites

Norwood Jones Old Country Land Office

Kathy Kitzman WBBJ-TV

Dawn Mooney PC Paladins

Comfort Keepers231-C North ParkwayJackson TN 38305

731-664-7664wwwcomfortkeeperscomCategory Assisted Living

Dermatology Clinic of Jackson1320 Union University Drive

Jackson TN 38305731-422-7999

wwwdermjaxcomCategory Clinics amp Medical Groups

ABOVE Gary Grisham Chairman of the Board of The Bank of Jackson presented a $500 check to the Jackson-Madison County School System Day Treat-ment Program Director Theresa Guthrey The Day

Treatment Program won the Golden Apple drawing at the Education Recognition Breakfast

Welcome to our newest Partners-in-Education

Hub City Blueprint amp Supply Company IncThe Montessori School at Bemis

PARTNERS-IN-EDUCATION

Proud Sponsor of the Jackson Chamber Education Programs

+ 97 percent of your chamber dues are tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense

+ 6865 Number of direct manufacturing distribution and call center jobs created in Madison County by chamber economic development initiatives in the last ten years

+ More than One Billion Number of dollars invested by new and expanding industries in Madison County in the last ten years as a resultof efforts by the chamberrsquos economic development department and its affiliation with Team Madison County

DID YOU KNOW

Total Labor Force April rsquo13 April lsquo12 Rate Change March rsquo13 March rsquo12 Rate Change

Madison County 49730 49040 14 49800 48260 32

Jackson MSA 58110 57160 17 58210 56290 34(Madison amp Chester Counties)

Tennessee 3113600 3073700 13 3102700 3077900 08

United States 154975000 153905000 07 154512000 154316000 01

Unemployment April rsquo13 April lsquo12 Rate Change March rsquo13 March rsquo12 Rate Change Madison County 82 82 00 81 84 -03 Jackson MSA 82 80 02 82 83 -01 (Madison amp Chester Counties) Tennessee 80 76 04 81 81 00 United States 81 77 04 76 84 -08 Sales Tax Collected June lsquo13 June lsquo12 Rate Change May rsquo13 May lsquo12 Rate Change

City of Jackson $3688524 $3489998 57 $3958574 $3988981 -08

Madison County $3967009 $3788386 47 $4240341 $4303289 -15

Building Permits Residential June lsquo13 June lsquo12 May 13 May 12

Number Issued 16 14 14 13Permit Value $3104000 $2188000 $2341000 $3130000

Commercial Number Issued 16 33 14 12Permit Value $5294257 $4356644 $2476360 $3982516

ECONOMIC INDICATORS JUNE 2013

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 9

Jackson Chamber Staff Directory

Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEOkspurgeonjacksontncom

Lisa Cothran Manager Membership Development lcothranjacksontncom

Kristy Dorris Receptionistkdorrisjacksontncom

Shirley Jones Vice President Public Affairs sajonesjacksontncom

Lori Nunnery Executive Director Jackson Convention amp Visitors Bureaulnunneryjacksontncom

Beth Parnell Manager of Events bparnelljacksontncom

Ryan Porter Vice President Strategic Initiatives amp General Counsel rporterjacksontncom

Judy Renshaw Sr Vice President Business amp Community Services jrenshawjacksontncom

Megan Seals Communications Coordinator msealsjacksontncom

Brandy Stutsman Administrative Assistant Business Services amp West Tennessee Business Resource Center bstutsmanjacksontncom

Carolyn Vaughan Membership Development Coordinator cvaughanjacksontncom

Joyce Welch Executive Assistant jwelchjacksontncom

Mandy White Vice President Economic Development mwhitejacksontncom

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 10

CONNECT WITH US

wwwjacksontncom

Russell Cook Manager of Accountingrcookjacksontncom

Jackson Chamber Staff Directory

Kyle Spurgeon PresidentCEOkspurgeonjacksontncom

Lisa Cothran Manager Membership Development lcothranjacksontncom

Kristy Dorris Receptionistkdorrisjacksontncom

Shirley Jones Vice President Public Affairs sajonesjacksontncom

Lori Nunnery Executive Director Jackson Convention amp Visitors Bureaulnunneryjacksontncom

Beth Parnell Manager of Events bparnelljacksontncom

Ryan Porter Vice President Strategic Initiatives amp General Counsel rporterjacksontncom

Judy Renshaw Sr Vice President Business amp Community Services jrenshawjacksontncom

Megan Seals Communications Coordinator msealsjacksontncom

Brandy Stutsman Administrative Assistant Business Services amp West Tennessee Business Resource Center bstutsmanjacksontncom

Carolyn Vaughan Membership Development Coordinator cvaughanjacksontncom

Joyce Welch Executive Assistant jwelchjacksontncom

Mandy White Vice President Economic Development mwhitejacksontncom

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 10

CONNECT WITH US

wwwjacksontncom

Russell Cook Manager of Accountingrcookjacksontncom

JACKSON CHAMBER PG 11

For decades Jackson has connected businesses to successToday we are connected by more than roads rail and runways ndash

we connect people at the speed of light Jackson is looking ahead as a sustainable city with a growing focus on wellness

Our hundreds of doctors specialty centers and pioneering robotics have captured national attention

The surprising variety of arts sports and music is kept vibrant by a growing number of students and professionals

The Jackson Chamber invites you to Connect Here