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Mid-YearProgress Report

August 2010

Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce

2000 Commerce Avenue • Dyersburg, TN 38024

Telephone: 731.285.3433 • Fax: 731.286.4926Email: chamber@ecsis.net • Website: www.dyerchamber.com

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2010 Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEJoe Emery, ChairmanWendell West, Immediate Past-

ChairmanJeff Agee, Chairman-ElectAllen Hester, President/CEOJoe M. Enoch, TreasurerEddie Anderson, Vice Chair

AgribusinessDon Crews, Vice Chair Business

DevelopmentJoe Yates, Vice Chair

Downtown DevelopmentPaul Carson, Vice Chair

Community DevelopmentDr. Karen Bowyer, Vice Chair

EducationSusan Dew, Vice Chair Existing

IndustryBob Kirk, Vice Chair Governmental

& LegislativeDavid Taylor, Vice Chair Economic

DevelopmentJeff Agee, Vice Chair

Membership DevelopmentDavid Hayes, Vice Chair Regional

DevelopmentJohn Ford, Vice Chair Transporta-

tionLarry White, Vice Chair Healthcare

IndustryBen Edwards, Vice Chair Retail

Dev.

BOARD MEMBERSJeff Agee Bill ReffertWalt Bradshaw Scott SelfMichelle Brewer Tom SheedyAndrew Harrington Cathy StrawbridgeRay Lowrance York WalkerPollyanna McClure Whitney AllmonMike Pennington Penny GuthrieTracy Latham Mark PorterRussell Pig Danny WatsonSteve Lane

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERSMayor Richard Hill, Dyer CountyMayor John Holden, DyersburgMayor K.W. Dennison, NewbernMayor James Davis, TrimbleJohn Lannom, Legal CounselBrian Collins, TN Vocational Training

CenterLloyd Ramer, City Schools SuperintendentDr. Dwight Hedge, Dyer County

SuperintendentJimmy Williamson, Power BoardEddie Burks, Planning Commission

Message From The Chairman

Message From The President

By Joe Emery, Chairman of the Board

In the chamber profession, one must remain optimistic. This is not ajob for a naysayer. That being said, though, it is sometimes difficult toremain positive when big industries are leaving town and floodwater isup over the window sills. It’s easy to feel good when things are going great, but the real testcomes when we are faced with adversity. But as the old cliché goes,when the going gets tough, the tough get going! That’s how I would characterize the work of the Chamber staff so farthis year. They have remained positive, stayed focused, and made goodthings happen. I can’t say enough to thank Tammy Hall, Tonya Traylor,Steve Guttery, Judy Gregory, and our newest staff member, EllenCarrington, for the work they have done so far this year. Bart Jowers andDoris Smith do a great job keeping the Lannom Center running smoothlyall year long. I am equally grateful for and impressed with the efforts of our grantwriter, Monique Hazelwood, and our videographer-in-residence, KenTeutsch, for their contributions. (If you haven’t viewed our video libraryon YouTube, you need to check it out! Just hit our website atwww.dyerchamber.com and click the YouTube icon.) The bottom line for me is this: In spite of the Great Recession and all ofthe uncertainty we face going forward, I feel privileged to work withsome great people who refuse to give up on building a better future forour community. We are making a difference!

By Allen Hester, CCE, CEcD, President/CEO

Hot enough for everybody? Are we enjoying the summer heat wave?Well, it’s August in West Tennessee, so we all keep the iced tea handy,right? But before we know it, temperatures will begin to cool down, and fallwill arrive. Crops will be harvested, the holidays will roll around, andthe year 2010 will draw to a close. As your Chairman this year, I’m reminded of that old Chinese proverbthat says: “May you live in interesting times.” This year has certainlybeen an interesting one so far! We started off with news that one of our largest industries,WorldColor, was going to close by the end of the year, if not sooner.That was back in March; it was bad news then, and it’s still tough tocontemplate the impact this will have on our local economy. Then, in May, we were hit with the worst flooding in our history! South Dyersburg was under water,hundreds of people were displaced, and some of the retail businesses in the area simply had to shut downfor good because of the extensive damage. But, thankfully, no life was lost. Most of the industries were back up and running in short order. Thecity and county responded swiftly and effectively, and the generosity of Dyer Countians was quicklyevident as everyone pitched in to help those who needed a hand. As your Chairman, I have had an opportunity to see first hand the work that the board, the staff andvarious volunteers are doing on behalf of the community, and I can tell you this with certainty: Asmembers, you should be very proud. Our organization remained undaunted in the face of theseextraordinary tough economic times and the temporary setbacks that have come our way. I would alsolike to take this opportunity to thank the Board Members for their continued support and dedication to theChamber. In spite of everything that has happened, we continue to forge ahead. From our Downtown Dyersburgrevitalization project and Riverfront Park efforts, to several existing industry expansion projects, tocreation and/or sponsorship of exciting community events like the Big River Bowl, the first-everDyersburg Duckfest and the upcoming Halls Air Show, we are actively engaged in moving the communityforward. Please take a few minutes to read through the information in this report, and keep it on file in yourhome or office. Share it with your friends, neighbors and business associates. Talk up the positive thingsthat are going on. Finally, take pride in the fact that you are supporting all these efforts, across many different aspects ofcommunity life, that combine to make Dyersburg and Dyer County a great place to live, work, raise afamily and do business – rain or shine!

Happenings of Downtown Dyersburg

Main Street Dyersburg continues effortsto restore downtown, including a newstreetscape around the Court Square.

As Main Street Farmers Market entersinto its fourth year, there are record

numbers of growers and buyers.

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Economic Development& TourismDavid Taylor, Vice Chair

Fundraising efforts continued with atotal of $741,000 now pledged over thethree year period 2009-2011.

A total of 12 new industry inquirieshave beenanswered so farin 2010. Fourare currentlyactive on theExpect IIindustrialbuilding.

We are con-tinuing ourtourism efforts,with support ofthe DSCCBaseball/SoftballTournament inMay 2010, support for the DyersburgDuckfest in August 2010, support forthe upcoming Big River Bowl inAugust 2010, support for the upcomingHalls Air Show in September 2010,and support for the Mississippi RiverCorridor Project and related tourismevents such as canoeing, hiking, birdwatching, etc., with various forms ofadvertising and promo materials.Videos, print ads, brochures, etc.,including the Destination Dyersburgmagazine, which contains articles abouttourism and cultural events.

The Chamber continues to support newefforts in assisting the Port Authorityin obtaining a new TIGER II Grantfrom the federal government to com-plete the port project. We are providingongoing support for completion of I-69through West Tennessee.

MEETINGS, CONFERENCES,FORUMS:

• Southern Economic & Develop-ment Council: “Meet the Consultants”in Chicago, IL

• Original Equipment SupplierAssociation automotive meeting in

Franklin, TN• Area Development Consultants

Forum in San Francisco, CA• Roundtable in the South, consult-

ants meeting in Myrtle Beach, SC• Tennessee Economic Partnership,

Chicago-area consultants visit• German-American Chamber of

Commerce, new member event, inAtlanta,GA.

•Interna-tionalCouncil ofShoppingCentersTN-KYIdeaExchange,in Nash-ville, TN.

•AmericanChamber

of Commerce Executives conference inMilwaukee.

• Southern Economic DevelopmentCouncil, annual conference, NewOrleans, LA.

Ads placed this year in the followingpublications: Site Selection, AreaDevelopment, World Trade 100 (online),Business Facilities, Tennessee Economic &Community Development Guide.

The Tourism brochure has beenrevised to include yearly calendar ofevents and distributed to area hotels,restaurants, etc. Tourism videos havebeen developed by Ken Teutsch of F3Media and uploaded on the Chamber’sYouTube channel.

Halls Air Show - September 11-12

A walking tour was conducted around theruins of the Mengel Box Company. Thetour consisted of Chamber representativesand members of the Dyer County Histori-cal Society.

The Young Farmers and RanchersProgram is still in place and has been avery positive partnership.

The Big River Bowl - August 28

Work continues on obtaining andimplenting various grants from USDAand other sources to complete renova-tions to the Farmers Market buildingand to construct a floating boat dockfrom which canoes and kayaks can belaunched. The Downtown Develop-ment Association was recentlyawarded grant funds for these projects.

2010 Annual Chamber Golf Tournament

Our Partners In ProgressTHANKS TO OUR

MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONSPONSORS:

_____________________

First Citizens National Bank

Sara Lee

Dyersburg Electric System

Forcum Lannom Contractors

AT&T

Security Bank

John Lannom Law Firm

Caterpillar

Dyersburg Regional Medical

Center

First South Bank

First State Bank

Forcum Lannom Building

Materials

CableOne

Colonial Diversified Polymer

Products

Rogers Plumbing, Heating, AirRoyalGuard, Inc.S. M. Lawrence Co., Inc.S.T.A.R. Physical TherapySaint Mary’s Episcopal ChurchSara Lee US FoodsSara MillerSchultz FarmsScott Self, D.D.S.SearsSecurity Bank - DyersburgSells, D. L., Inc. - McDonald’s RestaurantMngmt.Servall Termite & GutterServicemaster by RenuCoServpro of Dyersburg/Union CitySez SewSherwin WilliamsSisbro Management, LLCSonic Drive-InSonic Drive-In #1Sonic Drive-In #2Southeastern Reinforcing IncSports Orthopedics & SpineSports Plus Rehab CentersSRG Global, Inc.StaffmarkStallings LipfordStanley P. Young D.D.S.State Farm Insurance, L. D. GantState Gazette/Dyersburg NewsState Systems Inc.Steel Fab Inc.Steely Foot ClinicSubway Sandwiches & SaladsSudbury BroadcastingSun Products Corp.Sunshine MotorsSuper D #67Superior Fire Protection, Inc.Surveying Services Inc.Sweet Pepper’s DeliSylvan Learning CenterTaco Bell Of Dyersburg, Inc.Tempe’sTencom TechnologiesTenn Ark Crop Service IncTennessee Career Center At DyersburgTennessee RealtyTennessee RealtyTennessee RealtyTennessee TractorTennessee Valley AuthorityTennLawnTeresa Stavely, DDSThe Back 9The Bridge at RidgelyThe Cartridge ExchangeThe Centre GroupThe Clinic, PLLCThe Factory ConnectionThe Highlands of DyersburgThe King MansionThe UPS Store #5973Thomas and Pat ParnellThomas Reasons, County CommissionerThunderbolt BroadcastingThurmond Structural Detailing, Inc.

Thurmond Structural Detailing, Inc.Tigrett & Pennington Insurance Inc.Tim Castellaw FordTLM Associates, Inc.TN Technology Center at NewbernTown of TrimbleTransitions of Dyer CountyTRC @ DyersburgTrenton Industrial LaundryTri-County Farmers Equipment IncTrinity Ev. Lutheran ChurchTriple T Tire & AlignmentTucker Street ChurchTucker Tire & Oil CompanyTy Be CompanyU.S. ArmyUitendaal, JohnUniversal Contractors, LLCUniversity of Memphis-Dyersburg OfficeUT Dyer County Extension ServiceVolunteer Family Medical ClinicVolunteer Home Care, Inc.W. TN Regional Blood Center/Lifeline BloodServicesWade Electric Co IncWalden’s CabinetsWalmart Store #677Walton’s Office ProductsWarehousing LimitedWest Tennessee Bone & Joint ClinicWest Tennessee CommunicationsWest Tennessee Motor Co. & Leasing, LLCWest Tennessee Surgical, PLCWest TN Area Council BSAWhite & Associates Home Assistance Inc.White & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.Wilkerson, Gauldin & Hayes AttorneysWilkerson’s TaxidermyWilliam T. Jordan, AttorneyWilliams FurnitureWillis Air Conditioning & ElectricWilloughby Insurance Agency & AFLACWis-Pak of Dyersburg LLCWomen’s Clinic of Dyersburg PLLCWoodlawn, LLCWoodmen of the WorldWorkforce EssentialsWorld ColorWorldwide International Student ExchangeYMCA of Dyer CountyYorkville Recycling, Inc.Youth Villages

Thank you foryour continued

support!

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Downtown DevelopmentJoe Yates, Vice Chair

The Downtown Dyersburg Develop-ment Association continued to executethe Sub-Master Plan as designed byAskew, Hargraves and Harcourt andalso continued developmet of the RiverPark on the Forked Deer River.

This year’s Farmers Market presenteda record number of vendors and alsoincorporated the Know Your Growerinitiative.

Membership DevelopmentJeff Agee, Vice Chair

The Chamber held the AnnualMembershp Banquet and AwardsPresentation in January and featuredguest speaker Bob Farmer and TheFarmers Almanac.

The Chamber continues to hostmonthly 12 @ 12 luncheons forChamber and prospective members tolearn about current programs andmember benefits.

The Chamber has held several RibbonCuttings for new members this yearwith assistance from our Diplomats,Mayors, and other dignitaries.

The Membership Development Sub-Committee continues to focus onretention efforts for 2010 with Chambermembers and other valued addedbenefits.

Business DevelopmentDon Crews, Vice Chair

The Chamber’s staff and board mem-bers have been actively involved in thisyear’s CREST Program (Creating aRural Entrepreneurial System inTennessee) through a partnership withDyersburg State Small Business Devel-opment and community leaders. TheCREST Program will help to fosterprograms and services to meet thediverse needs current and futureentrepreneurs.

We are currently working on a SmallBusiness Development Kit that willprovide a one-stop-shop approach forbusinesses to access pertinent informa-tion related to licenses, taxes, state andlocal contacts, along with informationfrom the Department of Economic &Community Development. This kit willalso be avialable electronically for smallbusiness members to download fromthe Chamber’s website.

Once again in 2010, the Chamber willpartner with Vicki Lake to provide threeGrant Writing Workshops on October28th, November 4th, and November11th.

The Business Development Sub-Committee and Chamber staff arecurrently discussing new partnershipopportunities and the possibility offacilitating a Jump Start Workshop inthe Spring of 2011.

The Chamber awarded two local smallbusinesses Business of the Year Awardat the 2010 Annual Banquet. TheChamber also partnered with TNDepartment of Economic & Commu-nity, F-3 Media, and Pennington Seed& Supply, to develop and submit avideo as part of the first annualentrepreneurship video competition“What Makes You an Entrepreneur?”Pennington Seed & Supply was chosenas the winner of the statewide compe-tition and was awarded a $500 cashprize and a professional marketingpackage valued at $2,000.00.

The Chamber’s Annual Business Expowas held on April 29th with recordbreaking attendance by both vendors andvisitors. Approximately 20% of thevendors were new businesses that tookadvantage of the expo’s benefits inpromoting new and existing productsand services.

Bob Farmer was the guestspeaker and entertainer forthe 2010 Annual Member-ship Banquet.

Mike and Dana Pennington: winners of the videocompetition “What Makes You an Entrepreneur?”

Our Partners In ProgressExcel PolymersExtendicare of West TennesseeEye Care Group PLLC-Dyersburg LocationFaith Deliverance Apostolic ChurchFamily CareFamily Care PCFamily Medical ClinicFastenal CompanyFiddlesticksFine Arts WarehouseFirestone Industrial ProductsFirst Baptist ChurchFirst Choice Medical CareFirst Christian ChurchFirst Citizens Financial PlusFirst Citizens National BankFirst Citizens National Bank MortgageLending DivisionFirst Presbyterian ChurchFirst South BankFirst StateFirst United Methodist ChurchFisher’s Meat CompanyFlatt Heating & Air ConditioningFMY Orthodontics PCForcum Lannom ContractorsForcum-Lannom Inc.Ford & Harrison, LLPFord Construction CompanyForever CommunicationsFour Seasons Realty/GMAC Real EstateFrames, Etc.Frazier PropertiesFrazier RoofingFrench’s CateringFyrne LakeGeneral Appliance & FurnitureGeraldine’s Florist & Proud’s MonumentGibson Electric Membership CorporationGibson Farmers Co-opGirl ScoutsHeart of the SouthGreen Thumb of Dyersburg, LLCGreen Village Corners, LLCGreen Village Shopping CenterGrogan’s Dairy QueenH & H Pallet CompanyH & R BlockH.C.I. Supply Co.Hampton InnHand Surgery Clinic, PLLCHardage GroupHart State Farm InsuranceHaskins & Harris P.A.Heckethorn Products, Inc.Hester FarmsHilliard W. L. Lyons, LLCHoliday Inn ExpressHollywood FeedHoly Angels Catholic ChurchHometown AppraisalsHorner, Hawkins & Kerber, D.D.S.Hub City Blueprint & Supply Co IncHuddle HouseIndependent Radiology AssociatesIndustrial Controls & Electrical, LLCInland Dredging Co., L.L.C.Integrated Systems, LLCJ & P Machine RepairJD Distributors

Jeff BoxJimmy Lanier—Public DefenderJoe M. Enoch & Associates, PLLCJohn HoldenJohn J. Campbell Co., Inc.John Lannom, AttorneyJohnson-Williams Funeral HomeJones, Hamilton, & Lay, PLCK & S Engineering, PLLCKatie WinchesterKelly On-Site Services - c/o Sara Lee USFoodsKetchum Law FirmKirk, Jere T., ContractorKlinkhammer AcousticalKetchum Law FirmKirk, Jere T., ContractorKlinkhammer AcousticalKomatsu America InternationalKroger Food Store #392Lacy Brothers FarmsLake Road B/P AmocoLakeview Dining RoomLamar AdvertisingLandscape WorkshopLawrence ElectricLewis Norman, AldermanLife Choices Pregnancy Support Center ofDyersburgLiquor CabinetLittle CaesarsLivingston’s Janitorial ServiceLone Oak RetrieversLong & Gibson PharmacyLowery’s Body ShopLulu’sLupo’s Restaurante ItalianoLupo’s Stein Low CateringLusk Chiropractic Health CenterMain Street Family PharmacyMainline StationManpower West TennesseeMaple Ridge ManorMarch of Dimes Birth Defects FoundationMcDowell Center for ChildrenMcGehee, Nicholson, Burke, Architects IncMcIver’s Grant Public LibraryMedical Nephrology AssociatesMedSouth Medical CenterMerle NormanMetro Industrial JobsMid-South Heart CenterMidSouth Pain Treatment CenterMid-South Surgical, P.C.Millington & Tipton AppealMississippi River CorridorModern Woodmen of AmericaMona’s Smoke ShopMoney4U.netMoody Properties Inc.Murray Guard Inc.N.W. TN Shooting Sports Assoc., Inc.Nauvoo Pet ResortNES RentalsNewbern Discount Drug, LLCNewbern First United Methodist ChurchNewbern Food Rite #22Newbern Housing AuthorityNewbern Medical Clinic

Newbill & Henry CPA’sNexairNordyneNorthwest Dyersburg Utility DistrictNorthwest TN Workforce BoardNSK Steering Systems America, Inc.Nucor Building SystemsNucor Steel-ArkansasOkeena Bottled WaterOld South Trading CompanyOmni-Tech ManufacturingOuterlimit PowersportsP T CompanyP.H. White CompanyPaducah Supply Co.Pain Center of DyersburgPalmer Law FirmParkview FloristPathwaysPatterson Bro. Main St. Service CenterPayday Place, Inc.Pediatric AssociatesPennington Seed & SupplyPermenter ConstructionPhillips EngineeringPhysical Therapy of DyersburgPollack Broadcasting Co.PolyOne Engineered MaterialsPosthouse ApartmentsPowell TransportationPower & Control ResourcesPremier Floor CenterPrewitt Medical Care Clinic, PCPriority Alarm Services, Inc.Professional Development CenterProfessional Real EstateProfessional Satellite SalesProforma Custom PrintingPrudential 1st Southern Realty-FrankSalowitzPrudential First Southern Real EstatePrudential First Southern Real Estate -Chad SipesR & R Roofing & SidingR & S Carpet SalesR.C. OwenRamm FencingRandall Prince, D.D.S.Randstad Staffing ServicesRaymond Cooper PaintingReasons Construction Co IncReed PropertiesReelfoot ManorRegina’s Appraisal ServiceRegional Home CareRegions BankReliable Glass & PaintRenovation Plus ConstructionRent OneRepublic FinanceRestorallRFW Construction GroupRick Hill NissanRiggs Supply CompanyRight Choices of West TennesseeRMR Investment CompanyRoberts-Gibson, Inc.Roger Long FarmsRogers Jewelry

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Existing IndustrySusan Dew, Vice Chair

The Chamber continues to encourageplant tours of local industry as acomponent of Existing IndustryRoundtable meetings.

We held the Annual Industry Appre-ciation Cookout and encourage moreparticipation. Held on May 27th witha good turnout. Comedian MichaelClayton entertained the crowd.

We conducted the Annual Wage andBenefit Survey with guidance fromHR Managers. Completed in Marchof 2010 with good participation.

Retail DevelopmentBen Edwards, Vice Chair

Team Members have determined thatI-69 is mission critical for RetailDevelopment and we need to prioritizethat effort.

There is current and ongoing retaildevelopment activity at DyersburgMall, Dyersburg Square, along majorthoroughfares.

We are reviewing the TVA ConsumerConnection update/checklist andhave found that we are already doingmany of the action plans they recom-mend.

We attend ICSC Events to get face-to-face meetings with retail prospects.

Governmental &LegislativeBob Kirk, Vice Chair

We invited the major gubernatorial andthe 8th District Congressional candi-dates to the Annual MembershipMatters Luncheon.

We are continuing our partnering effortswith other organizations that engage inlegislative affairs.

Web Based Membership Data-base: Chamber staff have met withindividual small business membersto provide one-on-one training as tohow to setup their membershipportal that allows for enhancedwebsite benefits related to searchengine optimization, uploading ofphotos related to business prod-ucts/services, and an integratedGoogle map.

Great attendance for the Dyersburg Duckfest

AgribusinessEddie Anderson, Vice Chair

The Chamber assisted with and helped tofacilitate the first ever DyersburgDuckfest on August 7 at the DyerCounty Fairgrounds. This outdoorhunting/fishing event surrounds the localRough Country brand and other localoutdoor sportman venues in the area.The Duckfest brought together TWRA,Buck and Bass, Ducks Unlimited, etc., inefforts to support Agritourism.

The Chamber continues to promote theMississippi River Corridor project forAgritourism.

Dyer County received an $80,000RTP grant for the Dyersburg RiverPark and Greenway in theMississippi River Corridor Trail.Pictured from left to right are: BobRichards, TDEC Greenways andTrails Coordinator; Gerald Parish,TDEC Recreation EducationServices Director; DianaThreadgill, Mississippi RiverCorridor Commission ExecutiveDirector; Steve Guttery; andEnvironment and ConservationCommissioner Jim Fyke.

Our Partners In Progress1st Choice Physical Therapy4-Evergreen Lawn ServiceA-1 ConstructionA-1 PlumbingAbe’s Rib Eye BarnAdams and Reese Attorneys at LawAdorable Again - Infant, Children, and MaternityAdvance Auto PartsAdvance Check and PawnAffordable Exterminating Co.AFLACAir EvacAir Gas MidsouthAKC Janitorial Service & SuppliesAlexander Thompson Arnold PLLCAlford PrintingAllen, Summers, Simpson, Lillie, Gresham PLLCAll-N-One Storage/U-HaulAloha Pools & SpasAlumnae Chapt.-Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.AMEDISYSAmerican CellularAmerican Design Drafting AssociationAmerican General Life & AccidentAmteckAnderson Brace and LimbAnderson FarmsAnderson Printing & Office ProductsAnimal Care HospitalApplebee’sAppraisal Consulting GroupAramark Uniform ServiceArby’sArt Craft SignsAshley, Ashley & Arnold AttorneysAskew Hargraves Harcourt & Assoc., Inc.AT & TAtlas SigncraftersAztec Pest ControlBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &Berkowitz, PCBaltimore & McCraw Bonding Co.Baptist Memorial Hospital Union CityBarker Brothers Waste IncBarker, State RepresentativeBarron Surveying & MappingBeasley Chiropractic CenterBelew & Ray DrugsBest Western Dyersburg InnsBethel University: College of ProfessionalStudiesBill AdcockBill CloarBlackberry Hill CateringBlossoms Flowers & GiftsBob Kirk, AldermanBobby O. Cook, D.D.S.Boss Hoss Cycle, Inc.Bradshaw & Company InsurorsBradshaw, PeggyBrewer & AssociatesBrewer Property ManagementBriggs & StrattonBruce Hayes CommunicationsBrunson, Kenneth, D.D.S.Bumper to Bumper Auto PartsBunge North AmericaBurch Food Services, Inc.Burks Beverage Company, L.P.

Burks BroadcastingC & C PharmacyCableOneCaldwells Office OutfittersCanterbury PlaceCape Regional Eye CenterCaravan Packaging CorporationCaRe Petroleum CompanyCareAll Home Care ServicesCargill Inc.Carken Properties, LPCarousel Realty of Dyer CountyCaterpillar LogisticsCaterpillar-DTFCatfish GalleyCenter for Adult HealthcareCenter Line ElectricCentury Equipment RentalChancery Clerk and MasterChaney PropertiesCharlene’s/Just Divine Tea RoomCharles Cowles, CPACharles James ConstructionChic Farm CompanyChild Support Services of TennesseeChoctaw Transportation Co. Inc.Christ Classical AcademyCity Collision CenterCity Drug CompanyCity LiquorCity of DyersburgCity Of NewbernCivil Engineering SolutionsClark DistributingClark Properties NorthClifco, Inc.Cole Chiropractic ClinicColeman’s Discount Home FurnishingsColonial Diversified Polymer ProductsComcast SpotlightComfort InnCornerstone Church of GodCosmopolitan Funeral ServicesCottrell Electric CompanyCraig FitzhughCreative KidzCredit Services of Northwest Tennessee,Inc.Cricket CornerCruizer’s GrillCumberland Presbyterian ChurchCupples J & J CompanyCurry Funeral HomeCurves for WomenCutz and ColorD & B PropertiesD & K PackagingDanny DedmonDavis Wealth ServicesDean’s Overhead Door & ServicesDebbie Bradshaw-Hart, Dyer Co.CommissionDelta AutoplexDelta Roofing, Siding & Supply Co.Developmental Skills CenterDodge StoreDodson FarmsDon Medlin CompanyDr. Jimmy Noonan

Drs. Moore and CaylorDuckworth Pathology GroupDusty Joe’s StakeoutDyer Co. Chapter, American Red CrossDyer County Adult EducationDyer County Animal HospitalDyer County Board Of EducationDyer County Branch of the NAACPDyer County Chancery Court ClerkDyer County Circuit Court ClerkDyer County Court ClerkDyer County Fair AssociationDyer County Farm BureauDyer County GovernmentDyer County Home BuildersDyer County RealtyDyer County Register of DeedsDyer County Road SuperintendentDyer Distributing, LPDyer Investment CompanyDyersburg Air Service Inc.Dyersburg Allergy ClinicDyersburg Area Community ConcertAssociationDyersburg Army Air Base Memorial Assoc.,Inc.Dyersburg Christian CenterDyersburg City SchoolsDyersburg City SchoolsDyersburg Civitan ClubDyersburg Clinic CorpDyersburg Credit UnionDyersburg Diabetic ClinicDyersburg Electric SystemDyersburg Family Eye CareDyersburg Family Walk-In ClinicDyersburg Funeral HomeDyersburg Intermediate SchoolDyersburg JayceesDyersburg Kiwanis ClubDyersburg MallDyersburg ManorDyersburg Municipal Golf CourseDyersburg Noon Rotary ClubDyersburg Orthopedic SurgeryDyersburg PalletDyersburg Parks & Recreation Dept.Dyersburg Pediatric DentistryDyersburg RealtyDyersburg Regional Medical CenterDyersburg Rotary Breakfast ClubDyersburg Save-A-Lot FoodsDyersburg Skin ClinicDyersburg State Community CollegeDyersburg State Community CollegeDyersburg Tax ServiceDyersburg TrophyDyersburg Urology ClinicDyersburg/Dyer County Union MissionEast Court Properties LLCEaton Corporation-6031Edutech IncEdward JonesEdward JonesEl Patio Mexican Restaurant, LLCElectronic Communication SystemsEngineering Design ConsultantsERMCOExcalibar Minerals, Inc.

The Retail Team is developing a“hit list” of prospects to reach outto from the Fast Casual Top 100List.

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Community DevelopmentPaul Carson, Vice Chair

Chamber staff and the Vice Chair arescheduled to attend the County Com-mission meeting to present the 2010Three Star Annual Report and to alsorequest adoption of the 2010-2014 5-year Strategic Action Plan.

In May 2010, the Chamber graduatedover 30 Youth Leadership partici-pants; over 35 youth have been selectedfor the 2010-2011 program.

In June 2010, the Chamber graduatedapproximately 8 Adult Leadershipparticipants.

The Chamber continues to work with aregional grant writer to provide grantwriting assistance for community wideprojects.

Year-to-date the Chamber has helped tofacilitate over $2 million in grantfunds for Dyersburg and Dyer County.

Chamber provided an Open House/Ribbon Cutting event for the newWomen’s Center at Dyersburg RegionalMedical Center and also for theDyersburg Allergy Clinic.

The Chamber partnered with DyerCounty YMCA and Y-USA for thePioneering Healthy Communitiesinitiative. This program is designed toadvocate healthier lifestyles throughenvironmental change.

Educational DevelopmentDr. Karen Bowyer, Vice Chair

We are promoting the Dual Enroll-ment program in high school andencouraging the use of technology toaddress limited space at the TennesseeTechnology Centers and at DyersburgState Community College.

The Chamber is promoting the AdultEducation Program in Dyer County.

TransportationJohn Ford, Vice Chair

The Chamber continuespromotion of I-69.

We are working to improveaccess to the Port atCates Landing by improvingState Route 22 and wideningUS Highway 78.

The Chamber continues to participate in RegionalInfrastructure Assessmentstudy and The RegionalLogistics Council.

We are working with TDOT to accom-modate prospective industry in theIndustrial Park.

Regional DevelopmentDavid Hayes, Vice Chair

The Chamber continues to develop aRegional Transportation plan to takebenefit of the Mississippi River Bridge,Port at Cates Landing, and I-69.

We continue to develop a RegionalAgri-Business Task Force.

We provide forums for the RegionalFinancial Literacy discussion.

The Chamber supports the efforts ofthe Regional Healthcare Consortium.

CHAMBER STAFF

Allen Hester, CCE, CEcDPresident/CEO

Tammy HallVice President, Finance &Administration

Tonya TraylorVice President, Research &Information Technology

Ellen CarringtonDirector of Membership Services

Steve GutteryDirector Downtown Development

Judy Gregory,Receptionist

Bart Jowers, Doris SmithSupport Staff

Ribbon Cutting for the newly renovated Women’s Center

Healthcare IndustryLarry White, Vice Chair

Adult Leadership Class of 2010

We are positioning ourselves to bemore regional in working withRipley, Union City, and Bootheelcounties.

We have recruited 5 new doctors tothe area.

We are recruiting for Orthopedics,Neurology, ENT, Cardiology,Internal Medicine, and FamilyPractice.

Our Economic Development Partners

CaterpillarCity of DyersburgCounty of Dyer

Dyersburg Electric SystemDyersburg Regional Medical

Center

ERMCOFirst Citizens National Bank

First South BankForcum Lannom ContractorsForcum Lannom Materials

Security Bank

LEVEL IV

LEVEL IIIAshley, Ashley & Arnold

Lannom Law Office

LEVEL I

Alexander, Thompson, ArnoldAnderson Farms

AT&TBelew & Ray Drug

Bradshaw InsuranceBurks Beverage

Cable OneCape Regional Eye Center

CaRe PetroleumChic Farms

Clark PropertiesClifco

Davis Wealth ServicesDyer County Board of Realtors

Family DentistryFirst State BankFrazier Roofing

General Appliance & FurnitureThe Hardage Group

Hilliard LyonsIndependent Radiology Assoc.

Joe M. Enoch & Assoc.Moody PropertiesPediatric Dentistry

Roberts Gibson Oil Co.TennLawn

Warehousing Ltd.White & Associates

LEVEL IID & B PropertiesDyer Distributing