November E-Newsletter Over a Century of Service!

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We are seeking Hamblen County representatives who would like to participate in the 2017 East Tennessee

Regional Leadership Class. This is a great opportunity to meet others in our surrounding counties and share ideas and

address regional issues, as well as come together to help all of East Tennessee. Plus the bonus is that it is SO MUCH

FUN. You get to meet some awesome people and visit their communities.

Anyone who has completed their county leadership program is eligible to participate. If you have not gone

through Morristown Leadership, but have attended another county Leadership Program or have had much leadership

experience, you may also be eligible to participate.

The cost for the program is $600.00. The classes start with a two-day retreat in Sevierville in February. All of

the other sessions will meet on Wednesdays once a month through November. The year is quickly approach-

ing. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.

For more information, contact Debra Williams at the Chamber or Teresa Trent at 423-581-2880 or

ttrent@ornlfcu.com.

Welcome New Board

Members The Chamber is pleased to welcome these in-

dividuals to the Board of Directors following

the election in October. They will be intro-

duced at the Annual Meeting in November and

officially take office on January 1, 2017.

Ron Ailey Burke Ailey Construction

Mike Kaufman

College Square Mall

Jerome Julian Tri-Summit Bank

Whitney McGowan

Craine Thompson & Jones

Tony Miksa

Walters State Community College

Marshall White Team Technologies

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Recreational Development = Positive Development

A s I talk to newcomers to the community,

two things are usually reinforced to me

from them. 1. How does this community offer

so much with taxes so low, and 2. What should I

do to encourage our community to have more

greenways and open park spaces?

I’m sure I will get an email from one indi-

vidual when they read this as this is his com-

ment to me. “I moved to the west side of town

and love walking to the new Wal Mart. I hope

that the rest of the development is walkable.”

I love hearing that so many of us know

that walking will do us more good than harm. I

applaud the city’s efforts at the Morristown Col-

lege site as I like to go check on it occasionally.

Other than “relocating” bricks, not much has

been done there in many years. I actually scared

some “campers” the last time I was there…or

they scared me.

Redeveloping a historic site is always

challenging and sadly, due to neglect of previ-

ous private owners, the site was not only in poor

condition, it was very dangerous as many of the

burned out buildings had a significant “Pisa

Tower” leans to them.

The city’s actions have proven to me and

many individuals in town who enjoy leaving the

comfort of the bean bag chair that they are will-

ing to step up and create safe spaces of redevel-

opment. The city has a proven and beloved park

system that would rival any town in the South-

east of our size and I’m confident that this pro-

ject will produce results that our entire county

will be proud of!

Congratulations Golf Tournament Winners Flight 1 Flight 2 Other Winners

First Place First Place Closest to the Pin

Chris Horn Randall Jolley #2—Michael Hill

Mike Bunch Mike Roper #4—Keith Sams

Mike Hill Jonathan James #9—Mark Doty

Michael Hill Brandon Tomassoni #12—Jeff Cranford

#17—Don Rose

Second Place Second Place

Eric Harrison Josh Shores Longest Drive

Jeff Cranford Tim Pellegrom Clifford Skeen

Clint Harrison Keith Sams

David Shipley Luke Shelton See full list of sponsors on page 7

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2016 Industrial Appreciation Breakfast held October 6

The Chamber once

again hosted the Annu-

al Industrial Apprecia-

tion Breakfast on

Thursday, October 6th

to thank the manufac-

turing, distribution and

industry service compa-

nies in Morristown and

Hamblen County. Over

150 industry represent-

atives, community and

elected leaders, as well

as event sponsors at-

tended the event, held

at First Presbyterian

Church. This year’s

event featured special guest speaker Randy Boyd, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic & Com-

munity Development. He spoke to the group about the significance of manufacturing on the state and local levels, as

well as the importance of developing a younger, skilled workforce for these companies. R. Jack Fishman, Chairman

of the Industrial Development Board announced that in the past year reported capital investment in land, buildings

and equipment for local industry operations totaled over $172 million, creating over 850 new jobs. He also recog-

nized those companies celebrating a significant anniversary. Companies identified during the program were:

Adams Wood Products Albea Cosmetics America, Inc. American Plastic Profiles

Bodycote Thermal Processing Citizen Tribune Colgate Palmolive

Colortech, Inc. Daniel Paul Chairs Fabritech Mfg., LLC

General Electric Company Hardwoods of Morristown Helm Corporation

Howmet Corporation Iconex Inteplast Bags and Films

JTEKT Automotive Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. Koch Foods

MacDermid Printing Solutions MAHLE Engine Components Malar Contract Lighting

Meritor, Inc. Metpar Corporation Misenheimer Saw & Tool

Original Footwear Company OTICS USA, Inc. Panther Steel Company

Renold Jeffrey Rich Products Corporation San-Ei Seiko America

Segis USA, Inc. Sykes Enterprises Team Technologies, Inc.

Tuff Torq Corporation Universal Forest Products Volunteer Blind Indust.

Whisperroom, Inc.

Special thanks to the following sponsors who made this year’s event possible:

Major Sponsors were AccuForce HR Solutions, Bodycote Thermal Processing, Burke Ailey Construction Co., C

& C Millwright Maintenance Co., Cherokee Millwright, Express Employment Professionals, First Tennessee

Bank, Hale Construction, Home Trust Bank, Merrill Lynch, Morristown Utility System/FiberNet, Strate In-

surance Group, Sunrise Services Commerial Cleaning, SunTrust Bank, Taylor Law Firm, and Wimberly,

Lawson, Wright, Daves & Jones PLLC.

Corporate Sponsors were Andrew Johnson Bank, Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, CBIZ Benefits & Insurance

Services of Tennessee, Citizen Tribune, Citizens Bank, Craine Thompson & Jones, Heartland Title Services,

Holiday Inn Express and Suites of Morristown, LeBel Commercial Realty, Michael Brady Inc. (MBI), Re-

source MFG, TVA and WorkNow

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Mentors Needed to Work with Third Class of TN Promise Students

Hamblen County Needs! Total Mentors Needed: 100

Mentors Applied: 68

Mentors Still Needed: 32

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Chamber Working with Hamblen County,

City of Morristown to Achieve

“Healthier Tennessee Community Designation”

In September, the Hamblen County Health Department received notification from

the Governor’s Foundation for Health & Wellness that Hamblen County was ap-

proved to work toward the Healthier Tennessee Community designation. This initia-

tive is designed to promote three key behavior changes in Tennessee citizens

Increased Physical Activity

Healthier Eating

Tobacco Abstinence

It is designed to involve all areas of the community including the workplace, places

of worship, families and recreational activities, among others.

Our local Health Department and Health Council will facilitate the program and

work to coordinate the promotion of events and development of criteria that will

help us achieve the designation. Parks and Recreation Department professionals will

be involved as well.

The Chamber is excited

to be involved, especial-

ly in promoting this ini-

tiative among our busi-

ness members. To

learn more about how

your business can be a

part of this program,

you are invited to attend

the “Healthier Ham-

blen” Open House

Breakfast on November

16 from 7—9 a.m. at the

Hamblen County Health

Department. For more

details, see the invita-

tion included with this

article.

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The Chamber is so thankful for our supportive membership base. We

recognize that our organization and our community benefit from the in-

vestment made by the 600+ businesses who see the value of a member-

ship in the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce. When you are

seeking products or services, we encourage you to shop with those busi-

nesses who are members of the Chamber.

For you convenience, we are starting a series in the Morristimes

that present our members in specific business categories. We are presenting the categories in

random order and eventually will feature categories that will include all our members. Please

refer to this list as you shop. You may find our full membership listing at our website,

www.morristownchamber.com.

Employment Services

AccuForce HR Solutions

@Work Personnel Service

Business Resources Firm, Inc.

Career Professionals, Inc.

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority

Express Employment Professionals

K F Security Guard Agency, Inc.

Kelly Services (E. Morris Blvd)

Kelly Services (N. High St.)

Manpower

Onin Staffing

ResourceMFG

The Tennessee Career Center at Morristown

TrueBlue, Inc.

Rangel’s Workman Force Supplier, Inc. dba/Work Now! Inc.

Printing Companies/Services

Acme Printing Company

Azor, Inc. A-Z Office Resources

Chocklett Press, Inc.

Citizen Tribune/Lakeway Publishers

Custom Printing

Hayter Printing & Die Cutting

Print Distribution Services

Rix Copies

Tennessee Office Supply

Trelleborg Coated Systems US, Inc.

The UPS Store #3446

Windows/Glass Replacement

Cumberland Glass

Indicates Gold Star Member

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Aerotek 408 North Cedar Bluff Rd. #300 Knoxville, TN 37923 Phone: 865-292-2417 Fax: 865-292-2490 www.aerotek.com Casey A. Marr, Eng’g Account Executive Steven Duchemin, Engineering Recruiter Joe Ware, Skilled Trades Manager Contract Engineering Engineering Services Engineering Recruitment Skilled Trades Recruitment Contract Skilled Trades Support Elite Realty Group—Norma Elkins 442 E. Economy Road Morristown, TN 37814 Phone: 423-748-3791 Fax: 423-307-1051 www.elkinsteam.com Norma Elkins, Realtor Real Estate Real Estate—Commercial

Halo Disc Golf and Sports Opening November 21, 2016 8224 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy. Whitesburg, TN 37891 Phone: 423-393-4352 www.halodiscgolf.com Richard Gray, Owner Sporting Goods Store Retail Smarketing, LLC 1338 Russell Ave. #200 Jefferson City, TN 37760 Phone: 423-748-0125 www.smarketing4u.com Ms. Sheri L. Sullivan, Managing Principle/Jefferson City Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations Website Design Social Media Graphic Design Tradeshows

YOUR CLIENT/CUSTOMER/SUPPLIER’S NAME HERE If you know someone whose name should appear in this listing next month, please let us know. Call Pat Seaver Director of Sales and Marketing (423) 586-6382 membership@morristownchamber.com

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Congratulations

November Ambassador of the Month!

Congratulations

3rd QTR. Ambassador of the Quarter!

The Chamber boasts over 40 member businesses designated as Gold Star Members. Each month we are proud to feature, on a rotating basis, three of these special investors in our Chamber!

Welcome our newest Gold Star Upgrade: The Gold Star designation is for members who support the Mission and Program of Work of the Chamber through increased financial investment. Gold Star Members receive special recognitions and benefits throughout the year in return for their increased investment. If your company would like more information on becoming a Gold Star Member, please con-tact Pat Seaver, 423.586.6382 or membership@morristownchamber.com

Featured Gold Star Members

www.cfelty.com www.hometrustbanking.com www.colortech.com

Landree Brotherton Best Western PLUS Morristown Conference

Center Hotel

Leigh Sempkowski Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System

Cameron Felty 423 586-5182

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Thursday, November 10 7:30 a.m.

Membership Breakfast—Clinch Powell RC & D Rose Center Prater Hall, 442 W. Second North St..

Wednesday, November 16 11:30 a.m.

Ribbon Cutting – Pediatric Dental Associates of Morristown – Dr. Moody

3005 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.

Thursday, November 17 6:00 p.m.

Chamber 106th Annual Meeting

Guest Speaker—William D. Johnson, President & CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Walters State Community College “Z” Buda Gymnasium—Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Contact Chamber Office for tickets

Thursday, December 1 7:30 a.m.

Membership Breakfast – Home Trust Bank and Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System

Home Trust Bank, 120 Evans Ave.

Friday, December 9 8:30 a.m.

New Member Orientation (Due to the holidays, we will combine the Nov. & Dec. Meetings)

Chamber Board Room

www.morristownchamber.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Aundrea Wilcox, MBA KOSBE Executive Director

Times Available for Counseling Sessions

at the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce