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July - Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce
PARISHENRY COUNTY CHAMBER NEWSLETTER 2508 East Wood Street Paris, TN 38242 www.paristnchamber.com July 2014 JULY CHAMBER COFFEE HOST Thunderbolt Broadcasting began broadcasting on June 17, 1957. WCMT AM 1410 was the first station to begin broadcasting from the North Lindell Street location in Martin, where it remains today, broadcasting a news talk format. In 1968, WCMT FM 101.7 began broadcastingallowing for "night time" news, weather, music, and sports broadcasts. WCMT FM changed its frequency to 101.3 in 2004 and increased power to 25,000 watts. Mix 101.3 is an adult contemporary station that reaches a mostly female audience, ages 2554. Thunderbolt Broadcasting purchased WGNN FM in Dresden in 1994, and moved the studios to the Martin studios and changed the call letters to WCDZ FM. WCDZ is a classic rock station that broadcasts at 25,000 watts from its Dresden tower, reaching men and women ages 25 and up. Thunderbolt Broadcasting was formed in March of 1980. Present manager Paul F. Tinkle was hired in 1981 as the news director. Mr. Tinkle became station manager in 1982 Help us welcome our new members! Boulder Designs 110 Hwy. 69 N Paris, TN 38242 931.217.7773 Steak 'n Shake 1036 Mineral Wells Ave. Paris, TN 38242 7327355978 Boyd's 1055 Mineral Wells Ave. Paris, TN 38242 7314077772 Eagle Buildings 314 Memorial Dr. Paris, TN 38242 7316440090 One Stepp Tire & Automotive 1100 Volunteer Dr. Paris, TN 38242 7316449359 ParisHenry County Chamber of Commerce 2508 E. Wood Street Paris, TN 38242 7316423431 Tourism: 8003451103 Fax: 7316423454 Email: [email protected] Website: www.paristnchamber.com Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Executive Committee President: Chip Anderson, and he and others joined in partnership of Thunderbolt. In 1992, Paul Tinkle became president. He and two other investors now own Thunderbolt Broadcasting. In December of 2005, Thunderbolt Broadcasting purchased Twin States Broadcasting 104.9 and 105.7 FM., and in 2007, moved the studios to a new state of the art facility at 223 Westgate Drive in Union City. 104.9 KYTN is a 6,000 watt Country station, reaching men and women ages 18 and up. 105.7 The Quake is a 6,000 watt edgy Modern Rock station that targets males. The five stations of Thunderbolt Broadcasting reach over 17 counties from Jackson to Paducah and river to river. The formats of these five stations allow you to be able to reach any demographic you are trying to reach. Leatha McCroskey and Jennifer Dial are proud to serve the advertisers of Henry County and have been active with the Chamber. They are excited to host the July Chamber Coffee. Leatha is a graduate of Westview High School and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She recently graduated from Leadership Henry County as well. She and her husband, Joe, reside in Martin with their two children Skylar, 16, and Hannah, 13. Jennifer is a graduate of Obion County Central High School and Dyersburg State Community College. She resides in Union City. Jennifer and Leatha are both Certified Radio Marketing Consultants who can work with you to increase your business through the radio stations of Thunderbolt. Their offices are in Martin, and they may be reached at 7315879526. Please join us at the Chamber of Commerce on July 29th at 8 am for the Chamber Coffee. ` July Calendar of Opportunity July 9 Tourism Committee / Chamber Office / 8:00 a.m. July 11 RibbonCutting / Keep The Connection / 11:00 a.m. July 12 Paris Landing Sprint Triathlon / Paris Landing / 7:00 a.m. July 17 Farm Tour / Chamber Office / 8:00 a.m. July 19 Water Fun Run / Paris Landing / 10:00 a.m. July 19 RibbonCutting / TN National Wildlife Refuge / 10:00 a.m. July 21 RibbonCutting / Steak'n Shake / 9:30 a.m. July 29 Chamber Coffee / Chamber Office / 8:00 a.m. July 30 Membership Luncheon (12 members) / Chamber Office / 12 Noon Bone and Joint Specialists Presidentelect & VP of Organizational Development: Tony Lawrence, Paris Parks and Recreation Treasurer: Gary McEntire, Paris Landing State Park VP Tourism Development: Michele Atkins, Henry County Extension Vice President of Membership Development and Training: Jennifer Hayden, Hamilton Ryker VP Community Development: Kevin Buie, K&B Supplies for Success Past President: Andrea Lamb, Commercial Bank & Trust Board of Directors Emory Bradley, Randy Geiger, Gayle Griffith, Mandy Hamlin, Jeremy Lindsey, Robert Newcomb, Terry Wimberley, Willie Huffman, Kathy Ray, Donna Craig, Tory Daughrity ExOfficio Carl Holder, Sam Tharpe, Brent Greer, Joe Qualls, David Varner, Mike Waddey Chamber Executive Director: Jennifer Wheatley Chamber Executive Assistant: Holly Barker Henry County Alliance: David Hamilton Administrative Coordinator: Kayla Simpson The mission of the ParisHenry County Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in our community. The ParisHenry County Chamber of Commerce and the ParisHenry County Industrial Committee, a cooperative effort of the city and county, work jointly as the Henry County Alliance to achieve the economic development goals of Henry County. Find Us On Facebook & Twitter Paris, TN Henry County Chamber of Commerce #phcchamber The Paris Landing Sprint Triathlon is just around the corner! Sign up today at s2fevents.com! Water Run packets are available at the Chamber. Come by and pick up your packet today! Forward this email This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy.
