Preparations Underway for 2016 Morristown Magazine Good News

July E-Newsletter
Over a Century of Service!
Preparations Underway
for 2016 Morristown Magazine
The Chamber is beginning preparations for the publication of our annual Morristown
Magazine. This is a full color high quality magazine that highlights the Quality of Life
in the Lakeway Area. It is used by the Chamber in newcomer packets and business
prospect recruiting materials. For the past several years, we have partnered with Lakeway Printers to produce this excellent piece.
Locally, the Morristown Magazine is distributed in hotel rooms, professional offices, churches, schools, utilities and other venues that reach newcomers to our community.
Advertising in the Morristown Magazine is a perfect way to reach new customers
and clients. Advertising space is limited to Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce
members and advertising opportunities that fit all budgets will be available.
Letters with more detailed information about the project are going out to the
membership within the next 10 days with ad sales beginning immediately. The magazines will be distributed in late October/early November. For more information on advertising in the Morristown Magazine, contact Tammy Davenport at Lakeway Printers,
423-581-5630 or [email protected].
Good News to Share
According the NewGeography, the rankings for the Morristown MSA are the following
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 198 for Overall Best Cities for Job Growth (out of 421) which is improved from
284th in 2015
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 39 for Small Cities Information Jobs (out of 168) which is improved from 173 in
2015
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 82 for Small Cities Manufacturing Jobs (out of 205) which is improved from 112
in 2015
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 144 in Overall Small Cities Manufacturing Jobs (out of 373), improved from 187
in 2015
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Taxes!
axes…..a necessary in any society but how
does it help or hinder our community. City
Manager Tony Cox put this into great perspective at our last Chamber Board Meeting with his
City budget presentation. The City’s new tax increase will cost each citizen 1 Whopper per
month. I will only speak for myself here, but I
can and should give up 1 Whopper per
month. We won’t go into those reasons.
For under $3 per month, we will see positive change in our city through road projects,
additional amenities and enhanced services. Mr.
Cox’s presentation also showed that with this
increase, we would still have the lowest taxes of
any other city our size in the state of Tennessee!
I think that is a testament to how our tax money
is spent in our community and how far our dollar is stretched.
The question must be asked though, what
does the “lowest taxes of similar cities” say to
outsiders looking at coming into our community.
I will say low taxes is something I don’t highlight. The immediate reaction I get when it is
discusses is “what isn’t your city providing or
why isn’t everyone paying their fair share?”
This is a difficult discussion as I feel our city
and county do a good job managing our money
but it is often seen as a negative to incoming
business and industry.
Our county faces that challenge now. Do
they have an increase or do we stay status quo
and accept being “the lowest” or do we give up
2 Whoppers and fix past neglect and work toward a future plan? I have always been an advocate of small increases annually as it hurts more
when I have to give up 2 Whoppers per month. I
would have liked to only give up ¼ of a Whopper per month, but every city and county must
eventually bite the bullet and cast their vote for
future prosperity instead of voting to just keep
getting by.
I feel our elected officials are fiscally
minded and understand future ramifications of
their decisions today. We must remember that
our community isn’t a round of golf where the
low score wins.
Sponsorships available! Teams wanted!
Call the Chamber for more information!
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The Chamber held its first event for Young Professionals on Wednesday, June 15.
Over 65 people attended the social held at Good Old Days in Morristown. The Steering Committee plans to continue monthly activities for this group throughout the year.
The next event will be held the week of July 18 with a definite date to be announced soon. Be watching your e-mail for more details. If you would like to be
added to the group to receive notification of upcoming events, contact Debra Williams
at [email protected] or call the Chamber.
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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 investment made by the 600+ businesses who see the value of a membership in the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce. When you are
seeking products or services, we encourage you to shop with those businesses 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.
Apartments/Condos/Rentals
 Ashton View Apartments
 Clinch Powell RC & C
 Collegewood Apartments
 Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority
 Executive Places
 Fairway Apartments
 LeBel Property Management
 Rutledge Place
 Village at Barkley Landing
Dry Cleaners
 Village Cleaners
Equipment Rentals
 A-1 Equipment Rentals
 All Occasion Party Rentals
 Grand Rental Station
 Rothchild Catering & Event Rentals
 Volunteer Party Rental
 Wedding & Party Rentals
Home Health & Home Care Services
 Covenant HomeCare
 East TN Children’s Hospital
 Gentiva Home Health
 Home Instead Senior Care
 Housecall Health Services—Amedisys Company
 Interim Healthcare of E. TN
 Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice
 UT Medical Center Home Health & Hospice Services
Indicates Gold Star Member
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The 2016 Leadership Morristown Class will Kick-Off their
program on Friday August 5 with their Team Building Session and DISC Profile. This year the session will be held at
Walters State Community College and we are inviting all
our Alumni to join us to help welcome the class.
Invitations will be sent closer to the event, but please mark
your calendars and plan to join us that morning at 8:00 for a
short breakfast “meet & greet” with the new class.
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Berkshires
3346 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: 423-616-0202
Email: [email protected]
Karen & Fred Browning, Owners
Ice Cream/Custard
Hot Dogs
Farmers Insurance
Jake Stokely Agency
1203 W. 3rd North Street
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: 423-839-2078
Fax: 423-839-2080
www.farmers.com
Mr. Jake Stokely, Agency Owner
Ms. Michelle Greene, Customer Serv.
Financial Planning
Risk Management
Insurance Sales & Service
Rutledge Place
792 Seymour Street
Morristown, TN 37813
Phone: 423-207-4709
Fax: 423-207-4714
www.rutledgeplacetn.com
Ms. Phyllis Brown
Residential Manager
Real Estate
Property Management
Rentals—Apartments
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
[email protected]
Looking for a product
or service??
Support the businesses who support
our community through their Chamber investment. Don’t forget to use
our on line Membership Directory at
“Like
Us On
Facebook!”
www.facebook.com/MorristownChamber
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Congratulations
Congratulations
July
Ambassador of the Month!
2nd QTR.
Ambassador of the Quarter!
Al A’Hearn
Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice
Debbie A’Hearn
Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice
Featured Gold Star Members
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!
www.citizentribune.com
www.morristownhamblen.com
www.rosecenter.org
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 contact Pat Seaver, 423.586.6382 or [email protected]
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Wednesday, July 6
Ribbon Cutting — Nolichucky Vineyard
6600 Fish Hatchery Road, Russellville
10:00 a.m.
Friday, July 15
Ribbon Cutting — Homes 4 Heroes @ Regency Retirement Village
739 E. 2nd North Street
2:00 p.m.
Monday, July 18
12:00 Noon
Lunch & Learn—Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Presented by Erin Tharp
Chamber Boardroom
Thursday, July 21
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting — Berkshires
3346 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
1:00 p.m.
Friday, July 22
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting — Rutledge Place
792 Seymour Street
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 27
85th Anniversary Celebration — Bible Insurance Agency
1600 East Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Friday, July 29
New Member Orientation
Chamber Board Room
11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
www.morristownchamber.com
Aundrea Wilcox, MBA
KOSBE Executive Director
Times Available for Counseling Sessions
at the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce
For appointment times call (423) 392-8825
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