May E-Newsletter Over a Century of Service! T he Chamber held it s 2015 Small Business Awards of Excellence on Tuesday, April 21. Thirty businesses competed for the six awards presented by the Chamber. The big surprise of the day was the tie for Small Business of the Year, the first time this has happened in the 13 year history of the awards. With identical scores, The Girls & Me Boutique and Morristown Pediatric Dentistry shared the top honor. Presenting the awards to the winning businesses were Amy Hemminger and Joe Swann with Purkey Carter Compton Swann & Carter, Award Sponsor. Also expressing their congratulations were representatives from the Event Sponsors Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones (Mary Moffat and Eric Harrison), Jefferson City Health & Rehab Center (Karen Crumbly) and HomeTrust Bank (DeAnna Hughes and Eileen Arnwine). Accepting the award for The Girls & Me were Julie Campbell and Janet Hofer. Accepting for Morristown Pediatric Dentistry were Rebecca Nies and Dr. Aleighia Helderman. Awards were also presented to the Retail Business of the Year, Service Business of the Year, Hospitality/Leisure Business of the Year, Healthcare Business of the Year and the Horizon Award to a business in operation for 5 years or less. More winners & pictures on Page 3. 1
A s the stress of an election comes to a close for many, business and life continues to operate within the chamber community. We want to thank those who have served and for their leadership and welcome the newly elected leaders as they shape and form our community in their own and their constituents vision. Looking forward, our new council and mayor have many challenges in front of them and our business community looks forward to being an active part of this process. It is important as decisions are made in the growth and development of our community that your voices are heard. Please be sure to let us know of concerns that affect your business so these can be relayed to the appropriate parties. I think as a business, it is also important to remember patience. Easy to say if you have no issues, right? I say this because with our tax rate being one of Listen, Research, Learn.then VOTE! the lowest in the state, how can we expect 100% of our concerns corrected the minute we bring them to light. I think as a business, it is important to understand the prioritization of the city s projects based on funding. While your voice and needs are important, this voice goes much further and makes a much greater impact when coming through the appropriate channels to the appropriate parties instead of in random manners such as offhanded Facebook comments. As the new council gets up to speed, I have no doubt they will address each concern and do their best to accommodate as many projects as possible. Again, a time to remember patience. These elected positions are thankless and it takes a very special person to serve, so be sure to thank these leaders for what they do in and for our community and you may also show your support by attending a city council meeting on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. 2
Horizon Award Sponsored by King University Express Employment Professionals Kristina Veit receives the award from Nancy Beverly. Event sponsors pictured in this and the following photos are Karen Crumbley (Jefferson City Health & Rehab Center) Kelly Campbell, Mary Moffat or Eric Harrison (Wimberly Lawson), Mary Ruth Whetsel, Eileen Arnwine or DeAnna Hughes (Home Trust Bank Retail Award Sponsored by Life Care Center The Begin Again Shoppe Doris Shelton & Lily Horn receives the award from Amber Campbell. Healthcare Award Sponsored by The Girls & Me ALPS Adult Day Services Mahon Fritts receives the award from Janet Hofer. Service Award Sponsored by MUS/FiberNet Stepping Out, Inc. Patrice Puglise & Melanie Owen receive the award from Kristy Lacy Hospitality/Leisure Award Sponsored by Morristown Hamblen HealthCare System Morristown Marine Sam & Delores Phillips receive the award from Leigh Sempkowski. 3
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Crave Fitness Studio 2747 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy. Morristown, TN 37814 Phone: 423-748-1450 Email: fitmelissa247@yahoo.com Mrs. Melissa Lowe, Owner Mr. Clint Lowe, Owner Health and Fitness Center Fairway Apartments 2021 N. Economy Road Morristown, TN 37814 Phone: 423-393-2312 Fax: 423-393-2319 http://www.fourmidable.com/ properties/fairway-apartments Ms. Tracy Lynn, Residential Manager Apartments and/or Condos Fuller Architects 326A W. First North St. Morristown, TB 37814 Phone: 423-587-0323 Fax: 423-318-6992 Email: FullerArchitects@gmail.com Mr. Eddie Fuller, Architect Architect/Engineers S & W Security and General Services, Inc. 423 Cosby Highway Newport, TN 37821 Phone: 423-623-6417 Fax: 423-623-6417 www.sandwsecurity.net Mr. Gregg Ketterman, President Security Guards-Armed/Unarmed Employment Services 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 Looking for a product or service?? Support the businesses who support our community through their Chamber investment. Don t forget to use your Membership Directory or visit us online Feed The Dogs, Inc. 481 Ravenwood Drive Morristown, TN 37814 Phone: 423-714-9468 Email: feedthedogs111@gmail.com Ms. Nancy Haun, President Pets Low-income assistance with food and medical Sexton Furniture Manufacturing, LLC One Berkline Drive Morristown, TN 37814 Phone: 865-993-3230 Mr. Jerry Sexton, CEO Upholstered Furniture Manufacturer Like Us On Facebook! 6
Congratulations May Ambassador of the Month! Congratulations 1st QTR. Ambassador of the Quarter! Janet Hofer The Girls and Me Boutique Melanie Owen Stepping Out, Inc. 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.mhhs1.org www.longhornsteakhouse.com 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 membership@morristownchamber.com 7
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Thursday, May 14 Membership Breakfast Wimberly, Lawson, Daves & Jones PLLC 929 West First North Street. Note: Additional parking available at the Chamber office. Monday, May 18 Lunch & Learn Small Business Success in East Tennessee Chamber Board Room 7:30 a.m. 12 Noon Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Chamber Office Closed Friday, May 29 New Member Orientation Chamber Board Room 8:30 a.m. www.morristownchamber.com Your Chamber is always working to provide a number of interesting and informative programs and events for the membership. In order to properly prepare, it is important to know how many people will be attending. This enables the Chamber and/or the hosting member to provide the best possible experience for the attendees. Whenever you plan to attend a Chamber event, don t forget to call or e-mail and let us know to expect you. Times Available for Counseling Sessions at the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce For appointment times call (423) 392-8825 Aundrea Wilcox, MBA KOSBE Executive Director 8