July - Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce

Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce
CHAMBER LIFE
“T HE
MISSION STATEMENT IS TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING BUSINESS GROWTH , EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.”
A NCHORED
Vol. 25, No. 7
IN
FARRAGUT
SERVING THE
C OMMUNITY
FOR
25
YEARS
A Publication of the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce
July 2011
Fabulous 4th in Farragut!!!
It was early morning on the 4th of July as spectators starting staking their
claims and setting out their chairs and blankets up and down both sides of
Kingston Pike awaiting the 24th Annual Farragut Independence Day Parade.
Thousands, both young and old, gathered to watch the parade. Children were
excited and ready with their bags hoping for some extra special treats. It was
Welcome 2011-2012
Board Members
As our new fiscal year begins, the Disharoon, Parrish & Associates; Les
Chamber would like to welcome Jeff Fout, Pellissippi State; Keith Meese,
Potter, President of Mercy Medical The Prestige Group; Carol Glidden,
West, as our newest
Michael Brady, Inc.;
member to the Board
Debi Tuttle, The Town
for 2011-2012. He
Framery; Jody Myers,
will be serving a
Exhibitor
Source;
three-year term as a
Jerry Parkerson of
director. The ChamTDS Telecom will
ber also welcomes
complete the term for
Tim Williams, MatLonn Reas, also of
lock Tires, to the
TDS and ex-officio
position of Chairman
member David Smoak
of the Board. He is
from the Town of
replacing Mike Such,
Farragut. Thank you
to
Jim
DeTar,
Junk Bee Gone, who
Heritage
Investors,
will remain as a
Jeff Potter
who completed two,
director and serve as
three-year terms, for
Past Chair. Other
members of the Executive Committee his service and support.
The Chamber appreciates all the
are Tonya Vest, FSG Bank, Vice Chair,
and Jamie Nicely, Balanced Books and applications submitted for the Board
Payroll, Secretary/Treasurer. Other position and to those that served
Directors serving include: Don Ball, on the selection committee: Elaine
Business Machines Company of East Grove, farragutpress; Vivian Aiken,
Tennessee; Vivian Akins, NHC Place NHC Place; Jim DeTar, Heritage
Assisted Living; Darla Berdal, Myers Investors and Tonya Vest, FSG Bank Bros; Richard Disharoon, Slate, Thank you.
great to see so many happy people come out to celebrate our country’s independence and what the 4th of July truly stands for. Thank you to our members including Puroclean, Slamdot, Sweet CeCe’s and Topline Adventures who
walked the parade route representing the Farragut West Knox Chamber of
Commerce.
SPEAKER LUNCHEON
with
HALLERIN
HILTON HILL
Hallerin Hilton Hill, known across Tennessee as “Triple H,” will be speaking at a
Chamber luncheon on Friday, August 19 at Rothchild Catering & Conference Center,
8807 Kingston Pike. The Luncheon will be from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm. Prices are $30
for Chamber members and $40 for guests. Sponsorships are available and include up to
four weeks of advertising.
Voted “Best Talk Show Host” 9 years in a row by Metro Pulse readers, Hallerin is also
the author of The Seven Pillars of Wisdom and host of a weekly television talk show,
Anthing is Possible. He is also a motivational speaker, trainer and singer/songwriter.
His morning radio show airs on Newstalk 100 WNOX weekdays from 5:30-10:00 am.
Hallerin’s mission is “to inspire, inform and entertain every time the microphone
comes on.”
Photo courtesy of Newstalk 100 WNOX.
ENTERPRISE CLUB
ADMIRAL ELITE
ADMIRAL
CAPTAIN
ANCHOR
These Chamber members generously contribute to the Chamber and the Continuing
Education Grant Program above and beyond their annual dues.
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Welcome to our
renewing FWKC
members!
Asset Planning Corporation
Associated InsurorsFinancial Services
Bill Jones Music
Brainstorm International
Cellular Sales of Knoxville, Inc.
Christmas Decor of Knoxville, Inc.
Cobblestone Entertainment
Colonial Pinnacle - Turkey Creek
James T. DeBerry, Jr., DDS,MS,PC
EdFinancial Services
Greystone Summit
Heritage Lake at Westland
Junior Achievement of
East Tennessee
Kelly Baker Properties
Knoxville Executive Suites, Inc.
Knoxville Tourism and Sports
Corporation
Lovell Crossing Apartments
Mr. Sandless Knoxville
Reuben N. Pelot, III, DDS, PLLC
Shopper-News Now
TDS Telecom
Thoroughbred Financial Services,
LLC
Transmission World
Tropical Cabana Travel
Weight Loss Management Centers
Member
Briefs
Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church is
having their annual 2011 Union Bluegrass
Festival in Farragut Saturday, September 10,
2011, 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is $ 5.00/person
(advance) or $7.50 at the gate with children
under 12 free. Come and enjoy the beauty of
fall, championship barbeque, and world class
bluegrass music. This event includes food, arts
& crafts and other merchandizing vendors
from all over Tennessee. As always, shade tree
pickers and jammers are welcome! A portion
of proceeds benefit East Tennessee Children’s
Hospital. For further information, call 865-9669040 or email union@unioncpchurch.com
Networkings
(Left)
Members listen
as Christine
Evans-Longmire,
Executive Director
of Kids First,
speaks about
how they help
abused children
in our area.
On a beautiful spring morning, Kids First Child Advocacy of the 9th Judicial District held a networking at their Lenoir City location. This home was built with love which is welcoming, friendly and
all about kids. As Chris Evans-Longmire stated, “we stand behind and support the children that have
been betrayed by those who they trusted the most”. Kids First is a private, non-profit agency serving
severely abused children in the counties of Loudon, Meigs, Morgan and Roane.
(Above, left to right)
George Lucke of Edward
Jones, Bill Hall of Topline
Adventures, Cid Letsinger
of Money Concepts,
Marlene O’Hanlon of
Knoxville Executive Suites
and Marianne Morse of
Mary Kay.
(Left)
Sean Christman and Daniel
Monday of Slamdot and
Jennifer Hockenberry of
Suntrust Mortgage
FWKCC members, customers and friends gathered together on April 14th for an evening networking at Slamdot on Gay Street. It was a great evening to be downtown and to see all the hustle and
bustle that Knoxville’s downtown offers. Sean Christman and Daniel Monday were great hosts
speaking on affordable website design.
The Knoxville Ice Bears have officially
kicked off their 10th Anniversary with the
unveiling of a new logo. When the Ice Bears
take the ice in October, it will mark the longest
tenured hockey franchise in the history of
Knoxville. In promotion of a decade of play, the
team will don three different jerseys they will
wear during the course of the season. As part
of the unveiling of their new logo, the Ice
Bears have a limited number of first edition
shirts featuring the new logo. To purchase
this piece of Ice Bears history, please visit
www.icebearsfanattic.com.
Come summertime, kids are always looking
for something fun, lucrative, or rewarding to
do. After all, there are only so many TV reruns
to watch and video games to play before their
cries of “I’m bored!” begin.
Gary Pierce of Sylvan Learning located in
Knoxville suggests ways to inspire some memorable fun this summer and keep children
learning in the process. Put on a play or concert, help a neighbor, start a book club, start a
new sports team, hike a hundred miles, make a
movie, do some gardening, exhibit paintings or
photographs, or play marathon board
Member Briefs See page 3
April 21 brought many members out to Panera Bread at Turkey Creek for a morning networking.
Eric Smith, manager, stated “Panera Bread makes all food from scratch and anything left over is
donated to Second Harvest”.
CHAMBER LIFE, July 2011 • 3
Networkings
(Right)
Daniel Monday of
Slamdot
celebrates
Cinco de Mayo
in fashion!!
Pictured in the
background is
Dawn Steimer
Robison.
On May 5th REO held a networking at Master Custom Home at their location on Kingston Pike. It
was a well-attended event and some of our members even came in their sombreros. Raeus Cannon,
REO, stated that her company has just celebrated their 5-year anniversary. Dawn Steimer Robison
of Master Custom Home spoke on their newest acquisition of a deck company.
(Left)
Merri Lou Minor of
David's Abbey
Carpets & Floors,
Lisa Coram of
Office Suites Plus,
Rena Amerson of
Tillman Companies
and Janice Graves
of Corporate
Quarters enjoy a
morning networking.
On May 12th Farmers Insurance Group held a morning networking at their location at 117 Center
Park Drive. Terri Weatherly stated that since 1928, Farmers Insurance has stood as a symbol of
superior service to their customers at every stage of life. They pride themselves in delivering excellent customer service and making sure they help take care of your insurance needs.
Ribbon Cutting
Member Briefs From page 2
games.Your main purpose is to keep your kids’
minds and bodies active, their social skills
keen, and their summer enjoyment high. For
more information, please contact Gary Pierce
at (865) 690-0671 or LeeDeeCorp@aol.com.
West Bicycles is hosting a FREE “Jail
Break” Bike Ride on Saturday, July 16, 2011
starting and finishing at West Bicycles in
Farragut, Tennessee.
The 100 and the 72 mile route departs at
7:00 am and the 50 mile route departs at 7:10
am. The name of this ride will be obvious to the
adventurous and conditioned cyclist choosing
the 100 mile route. It’s the perfect location for
the now abandoned Brushy Mountain State
Penitentiary.
Although you won’t pass the penitentiary on
the 72 mile route, you will enjoy challenging
climbs, rolling county roads, navigational challenges and beautiful scenery. The decision
point to continue on with the 72 mile challenge or go for the 100, comes 26 miles into the
ride. The 50 mile route shares the first 17 miles
before cutting through Oak Ridge and picking
up the last 20 miles of the longer routes.
Contact West Bicycles at 671-7591
Skyline Exhibitor Source will be holding a
seminar “20 Things I Wish I Knew Before I
Started Exhibiting & New Products Update” on
Tuesday, August 9th from 9:30 am – 11:00 am at
Skyline Exhibitor Source, 516 West Vine
Avenue, Knoxville, TN. You will gain valuable
insights about attracting prospects to your
booth, exhibit design, budget planning, booth
staffing, time and lead management and
promotions. To register, contact Lori Schmidt
at 615-287-9800 x 210 or email at
lschmidt@esourcetn.com.
July is National Grilling Month and
Fleming’s Steakhouse and Wine Bar is doing
the cooking! Join them any Sunday in July
and/or August for a 3-course Prime Rib dinner
specially priced at $29.95 per guest. Check
them out on their website @ www.flemingssteakhouse.com or call 675-9463.
The Town of Farragut has launched its new
“open” website. The new website will be more
user-friendly and designed specifically for easy
access by Farragut citizens with easy-access
buttons that direct users to pages with one
click. It also allows business owners or developers to apply for certain licenses and permits
online. To access their website, go to
www.townoffarragut.org.
Turkey Creek Public Market, off Lovell
Road, is set to open in mid-July. Developer
John Turley said, “It’s amazing that no one has
ever done this. It’s a niche and there’s a need.”
Paving is underway and 600 booths are framed
in the former outlet mall. To take advantage of
high traffic times, The Public Market will be
open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. Vendors must commit to only two
weeks with one week’s rent held as deposit.
For more information, contact Patrick Hamm
or Libby fisher at 671-5000.
Every Business Poops: Why Connection Is
Better Than Perfection - Customer relationships don't seem vital until the poop hits the
fan, but when it does you realize it's the most
important thing you'll do that day. Strive to
connect with new thinking and new tools. The
Legacy Centre Speaker Series presents Bill
Seaver, Friday, August 5, 7:15-9 a.m. at The
Falls Banquet and Conference Center across
from McDonalds on Cedar Bluff. This is a FREE
event! RSVP by Wednesday, August 3rd.
Time to Cut The Ribbon!! On a chilly May morning, Crye-Leike Realty held a ribbon cutting for their new
office located at 731 Campbell Station Road. Melonie Cariedo, Managing Broker, stated that Crye-Leike
is a full-service independent realty.
(Above) Left to Right, Mary Bates-Realtor, Vikki Felts-Realtor, Marie Gerrick-Realtor, Diana Traylor-Realtor,
Bob Warner-Realtor, Cassie Riconoscuito-Office Administrator, Jamie Seal-Realtor, Pat Thomas-Realtor,
Melonie Carideo-Managing Broker/VP, Cathy Swafford-Realtor, Harold Crye-President/Owner, Rena
Amerson-Chamber, Jeanne Duncan-Realtor
Jamie Nicely
9040 Executive Park Drive, Suite 383
Knoxville, TN 37923
www.balancedbooksandpayroll.com
jame@balancedbooksandpayroll.com
Office: 865-560-8802
Fax: 865-560-5404
The Optimist Club of West Knoxville celebrated its 20th anniversary with a casual dinner on Thursday, June 30th. The Optimist Club
of West Knoxville provides service to area kids
and to the community. Some of the activities
that the club participates in include Angel
Tree, “Plug-in to Your Community” (electronic
recycling event) and “Slice-for-Life” (a pizzajudging fund-raiser for East Tennessee
Children’s Hospital). The club sponsors a
Junior Optimist Club at Farragut High School.
They also conduct a Lawn Mower Safety Clinic
for kids in the spring.
The Optimist Club of West Knoxville meets
for lunch every Thursday at Season’s Café in
Farragut. Visitors are welcome!
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Quotes ‘n Notes
by Bettye Sisco
Email Etiquette
“If email had been
around before the telephone was invented people would have said
"hey, forget email - with
this new telephone
invention I can actually
talk to people”
~Unknown
When you compose an email message follow
simple rules to ensure that you make a positive
impression and receive positive response.
• Professionalism: by using proper email
language you will convey a professional
image.
• Efficiency: emails that get to the point
are much more effective than poorly worded
emails.
• Protection from liability: Awareness of
email risks will protect you from costly law
suits.
Email is an extremely popular form of
communication in both the business and
personal landscapes, but can often lead to
major problems if the underlying tone of the
email message is misinterpreted at one end.
If the parties involved are in different
emotional states of mind, the slightest disagreement via email can quickly spiral out
of control.
Be clear. Be brief. Write short email messages with a crystal clear point. Do not
write long-winded confusing paragraphs that
leave room for misinterpretation. Use proper
spelling, grammar & punctuation. Improper
spelling, grammar and punctuation give a
bad impression of you and your company.
Proofread. Proofread your message
multiple times, then wait. Do a few other
things before your second look. If your
emotions were flaring when you wrote the
email, a little time can allow these emotions
to settle, allowing you to evaluate the
message in a different light. If the email
deals with touchy subject matter, have a
third-party read it over. This can give you
added perspective on how well it will be
received and will help you send a more
effective message and avoid
misunderstandings.
Pick up the phone! While email is a
convenient communication channel, certain
discussions are best handled over the phone,
or if possible, in person. If you notice that
the situation is starting to deteriorate, it’s
time to pick up the phone and arrange a
face-to-face meeting.
Do not write in CAPITALS. IF YOU
WRITE IN CAPITALS IT SEEMS AS IF YOU
ARE SHOUTING.
There are good and bad arguments for email,
phone calls and face-to-face meetings depending on the situation. But always remember
communication revolves around “maintaining
and developing relationships.” In the end it all
comes down to relationships.
Welcome to our new Farragut
West Knox Chamber members!
Amberleigh Bluff
Hilary Kilgore
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Janice Ford
350 Amberleigh Bluff Way
Knoxville, TN 37922
www.amberleighbluff.com
2211 Hickory Manor Way
Knoxville, TN 37931
www.marykay.com/janiceford
Coldwell Banker
Wallace & Wallace
Marianne Greer
Roof Worx, LLC
Grady Regas
124 N. Winston Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37919
102 Chaho Rd.
Farragut, TN 37934
www.myroofworx.com
The Cove at Creekwood Park
Wendy Broome
Roofing Professionals, LLC
Michael Hawn
245 Creekwood Cove Lane
Lenoir City, TN 37771
www.thecoveatcreekwoodpark.com
215 Center Park Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37922
www.roofingprofessionals.com
Hardin Valley Orthodontics
Jeffrey Eberting, DMD, MS
Viamedia, Inc.
Caitlin Riddell
10792 Hardin Valley Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37932
www.hardinvalleyortho.com
141 N. Martinwood Rd., Suite 103-3
Knoxville, TN 37923
www.viamediatv.com
16th Annual
Farragut Fall 5K
Run, Fun Walk & Pet Parade
Get the dust brushed off those sneakers and start getting in shape for the
Annual Farragut Fall 5K Run, Fun Walk and Pet Parade. Mark your calendars for 8:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Mayor Bob Leonard Park
located on Watt Road. Proceeds of this event support the Farragut West
Knox Chamber’s Education Scholarship fund. $1 per entry will be matched
by the Chamber and presented as a donation to Young-Williams Animal
Center.
Pre-registration will be accepted through September 9, 2011 at a cost of
$15 and can be done on our website at www.farragutchamber.com. On the
day of the race, on-site registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. for runners and
walkers at a cost of $20. T-shirts and goodie bags will be presented while
supplies last.
The run is certified by USATF, sanctioned by the U. S. Track Club and will
be managed by Total Race Solutions. Participants will travel on a trafficfree course starting at Watt Road, through Sedgefield sub-division and finish
in the park. The Fun Walk and Pet Parade will take place on a separate
course in the park.
The Chamber would like to thank Knoxville Executive Suites, Inc. for
becoming a Community Sponsor. Additional sponsorship opportunities are
still available.
For more information about the 5K, call the Chamber at 675-7057
Debi Tuttle
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett is
holding public constituent meetings
throughout the month of July. This is a
great opportunity to meet one-on-one
with the mayor to discuss issues that are
important to you. Go to www.knoxcounty.org for meeting dates, times and locations.
Governor Bill Haslam and the
Tennessee Department of Economic
and Community Development have created a survey for business leaders to provide input to assist with the governor’s
regulatory reform initiative. The survey
will give the state a broad snapshot of
business in Tennessee and will help
identify areas that can be improved
upon. The survey is available online at
www.tnecdit.net/knoxville and will be
live through July 20.
Farragut West
Knox Chamber
of Commerce
11826 Kingston Pike, Suite 110
Farragut, TN 37934
675-7057 Phone
671-2409 Fax
e-mail: info@farragutchamber.com
www.farragutchamber.com
This newsletter is published
monthly by the Farragut West Knox
Chamber of Commerce.
Editor - Cindy Ponzurick
The Town Framery
On behalf of the Farragut West Knox
Chamber of Commerce we would like to
commend you for all that you do to
help not only us, but our community.
It’s because of people like you that our town
is such a wonderful place to live and work.
Calendar of Events
Please call the Chamber office at 675-7057 for information
July 21
Networking
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Brixx Wood-Fired Pizza
10978 Parkside Drive
July 28
Networking
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Newk’s Express Café
11527 Parkside Drive
August 4
Networking
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Smoky Mountain Brewery
11308 Parkside Drive
August 9
Ribbon Cutting
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Hampton Inn & Suites
11340 Campbell Lakes Drive
August 18
Networking
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Calhouns – Turkey Creek
625 Turkey Cove Lane
Who’s who…
by Courtney Such
The buzz
Since the company
opened in April of
2005, Mike Such,
owner of Junk Bee
Gone never ceases to
be amazed at the business’s rapid growth.
This growth has taken
them all the way to a
Courtney Such
new location on five
acres of land in North Knoxville. What is his
favorite part of the move? “There is a great
sense of accomplishment…we started off
[in a single office] above a dentist office and
look now!” Mike excitedly explained.
The main purpose of the down-the-road
move is to increase the amount of recycling
the business does. Prior to the move, Junk
Bee Gone took about 50% of the items collected to local charities or to a recycling
center. “Our goal is to increase that to 75%,”
explained Mike. “We do not want to fill up
the landfills. One hundred percent of the
paper is recycled and brought to paper mills
where it is turned into hand towels and
other miscellaneous products. Paper shredding has been a big part of that.”
Junk Bee Gone continues to offer full
service removal and driveway dumpsters.
“The three services have kept the Junk Bee
Gone team busy, especially with all of the
storm damage within the last couple
months. We are pleased that roofers seem to
like our [JBG’s] value.”
Such is confident that the Junk Bee Gone
teamwork will keep on paying off. “Moving to
a new location is an adventure that appears
to lead to even more accomplishments for
this business. We have enjoyed being in the
Farragut area for the past six years, but this
move was an opportunity we could not pass
up,” said Such. “Of course, Farragut and
West Knoxville will continue to be a major
part of our business. Our success can be
attributed to our number one goal, customer
satisfaction first. By taking care of our customers, we have been lucky enough to grow
over the past few years.”
Junk Bee Gone’s new address is 2137
Wilson Road off of I-640. If you have any
questions or are interested in booking an
appointment, call
675-5865 or visit
www.junkbeegone.biz.
America’s
Business Plan
by
Marilyn Cobble
Senior Business Specialist
Independence Day
– July 4, 1776 was the
day America declared
Marilyn Cobble her independence, but
the battle for freedom
went on until 1783. Even though the people
declared their freedom in 1776, they had to
stand and fight for many years before the
British would accept and recognize the
United States of America. The dictionary
defines independence as "freedom from the
control and influence of others." The pursuit of independence not only led to the
American Revolution in the 1770s, but to
the entrepreneurial one in the 1990s.
America's founders and entrepreneurs have
a lot in common. Whether you lead a huge
corporation or are simply a small business
owner, your goals are the same as that of
America's founders: to achieve freedom,
liberty, and independence; to choose what
you want to do and when you want to do it;
to be responsible for your actions and reap
the subsequent rewards.
The U.S. Constitution itself is akin to a
business plan. The founders had to create a
document that was meant to evolve as the
country grew. It's a good reminder that our
business plans (or business goals) aren't
sacrosanct. It's smart to look at your initial
plans and goals every three or four months
and be ready to "amend" them as your circumstances change. Often we think that
being independent means we're on our
own. That is simply not the case. It's likely
America would not have won the
Revolutionary War if not for the help of
allies. Entrepreneurs need allies as well.
There are trade associations, local
Chambers, networking groups and Small
Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
eager to help us. For help, be a willing participant and be ready to give as well as
receive.
The Tennessee Small Business Development
Center is a free and confidential service. Visit
the website at www.tsbdc.org or call the office
at 865-246-2663 for additional information or
to make an appointment.