Local Industry Recognized - Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce

October E-Newsletter
Over a Century of Service!
WBIR-TV Announces
Morristown
Hometown Spotlight Road Show
Local Industry Recognized
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early 150 community, business and elected
leaders came together on Wednesday,
October 7 to thank
the manufacturing,
distribution and industry service companies in Morristown
and Hamblen County. The annual Industrial Appreciation
Breakfast held at
First Presbyterian
Church recognized
Industrial Development Board
the local industries
Chairman R. Jack Fishman recognizes the contributions of local
for their presence
and contributions to industry to the economy of our
our local economy. community
This year’s
event theme also highlighted the global impact of our
industries. Board Chair Pete Barile remarked to
those attending that it is estimated that products made
in Morristown are used, in some way, by over 100
million people worldwide each day.
Special recognition was given to those companies who reported growth during 2015 either
through building expansion, capital investment or job
creation. Also, those companies celebrating a significant anniversary were acknowledged. Several companies were recognized for their participation in the
L.E.A.P. grant programs.
A complete list of companies recognized and
a list of businesses whose sponsorship made this
event possible, can be found on page 5.
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n Monday, October 12th WBIR will feature Morristown as its Hometown Spotlight, according to
Chamber Director of Tourism, Anne Ross. Ross had
been assisting WBIR-TV staff in setting up the logistics
of the visit. Morristown is the next stop on a six-part
roadshow series spotlighting towns across East Tennessee.
The broadcast will take place on the Morristown
SkyMart near the Millennium Square Garage, on the
Main Street side of the street. WBIR talent will spend
one hour visiting with locals, and highlighting the places, activities, and organizations that define each community.
“We really wanted to show off what makes East
Tennessee such a special place to call home, and with
the Hometown Spotlight series, we have the opportunity
to get out there and enjoy all that the communities have
to offer,” said Beth Haynes, WBIR-TV 10News anchor.
The entire community is invited to attend WBIRTV’s Hometown Spotlight road show. At the culmination of each visit, WBIR-TV crew members will take a
community photo including all road show attendees,
standing in the shape of a heart. All six community heart
photographs from each community visited will be featured in the lobby of WBIR-TV. The town with the largest number of locals present in the photograph will win
bragging rights and named the East Tennessee
hometown with ‘the most heart.’
The community heart photo will take place near
the broadcast on the lower Morristown SkyMart level.
Those wishing to be part of the photo should arrive between 4:00 and 4:30 pm to guarantee inclusion in the
photo.
WBIR-TV’s Hometown Spotlight is brought to
you locally by Food City.
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THANK YOU, Existing Industries!
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s this is the month where we
highlight and appreciate our
existing industry, I find it prudent
that we share some numbers with
you to demonstrate their importance to our community.
The biggest and most important numbers to me are the job
growth numbers. Everyone wants a
job, or at least they say they do,
and the importance of our existing
industry is that they create 90% of
the job growth within our community. The best part about this
growth is that it is very difficult to
find an industry that isn’t hiring
right now.
Industrial jobs in our community are more than jobs; they
are careers with amazing growth
potential. Just yesterday I was with
an existing industry looking to add
28 jobs next year. Their wages
range from $14-$20 an hour with a
very nice benefit package and the
ability to be promoted from within.
Just with companies I speak
with regularly, there is potential
for over 1,000 new jobs in the next
3 years alone. These numbers are
staggering and larger than
Volkswagen’s first three years in
Chattanooga. Our existing industries receive a fraction of the fanfare of the VW project, but I appreciate working with these companies that have invested in our
community for years, hired our
residents, payed taxes to fund edu-
cation and supported multiple programs throughout our community.
There is a trust that comes
from working with local companies and I have found none better
than right here in Morristown Tennessee. Thank these industries and
their employees for the hard work
they do in supplying the world
with products only made here in
Morristown. Be proud that Morristown is a community of over 100
unique and diverse industries that
employ almost 10,000 residents
from our region.
From our Chamber, we give
a big thanks to all of our industries
and look forward to many more
years of your growth in our community.
Junior Achievement’s JA Biztown Seeking Volunteers
JA BizTown is a fifth-grade program where students learn about economics, running a
business and handling
personal finances. For the past 4-6 weeks, students have been following the curriculum provided
to their teachers through Junior Achievement. Now it is time for the students to travel to Clinton, TN to visit BizTown.
On the day of their visit students will experience firsthand what it takes to operate a business. Each student will have
a different role in the operation of 17 public and private enterprises including retail shops, a bank, TV, a radio station,
a newspaper and a health center. Students will work in their businesses and get paid is BizTown Bucks twice during their
work day.
Volunteers are a vital part of the smooth operation of the Town. JA BizTown staff members are assigned to each
business to assist and answer questions throughout the day, but the volunteers play a key role. Their role is to provide guidance and assistance to the students, check to make sure the students are on task doing their jobs throughout the day and to
assist the students in following the break schedule. Volunteers must make the commitment to participate in a 1 hour training
prior to the BizTown visit and remain for the full 4 1/2 hour BizTown session. They must also bring a sack lunch.
Eight Hamblen County schools are seeking volunteers for their trips to BizTown. They are listed with the date they
will be making the trip. Fairview Marguerite (10/28), Hillcrest (10/29), John Hay (11/18), Lincoln Elementary (10/30), Union Heights (11/18), West Elementary (12/11), Whitesburg (12/11) and Witt (10/30).
If you or someone in your organization would be interested in learning more about
being a BizTown volunteer or volunteering, please contact Tish Jones with HC*Excell,
423-587-9278 or KC Alvarado with the Hamblen County School System (423) 586-7700.
You may also contact Debra Williams at the Chamber for a copy of the volunteer registration form.
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Industrial Appreciation Breakfast October 7—Honorees and Sponsors
Honorees
Corporate Sponsors
Carpenter Company
Chair City Supply Co., Inc.
Colgate Palmolive Company
Colortech, Inc.
Daniel Paul Chairs
E.S. Inc.
FabriTech Mfg., LLC
General Electric
Helm Corporation
Howmet Corporation
Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc.
Lakeway Container
MAHLE Engine Components USA, Inc.
Mayfield Dairy Farms
Meritor, Inc.
Morristown Block & Concrete Products, Inc.
NCR Corporation
Original Footwear Company
OTICS USA, Inc.
Performance Foodservice – Roma/Hale
Raimondi Inc.
Renold Jeffrey
Sexton Furniture Mfg.
Tuff Torq Corporation
UFP Morristown, LLC
Vallourec Heat Exchanger Tubes
WhisperRoom, Inc.
AFLAC – Joan Taylor
Andrew Johnson Bank
The Bailey Company
Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon
Burke Ailey Construction Co.
Citizen Tribune
Citizens Bank
Craine, Thompson & Jones
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services of TN
Express Employment Professionals
First Peoples Bank
Heartland Title
Jefferson City Health & Rehabilitation Center
ResourceMFG
Taylor Law Firm
TVA
Major Sponsors
Morristown Mayor Gary Chesney, KC Alvarado with the Hamblen County
AccuForce HR Solutions
Schools and Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain honor those industries who
@Work Personnel Service
participated in programs developed through the L.E.A.P. Grant
C & C Millwright Maintenance Co.
Cherokee Millwright
First Tennessee Bank
Hale Construction
HealthStar Physicians
Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Morristown
Home Trust Bank
LeBel Commercial Realty
Merrill Lynch
Morristown Utility System/FiberNet
Strate Insurance Group, Inc.
Sunrise Services Commercial Cleaning
SunTrust Bank
Wimberly, Lawson, Wright, Daves & Jones PLLC
WorkNow!
Chamber Board Chairman Pete Barile welcomes guests to the
Annual Industrial Appreciation Breakfast held October 7.
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Leadership Morristown Class Visits West High Freshman Academy
M
embers of the 2015 Leadership Morristown Class went back to school on September 1 when they toured
the new Freshman Academy wing of Morristown Hamblen High School West. Principal Jeff Kinsler served as
host during the visit, and teacher Kim Hall and her class members shared their thoughts and experiences with the
Leadership participants. In addition to West High, Leadership Morristown also visited Russellville Primary
School Pre-K and
spent the morning
with Dr. Dale Lynch
and members of his
administrative team.
During the afternoon, Leadership
Morristown toured
Walters State Community College and
participated in a panel discussion with a
Workforce Development Team.
Later in September, Leadership
Morristown participants held sessions
on Arts, Culture &
Recreation and
HealthCare. During these sessions, they visited local parks, Rose Center, the Hamblen County Health Department and Morristown Hamblen HealthCare System.
Sessions will continue in October and November.
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Budget Auto Clinic
3915 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: 423-748-5334
Mr. Bobby Greenlee, President
Mr. Chris Greenlee, CFO
Automobile Services/Repairs
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
2600 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: 423-586-6403
Fax: 423-714-8111
www.cokeconsolidated.com
Mr. Don Fabrikant, Area Sales Mgr.
Ms. Mary Green, Area Sales Mgr.
Bottling Company
Wholesale/Distribution
East Tennessee Center For
Orthopaedic Excellence
2263 Sandstone Drive
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: 423-353-1070
Fax: 423-353-1209
www.etcoe.com
Dr. Ronald Christopher, Orthopedic
Dr. Joe Creazzo, Podiatrist
Orthopedics
Podiatry
Kelly Services
320 E. Morris Blvd.
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: 865-993-7431
Email: norma.spilde@kellyservices.com
Ms. Paula Smith Sweet, Onsite Manager
Ms. Norma Spilde, Recruiter
Temporary Labor
Phillips Healthcare Group, PC
6890 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
P. O. Box 9
Talbott, TN 37877
Phone: 423-839-2120
Fax: 423-839-2125
www.phillipshealthcaregroup.com
Dr. F. Edward Phillips, MD
Ms. Amber M. Moore, FNP-BC
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Healthcare Services
Quality Chauffeur Courier, LLC
6253 Silver Fox Trail
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: 423-202-2385
Email: qcceasttn@gmail.com
Mr. Danny Bell, CEO
Chauffeur Service
Courier Service
Renu Laser & Medi Spa
1125 W. First North Street
P. O. Box 1855
Morristown, TN 37816
Phone: 423-317-8346
Fax: 423-317-6570
www.renulasercenter.com
Dr. Shahin Assadnia, Physician/Owner
Ms. Crissy Lemka, Practice Manager
Tatto/Sundamage Removal
Laser Hair Removal
Message Therapy
Aesthetics
Skin Care Products-Makeup
Botox, Juvederm, Latisse
“Like Us On
Facebook!”
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Shelter Insurance—Shane Hodge
3763 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: 423-581-6799
Fax: 423-581-6798
www.shelterinsurance.com/SHodge
Mr. Shane Hodge, Agent/Owner
Insurance Sales & Service
Auto-Home-Life-Business
Weight Loss Management Center
1843 W. Morris Blvd.
Morristown, TN 37813
Phone: 423-581-7976
Fax: 423-581-7977
Email: centerforwellness15@gmail.com
Dr. Crystal Dyer, Owner
Weight Loss
Bariatric—Non-Surgical
Aesthetic Services
Botox, Juvederm, Latisse
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 our on
line Membership Directory at
www.morristownchamber.com
Congratulations
Congratulations
October
Ambassador of the Month!
3rd QTR.
Ambassador of the Quarter!
Eileen Arnwine
Home Trust Bank
Brian Latchford
Kelly Services
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.danielpaulchairs.com
Concrete Materials, Inc.
www.concretematerialsinc.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
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Friday, October 9
Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening—Budget Auto Clinic
3915 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
11:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 15
Membership Breakfast — Morristown Utility System/FiberNet
919 Jarnigan Ave.
7:30 a.m.
Monday, October 19
Lunch & Learn —
Chamber Board Room
12:00 Noon
Thursday, October 22
Ribbon Cutting—Shelter Insurance—Shane Hodge
3763 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
11:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 29
Ribbon Cutting—Porter Tire—New Location
2409 N. Davy Crockett Pkwy.
12 Noon
Friday, October 30
New Member Orientation
Chamber Board Room
8:30 a.m.
Friday, October 30
Ribbon Cutting—East Tennessee Center for Orthopaedic Excellence
2263 Sandstone Drive
3:00 p.m.
www.morristownchamber.com
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
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