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Last Call for Sponsors for the
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Sponsorships for this event, which honors local industries for their contribution to the community, are $250 each. Invitations for the event are extended to sponsors and industrial leaders only. For more information, call the Partnership, 638-4111. |
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City Garage Car Museum
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Invitations have gone out for the City Garage Car Museum Business After-Hours Tuesday, June 21, 5-6:30 p.m. at 210 S. Main Street. Refreshments will be available. Please RSVP by Friday, June 17, at 638-4111 or email gcp@greenecop.com |
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Please Join The Green Coat Ambassadors | |
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Please join the Green Coat Ambassadors at a ribbon cutting at Belk's, 1367 Tusculum Blvd. (Greeneville Commons), for the unveiling of a new logo sign on Friday, June 17, at 9 a.m. Please RSVP to 638-4111 or email gcp@greenecop.com |
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Excellent Turnout For Free Electronic Recycling Day Last Friday! |  |
There was an excellent turnout for the Free Electronic Recycling Day last Friday.
According to Jennifer Reynolds, Keep Greene Beautiful director, approximately 60,000 pounds of electronic items were received from 180 households, 21 businesses and 1 church, as well as the Greene County Schools.
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Looking For The
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With the sweltering, near-record heat wave, we have the perfect new Partnership member to recommend! Greeneville and Greene County now have their own ice cream parlor, The Whole Scoop, at 104 Village Drive, offering a wide variety of flavors and ice cream delights. Drop by and visit with owners Phil and Susan Bernier at your earliest convenience!
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More Goodwill Directed Toward Victims Of The April Tornadoes | |
*Citizens in the hardest hit areas lost everything they owned and are being forced to relocate and rebuild. To help residents stay in touch with those that they need to communicate with during this transition period, CenturyLink has partnered with the South Central Ruritan Club to set up a high-speed Internet and phone center. This Communication Center is now open and will be maintained for an unlimited period of time based on tornado recovery needs.
 *Applebee's will be hosting a fundraiser for the storm victims on Saturday, June 11. "Rocking Out for Neighbors in Need" will feature six bands from the Tri-Cities joining together for one cause. The Bud Girls from Budweiser will also be in attendance. The event will begin at 3 p.m. at their location at 2771 East Andrew Johnson Highway. Admission is $7 per person and all proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. For more information, call 423-636-1483.
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Economic Development Update! | |
In the past 30 days, the Partnership has been working with two new companies that are interested in locations in our community, as well as working on a major expansion of an existing industry that has recently been acquired by a group of investors from the Midwest. We hope to be announcing more details about these endeavors in the near future. Also on the economic development front, US
Nitrogen is still progressing! They will be filing for air permits in the next few weeks, an approval process that normally takes approximately 90 days, and will begin construction shortly after they receive approval of those permits. |
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Mark Your Calendars! "Partnership Night with the Greeneville Astros" - July 7 | |
Don't miss the "Partnership Night with the Greeneville Astros," Thursday, July 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Pioneer Park located at 135 Shiloh Road. The Greeneville Astros will be hosting the Danville Braves at 7 p.m. The 2-for-1 priced tickets are available to all GCP members. Refreshments will be available in Suite C. Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 6, to 638-4111 or email gcp@greenecop.com |
| Tourism's 2011 NAIA Women's Golf Championships Were A Success! | |
With the economic impact well over $300,000 for our community, the event was even better than expected and included two history-making events: California Baptist
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2011 NAIA Champions
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Products, DTR, Andrew Johnson Bank, Greeneville Astros, State Farm Insurance/Lisa Crum, Greeneville Water Commission, Premium Waters, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Greene Coach Tours, and Hampton Inn of Greeneville. The committee would also like to thank Link Hills Country Club, the host families and volunteers that made the tournament possible. The Sports Council will once again host a Fall Preview this October 2-4 at Link Hills in preparation for the 2012 Championships that will take place May 22-25. |
| Congratulations To Jarden Zinc | |
The Partnership would like to congratulate Jarden Zinc on their new expansion and creation of 20 more jobs at 
the facility! The new partnership between Jarden Zinc and the Canadian Mint will "strengthen ties
between the international corporation and Greene County," according to Jarden Zinc President Thomas J. Wennogle, and will result in more business for everyone involved. This new product line confirms Jarden's long-time commitment to Greeneville and Greene County and we greatly appreciate their hard work! |
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