Volunteers are needed for the Seventh Annual Antique Appraisal Fair & Show that will take place Saturday, February 18, at Greeneville High School.  Spots available include concessions, registration and appraiser assistants.  Sponsorships can be obtained at a cost of $250 for the event or $100 for the appraisers.  Please contact Tammy Kinser at tkinser@greenecop.com if you would like to volunteer or sponsor this annual event.

The Main Street: Greeneville's "SnowBall" will be held February 11 at the George R. Lane building at 130 W. Depot Street from 7 to 11 p.m. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served while you dance the night away to the sounds of "The Wild Honeybeans." The cost is $35 per person and tickets can be purchased at the Main Street: Greeneville office, Flowers by Tammy, Towne & Country Events, Rentals & Venues, and the Partnership office. For more information call 639-7102.

East Tennessee State University's College of Business and Technology will host a career fair Wednesday, February 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the D.P. Culp University Center Ballroom. Participating businesses will have the opportunity to interact with hundreds of students from programs such as business, computer and information sciences, digital media, engineering technology, interior design, and surveying and mapping. The registration deadline is February 3 and information can be found here or by contacting Melinda LaPrade at 439-5656 or Kristy Buchanan at 439-5300.

 Congratulations to Landair and Jerry Fortner, award winners at the Partnership's 19th Annual Meeting last Thursday. Landair received the Partnership's 2011 Business of the Year Award for their support of numerous Partnership endeavors, the most recent being the title sponsorship of the Landair Ladies' Classic. Jerry was recognized as the 2011 Greene County Partnership Champion of the Year for the many long hours of work and assistance dedicated to locating the US Nitrogen company to Greene County, as well as his support of many Partnership events and programs. More than 150 guests enjoyed the social event which featured music by Brim Leal of Erwin, as well as great food and good company.

 The Partnership's 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Business Plan, as well as the 2012 Membership Directory, were unveiled at the Annual Meeting and will be mailed to all members. You may also obtain a copy of each publication at the Partnership office or by visiting our website links above to view and print.

  Congratulations to the following Greene County Partnership Board Members who were reelected by the membership to serve second 3-year terms on the board: John Loven of Summers-Taylor, Inc., Ron Metcalfe of Radio Greeneville, Vera Ann Myers of Myers Pumpkin Patch, Artie Wehenkel of The Greeneville Sun and Daniel Wolcott of Takoma Regional Hospital.

  We extend our sincere appreciation to Terry Leonard and Janet Malone who have relinquished their seats on the board after completing terms of service at the end of 2011. We appreciate their time and effort provided to the board and the organization.

  The Keep Greene Beautiful Program is looking for interested individuals to serve on the KGB Advisory Board.  The board meets monthly and discusses ways to help improve our community.  If you or someone you know is interested, contact Jennifer Reynolds at kgb@greenecop.com.

 The Tourism Advisory Task Force has named a new chairman for 2011-2012.  Ginia Johnston with Hometown Realty will lead the Task Force and has already met with Tammy Kinser on new ideas for the upcoming year.  Special thanks to Bill Brown of Greeneville Real Estate and Auction for his service as chairman in 2010-2011.  The Task Force is charged with serving as a catalyst to enhance local economic and community growth through the promotion and development of tourism.

  Tourism would like to thank Mayor Alan Broyles and the Greene County Commission as well as Mayor W.T. Daniels and the Board of Mayor and Alderman for their financial support for the yearly maintenance of the two "Greeneville Historic District" signs on I-81 at Exits 23 and 36.  Information from TDOT confirmed that the Exit 23 sign has views of 8.5 million per year and the Exit 36 sign has views of 6.7 million.  The initial cost of the signs was funded by a Rural Business Enterprise Grant.