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Bobrick Washroom Equipment Expands with Mirror Cell
Bobrick Washroom Equipment, a privately owned company of more than 100 years, has expanded. In March, the company celebrated the move of its mirror manufacturing cell to the Jackson, TN facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony, luncheon and the unveiling of the first mirror manufactured at BMC.
This move brought more work to Jackson and created 10 additional, secure jobs. Bobrick leadership is confident in their plans for the future, even with the downturn in the economy. Strategic planning by the company's upper level management has made employees feel more secure in the workplace and is geared to keep Bobrick competitive in the marketplace and ahead of the competition. For more information about Bobrick Washroom Equipment, visit www.bobrick.com.
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Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant Returns June 17-20
 Left: Miss Tennessee 2008 Ellen Carrington
The 2009 Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant will be held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson June 17-20, beginning at 8:00 p.m. each night.
Tickets for the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant are $50 per person and will provide admittance for all four nights of the competition.
The scholarship fund is based on a rich scholastic tradition which has been the cornerstone of the Miss America program since 1945. Today, educational achievements and public service continue to be the primary objectives for the Miss America and the Miss Tennessee organizations. Many levels of participation are available for businesses and individuals who wish to support the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Foundation.
For additional information, call the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition office at 425-8590, email misstned@bellsouth.net, or visit www.misstennessee.org.
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Survival Series Provides Ideas to Help Safeguard Businesses
 Chamber leadership continually searches for opportunities to help businesses realize success. In this tough economy, business owners must analyze every aspect of their business and search for ways to keep it viable. The Chamber's Survival Series is an excellent tool to help with providing implementable ideas to safeguard business.
An extension of the Chamber's highly successful monthly "B for Business" series, the Survival Series is open to all businesses. In addition to the monthly "B for Business" sessions, these mid-month in-depth sessions expand upon the information provided at "B for Business." Additionally, the Survival Series sessions are held twice to accommodate busy schedules.
The Wednesday, May 13, Survival Series session will be offered from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. and again from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber, 197 Auditorium St. The cost to attend is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for non-members, and includes breakfast/lunch and materials. The featured topic for May 13 is "Marketing tips you can Bank On," presented by Seth Chandler of DCA/DCPR. Each of the Survival Series sessions will build on the "B for Business" topics, but don't worry if you miss one! All the Survival Series sessions are stand-alone sessions.
The May 28 "B for Business" session will feature Michelle Weatherford, LEARN Consulting, LLC/Rave Recognition speaking about employee motivation with "Staying Positive in a Negative Economy." B for Business sessions are FREE.
To make reservations, call Brandy Stutsman, 427-7900, or email bstutsman@jacksontn.com.
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Copies Plus Provides Wide Range of Printing, Binding, Mailing Services
 For Jackson natives Jimmy and Jeff Price, purchasing Copies Plus seven years ago gave them the opportunity to work together, be their own bosses while relying on each other's strengths, and offer a valuable service to the community.
"I had a sales background and Jeff had been in the printing industry for more than 12 years," said Jimmy Price. "So when we looked to go into business together, Copies Plus was a natural match for our interests and talents."
Copies Plus is a full service commercial printing company. Printing services range from single to full-color printing of brochures, business forms, letterheads, envelopes, carbonless forms, postcards, and labels. They also have the capability to laminate as well as fold, score, perforate (including micro-perforating), number, and die cut orders. Additionally, Copies Plus offers a full service bindery department and complete mailing services.
Copies Plus is a business that operates with the philosophy that every customer is given the staff's full attention regardless of the size of the job. The staff works very hard to see that every customer is completely satisfied with their order.
"We try to make everything we do personal," says Jimmy. "If you come through our doors we feel you are a part of us and we want you to know you are important to us. We feel that God has blessed us with a wonderful opportunity to meet and get to know so many people through our business and we enjoy each new friend we make."
Copies Plus is located at 1598 North Parkway. Business hour are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Jimmy or Jeff at 265-9545, by fax at 265-9935, or email cplus@bellsouth.net.
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JOLT Event - "A One-Day Shot in the Arm for Your Business!"
Now is the time to pencil in the Chamber's upcoming JOLT event! This "One-Day Shot in the Arm for Your Business," will be held Tuesday, October 27, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
Booth space and sponsorships are now available for this educational business exposition. The cost for early bird booth space is $150 for Chamber members and $250 for non-chamber members. Three levels of sponsorship are also available.
Additional details will be provided in the coming weeks. For more information, to become a sponsor, or to reserve booth space, contact Lisa Webb, 423-2200, or email lwebb@jacksontn.com.
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In This Issue
Chamber/Industry - Berry Plastics Celebrates 1,000,000 Safe Work Hours - Shell Properties, Inc. to Host Business After Hours - Procter & Gamble's Randy Kennedy Recognized -Chamber Member Orientation Economic Indicators Openings/Celebrations - Ribbon Cutting/Open House Photographs - Tennessee Quality Homecare & Hospice Open House Bulletin Board - Bobrick Employees Support United Way - Montessori Institute - Employment Law Seminar - Whine & Dine - Mayor's Prayer Breakfast - WEOC Luncheon - Lane College Upward Bound Program - M2M Program Renewing/New Members
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Volunteer of the Month -
Greg Griffin
Chamber Emissary and financial advisor Greg Griffin has been involved with the Chamber since he opened his Edward Jones investment office in 2003. Chamber Emissaries act as messengers to advocate the Chamber to current members and to help promote Chamber activities and opportunities.
"I volunteer with the Chamber because it gives me an opportunity to promote my business and the Chamber in our community," says Griffin about why he enjoys being a Chamber volunteer. "I have the opportunity to speak with other business leaders and be a liaison for the Chamber. Volunteering for the Chamber allows me to give back and participate in the work the Chamber does to promote growth in the Jackson/Madison County area and that growth benefits us all."
Griffin graduated from Union University in 1992 with dual majors in Business Administration and Psychology. He is a 2006 alumnus of Leadership Jackson and has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Jackson since 2004. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Kiwanis Foundation since 2006.
During his free time, Griffin enjoys cooking, traveling, working in the yard, and spending time with his family and friends. He is married to Amy and is father to Hannah and Madeline.
Griffin's Edward Jones office is located at 233B Oil Well Road. For more information, call 661-0111 or email greg.griffin@edwardjones.com.
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Did You Know? The Chamber is An Advocate for Your Business!
5,256 - The number of direct referrals Chamber staff provides member businesses in a single month through phone, in-person, or online inquiries from the general public.
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Newsletter Deadline
May 20
Your Chamber wants your news! If you've attended a class, received a designation, promotion, or are providing a new product or service, let us know!
Submit your information for Chamber Connection no later than Wednesday, May 20 for inclusion in the June edition. News should be emailed to lsmallwood@jacksontn.com.
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