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Jackson Welcomes Carlisle Tire & Wheel
Team Madison County is pleased to announce that Carlisle Tire & Wheel, a subsidiary of Carlisle Companies (NYSE:CSL) will establish a division in Jackson, Tenn.
The company, headquartered in Aiken, SC, manufactures tires, inner tubes, and wheels for agriculture, all terrain vehicles, golf, industry, lawn and garden, and trailer markets. Carlisle Tire & Wheel will purchase the Whirlpool facility; a decision that will create more than 400 jobs.
Carlisle Tire and Wheel began as a company in 1917 as a manufacturer of automotive tire inner tubes. The company survived the Great Depression and World War Two and experienced strong growth in the post war period through a diversification of its product lines. Because of its investment in Tennessee, the company will qualify for a variety of statutory incentives, including FastTrack Job Training Assistance, Industrial Machinery Tax Credits and Jobs Tax Credits.
Jackson continues to grow and provide jobs in the industrial sector due to the efforts of Team Madison County, which is comprised of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Energy Authority, TVA, the City of Jackson, Madison County, and includes the state's Department of Economic and Community Development, led by Commissioner Matt Kisber.
"We are pleased to be a part of Team Madison County and that Carlisle Tire & Wheel recognizes the advantages of doing business here by selecting Jackson for this new investment," said John Bradley, TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development. "The 400-plus jobs they will create will continue to help grow opportunities in this progressive community."
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The Chamber to Publish Annual Community Magazine
 Jackson's story of community spirit and economic success will be skillfully told with the publication of Jackson, the annual community magazine designed to promote our amenities to prospective residents, businesses and visitors. Jackson magazine is sponsored by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and is in its nineteenth year of publication.
This refined, full-color magazine highlights the people, places, exceptional business climate, and natural beauty of the area through original local photography and professionally written stories. The magazine also contains many helpful phone numbers and local statistics.
Produced by the Chamber's publishing partner, Mint Marketing Co., this indispensable guide to the community is put in the hands of newcomers, residents, and other businesses all year long. Advertisements in Jackson are available only to Chamber members, offering you the opportunity to reach new clients before they connect with your competition.
Chamber members will receive a letter in mid-August with details about advertising opportunities offered through Jackson. For more information, please call the Chamber at 423-2200 or Mint Marketing Co. at 731-694-0571, or email leslie@mintmarketingco.com.
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It's Loud, It's In Your Face, and It's Bouncing off the Walls
 Volunteers of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Race the Clock to Tell the Chamber Story
While most Chambers of Commerce struggle with a membership drive, The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host a 'Membership Event' that is like none other. For two and a half days, over 100 volunteers will work against the clock and against each other to sign up new chamber members and create a greater community awareness of the important role of the chamber of commerce. The event is organized by a group called Your Chamber Connection whose specialty is high energy membership campaigns that allow volunteers to conduct 'out of the box' membership fun while building the membership base.
"It's about business," says Event guru, Jimmy Cusano. "The Chamber of Commerce is the business community. This brings everyone together to build our chamber. It's a membership- based organization and most people don't like 'membership drives. With a Membership Event they come together in a competitive fun setting and tell the chamber story. When others hear about everything the chamber does, all of a sudden you have a great deal of enthusiasm for the chamber, and a great deal of support."
The Jackson Area Chamber Membership Event will kick off on August 18 and conclude August 20. For more information on how you can be involved, call Tammy Boyd at the Chamber, 423-2200.
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JOLT! A One-Day Shot in the Arm for Your Business
 Looking for ways to survive, even thrive in this tough economy? Look no further than JOLT! This one-day high energy event sponsored by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce is your best opportunity to show Jackson what your business is all about and network like never before! JOLT! is also your chance to gather valuable, use-it-now-to-grow-your-business information from recognized leaders in fields ranging from A (advertising) to almost-Z (web marketing). And, in the process you'll have a whole lot of fun!
JOLT! 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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Chamber Member Profile -
Elmcroft of Jackson
Elmcroft of Jackson, at 911 Old Humboldt Road, has served Jackson and West Tennessee as an assisted living retirement community since its opening in 1998. In 2007, Elmcroft added its "memory care building," a secured facility for patients with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Elmcroft, part of a chain of related facilities around the country, serves elderly clients in need of assisted living, with as much or as little help needed, or memory care services. The Jackson Elmcroft facility's two buildings can serve around 75 residents with a staff that includes trained health care professionals available around the clock.
Services offered include meal preparation, laundry, medication management, housekeeping, transportation, and assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and more.
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In This Issue
Business Services News - B for Business - FREE Education for Chamber Members - Back by Popular Demand! A-Z Grant Writing Workshop -Non-Profit Roundtable - Non-Profit Workshop Teaches about Fundraising - M2M Discount Program Economic Indicators Openings/Celebrations - Ribbon Cutting & Open House Photos - Ferguson Enterprises Business After Hours Photos - Regency Retirement Village Sponsors Business After Hours Chamber Member News
-Dillard Door & Control - Exchange Club Installs New Officers - White & Associates, Perry Agency - Red Cross Benefit - UT Martin Online Business Degree - West TN Healthcare Welcomes The Medical Clinic of Jackson Renewing/New Members
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Volunteer of the Month -
Leigh Anne Bentley
Chamber volunteer Leigh Anne Bentley is a Marketing Services Manager for Younger Associates, Inc. She serves her clients by developing and implementing strategic marketing communication plans, managing promotional campaigns, media buying, and public relations. Bentley attended the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a marketing concentration and an MBA in general business.
She first became involved with the Chamber when she was chosen to participate in the 2008 Leadership Jackson Program.
Referring to Leadership Jackson as "an incredible experience," Bentley says participation in the program helped her develop both personally and professionally and taught her a great deal about the community. She is currently an active member of the Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Board.
"Working with the Chamber has been wonderful and I have met some of the nicest and most professional people through my association with the organization," says Bentley. "Not only has it served as a good networking tool, but the personal relationships I have developed and the community outreach opportunities that have been presented through the Chamber continue to be a benefit."
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Has Your Company Information Changed?
Has your company hired new people? Have employees changed job titles or moved to a new company?
Let the Chamber know! We need your help to keep our membership database up-to-date.
Email changes to chamber@jacksontn.com.
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Newsletter Deadline
August 20
Your Chamber wants to know what's going on with your company and its employees! 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 Thursday, August 20 for inclusion in the September edition. News should be emailed to lsmallwood@jacksontn.com.
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