Obion
County Distinguished Speaker Foundation Event
Brought to you by the Union City Rotary Club
Be
sure to mark your calendars for this event on Thursday, September 16th
as legendary American racehorse jockey, Pat Day, will be our featured
guest. For those that may not be familiar with this man, he is a living
legend. You may read more on him at http://www.derbylegends.com/pat-day/.
Social: 6:30 PM
Dinner
and Program: 7:00 PM
Location:
Hampton Centre
Ticket
Price: $100 each or a table for $800
Tickets
may be purchased Friday, September 3rd and Friday, September 10th, after the noon meeting at Rotary at the
Hampton Inn or at Lanzer's Printing in downtown Union City.
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Grant Writing Workshops
Back by popular demand, Vickie Lake, Director of Business
Development, West TN Healthcare and premier grant writer for West TN will
once again be conducting Grant Workshops
through the Chamber's West TN Business Resource Center, co-sponsored by the
TSBDC. There are three workshops and they build on each other. By
the time you leave, you will have written a grant. What a great
experience, especially if you are working on one now. If you have those
who are already seasoned at writing grants, they may want to just come to
select sessions. Handouts with resources are extensive. Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in learning how to write grants, find grants and understand the underlying concepts of tailoring each grant application to the needs of the funding agency. Both novice and seasoned grant writers that wants to increase their rate of funding success. Attendees will leave with: · Checklist of Steps Required to Write and Successfully Submit a Grant
· Understand Grant Writing Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
· Grant Writing Best Practices
· Samples of Successful Grants
· Grant You Have Written in the Class
For more information contact Judy Renshaw with the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce 731.427.7900 or 731.423.2200. Fax: 731.424.4860 E-mail: jrenshaw@jacksontn.com |
Welcome New Members
Wingfoot Golf Course3169 Perry Browder Road Union City, TN 38261 (731) 885-9922 www.wingfootgolfcourse.comPark Terrace Village110 Park Terrace Circle South Fulton, TN 38257 (731) 335-0109 Wee Play Party Place, LLC216 E Jackson Street Union City, TN 38261 (731) 538-2288 www.weeplayparty.comFirst Choice Farm & Lawn Inc.1412 Stad Avenue Union City, TN 38261 (731) 885-1315 www.firstchoicekubota.comWest TN Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine1003 E Reelfoot Avenue, Suite 4 Union City, TN 38261 (731) 599-9766 lws@dbao.comBlues City Bistro1202 S Ury Street Union City, TN 38261 (731) 599-9203 www.bluescitybistro.com
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Our Mission
The Obion Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to providing education and
support to strengthen and enhance economic success for its members,
businesses, and the region.
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Obion County
Chamber of Commerce
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Farmer's Market
The Farmer's market is now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m.-noon. It is located next to the Chamber of Commerce at 214 East Church Street in Union City.
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Blues City Bistro
UTM vs UT Game
Saturday, September 4
5:00pm
Drink & Dinner Specials
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Wee Britches
Fall Kids Consignment Sales
Obion County Fairgrounds
Friday, September 17
10:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday, September 18
8:00am - 5:00pm
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AIRPLANE RIDES
AVAILABLE!
We have a few rides still
available - the proceeds will benefit CornFest and the Airshow.
There is a minimum for each ride and will be sold
on a first come basis! Unless you would like to start a "Bidding
War"! Wouldn't that be exciting?
The rides will be taken on
Saturday, September 11th (weather permitting).
To reserve your ride, please contact Jo Ann Speer at 731-885-1221 or by
email: jspeer@charterinternet.com
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Reelfoot Arts & Crafts Festival
Chosen as one of the top three Arts & Crafts shows in Tennessee, it will return on October 1, 2, & 3. Old time string music will be provided as free entertainment all three days. Admission is free! |
Indestructible
The
Unforgettable Story of a Marine Hero at the Battle of Iwo-Jima
Jack H. Lucas
received the Medal of Honor at the age of 17. He was
youngest Medal of Honor recipient in the 20th Century. To
purchase this book, please contact: Ed
Youngblood 731-885-5174 edyoungblood@yahoo.com Purchase
Price: $25.00 |
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