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                                                                                                           July 2012

5 Seasons Men Shop Celebrates 40 Years in Business!

 5 Seasons Men Shop

5 Season Mens Shop celebrated their 40th year in business during the month of June. Robert J. Keathley opened this store at its current location in the summer of 1972. Mr Keathley's son, Barry, has managed the store for him since the summer of 1978. Current staff at 5 Seasons is JR Seals, Olivia Riley, Lauren Hayes, Lyndsey Wolfe, and Pat Capps. The store still continues to carry the finest in mens suits, sportcoats, designer sportswear, shoes, accessories and wedding rentals/sales! Some of their key lines are Johnson and Murphy, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Southern Tide, Southern Marsh, Vineyard Vines, Cutter and Buck, Tommy Bahama and more.

 

5 Seasons still prides itself in personal customer service and enjoys all of the wonderful friends and customers it has made through these past 40 years. "We are so thankful for all of the special people that we have come to be associated with. We have appreciated your loyalty and look forward to serving you another 40 years", says Barry. "We love what we do here at 5 Seasons, and that happiness breeds success with all of our special friends and customers"

 

Congratulations to 5 Seasons Mens Shop.....a successful home grown business right here in West Tennessee.

 

ATA Partner Art Sparks Named Treasurer of State CPA Society

Art Sparks

Arthur L. Sparks Jr., CPA, of Union City, was recently elected treasurer of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA), the professional association for more than 9,000 CPAs residing and practicing in Tennessee. Sparks' term began on June13 at TSCPA's 82nd Annual Convention and Leadership Conference.

 

Sparks is a partner with Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC. He has been a member of TSCPA for 33 years, holding various leadership positions within the society, including service on the Finance Committee, TSCPA Council and as chair of the Peer Review Committee.

 

For more information, visit Alexander Thompson Arnold CPAs at www.atacpa.net.

Top Five Reasons to Join the Obion County

Chamber of Commerce

 

1.      Business Exposure (website, investor directory, newsletter, ribbon cuttings)

 

2.      Advertising Opportunities (email blasts, events sponsorships, Obion County map)

 

3.      Networking Opportunities (Business Matters, Business After-Hours, Annual Banquet)

 

4.      Recommendations and Referrals (sending potential new customers to your business)

 

5.      Credibility (the Chamber serves as a reliable reference for your business)

 

2011-2012 Obion County Chamber Officers: 

President: Chuck Doss-First Citizens Financial

President Elect: Tim Shanks-Commercial Bank

Business/Membership Development VP: Larry Baker

Community Development VP: Todd Petty-Terry Petty Chevrolet

Government & Legislation VP: John Miles-Miles Law Firm

Secretary/Treasurer: Mimi DuBois-Sabant Learning Systems

Ex-Officio: Kevin Herrell-Higher Ground Coffee Company

 

2011-2012 Obion County Chamber Board of Directors: 

Billy Jack Cranford: City of Union City

Bill Harrison: City of Union City

Todd Petty: Terry Petty Chevrolet

Jeff Vowell: City of South Fulton

Mark McBride: Cox Oil Company

Jon Ed Powers: Final Flight Outfitters

Keisha Hooper: JD Distributor

John Watts: Thunderbolt Broadcasting

Lee Ann James: E.W. James & Sons

Jo Ann Speer: ESRA 

 

Thank you for serving!

June Business Matters
 
Melissa Morgan with TVA spoke at June's Business Matters. She covered how to up your game plan with customer analytics and insights. Specific topics included: What are customers really like in my area? What products/services might they want?  How do I create customer happiness?
June Business Matters  
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June Business After Hours     
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 Business After Hours was held at the Chamber of Commerce during the month of June. It was sponsored by Commercial Bank. If you are interested in sponsoring or hosting Business After Hours contact the Chamber at 731-885-0211.
In This Issue
5 Seasons Celebrates 40 years
ATA Partner Art Sparks Named Treasurer of State CPA Society
Top 5 Reasons to Join the Chamber of Commerce
2011-2012 Chamber Officers
June Business Matters
June Business After Hours
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