Gallatin Chamber of Commerce News

News & Events for May 20th

2014

CHAMBER CALENDER

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Gallatin Chamber of Commerce

Our

2014 Membership Sponsors

PARTNER

MEMBER

PLATINUM

MEMBERS

CapStar Bank

Sumner Bank & Trust

Wilson Bank & Trust

GOLD MEMBERS
Charles C Parks Company

Commerce Union Bank

Foxland Harbor Golf & Country Club

Garrott Brothers Continuous Mix

Import Auto Service

NIC Global

Ron Hibbard Toyota

Sumner Regional Medical Center

US Bank

White Staffing Management

Silver Members

A-Z Office Resource Inc.

Anytime Fitness of Gallatin

Bethel University

Blackman & Merryman Builders, Inc.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Care Counselors, LLC

Classy Cakes & More

Coley Insurance Agency

Derryberry's Heat & Air

Digital Hearing Outlet

Edward Jones Investments - Rick Murphy

Goodall Homes & Communities

Hair & Body Day Spa and Salon

Lindsey Wilson College

MIddle Tennessee Chiropractic

Ms. Sue's Med Spa

Nicol Financial Services

Secure Self Storage

Servpro Industries, Inc.

Schaffhouser Electric Company, LLC

Shelter Insurance

Sherwin-Williams

Sport Clips Haircuts (Patlan LLC)

State Farm Insurance - Jeannie Gregory

State Farm Insurance - Craig Hayes

Stella's Boutique

Sumner County Farm Bureau

Town Planner Community Calendar

Trevecca Nazarene University

Wallace Custom Builders, LLC

Want Information about the City of Gallatin?

Visit the City of Gallatin Website at www.gallatinonthemove.com

Helpful Websites

City of Gallatin

www.gallatinonthemove.com

Starting a Business or Business Information

www.gallatinbusinessvisions.com

Connect Gallatin

www.connectgallatin.com

Sumner County Visitor's Bureau-Tourism

www.sumnercountytourism.com

Sumner County Schools

www.sumnerschools.org

Sumner County Government

www.sumnertn.org

Employment Information

www.workingallatin.com

www.jobs4tn.gov

www.volstate.edu/areajobs

2014 Calendar

MAY

Chamber and Young Professionals Combined After Hours at Cragfont Mansion

Thursday, May 22nd, 5:00pm - 6:30pm; 200 Cragfont Road, Castalian Springs, Tennessee

RSVP to the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce, 615.452.4000 or email info@gallatintn.org by 5/20 - No Fee to Attend

4th Friday Government Relations Meeting

Friday, May 23rd, 7:30am; Sumner Regional Medical Center

JUNE

Taste of Gallatin

Thursday, June 5th, 5:30pm; Triple Creek Park Pavilion or Gallatin Civic Center

Chamber Membership Luncheon

Monday, June 9th, 11:30am; Epic Event Center, 392 West Main Street

Music at the Market

Thursday, June 12th, 6:00pm-7:30pm; Free Concert Series; Gallatin Farmers Market

State Farm Insurance 3rd Thursday on Main featuring The Parks

Thursday, June 19th, 6:30pm-9:00pm; Free Concert Series; Gallatin's Historic Downtown Square

Chamber Business BEFORE Hours at Wilson Bank & Trust

Thursday, June 26th, 7:30am-8:30am; Wilson Bank & Trust, 455 West Main Street

For more calendar information, Click Here.

Gallatin Farmers' Market is

Now Open

Open Wednesday 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm

Location:

160 Franklin Street

(beside the Gallatin Police Department)

Gallatin, Tennessee

If you would like to become a vendor or need additional information about the market, please call 452-5692 or e-mail

greatergallatin@comcast.net

New Website Links Entrepreneurs to Business Resources

What does it take to move your dreams from vision to successful business venture? Where do you turn for help? Take a look at www.GallatinBusinessVisions.com for help. This site, a service of the Gallatin Economic Development Agency, is a comprehensive online entrepreneur resource. It contains all the information you will need to get started and succeed.

Legislative Links

Here are some important resources that can help you learn more and offer input on current legislative efforts that could impact your business:

Free Enterprise America

Trade Roots

American Small Business League

On Sale Now! 2013 Gallatin Christmas Ornament

"Cumberland River Bridge"

Cost: $20 each

Available at the following locations:

Gallatin Chamber of Commerce, 118 West Main Street

Note: Limited quantities of the 2011 "Downtown Gallatin" ornament & the 2012 "Sumner County Drive In" ornament will also be available.

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Welcome to the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce News. We have a very busy spring ahead with our Chamber After Hours at Cragfont Mansion on May 22nd, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, 3rd Thursday on Main, and Taste of Gallatin set for June 5th. We hope you will plan to participate and attend these great events.

We hope the information we provide will help you to be better informed about the happenings at the Chamber and in our Community.

Remember, to support your local merchants, your schools and your community. Join us soon at one or all of our upcoming events.

Best regards,

Paige Brown, Executive Director

Chamber Board of Directors & Staff

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Gallatin Chamber & YPG Combined After Hours at Cragfont Mansion!

Join us in the garden at Cragfont Mansion for a Chamber & YPG Business After Hours!

Date: Thursday, May 22nd

Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Location: 200 Cragfont Road in Castalian Springs

Wine & Cheese will be served.

Open to Gallatin Chamber Members, YPG Members, & their Guests!

Join us for the 2014

4th Friday Government Relations Meetings!

The Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to the 2014 4th Friday Government Relations Meetings at Sumner Regional Medical Center. These meetings run January through May. The focus and goal of this meeting is to allow the public to hear about business and community related issues and to get updates on new legislation at the local, county, and state levels from our elected officials.

Government Relations Schedule:

Friday, May 23rd; Location: SRMC

Topic: State Legislative Wrap-up

Coffee, juice and muffins are provided by Sumner Regional Medical Center.

We would like to thank for sponsoring the Government Relations Meetings for 2014.
The meeting is free and open to all who wish to attend.

Memorial Day Ceremony

Monday, May 26th

11:30am to 12:30pm

Veterans Park/Sumner County Administration Building

365 N Belvedere Drive in Gallatin, Tennessee

LOCATION CHANGE BACK TO THE SUMNER COUNTY ARCHIVES!

LEADS Exchange

Monday, June 2nd at Noon

Sumner County Archives

365 Belevere Drive North in Gallatin

Leads Exchange is devoted to helping members come and meet exciting business people who are interested in Growing Your Business

and networking with you.

Join us for a great FREE networking opportunity! Bring a fellow Business Associate! Come tell us all about your Business!

Get the most out of your Gallatin Chamber membership by joining the LEADS Exchange, an exciting program that will teach you how to:

-Network with confidence

-Build relationships that will drive business your way

-Learn how to ask for and give referrals

LEADS Exchange meetings are FREE and the perfect opportunity to showcase your company's products and services and develop relationships with potential customers at the same time.

All those in attendance will be given an opportunity to present a 60-Second spotlight to tell about his or her business.
Please feel free to bring your lunch with you!
We hope you will plan to attend.
Non-members may attend twice as a courtesy. Free to all Chamber Members.

Exhibitor Registration is Now Open!