Gallatin Chamber of Commerce News 
News & Events for September 30th
 2014
CHAMBER CALENDER



2014 Calendar 

COMING IN OCTOBER: The Gallatin Networking Power Lunch Join us each Tuesday for the Gallatin Networking Power Lunch, formerly Gallatin Leads: Grow Your Network, for lunch and networking at various restaurants in the area.  It's a great opportunity to further develop your business relationships, network and at the same time support the Gallatin Chamber member restaurants. First Stop: October 14th at 11:45am at The Grayfeather Grill, 122 W Franklin Street in Gallatin.  

A complete schedule for 2014 is available at gallatintn.org/Calendar_of_Events.

 

Chamber and Young Professionals Combined After Hours/Car Care Clinic at General Tire Service

Thursday, October 2nd, 5:00pm-6:30pm; General Tire Service, 355 Red River Road

Main Street Festival

Saturday, October 4th, 10:00am-5:00pm; Gallatin's Historic Downtown Square; Contact: Greater Gallatin 615.452.5692

State Farm Insurance 3rd Thursday on Main Featuring Savannah Jack

Thursday, October 16th, 6:30pm-9:00pm; Free Concert Series; Gallatin's Historic Downtown Square

Chamber Membership Luncheon

Monday, October 20th, 11:30am; Sumner Station, 225 Big Station Camp Blvd in Gallatin

Speaker: Bill Carpenter, Chairman and CEO for LifePoint Hospitals; Catering: Chef Christopher's Catering

Reservations Required; Call 615.452.4000 or email info@gallatintn.org

 

  Gallatin Christmas Parade 

"A Winter Wonderland Christmas"

Saturday, December 13th, Noon; Downtown Gallatin

 

 For more calendar information, Click Here. 

 

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2014 Membership Sponsors

PARTNER
MEMBER
PLATINUM
MEMBERS
CapStar Bank
Wilson Bank & Trust

GOLD MEMBERS
Charles C Parks Company
Commerce Union Bank
Foxland Harbor Golf & Country Club
Garrott Brothers Continuous Mix
Import Auto Service
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
NIC Global
Ron Hibbard Toyota
Sumner Regional Medical Center
US Bank
White Staffing Management

Silver Members
Allstate Insurance
Anytime Fitness of Gallatin
A-Z Office Resource
Bethel University
Blackman & Merryman Builders, Inc.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Care Counselors, LLC
Classy Cakes & More
Coley Insurance Agency
Derryberry Heat & Air
Digital Hearing Outlet, LLC
Edward Jones Investments  - Rick Murphy
Foxland Crossing
Gallatin Mini Storage
Goodall Homes & Communities
Hair and Body Day Spa & Salon
Lindsey Wilson College
Middle Tennessee Chiropractic, PLLC
Ms Sue's Med Spa
Nicol Financial Services
Schaffhouser Electric Company, LLC
Secure Self Storage
SERVPRO Industries, Inc. 
Shelter Insurance
Sherwin-Williams
Sport Clips Haircuts
State Farm Insurance - Craig Hayes
State Farm Insurance - Jeannie Gregory
Stella's Boutique
Sumner County Farm Bureau
Sumner Gun & Supply
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

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

 

New Website Links Entrepreneurs to Business Resources

Business Visions

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:

US Chamber

 
Schedule for the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at VSCC

Starting a Small Business - Tuesday, October 21, 2014 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

This workshop provides basic information on starting a small business. *TSBDC services *Personal Considerations *Business Planning *Financing *Requirements

 

Social Media Intro for Entrepreneurs and Marketing Professionals- Wednesday, October 22nd 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Fee: Free; Registration Required at tsbdc.org/vscc or call 615-230-4780

Location: . Volunteer State Community College's Tennessee Small Business Development Center 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN in Building 300

 

Creating Clients for Life - Wednesday, October 29th 9:00 AM - 11:00AM

Fee: Free; Registration Required at tsbdc.org/vscc or call 615-230-4780

Location: . Volunteer State Community College's Tennessee Small Business Development Center 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN in Building 300 

 

Charles Alexander - Director, TSBDC - Volunteer State Community College 

1480 Nashville Pike - Gallatin, TN  37066 - Phone - (615)230-4780

 
 

 
    Welcome to the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce News. Fall is in full swing with upcoming events including our new Networking Power Lunch, After Hours events, Ribbon Cuttings and much more! Plans are also underway for the "A Winter Wonderland Christmas" Parade and Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Merchant Open House. We hope you will plan to participate and attend these great events. Get involved in your Chamber of Commerce this fall. We are also hard at work on the Gallatin Shamrock Run set for March 15, 2015. 
     We are also excited to announce our new "Gallatin Welcomes You" commercial! Be sure to watch and share this new video promoting Gallatin. 
      Remember, to support your local merchants, your schools and your community. Have a great week! 

  

Best regards,

Paige Brown, Executive Director

Chamber Board of Directors & Staff 

 
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On Sale Now! 2014 Gallatin Christmas Ornament
"Randy's Record Shop" 
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 and 2013 "Cumberland Rive Bridge" ornament are also available.
 

Attn: Retailers
Sign Up Today!
The Gallatin Christmas Open House, now known as Holiday Tinsel & Treasures, has been a tradition for over 40 years. Local retail merchants open their doors the 2nd weekend in November every year to shoppers allowing them the chance to start their Christmas shopping early. It is a great opportunity for Gallatin retail businesses to get a jump start on sales before Black Friday or Shop Local Saturday. This tradition continues this year on Saturday, November 8th & Sunday, November 9th!

If you are a Gallatin Retail Business, have a store front and wish to participate or have questions, please contact Zena Parks or Kim Myers (Gallatin Chamber of Commerce) 615.452.4000 or email info@gallatintn.org. Deadline for participation is October 17th, 2014. Click Here for Application and Additional Information. 

 

 

 

Main Street Festival - October 4th
10am-5pm
Downtown Gallatin

 
 

Half Way to St. Patrick's Day Special! 
2015 Gallatin Shamrock Run 5K & 10K 

Today is your lucky day - we're 1/2 way to St. Patty's Day! From now until October 17th, when you sign up for the Gallatin Shamrock Run 5K OR 10K, you'll save $10! Register online at Active.com or stop by the Gallatin Tennessee Chamber of Commerce or Tennessee Hardware to fill out an entry form. Don't miss out on this great deal!  Click Here for more information! 

 

 

Coming October 14th! The Networking Power Lunch



 
 

Christmas Parade Theme Has Been Set.....
Parade Date: 
Saturday, December 13th at Noon

The annual Gallatin Christmas Parade will start on Steam Plant Road, travel through Downtown Gallatin, and end at the Gallatin High School. Thousands of spectators line the streets to watch the parade pass through town. In 2013, parade entries were over 125 and this year promises to be bigger and better. Your support is vital to the continued success of this event and is valuable to your business as a marketing tool.  Please consider sponsoring this year's celebration, as it is an opportunity to build company recognition before one of Gallatin's largest audiences.  Contact the Chamber office at 615.452.4000, if you have any questions or would like to sponsor or participate in the Gallatin Christmas Parade.    

 Sponsorship deadline is 11-07-2014. 

 

Click Here for Participation Information.  

 

 
farmers market
Gallatin Farmers' Market
Open Wednesday 3pm to 6pm

Saturday 7am to 3pm

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

 
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It's the moment you've been waiting for - whether you knew it or not...The new Gallatin commercial: 
Gallatin Welcomes You! - Commercial
Gallatin Welcomes You! - Commercial

 

 

For more information about the Gallatin Chamber or Commerce visit our website at:  www.gallatintn.org!

Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce

118 West Main Street
Gallatin, Tennessee 37066
615.452.4000