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February 1:
Ribbon Cutting - Wound Care Center at Laughlin
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The Green Coat Ambassadors will host a ribbon cutting for the new Wound Care Center at Laughlin Memorial Hospital in Medical Office Building #2, 1406 Tusculum Blvd. at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 1.
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February 12:
Membership Breakfast
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Don't forget to RSVP for the February Membership Breakfast Tuesday, February 12, at 7:30 a.m. at the General Morgan Inn & Conference Center. The sponsor will be Laughlin Memorial Hospital. The cost is $3 with reservations, $8 without. Please call 638-4111 or email gcp@greenecop.com before Friday, February 8.
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February 15:
Eighth Annual Antique Appraisal Fair & Show
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Volunteers are needed for the Eighth Annual Antique Appraisal Fair & Show Saturday, February 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Greeneville High School. There are now 45 vendors from two states and 18 cities registered for the event, and the Tourism Department is recruiting volunteers to help with registration, concession sales or with ticket sales on Friday, February 15, 7-9 p.m., for the new Preview Party. If you would like to volunteer or need more information, contact Tammy Kinser at tkinser@greenecop.com.
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March 15:
Legislative Luncheon
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Mark your calendar now for the Annual Legislative Luncheon Friday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, sponsored by Summers Taylor. This is a great opportunity for Greeneville and Greene County citizens to talk directly with their elected officials. The cost is $20 with reservations, $25 at the door. Click for registration form.
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Annual Meeting Next Week!
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Make your reservations now for the Partnership's Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 7, at the General Morgan Inn from 5 to 7 p.m. Join the board and staff as we celebrate the Partnership's 20th anniversary. Tickets at a cost of $30 each should be purchased at the Partnership by February 4. The event promises an evening of socializing and networking while enjoying heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Several special awards will be presented in a short program. For more information, call the Partnership, 638-4111.
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Economic Development Update
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Expansion & Groundbreaking!
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The Partnership invites you to a press conference and groundbreaking to announce a major expansion of HUF North America located in Mt. Pleasant Industrial Park Thursday, January 31, at 10 a.m. Tennessee Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Bill Hagerty and the president and CEO of HUF North America Michael Supe will be delivering some extremely good news for Greene County! Please RSVP to the Partnership at 638-4111 by Wednesday, January 30, at noon.
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Input Needed On Pathways Initiative
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The Workforce Education Committee (WE), comprised of representatives from local manufacturers, Walters State Community College and both city and county school systems, is seeking input on their new Pathways Initiative. The committee has developed five pathways to direct students to core curricula that will best prepare them for their chosen careers. The committee is interested in feedback on three of the pathways on which they are currently working: transportation, business/finance, and education/professional services. Click to review the pathway charts and then email your suggestions to Wayland Seaton at seatond@k12tn.net.
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Tourism Heading To Nashville
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Tammy Kinser will attend the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association's Legislative Breakfast in Nashville on Wednesday, January 30. The program's focus, "Tourism Works for the Northeast Tennessee Economy," will be presented by Dr. Steve Morse, economist with the University of Tennessee. GCP Tourism is once again helping to sponsor the event which hosts our region's legislators each year to keep them informed on the impact that tourism has in our region. Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey is scheduled to attend, as well as Tourism Commissioner Susan Whitaker and several of her staff.
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New Name, Same Great Quality
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Jameson Inn is now Quality Inn. Choice Hotels International, a hotel company with over 6,200 hotels and representing more than 495,000 rooms worldwide, today announced plans to convert the Jameson Inn to Quality Inn, to be managed by Channel Point Hospitality, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aimbridge Hospitality, a hotel and real estate management company based in Dallas. Quality Inn Greeneville is a 55-room property conveniently located on 11E behind Fatz Cafe. Amenities include deluxe continental breakfast, free WIFI, fitness center and outdoor pool, as well as 37" flat screen TVs, micro-fridge and coffee makers in all rooms. For more information, contact Lisa Douthat, general manager at 423-638-7511 or email: Greeneville.TN@cphosp.com.
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Bowl To Benefit Local Program
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Like to bowl? Junior Achievement of Greeneville/Greene County will be hosting Super Bowl Saturday, February 2, at Olympia Lanes at 110 Mason Street in Greeneville with all contributions going to the JA programs in the five local high schools. Times for the event will be 9 to 11 a.m., 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Lane sponsorships are available at a cost of $100, and the registration fee is $50 per team of four. Bowlers will be securing and collecting pledges, and all donations are tax deductible. The grand prize will be a large screen television, and the name of any captain whose team raises more than $1,000 will be put into a drawing for a $150 prize package. For more information or to sign up, contact Karen Dale at 423-392-8841, ext. 3, or go to http://tricities.ja.org.
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Kingdom Heirs Coming Soon
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The 2013 Changing Lives Concert from the Greene County Chapter of the American Red Cross is set for March 7. The show will begin at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church. The Kingdom Heirs, chart-topping Southern Gospel group from Dollywood, will headline the show for the fifth consecutive year. Tickets are $15 and are available at all Heritage Community Bank branches, First Baptist Church and the local Red Cross Office. All proceeds benefit the Greene County Chapter of the American Red Cross. For more information, contact 423-638-6441.
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