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February 25, 2013

 

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February 26:
Food City Grand Opening
Business After-Hours & Ribbon Cutting

Don't miss the Food City Grand Opening, Business After-Hours & Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, February 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at their new location, 2755 E. Andrew Johnson Highway.  Refreshments will be served and the ribbon cutting will be held at 6 p.m.  Please RSVP to 638-4111 or email gcp@greenecop.com.

 

 
March 7:
High Road Digital, LLC
Business After-Hours & Ribbon Cutting

Invitations have gone out for the High Road Digital, LLC Business After-Hours & Ribbon Cutting scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 5-6:30 p.m. at the General Morgan Inn and Conference Center.  Beer, wine, and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided, along with several great door prizes including an iPad Mini!  The ribbon cutting will be held at 5:30 p.m.  Please RSVP and register to win the iPad Mini by Friday, March 1, at Greeneville.HighRoadDigital.com. You can also RSVP to 638-4111 or email gcp@greenecop.com

 

 
March 1-May 31:
Great American Cleanup

Keep Greene Beautiful will be joining Keep America Beautiful affiliates across the country March 1- May 31 to observe the Great American Cleanup.  During this observance, everyone is encouraged to clean up litter from roads and creeks, remove graffiti, initiate beautification and community improvement projects, and plant trees and flowers.  Sponsorships at $250 are available.  Contact Jennifer Reynolds at 638-4111 or email kgb@greenecop.com to schedule a cleanup or for sponsorship information.

 

 
March 15:
Legislative Luncheon

Don't forget to register for the Annual Legislative Lunch Friday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Comfort Inn.  The luncheon is sponsored by Summers Taylor, Inc.  The cost will be $20 pre-registered and $25 at the door.  This is always a great opportunity to discuss with our state legislators current political issues facing our community and state.  Please RSVP to 638-4111 or email gcp@greenecop.com.

 

 
April 19:
KGB "Swing Into Spring" Golf Tournament

Make plans now to participate in the Keep Greene Beautiful "Swing Into Spring" Golf Tournament April 19 at Nolichucky View Golf Club.  Sponsorships are available as follows: Title, $1,000; Luncheon, $750; Contest, $200; and Hole Sponsor, $100.  The cost per team is $400 or $100 per player.  Anyone interested in the tournament should contact Jennifer Reynolds at the Partnership, 638-4111, or email kgb@greenecop.com.

 

Good News For Greeneville

Greeneville Named In The Top 20 Of America's Best Small Cities

Greeneville has been ranked in the top 20 in a list of America's best small cities!  Charles Nathan Anderson, from Winterhaven, Fla., who says he spent 50 years traveling the country to research the subject, has compiled a list titled "In Search of Eden: America's Best Small Cities."  The recently released list ranks Greeneville 19th among the nation's best cities with a population below 35,000.  To view the article, visit GreenevilleSun.com.

 

More Recognition For The Community 

Greene County has been named one of the top 10 "Manufacturing Location No-brainers in the American South" by Southern Business & Development Magazine!  The top 10 markets were chosen, based on a long history of manufacturing success, which Greeneville has maintained since the early nineties.  Tom Ferguson, president and CEO of the Partnership, attributes this recognition to the concept of teamwork.  "The teamwork between local industrial leaders, banks, and utility companies in this town is what makes it possible to bring new industry to our area," he said.   This "Top 10" list will be published in the April edition of Southern Business & Development.

 

Chamber News

2013 Sponsorship Opportunities

The Partnership staff is sending out letters to last year's sponsors of annual events to acquire commitments for the 2013 year.  All members of the Partnership are encouraged to support the organization through sponsorship of our events which provide exposure for the sponsors across the region.  Click to view the complete list of sponsorships that are available to members, along with costs.  For additional information, contact Vickie Andrew at the Partnership, 638-4111, or email vandrew@greenecop.com.
 

2012 Annual Report/2013 Business Plan

The Greene County Partnership's 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Business Plan is now available online!  Please visit GreeneCountyPartnership.com 

to view the full report.

 

Tourism News

Record Number Of Vendors At Eighth Annual Antique Appraisal Fair & Show

More than 650 items were appraised and approximately 3,000 people attended the Eighth Annual Antique Appraisal Fair & Show Feb. 15-16 at Greeneville High School.  The first ever Preview Party was a success with more than 200 in attendance.  Vendors came from four states and visitors from five states to enjoy local hospitality, staying in our hotels and spending money in our restaurants and businesses.  Special thanks go out to our title sponsor, Greeneville City Schools, and additional sponsors: Corley's Pharmacy, BB&T, Print Distribution, Wal-Mart Logistics, Sam's Club, K-VA-T Food Stores, Dixie Home Crafters, DTR Tennessee, Inc., CenturyLink, REXEL, Holston Home for Children, The Greeneville Sun, WJHL Channel 11, WGRV/WIKQ/WSMG, Rodefer Moss & Co, Consumer Credit Union and Takoma Regional Hospital.  Tourism would also like to thank Dr. Linda Stroud, GHS Principal Patrick Fraley and their custodial staff for all their help.  Next year's event has been set for February 14-15, 2014.

 

Member News

Walmart Helps Provide Free Tax Preparation And Filing Assistance

The Walmart Foundation, in cooperation with Goodwill Industries International, National Disability Institute and United Way Worldwide, is offering a way for Americans to file their taxes for free!  MyFreeTaxes.com, powered by the cooperating non-profits, provides free tax preparation and filing assistance  to eligible taxpayers earning $57,000 or less.  Interested taxpayers can file online at MyFreeTaxes.com, or in person at one of the qualified centers listed online.  For more information on this cost-saving opportunity, call toll free 1-855-My-Tx-Help (1-855-698-9435).

 

Have a great week!