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November Business Matters
Carol Reed with Entrepreneur Center Northwest Tennessee
 The Entrepreneur Center Northwest Tennessee, Inc.'s goal is to help local entrepreneurs accelerate the process of creating profitable, growing businesses. In turn, this produces new jobs and steady economic growth within our nine-county area.
ECNT works with individuals who have a good idea for a new business; and are ready, willing, and able to advance from simply having an idea, to actually becoming an entrepreneur.
ECNT helps new and existing companies develop, refine, or expand their business by providing the resources needed to create an "investable story." ECNT works with governmental agencies, local businesses, universities, colleges, and trade or technical schools to offer the most up-to-date business resources and practices.
To apply you must be able to describe your business, tell why your business is different from similar businesses or why you believe it can be successful. Identify targeted customers, market needs, estimated number of employees, initial space requirements, estimated start-up capital needs, available funding sources, and estimated operational revenues and expenses. It you own an existing business, you will need to provide current financial information.
For more information contact Carol Reed at 731-587-4213 or
Carol.Reed@nwtdd.org
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November Business After Hours
First State Bank sponsers Discovery Park of America's Children's Galleries
 Visit this link to read the full article:
http://www.nwtntoday.com/news.php?viewStory=77910 |
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ATA Hosts Lunch and Learn in Union City
Jerry Smith, with ATA shared with us their employee benefits, which include over twenty-five years in all areas of employee benefits and retirement plan work. Their experience includes allocations, compliance testing and preparation of Summary Annual Report and Form 5500 and supporting schedules for 401k, 403b, profit sharing and other defined contributions. It also includes preparation of audited financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and ERISA requirements as well as defined contribution pension plan design and maintenance. If you would like to acquire more information pertaining to the employee benefits and retirement plans offered by ATA contact Jerry Smith at 731-642-0771.
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Invitation to a Rural Opportunities Agricultural Roundtable
The purpose of this meeting is to better serve Agriculture related assets and companies in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development is teaming up with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to embrace innovation, assist small companies and promote Agriculture in Tennessee.
Monday, December 10th
10:00 a.m. - Noon
University of Tennessee
Research and Education Center at Milan
West TN Agricultural Museum
3-A Ledbetter Gate Road
Commissioner Julius Johnson and leaders from the Department of Agriculture and Division of Forestry will attend and discuss Agriculture and Forestry topics including Ag Enhancement, Pick Tn. Products, and open discussion on other topics of interest to area landowners. Additionally, the University of Tennessee Agricultural Institute will have experts addressing impacts of irrigation on crops and crop marketing.
The Department of Economic and Community Development will also have their leadership on hand to present on programs and incentives that pertain to agriculture businesses. Finally, representatives from the Port of Cates Landing will give an update on port construction.
We are hoping to explore and expand the opportunities for the natural/agricultural resources for the Northwest TN region.This roundtable is designed to spark ideas and identify needed resources.
We would like to invite you; and ask you to let interested people (farmers and businesses) in your counties know about this event.
If you have any questions please contact the Northwest Regional Director, Blake Swaggart:blake.swaggart@tn.gov or phone 731-986-1984 (office).
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Chamber of Commerce
Board Member Spotlight
Board Member: Keisha Hooper 
Company: JD Distributors
Position: Accountant
Work Phone: 731-885-0096
E-mail: khooper@jddist.com
Areas of Expertise: Budget, organized
Other Interests: Keisha enjoys anything that involves helping the community grow and save money and still allows businesses to generate more money.
Why did you join the Chamber? "To help the community grow and allow positive things to begin taking place to bring more people to the Obion County area."
Why do you serve on the Board of Directors? Keisha joined the Board of Directors to be able to have the opportunity to state her opinion and voice in all the decisions made
What is the Chamber's role in the business community? "To help make all businesses succeed and prosper by having outlets and opportunities to promote their businesses."
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Join us for December's Business After Hours!
When: December 13, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: Buckets Neighborhood Pub & Grub
Sponsored by: Buckets & Coca Cola
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Obion County
Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming
Business Matters
Speakers:
Skipper Bondurant
Mary Nita Bondurant
Topic:
"Health Care and Insurance Updates for Obion County"
Sponsored by:
Cox Oil
December 18, 2012 at the Obion County Public Library
7:45am-9:00am |
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Area Parades
Obion Parade-December 7th, 7:00 p.m.
Hornbeak Parade-December 8th, 2:00 p.m.
Troy Parade-December 8th, 7:00 p.m.
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Add Your Event to the Obion County Chamber Website
Got an event you would like to include on the chamber's website? Simply click here to see if your event can be published on our website! |
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List Your Available Commercial Property With Us
Let us help you spread the word about your available commercial property by listing it at www.obioncounty.org. If you have commercial property you would like to list, please contact Lindsay Frilling, Economic Development Director.
lfrilling@obioncounty.org
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Join ATA for an Open House and Reception as they welcome Phillip Creswell as a new partner!
When:December 20, 2012
Where: ATA, 624 E Reelfoot Avenue, Union City
Time:4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
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South Fulton Community Alerts
For community alerts in the South Fulton area...text "SOUTHFULTON" to 888777 and enter your zip code when directed. For more information visit www.nixle.com
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Any time you want to "visit" or to know what's happening in Union City and the surrounding area, just pop into this site and catch up:
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Bethel University ... Be Motivated...Enroll NOW...
Next Group starts January 26th
Enroll early and get your application fee waived....
Are you considering earning your Bachelor's or Master's degree? Bethel University understands the needs of professional students balancing careers, families, and educational goals. At Bethel, you can earn your Bachelor's degree online or attend face to face classes.
In addition, our programs offer flexible coursework and the opportunity to learn from industry professionals. Most important is the outstanding help and encouragement received from our friendly and knowledgeable staff who are dedicated to making your educational goals attainable. Adult classes start monthly.
For more information, contact Kristie Lancaster, Associate Director of Recruitment anytime at 731-415-2560 or via email at lancasterk@bethelu.edu.
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Our Mission
The Obion County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to providing education and support to strengthen and enhance the economic success of the region for its members and area businesses. |
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