Chamber Business Showcase Another Successful Event
On Thursday, May 6th, Chamber member businesses set up in the upper level of The Mall at Johnson City during the Chamber’s Annual Business Showcase. Special thanks to TruPoint Bank for being our presenting sponsor and to the following businesses that participated: Administrative Resources Inc., Alliance for Business & Training, Bath Fitter, Blue Ridge Primary Care, Boy’s & Girl’s Club of JC/WC, Cardiovascular Associates, Cartridge World, CenturyLink, Christian Care Center of Johnson City, Comcast, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Consumer Credit Union, Corporate Quarters Inc., DEX One, Eastman Credit Union, ETSU College of Business & Technology Graduate Studies, First Assist Urgent Care, Free Will Baptist Family Ministries, Girls Inc., Grainger Industrial Supply, Holiday Inn Conference Center, Johnson City Eye Clinic, Johnson City Federal Credit Union, Johnson City Power Board, Johnson City Press, King College, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, Lakebridge Health Care Center, Marriott Courtyard – Johnson City, Milligan College, People’s Community Bank, Performance Medicine, Soleus Massage, State Farm Insurance – Harold Dishner Agent, Time & Pay, TruPoint Bank, Tusculum College Graduate & Professional Studies, U&I Business Group, United Way of Washington County TN Inc., and Wilson Pharmacy Inc.
Chamber Membership Drive Completed
The Chamber’s Annual Membership Drive was held May 17th through May 28th. The theme for this year’s drive was ‘Positioned to Win in 2010’. Volunteers made over 600 phone calls and delivered 100 membership packets during the drive. Membership is a year-round effort of The Chamber and information on membership can be reviewed on the Chamber website, www.johnsoncitytnchamber.com
Chamber Golf Tournament Successful
The Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing was held June 7th at the Johnson City Country Club. 92 golfers participated and 58 members donated to the prize packages. Special thanks to the following for their support of this annual networking event: Alberts Inc., Andrew Johnson Bank, Bank of Tennessee, Broyles Florist, Carnegie Hotel, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Castrol Premium Lube, Cattails at MeadowView, Champion Chevrolet, Cherokee Distributing, Citizens Bank, Coca-Cola, Comfort Suites, DEX One, Doubletree Hotel, DQ Chill & Grill, Firehouse Restaurant, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Frontier Health, Fun Expedition, General Shale, Green Commercial Realty, Hands On Museum, Heavenly Ham, Jane’s Lunch Box, Jason’s Deli, Johnny Brusco’s Pizza, Johnson City Country Club, Johnson City Power Board, LeBleu of Tri-Cities, Marble Slab Creamery, Marriott Courtyard – Johnson City, Marsh Regional Blood Center, Outback Steakhouse, Pepsi, Phil Bachman Toyota, Pizza Inn, Rambo Law Firm, Red Pig BBQ, SunTrust Bank, The Tennessee Credit Union, Tri-City Community Bank, Trophy Shop, and Wellmont Health System.
Regional Candidate Forum Held
The Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City Chambers, in conjunction with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry, coordinated a Regional Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, hosted by CenturyLink on June 14th, at Northeast State Community College. Candidates Haslam, McWherter, Ramsey, and Wamp participated, answering a series of questions developed by the Governmental Relations Councils of the three Chambers.
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, CenturyLink, and our regional supporters, AT&T, Alpha Natural Resources, Appalachian Power, Atmos Energy, BB&T, Charter Communications, Domtar, Eastman, Ferguson Enterprises, General Shale, King Pharmaceuticals, Lakebridge Health Care Center, and Wellmont Health System.
Centennial Advisory Group Update
Centennial Advisory Group members are Chamber members who have voluntarily doubled their annual investment to allow for ongoing technological upgrades, capital improvements, program support, and staff professional development. If your business is interested in information on this program, contact Heather Clever, 461-8004, clever@johnsoncitytnchamber.com. Special thanks to our 2010 Centennial Advisory Group members: Blue Moon Properties, Bristol Motor Speedway, Broyles Florist, Cardiovascular Associates, Charter Communications, KBM Commercial Properties, The Millennium Centre, Summers – Taylor, and United Way of Washington County, TN.
Sponsors Needed for Chamber Educational Programs
The Chamber Foundation currently manages two educational programs –TN Scholars and Youth Leadership. These programs enhance the skills of our young people, better preparing them for a future in school or the workplace. These programs require continual financial support from our businesses and the community and we would welcome your involvement. If interested in more detail, please contact Elisa, 461-8006, for more information. Special thanks to Eastman Credit Union for their support of the TN Scholars Program.
Upcoming Membership Breakfast Dates
- Weds, July 14th, 7am, Holiday Inn, Sponsored by Tusculum College
- Weds, August 11th, Millennium Centre, Sponsored by East Tennessee State University
- Weds, September 8th, Johnson City Country Club, Sponsored by Johnson City Power Board