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Youth Leadership 2016

Lexington High Leadership/Renaissance Team joined the Chamber of Commerce in sponsoring a Community Career Day on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 for the LHS Leadership Students.  The objective of this project is to promote and recognize the various opportunities available to LHS students after high school graduation or college graduation.  Our community is one of Hope and this career day is to educate LHS Students about many community opportunities which are available to them.
 
Staying connected with our local businesses is important. Keeping our high school leaders informed of opportunities, here in their home town, is imperative to the growth of both the student and our community. Students toured the Henderson County Community Hospital and listened to two presentations about healthcare career opportunities and current initiatives taking place in rural healthcare. Students then toured the Henderson County Courthouse and listened to presentations about county government administration.
Thanks to the hospital and to the Henderson County Court House employees for taking time to let us know more about the day to day operations in these areas of our City/County.
 
We appreciate Mrs. Kim Douglass', Executive Director of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, dedication in working with Lexington High School, especially with LHS Renaissance.  Also, a special thanks to Mr. Jason Rushing, the GEAR-UP Coordinator, for providing transportation for this project.

Small Business Spotlight
All Glass, Inc.


Hi, My name is Tim Middleton. I opened All Glass Inc. in March of 2012. Since then I have hired two employees. We enjoy working with the public and servicing Henderson and surrounding counties with all their glass needs. For all your glass needs, call the glass man! We are located at 27 Linden Street. Our hours of operation are Monday thru  Friday  from  7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Our phone number is  (731)249-9007 .

Q: What is your area of expertise 

A: Installation of residential,  commercial  and automotive glass.

Q: Other Interest

A: We also install mirrors, shower doors and awnings.

Q: Why did you join the Chamber? 

A: To help my business grow.

Q: What do you feel is the Chamber's role in business here in Henderson County?

A: To support all area businesses.


30th Annual Chamber Dinner

Congratulations to this years award winners!!

Emerging Business Award - The Beauty Shop

Pinnacle Award (Product) - Like Mother Like Daughter

Pinnacle Award (Service) - It's All About You

Pinnacle Award (Community Service) - Henderson County Community Hospital

Stepping Stone Award - Community Bank

Cornerstone Award - Reeve's Brothers Trucking

Business Person of the Year - Linda Lipscomb

Thank you to this years sponsors!!

Emerald Sponsors
Reeves Brothers Trucking
Lexington Discount Drugs
First Bank
Clayton Bank & Trust
Leroy Somer
Central West TN Association of Realtors
Lexington Pharmacy
Henderson County  Community Hospital

Ruby Sponsors
AT&T
CB&S Bank
Benefits First
First Pentecostal Church
Danny Blankenship Bonding Co
The Boutiques at 220 W Church St
Community Bank
Dyer Employment Agency
Helms Motor Company
NCI Building Systems
RE/MAX Unlimited
Oak Haven
Manpower
Dolores Gresham
Barger Construction
Wilger, Inc .
Stanfill  Enterprises
TLM & Associates

Sapphire Sponsors
American Home Financial Services
Anytime Fitness
Doc's Landscaping & Lawn Services
Susan Bunch
Donna Ross
Johnson Controls
Davis  Dry Goods
Mayor David Jowers
Peterson Printing
Jackson State Community College
Lexington Broadcasting Inc.
Rep. Steve & Phyllis McDaniel
State Farm - Tasha Johnson
TCAT - Lexington Campus
Ace Hardware
Quality Sheet Metal
York Enterprises

Useful Information:

Leadership 2016  
The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the Leadership Henderson County Class of 2016. 
 
Leadership Henderson County is an organization dedicated to strengthening and diversifying the leadership within Henderson County.  Through this effort, we hope to stimulate increased participation and commitment in the community.  
 
Applications are available at the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce office, located at 149 Eastern Shores Dr., Lexington, TN or by calling (731) 968-2126.  The deadline for application is Jan. 15th.

Upcoming Events

Representative Steve McDaniel is planning a visit!

"It is a pleasure of me to serve as your representative in the Tennessee House of Representatives. In my continuing efforts to listen to the people of the 72nd District, I will be visiting the communities listed below on Wednesday, December 2. These meetings provide an excellent opportunity for me to hear your concerns and interests so I can better serve you in Nashville. I hope you will plan to attend and that you will inform your friends and neighbors of these meetings."

Following is the schedule for the December 2 meetings:
7:45 am - Parkers Crossroads Visitor Center
8:30 am - Henderson County Courthouse, Lexington
10:00 am - Scotts Hill Senior Citizens Center
11:00 am - Sardis Senior Citizens Center
1:00 pm - Neville Community Center
2:00 pm - Chester County Courthouse, Henderson
USEFUL TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS/MANAGERS

Creating a positive business climate in 'stormy' times.

In a 'real storm', people seek shelter until the 'storm' is over and many times forget to take action to stay ahead of the 'storm'. Here is a tip regarding what actions to take before the 'storm'.

If you are doing nothing because you think it will not get worse, the patterns from the past prove that it usually does, i.e. 'Murphy's Law'. to take NO ACTION spawns a pattern of victimization and leads to only reacting to worse instead of better times.

If you would like more information about this topic or to discuss your business needs, a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL visit with Ron Acree or Joel Newman at the TN Small Business Development Center, (JSCC), may be helpful. Contact the Chamber office at (731)968-2126 to schedule an appointment during the date of their monthly visit. This business counseling is offered as an additional service of YOUR Chamber of Commerce.
Let's work together to make things happen here in Henderson County!
To see the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce Calendar!