January 2019 Newsletter Check out articles and pictures from December and stay up to date on what we are doing this January!

New Chamber Members! Personnel Placements, LLC 709 South 1st Street, Union City, TN 38261 Staffing/Employment Services Business Representative: Grant Gains grant@pplstaffing.com Mike Holman Holman Farms 1holmanfarms@gmail.com The Cafe at Discovery Park of America 830 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN 38261 Restaurant/Catering Business Representative: John Babb For information on their catering services: cafe@discoveryparkofamerica.

Thank you to all who attended our December Business Matters! Chad Davis with Davis Wealth Services spoke on the future of retail and educated our attendees about what it takes to get large retailers to rural communities. Davis Wealth Services was also the sponsor this month and brought with them their wonderful hot chocolate bar! Thanks, Chad!

Frilling Named to TN Chamber Board of Directors

NASHVILLE – For 2019, the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry has announced 10 new appointments to its 54-member board of directors. The appointments represent all three grand divisions and are appointed for a three-year term. The Tennessee Chamber is one of Tennessee’s oldest and most prominent statewide business trade associations and also serves as the Tennessee Manufacturers Association. The Tennessee Chamber board of directors is the governing body of the Tennessee Chamber and provides significant input to the Chamber’s annual legislative and policy agenda that guide the work of the business advocacy group. Larry Combs, Chairman of the Tennessee Chamber Board of Directors noted, “We are thrilled to appoint such a tremendous group of business leaders to the Tennessee Chamber Board that represents a variety of industries across our great state.” Bradley Jackson, Tennessee Chamber President and CEO, noted, “Our incoming board appointments are the perfect blend of business leaders who know both politics and business issues and will contribute significantly to our growth and advocacy. We are thrilled to announce such a distinguished group.”  Read the rest here..

Excel Boats To Locate Manufacturing Plant In Union City; 175 Jobs In Future

"Union City, Tenn .—Union City and Obion County officials gathered this morning to announce that the Excel Boats Co. will be investing $7.5M to open a manufacturing plant with plans to employ 175 people over the next five years. The company will be locating in the former Vanity Fair building at 601 Sherwood Drive in Union City. At this morning’s announcement, J. Paul Jackson, Business Operations Manager of Excel Boats said, “We’re delighted to land here…I think this was meant to be.” Read the full article here ...

Thank you to everyone who invited us to join them at their holiday event!

Above: Twin Oaks Technology Jingle & Mingle ______________________________________________________________

Above: The wonderful spread provided by The Etheridge House & The Arbors for their annual Medical Appreciation Luncheon

Mike Ramsey is bringing History Alive in the Settlement at DPA "...After 36 years of teaching at first Dyer and then Gibson County High School, Ramsey retired and moved from the classroom to a docent position at DPA. But now, he has literally donned another hat, and this one is made of coonskin. On most Saturday’s Ramsey will be working as an historical interpreter bringing real life adventures to the park’s Settlement. Featuring nearly a dozen structures, the Settlement is a collection of hand-hewn log buildings that resemble what one might have found in a mid-19 th century frontier settlement...." To read the full article, click here!

John Fry Named Vice President of White & Associates Insurance  UNION CITY, TN  – White & Associates Insurance today announced that John Fry has been named vice president of the White & Associates Insurance Personal Lines Division. Fry previously served as manager of the company’s Union City office. In his new role, Fry will lead the company’s efforts to expand the technology and services provided to our personal lines clients. He will remain in Obion County and will continue to lead the agency in Union City.  Click here to see the full article

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Obion County Attractions Featured in New Tennessee Vacation Guide Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 10, 2018 – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development launched its 2018 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide, and Obion County is prominently featured!   Obion County’s Reelfoot Lake is among the thousands of destinations, attractions and events featured in the 2018 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide, released by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. The Tennessee Vacation Guide also spotlights… Download the guide here.