New Chamber Members
Hampton Inn
Old Cypress Lodge
Priority Health and Addiction Medicine
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Are you interested in becoming a member of the Obion County Chamber of Commerce? Click here to join our chamber!
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Sunset Car and Dog Wash
603 E Reelfoot Ave
Union City, TN 38261
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Jerrys Automotive Specialties
3636 HWY 45
Union City, TN 38261
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Tru Bilt Building Company
2800 Section Line Rd
Union City, TN 38261
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Join us on Tuesday, December 13th at the OC Public Library for "Cup of Joe" with the Library staff! |
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Lindsay Frilling Named President of Statewide Economic Development Council |
The Tennessee Economic Development Council (TEDC) announces its board officers for 2022-2023. The officers were elected by the nominating committee at TEDC’s Fall Conference held in Kingsport, TN.
Lindsay Frilling, CEO, Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation, was named TEDC’s President for the 2022-2023 year. This position comes after years of service in the economic development community.
“I am excited to serve as the President of the TN Economic Development Council as the organization has been a key resource for my professional development over the last 14 years through both educational and networking opportunities. In my new leadership role, I am able to pay it forward by investing my time into other economic development and professional members of TEDC. I love representing Obion County and being able to showcase our community throughout my work as an executive board member.” ~ Lindsay Frilling
The full roster of new officers are: President, Lindsay Frilling, CEO, Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation; Vice President, Marshall Ramsey, President, Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce; Immediate Past President, Greg Lowe, Director of Economic Development, City of Lewisburg; Secretary/Treasurer, Kendrick Curtis, Assistant Director, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association; West Tennessee Representative, Ted Townsend, Chief Economic Development Officer, Greater Memphis Chamber; Middle Tennessee Representative, Matt Largen, President/CEO, Williamson, Inc; East Tennessee Representative, Lisa Collett, Executive Director, Morgan County Economic Development; State Liaison, Jamie Stitt, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Business Development, TN Department of Economic & Community Development; UTCIS Representative, Beth Phillips, Economic Development Programs Manager, UT Center for Industrial Services; SEDC Representative, Charles Wood, Vice President, Economic Development, Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce; TVA Representative, Nick Cunningham, Regional Development Specialist, Middle TN, Tennessee Valley Authority.
TEDC is a statewide organization for both public and private sector professionals involved in economic development. TEDC provides professional development opportunities for its more than 425 members and works with state officials to maintain an attractive business environment in Tennessee.
For more information, visit www.tnedc.com or contact Suzie Lusk at 615.256.5141.
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Adult Leadership Obion County Agriculture Day |
The class recently learned more about Obion County agriculture by attending Ag Day. It was an amazing experience touring some of the agriculture staples in our communities and learning more about the services they provide!
The 2022-2023 class is pictured below at Green Plains Obion.
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Obion County Provides Support to Small Business Owners through Retail Strategies |
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The Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation is investing in the small business community by providing training and coaching resources to small business owners through a new partnership with Retail Strategies. Made possible by the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development’s (TNECD) TN Placemakers grant, the partnership will fulfill the Placemakers vision of supporting and training small businesses by providing access to education, resources, and tools directly to future and existing small businesses and entrepreneurs.
“One of the goals for the Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation is to become the economic center of Northwest Tennessee,” said Lindsay Frilling, CEcD, chief executive officer at Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation. “Having access to the Small Business Support program from Retail Strategies allows us to provide crucial training, business coaching, and tools that will allow our local entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and build on the economic engine in the County.”
“The Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation understands the importance of focusing on both national retailers and local retailers,” said Lacy Beasley, president at Retail Strategies. “Local retail brings the heart, soul, and character to the community. Entrepreneurs working in their business can be strapped for time and cash investment in technical assistance programs that help them maximize operations and sales. The Obion County JEDC and TNECD are committed to investing back into local business through the TN Placemaker Grant.”
This custom partnership provides live technical assistance, tutorials, deliverables, data, and 1:1 coaching directly to the owners and operators of local businesses and property owners on topics such as digital marketing strategies, restaurant resiliency, retail readiness for property owners, and preparing for special shopping seasons like the holidays.
“Experienced professionals will deliver training and resources focused on online sales, maximizing the holiday season, real estate, research and inventory, and more to the small business owners. We are honored to support the individuals who commit their life to owning and operating small businesses. Their sustainability is vital to the fiber that makes Obion County unique,” finished Beasley.
About Retail Strategies
Retail Strategies is the national expert in recruiting businesses and strategically developing communities. Our mission is to provide the real estate expertise, tools, and human effort that position deserving towns as alluring locations for national businesses and destinations for tourism and quality of life amenities. With confidence, we pursue this mission by delivering unparalleled customer service as a unified team with unmatched real estate and community development expertise. Our activities pay a return in sales taxes, added jobs, and businesses that enhance and add to the unique qualities of your community.
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We are proud to partner with the Union City School system again this year for Tornado Cash! Tornado Cash is currently out in the community, and can be used at Chamber member businesses until January 31, 2023.
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You can still purchase Obion County Monopoly Games! In honor of the 100 year anniversary of the Obion County Chamber of Commerce, we have produced and Obion County Monopoly Game. These are available for purchase for $35 at the Chamber, Obion County Public Library, Discovery Park of America, Twin Oaks Technology, and Tyson. |
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2022 JEDC Annual Awards Banquet
Thank you to those who sponsored and attended the 2022 Joint Economic Development Corporation Banquet. It was truly an incredible evening celebrating our community. We would not be where we are today if it weren't for the people who invest their time, money, and talents into making Obion County thrive. We are so excited to celebrate BIG in 2023!
Platinum Sponsors:
Interstate 69 Motorsports
Discovery Park of America
Tyson Foods
Greenfield Products
Gold Sponsors:
First Citizens National Bank
Tencom
TCB - The Citizens Bank
Dyersburg State Community College
Darling Ingredients
Table Sponsor:
The Nailling Apartments
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Business of the Year - Interstate 69 Motorsports and Marine |
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Industry of the Year - Excel Boat Company |
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Agriculture Business of the Year - Obion Farmers Cooperative |
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Small Business of the Year - The Chocolate Bunny |
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Champion of Health Award - Drs. Jordan and Bondurant |
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You Made it Happen Award - Kathy Dillon, City of Union City - City Manager |
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Young Professional of the Year - Lauren Jones, Discovery Park of America Events Director |
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Business Partner of the Year - Union City Energy Authority |
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Chamber Board Member of the Year - Mandy Hinson |
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Chamber Ambassador of the Year - Delinda Scarborough |
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Chamber Presidents Award - Brooke Simmons |
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Local High School students recently toured local industry to learn more about the careers offered here in Obion County. We had the honor of speaking to them about our efforts here at the Chamber of Commerce and encourage them to consider choosing Obion County as a home in their future! Students from all 3 Obion County High Schools participate in Manufacturing Day.
Manufacturing Day is coordinated by the American Job Centers of Northwest TN.
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