Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
news & updates
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Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month.
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Check out the Henderson Co Chamber Community calendar here. If you would like an event listed please email admin@hctn.org or share with us on facebook. Any questions give us a call at 731.968.2126.
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Chamber Ambassador Program |
RECRUITING New Ambassadors!
Applications Due Now
The Chamber Ambassadors (Red Coats) program is an elite group of professionals who are highly visible volunteers in the Henderson County business community. These volunteers donate their time and talent to assist the Chamber with a variety of activities and initiatives throughout the year. Ambassadors assist in member retention efforts, recruiting and mentoring new members. Ambassadors also assist at ribbon cuttings, BAHs, and other Chamber events.
Please call or email if you would like to be considered a 2023 Red Coat. Must be a Chamber member to apply. admin@hctn.org
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Welcome New Board Members 2023 |
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Simone Taylor born and raised in Henderson County. She completed her undergraduate in Agricultural Business and her Master’s in Business Administration, both at the UTM. Simone is currently working at First Bank in Lexington as a Relationship Manager. She was a graduate of the 2022 Leadership of Henderson County and currently serve on the CASA Fundraising Board. At UTM she was on the Rodeo Team for 4 years where she competed in barrel racing. In her spare time Simone still competes in ranch sorting & team penning. She truly believes there is no better place than Henderson County and looks forward to seeing the growth and positive changes in the future!
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DeAnne Pace is the owner and pharmacist at Lexington Discount Drugs. DeAnne and her husband, Sammy, also own Jones Pharmacy, Professional Arts Pharmacy, Scotts Hill Discount Drugs and Cornerstone Pharmacy (Henderson). DeAnne & her family moved to Lexington in May of 2005 because they wanted to raise their family in a small town. They have 3 children, Avery (18), Jackson (16), and Jacob (11) and they keep DeAnne & Sammy very busy! She is a proud Henderson County Leadership Alumni, Class of 2010. DeAnne looks forward to serving on the Chamber board and making a positive impact on our community. |
Kenneth Vineyard owns Lexington Pawn, Guns, & Sales, LLC for 4 years, and he previously retired from Graham Snack Foods after 29 years. Kenneth was born and raised in Henderson County, and married to his wife, Linda for 35 years. They have two daughters, Amber and Megan. Community involvement means a great deal to Kenneth as he currently serves as the District Fire Chief for Henderson County Fire Station #9 located at Dyers Chapel. He is also a Deacon at Second Baptist Church where he serves as a Song Leader. Kenneth also has an operating beef cattle farm, and he plants row crops. I am excited to be joining the Henderson County Chamber Board to invest more time in my community!
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Michael McCormick grew up in Scotts Hill and graduated from Scott's Hill School in 2007. He attended University of Tennessee Martin and graduated with his Bachelors in Finance in 2011. After college he moved back to Lexington where he married his wife Lauren in 2013. They have 2 young children, Draper and Decker. Michael works as an Insurance Agent at Farm Bureau of Henderson County. |
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USDA Offers Grants for Programs to Create High-Wage Jobs and New Businesses in Underserved Rural Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development recently announced that USDA is accepting grant applications for community-driven programs that will help create high-wage jobs and new businesses in underserved rural communities. The Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE)program provides grants for job accelerator partnerships that will serve people in low-income and underserved rural communities.
For fiscal year 2023, the RISE program is making $2 million available to consortiums of local governments, investors, industry, institutions of higher education, and other public and private entities in rural areas. The funding may be used to support innovation centers and job accelerator programs that improve the ability of distressed rural communities to create high-wage jobs, form new businesses, and identify and maximize local assets. To learn more, read the full Stakeholder Announcement.
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Fund Tennessee; Southwest Regional Kickoff Meeting @ Jackson
Thursday, March 2, 2023 (9:30 AM - 11:00 AM) (CST)
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You are invited to learn about a statewide access to capital initiative called Fund Tennessee. Join Commissioner Stuart McWhorter of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), Lindsey Cox, CEO of LaunchTN, and regional economic development partners who will provide an overview of the program.
Who Should Attend?: small business owners, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, chambers of commerce, banks, credit unions, CDFIs, non-profits, economic development professionals, attorneys, accountants, wealth advisors, high net worth individuals, family offices, foundations/community foundations, trade associations, and local residents.
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JSCC's Workforce Solutions |
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Upskill employees with upcoming training opportunities at JSCC Workforce Solutions
JSCC's Workforce Solutions now has the FANUC 16-hour Robot Operations course, which will be scheduled very soon. This is an excellent option for frontline employees who only need basic operations knowledge.
Workforce Solutions is looking forward to offering several great training opportunities in the coming months, such as OSHA 30, electrical circuits troubleshooting, value-stream mapping, GD&T, and more. Let us know of any other classes you would like to see offered as an open-enrollment opportunity.
Remember, Workforce Solutions can offer almost any training tailored specifically for your organization -- just communicate your need. Send a message to workforce@jscc.edu or call 731-425-8826.
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Henderson County Leadership Class of 2023 |
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The 2023 Class will be visiting with Local Government leaders on February 23rd. The class will hear from the City & County Mayors and the different department heads. They will also get to tour the industrial sites and the Water plant. |
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Community Service Leader Spotlight
Do you have someone on your board, in your civic league or in the community that goes above and beyond? Nominate them to be our Community Service Spotlight Leader of the Month. To nominate send us an email at admin@hctn.org, please include why you you are nominating and contact info.
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Business After Hours - March 17th |
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Pine Tree Country Club to Host
the first Business After Hours of 2023!
SAVE THE DATE - March 17th, 2023
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Would you like to POST your job on the Chambers Website? If so, contact the Chamber and we can walk you thru how to list your available positions from your own computer.
Click here to see current positions listed.
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Join Us For a Ribbon Cutting at the American Job Center with Workforce Innovations, Inc. Northwest & Southwest TN Workforce Boards
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Friday, March 3rd, from11:00- 12:00pm
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We had a great time celebrating at the NEW location of The Peoples Bank.
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Give the Gift of Blood!! - At Caywood
MONDAY FEB. 13th, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
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Give the Gift of Blood!! - At Walgreens
TUESDAY, FEB. 20th, 12:30pm - 5:30pm
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Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
hctn.org 731-968-2126
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