Tag Archives: Chamber Of Commerce

Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said election years like 2024 can cause economic leaders to hold their breath. But Poe said the Upper Cumberland’s economy appears healthy entering the new year. Poe said the unique support of local career exploration efforts, chambers of commerce, and nonprofits can help the Upper Cumberland move forward regardless of national leadership. “I ... Read More »

Leadership Overton will return for the first time since 2017, a program designed to identify and cultivate the next generation of leaders. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce President Shannon Cantrell said the program will teach them about the challenges communities face and how leaders help their communities navigate through those issues. “The program was basically designed to motivate people to ... Read More »

Livingston set to bring a new co-working and entrepreneurship center to its downtown. Chamber Director Shannon Cantrell told the Board of Aldermen Monday night it had received a $75,000 USDA grant to make this possible. She said they hope to start construction on the space located behind the Steel Coop by this July. “And we’re just super excited about the ... Read More »

The Celina-Clay County Chamber of Commerce has rebuilt its websites to better advertise the community to tourists. Executive Director Doug Young said it includes new tabs for water recreation, nature opportunities and what local businesses have to offer. “That gave us a lot of really up-to-date photography to go on both websites,” Young said. “It allows people to get a ... Read More »

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce working to create maps highlighting various features of Jackson County. Director Hope Vargas said the map serves as a great marketing tool that could boost tourism in the county. She said they hope to have the maps printed and ready to hand out by the American Made Music Festival in October. “Of course, we’ll have ... Read More »

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Small Business Development Center to help small businesses learn more about funding opportunities. Tyler Asher is the Small Business Development Center Director. He said that the seminar Thursday morning at 11 will help small businesses more efficiently apply for loans, and explore other lending avenues. “There are local banks that we ... Read More »

Registrations are live for the Better Business Seminar Series hosted by the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. Membership Director Karlyn Reel said that while the chamber hosts education series throughout the year, they wanted to do something that kept people engaged over the summer. “And if you’re a chamber member it’s $10 and if you’re not a chamber member it’s ... Read More »

The Clay County Chamber of Commerce has completed a Celina grant project that added welcome signs and installed LED street lights. Executive Director Doug Young said a $12,000 grant allowed four signs to be placed entering all sides of Celina. “We had a committee that just put the plan together and now we have “Welcome to Celina” coming in on ... Read More »

UCHRA’s Executive Director said Clay County’s scrappy, active approach gives it the opportunity to not just survive, but thrive. Mark Farley served as guest speaker at the county’s Chamber Of Commerce Annual Dinner Thursday night. The dinner included a meeting of the joint economic and community development board. Farley said the key to success includes being proactive. For example, Farley ... Read More »

Leadership Cumberland has returned after COVID shut down the program. Crossville/Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce President Ethan Hadley said classes began this month creating locally grown leaders. “The purpose of the program itself is to identify, educate, inspire and connect leaders current and upcoming in Cumberland County, so that they can better serve the community moving forward,” Hadley said. Hadley ... Read More »