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Photo: Ribbon-cutting at The Real Estate Office

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The Real Estate Office Ribbon-cutting

The Real Estate office celebrated their new location in Oak Ridge with an Anderson County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting on Friday, May 16. Cutting the ribbon are owners Kimberly and Richard Bell. (Photo courtesy Anderson County Chamber of Commerce)

 

The Real Estate Office celebrated their new location in Oak Ridge with an Anderson County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting on Friday, May 16, a press release said.

Formerly Briarcliff Realty, The Real Estate Office moved to its new location inside the Citizens First Bank building.

“One of the fastest-growing privately owned real estate companies in the area, The Real Estate Office is a full service, comprehensive real estate company,” the release said.

The ribbon-cutting was held in conjunction with their fellow Chamber member, Citizens First Bank, who offered a customer appreciation event complete with food, ice cream sundae bar, and giveaways, the release said.

Anderson Chamber hosts business planning seminar

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Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Logo

The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, will host a free workshop on Wednesday for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to increase their chances for successful self-employment, a press release said.

The workshop will also be useful for existing businesses who are looking into obtaining financing. Business plans are required by lenders.

This free seminar will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce office, 245 N. Main St., Ste., 200, in Clinton, with Jutta Bangs, senior business specialist with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. The workshop covers business planning in detail, specifics of marketing and finance, operations, financial projections, and information-based planning and management. [Read more…]

Anderson Chamber offers business counseling Wednesday

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The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce will host free and confidential one-hour business counseling sessions from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday.

Jutta Bangs, senior business specialist with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, will advise and assist future entrepreneurs and existing business owners.

To make an appointment for June or future scheduled sessions, call (865) 457-2559 or email [email protected]. To learn more about the TSBDC, visit www.roanestate.edu/tsbdc.

Honors: Anderson Chamber announces R.C. Hoskins Awards

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Natalie Erb

Natalie Erb

The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce announced the two winners of the R.C. “Dudley” Hoskins Volunteer Awards at their 3rd Annual “Tribute to Business” Dinner on June 6.

Natalie Erb, one of the two recipients, is co-owner of Allstate-The Erb Agency in Clinton. Natalie serves on the Chamber board, Youth Leadership Anderson County board, and Events Council, and she is currently enrolled in the Leadership Anderson County Class of 2015. A positive voice for the Chamber in the community, she has provided numerous hours of in-kind support to the Chamber.

Interested in the Chamber’s future, Natalie’s professional approach to business has been a driver to bring the Chamber to a higher level. Despite her busy schedule with business and family, she makes time to give back to the community.

Steve Sumner, the second recipient, is chief executive officer of Thermocopy of Tennessee and a longtime Chamber member. Steve serves on the Chamber board and Chamber Operations Council, offering support through financial and in-kind contributions. [Read more…]

Radio host Hallerin Hilton Hill to moderate mayor, sheriff debates in July

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Hallerin Hilton Hill

Hallerin Hilton Hill

Radio talk show host Hallerin Hilton Hill will moderate debates for five candidates for Anderson County mayor and sheriff on Thursday, July 10.

The debates are hosted by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, and they are scheduled to start at 6 p.m. July 10 at The Ritz Theater at 119 N. Main St. in Clinton.

Hill has a talk show weekday mornings on NewsTalk 98.7 in Knoxville. [Read more…]

Anderson Chamber announces ‘Tribute to Business’ award winners

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Oak Ridge High School String Quartet

Rising juniors from the Oak Ridge Schools Orchestra Program will be providing live music for the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Tribute to Business on Friday, June 6, at the Museum of Appalachia. From left to right are Megan Peters, cello; Brittany Rowe, violin; Evelyn Pieper, violin; and Lucas Potter, viola.

The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce has announced its Tribute to Business Awards, and they will be honored during a June 6 celebration at the Museum of Appalachia.

Here are the winners:

  • Small Business—Samuel Franklin,
  • Mid-Sized Business—All Occasion Party Rentals,
  • Large Business—Techmer PM,
  • Woman-Owned Business—Temp Systems Inc., and
  • Lifetime Achievement Award—The Fox Family. 

“Everyone is invited to join us in honoring these businesses for their contribution to the economic growth of Anderson County,” a press release said.

The Friday, June 6, celebration will start at 6:30 p.m. with valet parking, social hour, photos, and live music, the press release said. Dinner on the Lawn begins at 7:30 p.m. with a brief live auction and awards ceremony. The Museum of Appalachia is at 2819 Andersonville Highway near Norris. [Read more…]

Anderson Chamber hosts ‘Tribute to Business’ awards ceremony in June

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Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Dinner on the Lawn

The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce will pay tribute to local businesses at the 3rd Annual “Dinner on the Lawn” at the Museum of Appalachia in June.

It’s Friday, June 6, and everyone is welcome to attend, a press release said.

Guests will be treated to valet parking when they arrive at 6:30 p.m., as well as a social hour on the porch, live music on the lawn, and a fun live auction, a press release said. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. followed by the “Tribute to Business” award ceremony, honoring a diverse category of businesses.

Tickets are $70, or $500 for a table of eight, and they can be purchased at the Chamber Office or online at the Chamber website at www.andersoncountychamber.org. [Read more…]

Anderson Chamber offers business counseling Wednesday

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The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce will host free and confidential business counseling sessions from 9–11 a.m. Wednesday.

Jutta Bangs, senior business specialist with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, will advise and assist future entrepreneurs and existing business owners, a press release said.

To make an appointment for May or future scheduled sessions, call (865) 457-2559 or email [email protected]. To learn more about the TSBDC, visit www.tsbdc.org.

Spotlight: Leadership Anderson County visits state government in Nashville

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Leadership Anderson County Nashville Trip

The Leadership Anderson County Class of
2014 recently visited Nashville on a state government trip.
Rep. John Ragan, Sen. Randy McNally, and Rep. Dennis Powers are also in the photo with the class. (Submitted photo)

Leadership Anderson County Class of 2014, a program of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, and members of the Leadership Anderson County board of directors, visited Nashville for their state government trip in March.

The class, shown at left with Rep. John Ragan, Sen. Randy McNally, and Rep. Dennis Powers, participated in a mock session, visited the Tennessee Fusion Center, toured the Capitol and Supreme Court, and met with Comptroller Justin P. Wilson and Secretary of State Tre Hargett.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 class. For more information, contact the Chamber at (865) 457-2559 or visit www.andersoncountychamber.org.

Anderson Chamber offers business counseling

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The Tennessee Small Business Development Center advises and assists future and existing business owners.

Jutta Bangs, senior business specialist, is available for free and confidential counseling sessions on Thursday, April 16, from 9–11 a.m. at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce at 245 N. Main Street, Ste. 200, in Clinton.

To make an appointment for this, or another day, please call (865) 457-2559 or email [email protected].

To learn more about the TSBDC, visit www.tsbdc.org.

Spotlight: Youth Leadership Anderson County visits Nashville

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Anderson County Youth Leadership Visits Nashville

Youth Leadership Anderson County visited Nashville for a state government trip on March 12. (Submitted photo)

Youth Leadership Anderson County—sponsored by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and consisting of high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Anderson County High School and Clinton High School—visited Nashville for their State Government Trip on March 12.

The class had an opportunity for a “photo op” with Gov. Bill Haslam, Sen. Randy McNally, Rep. Dennis Powers, and Rep. John Ragan. The class visited the Titans Stadium and the Capitol, and participated in a mock session led by McNally, Powers and Ragan.

Those attending were Amber Bumgardner, Ivey Cates, Ryan Collinsworth, Rachel Crabtree, Jacob Craft, Hope Gass, Autumn Hicks, Sam Horn, Madison Ivey, Sami Joy, Olivia Kelly, Morgan Labelle, Tiffney Littlejohn, Matthew Lloyd, Matthew Longmire, Ali Matteson, Sarah Mawhinney, Victoria Parray, Erika Seiber, Taylor Spradlin, Sean Wallace, Brooklyn Webster, and Matthew Wilson. [Read more…]

Franchise Lunch and Learn: An overview of franchising opportunities

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The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center will host a seminar on “An Overview of Franchising Opportunities” on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Anderson County Chamber office at 245 N. Main Street, Suite 200, in Clinton.

Jerry Bird with FranNet of Alabama/Tennessee will be the speaker. Attendees may bring their own lunch to enjoy during the seminar.

Topics covered will include: [Read more…]