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Meredith appointed Chamber of Commerce president

Posted at 6:44 pm March 2, 2015
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Rick Meredith

Rick Meredith

Rick Meredith will become president of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce on April 1. He will replace the current president, Jackie Nichols, who is retiring effective May 1.

The Chamber’s Board of Directors announced the selection of Meredith, who is an Anderson County commissioner, on Monday.

“My compliments and appreciation to the search committee for their time commitment and to Chamber Board Chairman Stephen Harris for his leadership during the hiring process,” Nichols said. “Meredith was a highly qualified candidate, and I believe the perfect selection to continue the Chamber’s current momentum and growth.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Front Page News, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Anderson County Commission, Anderson County register of deeds, Business Enterprise Resource Office Business Matchmaking, community development, Community Development Division, economic development, Hollingsworth Companies, Jackie Nichols, Phil Bredesen, Rick Meredith, Stephen Harris, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Tennessee One Stop Business Resource, Volunteer State Solar Initiative

AC Chamber luncheon to feature Techmer PM president

Posted at 11:09 am February 17, 2015
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Anderson County Chamber of Commerce

The annual Business Luncheon by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce will feature Ryan Howley, president of Techmer PM, the company that President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden visited in January.

The Business Luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 20, at The Hollingsworth Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (Junior Achievement BizTown). The center is located at 2135 North Charles Seivers Boulevard in Clinton.

Obama toured part of the Techmer PM facility in Clinton before making a major announcement about the creation of a $250 million manufacturing innovation hub aimed at strengthening U.S. leadership in next-generation composite materials.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Front Page News, Meetings and Events Tagged With: Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Annual Business Luncheon, Barack Obama, fiber, Joe Biden, Junior Achievement BizTown, manufacturing innovation, plastics, Ryan Howley, Stephen Harris, Techmer PM, The Hollingsworth Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Anderson Chamber elects new board officers

Posted at 9:06 am December 22, 2014
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Stephen Harris

Stephen Harris

The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce has elected new board officers for 2015. Here is submitted information on those elected.

Stephen Harris has been named chairman of the board, Rob Followell has been elected chair-elect, and Amy Allen has been elected treasurer for Anderson County Chamber of Commerce. Steve Heatherly has been named member-at-large.

Stephen Harris, engineering manager at Powell-Clinch Utility District, where he has worked for 14 years, is responsible for the daily operation of the Engineering, IT, and Building Maintenance Departments. Stephen is a graduate of Leadership Anderson County and has served as co-chair of the Chamber’s Government and Community Relations Council. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Top Stories Tagged With: Amy Allen, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, board officer, Keeton and Associates, North Knoxville Medical Center, Powell-Clinch Utility District, Rob Followell, Stephen Harris, Steve Heatherly, Tennova Healthcare

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