Obion County, TN News
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I had the privilege of visiting the Promethean Foundation and speaking with the wonderful people who make everything happen! The very first thing I noticed as we began talking was that they have a strong passion for what they do.
This foundation has a group of people behind it that care deeply about quality education for all children in Obion County. (Pictured is Promethean Foundation being presented a chamber membership plaque)
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We have started a "Final Friday" highlight video that will be posted on the last Friday of each month in 2021. This month, you will hear from your truly with updates on what we have going on at the Chamber of Commerce.
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On Wednesday February 17th, Hamilton-Ryker begins celebrating 50 years of success.
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On Friday, February 26, we were able to host an ambassador appreciation breakfast at the chamber office.
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Union City, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America has named Sue Ellen Morris as the 2020 Volunteer of the Year. Morris, an attorney from Hickman County, Ky., began volunteering in early 2020 at Discovery Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that depends on volunteers to implement its mission in a variety of ways.
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Union City, Tenn. -- Accounting firm Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC (ATA) recently announced an acquisition of Center Point Business Solutions. Center Point will become a full-service Professional Employer Organization (PEO) known as ATA Employment Solutions (ATAES), effective Jan. 1, 2021.
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We have started a "Final Friday" highlight video that will be posted on the last Friday of each month in 2021. To kick things off, we highlighted the City of Union City by speaking with City Manager, Kathy Dillon. Kathy spoke about her own personal journey, facts about the city of Union City, updates, and things to be on the lookout for.
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U-Haul released its annual list of the states most Americans moved to during the year, and for the first time, Tennessee ranked No. 1.
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January's Very Important Business Event was held at the Obion County Public Library on January 19th. This month, we received a tax update from Craig Atwill with ATA. Thank you to ATA for sponsoring the event!
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Today I was able to visit the beautiful Reelfoot Lake, nestled in northwest Tennessee. With a rich history and tradition, the lake draws tourists every year to experience hunting, fishing, festivals, and eagle spotting. To get the full lake experience, my friends from Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council and Reelfoot Lake State Park took me on an eagle tour around the lake! You are almost guaranteed to spot a number of beautiful birds when exploring the area (We saw 27 on our tour!).
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On January 19, the Chamber of Commerce was able to give a donation of Obion County masks to Jiffy Steamer. These masks will be distributed to employees to ensure safety as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
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Delta Regional Authority (DRA) named 30 leaders as fellows of the 2021 Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy including our very own, Brooke Coffey!
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Investment to Provide Ag Education and Assistance to More Than 250,000 Annual Visitors and Small Businesses
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 4, 2020 – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $75,000 to assist Discovery Park of America in rural west Tennessee.
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If you have not visited Kenton, Tennessee you are missing out on one of the true hidden gems in northwest (and possibly, all of) Tennessee - White Squirrel Winery! Located on the Sanderson Family Farm, White Squirrel Winery, offers a romantic winery and vineyard, serving a variety of delicious wines, homemade soaps and candles.
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The “Let it Glow” light show was recently featured on the cover of Tennessee Magazine with a holiday photo of Mill Ridge.
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On behalf of the Obion County Chamber of Commerce/Joint Economic Development Corporation/ Industrial Development Corporation, we wish you all a safe and happy new year!
Be sure to check out the 2020 Year in Review video and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. There are great things coming in 2021!
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Brooke Coffey recently graduated from the TBEDC. The Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC) was delivered via Zoom August 23-27 to a record 53 participants. TBEDC is considered the flagship course of the Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCED) Program.
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First Citizens National Bank’s Chairman & CEO, Jeff Agee, and President & COO, Judy Long are excited to announce that First Citizens National Bank, the once small, Dyer County bank is a $2 Billion company.
