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USDA Helps Rural Obion County Respond to Emergencies More EfficientlyHORNBEAK, Tenn. - USDA Rural Development Area Director Joel Howard joined Hornbeak Mayor Dennis Dozier today in announcing USDA RD Community Facilities (CF) grants totaling $45,190 and a $100,000 CF loan that will be used to build a new emergency response facility. The Town of Hornbeak received additional funds from a Community Development Block Grant through the State of Tennessee and a grant from the Delta Regional Authority.

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tn-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry.jpgTN Chamber launches program where employers can help employees further their education State Chamber partners with GED Works as part of Workforce

Development Initiative

NASHVILLE - Thanks to a program announced today by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Tennessee employers can now make it easier for workers to pursue their education. The new TN Chamber/GED Works™ program aims to create a better-educated and prepared Tennessee workforce as part of the Chamber's Workforce Development Initiative. Data shows that over three hundred thousand Tennesseans are currently employed in the workforce and did not complete their high school education.

Launched nationally last year, GED Works helps adult learners attain their GED® credentials with the support of their employers. Just as importantly, it gives these employees momentum to pursue advanced education and training. The Tennessee Chamber is partnering with GED Testing Services to offer employers access to the program.

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Annual Banquet RecapThursday, November 17th was a wonderful day for the Obion County JEDC! We had a fantastic time hosting over 300 people at this years banquet! Thank you to our sponsors: White & Associates Insurance-Union City Westan Insurance Group, Inc. Commercial Bank and Trust - Union City, TN Leaders Credit Union Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City First Citizins National Bank Don Sol Mexican Grill - Union City ATMOS Energy! Congratulations to our award winners!

We look forward to another year of growth and success!

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Here are 5 reasons to give your residents to shop locally this year.

Shop Local!Improve our local economy.
Remember that every time you spend a dollar, you are impacting the big picture of our hometown and contributing to community liveliness. Most likely, the small businesses you are patronizing are owned by someone who lives in our community. That means that the money you spend locally will be recycled back into our local economy.

Generate opportunity.
Not only do locally owned businesses employ more people directly per dollar of revenue, they are the customers of other local businesses, which in turn creates an expansion of opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

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SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - TennesseeGov.

Bill Haslam and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Kevin Triplett today announced Tennessee tourism's direct domestic and international travel expenditures reached an all-time high of $18.4 billion in 2015, up 3.7 percent over the previous year, as reported by the U.S. Travel Association. The announcement took place at the Sevier County Courthouse near the iconic Dolly Parton statue. Mountain Rukus from Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede provided music.

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Hornbeak is a quaint little town located in the mountains of Obion County. This little town furnishes all you need to live a retired life as well as raise a family.

The city park has playground equipment for the little folks, walking track for those that like to walk. The tract meanders around the city park with security lighting for night participation. Baseball fields are available for the sport. Basketball goals furnish a workout for many youth that enjoy playing a game of B-Ball. All driving areas are paved as well as a pavilion for family gatherings and activities.

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Lindsay Frilling Honored at SEDC Annual ConferenceATLANTA, GA (August 17, 2016)

Lindsay Frilling, CEO, Obion County Joint Economic Development Council, based in Union City,Tennessee, was presented with the annual Chairman's Award by the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC). Ms. Frilling received the award at the SEDC Annual Conference held July 31- August 2, 2016 at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center in Kansas City, MO.

SEDC 2016 Chairman Chuck Whipple presented Frilling this special award in recognition of her outstanding contributions and dedication to the association at SEDC's Annual Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony.

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Jo Ann Speer named an Honorary Lifetime Member of IACCongratulations to one of our past chamber presidents, Jo Ann Speer, who was named an Honorary Lifetime Member of IAC! IAC is the International Aerobatics Club. Jo Ann worked nonstop when this competition came to Union City for a competition and we are very proud of her. Congratulations!!

Chamber Members,

We are excited to announce 2 new benefits to your Obion County Chamber of Commerce yearly membership!

First, all chamber members and their employees can now receive a discounted membership with AirEvac. For more information, please email me and I will send you the application along with other information regarding the discount!

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First Citizens National Bank RANKS  #11 IN BEST BANKS TO WORK FOR IN U.S.August 29, 2016

For the fourth consecutive year, First Citizens National Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For. First Citizens currently ranks 11th overall for banks across the entire United States.

The full list will be featured in the September issue of American Banker Magazine and is now available online at www.AmericanBanker.com.

The program, which was initiated in 2013 to identify, recognize and honor the best banks to work for in the nation, is aproject of American Banker and Best Companies Group. In all, 60 banks achieved "Best Bank" status in this fourth year for the program.

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Thank you to the following businesses, industries, and individuals who have renewed their membership with the Obion County Chamber of Commerce for the 2016-2017 year thus far!

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Is your business celebrating an anniversary or business milestone?

Let us help you celebrate!

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any exciting news and let the Obion County Chamber of Commerce help make it special!!

On Wednesday, June 15, we held an Ambassador luncheon to kick off our 2016-2017 year! We had over 20 of our Ambassadors attend!! These men and women are our front line advocates for the Obion County Chamber of Commerce. We appreciate all they do!

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Thank you to everyone who played, sponsored, and volunteered in our golf tournament this year! We had a great day with beautiful weather and 27 teams who participated!!

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final flightCongratulations to Final Flight Outfitters for being awarded the Tennessee Family Owned Small Business of the Year! Jon Ed Powers, Tripp Powers and Kelley Powers

Health QuestCongratulations to HealthQuest on celebrating 20 years! The Obion County Chamber of Commerce wishes you many more years of success!

mayor rountable meetingThank you to the city of Kenton for hosting this quarter's Mayor's Rountable! Also, to State Representative Bill Sanderson and White Squirrel Winery for providing us with our meal and venue!