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DECEMBER 2014Vol. 16 | Issue 12

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New options ahead for Chamber participants

Networking tops on survey

Williamson, Inc. has some exciting changes coming up in 2015 that should suit the needs of a wide range of businesses and community leaders, and some of the new offerings have grown out of input received from those who regularly participate in Chamber and Economic Development activities.

The online registration procedure for meetings and some events will be streamlined starting in January to help save time and effort. Most people use this easy and convenient function to save their space, so this improvement will serve attendees across the board.

Responding to requests, those who sign up for the monthly membership meetings by the deadline will receive a list before the gathering of all those registered to attend. This powerful informational tool will allow partici-pants to plan and precisely target their networking efforts. Registration dead-lines typically are a few days before the meeting and are noted on the website at williamsonchamber.com.

The Chamber’s popular special-inter-est groups will be showcased at regular monthly membership meetings. This will help spread the word about the

unique experiences provided by Women in Business, Young Professionals, Your Small Business Resource: First Friday and other targeted educational and networking opportunities. As members often request, these groups provide a more homogeneous and small-group setting for the much-desired profes-sional development and relationship-building opportunities.

A favorite for local media coverage, the Public Affairs Roundtable (PAR) may be moving to a new day of the week from its fourth Monday spot.

Chamber members aren’t shy when it comes to giving feedback – not surprising since they are some of the most dynamic local business and community leaders.

This second look at the results of the 2014 Chamber membership survey highlights what respondents said Williamson, Inc. could do to help them grow their businesses. The survey, sent to Chamber email subscribers earlier this year, had a response rate of 10 percent.

At the top of the list: keep those networking opportunities coming! Respondents gave high marks to the many ways Williamson, Inc. provides for building relationships with poten-

tial clients and vendors, and with business and community leaders.

Several respondents to this open-ended question mentioned their desire for more small-group and industry-focused gatherings. And respondents liked the idea of having more opportunities to get together for the single pur-pose of networking – more in the vein of the popular, twice-a-month Members Connect! Leads Exchange sessions.

The larger meetings and events now common with the countywide Chamber might have prompted comments about help-ing members learn how to more “thoughtfully” network – an idea

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More than 300 business and community members attended the Chamber’s November annual meeting celebration. Look for the program review on page 4 and more photos on page 8.

– PHOTO BY BRIAN M. BASS

THE POINT l December 2014

THE POINT is published as a partnership between the Williamson Chamber and The Tennessean. For editorial inquiries, contact Libby Older at [email protected]. For advertising information, contact Lauren Carpenter at [email protected]. 5005 Meridian Blvd., Suite 150 | Franklin, TN 37067 | 615.771.1912 | www.williamsonchamber.com

Anderson Benson Insurance and Risk Management

2505 21st Ave. S., Ste. 301Nashville, TN 37212(615) 630-7822andersonbenson.comDarla Bousselot

Assured Financial179 Lodge Hall RoadNolensville, TN 37135(615) 478-6221Tressia Grant

Beauty Balance1115 Davenport Blvd., Ste. 107Franklin, TN 37069(513) 686-0369Sharyn Santos

Belmont University - Williamson County

310 Billingsly Court, Ste. 100Franklin, TN 37067(615) 460-2665belmont.eduSara Gibson

Chappell, Smith and Associates, Inc.1006 Merylinger Ct.Franklin, TN 37067(615) 435-8300chappellsmith.comTravis Wright

Cresa3100 West End Ave., Ste. 225Nashville, TN 37203(615) 298-1221cresa.comBuck Forcum

Daugherty, Haas & Associates PLLC321 Billlingsly Court, Ste. 16Franklin, TN 37067(615) 567-7300dhalawgroup.comKelli Haas

Delta Dental of Tennessee 240 Venture CircleNashville, TN 37228(615) 742-6934deltadentaltn.comTracy Bailey

Ethan Allen1805 Mallory LaneBrentwood, TN 37027(615) 661-6088EthanAllen.comConnie Lovell

ExpoDisplays/Method-1 Interiors3664 Trousdale Dr. Nashville, TN 37204(615) 953-2547expodisplays.comAlan Sims

FedEx Services1742 General George Patton Dr. Brentwood, TN 37027(615) 370-2117Hiroyuki Ito

Graceful Hands Chiropractic & Wellness Center PLLC

5505 Edmondson Pike, Ste. 203Nashville, TN 37211Ila Foster

Landmark Booksellers114 East Main St.Franklin, TN 37064(615) 791-6400landmarkbooksellers.comJoel Tomlin

Legal Shield 708 Summerset GreenFranklin, TN 37069(615) 260-5678beverlyandrewslegalshield.comBeverly Andrews

MERL Renovations LLC3006 Lona CourtSpring Hill, TN 37174(615) 801-0448merlrenovations.comBrady Olson

Mike Pope(615) 440-1376

Music City IT1242 Old Hillsboro RoadFranklin, TN 37069(615) 927-5135musiccityit.comDave Crawley

News Channel 5 CBSNashville, TN 37219(615) 248-5343newschannel5.comSarah Belleau

One South Financial Group9045 Carothers ParkwaySte. 202Franklin, TN 37067(615) 566-2673Casey Weeks

Papa & Roberts PLLC1612 Westgate Circle, Ste. 220Brentwood, TN 37027(615) 767-5900PapaRoberts.comLeigh Ann Roberts

Pinot’s Palette690 Old Hickory Blvd., Ste. 102Brentwood, TN 37027pinotspalette.com/brentwoodJake Sanders

Ross Financial Planning, Inc.203C Castlewood Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37129(615) 217-2100askrossfp.comMelissa Chipman

Schmitter Family Dental115 Penn Warren Dr., Ste. 500Brentwood, TN 37027(615) 371-6446schmitterfamilydental.comKristin Schmitter-Webster

Schweer Insurance Group, Inc. - Allstate Agency

106 Mission Court, Ste. 304Franklin, TN 37067(615) 861-2321AllstateAgencies.com/ BambiSchweerBambi Schweer

Worth Properties LLC521 Waywood Dr.Brentwood, TN 37027(615) 250-7880amywyatt.comAmy Wyatt

You’ve Got MAIDS133 Holiday Court, Ste. 206Franklin, TN 37067(615) 933-3000nashville.youvegotmaids.comSandi Morey

Search the business directory under the

“Chamber” menu head at williamsonchamber.com

to find providers of all types of products

and services.

Thank you to these volunteers for their contributions this month to the Williamson Chamber membership committees.kudos l BILL QUAGLIA, In the Cloud

Technology.com, as an Ambassador for attending the most Chamber meetings and ribbon cuttings.

l SIDNEY POWERS, Bank of Nashville-Brentwood, of the Engagement Committee for men-toring the most new members through the orientation process.

l STECK JOHNSON, Healthcare Solutions Team, of the Development Committee for bringing in the most new members for the month.

l MATT MCGOWEN, AppleOne Employment Services, of the Member Relations Committee for excelling in his efforts to reach out to members.

These companies and individuals have made a commitment to business growth and to their community by joining the Williamson Chamber. They will enjoy the benefits of a robust business directory listing on the Chamber website and referrals from our office and from fellow members. When you need products or services, please search the directory on the Chamber website and do business with a Chamber member.

WELCOME new membersJOIN THE MEMBER BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT THE WILLIAMSON CHAMBER – CALL US TODAY AT 615-771-1912.

Sign up before the end of December for membership, Women in Business and

Young Professionals and get a free meeting when you book all the dates in any group.

Go to the williamsonchamber.com events calendar to learn more.

JUST 21 MORE DAYS UNTIL 2015!Pre-pay for Chamber meetingsin the coming year and save!

GET A HEAD START ON DOING BUSINESS IN 2015.


YOUR HEALTH. OUR PASSION.YOUR LIFE. YOUR WORK. YOUR PLAY.

Guest says U.S. needs talented immigrants

From entrepreneurial enterprises to the energy boom, America leads the world and will remain a magnet for foreigners who want to take advantage of the opportunities it offers, journal-ist Robert Guest told more than 300 attendees at the Williamson Chamber annual meeting celebration.

The world-traveling editor for The Economist – a trusted media authority for well over a century – oversees cover-age of the United States and is a fre-quent speaker at business and industry meetings. Guest delivered the keynote speech at the annual business celebra-tion, which was presented by Lipscomb University College of Business and Spark: Lipscomb’s Idea Center.

Williamson, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Largen opened the November program with a year-end economic update and recog-nition of the many board members and other volunteers who served the Chamber in 2014.

Globalization and technology are the two main “disruptive forces” changing the way people live and work, Guest said. He noted that the recent national election, which saw Republicans gain a Senate majority and keep it in the House, means good outcomes for business – most likely significant trade deals, tax reform and changes in energy policy.

However, the president’s immigra-tion policy comes in on the minus side, he continued, adding that he hopes red-state Republications don’t use the budget process to protest.

“If we go back to the days of shut-ting the government down, that’s not helping anybody,” Guest explained.

Some landowners in America are getting rich from the energy boom, Guest observed. American technology has made shale oil more accessible, and the increase in domestic produc-tion has improved the U.S. economy and the environment as coal use declines, he said.

“There are geopolitical conse-quences of the fracking boom,” he added. Energy prices in Russia are dropping because of decreased demand – a situation that President Vladimir Putin may not survive politi-cally, Guest explained.

Guest lauded the United States as “the most inventive nation,” but added that regulations imposed on businesses hamper that process. He said opportunities for success drive the desire to immigrate to America – a process the country needs to for-malize to bring in “brainy workers,” as well as others needed for certain jobs.

“The most powerful weapon…is that this is the greatest place on earth to live,” he added. “And you have the option, if you like, to lay out a welcome mat.”

Lipscomb University College of Business and Spark: Lipscomb’s Idea Center were presenting sponsors for the annual meeting celebration. Event sponsors were Ascend Federal Credit Union, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, TN Media, Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center.

The Chamber’s board members and other

volunteers – more than 225 individuals

in 2014 – got a shout-out during

Largen’s presentation.

Kurt Cleveland, left, and Scott Patton of Hobby Express demonstrated a drone for meeting attendees.

World-traveling journalist Robert Guest oversees coverage of the United States for The Economist, a global news authority.

Allison Duke, representing Lipscomb University, introduced the keynote speaker.

Williamson, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Largen gave his State of the Chamber address, which included economic statistics and business news from throughout the year.

– PHOTOS BY BRIAN M. BASS

ANNUAL MEETINGCHECK OUT MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 8


WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER CARDIAC & PULMONARY REHAB4321 Carothers Parkway • Franklin

Ribbon Cutting – Nov. 18 • 15 employees Now patients can get pulmonary as well as cardiac reha-bilitation services close to home in this newly renovated, space at Williamson Medical Center. To provide an uplift-ing environment and inspire patients, the area features a life-sized wall mural by Franklin artist Michael Cooper.

FRANKLIN ATHLETIC CLUB112 Rand Place • Franklin

Ribbon Cutting – Nov. 10. • 50 employees

With facility updates throughout and a new CrossFit option, Franklin Athletic Club celebrated its reopening under local ownership. Offering group classes, weight equipment, cardio workouts, personal fitness training and more, FAC aims to support its members in achieving good health and reaching their fitness goals.

SOUTHERN POLISHED7018 Church St. E. • Brentwood

Ribbon Cutting – Nov. 7 • 3 employees

Pamper your shoes with a shine or a repair while enjoying classic tunes at this Southern-themed shop. Brothers Heath and Trent Potter’s newly refurbished location also offers shoe trees, bags, laces and more to keep foot fashions in fine shape. Opt for pick-up and delivery service, offered throughout the Nashville area.

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. 325 Seaboard Lane, Suite 170 • Franklin

Ribbon Cutting – Oct. 23 • 54 employees

Ranked by industry watchers as one of the top design and environmental firms, with this new location CEC has 19 locations nationwide. Primary practice areas focus on civil engineering, environmental engineering and sciences, eco-logical sciences, waste management and water resources.

NURSE NEXT DOOR OF GREATER NASHVILLE2550 Meridian Blvd., Suite 200 • Franklin

Grand Opening – Oct. 23 • 3 employees

Greg Salkind is the owner/operator of this franchise, which offers two tiers of support so that clients can receive services at home. From companionship and transportation to bathing, medication management and more, bonded and insured caregivers provide caring, customized assistance.

AMERICAN FAMILY CARE 2070 Wall St. • Spring Hill

Ribbon Cutting – Oct. 29 • 10 employees

Committed to economical, patient-centered practice, American Family Care offers primary and urgent care, minor emergency treatment and occupational medicine. This seventh AFC clinic in the Nashville area includes an on-site pharmacy. AFC is open every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no appointment needed.

what’s new IN WILLIAMSON WE CELEBRATE WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AS THEY OPEN, EXPAND AND RENOVATE!

Watch for an update soon. From January through October, PAR will continue to feature in-depth updates about issues in the state legislature, as well as spotlight sessions featuring the county and its thriving cities and towns. Other topics also may be on tap.

Tying in with this focus on public affairs, in 2015 Williamson, Inc. will begin using a new software program to enable members to give feedback on issues that are important to business growth and the economic climate in general. This polling will help inform the Chamber’s public positions in key areas. This pro-active public affairs

positioning – overwhelmingly supported by respondents in the 2014 Chamber survey – will be guided by the Public Affairs Committee and overseen by the Chamber board.

And this year, we’re getting out of town – heading off to Austin, Tex., in fact, from Sept. 28 to 30. Williamson Forward will be a fact-finding, educational trip to help local business and community leaders learn about what this key competitor for companies is doing right. One of the four signature events of the year for Williamson, Inc., the Austin trip will have a limited capacity. Also on the agenda for 2015 are the Outlook Williamson in-

depth economic forum, the popular Golf Classic and a reprise of the business celebration of the year just attended by more than 300 – the annual meeting.

Look for other exciting developments as the year unfolds, and join in where it benefits your business the most. And business leaders should keep in mind that Chamber membership extends to all their employees, which offers great professional development opportunities. To get help in planning targeted Chamber participation for your company and employees, contact membership representatives Pam Von Ehr or Renee Shafer at 615-771-1912.

New opportunities in 2015 (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) PUBLICATION DAY WILL CHANGE

The Chamber newsletter will publish on a new day of the week starting in January.

Look for The Point to be included in your home copy of The Tennessean on the second Wednesday of each month.

Chamber email subscribers will receive their digital copy on the same day.

Keep reading the best source for business and eco-nomic news in Williamson County!

The CHAMBER OFFICE is located in Cool Springs at 5005 Meridian Blvd., Suite 150, Franklin.

DEC 11 FUTURE MEMBERS INFO SESSION 9 a.m., Chamber office DEC 18 MEMBER CONNECT! LEADS EXCHANGE Two sessions, members only 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Chamber office DEC 29 FUTURE MEMBERS INFO SESSION 4 p.m., Chamber office JAN 13 CHAMBER 101 MEMBER ORIENTATION 8 a.m., Chamber office Presented by First Citizens National Bank JAN 14 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Jackson National Life Insurance Presented Saint Thomas Health JAN 15 NOLENSVILLE AREA BUSINESS COUNCIL 11:30 a.m., Providence Baptist Fellowship JAN 22 MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON 11 a.m. networking 11:30 a.m. luncheon Embassy Suites Cool Springs Presented by Vanderbilt Health JAN 27 WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Brentwood United Methodist Church Presented by MedSolutions

Want to celebrate your business opening, expanding or renovating?

Call Liz Long at 615-771-1912 to arrange your event.

PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES AND MORE INFORMATION.

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Twenty outstanding sophomores and juniors from seven area high schools are participating this year in Williamson, Inc. Youth Leadership Brentwood (YLB), which includes sessions related to local history, govern-ment, business and leadership. Brentwood Academy is the 2015 presenting sponsor. YLB is a program of Williamson, Inc. and the Williamson County Chamber Foundation.

Hayes leaves gift along with legacy

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Outgoing Chamber board chair Judy Hayes left the organization she helped to establish with a parting gift at the November annual meeting celebration.

Hayes was the board chair of the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber when members voted in 2012 to merge with two other organizations to form what is now the countywide group.

She presented a wooden gavel engraved with the Williamson, Inc. logo and Oct. 1 unification date, noting its features reflect the Chamber itself: the hard walnut representing determined leadership, the shape and form the well-planned goals and pro-grams, and the gleaming polish the promise of growth ahead.

An active community member and longtime county commissioner, Hayes invited her predecessor Brad Dunn to the stage to present the gavel. Dunn was an instrumental leader in the unification process and served as the first chair of the new Chamber – now the largest business group in the county.

Hayes thanked those audience members who helped to unite the three chambers.

“I’ve been truly blessed to have worked with all of you,” she said. “You came together with great unity.

I am honored to have been a member of this group.”Known for her characterization of Williamson as

the “greatest county in the greatest nation,” Hayes said she was asked if she’s been here all her life. Her reply: “Not yet, but I plan to be.”

Outgoing board chair Judy Hayes presented an engraved gavel to the Chamber as former chair Brad Dunn looked on.

ZAYNAH AJMAL Brentwood High School

REECE BENNETT Brentwood Academy

EMILY BEREXA Ravenwood High School

CONNOR CARROLL Brentwood High School

KATIE CARTIGLIA Father Ryan High School

ALLISON COWIE Battle Ground Academy

JIMMY DONG Brentwood High School

KASSIE DOOLEY-SMITH Brentwood High School

ALLY DRIVER Brentwood High School

CAROLINE ENRIGHT Brentwood High School

NOAH FRANKS Brentwood Academy

RHEA JAISINGHANI Ravenwood High School

TRENT JONES Ravenwood High School

SAM MCDOUGAL Christ Presbyterian Academy

CONAN MCHUGH Brentwood High School

ABHI RAJU Ravenwood High School

WILL SCOTT Brentwood High School

KELLY SHORT Harpeth Hall

CHARLIE TATE Ravenwood High School

KAYLA WILLIAMSON Brentwood Academy

WILLIAMSON, INC.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP BRENTWOOD CLASS OF 2015

If you’ve been planning to become a member of the Williamson Chamber, there’s not a better time than now.

The Chamber membership team has put together a Smart Start New Member Passport for businesses or individuals signing up in November and December.

Become part of the county’s largest business organization by

the Dec. 31 deadline to receive these outstanding benefits in 2015:

• One free Hot Deal incentive sent to the Chamber email list by the end of the first quarter

• A chance to get picked to receive printed mailing labels of all Chamber members

• Waiver of the $25 applica-tion fee

• An opportunity to win free meetings for one month during the first quarter of 2015.

Contact the membership staff at 615-771-1912 to take advan-tage of these special benefits, plus the best one of all – a year of networking, educational and leadership development opportunities with the Williamson Chamber.


In The Point Q&A this month, Vice President Amanda Murray explains how the Williamson, Inc. Economic Development staff collaborates with other groups in the county.

l How does the mission of Williamson, Inc. Economic Development fit in with other groups working to expand and recruit jobs for the county?

Several governmental and community groups are work-ing to support business growth and expansion in Williamson County, from city and county governments to chambers of commerce in Fairview and Spring Hill, as well as the countywide Williamson Chamber.

While Economic Development (ED) shares the Williamson, Inc. brand with just the countywide Chamber, the ED staff serves all of

Williamson through financial support from local govern-ments and the private sector. We are committed to helping all of our communities and businesses grow and succeed.

For example, the ED staff recently helped organize a Fairview Economic Development Forum that brought together local and regional stakeholders to dis-cuss strategies for smart growth in that area.

ED also served as the project lead for the county when Mars Petcare was vetting locations for the $110 million Global Innovation Center, which recently celebrated its grand opening in Thompson’s Station.

Williamson’s six cities and towns, the county government and other community leaders all are committed to attracting

new businesses and helping existing businesses grow and succeed. The ED staff has the knowledge, expertise and con-tacts to help these different groups as they work to build strong economies that will provide jobs, goods and services for local citizens for years to come.

l Businesses in Williamson County are diverse in size and industry sector. How is Economic Development working to support these various constituents?

What Williamson offers makes the county a strong contender for corporate head-quarters and companies involved in health care, tech-nology, and research and development. The county

boasts a superior quality of life, excellent transportation access and the educated workforce that these types of companies need in order to succeed.

But Williamson County also is home to a thriving small-business culture – Brentwood’s recent tap by Google as Tennessee’s top “eCity” is just one indication of that. That title was based on the online presence of businesses with one to 50 employees. Entrepreneurs just starting up are attracted to this dynamic climate, along with the local quality of life and diverse office spaces. And, over time, we’ve seen a number of these small shops grow into multi-million-dollar enterprises.

The ED staff is committed to supporting all types of businesses, regardless of size, as well as all industry sectors. During 2014, ED staff members have held business and retention meet-ings with 69 companies rep-resenting more than 10,000 employees. Because of work-force needs, information tech-nology gets a lot of visible attention. But manufacturing, for example, has a substantial

presence in Williamson County, providing scores of jobs and, in many cases, products and services used around the world.

To develop our rela-tionship with these different workforce and business sectors and better determine their needs, ED is holding industry-spe-cific roundtable meet-ings to provide a space to share chal-lenges and solutions. The first roundtable brought together man-ufacturers on Oct. 30.

The second roundtable, early next year, will bring together professionals in the field of human resources.

The ED website pages at williamsonchamber.com are a great source of information and links to other resources, whether your business is a one-person shop or a large enterprise. The 2014 Trends Report produced by our staff also gives a broad, in-depth look at the county economy, which can provide guidance when planning for growth and developing budgets. The report can be viewed and downloaded under “Economic Development Overview” on the website.

We want all businesses – regardless of size and sector – to know that the Williamson, Inc. Economic Development staff stands ready to help them overcome obstacles to growth so that we can better serve the entire community and build a strong and stable local economy.


AMANDA MURRAY, Vice PresidentWilliamson, Inc. Economic Development

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Economic development serves all of Williamson County

Williamson, Inc. held its first bi-annual investor meeting in November, which welcomed

about 60 business executives and community leaders. Shown here with Chamber Chief

Operating Officer Cindi Parmenter are Craig Billingsley of Logo Chair, Greg Sandfort

of Tractor Supply Company and Mike Claudio of EHD Technologies.

Economic Development hosted a Manufacturers Roundtable in October, which was attended by representatives from eight Williamson companies.

that is being tossed around the Chamber think tank at this time. Suggestions are welcomed about how to meet this and the other perceived needs reviewed here.

Readers are invited to share those ideas with Meetings and Events Director Abby Bass at [email protected] or 615-771-1912.

Along with relationship-building opportunities, respondents praised the Chamber’s educational and pro-fessional development efforts. Some said seminars or conferences that address “practical topics” and provide “practical advice” would be helpful, such as how to effectively use social media and other online tools. As

reported in The Point in November, survey respondents cited marketing as the biggest challenge they face in growing their businesses.

“I want to thank everyone who took the time to complete our 2014 sur-vey,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Largen. “The Chamber exists to support Williamson

County businesses. By sharing your opinions, we will be able to do a bet-ter job of helping to grow our local and regional economies and also ensure that Williamson County contin-ues to be a great place to live and work for all our residents.”

Sign up online now for upcoming networking opportunities.

Survey results (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1)

Get readyto do business in 2015!

Effective marketing is a challenge for businesses of all sizes. From online to in person, making produc-tive contacts with prospective cus-tomers can feel like a moving target.

With its diverse and dynamic membership, the Williamson Chamber offers multiple opportuni-ties to raise the visibility of your brand and your products or services.

Whether your target market is high-level corporate executives, up-and-coming entrepreneurs, female professionals or the next-gen Millennials, the Chamber has sponsorship opportunities that will get you in the right room.

The 2015 sponsorship guide now is available under “Sponsorship” at williamsonchamber.com. Also available in a printed booklet, the guide details sponsorship spots that range from $200 to $10,000 and outlines the benefits included at every level of investment. In 2015, the Chamber will host 94 meetings and four signature events.

To learn more about which Chamber sponsorship space will give your company the best return, contact Meetings and Events Director Abby Bass, [email protected], or Chief Operating Officer Cindi Parmenter, [email protected]. To reach them by phone, call the Chamber at 615-771-1912.

Chamber membership is required to be a meeting or event sponsor. Not yet a member of the county’s largest business organization? Contact the membership staff to get started, then pick your sponsor-ship spots and get ready to do business in 2015!


Event sponsor TN Media was represented by Heather Cass and John Ward.

Brian Elliott displays the VIP gift provided by Premiere Speakers Bureau, which also arranged for the guest speaker.

Kim Bouldin checked out a few of the 50 businesses that contributed products and services for the annual meeting silent auction.

Don Webb, left, and Jamey Parker chat with keynote speaker Robert Guest at the Williamson Medical Center table.

Williamson, Inc. staff member Amanda Murray greets Guest as Vanessa Pogarch looks on.

Catching up before the meeting were Andy Marshall, left, Bryan Echols and Tom Miller.

Franklin Mayor Ken Moore posed with his wife Linda, on the left, and Shelley Moeller. – PHOTOS BY BRIAN M. BASS

Enjoying the cocktail hour were Francine Lyon, left, Ashley Estenoz-Baker, Nate Miller and Kelly Bair.

Claire Crowell, right, greeted Elaine Wells as the silent auction got underway.

ANNUAL MEETINGSEE RELATED PHOTOS AND STORY ON PAGE 4

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