Issue 92 - February 7, 2007

From Your Director ...

On Monday, I attended the Emerging Business Luncheon held at Union University's Coburn Dining Room, sponsored by Union's McAfee School of Business and Steele Martin Jones and Borgognoni, CPA's. This is always a very special event, with a lot of excitement in the air. The Chamber recognizes businesses that have been in business less than five years and who are actively positioning themselves for growth and success. The Chamber folks are experts at keeping a secret, and there wasn't a hint of speculation as to who were to be the winners upon our arrival.

The guest speaker, Mike Seals, owner of Jabezco International Group, former recipient of the prestigious award, gave an excellent motivational speech that inspired us all. He equated running a business to plays in a football game. Everyone there "got it", but me, but he was right on target on the business plan stuff - Good job Mike.

The winners of the Emerging Business Awards were: Dickson Gallery of Fine Art, Preferred Plus Mortgage, Sensational Scents, Trinity Solutions, and Trussmark, Inc. Congratulations to all of you for all your hard work and for being a risk taker. You are to be commended for your hang-in-there-ness!!

Now, on Thursday night, the 8th, at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue, the annual Pinnacle Awards Gala will take place where fourteen businesses, six of which are from the downtown area, will be vying for the top honors. You need to plan on attending this wonderful event and help recognize these great businesses. You'll be glad you did!!!

Broadway Pops at the Civic Center on the 10th

The Jackson Symphony Orchestra will be presenting "Broadway Pops", Saturday evening, February 10th, at 7:30 p.m., at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue. Mike Eldred, one of the contry's most in demand tenors will be singing Broadway favorites. Joining him will be Jeff Steinberg, guest conductor and accompanist.

Plan on attending this romantic and joyful performance. For more information you can call 427.6440.

Mardi Gras Wine Tasting and Silent Auction to take place at "The Oakslea Place"
On Thursday evening, February 8th, the place to be will be The Oakslea Place, 1210 North Highland Avenue.

From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the Friend2Friend Mentoring Program will be holding a "Mardi Gras Wine Tasting and Silent Auction", fund raiser to benefit the organization.

Tickets are $20.00 per person or $30.00 per couple. For more information you can call 660.6538.

Pinnacle Awards Gala to be Held on February 8th

The Pinnacle Awards Gala will be taking place Thursday, February 8th, with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the program commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue.

Don't miss this premier business event. The Pinnacle Awards Gala will be a night to remember as the Cornerstone, Stepping Stone and Pinnacle Awards in business excellence will be awarded. Emerging Business nominees and winners will also be recognized. The speaker will be Ms. My Harrison with the FBI. Dress for the evening is business attire. Seating is limited and reservations are required. The event is sponsored by West Tennessee Healthcare, AT&T, HORNE LLP, Jackson Energy Authority, Commercial Bank and Trust Company, The Bank of Jackson, Lambuth University, and Southern Rentals.

For more information you can call 423.2200.

West Tennessee Boat, Sport & Travel Show This Week-end

Once a year we get to see the latest and greatest in the boat, sports and travel equipment industry.

Heavy Weight Promotions will be bringing The West Tennessee Boat, Sport & Travel Show to the Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue, and the Jackson Fairgrounds, 800 South Highland Avenue, on February 15th through the 18th.

Thursday and Friday hours will be from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 6:00 p.m.

Beat the winter time blues and shop for your upcoming summer fun. There will be a variety of vendors.

For more information you can call 731.584.7880.

The Jackson Teen Theatre to present "Pride and Prejudice"

The Jackson Teen Theatre will present "Pride and Prejudice" adapted from Jane Austen's novel by Jane Kendall. The play will be presented at the Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street, on Thursday February 15th at 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and on Friday February 16th at 7:30 p.m.

The play revolves around the Bennett family where Mrs. Bennett is determined to get five daughters married in a time when being a wife was success and anything else was failure.

Admission for the matinee performance is $5.00 in advance and $6.00 the day of the show, evening tickets are $6.00 in advance and $7.00 the day of the show.

Tickets may be purchased at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Box Office.

For more information you can call 425.8396.