DeKalb Leaders Delays Data Center Vote For Public Input
The DeKalb County Commission voted Thursday to delay a decision on a resolution regulating data centers until next month to allow for more public input and commission discussion. District 2 County Commissioner Myron Rhody made the motion to postpone the vote during the meeting. He suggested that the commission needs to gather more feedback from […]
DeKalb Chamber Launches New Tourism-Focused Website
The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website dedicated to tourism around Center Hill Lake. Chamber Executive Director Suzanne Williams said the website will show off the Chamber’s new branding and professional photos of what DeKalb County has to offer. Williams said a strong online presence is important to growing tourism. “Our […]
Overton Chamber Applies For Entrepreneurship Grant
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce has applied for a Three-Star Grant to boost entrepreneurship and workforce development. Chamber President and CEO Zach Stephens said the grant is worth up to $250,000. Stephens said in the past, entrepreneurship has not been a high priority for the Chamber. He said the need for growth in that […]
Van Buren Chamber Holding Community Connect Meeting
The Van Buren-Spencer Chamber of Commerce will conduct its first Community Connect Meeting Thursday night. Chamber President Mika Davis said the idea was brought up by the American Legion’s Hansel Moore as a way n to better connect local businesses and community members. Davis said the she believes the Chamber can grow from the connection. […]
Jackson Chamber Launches Chamber Wide Job Application Program
Jackson County Chamber is launching a new website to serve as a one-stop shop for job seekers in the community. Director Hope Vargas said that she was inspired by the Clay County Chamber which has a similar program. She said she wanted to make it easier for people to apply for jobs. “I felt that […]
Livingston-Overton Chamber Hosting Chamber 101 Series
Livingston-Overton Chamber of Commerce will start a series to help new and existing members better understand the scope of their benefits. Director Shannon Cantrell said that it’s important for the chamber to have good relationships with its local businesses to help the community thrive. “When I see our local businesses succeed, and I see tourism […]
Baker Said Local Experience Helped New Chamber CEO
Local experience and knowledge of rural economies sent Amy New to the front of the Cookeville Chamber’s search committee recommendations. New named the new President/CEO Monday. The Monterey native and Tennessee Tech alum will take over the role May 11. “She’s a hard worker, she comes from a family of hard workers,” Committee Chairman Phillip […]
New Named Chamber President
Amy New has been selected as the new President/CEO of the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. “I am honored to take on this role and thrilled to bring my family back to the place I’ve always been proud to call home,” New said. “Opportunity in Putnam County and the region is boundless, and I’m excited […]
