Overton Chamber’s Cantrell Certified As Economic Developer
Livingston Overton County Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell has a new title next to her name. Tennessee Certified Economic Developer. Cantrell completed a 100-hour program through the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services to become certified. She said it takes about two years to complete. It includes a number of different courses […]
Livingston Overton Chamber Introduces New Role For Community Outreach
The Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce has added a new position to its team. Joe Kalis will serve as the chamber’s Community Outreach Coordinator. Kalis said he will lead a new ambassador program with the goal of connecting business leaders with residents. “Working with the business owners that are chamber members already and getting […]
Overton Chamber Anticipates Big Welcome Party For New Residents
After a two-year COVID hiatus, Overton County’s New Resident Welcome Party returns to Central Park Friday. The Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce organizes the event. Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said over 250 invitations have been sent out. “We have seen a huge number of new people move here,” Cantrell said. “The chamber is a […]
Livingston Chamber Members Could Benefit From New State Insurance Program
The Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce wants to participate in a state program that brings employee insurance to small businesses. Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the opportunity comes from the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce. “They have partnered with Aetna to create what was called Tennessee Chambers Health,” Cantrell said. “Because, our chamber is a […]
Overton Co. Chamber Hosting Job Fair For Industrial Partners
Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce will host a job fair Saturday to help fill industrial jobs. Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said five employers will be present looking to hire. “Each company will have their own booth set up and will be willing to have conversations with each of you about what your expectations and […]
Livingston-Overton Nearly Complete With Murals Highlighting Community
Livingston’s new murals are almost complete and the community has responded with high praises of the work. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the artist has moved onto the Standing Stone mural on The Pickers Palace with a June 15th completion. “I have never seen anything have such a positive impact on […]
Livingston-Overton Chamber Adding Young Professionals For Input
Fourteen people have been selected to form Livingston-Overton County’s Young Professionals Chamber Board of Directors. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the idea was to incorporate the next generation into the decision making process. Cantrell said Young Professionals Chamber will nominate its own Chairman and Vice-Chairman. “Those two out of that group will actually […]
UC Retailers Expect More Local Shopping This Holiday
Local chambers of commerce are reaching out to small businesses to help prepare for the holiday shopping season. Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said she hopes local residents will remember how important these local retailers are to the economy. “I think there is going to be a trend this year with […]
Livingston Mural Applications For Property Owners
Downtown Livingston property owners beginning next week can apply to have a mural painted on their building. Applications must include a detailed mural proposal with ideas to highlight the county’s history and culture. Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the two winners will design the painting with artists from Tennessee Tech’s […]
