Chamber’s Stephens Selected For Fellowship Work, Research
Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Zach Stephens has been selected as a founding fellow for the Porter Development Initiative. Stephens said the program helps economic development professionals and elected leaders understand the drivers of regional prosperity and competitiveness. Stephens said the initiative utilizes case studies to examine effective strategies and development […]
Stalled Livingston Directional Signage Now In Production
Livingston moving forward with a stalled project to install directional signs throughout the downtown area and across the county. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Zach Stephens said the city received grant funding for the project from the Department of Tourist Development a couple of years ago. Stephens said the project had been stalled for some […]
Overton Tourism Partnership Begins Search For Director
Overton County’s newly approved local tourism partnership shifting into its next phase, as leaders begin the search for a director to guide the partnership. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Zach Stephens said the formation of the partnership marks a major step forward after months of planning and revisions. Stephens said he is currently accepting […]
Overton Hoping To Create Affordable Childcare Facility
Overton County officials are seeking a $250,000 Three-Star grant to help bring a new affordable childcare facility to the community. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Zach Stephens proposed the idea to the county commission Monday night. Stephens proposed a plan to repurpose the current Health Department building into a childcare center that could […]
Overton Commission Agrees To Join Local Tourism Partnership
Overton County Commissioners voted Monday night to join a tourism partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Livingston, and the Main Street Program. The partnership would allocate city and county hotel/motel tax revenue to the chamber, which would use the funds solely for tourism efforts. County Executive Steven Barlow said the partnership would […]
Overton Hosting Contractor Business Bootcamp Saturday
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce will host a free one-day contractor business bootcamp Saturday to help tradespeople learn how to turn their trade into a more efficient business. Chamber Director Zach Stephens said the bootcamp will feature experts covering the basics of the business side of contracting, including communicating professionally with customers, managing finances […]
Proposed Tourism Strategy Targets Economic Growth
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce proposing a new partnership to boost local tourism and economic growth by utilizing hotel occupancy tax revenue. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Zach Stevens presented a plan to unite Livingston, Overton County, and the Main Street program under a single strategy. This initiative seeks to organize […]
Chamber Awarded $100K For Tourism Branding Program
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce has been awarded an estimated $100,000 grant to participate in a tourism branding program. Chamber Director Zach Stephens told Aldermen Monday night the grant comes at the right time, as the county needs help boosting its visitor numbers. “So I am really hoping that this program, along with some […]
Overton Applies For Grant To Repair Courthouse Exterior
Overton County has applied for an estimated $500,000 grant in hopes of uplifting the exterior of the historic courthouse on the square. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce President Zach Stephens said Upland Design Group performed an architectural assessment on the building. Stephens said the assessment revealed several issues with the exterior of the courthouse. “We’ve […]
Leadership Overton Looking For Next Set Of Leaders
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce is accepting new applicants for its Leadership Overton Program. Chamber President Zach Stephens said the program is designed to develop leadership skills for existing and upcoming leaders. Stephens said participants often realize they are not as connected to the community as they thought. “I think that one of the […]
