Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce
CHAMBER LIFE
“T HE
MISSION STATEMENT IS TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING BUSINESS GROWTH , EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.”
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Vol. 29, No. 2
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FARRAGUT
SERVING THE
C OMMUNITY
FOR
25
YEARS
A Publication of the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce
February 2015
Auction aims to entertain!
Snowboarding! Sailing! Movies! Mountain
climbing! Great food! Grammy-winning
music! What entertains YOU? Whether it’s
one of the activities mentioned or something completely different, the Chamber’s
2015 Auction aims to find out what makes
you say, “That’s Entertainment!”
The Chamber is excited to celebrate its
28th Annual Dinner, Silent and Live
Auction with the theme “That’s
Entertainment!” which will take place on
Friday, April 24, at Rothchild’s Catering &
Conference Center beginning at 6 p.m. As
the Chamber’s largest charity fundraising
event of the year, the Auction helps fund
the Chamber’s Continuing Education
Grants given to qualifying member businesses in amounts up to $500. A charitable
donation is taken from a portion of ticket
sales. This year the Chamber is working
closely with East Tennessee Children’s
Hospital to target a specific need within the
hospital for the funds raised by the Auction.
Guests will enjoy a fantastic meal after
browsing and bidding on their choice of
dinners, spa packages, wines and other
silent auction items. Silent auction item
donations are now being accepted; the minimum value is $50 which is tax-deductible
to the donor business. Businesses are welcome and encouraged to contact the
Chamber or a committee member to make
their donation.
Guests can also view and vote on the featured tabletops, built and donated by member businesses, which will be sold following
dinner. Competition amongst tabletop
builders is fierce and 2015 promises to be
even more fierce than usual. Chamber presi-
dent, Bettye Sisco, was thrilled to recognize
the 2014 winners on stage last year, with first
place and the “Best Dressed Tabletop”
plaque going to SouthEast Bank by a twovote margin, first runner-up to Y-12 Federal
Credit Union and second runner-up to
Regions Bank.
Auctioneer, Bear Stephenson, will return
to ignite the crowd during the fast-paced
live auction. The live auction has featured
vacation packages, a full set of tires, home
See AUCTION on Page 4
Member Spring New Member Orientation
Briefs
Iaomai is “Knoxville’s most romantic massage space!” Valentine’s Day
may be over but a massage treatment
at Iaomai is one you and your love will
long remember. Offering individual
and couples massages, Iaomai provides
soothing massage therapy in a beautiful unique space. Visit www.iaomai.net
for more information and photos and
to book online!
Yes, that IS a giant topiary “diamond” ring you’re seeing on Kingston
Pike near Campbell Station Road! Stop
in to Rick Terry Jewelry Designs in
Farragut to get a good look at their
newest custom landscaping addition
and while you’re there, check out their
incredible selection of fine jewelry.
Rick Terry also specializes in custom
pieces, engravings, repairs and more.
Home Federal Bank has promoted
Farragut resident Wendy Lang to
Assistant Vice President and Manager
of the Isaiah’s Landing office at 2940 S.
Mall Road Northeast in Knoxville.
Congratulations Wendy!
See MEMBER BRIEFS on Page 3
Several attendees of the fall 2014 orientation pose for a group photo.
New and existing member businesses
alike are welcome and encouraged to
attend the Chamber’s Spring New
Member Orientation set for Tuesday,
March 17 at the Town of Farragut municipal building located at 11408 Municipal
Drive in Farragut. The orientation is
geared to new members but is also ideal
for members who may not be taking
advantage of all the benefits available to
them with their Chamber membership!
Bradford Catered Events will provide
refreshments starting at 7:30 a.m. in the
lobby area of town hall. Attendees are
encouraged to bring business cards to
network with other business members
before the program begins in the board
room at 8 a.m. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the presentation which
will feature information from Chamber
president Bettye Sisco, the Ambassador
committee, town officials and the Small
Business Development Center (SBDC) of
Tennessee. At 9 a.m. the Farragut Folklife
Museum will be open early as a courtesy
for tours to those interested in viewing
their fascinating collection.
Members can RSVP for themselves or
for a staff member via the weekly email
link or via their mobile app (“FWKCC” on
Android and Apple markets). For questions or more information please call
675-7057.
ENTERPRISE CLUB
These Chamber members generously contribute to the Chamber and the Continuing Education Grant Program above and beyond their annual dues.
ADMIRAL ELITE
CAPTAIN
ANCHOR
ADMIRAL
2 • CHAMBER LIFE, February 2015
Networkings
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union was established in 1934 to offer financial services to the growing number of TVA employees. Since then, the credit
union has expanded to 18 locations in East TN. Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union offers services from checking accounts to car loans and everything in
between. Their motto “Not for profit, not for charity, but for service,” allows the credit union to always put members’ needs first.
Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Cynthia Moore AFLAC and Tony Langenderfer were the greeters for the morning networking
at Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.
Bettye Sisco, President of the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce
had a captive audience at the packed house at Knoxville TVA Employees
Credit Union at 11490 Parkside Drive.
Lalka Tax Services is a full service tax, accounting and business consulting firm. They offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives and
independent professionals. The firm is committed to providing clients with friendly experienced service in all aspects of finance through its dedication to professionalism, responsiveness and quality. Clients can expect competent advice and accurate information in a swift manner.
Ambassadors Bobby Nicholson - Outlier’s Advantage: Knoxville In-Home
Tutoring and Baylor Love - Tennessee Smokies Baseball take time out of greeting networking guests to pose with Viren Lalka - Lalka Tax Services, LLC at his
networking on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014.
Bettye Sisco - President Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce makes
the networking announcements as Viren Lalka - Lalka Tax Services, LLC,
Julie Blaylock - Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce and “THE TAX
MAN” listen intently.
Planet Beach, Automated Spa provides clients on the go with convenient, affordable and self-automated spa services. The spa strives to help every customer
meet their skincare and wellness goals. Planet Beach offers massages, sunless tanning and even nutrition counseling to help clients to relax, renew and glow.
The spa not only helps customers look their best, but feel their best with stress/anxiety reduction classes as well as weight management consulting. All spa
consultants are professionally trained in order to provide the highest level of care to customers.
Sonia Holas - Knierim Orthodontics and Richard Fabozzi - Richard Fabozzi
“Presents” sign in at the networking at Planet Beach, Automated Spa on
Nov. 6, 2014, as Ambassadors Bobby Nicholson - Outlier’s Advantage:
Knoxville In-Home Tutoring and Chris Trezise - Brainstorm International welcome them.
Alex Dumas - Alexander Dumas Art Gallery, Tom Overton - Clarity Pointe
Knoxville and Steve Jergesen - ROK Financial Services relax and network all
at once at the Planet Beach, Automated Spa networking, 11657 Parkside
Drive.
Knoxville Executive Suites (KES) is Knoxville’s destination for quality affordable office space. The company offers long and short term office rentals to accommodate many business’ needs. KES is perfect for new small businesses or satellite branches of larger corporations. Customers are promised professional
staff and state-of-the-art equipment. Smoky Mountain Service Dogs (SMSD) is a nonprofit, volunteer based corporation that provides disabled veterans with
service dogs. Striving to improve independence and quality of life for physically or psychologically impaired individuals, SMSD expends roughly $25K to train
each dog to help with mobility, item retrieval, emergency assistance and more.
Taking away time from networking to pose for the camera are Tom Sharp Cumulus Media, Steven Lipsey - Stone & Hinds, P.C., Julie Blaylock Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce and Marlene O’Hanlon Knoxville Executive Suites, Inc.
Carla Werner - Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, Inc., Betty Sisco - President
Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce, Amanda DeBord - Edward
Jones and Kristina Killebrew - Journal Broadcast Group are having a great
time at the networking held on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014.
CHAMBER LIFE, February 2015 • 3
Ribbon Cuttings
French Market Crêperie & Café
Gillmann Services, Inc.
The French Market Crêperie & Café hosted their ribbon cutting on Oct. 22,
2014 at their 161 Brooklawn Street location. Cutting the ribbon were owners Allen and Susan Tate accompanied by their Farragut friends and Farragut
West Knox Chamber of Commerce members.
The Gillmann Services, Inc. ribbon cutting was held on Nov. 4, 2014 at their
5720 Western Avenue location. The Gillmann Services, Inc. staff was
thrilled to cut their ribbon surrounded by Chamber board members and
Ambassadors.
42nd Street Design
Knierim Orthodontics
A great indoor ribbon cutting was held in Maryville at 42nd Street Designs, Inc.,
122 McCammon Avenue, on a wet and windy Nov. 17, 2014. Pictured above:
Keith Meese - The Prestige Group; Stacey Carleton, Will Lunsford and Mike
Carleton, all of 42nd Street Designs Inc.; Laura Rathbone and Tom Davis, both
of US Bank, and Marianne Morse - Mary Kay Cosmetics.
Knierim Orthodontics got to showcase their beautiful facility at their ribbon
cutting at the 2099 Thunderhead Road location on Nov. 19, 2014. Cutting
the ribbon is Dr. Kristin Knierim and Sonia Holas, Knierim Orthodontics,
along with Farragut West Knox Chamber members and friends.
Cranberry Hollow
Member Briefs
From page 1
The Town of Farragut has received the
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
from the Government Finance Officers
Association of the United States and
Canada for its fiscal year 2015 budget. This
award is given to about 20 cities across the
state recognizing a town’s efforts to go
above and beyond in their budgeting and
planning.
Tommy Bullis has joined Michael Brady,
Inc. as a mechanical senior designer.
Welcome Tommy.
Cranberry Hollow, LLC held their ribbon cutting just in time for the holidays
at their 12556 Kingston Pike store on Nov. 21, 2014. Jesse Boling Cranberry Hollow, LLC was proud to hold the scissors and cut the ribbon with
his fellow Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce members and friends
looking on.
Ground Breaking
Hurricane Grill & Wings
Roger Osborne has joined Pinnacle
Financial Partners as Senior Vice
President and managing director of the
newly formed PNFP Capital Markets, which
will offer corporate clients merger and
acquisition advisory services, among others.
He was previously executive vice president
of CARIS Healthcare in Knoxville.
Potbelly Knoxville, located at 11661
Parkside Drive, has introduced “BIGS”, a
30% larger sandwich offering! Potbelly will
also be providing samplings of various foods
every Saturday, including their soups,
shakes and more, between 12 and 2 p.m.
Their BIGS Extreme Food offering will kick
off in March with the exciting
"SledgeHammer Challenge." Stop in or call
the store at 392-1470 for information on this
gastrological happening.
Jack Talmadge has been named headmaster of the Episcopal School of
Knoxville, replacing the school’s founding
headmaster, James Secor III, who will retire
this summer.
Dr. Chad Potteiger, gastroenterologist,
has joined Tennova Healthcare and will
practice at West Knoxville Gastroenterology
at Turkey Creek Medical Center.
Hurricane Grill & Wings hosted a ground breaking at their new location, 319
Lovell Road, on Oct. 31, 2014. Hoisting the shovel is General Manager
Justin Barnhill - Hurricane Grill & Wings surrounded by Farragut West Knox
Chamber of Commerce members and friends.
Join Morning Pointe Assisted Living at
198 Morning Pointe Drive, Lenoir City, for
Flapjack Friday on Feb. 27 at 5 p.m.
Pancakes, bacon, sausage and beverages
are on the menu with a $5.00 donation to
benefit Alzheimer’s Tennessee. RSVP to
Jenna Massa at 988-7373.
The 2014 year end results are in and the
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lenoir City
was voted the 2014 Hometown Favorite
Hotel in the Hotel/Motel Category for
Lenoir City and the surrounding area! The
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lenoir City
is a 71 room interior corridor property with
over 1500 square feet of meeting space. The
property also features a sparkling indoor
salt water pool. Superior service and topnotch product are qualities that give this
property the recognition it deserves!
K Town Specialty, a new women’s active
wear boutique, invites you to their Trunk
Show featuring the newest Tennis & Golf
Fashions for 2015 on Tuesday, March 9,
starting at 10 a.m. Door prizes will be given
away as well, so grab a girlfriend and visit
the store at 620 Campbell Station Road
(located in the same plaza as Elliott’s Boots
and Shoes). Food and beverages will be
served so a reservation is required; call the
store at 288-7353 to RSVP.
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop recently celebrated their 1st Anniversary of the Turkey
Creek store at 11525 Parkside Drive.
Congratulations!
Congratulations go to The Eye Group on
being chosen The 2014 Reader’s Choice
Winner for the best family eye care professionals.
United Community Banks Inc. has been
recognized as one of America’s best performing banks by Forbes magazine. It
ranked 14th on the 2015 list that covered
the largest 100 publicly traded banks in the
nation.
Tennova Healthcare earned The Joint
Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its
Total Joint Program at Physicians Regional
Medical Center in Knoxville. The certificate recognizes Tennova’s dedication to
continuous compliance with The Joint
Commission’s quality standards for hip and
knee replacement surgery.
John Jeffries has joined Merit
Construction as Safety Director. He previously served as field safety manager for
Phillips and Jordan. Welcome John!
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union
has been chosen as the 2014 Readers
Choice Favorite for credit unions.
Congratulations!
4 • CHAMBER LIFE, February 2015
President
Quotes
‘n
Notes
Welcome to our new Farragut Who’s who…
West Knox Chamber members!
Posh Petal
Designs
The Chamber welcomes these businesses who have
joined us recently in the month of January:
Knoxville, TN 37934
www.ilovejuicebar.com
American Family Care
Felicia Fortune
9203 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
www.americanfamilycare.com
Bettye Sisco
Snowflakes are one of nature's
most fragile things,
but just look at what they can do
when they stick together.
~Vesta Kelly
Teamwork is the very word that
describes the results when each person
involved with a project, does their job
well, combines their efforts with each
member and then works together as one
unit. Everyone has their own unique role,
and each person's individual role must be
recognised and appreciated, to make the
final result a success.
Teamwork is something that is a high
priority and given constant attention.
Every player needs to understand how
important it is for them to work smoothly
together if they want to be successful.
Each player must be dedicated to the
whole team and be willing to act
unselfishly. When challenges arise (as
they always do), the team needs to have
the resources, accountability and commitment to deal with them in a constructive and positive manner. A sense of
teamwork will play an integral part in
this. It is not who is right, but what is
right.
Teamwork allows workers to take
greater responsibility for decision making. This can lead to improved morale as
team members gain more authority and
ownership over the projects they are
working on. The extra responsibility leads
to a more rewarding work environment.
Working on a team also gives a greater
sense of belonging and of recognition,
which helps members take more pride in
their work and their company.
Teamwork can help each involved to be
more flexible. As problems arise in one
area, the entire team can deal with them
and the work can proceed much faster.
Creativity, innovation and different
viewpoints are expected and encouraged.
Comments such as, "we already tried that
and it didn't work" or "what a dumb idea"
and “I am not doing that,” are not allowed
or supported. They don’t add to the team.
“Make me thoughtful but not moody,
helpful, but not bossy.”
To work in coordination, it is essential
to understand and respect others in the
team. Be kind to each other. Kindness is
an attitude, an expression, a look, a
touch. It is anything that lifts another, as
well as the entire team.
NEWSPAPERS
PILING UP?
We have a great solution that
will benefit both you and the
Chamber. We have a recycle bin
available behind the farragutpress
offices. All proceeds are donated by
the farragutpress to the Farragut
West Knox Chamber of Commerce
Continuing Education Grant Program.
11863 Kingston Pike
Behind the farragutpress Building
Farragut West Knox
Chamber of Commerce
David S. Rexrode, Attorney at Law
David S. Rexrode
102 Chaho Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
www.rexrodelaw.com
First State Bank
Tonya J. Vest
8351 E. Walker Springs Lane, Suite 102
Knoxville, TN 37923
www.first-state.net
I Love Juice Bar
Mike Masters
11681 Parkside Drive
AAA East Tennessee
American Youth Soccer Association
Angela Floyd School for
Dance & Music
Baskin Robbins
Blackwell Benefits Solutions, LLC
Brandon’s Awards
Broadway Carpets, Inc.
Claris Networks
Comfort Suites
Concord Veterinary Hospital
Country Inn & Suites – Cedar Bluff
Dixie Lee Wines & Liquors
East Tennessee Personal Care Service
Edward Jones – Wendy Schopp
& Betsy Ruster
First Citizens Bank – Campbell Station
Foothills Bank & Trust
Fox Den Country Club
Home Federal Bank – Farragut (Thank
you for your Enterprise Membership!)
Horne Properties
Ideal Image – Turkey Creek
The Jacobs Agency – Allstate
Kendall Investigations
Knoxville Appraisal Company
Auction
From page 1
furnishings, fine jewelry and more. Many
of the tabletops sold during the live auction also contain incredible items such as
these!
Sponsorships are still available at all levels—Presenting, Event, and Community
—and are a wonderful way to highlight
your business to 275+ attendees and
beyond! Sponsors are advertised in print,
weekly emails, website, social media and
at events as soon as their commitment is
received and for at least one month
beyond the auction. The Chamber is
thrilled to thank Presenting Sponsor TDS
Telecom, Event Sponsors HomeTrust Bank,
Lange Animal Hospital
Lincoln Memorial University
Longhorn Steakhouse of Farragut
Matlock Tire Service & Auto Repair
Medi-Spa @ Knoxville Dermatology
Group
Michael Broyles Photography
NHC Place Assisted Living (Thank you
for your Enterprise Membership!)
ORNL Federal Credit Union
Farragut Kroger
Planet Beach Automated Spa
Provision Center for Proton Therapy
Prudential – Rosenbloom,
Frederick & Gordon
Pure Luxe Salon, Spa & Medspa
Radio Systems Corporation
RCN Communications
Roosters Men’s Grooming Center
Sandler Training – Herzog & Associates
Shrimp Dock of Farragut
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
The Tennessee Credit Union
Thierry Sommer & Associates
U.S. Cellular – Parkside Drive
YP Advertising Solutions
Rothchild’s and Town of Farragut;
Community Sponsors Independent
Insurance Consultants, Mike Baker
Insurance Consulting, NHC Place Assisted
Living, Pinnacle Financial Partners,
Tennessee State Bank, I Love Juice Bar,
Tennova (TCMC) and The YMCA
Knoxville; and Media Sponsors farragutpress and Shopper News-Now. Call or
email the Chamber for a form today.
Tickets will be available for sale with
online payment shortly; they are $60 each
or a table of 10 is available for $550.
Reservations can be made now by calling
the Chamber. For details on sponsorship,
item donations, or tickets, contact the
Chamber office at 675-7057 or email
[email protected].
Calendar of Events
Please call the Chamber office at 675-7057 for information
February 26
8:00 – 9:30 am
Networking
Dale Skidmore Allstate Agency
10816 Kingston Pike
March 5
8:00 – 9:30 am
Networking
Farragut High School Education Foundation
9700 Kingston Pike, Franklin Square
(Chop House)
March 12
8:00 – 9:30 am
Networking
AT&T
11555 Parkside Drive
March 19
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Networking
Pinnacle Financial (Farragut)
241 Brooklawn Street
e-mail: [email protected]
This newsletter is published monthly by the
Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce.
Tennessee Members
1st Federal Credit Union
Stephanie Johnson
112 Market Place Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37922
www.mymembersfirst.org
The Farragut West Knox Chamber welcomes back these businesses who have renewed their investment in the Chamber as of this past January. We are privileged to count them as Farragut West Knox
Chamber of Commerce members! We urge members to patronize one another when the goods or services a member can provide are needed. It is also our hope that area residents recognize the commitment a business makes to its community when it becomes part of its local chamber of commerce and
reward that commitment with their patronage.
865-675-7057
www.farragutchamber.com
Signs For Y’all
Janet Palombi
3225 Rolling Hills Lane
Knoxville, TN 37931
[email protected]
Welcome Back
Renewing Members
11826 Kingston Pike, Suite 110 Farragut, TN 37934
865-671-2409 Fax
K Town Specialty
Christine Schilleci
620 Campbell Station Road, Suite 4
Knoxville, TN 37934
www.facebook.com/KTownSpecialty
by Grant Valeriano
It’s February and
while love is in the
air this month,
things like chocolates, a special dinner or a bouquet of
flowers are sure to delight a friend or
loved one any time. Thankfully, locallyowned florist Posh Petal Designs is here
to help! Since September 2014, owner,
Brittany Tate, has been providing
Farragut with beautiful floral arrangements. Ranging from bright peach
orange to hot pink to deep cobalt blue,
the flowers of Posh Petal seem to have
an infinite color wheel. However, it
takes more than color to make a great
flower or bouquet. Each bloom must be
tended and nurtured, an art Tate is well
practiced and educated in. “The preparation is crucial,” Tate explains. “With
the right amount of care you can really
extend the life of the flower.”
Posh Petal Designs is also eager to
give back to the community any way
they can. “I really want to educate the
community about floral care and management,” says Tate, “I think that is an
area I can really help in.” Posh Petal
Designs is a company that truly enjoys
the town of Farragut. When asked why
she chose Farragut for her store, Tate
exclaimed, “Because I love it here.
Farragut is a great place and I believe it
has a lot of potential to grow.”
Meanwhile, Posh Petal Designs is
working hard at growing their business.
A recent graduate of Mississippi State
with a degree in Horticulture and concentration
in
Retail
Floristry
Management, Tate’s passion is evident,
the perfect trait for new and exciting
approaches to flowers. Whether composing something for a bride or a studio
event, Tate constantly tries to take traditional floral arrangements and give
them a fresh twist. Her store, located at
11414 Kingston Pike, is also filled with
unique and locally sourced home goods,
jewelry, candles and glassware as a perfect complement to any floral gift. Visit
or call them at 675-3500 today!
TSBDC
Have you tried
mobile marketing?
by Laura Overstreet,
Business Specialist, TN Small Business Development Center
As of 2014, more people access the internet via their mobile device than a desktop
computer. In fact, mobile phones globally
outnumber people. So it makes good business sense to spend a little time developing
strategies to market to your ideal client/customer via their mobile devices.
It can take one month for a customer to
take action after a search on their desktop
computer, while 70% of mobile searches
lead to action in one hour. Since Google
searches are up 400% it could be a big boost
to your company’s bottom line if you were
there to meet them!
Another interesting fact is that on average it takes 90 minutes to respond to an
email and only 90 seconds to respond to a
text. How are you reaching out to your customers?
In the past few weeks, Google has made
some big changes around how search
results appear. They are now giving thumbs
up to companies that have a mobile responsive website. Do a search on your phone.
You will see the words, “mobile friendly” in
the description and also notice that most of
the results at the top of the page have those
words.
Coupon redemption rates are 10X higher
than print ads. You may want to consider
this when planning your advertising budget.
Currently, companies spend less than 1%
on mobile advertising. This offers a tremendous opportunity for you to get in on the initial wave! If you don’t consider a mobile
friendly website and online marketing, will
your competitor?