Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER “THE MISSION STATEMENT IS TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING BUSINESS GROWTH, EDUCATIONLIFE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.” VOL. 31, NO. 9 A PUBLICATION OF THE FARRAGUT WEST KNOX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEPTEMBER 2017

Breakfast Speaker Series Panel: Knox County Sheriff’s Offi ce Chief of Administration Lee Tramel, Knox County District Attorney Gen- eral Charme Allen, Tennessee State Senator Richard Briggs, MD, Metro Drug Coalition Executive Karen Pershing pose for a group photo after wrapping up the discussion on the Opioid crisis in Tennessee. Panel Breakfast Sees 125 Attendees Over 125 registrants joined together on Fall 5K to Feature First Pack Walk Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Fox Den Country Club to Planning continues for the Chamber’s annual Fall 5K & Fun lot and arrive early to ensure plenty of time to check-in and enjoy hear important updates from the four panel Walk, now in its 23rd year, featuring its fi rst ever “pack walk” for the festivities. Watt Road closes to all traffi c at 7:30 a.m. speakers who were part of the Chamber’s any participants of the 1-mile walk who wish to bring their best The event helps fund the Chamber’s Continuing Education Breakfast Speaker Series: Discussion on the four-legged friend! Committee member, Kevin Human of Ricki’s Scholarships and 15% of registration fees goes to the Smoky Opioid Epidemic. The panel featured Tennes- Pet Depot is coordinating with certifi ed canine trainer and be- Mountain Service Dogs (SMSD) to aid in their mission to provide see State Senator, Dr. Richard Briggs, Metro havior specialist Lincoln Arthur De Souza to lead this new and canine mobility assistance to qualifi ed veterans. Dogs are trained Drug Coalition Executive Director Karen Per- much-anticipated aspect of the Chamber’s annual event. and tailored to each approved applicant’s needs over two years, shing, Knox County District Attorney General As a part of renowned trainer Cesar Milan’s teachings (Souza incurring an estimated $25,000 in costs. None of those costs are Charme Allen, and Knox County Sherriff’s Of- is a graduate of Milan’s dog psychology course), pack walks in- passed on to the veteran. fi ce Chief of Administration Lee Tramel. volve multiple dogs being walked at once together. Souza and The USATF sanctioned 5K race and 1-mile fun walk, managed District 13 State Representative Eddie others will be on hand to provide guidance on leash-handling by Total Race Solutions has runners traverse a scenic traffi c-free Smith led the invocation after which Town of and socialization to any one interested. As always, the fi rst 50 road course through Sedgefi eld subdivision while being cheered Farragut Alderman Ron Williams welcomed dogs who accompany their registered human will get a special on by pointers and residents. Walkers continue into Mayor Bob everyone to the event on behalf of the Town, Doggie Bag at the end of their course. Dogs must remain leashed Leonard Park. Both groups fi nish in the park at separate fi nish as the Presenting Sponsor. The Chamber also and may only participate on the walk course. lines. The top male and female runner each wins a cash prize. honored new Anchor Enterprise Member, Registration is now live via the chamber’s website, www.far- New this year will be a cash prize for the 30th runner in celebra- LBMC to recognize their above-and-beyond ragutchamber.com. Pre-registration fees are $25 for age 18 and tion of the chamber’s 30th anniversary this year! Medals for the membership contribution. Justin Follis ac- up and only $20 for age 17 and under through Nov. 4. From Nov. top three runners in each male and female age category will also cepted the Anchor Enterprise Pillar on be- 5 through race day there is an increase of $5 for all registrants. be given. half of LBMC. Veterans receive a $5 discount as do any teams of four or more! Though early posters have gone to print, sponsorships are still The Panel was moderated by Lauren Davis Registration includes a long-sleeved shirt and goody bag while open and include logo recognition on the shirt and logo recogni- of WVLT who led the panel through questions supplies last. Goody bags this year will include fantastic items tion in print/web/electronic media as soon as you commit. Email designed to inform and educate the guests on and extras for veterans as a thank you for their service. [email protected] for more details on benefi ts. Thank the scale of the now nationally recognized is- The 5K race and 1-mile walk will take place on Veteran’s Day, you to Presenting Sponsor Town of Farragut, Community Spon- sue and actions being taken to combat it. Lee Saturday, Nov. 11, with onsite registration and check-in at 7:00 sors Autumn Care Assisted Living, First Utility District, Invisible Tramel gave listeners perspective on how law a.m. at Mayor Bob Leonard Park on Watt Road in Farragut, and Fence Brand of East Tennessee, Liberty Mutual Insurance Agents enforcement agencies are tackling this epi- the race/walk beginning at 8:00 a.m. Due to ongoing improve- Nicole Dabbs & Adam Freitag, NHC Farragut, Planet Fitness Far- demic. Tramel emphasized that “We need to ments at the park, Watt Road parking may be reduced. Partici- ragut and State Farm agents Laura Ash/Vanessa Brown/Cindy cut the appetite for these substances because pants are strongly encouraged to use the Harrison Road parking Doyle/Jeannette Rogers, and Media Sponsor farragutpress. there is someone who will get it to the popu- lation for profi t.” Per Tramel, the opioid issue directly affects crime levels including thefts to residents and businesses in the area. New Businesses Meet & Greet at Orientation Knox County is already trying to cut the ap- Chamber staff, Board members and Am- petite for opioids through their new Vivitrol bassadors welcomed approximately 60 at- injection program. General Allen said, “We tendees to the Chamber’s Fall New Member have requests from inmates wanting to re- Orientation event on Tuesday morning at main in jail because they want to get into the Farragut Town Hall. Occuring twice annual- program.” Allen told guests that as of August ly, the New Member Orientation provides an 2017 Knox County was due to surpass the to- opportunity for new businesses to meet each tal number of overdose deaths in 2016, and other, network and learn about the multiple wanted attendees to realize that the problem ways in which they can take advantage of “is in Farragut—it is here.” their chamber membership benefi ts. Karen Pershing gave statistics on the age New member and Farragut business distribution of overdose deaths with alarm- Clean Eatz got attendees off to a healthy ing fi gures in the 35-54 age range. Persh- 7:30 a.m. start, providing coffee, homemade ing voiced her belief in the importance of whole-grain French Toast and individual addressing the problem at school age and Veggie Egg White Omelets; member guests Ambassador co-chairs Chris Thomas-United as high as $800 each. Steve Krempasky from teaching employers how to address it in the gave them a rousing round of applause at Community Bank and Eric Whitener-The Shop Farragut also explained the new Shop workplace. This comment was echoed by Sen- the start of the orientation presentation. Fox Team: Crye Leike Realtors. Chamber Farragut campaign for Farragut businesses. ator Richard Briggs who discussed how it is Guests then enjoyed a fun and fast-paced Board member and farragutpress Advertis- The Chamber appreciates the sponsors impacting our workforce in Knox County and program including welcomes from Chamber ing Manager Sherry Long discussed adver- for this event, Town of Farragut and Y-12 across Tennessee, suggesting how it has to President/CEO Julie Blaylock, Town of Far- tising options via the Chamber, as well as Federal Credit Union! The next orientation be a “All Hands on Deck” approach with law ragut Mayor Ralph McGill, and headed up by giving away four color ad certifi cates valued will take place in early 2018. See BREAKFAST on Page 4

These Chamber members generously contribute to the Chamber and the Continuing Education Scholarship Program above and beyond their annual dues. 2 • CHAMBER LIFE, September 2017 Networkings Y-12 Federal Credit Union – Hardin Valley – August 3, 2017 Annie Carter, Kristen Yat- Christy Fitzgerald-Cabi teau, Andrew Bounds, and Jenna Massa-Pros- Ashley Rucker, Zachary perity Point Assisted Davis, Tiffany Beeler-all Living are all smiles for with Y-12 Federal Credit the camera at the Y-12 Union, gather for a photo Federal Credit Union during the networking gathering. event held on August 3.

Cumulus Media – August 10, 2017 Jack Lee-WOKI/WNML New Chamber members Sales Manager, Linda Tracy Porier-Courtyard Walker-WIVK Sales Man- by Marriott Pigeon Forge, ager, Angela Bridges-Ac- and Mike Massaglia-State count Executive, Jimmy Farm Insurance chat over Hyams-Host of Sports coffee during the Cumu- Talk with John and Jim- lus event. my, and Julie Blaylock- President/CEO Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce pause for a moment to capture the event with a photo. Oasis Day Spa – August 17, 2017 Jenna Maynard, Kady Chris Bailey-Climate Stor- Maples, Christian Primm, age, Tom Sharp-ViaMedia Diane Miller, Samantha and new farragutpress Ownby, Glenna Stout and Account Executive Peyton Kim Trezise pose outside Hairston enjoy coffee and of owner Diane Miller’s chatting during the Oasis Oasis Day Spa where the Day Spa event. team treated networkers to mini facials, manicures and massages.

The Casual Pint Northshore – August 24, 2017

Callie Stubblefi eld, Mary Eric Whitener-Crye-Leike Sweeney and Noah Woo- Realtors, Chris Kaufman- ten-all with Casual Pint King University and take a break from behind Baylor Love-Tennessee the bar at the networking. Smokies Baseball enjoy cold brews on a hot day during the event.

Servpro West Knoxville/Concord – August 31, 2017

John Boynton, Jennifer Mark Davis-TradeBank Grantham, Kevin Daugh- and new Chamber mem- erty, Jeff Davis, Jammie ber Joel Vance-Tutor Davis, Jim Hart (owner) Doctor enjoy a moment and Andrea Pope-all with during the Servpro gath- Servpro Oak Ridge, West ering. Knoxville, Farragut, Cedar Bluff, Maryville & Alcoa, pose for a team photo during their event.

NEW FEATURE: The Farragut West Knox Chamber Board is comprised of a broad spectrum of corporate and community leaders and is governed by an Executive Board. MEET the BOARD These volunteers provide support and guidance to ensure the fulfi llment of the chamber’s mission. Please thank them when you meet them! Board Member/Role: Greatest Business frustration: Favorite movie: Dr. Blake Rust / Board Director People that no-show for their exam! I love watching all movies however “Rudy” would have to be my favorite. Member Business: Most positive trend facing business today: The Eye Group, P.C. The push to use local businesses. Our practice Place you love to visit: (30 Year Charter Chamber Member) is a privately owned offi ce that has been in Either Chicago or the beach. Farragut for over 25 years! Business Title: Most infl uential person in your life: Optometrist Career you wanted when you were 10: I have to pick two: my mom and dad. A fi refi ghter or a basketball player. How you benefi t from our Chamber: Greatest lesson learned: Multiple ways! Primarily it helps provide us Last book you enjoyed: Don’t stress or worry about things you with networking opportunities and meeting Unfortunately, I don’t really LOVE to read! cannot control. new people is a great way to learn more about the businesses in our community. Favorite music: Greatest lesson you teach: I like it all, but I would have to say country. To treat people how you would like to be Greatest Business Success: treated. It’s a simple lesson we learn as Blake Rust Having current patients refer family and friends Favorite hobby/activity: children but sometimes forget as adults. to me for their eye care needs. Hanging out with my wife and toddler son. CHAMBER LIFE, September 2017 • 3 Ambassador of the Month Ribbon Cuttings August 2017 Elwood Staffi ng – August 1, 2017

Angela & Arlene Bridges (tie) Weinstein Congratulations to BOTH of this past August’s Ambassa- dors of the Month, Angela Bridges-Cumulus Media AND Arlene Weinstein-Arlene’s Fun Travel! Both Angela and Arlene worked hard to TIE one another for the top spot. First runner-up this month is Adam Frietag-Liberty Mutual Insurance. Second runner-up is Daniel Monday- Slamdot! The Chamber is extremely grateful to each of these individuals and the entire Ambassador team for their volunteer efforts! If you have an interest in applying to join our Ambassador team, call the Chamber at 675-7057 or email President/CEO, Julie Blaylock, at Julie@farragut- Cyndi Bunch and Mike Stockard are centered around Elwood Staffi ng staff, family, friends and members of chamber.com. Prospective Ambassadors must be part of a the Chamber as they pose for the ceremonial ribbon cutting. member business in good standing and have been visibly engaged with the Chamber for a minimum of six months. Mike Massaglia State Farm – August 8, 2017 Member Briefs LBMC, a business services company, has bought related fi rm W Squared. The combined company will offer more services to clients and should lead to Knox- ville hiring. LBMC opened in 1984 and provides fi nan- cial, human resources, technology, information security and wealth advisory services to over 6,000 clients.

Head to Zaxby’s – Farragut on Parkside Drive on Sept. 16 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for a Back-to- School Festival! Visit with over 30 exhibitors, and take part in parking lot hockey provided by the Knoxville Ice Bears! Kids can enjoy a face painter, bounce house, balloon artist and a princess for photos while adults can enter drawings for gift cards, prize packs and event Mike Massaglia and Amy Massaglia are fl anked by family, friends and Chamber members as he cuts the ribbon tickets. outside his Oak Ridge offi ce. The newest American Banker report, a newspaper focused on the banking industry, ranked First Ten- SouthEast Bank-Bearden – August 10, 2017 nessee in the top fi ve overall in every dimension of reputation—citizenship, ethics/integrity, innovation, leadership, performance, products and services and workplace. Congratulations to this Admiral Enterprise chamber member!

Cindy Moore of Michael Brady, Inc. completed the Grant Writing Certifi cation through the University of Tennessee’s Professional & Personal Development Non- Credit Program. Moore has been with MBI since 2014 as Marketing Director.

The Town of Farragut is partnering with Putt-Putt Golf & Games to provide free games of golf from 12- 9:00 p.m. on Sept. 18. Get more info by calling 966-7057 or visit www.townoffarragut.org.

Congratulations to Chris Parrot on receiving Regions Bank’s Better Life Award! Parrot was honored for her work with the Boys and Girls Clubs and her work as an online banking coordinator.

TnBANK executive vice president and chief credit Jenny Matthews, Linda Lamm, Alice Eads, Britany Casey, Brandi Greene, Deborah Lee, Melissa Maciejewski, offi cer, Mark Holder, was selected as a member of Bill Thompson, John Arnold, Monty Montgomery, county commissioner Hugh Nystrom (4th district), Vir- the key executive peer advisory board in Knoxville by ginia Anagnost, KFD Assistant Fire Chief Robert Roche, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Sharon Nicole Vistage Worldwide, Inc. gather to cut the ribbon celebrating the reopening after a fi re destroyed the original structure. NovaCopy is excited to be named by Inc Magazine Shae Design Studio – August 25, 2017 as one of the fastest growing companies in the US for the 11th time! The exclusive list represents fi rms that create companies, value and jobs. As an 11th time honoree, NovaCopy joins a select group of companies in Inc.’s “10X Club,” a milestone that fewer than 0.5% of all Inc. 500-5000 honorees have ever achieved.

Merit Construction has hired Ryan Kulke as a proj- ect manager/estimator.

Scott Acuff joined Image Matters as Vice President of sales.

Rural Metro and area emergency services will be part of the 10th Annual Fall Fire Safety Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. hosted by The Pinnacle at Turkey Creek in the Town of Farragut. Chamber member Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Knoxville will provide food for a nominal donation with all pro- ceeds going to the Kerbela Shriners.

CH Interiors & Gifts is now open Sundays with tons of Fall and Christmas décor coming in! Visit them from Shae and Greg Seeber are surrounded by family, friends, design team and members of the Farragut West 1:00-5:00 p.m. or Monday-Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – Knox Chamber as the ribbon is cut celebrating the store’s new expansion. 6:00 p.m. 4 • CHAMBER LIFE, September 2017 President Welcome to our new Who’s who… Farragut West Knox Chamber Members! Quotes The Chamber welcomes these businesses who have joined us recently in the month of August: ‘n Belew Drug Choto InSpirit Salt Spa David Belew Angela Clark Welcome! Notes 1616 Choto Markets Way 222 S Peters Road, Ste 4 Knoxville, TN 37922 Knoxville, TN 37923 Julie A. www.belewdrugs.com www.inspiritsaltspa.com Blaylock CMIT Solutions of Knoxville Invisible Fence Brand “You can do anything, but not Crit Parrot of the TN Valley everything.” (Unknown) 9111 Cross Park Drive John Miller Knoxville, TN 37923 6400 Kingston Pike I’ll never forget what a Stress Management www.cmitsolutions.com/knoxville Knoxville, TN 37919 class instructor told me years ago about my www.invisiblefence.com (mis)handling stress. Let me explain that in Freedom House Church the months leading to that class, I thought I Tammy London Mutual of Omaha: was doing pretty well! I had just graduated 132 Lovell Road Andrew Rivenbark with honors, signed on for a full load of gradu- Knoxville, TN 37934 408 N Cedar Bluff Road ate classes, and held two jobs. I enjoyed an www.freedomhouseknoxville.com Knoxville, TN 37923 www.agents.mutualofomaha.com/ active social life and reasonable health for Go Dance andrew-rivenbark someone who favored pizza/wings half the Sam Gordon Michelle He time. 1705 Schaeffer Road Nerium International I’d also lost two close family members in Knoxville, TN 37932 Brooke Rayburn 12 months; one was my dad. One day I woke The Chamber is excited to welcome www.godanceknox.com 2046 Gusty Wind Lane its Fall 2017 intern, Michelle He! Mi- up exhausted, barely able to get through my Knoxville, TN 37932 tasks, sleeping every chance I got. Worse, I Heritage Family Dentistry www.brookerayburn.nerium.com chelle is a senior at Farragut High couldn’t shake it. A doctor’s visit declared me Jonathan Bradshaw School; she will graduate in May 2018. “fi ne.” I was baffl ed. I’d been “fi ne” through 11121 Kingston Pike Tennessee Media Associates / She enjoys reading classical English all of it. What had happened? Knoxville, TN 37934 WRJZ JOY620AM & 92.3FM literature, hiking in the Smoky Moun- Stress. That’s what. To summarize my in- www.hfdsmiles.com John Adams tains, and pursuing her interest in En- structor’s analogy, imagine standing in a room 1621 E Magnolia Ave vironmental Science through research with a 10 foot ceiling that was slowly fi lling Ignite Knoxville, TN 37917 at the University of Tennessee-Knox- with water. At 5 feet deep, you can still stand. Deb Schmitz www.talkradio923.com ville. She is also an involved student, At 6 feet, you learn to tread water. Even 8 feet, 117 Canaly Lane though uncomfortable, leaves you room to Loudon, TN 37774 actively competing on the Science breathe. If the water rose slowly, you’d learn www.ignitesucceed.com Olympiad and Mu Alpha Theta (Na- to adjust as though it was “normal”—until it tional Math Honors Society) teams reached the ceiling, and you could no longer that have advanced to the state and manage or function. The water = stress. national tournaments each year. It took time for me to accept that I had Welcome Back Michelle is thrilled to have been se- helped manufacture my own problem in part lected to serve as the Chamber intern through avoidance and over-commitment. this fall. She looks forward to interact- There was other work I had to do, too, like Renewing Members ing with local businesses, writing the realizing that admitting I was struggling at The Farragut/West Knox Chamber welcomes back these businesses who have renewed their investment in the Chamber as of monthly Who’s Who article in Cham- times was not just okay, but necessary. That this past August. 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 recog- berLife, and helping the Chamber with instructor left us with a list of “Guidelines for nize the commitment a business makes to its community when it becomes part of its local chamber of commerce and reward that multiple updates to their technology a Low Stress Lifestyle” (from “Stress, Sanity commitment with their patronage. & Survival” by Robert L. Woolfolk & Frank C. 42nd Street Designs, Inc. Kids First Child Advocacy Center of the 9th and social media platforms. In addi- Richardson). Here’s to keeping stress in its Admiral Veterinary Hospital Judicial District tion, she is excited to expand her love rightful place: unavoidably present but never Anytime Fitness Law Family Dentistry, PLLC of community service through the an- in charge. BD2E Engineering, PLLC Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting nual Farragut Fall 5k & Fun Walk in 1. It’s not what happens to us, but our per- Big Kahuna Wings Parker Business Consulting & Accounting, PC November. ceptions and what we tell ourselves about Bill Jones Music Pellissippi State Community College Following graduation, Michelle what happens to us that produces emotional C&J Wealth Advisors Rather & Kittrell Capital Management hopes to apply these experiences to distress. The Casual Pint of Farragut School of Rock her intended major. Her current major 2. The “pursuit of happiness” is a contra- Copper Cellar Group Senior Helpers of West Knox options include Economics, Biology, diction in terms. Pursuing happiness leads to Crown Title Insurance Agency, Inc. Sherrill Hills Retirement Community (Resort and Environmental Science. Please worry over how happy we are, and hence to Dairy Queen - Farragut, TN Lifestyle Communities) welcome Michelle He to the Farragut stress and self-preoccupation. Self-preoccu- Faculty Internal Medicine Snooty Patootie pied people are rarely happy. Happiness re- First Tennessee - SouthEast Bank - Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce! sults from an ability to stop focusing on your- Farragut Financial Center State Farm Insurance - Laura Ash self and become absorbed in other activities. First Utility District of Knox County TDS Telecom (Thank you for your Captain 3. Do things that give you intrinsic satis- (Thank you for your Anchor Level Level Enterprise Membership) faction and focus on the activity itself; not on Enterprise Membership) Turkey Creek Land Partners TSBDC how well you perform or what the activity will Hilliard Lyons Turkey Creek Medical Center / Tennova bring you. Holy Cross Anglican Church Healthcare (Thank you for your Captain AID YOUR SMALL BUSINESS 4. Find something besides yourself or your Hush Puppy’s Pet Services Level Enterprise Membership) achievements to care about and believe in; Ideal Image - Turkey Creek Tusculum College by Laura Overstreet, Small Business Specialist ® that purpose becomes your existential com- K Town Tavern Y-12 Federal Credit Union - Cedar Bluff Branch and GrowthWheel Certifi ed Advisor pass in the storm of stressful living. This fall join the Knoxville Area Small 5. Learn to recognize and accept your per- Business Development Center for work- sonal shortcomings and lack of control over Sen. Briggs acknowledged, quipping that his Breakfast shops to aid your small business! much of what ultimately will happen to you. fellow doctors may not agree. Another guest, From page 1 On September 14th, Government Con- 6. Develop a benevolent sense of humor. William Miller, area resident, commended tracting is available to learn the basics of Most people believe they already have a good enforcement, educators, and business own- the panel for their efforts, and shared the the steps to get started with government sense of humor. Few really do. ers working together to combat this opioid painful loss of his young adult son to opioids 7. Learn to tolerate and forgive yourself and contracting. This class will be held at our epidemic. “We have to get pills off the street,” just one year ago as a testimony to the need others. Intolerance of our own frailties leads 17 Market Square Suite 201 location from Briggs stated, also crediting the Metro Drug for awareness. to tension, stress and low self-esteem. Intol- 9am – 12pm. Paul Middlebrooks, PTAC, will Coalition with being behind a majority of the This event would not be possible with- erance of others’ leads to blame and anger. be speaking at the workshop. current legislation for the issue. out the support of our Sponsors. This event 8. See the world and yourself through the On September 15th, a Government Con- WVLT’s Lauren Davis later commented was presented by the Town of Farragut with eyes of others. Empathy is the antidote to an- tracting workshop specifi cally for women- ger and blame. that the panel discussion could easily have Community Sponsor Tennova: Turkey Creek owned small businesses will be held to 9. We are each the hero of our own personal engulfed hours of questions of both the panel Medical Center. The Chamber was proud to showcase the eligibility criteria for these play. We all need things from others, but no and from guests. Samantha Lane asked about donate a portion of registrations to the Met- contracts and where to get more informa- one other person can make you secure or legislation for insurers to cover pain manage- ro Drug Coalition in honor of guest William tion. Jacqueline Merritt of the Tennessee happy. You must do this for yourself. ment alternatives to prescription medica- Miller’s son. District SBA will be present and direct the 10. A low-stress lifestyle is actually fairly tions as one option, a facet of the issue that effi cient and well-managed. Laziness, sloppi- workshop at our Market Square location ness or self-indulgence tend to create more from 9 – 10:30am. stress than they remove. On September 18th, the program ‘Google: 11. Stop waiting for the day you “can fi - Get Your Business Online’ will be held on- nally relax” or your “problems are all over.” Calendar of Events line and give an overview of setting up a That day will never come. The struggles in life Google My Business page. Sandi and Wayne change and do not end. Most good things in Please call the Chamber offi ce at 675-7057 for information life are fl eeting. Enjoy/savor them and know Sturm will facilitate the online session that when one is over, another will come along. September 21, 2017 Networking can be taken at your availability and are 12. Our pasts are inhabited by ghosts that 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Atlantic Capital Bank both Google experts. hold no use to our present. These ghosts may 155 N. Campbell Station Road On September 21st and October 3rd, be parental standards we still try living up Startup Assistance with GrowthWheel is to or inaccurate memories of “the good old September 28, 2017 Networking available, which will include the forms of days.” Do your best to banish them. To focus 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Planet Fitness business organization, tax requirements, on the past robs the present of its joy and 11433 Kingston Pike business licenses, business planning, and vitality. fi nancial options along with loan qualifi ca- October 5, 2017 Networking tion criteria and opportunities. A member Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Fisher Tire Co. Knoxville West of the TSBDC staff will hold these work- 11826 Kingston Pike, Suite 110 Farragut, TN 37934 10232 Kingston Pike shops at the Blount County Chamber on the 865-675-7057 | 865-671-2409 Fax 21st and at our Market Square location on e-mail: [email protected] October 12, 2017 Networking the 3rd from 9am – 12pm. www.farragutchamber.com 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Pinnacle Financial Partners - Farragut For more information and to register for This newsletter is published monthly by the 241 Brooklawn Street an event visit www.tsbdc.org or call 865-246- Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce. 2663.