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CHAMBER “THE MISSION STATEMENT IS TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING BUSINESS GROWTH, EDUCATIONLIFE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.” VOL. 32, NO. 9 A PUBLICATION OF THE FARRAGUT WEST KNOX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEPTEMBER 2018 BBeebeeb BBensonenson SSandraandra BByrneyrne RRoyoy WWilcoxilcox

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Artisans & Ales Excited for October 13! Local artisans and ale craftsmen alike are increasingly of ales and ciders. Admiral’s Passes can be pre-purchased from across Knox County, including several who have yet to excited for the Chamber’s inaugural Crafts & Ale Festival: at www.craftsandale.com at a discounted $35. showcase their brews at a brick and mortar location like The Faris A. Ashkar Memorial ﬁ ne craft and craft brew Limited spaces are still available for crafters and artists, Chisolm Tavern Brewing and Elst. Other brew hosts include event coming to Farragut’s West End shopping center near whether working in metals, wood, ﬁ ber, leather, pottery or Balter Beerworks, Blackhorse Brewery, Brewing + Distilling Goodwill Farragut on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 9am- other handmade crafts. Craft vendor spaces are 10’ x 10’ Center Knoxville, The Casual Pint Farragut, Crafty Bastard, 5pm. The festival is free to the general public wanting to with a $25 application fee. If accepted, the fee is $110 for Elkmont Exchange, Fanatic Brewing Co., Geezers Brewery view and purchase hand-crafted items. Those interested in applications. Crafters can apply at craftsandale.com and- and Gypsy Circus Cider Co. TDS Telecom will provide a tele- the beer garden, which opens at noon, will be able to pur- will be able to set up the night before; overnight security vision in the beer garden so fans can watch all the coverage chase single tickets on-site for 12 oz. pours for $5 (limit 3) will be provided. or a $40 Admiral’s Pass letting them have unlimited tastes The covered beer garden will feature a total of 11 brewers See CRAFTS & ALE on Page 3

Orientation Draws Record Attendance Partnership with Parking was at a pre- mium for the Chamber’s Fall New Member Orien- FHS Work Based tation on Tuesday, Sept. 11 beginning at 11:30 am at the Town of Farragut Learning Continues municipal building. The bi-annual orientation The Chamber is thrilled to event saw a record atten- welcome their Fall 2018 intern dance of 115 individuals from Farragut High School, from businesses across Giuliana Castillo. Giuliana’s in- the entire spectrum of ternship started in August and the chamber’s member she has already stepped into as- industries. The orienta- sisting with tasks including new tion is held as an oppor- member packet preparation, ad- tunity for new business ministrative duties and answer- members and members ing calls from members and the with newer staff to learn community. Giuliana will also Castillo how to get the most out assume the role of writer of the of Chamber membership. networking plus a 1-hour program with Industry exclusive sponsorships are Chamber’s Who’s Who feature in the ChamberLife The Chamber was grateful to Event speakers including Chamber Presi- available for both the Spring and Fall newsletter and will assist with recruiting student vol- Sponsors AT&T, Town of Farragut dent, Julie Blaylock, Ambassador Chair orientations and include a table/display unteers for the Chamber’s inaugural festival event, and Y-12 Federal Credit Union and Adam Freitag-Liberty Mututal Insur- area at the program; please email Ju- Crafts & Ale, on Oct. 13. to Catering Sponsor Zaxby’s – Far- ance, Steve Krempasky-Shop Farragut, [email protected] for details. Giuliana is currently a senior at Farragut High ragut. Multiple businesses stepped up Bruce Hayes-Small Business Develop- For general questions or information School and will graduate in spring 2019. Through- to provide door prizes including NAI ment Center of TN and Sherry Long- about the upcoming Spring 2019 ori- out her high school career she has participated in Koella RM Moore, First Bank Farragut, farragutpress. entation, call (865) 675-7057 or email Farragut’s Model United Nations Club debating Mary Kay, BK Lash & Skin Boutique Farragutpress staff assisted in award- Front Ofﬁ ce Manager Susan Roberts at and others. ing four advertising packages valued [email protected]. See CASTILLO on Page 3 Attendees enjoyed a 30 minute mini- from $350-$810 to lucky businesses.

These Chamber members generously contribute to the Chamber and the Continuing Education Scholarship Program above and beyond their annual dues. 2 • CHAMBER LIFE, September 2018 Networkings State Farm Insurance - Laura Ash – August 2, 2018

Our morning networking hosts pose happily for a team photo l-r: Tegan Allen, Tamara Hit- New Chamber member Dr. Ryan Bell – Bell Family Chiropractic makes connections with tinger, Laura Ash and Kelsey Mauer – State Farm Insurance – Laura Ash. Paul McCown – MRG. Cumulus Media/WIVK, WOKI, WNML – August 9, 2018

Chamber members and guests alike were cheerfully welcomed by Angela Bridges – Cumu- Rich Scrugham – Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP (center) and Terry Rutherford – Re- lus Media/WIVK, WOKI, WNML at the networking she helped host. gions – Farragut (right) welcomed new business owner, Kat Mahn – Kat’s Lash Lounge & Wax Studio, LLC (left) to the community. Fisher Tire Company – August 3, 2018

Longtime Chamber members Ray Fisher (right) and Kile Hardesty (left) - Fisher Tire Com- Kerry McDufﬁ e – Superior Carpet and Rug Cleaning (back row) could not help but include pany pause brieﬂ y for a photograph at the networking hosted by them. himself in the picture with: (l-r) Lisa Paul – Bloom into Parenting, Alice Eads – SouthEast Bank – Bearden, and Beverly Kobus – BK Lash & Skin Boutique. UPS Store #2381 – August 23, 2018

Stopping brieﬂ y from their “packed-full” day are: l-r: Ciara Cox, LaToya Bryson, Morgan Laughter and camaraderie are displayed brightly with (l-r): Arlene Weinstein-Arlene’s Fun McKenzie, Kassidy Heard and Noah Corbett - UPS Store #2381. Travel, Soray Taylor-Roman-Taylor-Roman Photography, and Naoko Blue-Naoko Blue & Associates.

The Farragut West Knox Chamber Board is comprised of a broad spectrum of corporate and community leaders and is governed by an Executive Board. These volunteers provide support and MEET the BOARD guidance to ensure the fulﬁ llment of the chamber’s mission. Please thank them when you meet them!

Board Member/Role: Bruce Giles, Director preciate it. I do a lot of humanitarian work in parts Favorite hobby/activity: I love the outdoors so I of the world where people die without clean water love to hunt. I also love to play golf. I’m a lot better Member Business: First Utility District and I come here and someone’s griping because at hunting than I am the golf part. of Knox County their grass isn’t green enough. People’s perspec- tive is what frustrates me. Favorite movie: The Outlaw Josey Wales or Dances Title: General Manager with Wolves. Most positive trend facing businesses today: How you benefi t from our Chamber: The net- The use of technology. It helps make you more Favorite place to visit: Alaska. When you stand working and getting to know different people. Pro- effi cient. in those mountain ranges, your only response is cesses are smoother once you have relationships ‘wow.’ It’s incredible. with other people. Most negative trend facing businesses today: The use of technology. It’s a double edged sword. Most infl uential person in your life: My grandfa- Greatest business success: I received a General The use of technology makes you signifi cantly ther. He said what he meant and he meant what he Manager of the Year in the utility business from more effi cient, but the use of technology also said. You never had to wonder where he stood. He the State of Tennessee last year. I was also the makes people lose all interpersonal skills. They didn’t play games. youngest program managers in one of the largest don’t know how to communicate with each other. engineering fi rms in the world for about fi ve years. Greatest lesson you have learned: Do the right I had about a billion dollars’ worth of work hap- Career you wanted when you were 10: I wanted thing at all costs. Don’t sacrifi ce your principals for pening underneath me. to be a wildlife offi cer or a biologist. I grew up on a anybody. Don’t make life a popularity contest. dairy farm so I’ve always been around animals. Bruce Greatest business frustration: The lack of under- Greatest lesson you teach: To empower people standing people have for what we do in the water Last book you enjoyed: Thunder and Rain by and get out of their way and let them do their job. business. People think we’re too expensive, but it’s Charles Martin. That’s what makes our organization strong. I’ve the cheapest commodity. People will pay $150 for a always tried to do that when I came into manage- Giles cell phone, but they’ll complain about a $25 bill for Favorite genre of music: Blues, probably. ment. water which sustains life and they don’t even ap- CHAMBER LIFE, September 2018 • 3 Member Ribbon Cuttings Briefs Southeast Precision Clinic of Chiropractic, PLLC – Looking for more details on a August 13, 2018 specifi c event, special or job? Go to www.farragutchamber.com to see these and other member items!

Fox Moving and Storage is looking for Class A, B, and F truck drivers. Will have to move furniture as well. Contract work paid weekly. Clean background and driving history required. Come into our location between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mon- day through Friday. To apply, contact Jeff Burdick at (865) 437-5555, jeff@foxmov- ing.net, 2403 Dutch Valley Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918 or visit www.foxmovingknox- ville.com.

Tennova Healthcare presents “Getting Your House in Order”- a free end-of-life planning seminar to take place at con- Zackery Harper, DC, BCAO (center-holding scissors), is surrounded by family and friends as he cuts the ceremonial ribbon are, ﬁ rst row (l-r) venient locations across the region: Oct. Dylan Whitman, Irving Rosenbloom, Arlene Weinstein – Arlene’s Fun Travel, Alan Diskin - Oak Ridge FM (WKCE & 94Z Radio Stations), 11th at Newport Medical Center, Oct. 3rd Jon Powell – Knoxville Real Estate Professionals, Inc., Former Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, Glenda Harper, Alaina Vandermark, Randy at Physicians Regional Medical Center, Harper, Linda Bryson, Kimball Burkett, Evalyn Storm, Dana Kelley, Natasha Bohannon-First Citizens Bank-Campbell Station, Sean Penning- Oct. 4th at Jefferson Memorial, Oct. 16th ton; back row (l-r) Steve Holley, Jason Fields, Phillip Graves-Thermocopy, Patrick Dunford, Andrew Hartung-Hartung Tax & Accounting, PC, at Turkey Creek Medical Center and Nov. Bob Storm and guest. 5th at North Knoxville Medical Center. Since unexpected situations can happen at any age, it’s important for all adults to be prepared. This seminar focuses on how Total Hair & Body Medical – August 14, 2018 to leave an organized estate and reduce the stress a person’s loved ones will experience during an emotionally difﬁ cult time. To register for one of the upcoming seminars, call 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682) or visit Tennova.com. Please register at least one day prior to the seminar.

Dura-Line sales manager Tom Stewart was presented the Member of the Year Award by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. The Member of The Year Award recognizes individual members within each PPI Divi- sion, who have contributed their time and expertise to the advancement and techni- cal documentation for the industry.

Parkwest Medical Center welcomed Dr. Robert Malka to the Covenant Health neurohospitalist team at Parkwest Medi- It was a “total” honor and delight for the Chamber to welcome Total Hair & Body Medical to the area! Pictured around Dr. Darin Hale (holding cal Center. Malka’s clinical interests in- scissors, center) included: Shante Colemun, Bonnie Hale, Stacey Given, Ellery Maroney, Betty Hale, Victoria Williams, Lisa Pratt, Dan Hale, clude cerebrovascular disease and stroke Donna Palmer, Olivia Hale, Samantha Hale, Holly Holloway, Debbie Nohe, Rod Malsom, Farragut Mayor Ron Williams, Vice Mayor Louise care. Povlin, Town Administrator David Smoak, Alan Diskin-Oak Ridge FM (WKCE & 94Z Radio Stations), Natasha Bohannon-First Citizens Bank-Campbell Station, Arlene Weinstein-Arlene’s Fun Travel, Tom Sharp – Viamedia, Inc., Jeffrey Bagwell-Rural/Metro Corporation of Lincoln Memorial University Duncan Tennessee, Zimbo Paul-Bloom into Parenting. School of Law assistant professor of law William Gill was named the 2018 Pro Bono Champion award recipient for the Midsouth Chapter of the American Immi- Elite Suites Salon Studios – August 20, 2018 gration Lawyers Association.

Fisher Tire marks their 70-year anni- versary this year! Ray Fisher, Sr. started the business on a borrowed $500 from his brother; what initially started as a Service Station in 1948 expanded into a North Knoxville location in 1950, then in 1970 adding a Bearden store and eventu- ally the West Knoxville location in 1990. Ray Fisher, Jr. noted they’ve always been the leader in the service end of it. Their mechanics are highly trained to diagnose and repair automotive problems right the ﬁ rst time, no matter what make or model you drive. From water pumps and timing belts to air conditioner service and re- Kimberly Hennessy-Elite Suites Salon Studios (center, holding scissors) is surrounded by friends, co-workers and the community in cel- placement car batteries, they can handle ebration of her new studio included (ﬁ rst row, l-r) Cody Barnes-TNBank, Laura Sayers-farragutpress, Natasha Bohannon-First Citizens a variety of automotive concerns with ex- Bank-Campbell Station, Michelle Garland, Allison Surlas, Vicki Beaty, Marie Ballard, Jennifer Hoover, Arlene Weinstein-Arlene’s Fun Travel, cellence. From complicated transmission (Second row, l-r), Jeffrey Bagwell-Rural/Metro Corporation of Tennessee, Alan Diskin-Oak Ridge FM (WKCE & 94Z Radio Stations), Marc repairs to engine diagnostics- no job is too Davis-TradeBank, Fazle Karnain-Northwestern Mutual, Faun Raiford-Davis, Jeannie Fultz and Colby McLemore-Colby’s Photography. big or too small for their technicians.

First Utility District of Knox County is now one of only four water utilities in Crafts & Ale scholarship for a local art student or aspir- Tennessee to receive “AAA” credit rat- Castillo ing by S&P. In 2018, First Utility District From page 1 ing maker-entrepreneur in his name. From page 1 The Chamber is thrilled to have Present- received an upgrade of their municipal leading up to the day’s 7:30 p.m. away game ing Sponsor Town of Farragut; Event Spon- international policies for the World Health bond credit rating to “AAA”, the highest between Tennessee and Auburn. sors Brewing & Distilling School of Knox- Organization, and is now secretary for the rating reserved for issuers with “extreme- In addition to being a new event for the ville and TDS Telecom; Community Spon- club. She’s joined the National Spanish ly strong credit worthiness.” They are Chamber, and with a goal of attracting visi- sor Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Honors Society helping tutor Spanish stu- honored to have received this bond rating tors to Farragut, the event honors Faris A. and Tennessee State Bank; Digital Sponsor dents and she volunteers for activities like as recognition of their low rates coupled with strong operational and fi nancial Ashkar. Ashkar’s custom woodworking busi- Slamdot; and Media Sponsors farragutpress the Hola Festival. Outside of school, Giuli- management. ness, Artistic Designs, was a faithful Cham- and ViaMedia. Sponsorships are available ana enjoys running, rain or shine; reading in ber member. Ashkar supported local arts/ and offer many ways to promote your busi- English or Spanish; and writing essays, res- The Bingham Group, a Knoxville craftsmanship as well as area businesses ness to the community. olutions, or short stories. After graduating based full-service marketing and commu- over a span of 25+ years. The Chamber will Both sponsor and vendor forms are avail- she plans to study international relations, nications fi rm announced their success coordinate with Ashkar’s family to display able at www.craftsandale.com OR by con- and is debating several secondary options in the 39th Annual Telly Awards annual his work at the event. A portion of proceeds tacting the Chamber directly at 675-7057 or including journalism, economics, or public showcase. Receiving three top honors-all and any donations at the gate will benefi t a [email protected]. health. silver, for two television commercials and one documentary. Congratulations Bing- ham Group!

Pellissippi State Community College is looking to hire a Financial Aid Manager. In order to be considered, you must complete an online application. Must be submitted by 9/23/2018. A TBR Institution/An AA/EEO College. For details and to apply, go to: https://tbr.csod.com/ats/careersite/ JobDetails.aspx?site=10&id=1499.

See MEMBER BRIEFS on Page 4 4 • CHAMBER LIFE, September 2018 President Quotes Welcome to our new Farragut Who’s who… ‘n West Knox Chamber Members! BK Lash & Skin Notes The Chamber welcomes these businesses who joined us recently in the month of Boutique August! By Giuliana Julie A. Blaylock Did you know businesses/organizations can submit an application & payment online? Visit www.farragutchamber.com and click “Join the Chamber!” Castillo “Tough times never last, but tough A spa day is truly the people do.” Robert H. Schuller Alan Diskin Jessica Phillips, CPA best way to relax without 9114 Dunbarton Court 11826 Kingston Pike, Suite 210 binge watching Netfl ix, With hurricane season in full swing Knoxville, TN 37923 Knoxville, TN 37934 but, what if you don’t and our neighbors in the Carolinas still http://jessicaphillipscpa.com know where to start? Try BK Lash & Skin Boutique, dealing with the aftermath of Florence, BarberMcMurry Architects Heather Beck Kat’s Lash Lounge & newly relocated inside Saah Salon Suites the web is rife with quotes about “weath- 505 Market Street, Suite 300 Wax Studio, LLC (102 S. Campbell Station Road, Salon 16) ering the storm.” We’re lucky to be far Knoxville, TN 37902 Kat Mahn in Farragut! Beverly Kobus, owner, en- enough inland in East TN to not face http://www.bma1915.com 102 S. Campbell Station Road sures that each of her clients is perfectly tailored to with every need taken into ac- the full onslaught of a hurricane’s force, Suite 26 count, so that they can walk out “feeling though Opal closed 70 miles of the Ap- Brewing & Distilling Center, Inc. Farragut, TN 37934 palachian Trail in ’95 and Sandy brought great about themselves and pampered.” Todd White http://www.Katslashlounge.com Each service offered is fully customiz- 32” of snow to Mount LeConte in 2012. 130 Bearden Place able as an experience and Kobus goes the Unfortunately, we’re not immune from Knoxville, TN 37917 Nautical Boat Club extra mile and then some to ensure cli- the other storms in life. Whether it’s www.brewinganddistillingcenter.com Stephen Kasper ents feel beautiful in their skin. A facial cancer or job loss or any number of trag- 10903 S. Northshore Drive from Kobus won’t just include a facial, but edies, it can be tough to keep pressing Hommati Knoxville 113 Knoxville, TN 37922 a double clean, steam, upper and lower forward in the face of challenges that Robbie Kidd http://www.nauticalboatclub.com body massage, vitamin C facial massage, 2140 Panoramic Way, #307 mask, plus any fi nishing products like show up when we least need them. 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We are privileged to count them as Farragut/ an all-natural product that lasts six to live it.” (Henry David Thoreau) West Knox Chamber of Commerce members! We urge members to patronize one another when eight weeks. For brow henna, she uses the goods or services a member can provide are needed. It is also our hope that area residents the same all-natural product to empha- recognize the commitment a business makes to its community when it becomes part of its local size the brows. “Just when the caterpillar thought the chamber of commerce and reward that commitment with their patronage. world was over, it became a butterfl y.” Check out all of BK Lash & Skin Bou- tique’s services at https://www.bklash. (Proverb) Admiral Veterinary Hospital Ignite Succeed ADT/Protection1 Junk Bee Gone, LLC – com/ and book an appointment online or by calling (865) 257-9468. “It is only during a storm that a tree Americomm Thank you for your Anchor Angela Floyd School Enterprise Membership! knows how strong it is.” (Matshona Dh- for Dance and Music, LLC Kids First Child Advocacy Center liwayo) Big Kahuna Wings Liberty Mutual Insurance CADES Myers Bros. Holdings, Inc. Colby’s Photography Nored Telcom, Inc. TSBDC Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants Oral & Maxillofacial by Laura Overstreet, Small Business Specialist Crown Title Insurance Agency, Inc. Surgery Associates ® David S. 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Offer valid September 4, Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Bluff - Cedar Bluff will apply best for your business. Topics 2018-December 31, 2018. Hilton Knoxville YMCA @ Jefferson Park; covered by speaker(s) Victory Harbin, Holy Cross Anglican Church The Davis Family Tech Nav Media and Chad Rogers, Old Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville was named Number Eleven, include: defi ning your 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vans Dealer of the Year. customer, your revenue model, SEO, The award was presented because of the deal- social media, online paid advertising, ership’s performance in three key areas: year- email marketing, and more! over-year retail sales growth, year-over-year Wednesday, September 26 - 8:30AM to customer parts pay growth and Sprinter mar- Calendar of Events ket share increase in the dealership’s service 12:30PM. Fee: $25. Reservations limited area. Members can quickly & easily RSVP for events in their Member Portal at & required. 17 Market Square, Suite http://members.farragutchamber.com/login. Guests can register by clicking the links on the 201, Knoxville. Chamber Calendar (www.farragutchamber.com and “Events”). Call 675-7057 or email [email protected] for a link to create your account! Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Ex- ploring the NEW CURRENCY: The #2 September 20, 2018 Networking most searched word last year in Google 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Grayson BMW was Bitcoin. What is Bitcoin? Cryptocur- 10671 Parkside Drive, Knoxville 37922 rencies? Blockchain? John Cannon of Simply Data Centers, member of ETSU September 27, 2018 Networking Innovation Lab, explains cryptocurren- 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. His Security cy foundation technology, Bitcoin, Bit- 11426 Kingston Pike, Knoxville 37934 coin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin and other cryptocurrencies. How do you use it? Farragut West Knox October 4, 2018 Networking What are the tax implications? Explore 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Coldwell Banker/Wallace & Wallace Chamber of Commerce 10815 Kingston Pike, Knoxville 37922 cryptocurrency business opportunities existing in the new technology? Cryp- 11826 Kingston Pike, Suite 110 | October 11, 2018 No Networking Scheduled tocurrency has been described as the Farragut, TN 37934 next generation of internet technology October 13, 2018 Crafts & Ale Festival and has the ability to infl uence markets 865-675-7057 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. West End Shopping Center similar to the introduction of Google. Is (in front of Goodwill Farragut) this the future of Money? 865-671-2409 Fax www.craftsandale.com Wednesday, September 26 - 9:30AM to e-mail: [email protected] 11:00AM. Fee: No Cost. 201 South Wash- www.farragutchamber.com October 18, 2018 Networking ington Street, Maryville 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Holy Cross Anglican Church Visit www.TSBDC.org for to register 515 Herron Road, Knoxville 37934 This newsletter is published monthly by the for workshops. 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