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In This ISSUE APRIL 2016 Vol. 18 | Issue 4 How will the tech industry drive county growth? Hate it or love it, technology is them. According to williamsonchamber. in this advancing faster than we can keep up. com, some economists have made the New apps and software updates are pop- case that information technology (IT) ping up at every turn. Thumb scrolling and the creation of intellectual property ISSUE can probably be considered the newest is the 21st century’s version of manu- exercise, considering the amount of time facturing. Whether that is the case or we spend on our mobile devices. More not, there is no doubt IT is playing a key PAGE 4 & 5 and more, we’re subscribing to on- role in the future of the U.S. economy. demand apps like Uber, Shipt, Doorstep So, what will the future of tech in Highlights from Delivery and Cash for everyday conve- Williamson County look like? niences that make life less stressful. And Find out at the Williamson Chamber’s 2016 Outlook don’t expect this craze to slow down. membership mixer on Tuesday, April 19 Williamson As the demand for faster, sleeker, where we’ll explore “The Future of Tech smarter mobile and digital devices rise, in Williamson County” with Oak Point Cool Springs Life Sciences Center is being rebranded PAGE 8 so does the need for those who create l CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 as the future home of technology hub, Innovation Park. Fashion and beauty tips from 12 facts you didn’t know about Williamson County Outlook Williamson, pre- Real Estate Services; Jason over the next 10 and 20 local experts sented this year by Skanska, Holwerda, vice president of years related to changing took place Tuesday, March 15 brokerage services, Foundry demographics, the business at The Factory at Franklin. A Commercial; Glenn Wilson, climate, education, transpor- crowd of more than 300 founder and CEO, SouthStar; tation, health, housing, chari- Williamson County business and Alcott Whitney table giving, diversity and the owners, realtors, developers Co-Founder Jim Alcott and workforce for the county. and community leaders Director of Business Here’s 12 facts from the attended the half-day eco- Development and Client report that you didn’t know nomic forum that featured Loyalty Knight Stivender. They about Williamson County: presentations and panel dis- provided an in-depth picture 1. Williamson County is cussions by industry-leading of Williamson County’s grow- adding jobs faster than economic experts and devel- ing economy using the latest anywhere in the U.S. For opers, including: Ann emerging trends, data and the first time in history, Petersen, J.D., vice president growth projections. Skyline view of Cool Springs office Williamson County led the of business and economic We released the award- buildings – PHOTO BY JOURNAL nation in job growth at 6.5 Download a free copy of the incentives, Jones Lang winning 2016 Williamson COMMUNICATIONS, INC. percent, which is more than 2016 WILLIAMSON COUNTY LaSalle; Mark Traylor, director County Trends Report, a partnership with Franklin- triple the national average, TRENDS REPORT of retail properties, Boyle 30-page statistical summary based market research firm from September 2014 to at williamsonchamber.com Nashville, LLC; Axson West, produced by Williamson, Inc. Alcott Whitney. The report September 2015. There will principal, Southeast Venture Economic Development in examines projected trends l CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 WILLIAMSON COUNTY RANKS #1 NATIONWIDE IN JOB GROWTH QCEW, BLS County Employment & Wages, September 2014-2015 Page 2 THE POINT l April 2016 WELCOME new members These companies and individuals have made a commitment to business growth and to their community by joining the Williamson Chamber. They will enjoy the benefits of a robust business directory listing on the Chamber website and referrals from our office and from fellow members. When you need products or services, please search the directory on the Chamber website and do business with a Chamber member. JOIN THE MEMBER BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT THE WILLIAMSON CHAMBER – CALL US TODAY AT 615-771-1912. 9 Rounds Kickbox Fitness Doster Contruction Company, Inc Insperity Rita’s Ice Terracon 2000 Meridian Blvd., Ste. 118 301 Seven Springs Way, Ste. 150 150 3rd Ave. S., Ste. 1120 7171 Nolensville Pike, Ste. 105 5217 Linbar Dr., Ste. 309 Franklin, TN 37067 Brentwood, TN 37027 Nashville, TN 37201 Nolensville, TN 37135 Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 330-6766 (615) 800-8715 (615) 850-2015 (908)283-6922 (615) 333-6444 Craig Jones Dosterconstruction.com insperity.com Trisha Rubino http://www.terracon.com Arbor Financial Ed Smith Barry Justice Southern Jerky Company Co. The Ashton Real Estate Group 320 Seven Springs Way, Ste. 250 Expert Spine Care, LLC Keller Williams Realty – Erin O’Neil 91 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 108 of Advantage/Remax Brentwood, TN 37027 P.O. Box 331088 13202 Crowne Brooke Cir. Franklin, TN 37067 200 12th Ave S., Ste. 201 (615) 377-0730 Nashville, TN 37203 Franklin, TN 37067 (615) 772-6363 Nashville, TN 37203 Arborofinance.com (615) 329-0333 (615) 525- 5392 southernjerkyco.com (615) 301-1650 Heather Merlo Wilson Expertspinecare.com Erin O’Neil Jennifer Bisceglia Gary Ashton Arlington Computer Products, Inc. Joseph Blythe Kings Cool Springs - Franklin Southwestern Investment Group The File Depot of Middle TN 851 Commerce Ct. Farm Credit Mid-America 1910 Galleria Blvd. 720 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 100 7006 Westbelt Dr. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 1630 Nashville Hwy. Franklin, Tennessee 37067 Franklin, TN 37067 Nashville, TN 37209 (847) 541-6333 Columbia, TN 38401 (844) 683-4500 (615) 861-6130 (615) 988-4790 arlingtoncp.com (931) 388-2591 kingsbowlamerica.com southwesterninvestmentgroup.com nashville.thefiledepot.com David Bach e-farmcredit.com Robert Morris Kalli Lipke Brad Spivey Bradley’s Creamery Food Truck Jennifer Frazier Life Celebration Center of Franklin Stellar SEO The Garland Co. Brentwood, TN 37027 Franklin Tennessee 1881 General George Patton Dr. 725 Cool Springs Blvd. 428 William Wallace Dr. (615) 293-0987 Rehabilitation Center Franklin, TN 37067 Suite 600, Office 6010 Franklin, TN 37064 Bradleyscreamery.com 1405-A Brookwood Ave. (615) 790-1222 Franklin, TN 37067 (615) 542-4997 Bradley Freeman Franklin, TN 37064 LifeCelebrationFranklin.com (615) 953-9493 garlandco.com Brown & Brown Insurance of TN (615) 599-9162 Michell Price stellarseo.com Jeremy Slayden 565 Marriott Dr., Ste. 500 tn.gov My Town Movers Travis Bliffen UBS Financial Services Nashville, TN 37214 Amber Johnson 2000 Mallory Lane Stones River Group Jim Candella (615) 385-8361 Graphic Label Solutions, LLC P.O. Box 311 511 Union St., Ste. 715 6100 Tower Circle, Ste. 100 Robert Petree 2407 Pulaski Hwy. Franklin, TN 37067 Nashville, TN 37219 Franklin, TN 37067 CBIZ Employee Service Organization Columbia, TN 38401 (615) 984-8696 (615) 645-0233 (615) 721-4923 of Tennessee (931) 490-0019 Mytownmovers.com stonesrivergroup.com ubs.com/team/ubslegacy 12 Cadillac Dr., Ste. 160 Graphiclabelsolutions.com David Crislip Mark Cate Jim Candella Brentwood, TN 37027 Allison Spader National Kidney Foundation Storm Guard Exterior Restoration (615) 742-0300 Harpeth Associates LLC 5016 Spedale Ct., Ste. 158 100 Confederate Dr. Cbizprofile.com/jared-rankin-/ 198 E. Main St., Ste. 3 Spring Hill, TN 37174 Franklin, TN 37064 Jared Rankin Franklin, TN 37064 (818) 205-7777 (615) 866-5589 Cheekwood Golf Club (615) 472-1471 kidney.org stormguardrestoration.com 285 Spencer Creek Road harpethassociates.com April Douglas Michael Lucey Franklin, TN 37069 Steve Bacon Raymond Preston & Reed, LLC Tapestry at Brentwood Towncenter (615) 794-8223 Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, 6 Cadillac Dr. 400 Centerview Dr. Cheekwoodgolfclub.com Funeral Home & Cremation Center Brentwood, TN 37027 Brentwood, TN 37027 Carolyn Perez 9090 Hwy. 100 (615) 866-2728 (615) 221-2727 CS Automotive Nashville, TN 37221 rprinsurance.com tapestrybrentwood.com (Cool Springs Automotive) (615) 646-9292 Brock White Eric Johnson 610 Church St. East harpethhills.com Remax Elite - Alex Blake Tennessee Fertility Institute Brentwood, TN 37027 Michell Price 6437 Arno Road 9160 Carothers Pkwy., Ste. 201 (615) 678-7740 College Grove, TN 37046 Franklin, TN 37067 myCSauto.com (615) 628-7188 (615) 721-6250 Kim Auernheimer Alex Blake Jenny Shanks NATIONAL All week long, we want to share your small business success stories. Tell us about MAY a moment your business grew or reached a milestone. Share your #GrowthPoint on 1-7 small business week Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or email [email protected]. THE POINT is published monthly as a partnership between the Williamson Chamber and The Tennessean. For editorial inquiries or advertising opportunities, contact Charlane Oliver at [email protected]. 5005 Meridian Blvd., Suite 150 | Franklin, TN 37067 | 615.771.1912 | www.williamsonchamber.com THE POINT l April 2016 Page 3 Thank you to these volunteers for their contributions this month to the Technology and growth (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) Williamson Chamber membership committees. Real Estate, the developers behind the Life Sciences Center, the Innovation forthcoming site of Innovation Park, a Park development will open its doors l JOE GARRISI, l STECK JOHNSON, 10-acre, 64,682 square-foot hub for exclusively to the business community Northwestern Mutual, Healthcare Solutions Team, of kudos for being an outstand- the Development Committee bioscience and biotechnology research for one night as a preview of what’s to ing advocate for for bringing in the most new where the mixer will be held. come in the tech industry. Chamber membership. members for the month. Currently home of the Cool Springs “Williamson County is poised to reap the benefits largely because of the con- centration of existing high-tech compa- nies in the Brentwood/Maryland Farms and Franklin/Cool Springs area and the education and skill level of the existing workforce,” said Williamson, Inc. Existing Business Manager Nick Biniker, who works directly with several area tech companies.
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