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.