Chamber NEWS - Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Danny Stewart
Chair
Paul Jewell
Chair Elect &
Vice Chair Sports Council
Brenda Burkett
Treasurer
Mary Beard
Vice Chair Education
Dusty Davis
Vice Chair Membership
Connie Bullington
Vice Chair Community Tourism
Chris Crowell
Vice Chair Government Relations

Cathy Rhodes
Ambassador Chair
Dr. Harvill Eaton
Vice Chair Economic Development
John Bryan
Board of Director
Andy Wright
Board of Director
Vince Cherry
Board of Director
Bruce Hallums
Board of Director 
Magi Tilton
Board of Director 

Tammy Flanagan
Board of Director
Beth Ashe
Board of Director
Becky Jennings
Board of Director
Kenny Martin
Board of Director
John Lancaster
Past Chair & Board of Director
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Sue Vanatta
President/CEO

 The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce
Community Tourism Division

Invite you to attend a Luncheon Sponsored  By

Program: What Tourism Can Do For Wilson County

Speaker: Susan Whitaker, Tennessee Commissioner of Tourism

12:00 noon, March 11, 2010
at the
Wilson Bank & Trust Community Room
623 West Main Street, Lebanon

$10.00 per person - RSVP Must be Received By Tuesday, March 9th

615-444-5503 -   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tressler & Associates was host to a ribbon cutting ceremony today, March 3, 2010 to celebrate the opening of their offices located at 125 North Castle Heights Avenue, Suite B, Lebanon.  Tressler & Associates will be utilizing the experience of its founding principles to focus on client-driven legal needs.  The firms law practice specializes in three main areas of focus: Real Estate Wills, Estate Planning and Business Law.
Pictured is Todd Tressler, Carolyn Christoffersen, staff, family, Mayor Philip Craighead and the Chamber Ambassadors.

Contact Tressler & Associates at 444-2345 or visit www.tresslerassociates.com

Want More From Your Chamber?

 The Membership Committee currently has openings and opportunities for you to participate. The committee is looking for six Chamber members to join their team. Prospects should be passionate about the quality of life we enjoy here in Lebanon and Wilson County. They should have a sincere interest in the betterment of our Chamber and its members.

The Membership Committee assists with Chamber programs such as Business Before and After Hours, Business Connection, Open House, New Member Mixers, and the Annual Business Extravaganza event. The committee is looking for volunteers, leaders and supporters of our Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. Please contact the Chamber office for an application. Get Involved!

Welcome New Members!

2010 Community Calendar of Events
Please Mark Your Calendar Now For The Following Events Throughout The Year

April 1                   Business After Hours-Cook's Pest Control

April 2                   NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race
April 3                   NASCAR Nationwide Series Race
April 9                   Walk With Andrea Conte, 9:00-11:00, Don Fox Community Park
April 13                 Government Relations Breakfast-Where Do My Tax Dollars Go?
April 15                 Books from Birth Imagination Dinner
April 16-17             Whip Crackin’ Rodeo
April 17                  Watertown Mile Long Yard Sale
April 17                  Dumplin’ Day and Storytelling
April 17                  5k Fiddlers Run/Walk

April 20                   Business Before Hours-Cedarcroft Home, Inc.

May 1                    Together Wii Can Prevent Child Abuse, 9:00- 5:00, Jimmy Floyd Family                               Center

May 6                    Business Before Hours- Tressler & Associates
May 6                    Tennessee Scholars Graduation
May 8                   Cumberland University Graduation

May 11                  Government Relations Breakfast - Meet Your Next Mayor

May 18                  Business After Hours at Pesto Ristorante Italiano

May 21                 Open Bass Fishing Tournament 6:00 a.m.
May 22                 Southern STARRS “Celtic Country Faire” Fundraiser – James E. Ward                              Ag Center
June 3                    Dr. Cary Harbrecht Memorial Golf Tournament
June 5                    NASCAR National Series Race
June 5                    Phoenix Ball
June 11                  Prospect Golf Tournament
June 15                  Symphony On The Lawn

June 24                  Business After Hours- Dewaal & Associates

July 6                      Business After Hours-Hampton Inn & Suites, Lebanon

July 12                   Government Relations Brakfast- James E. Ward Ag Center, The Fair                               And More...
August 6                Business Extravaganza
August 7                NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race
August 9                Habitat Golf Challenge 2010 – Five Oaks
August 13-21        Wilson County Fair
August 17              Business Before Hours - Wilson County Promotions
September 11        Sherry’s Run

September 14        Business Before Hours-Wilson County Help Center
September 30 – October 3      Cruzin the Cumberland
October 2               Low Country Boil
October 2              Watertown Mile Long Yard Sale
October 14             Taste of Wilson County
October 16 – 17     Oktoberfest
October 23             Antique Appraisal & Chunkin Punkin
October 31             Halloween on the Square
November 6           Community Help Center Empty Bowls Luncheon
November 6            Dare to Dine
November 18          Holiday Open House Lebanon Square
November 26-28     Festival of Lights Opening Weekend
December 2–5         Festival of Lights
December 5             Jingle Jog
December 5             Christmas Parade
December 9-12        Festival of Lights
December 16-26      Festival of Lights

       For phone numbers and times for the above events call the Chamber at 444-5503

The Amazing Amaryllis Race  
First grade teacher Bobbi Greene, using funds awarded through a teacher grant purchased enough amaryllis bulb kits so that each class and office at W.A. Wright Elementary School could have one. The goal was that all bulbs be potted on the same day, following the same growing instructions. Then the race began to see which class or office had the fastest growing amaryllis. Each class even named their plants. In the process, many lessons were learned; math was used to measure and graph weekly growth, science  standards were used to note the plant needs and growing habits, reading & writing skills  were used to write creative stories and journal the process. Blue ribbons and 2nd place prizes were awarded to those that grew the tallest and first bloomed. The principal made weekly announcements about which plants were in the lead. Each student got to participate and learn with this project in a fun way. Greene states "I have received lots of positive feedback from the project, and several teachers, myself included, would like to do this again next year."

The Chamber has launched its new website.
Please visit www.lebanonwilsonchamber.com, check out your listing and let us know if you have any changes. The site is still a work in progress, so please be patient with us as we create a site that everyone will be proud to call theirs. We currently have 350 categories on the membership listing and due to content and pictures, we will be minimizing these pages. Please check your category listing, let us know any change. Each member will have one listing but if you desire a second listing there may be a small first time fee.

The Chamber is booking
Business Before & After Hours for 2010.
If you would like to showcase your business by hosting
a Before or After Hours, call the Chamber at 444-5503.