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Chamber"At Work" News Brief
Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce
2000 Commerce Ave. Dyersburg, TN 38024
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Annual Chairman's Awards Banquet
featuring the 2014 Awards Presentations
Saturday, January 31, 2015
The Lannom Center
 
It's that time of year again when Chamber members have the unique opportunity to nominate deserving businesses and individuals within our community for recognition during the Annual Chairman's Awards Banquet The Chamber is now accepting nomination forms for "Distinguished Man of the Year", "Distinguished Woman of the Year", "Business of the Year", and the "Emerging Leader Award." Nomination forms can be found on our website, www.dyerchamber.com, or by clicking the link below.
These forms may be submitted to the Chamber office no later than January 7, 2015. A panel of five individuals will serve as the selection committee and will independently rate each nominee based on the criteria for that specific category. Judges will not know the identity of other members of the selection committee. Once ratings have been completed and returned, a tally of the total scores will determine the winner in each category. In addition to these prestigious awards, the Chamber will also recognize one outstanding member of the volunteer Diplomat Program for his or her contributions.
The winners will be announced at the Chamber's Annual Chairman's Awards Banquet featuring the Awards Presentations on Saturday, January 31, 2015.
2014 Award Nomination Forms
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Chairman of the Board, Larry White, is named "Home Town Hero" by Dyersburg High School and Davis Wealth Services
On Monday, November 24th, our very own Chairman of the Board, Mr. Larry White, was honored as the Davis Wealth Services, "Home Town Hero" for his decades of community involvement. Chad Davis, Owner of Davis Wealth Services commented, "Personally, I don't know anyone that deserved this award more than Larry. He has served as a mentor to me personally as well as many others in the community. He is always there with an open mind and a positive "can do" attitude. He has been an incredible influence on my life."
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Chris L. Hamm, Senior Fraud Analyst,
First Citizens National Bank
Earns CFE Credential
 Austin, TX - (November 10, 2014) - The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world's largest anti-fraud organization and leading provider of anti-fraud training and education, is pleased to award Chris L. Hamm, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, the globally preferred Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. In order to become a CFE, has met a stringent set of criteria and passed a rigorous exam administered by the ACFE.
Hamm has successfully met the ACFE's character, experience and education requirements for the CFE credential, and has demonstrated knowledge in four areas critical to the fight against fraud: Fraudulent Financial Transactions, Fraud Prevention and Deterrence, Legal Elements of Fraud and Fraud Investigation.
Chris L. Hamm joins the ranks of business and government professionals worldwide who have also earned the CFE certification. Hamm is currently the Senior Fraud Analyst for First Citizens National Bank in Dyersburg, TN. Hamm holds the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from The University of Tennessee at Martin and has 15 years of law enforcement experience.
CFEs have the ability to: examine data and records to detect and trace fraudulent transactions; interview suspects to obtain information and confessions; write investigation reports; advise clients as to their findings; testify at trial; understand the law as it relates to fraud and fraud investigations; and identify the underlying factors that motivate individuals to commit fraud.
About the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Founded in 1988, the ACFE is celebrating its 25thanniversary as the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with more than 70,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.
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The Highlands of Dyersburg's Benefit Dinner for the Alzheimer's Association
 On Saturday November 15th, The Highlands of Dyersburg hosted a Great Gatsby themed benefit dinner party. Attendees got to step back in time to the Roaring Twenties. The women wore flapper dresses and the men wore pin striped suits to go along with the theme. The proceeds from the benefit were donated to the Alzheimer's Association. Miriam Clay the Manager of Programs for the Mid-South Alzheimer's chapter was presented a check for $3,765.00. Afterwards, attendees enjoyed dance performances by the Jackson Ballroom Dance Club. Then, guests took to the dance floor for the fox trot. Gaming was also offered and the guests enjoyed trying their hand at Black Jack and Texas Hold 'em. All for fun! Before the night ended Best Dressed awards were handed out. The guests picked Justin Crawford as the Best Dressed Male and Stephanie Perdue as the Best Dressed Female. Everyone had a great time and funds were raised for a great cause.
An estimated 5.2 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's. The Highlands wanted to reach out to the local communities to educate them about support groups that are available for family members are caregivers.
Thank you to our Local Sponsors and everyone that attended. The Highlands was able to donate the proceeds to help with Support Group Funding and would like to make this an annual event picking a new decade as the theme each year.
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How to Develop a Social Media Plan
Small Business Lunch and Learn
On Friday, November 7th, the Chamber hosted a Small Business Lunch and Learn with the topic, How to Develop a Social Media Plan featuring Guest Speaker, Steve Holt. Holt spent the hour talking about the 10 steps involved in developing a social media plan for a business. As he went through each step he showed examples and formed a completed example of a Social Media Plan document for each of the attendees to take with them and edit to fit their business social media outlets of choice.
The next Small Business Lunch and Learn will be held today at the Chamber from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with Guest Speaker, Maleia Evans, going over Professional Etiquette Training.
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Historic Downtown Dyersburg
Christmas Banners
In advance of the Dyersburg Christmas Parade, Main Street Dyersburg installed the Christmas Banners in the Historic District downtown. In the photo, J.D. Wilson of Suckerpunch Sign and Graphics carefully hangs each of the 31 banners at night when all the parking spaces are open on the Square. Local businesses and organizations purchased Christmas banners to replace the electric Christmas decorations that had been used for decades. During the recent downtown streetscape project, the light poles were replaced with modern reproductions of the exact lighting used in 1922. Additional banners for other seasons are available by contacting Steve Guttery at the Chamber at 731-285-3433.
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2015 Corporate Sponsorships
The Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce invites you to become a 2015 Corporate Sponsor!
As a Corporate Sponsor, not only would your investment offer exceptional opportunities to showcase your business, it would also allow your business to invest in the future of our area's economy.
Being a Corporate Sponsor provides a way of broadening your competitive edge by improving your company's image, prestige and credibility by supporting events that the business community find attractive. The Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce offers many unique sponsorship opportunities for our members. By choosing to partner with us you are reaching our membership base which represents some of Dyer County's most important and influential business and community leaders.
Our Corporate Sponsorship packages are designed to help you save money while getting the exposure that you need to your target market. The value and benefits of the Corporate Sponsorship far exceed the cost. Plus, the program eliminates the repetitive solicitation of funds for every event and marketing opportunity. This not only saves you time, but it also allows your Chamber to operate in a more efficient and professional manner. Through your annual investment, your business receives community exposure, event benefits, and cost-effective advertising. Designed to fit any budget, the Corporate Sponsorship program is broken down into five (5) promotional packages: Millennium, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each level has varying levels of benefits depending on your investment choice.
For more information about our Corporate Sponsorship packages please contact Membership Director, Hannah Caylor, at (731) 285-3433 or [email protected].
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Holiday After Hours
Save the Date and make plans to attend the
After Hours Event of the Year!!
HOLIDAY AFTER HOURS
Thursday, December 18, 2014 from
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Lannom Center!
OH WHAT FUN it is at this annual event! Whether you have been naughty or nice, Santa Claus will be there with door prizes & gifts! The Chamber will be spreading cheer to our members and their guests with networking opportunities, food, drinks, door prizes, and music will be provided by Dakota Simpson of Simpson Entertainment.
This event is FREE to our Chamber members and guests! For more information, please contact Membership Director, Hannah Caylor at [email protected].
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
The Chamber will be hosting a few ribbon cutting ceremonies during the first week of December and we would like to invite you to join us in celebrating these new businesses and business facilities.
Avalon Hospice Ribbon Cutting/Open House
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
640 Highway 51 Bypass East
Dyersburg, TN
(near SunSational Tan)
ERMCO Ribbon Cutting for New Office Space
Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
2225 Industrial Rd
Dyersburg, TN
Curry Funeral Home Ribbon Cutting for New Location
Friday, December 5, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.
1984 St. John Ave.
Dyersburg, TN
Re-Volt Elextronix Ribbon Cutting/Open House
Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
1320 E. Court St.
Dyersburg, TN
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Black Star Beauty Supply
620 Mall Blvd Ste. E
Dyersburg, TN
(731) 589-1993
Reed & Associates, Inc.
25 Mallory Dr.
Jackson, TN
(704) 804-0528
Re-Volt Elextronix
1320 East Court St
Dyersburg, TN
(731) 671-5106
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MEMBERSHIP
Renewals
Dianne Bizzle, CPA
Southern Traditions Outdoors Magazine
Barker Brothers Waste Inc
Pelham Myofascial Release
Rapid Care
Dyersburg Tax Service
Rogers Jewelry
Blackberry Hill Catering
Discovery Park of America
Lowery's Body Shop
Posthouse Apartments
Scott Self, D.D.S.
The UPS Store #5973
Staffmark
City Of Newbern
Dyer County Road Superintendent
Dyersburg Electric System
Finley Baptist Church
McIver's Grant Public Library
Old South Trading Company
RFW Construction Group
Town of Trimble
White & Associates Home Assistance Inc.
Appraisal Consulting Group
The Outhouse
Triple T Tire & Alignment
Canterbury Place
Kelly Services
MobileNation
The Bridge at Ridgely
Black Star Beauty Supply
Universal Contractors, LLC
Bob Dean
Servpro of Dyersburg/Union City
Shirt Shack
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Celebrate Your New Business With A
Ribbon Cutting
Contact Membership Director, Hannah Caylor, to schedule your Ribbon Cutting at
(731)285-3433 or [email protected]
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2014 Diplomats
Andrea Joy
Edward Jones
Buffy Worley
First State
Dakota Simpson
Simpson Entertainment
Edie Smith
Tennessee Realty - Edie Smith
Helen Maclin
First Citizens National Bank
Holly Comer
Achieve Medical Weight Loss
Holly Nichols
Dyersburg Health Care and Rehabilitation
Jan Jernigan
White & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.
Jessica Harrison
Servpro of Dyersburg/Union City
Judy Gregory
Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce
Kristol Sentell
First Citizens National Bank
Kyle East
Woodmen of the World
Megan Brock
Security Bank
Melanie Hardy
Regions Bank
Melissa LaBonte
University of Memphis Dyersburg Office
Patrick Williams
Johnson-Williams Funeral Home
Patty Rose
Comcast Spotlight
Sharon Davidson
First South Financial Credit Union
Stephany Hamm
Extendicare of West Tennessee
Tiffany Brimm
The Highlands of Dyersburg
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2014
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
:: Executive Committee ::
Larry White, Chairman
Jeff Agee, Immediate Past-Chairman
Joe Emery, Immediate Past-Chairman
Foundation
Danny Watson, Chairman-Elect
Allen Hester, President/CEO
Joe M. Enoch, Treasurer
Eddie Anderson, Vice Chair Agribusiness
Don Crews, Vice Chair Business
Development
Joe Yates, Vice Chair Downtown
Development
Paul Carson, Vice Chair Community
Development
Dr. Karen Bowyer, Vice Chair Education
Steve Bullard, Vice Chair Existing Industry
Bob Kirk, Vice Chair Governmental &
Legislative
Terry Layman, Co-Vice Chair Economic
Development
York Walker, Co-Vice Chair Economic
Development
Danny Watson, Vice Chair Membership &
Organizational Development
David Hayes, Vice Chair Regional
Development
John Ford, Vice Chair Transportation
Ben Youree, Vice Chair Healthcare
Industry
Penny Guthrie, Vice Chair Retail
Development
:: Board Members ::
Andrew Harrington
Mary Burks-Minton
Bill Reffert
Mike Pennington
Brent Hayman
Mike Sanders
Carol Harris
Patrick Williams
Chad Davis
Pollyanna McClure
Eric Maupin
JasonRoberts
Stan Welch
John Uitendaal
Tommy Allmon
Kurt Walker
Tony Dement
Leigh Anne Walker
Walt Bradshaw
:: Ex Officio Members ::
Mayor Richard Hill, Dyer County
Mayor John Holden, Dyersburg
Mayor Olen Parker, Newbern
Mayor James Davis, Trimble
John Lannom, Legal Counsel
Donna Hastings, TN Center for Applied Technology
Neel Durbin, City Schools Superintendent
Dr. Dwight Hedge, Dyer County School Superintendent
Joseph Townson, Dyer County Fair Board
Steve Lane, Dyersburg Electric
Eddie Burks, Dyer County Planning Commission
Jimmy Williamson, NW TN Port Authority
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