Young Joins Security Bank as 

Vice President and Lender

David Hayes, President and CEO of Security Bank, announced today that John Young has joined Security Bank as a Vice President. Young will be concentrating on further growth and development of all aspects in lending and business development.

"We are glad to have another local person joining our team. John brings with him a great financial knowledge, and we are looking forward to him bringing his personal strengths to our bank. John will be an asset today and into the future," Hayes commented.

Young graduated from Dyersburg High School in 2005.  He then went on to The University of Tennessee at Knoxville where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting.  Upon returning to Dyersburg, he became a Certified Public Accountant.

"I am very proud to become a member of the Security Bank family," said Young.  "Security Bank has all the credentials of a true community bank. With a very impressive management team, Security Bank has offered service to Dyer County and the surrounding area with local ownership since 1931, endorsing a customer first attitude with a serious commitment to personal service.  I am excited about the opportunity to serve my home town's lending needs with an organization such as Security Bank."

Young is heavily involved with the community through the Kiwanis Club of Dyersburg, the Salvation Army, Boy Scouts, and HOSTS Mentoring.  He and his fianc�e, Whitney, attend First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg.

URGENT TEAM OFFERS BACK-TO-SCHOOL PHYSICALS AND VACCINATIONS 

Schools are gearing up for another year and parents are rushing around to make sure they check off all the to-do's on their students' back-to-school list. Urgent Team, one of the largest and fastest growing independent operators of urgent care centers across the Southeast, reminds parents of the importance of a back-to-school check-up.

Getting kids ready to start school can be a hectic process, but it is important to make sure they are healthy and have the required vaccinations before sending them off to school.

"When students return to school it increases child to child interaction which equates to more exposure to illness," said Lynn Scarbrough, Vice President of Clinical Operations. "Taking preventative action with vaccines and making sure your child starts the year healthy, can help reduce the spread of illness and illness-related absenses throughout the school year."

Some of the vaccines Urgent Team offers includes: Flu shot, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hepatitis A & B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Chickenpox. Urgent Team does not provide immunizations for anyone under 4 years old.

As the start of the school year gets closer, don't forget Urgent Team has centers that are open late and on the weekends, and our physicians and nurse practictioners can administer required vaccinations for children age 4 and up, all without an appointment. Urgent Team also offers sports physicals and will give back $5 to local high school athletic programs for every athlete we conduct a sports physical for, from that school. This program runs through October 2014.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your local Urgent Team Center. Our locations and contact information can be found at UrgentTeam.com.

About Urgent Team

Urgent Team is one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast, delivering quality and affordable family healthcare at 17 locations throughout Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. Urgent Team's convenient, walk-in centers provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. Urgent Team's online and mobile sites allow patients to find a convenient location and register prior to visiting a center.  Urgent Team's corporate headquarters are located in Nashville, Tenn.  For more information, visit UrgentTeam.com. 

Over 200 businesses and community leaders attended the annual Membership Matters Luncheon hosted by the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce at the Lannom Center on August 18. Dyer County native Brian Staron, a nationally known entertainer and motivational speaker, gave the keynote address to the group.

Chamber Chairman, Larry White opened the meeting with the customary pledge of allegiance and word of prayer, followed by brief remarks from Dyer County Mayor-elect Chris Young. "I am excited to be a part of the team and look forward to working with the Chamber," said Young.

Chairman White also presented retiring Dyer County Mayor Richard Hill with a commemorative engraved crystal plaque in appreciation for his years of dedicated service to the community and support of the Chamber.  "The Chamber is the greatest tool for recruiting industry and I have enjoyed working with our Chamber," Mayor Hill shared as he accepted his plaque.

"Mayor Richard Hill has been a great supporter of the Chamber and a very active participant in all our efforts to attract, retain and grow our industrial and commercial base," noted Chamber White.  "We will certainly miss him, but we also look forward to working closely with Chris Young in the next four years."

Chairman-elect Danny Watson presented results of a recent Membership Survey which gave the Chamber generally high marks for its programs and services. Highlights of the survey included:

• Overall 84% of members that took the survey responded that we are at least meeting their expectations or EXCEEDING their expectations.
• 90% of members that took the survey said that the Chamber is performing at least average, above average, or well above average on major duties such as events and programs, business recruitment/retention, and interaction with local and state government.
• On average, 58.5% of members are aware and participating in programs and services offered
• The top five requested topics for workshops were: 1.) networking, marketing, and sales 2.) leadership/supervisor training 3.) human resources 4.)social media and technology 5.) grant writing.

In response to the survey and the members' request for more workshops and networking opportunities, the Chamber has coordinated the following new events:

Small Business Lunch and Learn Series

September 8th - Steve Holt, Social Media Marketing, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

October 14 - Alissa DeWitt, Motivated Employees...the Heart of a Company, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

November 7 - Steve Holt, How to Develop a Social Media Plan, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

CO.STARTERS is a nine-week program for anyone wanting to start or expand a business.  The CO.STARTERS program helps equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action. CO.STARTERS guides small-business owners and entrepreneurs through lean business modeling methods in a simple, intuitive way. The course will conclude with a "Shark Tank" themed Pitch Night.

During his keynote speech, Staron had the audience laughing as he discussed the importance of customer service and how a change of mind towards your customers will have a big impact.  Staron noted, "There are three important things to remember when it comes to customer service. The first is to treat your customers as guests, the second is to empower your employees to operate your business, and the third was the little things matter." Upon conclusion of his presentation, Staron called state representative, Jimmy Eldridge, to the stage to use as a muse for his magic trick.  Having Staron as the Keynote Speaker for this event was the perfect combination of good fun and serious business.

Chamber staff also launched an improved version of the organization's website, which has been optimized by member TenCom Services for smart phones and tablets. The new site can be viewed online at www.dyerchamber.com.

"We are always trying to improve and upgrade our programs and services," said Chamber President Allen Hester. "Our members expect us to stay current with the latest social media tools and trends. It is something we work on all the time; it never stops."

The Mid-Year Report contained a number of facts and figures about the Chamber's performance so far this year. Some highlights included:

• Ranked among Top Ten Micropolitans for Economic Development
• We have worked on 12 new industrial projects so far this year and have had site visits by several companies interested in locating a facility in Dyersburg
• The Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market has seen a 50% increase in growers and crafters this year with up to 24 booths on the Saturday markets
• Held 19 Ribbon Cuttings thus far with assistance from our Diplomats, Mayors, and other dignitaries
• Held the 2014 Business Expo on May 1st with record vendors and attendees.

   Founded in 1944, The Chamber is celebrating 70 years as the voice of local business, representing over 500 members, 10,000 jobs and $300 million dollars in annual payroll.

Dyer County Adult Leadership Reception 

Leadership Ag Day provides information about West Tennessee's largest industry

The Dyer County Adult Leadership program was initiated in 1987 and has over 500 graduates.

There's an app for that!

If you are traveling in the State of Tennessee and you decide to check out the nearest farmers market, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture has a smartphone application for you!  Pick Tennessee Products is a much celebrated program that supports and promotes member farmers markets, growers, pick-your-own operations, wineries and organics.  Most farmers markets, and many of the producers that frequent them, take advantage of the free Pick TN program and the new app that connects your family with healthy eating choices.  The Pick TN app can even find nearby farm tours, corn and hay mazes, bed and breakfast lodging, trails and seasonal vegetables.  "In just a few taps you can find blackberries at the Lazy Dog Farms in Bethel Springs, TN," says Steve Guttery, Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market Manager.  "The Main Street Market has been with Pick TN since 2007 and the new app gets tourists and visitors to our market quite often," says Guttery.  With the recent surge in farmers markets in Tennessee, Pick TN carries the most complete list of markets and makes that available to everyone for free!  To download the app, first read about it at http://www.picktnproducts.org/app.html.  Pick Tennessee Products mobile application is available at the App Store and Google Play.