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Murfreesboro, TN – Mona Herring, vice president of the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has announced her plans to retire April 30, 2013.
Herring joined the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce as an administrative assistant in September of 1987. She was promoted to the newly formed position of Convention and Visitors Bureau Director in January 1995 and has been serving in that capacity ever since.
During her tenure, Herring realized her dream of opening a state-of-the-art Visitors Center, where the Chamber offices are also housed. In addition, she helped complete the county wide signage project, the most significant one of its kind in Tennessee. She was also instrumental in implementing The Jack Trail, a Discover Tennessee Trail and Byway driving tour which runs through Rutherford County, and the Civil War Trails signage program.
“Mona is the kind of team member you want to keep forever,” said Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce President Paul Latture. “Her work ethic, generous spirit and positive attitude make her a joy to have around, and she will certainly be missed. We congratulate her on 25 years of service to the Chamber and our community.”
Herring received a bachelor of science in business from Missouri Southern State University. She earned industry designations as a Certified Tennessee Tourism Professional from the Tennessee Tourism Roundtable and as a Travel Marketing Professional from the Southeast Tourism Society. She is a graduate of Leadership Rutherford and currently serves as the treasurer for the Tennessee Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus. She is the current chair of the Middle Tennessee Tourism Council, and a member of the Bank Travel, American Bus Association, Tennessee Society of Association Executives and Southeast Tourism Society. She also serves on the board of directors for the Tennessee Miller Coliseum.
In February, Herring was honored with the Tennessee Tourism Spotlight Award from the Tennessee Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus for recognition of her leadership and service. This was only the second Spotlight Award ever given.
The process to replace Herring will begin in January, 2013. More information will be provided at a later date.
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote economic development and a quality of life to benefit all residents of Rutherford County. Programs, events and services are offered to both members and non-members. The Chamber operates out of a main office on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro, and branch offices in Smyrna and La Vergne. Learn more at www.rutherfordchamber.org.
Murfreesboro, TN – Richie McDonald, lead singer of the band Lonestar, will be performing during the closing ceremonies for the Healing Field – Flags of Remembrance, on Memorial Day, May 28.
The fourth annual Healing Field, presented by the Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club, will take place May 26-28, on Medical Center Parkway next to Belk at The Avenue, and will feature over one thousand 3-by-5 foot American flags displayed in a military style layout. Each flag can be sponsored for $30 in memory or in honor of a hero.
“The Healing Field is a special event by itself,” said Rebecca Talley, event chairperson and assistant vice president for MidSouth Bank. “To add Richie McDonald to our closing ceremonies just makes this year’s event even more special. We are honored and privileged to have Mr. McDonald join us in celebrating the true meaning of Memorial Day.”
Those interested in sponsoring flags should visit www.healingfield.org/murfreesboro or call the information line at 615-641-0121.
Sponsors are encouraged to bring mementos or tags of loved ones to hang on the 8-foot flag poles displaying the flags that are made in the United States. Those interested in sponsoring a flag should do so early, so organizers can be sure that the flags carry the name of the hero on opening day.
The Field will open on the morning of Saturday, May 26. At 7 p.m., a flag retirement ceremony performed by Boy Scout Troop 538 of St. Rose Catholic Church will take place. Attendees are encouraged to bring tattered and tired flags. In addition to McDonald’s performance, closing ceremonies on Monday, May 28, will include patriotic music, prayer, the reading of the names of Tennesseans who have lost their lives in the War on Terror, the playing of Taps and a 21-gun salute.
The Exchange Club is comprised of men and women working together to make the community a better place to live through programs of service in Americanism, community service, youth activities and its national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse. Locally, the Murfreesboro Noon club supports the Exchange Club Family Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. Membership is open to all dues-paying participants, and meetings are held at noon each Thursday at the Stones River Country Club. For more information, please visit www.NationalExchangeClub.org and www.familycenterTN.org.
Mike Cowles to Join the Heart of Tennessee Chapter Staff
Murfreesboro, TN - The Heart of Tennessee Chapter is pleased to welcome Mike Cowles as the new Chapter Executive Officer, to help serve residents in Rutherford, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Marshall, Lincoln, and Moore Counties. Cowles comes to the Red Cross with over 11 years of proven experience with the Boy Scouts of America. Some of his past achievements include success in fundraising, and volunteer recruitment and management. These skills will be paramount in his new position with the Red Cross
A graduate of Austin Peay State University, Cowles will replace former CEO, Greg King following his recent promotion to Regional Director of Chapter Operations for the Tennessee Volunteer Region.
“We are looking forward to working with Mike Cowles as he leads the Heart of Tennessee Chapter in the future and helps to continue to build the organization and further the mission of the American Red Cross,” said Greg King, Regional Director of Chapter Operations.
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Murfreesboro, TN – The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has appointed Holly Sears as co-chair, public sector, for the Tennessee/Kentucky Alliance for a one-year term. In this volunteer role, Sears will represent the interests of owners, developers, investors, marketers and other retail specialists across Tennessee and Kentucky.
“ICSC is delighted to welcome Holly into this new leadership role,” said ICSC State Director Holly Buchanan. “Her enthusiasm and willingness to contribute to the success of ICSC and the retail real estate industry will be of great benefit to our growing membership in our region.”
Sears joined the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce in 2005. As vice president of economic development, she leads efforts to continue to help create high wage jobs, diversify the economic base and enhance the quality of life for all Rutherford County citizens by recruiting corporate and regional headquarter companies, high tech manufacturing facilities, research and development operations and supporting office developments.
In addition to her leadership with ICSC, Sears is vice chair of NAIOP, Nashville – The Commercial Real Estate Organization, serves on the Board for Tennessee Economic Partnership and is a member of the Mid-Area Cumberland Development Agency Board of Directors.
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote economic development and a quality of life to benefit all residents of Rutherford County. Programs, events and services are offered to both members and non-members. The Chamber operates out of a main office on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro, and branch offices in Smyrna and La Vergne. Learn more at www.rutherfordchamber.org.
Founded in 1957, ICSC is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its more than 55,000 members in over 90 countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, retailers and brokers, as well as academics and public officials. As the global industry trade association, ICSC links with more than 25 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world. For more information, visit www.icsc.org.
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Murfreesboro, TN – The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce was recently notified that the Amazon fulfillment center project in Murfreesboro is on Trade & Industry Development magazine’s 7th annual list of CiCi (Corporate Investment & Community Impact) Award winners.
The Amazon project, which also includes the fulfillment center in Lebanon, is one of only 30 economic development projects nationally to receive the distinction. The project will bring over 1,000 jobs to Rutherford County.
“We are thrilled to receive this award for a project that so many people in our community worked together to bring to fruition,” said Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce President Paul Latture. “We appreciate Trade & Industry Development’s recognition of the positive impact the Amazon fulfillment center will have on Rutherford County.”
The CiCi Awards are unique in that they are a dual-awards program. They not only highlight the largest corporate investment projects, but also recognize those projects that may not involve large investments, but make the most notable impact on communities. There are a number of criteria considered for the impact division, including: number of new jobs created, number of current jobs retained, unemployment figures, income level of the region and plant closings.
According to the magazine’s editors, hundreds of submissions were received, from which only those that were announced and confirmed in 2011 were considered. The submissions were carefully scrutinized in both Corporate Investment and Community Impact categories, and the editors honed the selection to just 30 companies—based solely on verifiable information and without monetary influence. A full list of award winners is available at www.tradeandindustrydev.com.
Trade & Industry Development serves executives within specific vertical industries. Its mission is to help companies perpetuate success by providing clear and crucial insight into the challenge of site selection and facility planning. By working with thought leaders and experts in various fields, Trade & Industry Development provides actionable content that is both innovative and forward-looking. It is committed to being a valuable and trusted partner for C-suite executives, corporate real estate professionals and site consultants, enabling them to make the best possible decisions – for themselves, their companies and their shareholders.
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote economic development and a quality of life to benefit all residents of Rutherford County. Programs, events and services are offered to both members and non-members. The Chamber operates out of a main office on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro, and branch offices in Smyrna and La Vergne. Learn more at www.rutherfordchamber.org.
Sandy Ponder will assume post on April 2
Murfreesboro, TN – The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Sandy Ponder will assume the role of vice president of workforce development effective April 2.
This new position was created through funding from Destination Rutherford, a Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce program designed to attract more high-paying jobs and help grow existing businesses in Rutherford County. In this role, Ponder will be responsible for developing and planning a regional workforce development strategy that will support the Chamber’s overall economic development efforts and make Rutherford County more competitive for future projects.
“Sandy’s combination of economic development, project management and marketing experience made her a perfect fit for this position,” said Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce President Paul Latture. “We look forward to great things from her, and are excited that she is joining our team.”
Ponder has served as the executive director of Mind2Marketplace for the past three and a half years. Prior to that, she served in project management positions for the Georgia Agriculture Innovation Center and State of Georgia Department of Economic Development. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute, a founding member of RutherfordCABLE, and serves on the Tennessee Valley Corridor Foundation Board.
Since its inception in 2002, Destination Rutherford has been the county leader in economic development, and continues to focus on increased tourism and new business attraction, retention and expansion, while assessing the county’s current and future workforce needs.
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote economic development and a quality of life to benefit all residents of Rutherford County. Programs, events and services are offered to both members and non-members. The Chamber operates out of a main office on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro, and branch offices in Smyrna and La Vergne. Learn more at www.rutherfordchamber.org.
Murfreesboro, TN - The Tennessee Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (TACVB) has awarded Mona K. Herring, Vice President of the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau with the Tennessee Tourism Spotlight Award. The award was presented at the TACVB’s Annual Mid-Winter Educational Conference held in Murfreesboro on February 2-3, 2012.
Herring was given the award in recognition of her leadership and service. This is only the second Spotlight Award ever given. She has been involved in the tourism industry for many years and is well respected by her peers.
“Mona represents the very best in volunteer leadership – experience, a passion for tourism, and the willingness to share her time and talents to enhance the profession,” said Sheila Leggett, Executive Director of the TACVB. “She has been invaluable for TACVB’s growth and success in so many ways, truly a shining example. Mrs. Herring was chosen for 2012’s Spotlight Award by her peers, and the TACVB membership celebrates her selection for its highest honor.”
Herring began her career with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce in 1987 and was promoted to tourism director in 1995. She received a bachelor of science in business from Missouri Southern State University. She earned industry designations as a CTTP (Certified Tennessee Tourism Professional) from the Tennessee Tourism Roundtable and as a TMP (Travel Marketing Professional) from the Southeast Tourism Society. She is a graduate of Leadership Rutherford and currently serves as the treasurer for the Tennessee Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (TACVB). She is the current chair of the Middle Tennessee Tourism Council, and a member of Bank Travel, American Bus Association (ABA), Tennessee Society of Association Executives (TNSAE) and Southeast Tourism Society (STS). She also serves on the board of directors for the Tennessee Miller Coliseum.
The TACVB is dedicated to the advancement of issues and activities deemed to be in the best interest of the Tennessee tourism industry and specifically, the membership of the organization. For more information go to www.tacvb.net.
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Shane Reeves and Rick Sain, owners of Reeves-Sain Family of Medical Services,as the 2011 Business People of the Year, and will honor them at the Chamber’s annual Business at its Best celebration on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Embassy Suites Murfreesboro Hotel and Conference Center.
The two businessmen have built Reeves-Sain into a major force in health care and pharmaceutical services since they acquired the Reeves-Powell Pharmacy in 1995. Now entering its 32nd year in the pharmacy business, Reeves-Sain has built its success on exceptional customer service, innovative product lines and charming touches that are standards of excellence since the beginning of the pharmacy.
The multi-million dollar company now has more than 190 employees over multiple divisions, including 19 pharmacists and clinical staff that believe in ongoing education, serving all the major hospitals and, most recently, opening a retail operation within Middle Tennessee Medical Center.
In addition to its core prescription and compounding business, the company is delivering infusion products and services throughout middle Tennessee, providing respiratory and medical equipment and specialized diabetes products, and serving the needs of long-term care centers across the state. Reeves-Sain has also pioneered new pharmacy programs, such as the distinctive MediPACK system for managing medications and a line of pharmaceutical vitamins and supplements.
In the past year, Reeves-Sain opened their newest center, the Wellness Pharmacy Center, expanding the company’s services in the realm of hormone replacement therapy. In 1998, Reeves-Sain was awarded Tennessee’s Student Preceptors of the Year by the University of Tennessee for excellence in student training. Reeves-Sain has received numerous awards for innovation from the Tennessee Pharmacist Association (TPA), the Nashville Business Journal, and Caregiver Magazine, which honored the company with a national Caregiver Innovation Award for its MediPACK product.
Shane Reeves is a graduate of Middle Tennessee Christian School and Oakland High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee. He has been recognized as Tennessee’s Young Pharmacist of the Year and still serves as a volunteer faculty member for the University of Tennessee and as a member of the Tennessee Pharmacist Association.
He has served as past Chairman for the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, past-president for Leadership Rutherford and past chairman of Tennessee’s National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) leadership council. In 2005, Reeves was honored as Tennessee’s small business champion by NFIB. Shane has also been active in the Blue Raider Athletic Association, Alzheimer’s Association (past Memory Walk Corporate Chair), American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and Leadership Middle Tennessee. Reeves serves as a deacon at the North Boulevard Church of Christ. He and his wife, Amanda, live in Murfreesboro with their three children, Will, Jack & Emma-White.
Rick Sain, a native of Bell Buckle, Tenn., received his Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee after completing his pre-pharmacy work at MTSU. He was an intern for the Reeves-Powell Pharmacy and stayed on after completing the internship, subsequently purchasing the business with Shane Reeves. Active throughout the pharmacy community, Sain has been honored as Tennessee Young Pharmacist of the Year, the Retail Pharmacy Management Services National Pharmacist of the Year and the UT College of Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year. In addition, Sain has served as President of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association and currently sits on the Association’s board of directors. He was also selected to serve on the State of Tennessee’s Department of Labor Medical Care & Cost Containment Committee and the University of Tennessee’s National Alumni Association Board of Governors.
Locally, Sain has served as a past Director of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, as well as a member of the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau and has remained involved for more than 25 years. He served as an original member of the Murfreesboro Gateway Commission, is past president of the Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary Club and a former board member of the Middle Tennessee Medical Center Foundation, and is a member of Fellowship United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Amy, have two sons, Alec and Ky.
Reserve your seat to help honor Shane and Rick on Feb. 3!
Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Lynn Tede as the 2011 Diplomat of the Year, and will honor her at the Chamber’s annual Business at its Best celebration on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Embassy Suites Murfreesboro Hotel and Conference Center.
Tede, a realtor with Bob Parks, has served in the Chamber’s Diplomat program since 2009, serving as an officer and team leader for the past two years.
“Diplomats are our core volunteers who share the Chamber’s message while working with their own clients,” said Kelli Beam, director of membership for the Chamber. “We have an amazing team of 60 business people, like Lynn, who are an extension of our membership team. I am very proud of this team and of Lynn for all the time and effort they pour into supporting the Chamber and its members. Lynn is very deserving of this award because of her dedication and ability to make others feel welcome into the Chamber’s membership.”
Tede received her Real Estate license in 1993 in California and enjoyed working with buyers and sellers there for almost 10 years. She had the pleasure of working as a member of top producing teams in Southern California and Middle Tennessee as well as an independent agent.
“I’m thankful to have a job that enables me to help families achieve the American dream of owning a home,” said Tede.
Tede is an active volunteer for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, a member of the Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors public relations committee and serves as the agent council representative for the Bob Parks Smyrna office.
She and her husband, Randy, who live in Murfreesboro, have two children: Michael, who resides in Los Angeles and Jennifer, who lives in Murfreesboro with her husband Brian and their two children, Noah and Hailey.
The Business at its Best reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are $60 for Chamber members and $80 for non-members. To reserve your seat, please contact the Chamber at 615-893-6556 or visit www.rutherfordchamber.org.
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote economic development and a quality of life to benefit all residents of Rutherford County. Programs, events and services are offered to both members and non-members. The Chamber operates out of a main office on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro, and branch offices in Smyrna and La Vergne. Learn more at www.rutherfordchamber.org.
Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Chassen Haynes, Lauren Fletcher and Linda Ryan have moved into new roles with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce.
Haynes is now serving as the director of existing industry and special projects. In this position, he meets with representatives of existing companies, municipalities and utility districts, and contributes to economic development projects for companies looking to relocate or expand in Rutherford County. He joined the Chamber staff in 2009 and previously served as director of government affairs and community development.
Fletcher has been named director of events and oversees all of the organization’s events. She also plans, coordinates and secures event sponsorships, and manages the Destination Rutherford investor relations plan. She joined the Chamber staff in 2011 as membership account executive.
Ryan now serves as executive assistant, and manages all conference room rentals, offers administrative support and serves as an assistant to the president, vice president of operations and vice president of economic development.
“It’s always important to fill positions with the right people,” said Paul Latture, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce president. "In this case, we were fortunate to already have the right people in our ranks, and I am confident that they will do well in their new roles.”
Haynes earned a bachelor of business administration and master of business administration degrees from Middle Tennessee State University. He is a 2011 Leadership Rutherford graduate, serves as chairman of Murfreesboro Young Professionals and is affiliated with the Only Downtown Business Alliance, Rutherford County Wellness Council and Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Fletcher is an MTSU graduate with a degree in mass communication and minors in psychology and political science. She counts Habitat for Humanity and the Junior League of Murfreesboro among her volunteer organizations and is a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Ryan has 32 years of experience teaching kindergarten, with 16 years in Cannon County and 16 years in Rutherford County. She joined the Chamber staff in 2011 after six months of retirement to work part-time in the Visitor’s Center.
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote economic development and a quality of life to benefit all residents of Rutherford County. Programs, events and services are offered to both members and non-members. The Chamber operates out of a main office on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro, and branch offices in Smyrna and La Vergne. Learn more at www.rutherfordchamber.org.
