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State Farm has made a contribution of $25,000 to Destination Rutherford 2015, a Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce program to attract more high-paying jobs and help grow existing businesses in Rutherford County.
In the attached photo, State Farm Vice President of Operations Jeff Shay (left) presents the check to Destination Rutherford 2015 Campaign Chair Bill Jones, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chairman Gordon Ferguson and Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce President Paul Latture.
Since its inception in 2002, Destination Rutherford has been the leader in economic development in Rutherford County. The Destination Rutherford 2015 Campaign, Innovating Our Economic Future, maintains that leadership by continuing to focus on increased tourism and new business attraction, retention and expansion, while embarking on a critical assessment of our current and future workforce needs.
For more information, please visit the Economic Development section of www.rutherfordchamber.org.
Creating a winning business plan was the “holy grail” for 38 middle school students in the 2011 State Farm Summer Business Camp, “Business Quest,” July 11-22nd. The worthy knights? Austen George, Megan Starling, Madison McGill, and Kory Cooke.
These four middle school students were the winners of the 2011 State Farm Summer Business Camp business plan competition for their ice cream shop business idea, “Swirly Top.” Each student received a iPad as their grand prize.
Funded by State Farm and administered by the Business Education Partnership Foundation, the camp teaches students how to become entrepreneurs by creating their own business concepts in teams. At the end of the two weeks, the students present their team business plans to a panel of judges, who questioned and evaluated the potential viability of the proposals.
Like all great quests, the students learned that business is not for the faint of heart.
“The middle school students learn in two weeks what many college students take one to two years to learn in their courses,” said BEP executive director Lee Rennick. “Because of all the information we give them, they have to process quickly and figure out how to use the information to write up a viable business plan.”
Students were joined on their quest by business leaders all over Rutherford County. Volunteers from State Farm led workshops on public speaking, finances, and computer literacy. Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Middle Tennessee Medical Center, Barnes and Noble, World Outreach Church, Old Fort Park Golf Club, MidSouth Bank, Nissan, State Farm, and other businesses coached students on creating financial, marketing and human resource plans, as well as developing a code of ethics and mission and vision statements. Students also toured a variety of establishments to learn how business models differed in management, production, and service methods.
“It’s a strenuous time for the students, but it is remarkable what they can accomplish,” said Rennick. “We are grateful to State Farm and the business community for making this camp possible. Their investment is preparing students to be future business leaders in a powerful way.”
For more information on this and the BEP's other programs, visit the BEP website at www.rutherfordbep.org/businesscamp.
Picture Caption: State Farm Summer Business Camp business plan winners stand with BEP executive director Lee Rennick and State Farm VP Jeff Shay. Students pictured left-right: Madison McGill, Megan Starling, Kory Cooke, and Austen George.
State Farm donated $25,000 to the Heart of Tennessee Chapter on Thursday, March 10th to help fund the brand new Disaster Operations Center for the new Red Cross building located at 501 Memorial Drive in Murfreesboro, TN. The new Disaster Operations Center will help the local Red Cross to increase preparedness efforts and improve disaster response time following an emergency in Middle Tennessee.
Disaster Operations Center
The new DOC will serve as the nerve center and centralized communications hub for Red Cross disaster services. Here, highly trained Red Cross staff and volunteers will direct relief operations for the seven counties we serve. The positive and continuous impact of this Disaster Operations Center for the citizens the Chapter serves are enormous. The most noticeable benefits include: Faster, More Effective Disaster Relief, Quicker Communication Regarding the Scope of Disasters, Better Coordination with Emergency Responders, Greater Leverage of Homeland Security Resources & Faster Economic Recovery.
Photo attached**As pictured - L to R: Kelly Lyons, Roy Boyd, Deborah Thompson, Greg King, Jeff Shay, Geralyn McQuary
Solving mysteries has never been so much fun. Especially if you're Chloe Allen, Alexa Stroh, Zachary Boisjoly, Noah Waldron and Mia Williams.
These five middle school students were the winners of the 2010 State Farm Summer Business Camp business plan competition for their coffee shop business idea, Dough and Joe. Each student received a laptop computer and printer as their grand prize.
The students won out of the camps 39 middle school junior gumshoes who learned to unravel the mysteries of the business world during the two-week camp held July 5th-16th.
Funded by State Farm and administered by the Business Education Partnership Foundation, the camp taught students how to become entrepreneurs by creating their own business concepts in teams. At the end of the two weeks, the students presented their team business plans to a panel of judges, who questioned and evaluated the potential viability of the proposals.
Like all mysteries, the students learned that business is not for the faint of heart.
The middle school students learn in two weeks what many college students take one to two years to learn in their courses, said BEP executive director Lee Rennick. Because of all the information we give them, they have to process quickly and figure out how to use the information to write up a viable business plan.
Students learned their clues to solving business from leaders all over Rutherford County. Volunteers from State Farm led workshops on decision making, time management, sales techniques, finances and presentation skills. Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, JoZoara Coffee Shop, Julias Bakery, Barnes and Noble, World Outreach Church, Linebaugh Library, Smyrna Airport Authority, Old Fort Park Golf Club, MidSouth Bank, MTSU News and Public Affairs, Nissan, State Farm, and other businesses coached students on creating financial, marketing and human resource plans, as well as developing a code of ethics and mission and vision statements. Students also toured a variety of establishments to learn how business models differed in management, production, and service methods.
Its a strenuous time for the students, but it is remarkable what they can accomplish, said Rennick. We are grateful to State Farm and the business community for making this camp possible. Their investment is preparing students to be future business leaders in a powerful way.
For more information on this and the BEP's other programs, visit the BEP website at www.rutherfordbep.org.
Picture Caption: State Farm Summer Business Camp business plan winners pictured left-right: Alexa Stroh (Siegel Middle), Chloe Allen (Thurman Francis Arts Academy), Mia Williams (Central Middle), Zachary Boisjoly (Blackman Middle), and Noah Waldron (McFadden School of Excellence) pose with their grand prize computers and printers.
Murfreesboro, TN - State Farm employees recently organized a special day of activities for the children at Camp Ability, a Christian summer day camp for children with special needs.
The State Farm volunteers helped the children to make medical badges listing their contact and medical information. The volunteers also set up an obstacle course outside for the children to maneuver through.
“This was such a blessing to be a part of,” said State Farm employee, Tonya McClung.
June is Good Neighbor Service Month at State Farm and employees are asked to volunteer in the community to help make it stronger and safer. Tabetha Lorance of State Farm was the project leader and organized the day to help bring awareness to the day camp that is a program of Special Kids, a local nonprofit serving children with special needs.
“I have a son who attends Special Kids,” said Lorance. “And I think that so many people who have children with special needs don’t know that they have a place like Camp Ability to send their children.”
Camp Ability has served 35 children in its first session starting in June. The camp is located at North Blvd. Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, and camper slots are still available for the second session running from July 6-30. Camp hours are from 8:30 a.m. through 3 p.m., and the cost per week is $100. For more information about registering your child, contact Sheri Weber at 615.890.1003 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Special Kids is a Christian-based therapeutic rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Middle Tennessee, providing medical and rehabilitative care for children with special needs. Since 1998, Special Kids has served more than 1,800 families in 11 counties. For more information on Special Kids, please go to www.specialkids-tn.com.
2. Photo - State Farm Group, State Farm employees, Camp Ability counselors and Camp Ability campers
3. Photo - Camp Children, Two Camp Ability campers enjoying the State Farm safety day
