6/20/08
| In The News…….6/20/08 | ||
| July 02, 2008 | ||
CHAMBER WILL HOST SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING SERVICES The Chamber will host a Small Business Counseling Workshop, Tuesday, July 1st for anyone interested in starting a business. Gene Osekowsky, Small Business Specialist with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center will schedule one-hour appointments from 9:00a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. Topics will include personal considerations, business planning, and the components of a business plan, various options for financing, what lenders require and governmental requirements. To schedule a private appointment contact Beth Keaton at the Chamber 931-762-4911 or beth@selectlawrence.com . **************************************************************** VETERANS ADMINISTRATION FUNDRAISER On Tuesday, June 24 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. there will be a BBQ dinner fundraiser at Country Cottage, 469 Weakley Creek Road, Lawrenceburg. All proceeds from this year’s fundraiser will be donated to the VA for fuel and maintenance costs of their transportation van. A special presentation ceremony will be held on July 4th at Country Cottage, in honor of all our veterans. For additional information contact Mary Sue Troup, 931-766-0660. **************************************************************** EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE- FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT The Workforce Employer Outreach Committee (WEOC) will meet Wednesday, June 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tennessee Career Center, 702 Mahr Avenue, and Lawrenceburg. The topic of discussion will be Employment Law Update - Family Medical Leave Act. Guest Speaker will be Fred J Bissinger, Attorney, with Wimberly Lawson Seale Wright and Daves, PLLC. For additional information or to make reservations contact sharon.johnson@state.tn.us or Beth Keaton at beth@selectlawrence.com . **************************************************************** SAFETY COUNCIL MEETING The Lawrence County Safety Council will meet Wednesday, June 25, from 11:30 until 1:00 at STAR Physical Therapy, 2366 Springer Road, Lawrenceburg. Todd Didion, Industrial Specialist with STAR Physical therapy will present “Industrial Health-Injury Solutions.” Please RSVP to Becky Gustafson beckyg@starpt.org . **************************************************************** BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP COOK-OFF The Annual Tennessee State BBQ Cook-off Championship and 2008 Amateur Tailgate Cook-off will be held Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 at Rotary Park in Lawrenceburg. Top teams in our region compete for the officially sanctioned Kansas City Barbecue Society State Championship. Sponsored by the Lawrenceburg Kiwanis Club and several local businesses, cash and prizes valued at over $18,000 will be awarded. In addition to the pros, several contests are being held for the amateur outdoor chefs including Children’s Hotdog Championship, Backyard Cook’s Anything Goes and the Amateur Tailgate Cook-off Friday. Amateur entrants will also be judged on a combined score for chicken and ribs. Any Kiwanis Club member can get you or your business signed up for the amateur event. Make plans to be there and take in the sights, aromas and tastes of the State BBQ Championship. For additional information contact Carl Counce, 931-762-3399. | ||
1/05/07
| In The News…..1-5-07 | ||
| January 09, 2007 | ||