“Chamber membership provides local business owners many opportunities to better themselves and promote their businesses,” Cheryl Dunson, vice president of marketing for Santek Environmental, says. “The Chamber Coffees are excellent networking events, while the ongoing seminars and educational courses empower and equip business owners to reach their full potential.”

Dunson, who also chairs the Chamber’s Membership Development division, continued, “The Chamber’s monthly newsletter presents the latest in economic news and legislative events that can impact my business. And the Chamber’s strong relationships with the community’s school systems provide my company, and other companies, an opportunity to give back to our community’s youth and educators. These new members can benefit from opportunities like this and from the networking opportunities that help us all to grow our businesses.”

The Chamber’s board of directors approves new members at their regular monthly meetings.

Other new members for 2008 include Electric Motor Sales & Supply Inc., Electrical Supplies; EMJ Corporation, Contractors—Commercial/Industrial/Residential; Enhanced Living Systems LLC, Video/Audio Sales & Installation; Medical Claims & Billing Service, Medical Billing; Miza Foods Inc dba Little Caesars, Restaurants; Morris Vineyard & Tennessee Mountain View Winery LLC, Winery; Personal Care Choices, Home Health Services; and

Also joining the Chamber last fall are these businesses: Ramada Limited, Lodging; Relics LLC, Antiques & Collectibles; Sequoyah Limited LLC, Contractors—Commercial/Industrial/Residential; Southern Smokehouse, Restaurants; Travel Inn, Lodging; and Walgreens, Pharmacies.

The mission of the Chamber of Commerce is the business development of its members, the economic growth of our region, and the highest quality of life for our community. For more information about the Chamber of Commerce or to become a Chamber member, call 472-6587.

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