Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership

Chamber Confidential

www.metrochamber.com
 May 31, 2005

Volume 2, Number 19 
Department Updates

C.A.R.E. Awards Nominations Forms available on-line!  Click here.

Upcoming events and Membership news, click here.

2005 Major Events! Click here to view the current schedule.

ChamberPlus, Inc. news, click here.

Governmental Relations news, click here.

Workforce Development news, click here.

Economic Development news, click here.

Community Development news, click here.

Leadership Jackson news, click here.

Updated list of new members, click here.

New Photo Gallery Pictures, click here.

Did you know that the Chamber could save you money on Office Products? Click here to find out how!

Receiving bad checks?  Click here to find out how the chamber can save your business time and money on check recovery!

Click here to view the 2005 Executive Committee & Board of Directors

Special Thanks to our Diamond Level Investors

    Platinum Level Investor

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Memo from President Duane O'Neill

MEMORIAL DAY COMES AND GOES, BUT IS NOT FORGOTTEN

Many times after a Holiday weekend, we get immediately back  into our daily routine of life.  As in the past, Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer.  It’s a busy time and usually that means the three day weekend has come and gone-but not this year.  Actually this holiday has had a special significance for many people for many years.  Unfortunately, its significance is most felt by those who have experienced the sacrifice that this Holiday observes. This year is no exception. 

Sunday’s Clarion-Ledger ran a two-page tribute to those who have given the supreme sacrifice while serving in the Middle East to preserve our freedom.  Just last week, four soldiers lost their lives on May 23rd in an incident near Haswa, Iraq.  The families of these young men are experiencing a pain beyond my imagination.  However, this war is not just about Iraq, or Afghanistan.  Our men and women are in that distant land to protect the freedom you and I enjoy right here in Mississippi.  It is a freedom that we too often take for granted.

My thoughts today are not only on those that made the supreme sacrifice, but all those who have served.  I think of fellow businessman Kenny Windham and Jackson City Councilman Marshand Crisler, who are among those that have left the comfortable surroundings of our Metro area and served our country in Iraq.  Needless to say I think of young men like Matt Briggs of Brandon, and my son Steven O’Neill who are with the 1st of the 25th Infantry Division in Mosal.  They, like those that have gone before them in this war, or Korea, or Vietnam, or the World Wars of the twentieth century, are very special persons.

Yes, this Tuesday morning after a holiday weekend is still very sober.  Reflecting on the service and sacrifice of these heroes truly puts life in perspective.  If I ever complain about going to another humdrum meeting, or anguish over the necessity of attending another evening reception, I will be ashamed of myself when I remember what these "true heroes" did/and continue to do for me and you each and everyday that we live in this Free and Wonderful United States of America.  Say a prayer for each of these Heroes.
ChamberPlus, Inc. Update                          

Niki Carr Lowery, Executive Director

CHAMBERPLUS / BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF MISSISSIPPI HEALTH INSURANCE

“Finally, affordable benefits for small business” is not just the company slogan, it is what companies throughout Mississippi have been exclaiming after finding out about ChamberPlus.  Established in 1996 to give the small business a big business discount on quality health plans, ChamberPlus is a dream come true for its 1400 participating companies and 19,000 employees and dependents.

ChamberPlus is a subsidiary of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership .  We have a partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi allowing us to offer small businesses around Mississippi discounted health insurance.  Dental and life products are also available to these small businesses. 

54 Chambers of Commerce have affiliated with ChamberPlus around Mississippi.  We are very excited about these relationships and continue to work together to provide the small businesses with affordable health insurance.  Our goal of supporting small businesses in the state is being attained. 

CHAMBERPLUS AFFINITY PROGRAMS

F.A.R.S. Marketing is a check recovery program formed to help merchants, professionals and any organization that accepts checks to successfully recover those checks that are returned NSF or otherwise dishonored.  They will also collect any bank fees received during this time.  A $79 lifetime fee is all the business will incur and F.A.R.S. will do the rest. 

Discounted Office Products allows Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership members to save from 25-80% off the list price for the top 500 most frequently purchased office supplies.  There are several ways of placing your order to accommodate your style of business.  Office Products Plus will accept orders placed through their website, by fax, or telephone.  Call 601-898-2600 today to find out how your business can save on these exclusive products.

Please visit our website at www.chamberplus.org.  You may contact us at 601-948-7598, or by email at ncarr@metrochamber.com.

 

 

 

 

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