Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership

Chamber Confidential

www.metrochamber.com
 June 16, 2006

Volume 3, Number 12 
Department Updates

Business Relocation Assistance Program, click here.

Commercial Real Estate Investment Information, click here.

MEDA

Upcoming events and Membership news, click here.

Hurricane Katrina Relief Information, click here.

2006 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.
 

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 2006 Executive Committee & Board of Directors

Special Thanks to our Diamond Level Investors

    Platinum Level Investor

Top Five Keywords Searched for the Week:

    1.  Employment
2.  Real Estate
3.  Entertainment
4.  Lodging
5.  Education

 
 
Healthy Jackson Update

  Tyler Lott Armstrong, Executive Vice President

HealthyJackson: Taking steps to a healthier community

Chronic diseases - long-lasting illnesses or conditions, such as heart disease, asthma, mental illness, cancer, and diabetes – are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.  In Hinds County, nearly 100,000 people suffer from at least one chronic disease. 

But it doesn’t have to be that way.  Taking control of your health through a healthy diet and regular exercise can prevent or delay the onset of most chronic diseases and reduce the effects of depression.   

The program is called HealthyJackson, and its mission is to reduce the burden of chronic disease on the Jackson community by educating the people of Jackson about key health and wellness tools.

On Tuesday, June 20th, at 4:30 p.m. the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership will be hosting the “Be Healthy at Work” kickoff.  This event is designed to educate business leaders on ways to reduce employee down time and fatigue, through programs designed for the work place.  Remember, that both physical and mental health are crucial in the workplace. 

 By visiting the user-friendly Web site, www.HealthyJackson.org, residents can track their progress towards eating and exercise goals, use a free health assessment tool to understand their health and risk factors for chronic disease, and find out about local health screenings, nutrition, and fitness events in the Jackson area.

Call the toll-free number 1-866-HLTHJX (1-866-458-4959) to order a free HealthyJackson membership kit complete with fun ideas for fitness, nutrition, and healthy living.  These kits can also be ordered online. 

Please join us next Tuesday the 20th, 4:30 p.m. at the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership , 201 South President Street.  Let’s join the fight for a healthier Jackson by becoming a member of HealthyJackson today! 

 Regional Employers Council To Meet on June 27, 2006

This is your invitation to participate in the activities of the Regional Employer’s Council.

During the Chamber’s recent strategic planning process, it was recommended that the former Area Employers Council be upgraded and open to all interested chamber members instead of being limited to upper level investors. Stony Thomas of Nissan America will be serving as the chairman of the newly organized council, which will be called the Regional Employer’s Council.

The first meeting of the new Regional Employer’s Council has been scheduled

for 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, June 27, in the Alvis T. Hunt Community Development Room of the MetroJackson Chamber. A light lunch will be served.

The Regional Employer’s Council will focus on issues that affect the employer’s bottom line, including workforce development and many other concerns. The agenda for the organizational meeting on June 27 will include brief reports on 2006 legislation dealing with firearms in employee vehicles and the liability of employing off-duty police officers.  Other topics will be violence prevention in the workplace, funding for workforce training, sharing of common employer concerns, and discussion of future program topics.

Please RSVP to lslater@metrochamber.com by Thursday, June 22.

Battle of the Banks

WE NEED YOU!

The MetroJackson Chamber will be kicking off a 3-day campaign blitz - "Battle of the Banks" beginning Tuesday, June 27th and ending at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29th. 

We are asking that all metro area banks that participated in the 2005 "Bowl Championship Series" put a team together and assist us in signing up some new members during this time.  Our goal is to recruit 100 new members during this "blitz!"  We will be offering some GREAT incentives for prospective members, plus we will be recognizing the TOP corporate team and the TOP 3 volunteers!  We had over 150 volunteers that participated last year and did an outstanding job! 

Please contact Debi Green, Membership Consultant at 601-948-7575, or email at djackson@metrochamber.com to let her know if your bank will participate in this 3-day blitz. 

Thank you for your support of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership .  We appreciate YOU!

Chamber Spotlight

The Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership would like to extend special congratulations to all of the officers who received recognition during the Law Enforcement Appreciation Ceremony held this past month.  We greatly thank you for all you do for our metro community through your leadership, kindness, and support.

   

   

For More Information on the latest Employer Rebate Program, please click here.

Professional Business Savvy Workshop Available for Chamber Members.  Please click here.

Discover Mississippi Expo
July 22, 2006
MS Trade Mart
Jackson, MS

Showcase of over 100 of our state's best attractions, travel destinations, sports & recreation programs, teams, fitness providers, and local hot spots.

The "Discover Mississippi Expo" will also feature products and services for newcomers including real estate, rentals, financial planning, banking, cable & satellite tv, newspaper, utilities, museums, parks and more.

Booth space still available!  For more information, please call (601) 540-6467 or visit www.DiscoverMS.com.
 

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