Altra Federal Credit Union hosts inaugural Give Back Day October 8th
Altra Federal Credit Union
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will hold its inaugural Altra Gives Back Day on Monday, October 8th, 2018. All Altra offices and member contact center will be closed as employees participate in a variety of community volunteer activities.
“Altra strives to make an impact in each of the communities we serve and one way that we achieve that is employee volunteerism,” said Altra President and Chief Executive Officer, Jack Peplinski. “This year we wanted to make a large impact and a day of service does just that.”
Altra Federal Credit Union “Altra Gives Back Day” is set for Monday, October 8th.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce October 2018 Events
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of October.
The Chamber’s Business Before Hours will be held on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 from 7:00am-9:00am. The event is hosted by Sam’s Club at 3315 Guthrie Highway. This networking event is offered at no cost to Chamber members.
Waterdogs Scuba becomes Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certified
Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP)
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP) held a green ribbon cutting on Monday, September 24th, 2018 for the newest certified organization, Waterdogs Scuba and Safety.
The ceremony was attended by Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Melinda Shepard of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce, David Graham Director of Bi-County Solid Waste, CMCGCP Steering Committee member Rose Melton (Altra Federal Credit Union), CMCGCP Steering Committee member Doug Jones (Montgomery County), and CMCGCP Manager Carlye Sommers.
(L to R) Doug Jones, Carlye Sommers, Mayor Jim Durrett, Steve Wagner, Glenda Stout, Cecil Stout, Ben Gaballa, David Graham, Rich Holladay, Rose Melton, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Melinda Shepard.
Clarksville’s Trane company welcomed into TDEC’s Green Star Partnership
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
Clarksville, TN – Trane®, a leading provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand®, is the latest inductee into the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Green Star Partnership for exemplary environmental actions in manufacturing at the company’s Clarksville facility.
The facility in Clarksville was built in 1958 and has expanded over the years to include 1.2 million sq. ft. of production and warehouse space. The plant is located on approximately 110 acres in the heart of Clarksville.
Griffis Team of Exit Realty Screamin’ Eagle becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP)
Montgomery County, TN – The Griffis Team of Exit Realty Screamin’ Eagle is the latest organization to join the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP).
A green ribbon cutting was held in their honor on the morning of Tuesday, August 21st, 2018. City of Clarksville Chief of Staff Heather Fleming, CMCGCP Steering Committee member Rose Melton (Altra Federal Credit Union), CMCGCP Steering Committee member Bill Harpel (City of Clarksville), and CMCGCP Manager Carlye Sommers attended the ceremony.
(L to R) Vivian Bennardo, Rhonda Knight, Michaela Griffis, Amanda Griffis, Wanda Sivis, Stacy Morrison, Makenzie Griffis, Bill Harpel, Heather Fleming, Rose Melton.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Banquet set for September 20th
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program
Montgomery County, TN – Tickets are on sale now for the 2018 Green Certification Banquet. Come enjoy a night dedicated to environmental stewardship and all things green. The banquet will be held Thursday, September 20th, 2018 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Doors open at 5:30pm and the evening’s festivities will begin promptly at 6:00pm.
Sara Holloway Cox, Healthy Development Coordinator for the Tennessee Department of Health, will present “How Sustainability Impacts Personal and Community Health”. Attendees will also hear from Rebeckah Dopp, of ERS, who will discuss e-waste recycling in Middle Tennessee and Red Knight Distribution will show how Styrofoam is transformed into something totally new.
2018 Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Banquet to be held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on September 20th.
Old Glory Distilling Company creates Spirits as well as Seasonal Events
Old Glory Distilling Company
Clarksville, TN – When Old Glory Distilling Company opened its doors in Clarksville in November 2016, the community didn’t realize a beautiful venue and tons of new events were part of the deal.
The 23,000 square foot facility includes a 7,000 sq. ft. multi-level event space that is privately booked most weekends for weddings and receptions, along with Distillery seasonal events like Dueling Pianos and a Craftsmen’s Fair. But, it’s also played host to community events like the Go Commando Half Marathon, the Customs House Museum’s Flying High, and the inaugural Bacon & Bourbon Festival planned for August 24th, 2018.
Old Glory Distilling Company
Visit Clarksville Board Names Officers; Two New Members
Visit Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The Visit Clarksville board of directors announces that Tom Kane has been named chairman for the 2018-19 year, which began July 1st, 2018.
Kane is president and CEO or Fortera Credit Union, a position he has held for six years. Kane is originally from Wisconsin, but has worked in financial services in numerous locations across the country for 25 years. He also served as chairman of the Aspire Clarksville Foundation in 2016-17.
(left) Jerry Allbert with (right) Tom Kane.
Clarksville Advance Financial Locations Support the Patriot Foundation
Advance Financial
Clarksville, TN – As part of its commitment to give back to the communities it serves, leading financial technology company Advance Financial’s philanthropic arm, the Advance Financial Foundation, has concluded a three-year partnership with the Patriot Foundation, collecting $13,715 in donations.
Advance Financials in Clarksville have donated more than $13,000 over the last three years to the Patriot Foundation.
Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of May 29th, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Next week, a number of important economic data reports will arrive, but the focus is expected to be on the May employment figures. Recent labor market data suggest that the tight job market has grown tighter still.
Over the next several months, the pace of job growth is expected to be restrained by a lack of qualified workers. The unemployment rate is likely to remain low (it was 3.9% in April).
Frazier Allen
