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News, notes and ramblings from the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce
Suburban Living
Suburban Living is an exciting and informative publication produced by the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and distributed by the Commercial Appeal. You will find great stories about businesses, professionals and residents in our community that are working to make Northeast Shelby County a wonderful place to live and work! Distributed in March, June, September and December of each year, Suburban Living reaches 28,000 residents and is read by well over 60,000 people. All advertisements are 4-color and prices start at only $222. reserve your space in the next issue of Suburban Living today!
Bartlett Business Expo
Click here to download the application and sign up to participate in the 2012 Bartlett Business Expo.
The 2012 Bartlett Business Expo is fast approaching! As previous exhibitors at the Expo,
you already recognize the tremendous value of face-to-face interaction with customers and prospects—but here is some additional information on why you will definitely want your business at the 2012 event:
- The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) recently completed a landmark study evaluating current and anticipated changes in the marketing and sales landscape and how the use of exhibitions is evolving with these changes. One of the items identified in the study is that nearly all surveyed marketing executives, 99 percent, identified a unique value of exhibitions that is not provided by other marketing channels. The most popular value is the ‘ability to see a large number of prospects and customers over a short period of time,’ selected by 60 percent of executives.
- More than three-quarters (77%) of marketers say trade shows are “highly valuable” in helping them achieve their top sales priorities, according to results from the CEIR's “2011 Changing Environment of Exhibitions Study.” The study indicated that exhibitions help marketers realize their high-priority sales objectives, which include managing existing customer relationships, fostering relationships with prospects and generating leads. The study also found that 73% of marketers said trade shows help in realizing their marketing objectives, which include building brand awareness and promoting new and existing products.
The premier business exposition in Northeast Shelby County is the Bartlett Business Expo, which will take place on Thursday March 8, 2012 from 9:00AM-4:00PM. For the first time ever, the 2012 expo will feature an “Emerald Isle”—this is an entire corridor dedicated to energy-efficiency solution providers that can help residential and commercial consumers reduce their carbon footprint and SAVE MONEY, by implementing energy-efficient projects. Vendor booths are still available for an amazing value of only $385 for BACC member businesses. Your business can get face-to-face interaction with customers and prospects for mere pennies. Act now, and reserve your booth space by calling (901) 372-9457.
Or, view the floor plan and complete the application online by clicking here.
Golf Tournament--Vision 20/20 Economic Development Golf Tournament
With annual attendance of 150, which included prominent business leaders, the BACC annual Golf Tournament has already established itself as one of the area’s premier networking and business development events.
In 2012, this event will increase its reach and scope by revamping its focus as the VISION 2020 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Golf Tournament. The primary function of this tournament will be to support the economic development efforts of the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce with a particular emphasis on Life Science related initiatives. The tournament— played at prestigious Colonial Country Club, will support job creation, capital investment, legislative efforts and education—all geared toward the growth and prosperity of this community.
Your support of this event is an investment in your business, an investment in your community and an investment in your future! Secure your sponsorship TODAY.
Title Sponsorship--$10,000
- Premium listing and visibility on all marketing materials of event.
- 3 Golf Teams
- Tee Signage
- Fairway Signage
- Recognition at Awards banquet
- VIP Reception
Eagle Sponsorship--$5,000
- Listing on marketing materials of event.
- 2 Golf Teams
- Fairway Signage
- VIP Reception
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Birdie Sponsorship--$2,500
- Listing on marketing materials of event.
- 1 Golf Team
- Fairway Signage
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Launch Medical to Expand, Creating Jobs
Medical Device Manufacturer to Invest $4.8 Million, Create 40 New Jobs Over Five Years
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty today joined with officials from Shelby County to announce the decision by Launch Medical to expand in Bartlett, Tenn. The company will invest $4.8 million to fit out an existing building on Wolf Lake Road in Bartlett, creating 40 jobs during a five-year period to manufacture medical device prototypes.
“I’m pleased these technically-focused, good paying jobs are being created right here in our state,” Haslam said. “Launch Medical is helping us on our way to making Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs.” “We have an exceptional business climate in Tennessee, and existing industries continue to be one of our most valuable assets and effective champions for our state,” Hagerty said. “I appreciate Launch Medical’s continued and growing investment and the additional jobs that will be created for T ennesseans.”
Launch Medical is a medical device product development firm focused on assisting surgeon inventors to develop their ideas into marketable products. Founded in 2007, the company began as a medical device incubator, offering unique opportunities for surgeon inventors to develop new ideas for medical devices. In 2010, Launch Medical shifted from product development to the manufacturing market and partnered with Elite Medical to move forward as a strategic alliance to manufacture and distribute medical implants and instrumentation.
“Bartlett has been the perfect fit for our company,” Gary Stavrum, president, Launch Medical, said. “We thank state and local officials for making this expansion a reality and look forward to continual success in Shelby County.”
“This expansion is a testament to the growth this community is experiencing in the medical device industry,” Clay Banks, director of Economic Development, Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, said. “Over the past decade, Northeast Shelby County has emerged as Tennessee’s ‘Life Science Corridor’ and one of North America’s leading centers for innovation in medical device technology.”
Launch Medical to Expand in Shelby County
“Launch Medical’s expansion is great to see in this economy,” said Tracy Speake, managing partner, Paradigm Realty Advisors, LLC, whose company represented Launch Medical. “It’s a testament to the economic development professionals in Bartlett, Shelby County and the state of Tennessee.”
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies which help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. The department seeks to attract new corporate investment in Tennessee and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. To find out more, go to tn.gov/ecd.
Highlights of 2011
Learn how The Bartlett Area Chamber set the stage for 2012.
Economic and community development are always at the forefront of the Bartlett Area Chamber priorities, with 2011 being a fantastic year of growth and advancement. Always focusing on the future, our members made great strides with Vision 20/20, Team Green Zone and many other areas, and we're looking forward to a prosperous 2012.
Travel with the Chamber
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Travel with the Bartlett Chamber to the Amalfi Coast
A trip to the beautiful Amalfi Coast of Italy provides you with the answer to “What’s your pleasure?” Whether its culture, gastronomic delights cutting edge-design, luxury and elegance, or just soaking up the atmosphere and doing nothing, this is the country for all who truly love life and living. It is little wonder that this bright Italian jewel is one of the world’s best loved travel destinations. The Amalfi Coast has so many treasures to experience and discover: from the Cathedral of Amalfi, to the villas in Ravello and the numerous churches built during the historical period of Amalfi’s Republic.
