Jackson, Tennessee – 2019

The City of Jackson will receive sealed Requests for City Court Furniture & No Trac Filing bids until October 23, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the Purchasing Department at City Hall. Complete information can be found here: City of Jackson Bid Information.

The City of Jackson will receive sealed Requests for Proposals for Long Term Disability until October 16, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the Purchasing Department at City Hall. Complete information can be found here: City of Jackson Bid information.

Photo - from left to right: Tennessee Commissioner of Economic & Community Development Bob Rolfe, Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Ingram Content Group Chairman John R. Ingram, City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, Ingram Content Group CEO Shawn Morin.

Lightning Source LLC, global print-on-demand leader, celebrated the opening of its 8th worldwide facility in Jackson, TN Wednesday. Lightning Source, a part of Ingram Content Group, is investing $22 million and will create nearly 150 jobs in Madison County over the next three years – 80 of which have already been filled.

Ingram expanded its presence in Jackson to include new print-on-demand operations alongside the existing distribution center located at 193 Edwards Drive in Jackson. The facility is Lightning Source’s 5th location in the U.S. and 8th worldwide.

“The strength of Tennessee’s economy is built on our existing businesses, and I’m pleased to see Lightning Source expand with this new operation in Jackson. I look forward to the many ways Lightning Source’s new plant will spark economic growth in West Tennessee” said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.

“We are a homegrown, Tennessee company with deep roots here. Our presence in Jackson has been an important part of that. From the day we acquired operations in Jackson in 2016 to today, we’ve found the community welcoming and the workforce outstanding, said Shawn Morin, President & CEO of Ingram Content Group. “As our global business has grown and we were looking to expand, it was an easy decision to reinvest in our presence in the State of Tennessee and for Jackson to be an important part of that.”

Headquartered in La Vergne, TN, Lightning Source is one of the world’s leading print-on-demand providers, delivering content to customers around the globe. The new Lightning Source print facility will help serve the existing distribution center run by Ingram Publisher Services,also a part of Ingram Content Group.

Lightning Source has millions of titles in its catalog with thousands of publisher partners worldwide.

U.S. Lightning Source locations include La Vergne, TN, Fresno, CA, Fairfield, OH, Breinigsville, PA, and now, Jackson, TN. Overseas, Lightning Source is located in Milton Keynes, U.K. and Melbourne, Australia, has a joint venture with Hachette Livre in Maurepas, France, and has 9 other Global Connect POD relationships.

With the new Jackson facility, Ingram Content Group employs more than 2,000 in Tennessee and 4,000 employees worldwide.

About Ingram | www.ingramcontent.com The world is reading and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, VitalSource Technologies LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, and Tennessee Book Company LLC.

Lightning Source has millions of titles in its catalog with thousands of publisher partners worldwide.

With the new Jackson facility, Ingram Content Group employs more than 2,000 in Tennessee and 4,000 employees worldwide.

The City of Jackson will receive sealed bids for an HVAC System on the third floor of City Hall, 101 E Main St, Jackson, TN 38301. Complete information can be found here: City Hall, third floor HVAC bid information FJ 3.0 logo
Jackson Chamber, along with key leaders in the community is working on its five-year goals regarding the chamber’s mission for the city of Jackson and how to better align services with its stakeholders.
To gather information and content for this plan, the chamber is seeking information from the community with an online survey that is available to the public. The survey, being conducted by VisionFirst Advisors, is part of an overall organizational assessment.
In order to be successful, it is important for the Jackson Chamber to hear from the community. The 10 - minute survey gives the public the opportunity to provide feedback on its satisfaction with and the overall initiatives of the Jackson Chamber.
Participants will also have an opportunity to win a $100 gift card to use at a Jackson Chamber member of their choice. Survey information will remain private and confidential, as VisionFirst will provide names for a random drawing separately to the Jackson Chamber.

For questions, feel free to connect with Jackson Chamber Chief Operating Officer/General Council Ryan Porter by email or by calling 731-423-2200. Venture TheCO's Venture Mobile Lab will be on-site to board and explore!

NASHVILLE – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are on board the Rural Strong Tennessee Bus and the Tour is coming your way. On September 26, 2019, the Rural Strong Bus Tour is making a stop in Jackson, Tennessee.

During the stop in Jackson, the SBA and USDA will be providing information to rural entrepreneurs on how the SBA, USDA, the State of Tennessee, and multiple state-wide partners extend services to assist entrepreneurs with starting, growing, and expanding their small businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to board and explore the Venture Mobile Lab. This experience will allow small businesses to be inspired and become equipped with the tools needed to take their ventures to the next level.

In April 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order promoting agriculture and rural prosperity through an Interagency Task Force. In support of that, the SBA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the USDA that commits to a deeper collaboration and coordination of the agencies’ resources. The SBA is working to increase access to capital, improve opportunities for public and private investments in rural America, and help rural businesses export products around the world. The effort aims to achieve the President’s vision of a rural America with world-class resources and the tools and support necessary to build robust, sustainable communities.

WHERE: The Co

541 Wiley Parker Road

Jackson, TN 38305

WHEN: September 26, 2019

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST

WHY: To assist rural entrepreneurs of Tennessee in starting and growing their small businesses, creating jobs, growing the Tennessee economy, and creating small businesses that will last for generations yet to come.

The event is free, but registration is required. Register here.

Scott Beard was named Jackson Market Executive.

Regions Bank recently announced Scott Beard, Commercial Relationship Manager for Regions, has been elevated to serve as Market Executive for the bank in Jackson and surrounding West Tennessee communities.

As Market Executive, Beard will work with colleagues and community members to identify opportunities for the bank to make a meaningful difference through volunteer service, nonprofit support, delivering financial education and more.

Beard will also continue in his role as Commercial Relationship Manager, leveraging his local experience and market insights to deliver financial services to area companies and employers, while expanding Regions’ client base. He succeeds James Dusenberry in the Market Executive role.

“Scott has a strong passion for excellence and making a difference in the lives of our customers and the communities we serve,” said David May, Regional Commercial Banking Director. “His expertise, combined with the experience of our entire Jackson team, will help Regions further strengthen its focus on this vibrant area. We are committed to the success of our communities and to developing new ways to serve.”

Beard first joined the company in 2000, serving in a variety of roles at Regions branches before his promotion to leadership in Regions’ Consumer Banking group. In 2014, following six years of serving in a business banking role at another company, Beard returned to Regions as a Commercial Relationship Manager. He is a two-time Regions Chairman’s Club Award recipient, an honor recognizing top company performers.

As Market Executive, Beard will also lead the strengths of Jackson associates in addressing the needs of individual customers. This approach to service, known as Regions360, empowers local bankers to develop holistic solutions customized for individual clients. Specifically, Regions360 fosters collaboration between all Regions business groups serving individual and business customers.

“Regions has the capability to combine industry expertise with personalized service, and that differentiates us in Jackson,” said Beard. “I am honored to lead the collaboration of our teams and am committed to building on Regions’ foundation of community engagement.”

Scott Beard earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Freed-Hardeman University. In 2009, he graduated from the Southeastern School of Commercial Lending at Vanderbilt University, having previously graduated from the program’s School of Banking.

Beard’s community involvement includes leadership positions with the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, where he currently serves as Executive Board Co-Treasurer and as a member of the Endowment Committee. Beard was the Carl Perkins Center 2018 Blue Suede Dinner and Auction Chair and the 2014 Circles of Hope Telethon Chair.

Beard served as president of the Jackson Exchange Club from 2014-2015. He was recognized by Leadership Jackson with the 2017 Harbart Alexander Award, honoring an alumnus who has demonstrated unending volunteer service in the community following graduation. Beard is a 2003 Leadership Jackson graduate.

About Regions Financial Corporation

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $128 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at Regions.com.

New Milan Supply Chain Solutions DC opening in October 2019. Reserve your space now by calling 731-431-4367.

MILAN Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of their distribution services in the Jackson TN market with a newly constructed facility, conveniently located with visibility from I-40. The new facility will include both corporate offices and a 200,000 square foot distribution center, with opportunity for on-site expansion. The new DC will be constructed to meet food grade compliance and will compliment MILAN’s existing footprint in Jackson consisting of a distribution center, truck and trailer maintenance shop and cross-dock facility. The Jackson site was a logical selection, which strategically places our entire MILAN team – corporate, operations, administration and transportation all housed in one location. The new location will serve as our Headquarters allowing for a more cohesive and transparent approach to servicing our customer.

“This new facility aligns with our strategic growth initiatives and enhances MILAN’s integrated service offering to our clients. This expansion will further solidify our footprint in the Tennessee market.” Kevin Charlebois, CEO.

About MILAN

MILAN Supply Chain Solutions is a leading provider of regional transportation services since 1969 in the southeast and mid-west area, headquartered in Milan, Tennessee. MILAN provides warehousing and distribution services integrated with truckload, dedicated and brokerage transportation services.

Photo from left to right includes Leigh Anne Bentley, Chief Marketing Officer; Karen Freeman, V.P. of Community Engagement; Trent Taylor, V.P. of Indirect Lending; Joel Wyatt, V.P. of Consumer Lending; and Kim Hawks, Electronic Payments Manager.

Leaders Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative based in Jackson, Tenn., is pleased to announce five leadership promotions within the credit union. Leigh Anne Bentley has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer, Karen Freeman to Vice President of Community Engagement, Trent Taylor to Vice President of Indirect Lending, Joel Wyatt to Vice President of Consumer Lending, and Kim Hawks to Electronic Payments Manager.

"These promotions reflect our company's commitment to excellence," noted Todd Swims, President and CEO of Leaders Credit Union. "We have built a reputation on great member relations and the highest standards of integrity, which requires that we recruit, retain, and recognize individuals for their leadership and contributions to our organization.”

Leigh Anne Bentley has been promoted from V.P. of Marketing to Chief Marketing Officer at Leaders. Bentley has acquired twenty years of marketing experience and has been with Leaders since the Fall of 2016. In that time, Bentley has grown and developed Leaders community presence, overseen business development, handled strategic marketing, media buying, digital strategy, and member engagement. She is married to Glenn Bentley and resides in Jackson, TN.

Karen Freeman has been promoted from Business Development Manager to V.P. of Community Engagement. Freeman has over 16 years of combined financial services experience specifically in the areas of bank marketing and business development. Freeman has been with Leaders since Jan. 2017 and has expanded and deepened Leaders relationships with Select Employee Groups and the community. She and her team take the credit union to the community and consistently deliver relevant financial solutions and customized educational courses to Leaders Select Employee Groups, organizations and members. She is married to Ryan Freeman and has two children.

Trent Taylor has been promoted from Indirect Program Manager to V.P. of Indirect Lending. Taylor started with Leaders in 2013 and has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. At Leaders, Taylor has managed and grown our Indirect Lending Program over the past six years and has a proven track record of success. He has taken the program from $28 Million in annual volume to over $100 million annually. He works with over fifty dealerships in the West TN market and helps members success through this indirect channel. It allows new members to recognize Leaders as a viable option for all their financial needs. He also manages Leaders Edge CUSO (Credit Union Service Organization) providing underwriting to other credit unions. There he works with another 150 dealerships in Tennessee and Kentucky and processes over a billion dollars in loan requests each year. He is married to Joanne Taylor and has two step-children and two grandchildren.

Joel Wyatt has been promoted from Director of Consumer lending to V.P. of Consumer Lending. Wyatt began with Leaders as a student in 2006 and full time in 2012. He has served as an accounting assistant, teller, member service representative, branch manager, data analyst, and director of consumer lending. With his longevity and breadth of knowledge in various areas of the credit union, he was a natural fit to take on this Vice President role. He has proven to elevate Leaders and provide the best consumer lending practices to support membership and help Leaders grow year over year. Wyatt is married to Katie Beth Wyatt and recently had their first baby.

Kim Hawks has been promoted from Electronic Funds Specialist to Electronic Payments Manager. Hawks has been with Leaders since 1995 and has 24 years of experience in the industry. She has served as a teller, collection manager, administrative assistant and in electronic funds transfer services. Hawks has proven to be a lifetime financial champion for the team at every level at Leaders. In this managerial position, Hawks will oversee all electronic transfer services, debit and credit card management and works to prevent fraud in all electronic channels. She has been married to Fred Hawks for 39 years and has one son.

“These financial champions are passionate team players who consistently work to advocate for our members and exceed expectations, all while growing our organization and expanding services,” said Swims.

Leaders employs around 150 financial champions and serves over 50,000 members. Leaders is the third-largest financial institution in Jackson and is locally and nationally recognized as a top-performing credit union. To learn more about Leaders, visit our website at leaderscu.com.

About Leaders Credit Union

Leaders Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative headquartered in Jackson, Tenn. Leaders was established in 1957 by five Jackson educators and has grown to over 50,000 members and eight branches across West Tenn. As one of the largest and most stable credit unions in the nation, Leaders exists to serve the needs of its members and lead the way on their behalf. Leaders was awarded the 2018 Best Place to Bank and Best Mortgage Service by Jackson Sun’s Readers’ Choice Award and the 2018 Best Place to Bank by the Bartlett Express. Leaders is an Equal Housing Lender and is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. For more information about Leaders Credit Union, visit their website.