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2024 Imagination Dinner

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on . Posted in Chamber Blog, Chamber Key Events, Uncategorized.

We had a magical evening at the 17th Annual Imagination Dinner held last night at the Farm Bureau Exposition Center. Thank you to everyone who joined us in making a difference for children in our community by supporting our cause. Your contributions will go a long way by providing the gift of free books to children from birth until 5 years old.

We loved seeing the creativity unfold as guests selected their group theme, decorated their tables and dressed accordingly. Themes ranged from the Magic School Bus to One Hunrded and One Dalmations.

Each group selected one person to be their “Wacky Waiter” for the evening. Their antics and dedication earned tips for everything, from silverware to drink refills, all in the spirit of fundraising & fun. This year, we added an extra layer of fun to the Wacky Waiter format: a competition where the waiter with the most tips was awarded a trophy. It is easy to spot the winner in these pictures!

The evening would not have been complete without our live & silent autions. Thank you to everyone who contributed, placed bids and helped make the auctions a success. Some of our featured auction items were a 4 Night Stay to Runaway on 30A donated by Kenny Sallis & Kellie Sallis, delicious cheesecake made by Judge Barry Tatum, and Dinner for 6 from Wildberry Cafe & Catering.

Presenting Sponsor: The Hankins Foundation

I Am a Rainbow Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Lebanon, TN

The Snowy Day Sponsors:

Thank you for Table Donations:

  • Buckeye Drugs, Cory McDonald
  • DeJeay Woods, Education Division Vice-Chair
  • Ian Isbell, Realtor/Broker
  • Edwina Reeder

Thank you to Table Sponsors:

The Oasis Healing Lounge and Hair Studio Ribbon Cutting

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April French, owner of The Oasis Healing Lounge and Hair Studio, hosted a Ribbon Cutting at her new hair studio. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

The Oasis was created to help people feel comfortable and confident within themselves. This is a place to help heal their personal insecurities and to find inner peace within the soul or just a place where you can go to be alone to escape everyday life for a while. The Oasis is the ONLY SCALP SPA in Wilson County!

Pictured with The Oasis owner April French, is her mother-in-law, Chamber Ambassadors, and Chamber President & CEO Melanie Minter.

Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Lyn Williams, Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Member Visit: The Faith Store

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We had the pleasure of visiting The Faith Store. This business is such an amazing addition to our community. Their mission is to support survivors and those at risk of human trafficking, deep poverty and addiction by providing a marketplace for their creations. Every product has a story. Every purchase makes an impact!

The Faith Store is located at 1633 W. Main Street #1100, Lebanon, TN

ExtensisHR Business After Hours

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Sherrye A Clem of Extensis HR hosted a wonderful Business After Hours at the Chamber Office on April 4, 2024. We had a wonderful group of Chamber members who attended the event.

Thank you to Life Between The Lakes for donating a 1/4 Page ad as a door prize. Winner – Chris Rittenberry, Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Congratulations to Pat Robertson for winning Sherrye’s door prize – a giftcard to Town Square Social.

We had several new Chamber Members who attended the event: Jillian Souza of Architecture Apothecary, Two Bronze Dogs owner Derry Graham Malson, David L. Bedell, and Thompson Machinery.

Hot Spring Spas of Music City was drawn out of the Chamber Pot, but unfortunately you have to be present to win! The total just went up another $25 ($375)!

Business Before & After Hours: Held monthly on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays, these networking events provide a relaxed way for members of the Chamber to connect with one another. Member organizations may host these events, which bring together an average of 50-100 people, to showcase their facilities. New members are introduced and may give a brief commercial about their business.

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Nashville Super Speedway hosts Sports Council

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Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Sports Council Division, chaired by Phillip Vance, held their monthly meeting April 3 for lunch at Nashville Superspeedway. Thank you to our Board Member & NSS Senior Vice President Matt Greci for hosting the lunch.

Sports Council will host the upcoming 15th Annual Two Rivers Ford Open Bass Tournament on April 13.

NSS will recognize the Chamber at the upcoming 2024 Ally400 in June.

TriStar Summit Medical Surgery Center Ribbon Cutting

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TriStar Summit Medical Surgery Center hosted a Ribbon Cutting on March 28. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

TriStar Summit Surgery Center is a new multi-specialty surgery center strategically built to address the growing healthcare needs in Wilson County. The facility specializes in same-day outpatient surgical procedures.

Pictured with TriStar Summit CEO, Daphne David, is Heather Stafford, Chief Nursing Officer and Chamber Board Member; Frank Kurzynske, MD; Jonathan P. Cornelius, MD; and representatives from the TriStar Summit staff. Randall Hutto, Wilson County Mayor, City of Lebanon, TN Mayor Rick Bell, and Phil Ponder – local artist & former councilman were present. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, Chamber Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.

TriStar Summit Surgery Center is located near Hartmann Drive at 125 Willard Hagan Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087

Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Lyn Williams, Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Teacher Visit: The Science of Reading

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Jamie Wallmark, a teacher at Jones Brummett Elementary, was awarded a grant through the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce’s Business & Education Coalition. Chamber President & CEO Melanie Minter and Education Division Vice-Chair DeJeay Woods visited Wallmark to see the impact of her project on her students. With the funds received from her grant, Wallmark was able to purchase a set of decodable reader books for her students.

“Students come to school each year on varying reading and phonics levels. Our job as teachers is to teach students to read and read fluently. This must be done before we can teach reading comprehension. This is a huge task when every student is on a different level when it comes to their reading skills. Every student deserves to learn how to read and to read fluently,” Wallmark stated.

These decodable reader book sets consist of nine different stages of phonics instruction and sounds that include: short vowels, consonant blends, digraphs, long vowels, word-ending spellings, r-controlled vowels, vowel teams, diphthongs, and advanced spelling patterns. Each skill has multiple sets, and six books come with each skill. These books are based on the science of reading and seek to grow students’ reading skills by teaching the students how to decode words.

“The science of reading is quickly becoming the way we teach students how to read. It is a research-based, effective way to teach students how to read by using phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding skills, and sounding out words based on spelling patterns,” she said, “Gone are the days of teaching students how to guess the words by using picture clues, guessing based on the first sound, and just memorizing words. Instead, researchers have discovered the importance of a scientific approach to reading in which students learn to read by learning the ‘sounds first’.”

Mitchel Bone of Wilson County Chevrolet – Buick – GMC, a Taste of Wilson County Sponsor, is also pictured on the visit. Taste of Wilson County proceeds fund the annual Teacher Grant Extra Mile Educator program.

Teacher Visit: Spanish Classroom Library

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The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, through its Business & Education Coalition, continues the tradition of supporting the efforts of teachers in the classroom. Chamber President & CEO Melanie Minter and Education Division Vice-Chair DeJeay Woods visited a Watertown High School grant recipient, Jennifer Rodriguez, to see her project in action. With the funds received from her grant, Rodriguez, a Spanish teacher, established a multi-level “Spanish Library” in her classroom.

All students studying Spanish now participate in a daily reading routine. Rodriguez has taught her students how to quickly and accurately choose a book that is appropriate to their individual level through a speed dating process for books. Upon completion of a book, students have an opportunity to rate the book on a classroom display so that classmates can decide if they would like to read the book.

The reading activity will start off slowly. Over time, students will build up their stamina. The ultimate goal is to read for 15 minutes in honors classes and 10 minutes in standard classes.

Chamber Visits Bloom Yoga

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We’ve been keeping a secret! Two of our powerhouse members have merged to create one unified yoga destination. Help us congratulate Veneshia Yoga & Bloom Yoga Studio on this milestone. They will be operating together under the Bloom Yoga name.

Bloom Yoga & Natural Health Community hosts a variety of events and sacred circles with the intention to bring everyone together. One of the softest ways to heal and bloom is through community. They want to inspire everyone who walks through their doors to lean into helping each other, relating to those who have been where we have, and learning from those who haven’t. The Bloom Yoga mission is to make these healing modalities accessible for all to experience their benefits in a safe space. They want to give you an opportunity to connect and heal together with the support it requires. They are here to grow along with you, and to embrace each other with unconditional love, open hearts and acceptance, always.

Bloom Yoga is located at 440 Park Ave C, Lebanon, TN 37087

Hallmark Homecare Ribbon Cutting

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Hallmark Homecare NES Nashville hosted a Ribbon Cutting on March 21. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

As your Liaison, Hallmark Homecare facilitates a direct-hire relationship with independent caregivers who have the skills, credentials and experience that match your care needs.

“We realized being part of this company would allow us to stay connected to our community and continue helping families, which is a passion of ours. The heart of Hallmark Homecare is to provide safe and affordable in-home care so seniors and their family members can have peace of mind,” stated Jenelle Baily, owner of Hallmark Homecare’s local office.

Caregivers are fully vetted including background checks, professional reference and employment verifications. You make all the decisions regarding your care including the caregiver you select, the rate of pay, the hours of service and scope of care.

Pictured with Hallmark Homecare owners Brandon and Jenelle Baily is Director Melissa Miles friends, family & staff. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, Chamber Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.

Hallmark Homecare services the Wilson County area, as well as North and South Nashville

Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Lyn Williams, Edward Jones Financial Advisor

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