Knoxville Chamber - Ribbon Cuttings

Ribbon cuttings

	Image Matters Print & Copy Center celebrated its grand opening in February, 2010. Services include copying, printing, scanning, faxing, and wide format printing. The Copy Center is located at 3003 Sutherland Ave. in Knoxville. Pictured from Image Matters are J.D. Sullivan, Bob ovelace (owners), Beth Lovelace and Alice Widener, and they are joined by Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors and friends.
	ITT Technical Institute celebrated the grand opening if its new annex building in February, 2010. The annex is located across Technology Drive from the school and will give much needed room to the additional students ITT has enrolled. Jamie Carpenter, director, is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by ITT associates, friends, and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors.
	Pinnacle Financial Parters celebrated the grand opening of its Farragut location at 24 Brooklawn Street, 37934 in February. Pictured from left to right are: Jean Ann Carrigan, Knoxville Chamber Amabssador; Mike Edwards, Chamber president & CEO; Nathan Hunter, president of Pinnacle-Knoxville; Terry Massey, client services specialist; Diane Jones, office manager; Michelle Carr, financial advisorl Starlene Williams, service specialist; Davida Moore, service specialist; Alice Eads, Chamber Ambassador.
	The Slamdot Store grand opening and holiday open house was a huge success! Close to 100 people showed their support by visiting the Slamdot Store and checking out the new website products being offered. There was incredible feedback and positive response to the concept of a retail website store, and how they are making the first one come to life in downtown Knoxville. Slamdot looks forwards to a great 2010 with new website packages and designs, along with SlamCamps and hands-on web hosting support. Check them out today at www.slamdot.com or visit the store at 108 South Gay Street, 37902.
	Pinnacle Financial Partners celebrated the grand opening of its Fountain City location in November. Lisa Moyers, office manager, is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by Pinnacle executives, Knox County Commissioners, Knoxville Chamber executives, and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors.
	Health First Fitness celebrated its 10 year anniversary and grand re-opening in October. Colby Cox, son of owner Shane Cos, is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by Shane, Health First Fitness trainers, friends, family, and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors. Health First Fitness is located at 5213 Homberg Drive, 37919.
	SmartBank celebrated the grand opening of its new Knoxville location at 7827 Montvue Center Way in August. Chairman of the Board, Bill Carroll, is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by President & CEO, Billy Carroll (second from left), Senator Burchett, SmartBank directors and executives, Knox County representatives, and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors.
	Relax The Back celebrated the grand opening of its new Knoxville location in Turkey Creek in June. Pictured from left to right are: Tim Adkins, Knoxville Chamber Ambassador; Doug Minter, Knoxville Chamber; Rena Amerson, Ambassador; Shawn Massey, Relax The Back Store Manager; Dan Burks, Relax The Back Owner; Tona Burks, Relax The Back Owner; Steve Scott, Relax The Back Owner; Russ Jensen, Knoxville City Government-311; Daniel Monday, Ambassador; Jana Davison, Ambassador.
	Messer Construction celebrated the grand opening of its new 8,500 square foot office on Premier Park Road in June. Andy Lorenz, Vice President is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by Messer Senior Managers Doug Downey, Matt Chambers, and Mike Merida as well as other employees, friends, and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors.
	Country Inn & Suites celebrated the grand opening of its newest Knoxville location at 9137 Cross Park Drive in May. Bill Carroll with SmartBank is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by Shailesh Patel, owner; SmartBank executives; Knox County representatives; Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors; and honored guests.
	CSL Plasma celebrated the grand opening of its new laboratory in May. Peter Turner, President, with CSL Behring is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by CSL Plasma executives, Knoxville Chamber leadership and Ambassadors. Located in Corridor Park, CSL Plasma is one of the largest collectors of human plasma in the world and is dedicated to the collection of plasma for life-saving therapies. CSL Plasma operates collection centers throughout the United States and Germany; testing laboratories in Knoxville, TN, and Goettingen, DE and logistics centers in Indianapolis, IN and Schwalmstadt,DE.
	All Occasion Catering celebrated the opening of their new location including a small banquet facility at 922 Central Avenue in Knoxville. Neal and Susan Green, owners, are pictured in the center cutting the ribbon and are joined by their staff and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors.
	UT Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch located in Powell at 707 East Emory Road in April. Beth Wade, Branch Manager, is pictured centered cutting the ribbon and is joined, to her left, by Debbie Jones, President & CEO. Credit Union board members and associates, children from the Boy & Girls Club – Powell/Halls, and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors are pictured as well. The ribbon was made of real money that was donated to the Boys & Girls Club – Powell/Halls.
	Slamdot, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 119 South Gay Street in March 2009. Pictured from left to right are: Dawn Galle, Knoxville Chamber Ambassador; Tim Adkins, Chamber Ambassador; Emily Rich; Daniel Monday, Slamdot; Sean Christman, CEO of Slamdot; Elizabeth Christman, Slamdot; Jennifer Morris, Chamber Ambassador; Todd Gaddis, Chamber Ambassador.