From the President’s Desk – September 2026

The Value of Partnerships

As many successful businesses and communities know, partnership is a term we use often. How is that partnership used to grow and assist your business is what matters most in the business we are in. Our events are tailored to allow business networking with a multitude of diverse businesses and that focus is being inclusive to all business instead of exclusive to one of each type of business. It would be nearly impossible to name all of our chamber’s partners but one of our largest on the state level that some of you are members of as well is the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or more commonly referred to as the “State Chamber.”

Withing the State Chamber, it includes many other organizations like the Tennessee Manufacturers Association, Tennessee Economic Development Council and the Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association. As you can imagine, our partnership runs very deep, especially when it comes to business advocacy at the state and national level. This organization has been supportive or our business and industry for years and serves as a valuable resource when affecting policy at the state level.

The State Chamber also does extensive training in our community and region such as OSHA, record keeping, maintenance standards, AI for manufacturing, business tax, health and safety as well as leadership training. For the complete list, check the TN Chamber Events Page. I think you will find many offerings to support your business and opportunities for continuing education, including the one highlighted here.