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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Chamber Annual Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\n\n\n\nIf you are still interested in attending the Annual Meeting\, please contact Karlyn Reel at 931-526-2211 or email Kreel@cookevillechamber.com.\n\nSave the date for the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber's Annual Meeting! This year's event will showcase the impactful work of the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber and the Highlands Economic Partnership. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor the 2025 Member Awards and welcome keynote speaker Bobby Wilder\, Tennessee Tech Head Football Coach. The night kicks off with a hospitality hour\, followed by a delicious sit-down dinner catered by Grade-A Catering\, and concludes with inspiring remarks from our Chamber and community leaders. Don't miss this celebration of collaboration and success!\nHuge thanks to our 2025 Presenting Sponsors!\n\nAscend Federal Credit Union\n\nAveritt Express\n\nCookeville Regional Medical Center\n\nTwin Lakes\n\nUS Foods\n\n\n2025 Awards\n\nWe will be honoring seven Chamber Members for their commitment to the Putnam County community in 2024. The awards are nominated by community members and voted on by the Executive Board of the Chamber. \n\nNominations closed\n\n\n\nBusiness of the Year - Large Division\n\nThis award is given to the area employer representing our large business community (50+ employees) that has shown growth or sustainability of their business with strong employee relations and a record of giving back to the community.\n\n\n\nBusiness of the Year - Small Division\n\nThis award is dedicated to recognizing an area employer categorized as a small business (1-49 employees). Please note that 'small business' in this context is defined by the number of employees\, and it includes a diverse range of businesses. The recipient should demonstrate both growth or sustainability in their operations\, maintain strong employee relations\, and exhibit a noteworthy commitment to giving back to the community.\n\n \n\nEconomic Impact\n\nThis business\, organization\, or individual has greatly bolstered Putnam County's economic vitality by fostering job growth\, expanding the tax base\, constructing or renovating structures\, and engaging in other community-enhancing initiatives that benefit local residents.\n\n\n\nFranchise of the Year\n\nRecognizes a franchised business that has demonstrated outstanding success in operations\, customer service\, and community involvement\, setting an example for excellence within the franchise network and the local community.\n\n\n\nLegacy of Excellence\n\nHonors a long-standing business that has consistently contributed to community growth\, culture\, or economic stability over the years.\n\n\n\nNon-Profit of the Year\n\nThis award is given to the non-profit that you believe serves as the example of leadership\, philanthropy or positive impact within our community.\n\n\n\nWorkforce Development Excellence\n\nRecognizes a business that has excelled in workforce training\, development\, or retention\, contributing to a stronger local workforce.\n \n\n \nKeynote Speaker\n\n\n\nBobby Wilder\, TN Tech Football Head Coach\n\nBobby Wilder\, the 13th head coach in Tennessee Tech football history\, has already made a transformative impact. Under his leadership\, the Golden Eagles earned their 11th Ohio Valley Conference championship the first in tandem with the Big South and achieved their first seven-win season since the 2011 OVC championship. The team also won five straight games\, the longest in-season streak for Tech since 1999.\n\nKnown for his aggressive offense and relentless defense\, Wilder brings a proven track record of success\, including building Old Dominion University's football program from scratch into a championship-winning team. With a coaching philosophy to "Aim High\," Wilder emphasizes recruiting and developing excellence on and off the field. Originally from Madison\, Maine\, Wilder holds degrees in physical education and educational administration\, blending his passion for athletics with a commitment to mentorship and growth.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<u><strong>SOLD OUT!<br />\n<br />\nIf you are still interested in attending the Annual Meeting\, please contact Karlyn Reel at 931-526-2211 or email Kreel@cookevillechamber.com.</strong></u><br />\nSave the date for the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber&rsquo\;s Annual Meeting! This year&rsquo\;s event will showcase the impactful work of the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber and the Highlands Economic Partnership. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor the 2025 Member Awards and welcome keynote speaker Bobby Wilder\, Tennessee Tech Head Football Coach. The night kicks off with a hospitality hour\, followed by a delicious sit-down dinner catered by Grade-A Catering\, and concludes with inspiring remarks from our Chamber and community leaders. Don&rsquo\;t miss this celebration of collaboration and success!\n<div style="text-align: center\;"><strong>Huge thanks to our 2025 Presenting Sponsors!</strong><br />\nAscend Federal Credit Union<br />\nAveritt Express<br />\nCookeville Regional Medical Center<br />\nTwin Lakes<br />\nUS Foods</div>\n\n<hr />\n<div style="text-align: center\;"><u><span style="font-size:22px\;"><strong>2025&nbsp\;Awards</strong></span></u><br />\nWe will be honoring seven Chamber Members for their commitment to the Putnam County community in 2024. The awards are&nbsp\;nominated by community members and voted on by the Executive Board of the Chamber.&nbsp\;<br />\n<em>Nominations closed</em><br />\n<br />\n<strong>Business of the Year - Large Division</strong><br />\nThis&nbsp\;award is given to the area employer representing our&nbsp\;large business community&nbsp\;(50+ employees)&nbsp\;that has shown growth or sustainability of their business with strong employee relations and a record of giving back to the community.<br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="text-align: center\;">Business of the Year - Small Division</span></strong><br />\nThis award is dedicated to recognizing an area employer categorized as a small business&nbsp\;(1-49 employees). Please note that &#39\;small business&#39\; in this context is defined by the number of employees\, and it includes a diverse range of businesses. The recipient should demonstrate both growth or sustainability in their operations\, maintain strong employee relations\, and exhibit a noteworthy commitment to giving back to the community.<br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div style="text-align: center\;"><strong>Economic Impact</strong><br />\nThis business\, organization\, or individual has greatly bolstered Putnam County&#39\;s economic vitality by fostering job growth\, expanding the tax base\, constructing or renovating structures\, and engaging in other community-enhancing initiatives that benefit local residents.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Franchise of the Year</strong><br />\nRecognizes a franchised business that has demonstrated outstanding success in operations\, customer service\, and community involvement\, setting an example for excellence within the franchise network and the local community.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Legacy of Excellence</strong><br />\nHonors a long-standing business that has consistently contributed to community growth\, culture\, or economic stability over the years.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Non-Profit of the Year</strong><br />\nThis award is given to the non-profit that you believe serves as the example of leadership\, philanthropy or positive impact within our community.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Workforce Development Excellence</strong><br />\nRecognizes a business that has excelled in workforce training\, development\, or retention\, contributing to a stronger local workforce.</div>\n&nbsp\;\n\n<hr />&nbsp\;\n<div style="text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-size:22px\;"><u><strong>Keynote Speaker</strong></u></span><br />\n<strong><img alt="" height="300" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1993/Image/BobbyWilderHeadshotAnnualMeeting.png" style="width: 300px\; height: 300px\;" width="300" /></strong></span>\n\n<p><strong style="font-size: 18px\; text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size: 22px\;">Bobby Wilder\, TN Tech Football Head Coach</span></strong></p>\n\n<p style="text-align: left\;">Bobby Wilder\, the 13th head coach in Tennessee Tech football history\, has already made a transformative impact. Under his leadership\, the Golden Eagles earned their 11th Ohio Valley Conference championship&mdash\;the first in tandem with the Big South&mdash\;and achieved their first seven-win season since the 2011 OVC championship. The team also won five straight games\, the longest in-season streak for Tech since 1999.</p>\n\n<p style="text-align: left\;">Known for his aggressive offense and relentless defense\, Wilder brings a proven track record of success\, including building Old Dominion University&rsquo\;s football program from scratch into a championship-winning team. With a coaching philosophy to &ldquo\;Aim High\,&rdquo\; Wilder emphasizes recruiting and developing excellence on and off the field. Originally from Madison\, Maine\, Wilder holds degrees in physical education and educational administration\, blending his passion for athletics with a commitment to mentorship and growth.</p>\n</div>\n
LOCATION:Leslie Town Centre 1 W 1st St\, Cookeville TN
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URL:http://dev.cookevillechamber.com/events/details/sold-out-chamber-annual-meeting-2025-2002
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