Strictly Business - BUCHANAN REALTY GROUP highlights this week's activity

Strictly Business – BUCHANAN REALTY GROUP highlights this week’s activity

Buchanan Realty Group CLICK HERE located in Hamilton Hills Shopping Center, 621 Old Hickory Blvd., sponsors Strictly Business, a weekly column that takes a look at a few of this week’s business highlights.

The Buchanan Realty Group – (731) 300-3071 – provides commercial real estate services throughout Tennessee. The group specializes in leasing, tenant representation, investment sales and acquisition – concentrating on retail, hospitality, c-store, medical, industrial and multi-family sectors.

Business Spotlight – Jenna Young joins Town & Country REALTORS

Town & Country REALTORS warmly welcomes experienced real estate agent Jenna Young to the company.

According to a press release from Amanda McKinley – B3 Creative Agency – Public Relations & Communication Specialist, Jenna joins the Debra Kee Team as a dedicated buyer’s agent, expanding the services of an already powerhouse team.

“Real estate is a constantly changing environment,” Jenna said. “It’s exciting to be part of a strong team that understands hard work and incentive are the keys to success in this competitive market.”

“Jenna has hit the ground running as part of the Kee Team,” said Joey Hale, owner and principal broker of Town & Country REALTORS. “This is the second team we’ve been blessed to see grow this year. Debra is an incredibly hard working agent, and we’re excited to celebrate future successes with her and Jenna.”

“It’s incredible to have someone as enthusiastic and experienced as Jenna come aboard,” Debra Kee said of her new team member. “Having her on the team means we get to connect with twice as many clients as we might otherwise serve. Jenna is a go-getter, and I couldn’t be happier to have her here.”

Jenna has been a licensed REALTOR for two years and was previously affiliated with another Jackson firm. She brings an energetic spirit and a particular zest for working with buyers. She is excited to help buyers find their West Tennessee dream home and navigate the challenges of a strong seller’s market. Although she has been with Town & Country REALTORS for only a short time, she has already connected with buyers and negotiated several contracts.

“I just jumped in with both feet,” Jenna shared. “Everyone at Town & Country has been so welcoming, and I’m eager to get to work. Buyers are my favorite clients to work with. As a buyer agent, you get to be part of a huge milestone in someone’s life!”

When not serving her buyers, Jenna enjoys sports, traveling, and time with her family. At the office, she has gotten to know a second family: her fellow Town & Country agents.

“The environment at Town & Country encourages camaraderie,” she said. “Sure, we’re competitors, but we also want each other to do well. Then we take that care for each other out into the community through our service, whether that’s with local charities or just by treating our clients with respect. I could not have picked a better team to join.”

‘Manufacturing Day’ becomes a month-long virtual event

Jackson, Tennessee – Manufacturing Day — where high school students traditionally are introduced to the many job opportunities at local industry — is expanding this year – according to a press release from John McCommon – Director, Public Relations and Marketing at Jackson State Community College.

When the event’s planners cancelled student tours at local plants because of the coronavirus, they expanded Manufacturing Day to a month-long virtual event on the Jackson Chamber’s website that will target students of all age levels, educators and parents.

“It’s really an opportunity to see all that manufacturing has to offer,” said Cathi Roberts, Completion Coordinator, Advanced Maintenance Technician (AMT) Co-op at Jackson State Community College.

The virtual event includes a welcome by Miranda Cox, a Jackson State student in the AMT Co-op who also works at TBDN; panel discussions where educators and employers will answer questions submitted by students and parents; virtual tours of local manufacturing facilities; and other resources that celebrate and recognize the role of manufacturing.

Manufacturing Day is sponsored by the Jackson State Engineering Systems Technology Program, the Jackson Chamber, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Tennessee Pathways and the Southwest Tennessee Workforce Development Board.

Business Spotlight – Leaders Credit Union named (again) one of best credit unions to work for

JACKSON, Tennessee – Leaders Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative based in Jackson, Tenn., has been named one of the 2020’s Best Credit Unions to Work For for the second consecutive year.

According to a press release from Janet Wylie – Leaders Credit Union marketing specialist – Credit Union Journal has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. The 2020 Best list is made up of the top 50 credit unions, and Leaders placed number 7 in their asset category and 18 overall. The full Best Credit Unions to Work For list is featured in American Banker, formerly Credit Union Journal.

“We are very pleased to be named in the top twenty of credit union workplaces in the nation,” Todd Swims, president and CEO of Leaders Credit Union, said. “At Leaders, we know service excellence begins with our Financial Champions, and our job at Leaders is to take care of them so that together, we can serve our members.”

Leaders Credit Union serves West Tenn. and currently has 165 employees in Jackson, Milan, Union City, and Bartlett and has been named the Best Place to Bank by the Jackson Sun Readers Choice Awards for the past six years.

“Leaders champions (employees) are passionate, genuine, and advocate for our members,” said Erin Mitchell, VP of Champions. “Our reputation precedes us and therefore, we attract others that fit our brand mold.”

West Tennessee Healthcare – Rita Bailey named employee of the month

Rita Bailey, Clinical Data Abstractor, Quality Outcomes, is the West Tennessee Healthcare employee of the month for September.

Rita was presented with the award by WTH vice president Jackie Taylor, MD, CPE, Executive Director – Angela Nowlin, Quality & Patient Safety and Director – Amy Matthis, Quality Outcomes when the West Tennessee Healthcare Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Tuesday.

Considered an asset to the Quality Improvement Department, Rita has been with West Tennessee Healthcare for 34 years.

She is viewed as a team player, hard worker and someone who is always eager to help her co-workers and always does it with a smile.

Starbucks adding new Jackson location

An opening date has not been announced, but Starbucks is scheduled to open its newest restaurant at 2851 Christmasville Cove in Park Place West.

The 2,100-square-foot facility, located on a 1.7 acre corner lot – across from McDonald’s – will offer parking for 25 vehicles.

Starbucks locations in Jackson –

2034 North Highland Avenue

907 Vann Drive

8 Lanese Dockery Drive

inside Kroger, 35 West University Parkway

inside Target, 93 Stonebrook Place

inside Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, 620 Skyline Drive