Wes Harris, State Farm Insurance Agent – home, auto, life & banking – 319 Vann Drive, sponsors Strictly Business, a weekly column that takes a look at a few of this week’s business highlights.
JEA Board of Directors approve 7 resolutions during monthly meeting
The Jackson Energy Authority Board of Directors approved seven resolutions during their monthly meeting at the Tennergy Center, Thursday.
Resolutions approved –
The purchase of three network transformers from GHMR, Little Rock, Arkansas, based on their low bid of $125,400.
The purchase of 2,000 residential gas meters from Equipment Controls Company in the amount of $165,800, and 2,000 ITRON Encoder Receiver Transmitters from United Systems & Software of Benton, Ky., for a cost of $120,000.
Both were the lowest bids.
A contract for asphalt resurfacing work for the Iselin Street Wastewater main Rehab project. Martin Paving Company submitted the lowest bid of $61,050.
The participation in the National Cable Television Cooperative Plume Services and Distribution Agreement and the purchase of associated hardware through fiscal year 2020.
Plume Services Fees are $20,000, and $150,000 for Plume Hardware.
Establishing Board approved rates for Headend Management Services provided by the Telecommunications Division.
The selection of a firm to audit JEA’s financial statements.
Alexander Thompson Arnold, Mauldin & Jenkins Cowart, Reese, Sargent, Jackson Thornton and PricewaterhouseCooper were five of the seven firms to respond.
Since the audit includes a review of JEA’s financial affairs, Management does not make a recommendation on the selection of an audit firm.
The supplemental to the Master Resolution pertaining to Electric System Revenue obligations, authorizing the issuance of not-to-exceed $8,000,000 of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, for the purpose of refunding the Electric System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 Bonds and paying certain costs of issuance of the Bonds.
TBDN expansion continues at 1410 U.S. Highway 70 Bypass
TBDN, a manufacturer of automobile parts, is expanding its Jackson location at 1410 U.S. Highway 70 Bypass.
TBDN is expanding 67,000 square feet.
TBDN has been manufacturing products for the automotive industry in Jackson, since 1990. As a joint venture between Toyota Boshoku Corporation and DENSO Corporation, TBDN blends the strengths of each of its parent companies into a highly flexible and productive manufacturing organization.
Residence Inn by Marriott sells for $8 million +
Residence Inn by Marriott, 126 Old Medina Crossing, has been sold for $8,750,000
Arrive Madison Hotel Group LLC purchased the business from Hotel 126 Old Medina LP.
Residence Inn offers studio, one- and two bedroom suites in the 92 room hotel.
West Tennessee Healthcare – Sherry Permenter named employee of the month
Sherry Permenter, an employee at West Tennessee Healthcare for about 11 years was named the employee of the month for February.
Sherry, who works at West Tennessee Surgery Center’s front desk, was presented the award during the West Tennessee Healthcare’s Board of Trustees monthly meeting at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Tuesday.
She greets every person that comes in the door with a beautiful smile.
Her co-workers said that there are not enough words to describe Sherry – because she is one of a kind.
You can see that she is genuinely sincere and cares about people.
West Tennessee Healthcare congratulates her for going above and beyond for its patients – every single day!
Business Spotlight – B3 Creative Agency welcomes Kris Stewart as its new Creative Visionary
B3 Creative Agency welcomes Kris Stewart to their team as Creative Visionary and Business Strategist.
According to a press release from Lyndsay Best – Digital Strategist & Account Coordinator – his experience as an award-winning artist, along with his innovative style, has strengthened their creative direction.
“We are thrilled to have Kris on our team,” said Stephanie Riley, Founder and Brand Futurist of B3 Creative Agency, “His talents in both strategy and creative work have already served our clients well. He is someone who cares deeply about creating excellent work and impacting growth for our clients.”
Kris is a Jackson, Tennessee native who spent over 15 years working as a freelance artist, carefully honing his craft.
New 192 unit apartment complex scheduled for construction in Medina
A new 192 unit apartment complex – Grace Cove Apartments – is scheduled for construction in Medina.
The complex is being constructed by Josh LeFevre of Josh LeFevre Construction Company, LLC and Brandon Buchanan, Buchanan Realty Group.
The apartments will be built in two phases – 96 units in each.
The complex, which will be built off U.S. Highway 45 in the vicinity of Food Giant Supermarket, will consist of 1- 2- and 3 bedroom apartments.
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