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Jackson State unveils new ambulance simulator at West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Parade

News Release Jackson State Community College Office of Marketing & Communications 5/12/2024 For Immediate Release Jackson State unveils new ambulance simulator at West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Parade Simulator replicates a real ambulance, allowing for hands-on training JACKSON, TENN. – Jackson State Community College (JSCC) publicly unveiled its latest addition to the School of Healthcare Professions, […]

Think Small, Act Big: Fun Ways to Boost Local During Small Business Month

Another calendar page – and the Strawberry Festival – have come and gone and with it, we’re ushering in Small Business Month. There’s no better time to show some local love! Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community. They’re the ice cream shops where we meet friends, the boutiques that stock one-of-a-kind finds, and […]

How to Turn Small Talk Into Big Opportunities

Let’s be real. Elevator pitches can feel like a late-night infomercial–a robotic recitation of what your business does with an added exclamation point at the end. But for business owners and sales professionals, every interaction is an opportunity. A truly effective elevator pitch transcends mere information delivery. It’s about forging genuine connections that can blossom […]

First Phase of “Village Commons” Breaks Ground with Strong Community Collaboration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First Phase of “Village Commons” Breaks Ground with Strong Community Collaboration HUMBOLDT, TN (April 29, 2025) — A new vision is coming to life in Humboldt with the launch of Village Commons, a dynamic development designed to enhance community life, fuel economic growth, and strengthen local partnerships. Spearheaded by The Riverstone Group, […]

Congressman David Kustoff and Senator Marsha Blackburn to Speak at 2025 Governor’s Luncheon During the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2025 Congressman David Kustoff and Senator Marsha Blackburn to Speak at 2025 Governor’s Luncheon During the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival HUMBOLDT, TN – The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the distinguished speakers for the 2025 Governor’s Luncheon, a signature event of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. While […]

American Job Centers of Northwest Tennessee Holds Events in April for Second-Chance Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2025 Lana Burchfiel, Public Information Specialist Northwest TN Workforce Board 731-334-5107 Lburchfiel@wfiinc.org American Job Centers of Northwest Tennessee Holds Events in April for Second-Chance Month Workshops provide valuable resources to justice-involved individuals Dyersburg, TN – In recognition of Second Chance Month, the American Job Centers of Northwest Tennessee will be […]