UCAA NEWSLETTER July 2008

- The Community Foundation offers a summer workshop that starts July 1, 2008 - - more details inside

- The UCAA’s second annual Gourd Gala - - - Friday and Saturday July 25 and 26^,2008 in the Cookeville Mall

- The Community Foundation offers a grant writing workshop on July 24, 2008. This is a free workshop to learn more about writing ABC grants to the Tennessee Arts Commission. Details inside

- Cannon County offers a free seminar on”Show me the Money” on July 15. . . . Details and agenda inside.

- UCTA sponsors Staycation Expo in Franklin, TN on July 12 & 13^th Details inside

The first of three Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee workshops is on July 1, 2008, the subject is “Mining for Gold: How to Identify and Develop Your Best Donor Prospects” The cost is $30.00 per day and that includes lunch. For more information on this workshop call Laundra Lewis at 888-540-5200.

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee will host an Arts Builds Communities Grant writing workshop on July 24, 2008, 1:00 to 3:30 pm at the Upper Cumberland Career Center on 3300 Williams Enterprise Dr in Cookeville. This is a free workshop. Contact Laundra Lewis by July 11, 2008 at 888-540-5200 for reservations.

Dear Business, Community or Organization Leader:
           You are invited to join the Historic Cannon County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, for Show Me The Money!, a panel discussion and luncheon designed to take the mystery out of obtaining grant and loan funding from federal and state agencies.
This free event, sponsored by the Cannon County Chamber in conjunction with TVA and The Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative, is an opportunity to hear from and visit with leading professionals and members of economic development agencies whose mission is to provide the funding and/or technical assistance necessary for expansion of existing business, industry and organizations or the recruitment of new business and industry. Information will be provided for entrepreneurs who wish to start a small business or expand a growing company.
           An advance R.S.V.P. by July 10 is all that is required for attendance.
         The first panel discussions will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the day ending at 12:45 p.m., including a break for complimentary lunch.
         The morning panel focuses on methods for the creation and development of small businesses. Myra Fisher from the Small Business Administration will share her expertise in financial incentive for smaller businesses. Wisty Pender from the Tennessee Dept. for Economic and Community Development will be providing information on the ECD/BERO micro-loan as a low risk means for procuring new capital. Joe Woody from the USDA will discuss the various loans and grant programs aimed at rural economic development. Jim Clark from Farm Credit Services will explain the organizations’ commitment to economic development.
         MMA Creative, a strategic marketing firm with offices in Cookeville and Nashville, will discuss how to prioritize use of marketing and advertising budgets for ensuring the best results. The firm consults with hundreds of businesses, organizations and communities annually in all aspects of marketing from branding to marketing plans to Web design and are currently partnering with TVA and USDA-RD on economic development initiatives.
         The lunch panel includes discussion on funding options for business and industry by Rachel Crickmar from TVA, Andy Duncan, key account coordinator from The Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative, Joe Woody, USDA, Ron Hammondtree, Workforce Employer Outreach Committee, Tracy Childress, Three-Star ECD and Don Rigsby, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.
         The event will be held at the Cannon County Senior Citizens Conference Center at 609 Lehman St. in Woodbury. To R.S.V.P. or for more information call (615) 563-2222 or e-mail dcombs@wbry.com.

Sincerely,

Doug Combs

Historic Cannon County Chamber of Commerce President

Agenda

Show me the money!
Hosted by
Historic Cannon County Chamber of Commerce
July 15, 2008, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cannon County Senior Citizens Center

10:30 a.m.                  Welcome, Doug Combs, HCCCC President, Carolyn Motley, Chamber Coordinator

10:45 a.m.                  Panel Discussion: targeting entrepreneurs, retail, small business, nonprofits, banks, elected officials
                                    Wisty Pender, ECD BERO
                                    Myra Fisher, SBA
                                    Joe Woody, USDA RD
                                    Jim Clark, Farm Credit Services

11:30 a.m.        Best bang for the buck: How to best use marketing and advertising dollars to reach your target audience

                                    MMA Creative, Cookeville & Nashville

12 p.m.                        Lunch Begins
                                    (provided by TVA Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative)

12: 20 p.m.                 Panel discussion: targeting existing industry, local elected officials, banks, power providers, business owners
                                    Rachel Crickmar, TVA
                                    Andy Duncan, Key Account Coordinator, Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative
                                    Joe Woody, USDA
                                    Ron Hammondtree, WEOC
                                    Tracy Childress, Three-Star ECD Don Rigsby, ECD

1:30                            Adjourn

There will be time for individual discussions with panel participants or to set up appointments. Bring business cards for networking

The Sutton store is also the home of “Suttons Ole Time Music Hour” each Saturday night. The warm up starts at 6:00 pm and radio taping starts at 7:00 pm. The Ole Time Music Hour is broadcast each Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 am on WTKY FM 102.7, WTKY AM 1370, and WCOR AM 1490.

An all-you-can-eat family style southern meal is served at Sutton’s Store on Saturdays at 5:00 and 6:30 pm. Reservations are made by calling 931-653-4151, and are highly recommended. While you are at the Suttons store, visit the Granville Arts and Cultural Center on the second floor

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is installing a tourist information center and needs area brochures. Miss Jody Sliger is heading up this effort. If you're interested, please send 100 brochures to the address below:

At your request, UCTA will be sponsoring a booth at the upcoming "Staycation Expo" at Cool Springs Galleria in Franklin, TN on July 12-13. I'll take the UCTA booth and you will be represented in the UCTA brochure. If you'd like to get even more exposure at this event you can do 2 things:

1. Sign up to work a shift. Those that work can also bring their brochure. You are invited to come in costume to promote your attraction if you wish.

2. Donate a giveaway. You'll get tons of exposure as the organizers will be all over Nashville area radio and TV giving away these prizes before the expo and then we'll do a couple at our booth during the event.

If you can't do either of the above, don't worry! UCAA will still be represented in the UCTA brochure, which will be showcased throughout the expo. And, you'll still be privy to the travel leads of interested Tennesseans that stop by the booth.

This event is coming up FAST, so please let me know if you'd like to participate by working a shift or donating a giveaway as soon as possible, but no later than noon on Friday!

Kacee Pennycuff Harris
Upper Cumberland Tourism Association
PO Box 2411
Cookeville, TN 38502

Fall Fun Fest 2008 in Cookeville, TN, is sponsored by Highland Rim chapter of TACA, on

The application deadline for the event is July 15, 2008. Call Mike Whiteman at 931-432-6313 or e-mail woodmiketn@yahoo.com for more information.

Joan Derryberry Art Gallery - Slide Review for 2009-2011 Exhibition Calendar
Submission Deadline: September 1
Solo Shows - Exhibition Years 2009-2010; 2010-2011
Joan Derryberry Art Gallery
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville , TN
931/372.6578

Fall Workshops for 2008 at the Craft Center
Many talented artists will be teaching workshops at the Appalachian center for Craft this Fall. Be sure to check out the schedule at
931/372.3051 or www.tntech.edu/craftcenter/

Saturday, September 27th is the 2nd annual Somewhere in Time Festival in Gainesboro. This event will host a venue for fine arts and heritage crafts. The time is from 10 until dusk. There is music, entertainment, food, art show, and many activities planned at this event. There is a historical candlelight walking tour planned for 6 and 7 in the evening. You can meet historical figures of the area, including town fathers, statesmen, moon shiners, and bank robbers. We have booth space available for $25.00 for 10 x 10 for this event. If you are interested, please contact either Carla Eakins-Khouri (931-678-4555) or Sheryle Bruno (931-268-4153). Plan to attend for a fun day!

Works in Photography, Clay, Sculpture, Glass, Natural Materials, Jewelry and Metal from national artists. Indoor and outdoor exhibits. For information and directions www.jackstoddart.com or call 931-445-2072.

Or phone 931-265-0338. (Please note the difference in our e-mail address and website address- - there is no (s) in the word art in our e-mail address but there is an (s) in the word arts in our website address)