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	ORNL Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of it’s new branch in Bearden in May. Amanda Mahan, branch manager, is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by ORNL FCU executives and associates and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors.
	ORNL Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of it’s 28th location in the Food City at Deane Hill Center. Angie White, branch manager, is pictured center cutting the ribbon. She is joined by John McKittrick, president & CEO, ORNL Federal Credit Union employees, and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors.
	ORNL Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of it’s 27th location in April. Jacquoleen Knight, branch manager, is pictured center cutting the ribbon. She is joined by John McKittrick, president & CEO, ORNL Federal Credit Union employees, and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors.
	Commtest Inc. celebrated the expansion of its local headquarters in February. Blaine Loomer, Director of Sales, North America, is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by Commtest executives and employees, and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors.
	LBMC celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Century Park in February. Pictured from left to right are: Jill Green, LBMC Strategic Staffing, LLC; Sherrie Whatton LBMC Strategic Staffing, LLC; Leisa Gill, LBMC PC; Stacy C. Schuettler, LBMC Technologies, LLC; Greg Gilbert, LBMC PC; Danny Pressley, LBMC PC; Ron Perry, LBMC Employment Partners, LLC; Sharon Powlus, LBMC Employment Partners, LLC; Christie Knapper, LBMC, PC; Brooke Thurman, LBMC Employment Partners, LLC.
	Blue Ridge Development and National Safe Skies Alliance celebrated the grand opening of Tyson Centre located near McGhee Tyson Airport. Pictured from left to right are: Jana Davison, Knoxville Chamber Ambassador; Tracy Porier, Chamber Ambassador; Dan Barnett, partner, Blue Ridge Development; Bill Marrison, MKAA; Bryan Daniels, Blount Partnership; Jonathan Barker, GreenBank; John-David Roddy, partner, Blue Ridge Development; Bruce Bosse, Merit Construction; Emily Ledford, Chamber Ambassador; Rena Amerson, Chamber Ambassador.

	Staffmark celebrated the grand opening of its new location in the Market Place Shopping Center at 9335 Kingston Pike in November. Pictured from left to right are: Todd Gaddis, Knoxville Chamber Ambassador; Rena Amerson, Chamber Ambassador; Daniel Monday, Chamber Ambassador; Tracy Edmonds, Staffing Specialist, Staffmark; Carlene Shoemaker, Staffing Manager, Staffmark; Sandra Freeman, Branch Manager, Staffmark; Andy Preston, Market Manager, Staffmark; Maria Walls, Staffing Specialist, Staffmark; Bryan May, Chamber Ambassador; Alica Eads, Chamber Ambassador; Bill Morris, Chamber Ambassador.

	Rural/Metro Corporation celebrated the grand opening of a new fire station at 7309 Tazewell Pike in the Gibbs area. Fire Chief Jerry Harnish is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by State Representative Harry Brooks, Rural/Metro firefighters and executives, Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors, and friends.

	Pinnacle Financial Partners celebrated the grand opening of its main office in the Landmark Tower at Northshore Drive in October. Diane Jones, office manager, and Nathan Hunter, president, are pictured center (to the left of the Pinnacle sign) cutting the ribbon. They are joined by Pinnacle associates, Knoxville Chamber executives and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors.

	ORNL Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of their newly relocated branch in east Knoxville. LaTanya Terrell, branch manager, is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by ORNL Federal Credit Union executives and board members and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors.

	Grassroots Marketing celebrated the grand opening of their new location at 117 Center Park Drive, Suite 211 in September. Pictured from left to right are: Alice Eads, Knoxville Chamber Ambassador; Sabrina Sellick, Grassroots; Dodie Shoemaker, Grassroots; Margie Hess, Fred Hess wife; Fred Hess, President of Grassroots; Nicole Brabender, Grassroots; Molly Hess, Grassroots; Ellen Kern, Grassroots; Brooke Thurman, Knoxville Chamber Ambassador.

	AmSouth Bank celebrated the grand opening of their newest location in Farragut in September. Pictured from left to right in front row are: Matt Etter, AmSouth Bank, Knoxville Senior Consumer Sales Manager; Rhonda Rice, Knoxville Chamber; Tiffany Walker, AmSouth Bank, Parkside Plaza Branch Manager; Mike McNamee, AmSouth Bank; Trish Farry, AmSouth Bank, Consumer Sales Manager; Bettye Sisco, Farragut/West Knox Chamber. Back Row left to right: Joe Thompson, Morgan Keegan; Jenks Bostic, AmSouth Bank; Ron Watkins, Partners Development. AmSouth changed to Regions Bank in October. Regions now has 40 offices located in Knoxville.

	Salon Biyoshi, located at 10412 Kingston Pike, Suite 102, celebrated their grand opening in September. Co-owners Nancy Watkins, Brandon Harris, Mary Harris and David Watkins celebrate Salon Biyoshis ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony with Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors and staff.

	Apple One Employment Services located at 1508 Coleman Road, Suite 105 in Knoxville celebrated their grand opening in August. Debra Andriacchi, branch manager, is pictured center cutting the ribbon and is joined by her staff and Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors. Apple One provides office and professional related staffing for temp to hire and/or full-time staffing. For more information you may call (865) 330-9813.

	AmSouth celebrated the grand opening of their newest facility at 6601 Clinton Highway in August. Ryan White, branch manager, is pictured in the center cutting the ribbon. He is flanked to the left by Mike McNamee, area executive; Mike Edwards, Knoxville Chamber; Joe Thompson, Morgan Keegan area manager; and to the right by Matt Etter, Knoxville Consumer Banking Manager.