Business Notes
Monday, August 16, 2010

August 16, 2010

Conversant Group Open House August 25

Conversant Group, LLC will hold an open house on August 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Conversant Group is located at 535 Chestnut Street, Suite 260.

The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce will coordinate a ribbon cutting for the event at noon.

Conversant Group provides IT solutions focused on storage, security, messaging and virtualization for small to medium businesses. 

Open house guests will have the opportunity to “test drive” a Compellent Storage Area network and win a Nintendo Wii.

Big River Grille will cater the event, providing appetizers and hors d’oeuvres. Validated parking will be available in the IBM garage next to the YMCA.

Conversant Group owner is John Anthony Smith, who is experienced in technology implementation and consulting in both the industrial and service sectors.  Conversant’s major markets include healthcare, construction, legal, insurance and manufacturing.

 “We provide customized consulting services along with the requisite hardware and software,” Smith says. “Our specialty is aligning technology with business goals and facilitating the resultant changes. The technology is selected to ensure effective, economical solutions that are simple to use, easy to maintain and designed to endure.”

Office hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Other hours are available as needed.

For information visit www.conversantgroup.com or contact Elaina Smith at 423.305.7890, ext. 203.

Ribbon Cutting for Corptek on August 19

               A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new membership of Corptek I.T. Solutions in the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce will take place at 3 p.m. on August 19. The company has been operating at 4009 Keith Street NW, Suite 100 in Cleveland, TN since 2007.

               Corptek offers on-site PC and laptop repair, network installation, home theater installation, data recovery and website design.

               Corptek is owned by Jeremy Jarvis, who holds a B.S. degree in education and industrial engineering and an A.S. degree in electronics. He holds certification with IBM, Dell, HP, CompTIA A+, Net+, Cisco, and Microsoft MCSE and MCP. 

               Jarvis taught computer electronics at the high school level prior to establishing Corptek in Alabama in 2000. He has managed server and network installation projects for major corporations in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.

               Co-owner and vice president of operations is Jarvis’s wife, Maria, a 1991 graduate of Branell Institute.  She has over 10 years experience in sales and over 6 years experience as an administrative assistant and customer relations specialist for a major telecom company. 

               Corptek operates 24/7 for their Service Agreement Members.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

               For more information contact Maria Jarvis at 423.321.2781.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Car Barn Set for August 24

            A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of The Car Barn- A Unique Chattanooga Venue will take place at 11:30 a.m. on August 24. The event hall is owned by local entrepreneur and caterer Tara Plumlee.

The ribbon cutting is being arranged by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.

Located at 6721 Heritage Business Court off of Lee Highway, The Car Barn offers a festive space ideal for a variety of events ranging from wedding rehearsals to business meetings.

 Boasting a vintage-feel unmatched by any other Chattanooga venue, this 7,000-square-foot event hall allows for a surprising experience.

When guests step into the main event area, they will find a vintage truck serving as a beverage cart, a movie theater and popcorn machine, and a number of other interesting sights along the event hall’s brick-lined streets. Beyond supplying an unforgettable atmosphere for any occasion, The Car Barn also provides clients with the services of setup, breakdown, rentals, and food and beverage options. Free quotes are available from the company’s website.

At the age of 13, Tara Plumlee began cultivating her craft in the food/ beverage industry by working in her father’s restaurant.  In the 21 years since, she acquired a B.S. in business management from the University of South Florida and a masters in entrepreneurship from UTC. Putting her experience and education to valuable use, Plumlee owns four successful catering companies in the Chattanooga area -- The Catering Companies, ASilverwareAffair.net, AFoodAttitude.com, and ABlueOnion.com.

The Car Barn is available any day of the week by appointment only. For more information contact Tara Plumlee at 423.508.4481 or visit www.TheCarBarnChattanooga.com.

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 Comfort Foot Care Celebrates Opening on August 20

 Comfort Foot Care will celebrate its opening with a ribbon cutting on August 20.

The new medical office is located at 6116 Shallowford Road, # 118. The ceremony, coordinated by the Chattanooga Area Chamber, will begin at 3 p.m.

            Dr. Mario Dickens, who owns Comfort Foot Care, received a B.S. in zoology from Alabama A & M University.  He completed four years at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland. Dickens completed a one-year residency in Detroit and a three-year surgical residency in Kingwood, TX.

            Comfort Foot Care offers diabetic foot care, shockwave therapy for chronic heel pain, endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures, trauma treatment and bunions and hammertoe correction.

            Office hours are Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

            For more information about the new practice call DeCondra Moore at 423.710.1224, email dr.dickens@chattanoogafootdoctor.com  or visit www.chattanoogafootdoctor.com.

Aircraft Charter Service Opening Celebration Set for August 25

               HessJet will make its formal debut to the public in a grand opening celebration on August 25. The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce will assist with the ribbon cutting beginning at 8:30 a.m.

               Located at the Collegedale Municipal Airport in Apison,  this new aircraft charter service offers an affordable alternative to conventional air travel, according to Terry Hess, company president and owner.

                “HessJet boasts a higher level of proficiency in air transportation than area airline services due to the absence of long lines, flight connections, and overnight costs.” said Hess. “Because the flights are scheduled privately, customers are able to fly directly to and from any location at the time of their choosing.”

In addition to the air charter service, HessJet provides clients with the service options of flight training, aero tours and photography, urgent air cargo transportation, and aircraft management and maintenance.

At cruising speeds up to 200 mph with a range of 1,000 miles, HessJet’s Cirrus SR22 aircraft carries three passengers and one pilot. Safety features include anti-ice protection, whole aircraft parachute stock, and in-flight satellite updates on weather and air traffic. Noise cancelling headsets and 12v DC power allowing bluetooth connectivity are available for passenger entertainment. 

               Hess has amassed over 7,000 hours of airline flying in the last 18 years. A certified glider pilot, flight instructor and Airplane and Powerplant (A&P) aircraft mechanic, Hess operates as the sole pilot and aircraft manager. Hess’s wife, Lisa Hess, vice president of sales for the small family business, uses her experience in airline customer service to maintain sales and client satisfaction.

               For more information, contact Terry Hess at 800.497.6834 or visit www.HessJet.com.

Royal Treatment Day Spa Ribbon Cutting August 20

               Royal Treatment Day Spa and Salon will celebrate its opening with a ribbon cutting on August 20.  The noon ceremony will take place at Royal Treatment, which is located at 100 Walnut Street.  The full-service beauty salon is operated by Rodney L. Thornton.  For more information contact Thornton at 423.752.3015 or rtdayspa@yahoo.com.  Visit the company’s website at www.rtdayspa.com.

 Mike Todd with Entrust Speaks at August REIA Meeting

               Mike Todd will speak at the Greater Chattanooga REIA (Real Estate Investment Association) meeting on August 19. The meeting, which starts at 6:30 p.m., will be held at Office Furniture Warehouse, located at 100 Cherokee Blvd.  Sponsor is the Greater Chattanooga REIA.

Todd provides complete and accurate information on self-directed IRAs so that people can make the most of their retirement funds,” said John Jerman, co-owner of Office Furniture Warehouse.

“Mike will provide the knowledge, tools and information needed to a make self-direction easy. He can help you get started quickly and easily and stays with you every step of the way.”

According to Todd,  with a self-directed IRA or real estate IRA from Entrust you can invest your retirement funds when, where, and how you want. “Create your financial future with the freedom to make choices with your retirement plans,” Todd said. “Self-directed IRAs and real estate IRAs give you the unique ability to choose from a variety of investment options such as mortgages, real estate, private placements and more.”

  Admission for the August 19 presentation is $5 at the door. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.RSVP to John Jerman at jj@877kwkkash.com or call 404.966.9687.