Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of July 24th, 2013
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
In his monetary policy testimony to Congress, Fed Chairman Bernanke said that “a highly accommodative monetary policy will remain appropriate for the foreseeable future.” He indicated that the Fed is using asset purchases “primarily to increase the near-term momentum of the economy, with the specific goal of achieving a substantial improvement in the outlook for the labor market.”
The Fed will rely on its forward guidance that short-term interest rates will continue to remain exceptionally low “to help maintain a high degree of monetary accommodation for an extended period after asset purchases end, even as the economic recovery strengthens and unemployment declines toward more normal levels.” [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Business Scholarship endowed by Clarksville resident to honor his late wife
Clarksville, TN – In the 1940s, Richard Powers enrolled in an economics class at Austin Peay State University. So did Mary Marks, and the two later were married for the next 58 years.
“We were both taking summer courses at that time,” Powers said.
His wife died in March 2008. To honor her memory, Powers established the Mary Marks Powers Scholarship for Business with a $50,000 endowment. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Riverfest Vendor Application deadlines near
Clarksville, TN – The 26th annual Riverfest celebration will be held September 6th and 7th, but many vendor application deadlines are approaching.
If you are interested in reserving booth space as a Commercial Vendor, Non-Profit or as a part of the Riverfest Marketplace, please be sure to have your completed application turned in to Clarksville Parks and Recreation no later than the following dates:
Riverfest
Daymar Institute Back-to-School Bash a Success
Clarksville, TN – Daymar Institute is a proud member of the Clarksville community. They enjoy giving and contributing in any way they can. This is the 5th year they contributed with a back-to-school bash.
Daymar purchased $2600.00 in school supplies. They stuffed 500 backpacks with several spiral notebooks, lined paper, pocket folders, and pencils. Elementary bags also had crayons, middle school bags contained color pencils, and high school bags got ink pens.
Back-to-School Bash at Daymar Institute
Austin Peay State University Summer Commencement to graduate 380 Students August 9th
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will award degrees to approximately 380 students during its 84th Summer Commencement on Friday, August 9th in the Dunn Center.
Commencement will begin at 2:00pm. Doors will open at 1:00pm for guests.
In addition, Breanna Price, who is enrolled as a cadet in the University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), will be commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Austin Peay State University Summer Commencement to be held on Friday, August 9th. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)
CMCSS Student to win new car at Pass and Go Event this Saturday, July 27th
Winning Student to Receive Choice of Three Brand New Cars
Clarksville, TN – The Fifth Annual Pass and Go event, a reward celebration for Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Advanced Placement students who score a 3, 4 or 5 on their exam, is set for this Saturday, July 27th.
Wyatt Johnson is offering the winning student his or her choice of three different cars. Katherine Johnson Cannata, Syd Johnson and Bill Powers stand next to the three options a Toyota Yaris, a Mazda 2 or a Hyundai Accent.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host 3rd Annual Pooch Pool Party
Clarksville, TN – August has always been called the Dog Days of summer. What better way to help your pooch stay cool but to take a dip in the pool?
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is going to the dogs once again for the 3rd annual Pooch Pool Party on August 10th. Patrons and their pups are invited to join in on the Pooch Pool Party from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Swan Lake Pool, located at 2002 Sanders Road.
3rd Annual Pooch Pool Party coming August 10th.
Austin Peay State University receives 2013 ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ honor
Clarksville, TN – For the second consecutive year, Austin Peay State University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
In addition, APSU was the only public university in Tennessee to make the list.
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre now showing “South Pacific”
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre does it again with their exquisite production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “South Pacific”. Stars John Boehr and Alicia Kelly give soulful vocal performances that brings to life the emotions and anguish of their characters on the Roxy Stage.
Backed by Michael Spaziani, Elena Pascullo and the rest of this powerhouse cast, “South Pacific” creates a chemistry with the audience that takes you back to a time of men and women torn by war, romance, and prejudice.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Archery Sessions to begin at Crow and Burt-Cobb Community Centers
Clarksville, TN – Two of Clarksville’s Community Centers will be offering sessions of Youth Archery as kids gear up for back-to-school. A new session of archery will begin August 6th at the Crow Community Center.
Pre-registration is underway online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. [Read more]
