Standing Ovations looks to the future
Clarksville, TN – People always want to leave a hair salon looking more attractive than when they first walked in, and meeting expectation is the goal of Standing Ovations, a well-known Clarksville hair studio which is located at 2764-C Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
The studio is owned by James and his wife Kawanda Moss, and first opened its doors in October, 1996.
Clean Paws and Lawn finds success in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Business has been booming for Clean Paws and Lawn, a Pet Concierge in Clarksville, TN. The business is run by Gregory Reyes Jr and his fiancee, Lynette Spaulding. They take care of animals when their owners leave town. The duties include dog walking, litter scooping, and everything else that pet owners do for their pets.
Clean Paws and Lawn began in July 2009. Reyes left the Military and was having a hard time finding employment in Clarksville. Things were looking grim, but Reyes realized that so many people found themselves leaving work on their breaks to tend to their dogs. [Read more]
The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of June 4th, 2012
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
U.S. economic data were mixed, but mostly on the soft side of expectations. The May Employment Report disappointed. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 69,000 (vs. a median forecast of +150,000), while figures for March and April were revised a net 42,000 lower. Private-sector payrolls rose by 82,000 (+800,000 before seasonal adjustment) – a +180,000 average over the last six months and a +165,000 average over the last 12 months.
The government continued to shed jobs. The unemployment rate edged up to 8.2% (from 8.1%), due largely to a pickup in labor force participation (likely noise, although at some point, individuals will return to the labor force when they become more encouraged about job prospects). [Read more]
Action Air Conditioning Service Inc awarded Green Certification
Clarksville, TN – The newest business to host a Green Ribbon Cutting for becoming Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is family owned and operated Action Air Conditioning Service Inc.
Action Air Conditioning Service Inc. has been providing the Clarksville area with heating, cooling, sales, and service since 1979. They provide heating and cooling services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for residential and commercial systems.
Action Air Conditioning Service Inc. Green Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Events for June 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of June.
On Tuesday, June 5th at 7:30am the Chamber will host a Power Breakfast at the Riverview Inn, 50 College Street. At this Power Breakfast, sponsored by the APSU College of Business, we will welcome Chick-fil-A Vice President, Training and Development, Mark Miller. [Read more]
The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of May 27th, 2012
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
The news out of Europe remained bleak. G-8 leaders committed “to take all necessary steps” to strengthen and reinvigorate their economies, but recognized that “the right measures are not the same for each of us.” A few days later, European Union leaders could not agree on a course of action. Manufacturing sentiment surveys were weak in China and the eurozone (including France and Germany).
How much bad news (about Europe) is factored in? Apparently a lot. The markets reacted only briefly and modestly to Europe’s bad news, although there was plenty of intraday volatility along the way.
The U.S. economic calendar was relatively thin, with improvement in both new and existing home sales, but disappointing figures on durable goods orders. Consumer sentiment improved (for the ninth consecutive month) to its highest level since October 2007, largely due to more favorable job and wage prospects. [Read more]
F&M Mortgage Receives Statewide Recognition from THDA and USDA Rural Development
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) has recognized F&M Mortgage as one of its top five lenders statewide for the second year in a row. In addition, the USDA Rural Development has recognized the organization with its Premier Lender Award for outstanding loan production in rural Tennessee communities.
This was the second year in a row that F&M has been recognized by Rural Development, receiving its Main Street award in 2010. [Read more]
Fabric Outlet is open and ready to serve your needs
Clarksville, TN – “I’m so glad that you did not close!” is a common exclamation these days as customers arrive at Fabric Outlet, the not-to-be-missed purple building at 211 Holiday Drive in Clarksville. Current owners Rose Pollard and Joyce Turner rescued the business when the former owners decided they wanted to sell.
The announcement that “We’re going out of business!” was greeted by one customer with “But what will Clarksville do? What will the nation do!” as she couldn’t stand the thought of not being able to buy upholstery and drapery fabrics locally. When Rose and Joyce considered that alternative, they decided the only answer was to keep Fabric Outlet open and improve its offerings.
Fabric Outlet Owners Rose Pollard and Joyce Turner
Smithfield Manufacturing Inc. becomes Green Certified
Montgomery County, TN – The newest business to host a Green Ribbon Cutting for becoming Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is family owned and operated Smithfield Manufacturing, Inc. on Kraft Street.
Smithfield Manufacturing Inc. Green Ribbon Cutting.
The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of May 20th, 2012
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
Scott J. Brown Ph.D., Chief Economist Raymond James Investment Services
The economic data were mixed, but mostly on the soft side of expectations. Retail sales were a bit weaker than expected in April. Industrial production improved, but partly reflected a surge in the output of utilities (more normal weather). Residential construction figures showed a moderate trend of improvement (from very low levels) in single-family homebuilding.
The minutes of the April 24th-25th monetary policy meeting showed that Fed officials were worried about the downside risks to growth from Europe and the potential for significantly tighter fiscal policy in the U.S. Fed officials were open to doing more (QE3), but only if the economic recovery were to lose momentum or downside risks intensified.
Greece was unable to form a coalition to run the government and so will have another set of elections on June 17th. [Read more]
