{"id":24435,"date":"2017-06-23T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-06-23T15:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=24435"},"modified":"2017-06-23T03:09:28","modified_gmt":"2017-06-23T08:09:28","slug":"clarksville-area-chamber-of-commerce-will-hold-power-breakfast-july-19th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2017\/06\/23\/clarksville-area-chamber-of-commerce-will-hold-power-breakfast-july-19th\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Power Breakfast July 19th"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ClarksvilleClarksville, TN<\/strong> \u2013 The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce will host Jimmy Blackmon at a Power Breakfast on Wednesday, July 19th, 2017. The event begins at 7:30am and will be held at the Riverview Inn, 50 College Street.<\/p>\n

Blackmon is among the most combat experienced leaders of the modern era.<\/p>\n

\"Chamber<\/a>

Chamber Power Breakfast Features Former 101st Combat Leader Jimmy Blackmon<\/p><\/div>\n

He has led high-risk missions all over the world, including serving as the air mission commander on the operation that netted #2 and #3 in the famous Iraqi deck of cards.<\/p>\n

Blackman also served as the aviation commander during the battles in which four Medals of Honor were earned in Afghanistan \u2013 in the very valleys where the attacks of 9-11 were planned and rehearsed.<\/p>\n

Blackmon will share how to cast an organizational vision, shape the culture of your business and set a climate for success. He understands how to navigate the complexities of the 21st Century, build cohesive teams with purpose, and motivate America\u2019s millennial generation. Attendees will leave his presentation with a clear understanding of the importance of an empowering culture and positive work climate.<\/p>\n

Blackmon holds a Bachelors of Arts in History from North Georgia College, a Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University and a Masters in National Security Strategy from the National War College in Washington D.C. He is Airborne, Ranger, and Air Assault qualified. Jimmy has earned the Combat Action Badge and is a Master Army Aviator.<\/p>\n

Some of his awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, four Bronze Star Medals, and four Air Medals. Jimmy is the author of two books, Southern Roots, a memoir of growing up in the South, and PALE HORSE \u2013 Hunting Terrorists and Commanding Heroes with the 101st Airborne Division.<\/p>\n

Jimmy concluded his military service as the War Plans Division Chief on the Joint Staff in Washington, D.C. where he led a team of strategists that planned for our nation\u2019s most complex global problems.<\/p>\n

Both of his books will be available for sale at the conclusion of the presentation.<\/p>\n

Cost is $30.00 for Chamber members and $35.00 for non-members and includes breakfast. Individuals may register online at www.clarksvillechamber.com<\/a> or send an RSVP with credit card payment to Natalie Schneider via email at Natalie@clarksville.tn.us<\/a> or call 931.245.4342 by July 13th, 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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