Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events

February 15, 2010 |

The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce has several events coming in the next few weeks. Some of these events are for Chamber Members only, while others are open to the public for a small fee. The Chamber’s efforts are tireless when it comes to promoting what’s good and what’s right about Clarksville–not only for potential businesses, residents and visitors, but also for local residents. The Chamber works closely with local, state, and federal officials to help identify and offer solutions for issues within the community that can and should be improved.

Upcoming events include: «Read the rest of this article»

Local Crye-Leike Realtor Cindy Broadbent completes professional training

February 15, 2010 |

Preserving The American Dream Is Realtor’s Focus In 2010.

More and more real estate sales involve buyers and sellers dealing with properties heading for foreclosure or already foreclosed on by a lender or bank. In response, licensed Realtors like Crye-Leike Clarksville Realtor Cindy Broadbent feel more compelled than ever to meet the demands of today’s clients coping in the current new ‘traditional’ real estate market.

“With so many people having financial difficulties in the current distressed economy, many homeowners are facing foreclosure or are being required to sell their homes as a ‘short sale’ where the selling price will not be sufficient to fully cover the mortgage balance and closing costs,” said Cindy.  “It is very beneficial for those sellers to have a Realtor who has the knowledge to explain to them the requirements for a short sale, the necessary paperwork, what is required of them and how long the process will take, as well as the impact of a foreclosure vs. a short sale.” «Read the rest of this article»

State board begins disbursing millions to local 911 districts

February 15, 2010 |

Nashville – The Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (Board) has begun disbursing what will be almost $10 million annually in additional funding to local emergency communications districts (ECDs) for dispatcher training and 911 operations. Tennessee’s 100 ECDs provide or facilitate local 911 services across the state.

Funds for the new disbursements come largely from the Board’s successful effort to end certain subsidies that were paid to wireless carriers through its cost recovery program. Approximately $7.6 million of these funds have now been re-directed to ECDs.

TECB Executive Director Lynn Questell

“Re-directing these funds will assist ECDs in addressing the challenge of declining revenue from local 911 fees,” said TECB Executive Director Lynn Questell. “Our data tell us the time to act is now. We’re pleased that this program will allow us to provide needed funding at this time.”

The cost recovery program was created after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandated that wireless carriers receive funding for the costs of providing Phases I and II Enhanced 911 service.

In 1999, the FCC rescinded that mandate, but because Tennessee’s focus was to ensure that expansion of Phase II wireless service, particularly in the state’s rural areas, continued without interruption, cost recovery was continued. «Read the rest of this article»

The Savvy Consumer Column

February 15, 2010 |

Tips on Home Solicitation Sales and the 3-Day Cooling Off Period

Nashville – If you have ever felt “buyer’s remorse,” the Home Solicitations Act of 1974, often referred to as the “3-Day Cooling Off Period,” may benefit you.

Home solicitation refers to a door-to-door sale. The seller either invites himself to your home or he tries to sell you something in a place other than his usual place of business. The consumer has the right, until midnight on the third business day after signing an agreement or an offer of purchase, to cancel the sale.

Situations in which consumers have a right to cancel include: «Read the rest of this article»

APSU to participate in career, teacher recruitment fairs

February 15, 2010 |

Austin Peay State University students and alumni have an opportunity to learn about careers, internships and educational opportunities at the Nashville Area Career Fairs.

The Nashville Area Career Fairs consist of the College to Career Fair and Teacher Recruitment Fair. Both events are scheduled from 10 a.m.-3 p. m., Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville. Students and alumni from participating colleges can meet hundreds of recruiters from business, industry, government and higher education. APSU is a consortium participant. «Read the rest of this article»

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