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The Sesquicentennial Commission is celebrating business and industry in Johnson City throughout the month of March.

A Business and Industry Showcase will be held 4-7 p.m. Wednesday (March 20) at the Carnegie Hotel. More than 25 businesses will be on hand to speak with community members about their history and the contributions they have made to Johnson City.

“Our goal with this event is to spotlight some of the businesses and industries that have helped shape Johnson City,” said Sesquicentennial Commissioner Jenna Moore. “We want to show where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re headed. We also hope folks will come by and leave with a little more knowledge about what all is made right here in our community.”

In addition to booths featuring companies such as General Shale, AO Smith and StartUp Tri-Cities, the City of Johnson City will provide attendees an opportunity to make a video message for inclusion in the 2019 time capsule. Local restaurants will provide food and drink at the event.

Other events to be held this month include:

  • The Business & Biscuits professional development series sponsored by Young Professionals of the Tri-Cities. Lisa Carter, CEO of Niswonger Children's Hospital will be the featured speaker. This event will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at Maple Street Biscuit Company.  
  • The Regional Business Excellence Awards Luncheon sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce serving Johnson City-Jonesborough-Washington County TN. This event will be held March 28 at Millennium Centre.  Find more information at the Chamber’s website, http://www.johnsoncitytnchamber.com/regional-business-excellence-awards/.

For more information about the yearlong sesquicentennial celebration, visit www.jctn150.com or follow @jctn150 (Johnson City 150 — Sesquicentennial Celebration) on Facebook.

 

CONTACT:    Jenna Moore, Sesquicentennial Commissioner
                             Sesquicentennial Business and Industry Committee
                             423.534.2061
                             moore@johnsoncitytnchamber.com

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