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Starting over: 5 ways to reset your money goals in 2021 (1/16/21)Chris Hogan, special to the State GazetteOne time, Mama Hogan looked at me and said, “Christopher”—she had my attention when she said my full name — “I don’t ever want you to be a ‘been’ brother.” I said, “Huh?” She explained: “A coulda...
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The real secret to reaching your financial goals in 2021 (1/9/21)Rachel Cruze, special to the State GazetteJanuary is here, and we all have high hopes for this year—especially after 2020. But here’s the thing about a new year: It’s still the same you. When midnight came on New Year’s Eve, there was no...
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2020 in 20/20 Hindsight: The Year in Review (1/7/21)When I assumed the helm of the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce in late 2019, I produced detailed plans for everything that I hoped to accomplish in 2020. I spent hours researching Dyer...
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Never stop learning and growing (12/31/20)Career Coaching with Ken ColemanEach one of us needs someone we can look up to, learn from, and lean on for support. You’re never too successful, or too old, to benefit from a mentor. In fact, the moment you stop learning from...
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Four steps to setting goals in the new year (12/24/20)Christy Wright, special to the State GazetteI love this time of year. The holidays are my absolute favorite, but not just because of the lights and food and family time. I also love that we have the opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been...
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Retiring CEO at ERMCO leaves lasting legacy of success (12/19/20)Special to the State GazetteWhen thinking of a CEO’s legacy, you may think of one or two aspects that defined a career. Strong growth or increased sales may come to mind. Or perhaps a change or shift in a company’s culture. ...
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Local educators receive portion of SONIC's $1.3 million donation for learning supplies (12/19/20)Special to the State Gazette(OKLAHOMA CITY) - For the 12th year in a row and during an especially urgent time of need, SONIC® Drive-In donated an all-time high of $1.3 million to fund public school teacher requests across the...
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Baby, it’s cold … INSIDE! (12/17/20)Last week, Nortek Global HVAC announced a $3M investment in our own 350,000-square-foot Dyersburg manufacturing plant. Their investment will add a new production line for their data center...
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Ford Construction named Smoothest Paving Contractor of the Year (12/13/20)Special to the State GazetteFor the second time in three years, Ford Construction Company was awarded the Smoothest Contractor of the Year Award. The statewide honor is given annually by the Tennessee Department of...
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Simple ways to make an impact this Christmas (12/13/20)Chris Hogan, special to the State GazetteWe need some extra Christmas cheer this year. 2020 took all of us on a chaotic roller-coaster ride, and many people in our communities are scared, broken, hurting, and hungry. They’re worried about...
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$10 million in debt forgiven by Ramsey Solutions for 8,000 people (12/13/20)Special to the State GazetteNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dave Ramsey’s company, Ramsey Solutions, took on the debt of 8,000 people across the country – a total of $10 million – and completely forgave it. As America’s trusted voice on...
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Kaizen Squared holds ribbon cutting (12/5/20)Kaizen Squared Boutique’s grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was Nov. 30. The meaning behind Kaizen is ‘change for the better’ and it is the motivation for owners Chris and Kasey Ogden as they...
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How to fund your dreams in 2021 (12/5/20)Rachel Cruze, special to the State GazetteWe all had big dreams as little kids. Maybe your dream was to be an astronaut, a musician, or even a mermaid! But when you got a little older, and a little wiser, real life set in and you...
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Ford Construction, Choctaw Transportation recognized as #13 top giving company to United Way (11/28/20)
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How to avoid overspending on Christmas (11/28/20)Rachel Cruze, special to the State GazetteYou’ve been there. You open up a holiday sale email, and the colorful images of trendy new items make you drool a little. You click into the store, ready to shop for Christmas gifts. There’s a...
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First Citizens National Bank reaches $2 billion in assets (11/21/20)
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Lifeline Blood Services announces retirement of Cherie Parker; welcomes Caitlin Roach as new marketing manager (11/21/20)Special to the State GazetteJACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services announced Friday that Cherie Parker, PR/ Marketing Coordinator for LIFELINE, has decided to retire effective December 4, 2020. Parker has served in her...
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How to avoid a holiday hangover ... from overspending (11/21/20)Chris Hogan, special to the State GazetteBlack Friday is coming! Everywhere you look there’s a good deal to be had. And this year, most people aren’t even going to the stores, but that won’t stop the sales from coming to you. They’re...