Zach Wamp and the race for governor
I have known Zach Wamp for almost half of my life, and while I have had little contact with him since moving from Chattanooga in 1995, nonetheless I am not surprised that he became an effective member of Congress. In fact, after his election in 1994, I predicted that he would handily win elections until [...]
TVA reopens 30-year power bonds for $500 million
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), priced $500 million in global power bonds this month in a reopening of its $1.5 billion 2009 Series C 5.25 percent, 30-year Global Power Bonds issued in September 2009. Strong demand and low absolute interest rates allowed TVA to issue the new bonds at an effective yield [...]
Bill Haslam: Knoxville is NOT Minneapolis
After eight relatively quiet years of Phil Bredesen, preceded by eight relatively quiet years of Don Sundquist, maybe things will become interesting in the governor’s seat in Nashville. Granted, I was thinking that Tennessee was a southern state, but with names like Bredesen and Sundquist governing the state, you’d think that Tennessee had moved north [...]
The Kerry Roberts Congressional campaign
In my continuing series on candidates running for office in Tennessee, I want to look at the congressional candidacy of Kerry Roberts, who is running as a Republican in the Sixth District, where the seat traditionally has been held by Democrats. (The current member of Congress for the district is Bart Gordon, who is not [...]
The new Washington takeover of Main Street
The so-called financial regulation bill passed out of the Senate this past month throws a big wet blanket on the American entrepreneurial system, the real creator of most new jobs. It was supposed to rein in Wall Street, but instead is just another Washington takeover — this time of Main Street — making it harder [...]
Tackle obesity to lower health costs
Childhood obesity is a national problem approaching epidemic proportions. This unprecedented rise in obesity directly correlates to the decrease in physical activity. Helping children adopt a healthier lifestyle now will give them a better chance to live a long and productive life. And given the attention to public health and health care services, healthier children [...]
Tennessee Auto Manufacturers Association names new board members for 2010
TAMA helps strengthen Tennessee’s automotive industry, react to it’s challenges in global marketplace The Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association (TAMA) has named their 2010 Board of Directors. The 2010 officers of TAMA are Patrick Higgins, president; Keith Updike, vice president; and Kevin Hunsinger, treasurer. Higgins is managing director for Marsh. He began his career with Marsh [...]
River City Co. announces new appointments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Kim White, president and CEO of River City Company, has announced the appointment of three new staff members. Jim Williamson will hold the title of director of special projects. Elana Gulas will serve as economic development and retail coordinator. Blair Waddell is the new promotions and events coordinator. “These three individuals bring [...]
Boruff named 2009 Tennessee Oil Man of the Year
Miller Petroleum, Inc., dba Miller Energy Resources (“Miller”), has announced that its CEO, Scott M. Boruff, was named the 2009 Tennessee Oil Man of the Year by the Tennessee Oil and Gas Association (TOGA). The award was presented by the company’s Chairman of the Board, Deloy Miller on May 13th at the annual TOGA convention [...]
Tag, you (employers) are it!
For those of you who remember playing the childhood game of Tag, you might feel like you’ve just been “tagged” under the U. S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new “Plan/Prevent/Protect” strategy. This new strategy is outlined in DOL’s Spring 2010 Regulatory Agenda and seeks to place increased responsibility on employers to take steps to ensure [...]
