Former NASA astronaut José Hernández to share inspiring life story at free public event

KINGSPORT, Tenn., Sept. 4, 2024 – Former NASA astronaut José Hernández will share his inspirational journey from migrant farmworker to space explorer during a visit to Kingsport on Thursday, Sept. 26. Hernández, whose life story was the subject of Amazon Prime’s 2023 biopic “A Million Miles Away,” will deliver a keynote address at 6 p.m. at the Toy F. Reid Employee Center, 400 S. Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, as part of Eastman’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Admission is

Hutchinson named Forty Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

For Immediate Release December 18, 2023   Contact: Beth Rhinehart Bristol Chamber of Commerce 423.989.4850brhinehart@bristolchamber.org       ACCE FORTY Under 40 Award RecipientHutchinson named Forty Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives  Alexandria, VA. (December 18, 2023) – Sarah Hutchinson has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2023 Forty Under 40 list of emerging leaders shaping the chamber of commerce

Shuttle Elected to Industry Board

BRISTOL TN/VA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SELECTED FOR NATIONAL WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 23, 2023   Contact:   Beth Rhinehart, President & CEO, Bristol Chamber of Commerce423-989-4850 | brhinehart@bristolchamber.org   Amy Shields, Executive Director, ACCE Foundation (703) 998-3530 | ashields@acce.org    THE BRISTOL TN/VA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SELECTED FOR NATIONAL WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMOne of 11 regions selected for Economic Mobility for Rural Workers     The Bristol Chamber of Commerce is one of 11 organizations selected by the Association of Chamber of

RHINEHART EARNS ELITE CERTIFICATION

U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS BRISTOL TN/VA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH 5-STAR ACCREDITATION

U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS BRISTOL TN/VA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH 5-STAR ACCREDITATION  Bristol, TN/VA - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Bristol TN/VA Chamber of Commerce with its designation of Accredited with 5 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.  “When chambers of commerce earn the distinction of being Accredited, it truly is a mark of excellence for the organization, its staff, and its leadership” said Raymond P.

U.S. Chamber Awards Six Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation

U.S. Chamber Awards Six Chambers of Commerce with AccreditationWASHINGTON, D.C. — At its board meeting last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to six chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities. “When chambers of commerce earn the distinction of being Accredited, it truly is a mark of excellence for the organization, its staff, and its leadership” said Raymond P. Towle, U.S. Chamber Vice

Rhinehart Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Education & Workforce Fellowship Program

For Immediate Release: March 14, 2022   Beth Rhinehart, President & CEO of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce Graduates from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program  Fellowship Provided State and Local Chambers with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce IssuesWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Beth Rhinehart, President & CEO of the Bristol TN/VA Chamber of Commerce graduated from its premier

SHUTTLE EARNS ELITE CERTIFICATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2021 Contact: Tania Kohut Marketing & Communications Manager tkohut@acce.org SHUTTLE EARNS ELITE CERTIFICATION Bristol Chamber of Commerce leader part of latest Certified Chamber Executive class Bristol, Tenn. (July 16, 2021) — Amy Shuttle, Bristol Chamber of Commerce, Senior Vice President, has been designated as a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Va., that has

Bristol, Tennessee Receives $500,000 Site Development Grant to Prepare a Pad-Ready Site

Beth Rhinehart Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

                                                           Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseMarch 5, 2020Contact:Beth RhinehartPresident & CEOBristol Chamber of Commerce423-989-4850brhinehart@bristolchamber.org  Beth Rhinehart Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program  Fellowship Provides State and Local Chambers with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today

BTES AWARDED $500,000 SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT

BTES AWARDED $500,000 SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANTBristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES) was awarded $500,000 from Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam as part of the Site Development Grant Program, part of the larger Rural Economic Opportunity Act passed in 2016, helps communities prepare industrial sites for businesses. The grants assist communities in finalizing infrastructure and site improvements for Select Tennessee Certified Sites and sites that will go through the site certification process. The projects

BRISTOL CHAMBER AWARDED THIRD CONSECUTIVE 5-STAR ACCREDITATION FROM U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Wednesday, March 22) - The United States Chamber of Commerce has once again awarded the Bristol Chamber of Commerce its highest honor – a 5-Star Accreditation, for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.This is the third consecutive time the Bristol Chamber has been awarded a 5-Star Accreditation, dating back to 2005. Chambers must apply for reaccreditation every five years. The Bristol Chamber is the oldest accredited chamber in