You may have already met the new managing business partner for the Russellville McDonald’s, but if you haven’t, make a point to go out and talk with Jose Graffe.
Jose, a tall, smart and pleasant man, is the Managing Business Partner for G&L Management, the new owners of the Russellville McDonald’s. Jose asked to meet with me recently and I found his story — from managing McDonald’s stores internationally, to working for “Hamburger University” to now being part-owner in franchises — fascinating.
Jose and I compared photos of our children, talked about retail development in Russellville and I marveled at his business plan.
G & L Management has purchased two McDonalds in Tennessee and the one here in Russellville. Read more about it in this story by Jim Turner in The Logan Journal: http://www.theloganjournal.com/Stories.aspx?Article=news627
We look forward to working with Jose, who told me he wants to be as active has he can be in the Logan County Chamber, and we look for big things from him.
TOURISM LUNCH NETWORKING EVENT
Today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. we had a Lunch Networking Event with our friends at Logan County Tourism. The event was in the Historic Logan County Courthouse and was hosted by Director Dee Dee Brown and her board of directors.
ARBY’S RIBBON CUTTING
We had a fun time and good sausage and a biscuit on Nov. 11 celebrating the remodeling of the Arby’s located at Logan Plaza. Thanks to Manager Dale Meacham and all his staff for making us feel so welcome.
REMEDY VAPOR RIBBON CUTTING
On Nov. 4, we celebrated the opening of the Russellville location of Remedy Vapor, located at 252 N. Main Street in Russellville. Owner Sam Freeman, a Logan County native, also has locations in Bowling Green and Glasgow. Come by and see Sam and his staff for all your e-cigarette and vapor accessories.
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST
We had a nice crowd out for our Annual Membership Breakfast held each year at Logan Memorial Hospital on Nov. 12. We were welcomed by Logan Memorial CEO Jim Bills and 2015 Chamber President Shane Hayes introduced 2016 Chamber President Joe Hendricks. Joe, in turn, introduced new Chamber Board members for 2016 Kathy Edmonds, Marie Gamble and Mandy Hendley. Thanks to Mr. Bills and his staff for a great morning and I look forward to working with our new board members!
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Here are the businesses participating in the Christmas Open House and Vendors Show on Nov. 22 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
** Denotes NEW Business this Year
Ariella’s, Betty’s Antiques, Blossom Shop, Crabtree Furniture, DeJaNew, the Gallery, **the Loft, McCormick Antiques, Northern’s Nursery, Oak & Ivy, **Pawley’s Pottery, Pearl’s Antiques,**Pink Blueberry, **Poppables, Republican Headquarters, **Remedy Vapors, Riley-White Gifts, **Saul Photography, Shoppe on the Square, **Southern Home Design, Spectacular Hair Salon, State Farm – Amanda Gossett, Studio T Salon, Tina’s Treasures, Trembley’s Pool & Spa, Twisted Vapors and Wired for Life.
Vendors at 4th Street Theatre: Design’s by Linda, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Premier Jewelry Design, Tangled Trunk, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tupperware, Hoptown’s Treasures, Blankets by Julie.
At Parks & Rec: Logan County Arts & Crafs Club all day Saturday and again Sunday afternoon.
And More vendors will be found on the sidewalks throughout the Downtown Area!!