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Feb2009 Pulse - McKnight Insurance
- 1. RUTHERFORD COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2009 WHAT’S INSIDE “Mankind is Our Business” 3 Chamber News Business at its Best 5 2009 Celebration 7 Economic Development 10 Calendar of Events 11 McKnight Insurance Group 12 New Members 15 CVB News 17 BEP News (LtoR) Jackie Scivicque, Lesa Burgess, Doug Barnes, Edwin McKnight, Vickie Barker 18 Member News County native and graduate of Middle Tennessee State University who grew up farming in Milton, TN, applies the lessons of hard work on the farm to his business practices. In the same PAID way he cultivated the land, Edwin PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Permit No. 301 When you farm you must know the McKnight, with a personal touch and Murfreesboro, TN land, the weather and have the desire prayer, provides his clients with ser- to labor day-in and day-out to achieve vices to help them produce fruitful that ideal crop. results. “We offer financial services, vari- How does this relate to insur- ous insurance products and employee ance? benefits,” says Edwin, “and I cannot Edwin McKnight, a Rutherford provide such excellent service without Edwin McKnight CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 PAID ADVERTISEMENT
- 2. The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce February 2009 BUSINESSPULSE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 help from my team.” “Edwin and his staff have provided our rity of having Lesa on our team is invaluable business with excellent service,” said Tim and enables me to feel confident that I will There is a painting on the wall near Bowling. “From giving us various program not have to jump through hoops to have qual- Edwin’s office reflecting a farmer sitting on options when it is time to select our benefits, ity medical, dental and vision care for my a snowy landscape, heating the engine of a to helping with the routine administrative family,” said Leann Larose of Branstetter, Model-A John Deere with a kindling fire. tasks throughout the year. Edwin is a man Stranch and Jennings, PLLC, a noted law “The fire was used to heat the oil in the of integrity that I know is there to help us at firm in Nashville. engine and get it running in the winter any time.” weather,” said Edwin. “My team is like that McKnight Insurance Group, fire… they help get our clients started in Inc. would love to have you as their time of need. What’s special about the one of their satisfied clients! The What can we do for you? staff here is, once the client is started, they continue to follow-up, rather than sending office is located at 1850 Memorial them off without any guidance.” Boulevard in Murfreesboro. Call Vickie Barker, Individual Sales Agent, 615-895-8574 or toll free 1-800-249- is excellent at guiding clients through the 8358 to schedule an appointment. sometimes daunting task of securing health www.mcknightbenefits.com or coverage. “One of Vickie’s best qualities is her abil- www.mcknightfinancial.net ity to relate to the customer and take time to answer questions.” says Jackie Scivicque, “You Reap, We Sow” McKnight Executive Assistant. - McKnight Employee Benefits Clients receive regular communication Usually, you “Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through from McKnight regarding their policies, as can hear Doug Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC and well as, information on current issues that Registered Investment Adviser. PO Box 64284, St. Paul, MN 55164 Barnes answer 800-800-2638. McKnight Insurance Group and Woodbury Financial may affect areas of McKnight service. In Services are not affiliated entities.” the phone all the addition, the McKnight staff cultivates rela- Feature Member way in the front office; with an enthusiastic tionships through individual involvement in exclamation of “Hey there, (fill in client’s church, civic and professional organizations name)!” You would think he was answering and social activities within the community. In our spare time a call from a good friend he hasn’t seen in With a trusted level of experience and the ten years. The truth is…it’s a client… and desire to meet the community’s needs, Edwin he probably saw them last week to review Financial Advisors and his team have many satisfied clients. a renewal, set up a new group package or Many clients have been with McKnight for simply have lunch. As a matter of fact, Doug treats his clients as if they ‘are’ old friends, Board developing that comfortable relationship and embracing their needs as if he were in their Alumni Association position. Doug has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. He Underwriters has been with McKnight for six years as Director of Group Sales. “Doug has one of the best work ethics I’ve Commerce ever encountered in a sales professional,” said Edwin. Lesa Burgess, Group Account Executive, works with Doug to make McKnight Employee Benefits a reliable and efficient source of group benefit services. Lesa provides clients with a friendly attitude and service-oriented abilities that continue to exceed expecta- tions. “During a time when customer service has (L-R) Edwin McKnight and Tim Bowling reached an all-time low… I was shocked that there was a competent, end-consumer driven human being sitting down speaking with At the Memorial Day Kick-Off Picnic getting more than a decade, including Hoover Paint me about health coverage… Quite frankly, I ready to take barbecue to Southeastern Tire. and Wallcovering. Owned by Winston and thought that once the presentation was made (L-R) Vickie Barker, Lesa Burgess, Jackie Billie Jo Bowling and their sons, Tim and and the deal was done, I would not be able Ray, Hoover Paint has served Rutherford Scivicque to reach her again. Imagine my surprise and County since 1962. For their employee ben- delight when she proved me wrong. The secu- efits the Bowling family turns to McKnight.