Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey And Rep. Jon Lundberg Receive “champion Of Commerce” Award
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce awarded the coveted “Champion of Commerce” award to Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey and Rep. Jon Lundberg.
The statewide board of directors for the Tennessee Chamber approve the award for legislators who have demonstrated exemplary efforts in protecting and promoting business and free enterprise at the conclusion of each General Assembly.
The select award is given to just over five percent of the total 132 members of the General Assembly. “We are proud to recognize Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey and Rep. Jon Lundberg with our partners at the Kingsport Chamber. This is a great opportunity to showcase these legislators who went above and beyond on a number of pro-business policies at the State Capitol,” said Bradley Jackson, vice president of the Tennessee Chamber government affairs program.
“The Kingsport Chamber and our community are privileged to have some of the best business minded legislators who position our city and our state for future economic growth and success,” said Andy Wampler, chair of the Kingsport Chamber board of directors. The “Champion of Commerce” award is presented locally in coordination with the Tennessee Chamber and local chambers of commerce.
The prestigious award recognizes individuals that exemplify outstanding achievement promoting business and free enterprise during the 2013 – 2014 108th General Assembly.
Featured Image Caption: Pictured above from left to right: Amy Martin (Tennessee Chamber), Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey (Recipient), Miles Burdine (Kingsport Chamber), Rep. Jon Lundberg (Recipient), Jason Meredith (Eastman) & Bradley Jackson (Tennessee Chambe