United Way Announces New Opportunity for Small Businesses
August 23, 2017...Jackson, Tennessee -- The United Way of West Tennessee is excited
to launch a new initiative this month: the 365 Small Business Circle. This initiative seeks
to provide small businesses — for whom large scale workplace campaigns may not be
feasible — an opportunity to give back to their communities. “When most people think of
United Way supporters, I’m afraid they think of large-scale corporations and
businesses,” said Ashley Gooch, Resource Director, United Way of West Tennessee.
“But since I’ve started here, I’ve realized that each county we represent has its own
personal character, and some of the greatest assets of each place are the small
businesses.”
This campaign season, United Way of West Tennessee’s goal is for 50 small businesses
to become founding members of the 365 Small Business Circle by committing to
donate $365 or more. Benefits for member companies include a window decal
identifying a business as a member, recognition on United Way of West Tennessee’s
social media channels and website, and an invitation to the organization’s annual
Community Celebration breakfast, where top giving companies are recognized.
“We’ve already received commitments from businesses,” said Kristen Chambers,
Resource Director, United Way of West Tennessee. “We are excited to welcome
Johnson-Williams Funeral Home from Newbern, Wendell Alexander Realty from
Dresden, and Woodstock Bake Shop and Little’s Jewelers from Jackson as founding
members of the 365 Small Business Circle.”
For more information about becoming a 365 Small Business Circle member, visit
uwwt.org/smallbusinesscircle or call the United Way office at (731) 422-1816. United
Way of West Tennessee fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every
person in every community.
