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Page 8 38002.com theview theview April 2014 business Jump, Jive, and . . . Spin? By Terry Louderback Three local businesses are expanding their offerings this spring to the 38002 area. Lisa McGrory, a Lakeland resident and owner of Memphis Elite Cheer and Dance in Cordova, has turned her former CSI gym location in Arlington into “Jump N’ Jamz,” and inflatable play space. With its Grand Opening set for March 28, Jump N Jamz will cater primarily to the birthday party crowd, but also offers open play for preschool children on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Jump N’ Jamz is McGrory’s first venture into the inflatable party market after 12 years in Lakeland and then Arlington with CSI, McGrory purchased Memphis Elite in 2013 and moved her Arlington Elite competitive cheer team to the Cordova location. Jump N’ Jamz is located at 12130 Arlington Trail (867-2169). After 10 years, Arlington Dance Arts will be leaving its Depot Square location for bigger digs in the Arlington Collection. Located next to Bellevue Arlington, the new space will contain a larger dance studio and two music studio rooms. Brandy Stover-Griffith, owner of Dance Arts commented that after the move, the 14 year old company will “hopes to add homeschool classes during the day and pom/cheer technique class on the weekend.” Dance Arts plans to be in its new space by May1, Stover-Griffith said, and a Grand Opening will be held in mid-May. The new studio is located at 11695 Hwy. 70, Arlington (864-8844). LiveFit Studio, owned by long-time Arlington resident Adina Wiseman, will be expanding into the former Dance Arts building in Depot Square. Wiseman plans to almost double the total number of class offerings after the June 1 Grand Opening. After moving into the 1600 sq. ft. building, Wiseman will expand her indoorclasses to include spinning, barre, and pilates classes in addition to TRX. Boot Camp will continue in the Farmer’s Market space and outside. In Depot Square. LiveFit Studio is located at 12028 Walker Street, Arlington (484-5490). BUSINESS CALENDAR Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Wednesday, April 2, 12:00 pm at Stonebridge Golf Club, 3049 Davies Plantation. Speaker is Lakeland resident, business owner, and school board member Matt Wright. Chamber members $8, non-members $20. RSVP by March 31 to ginny@mylakelandchamber .org Arlington Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, April 9, 11:30 am at Bellevue Arlington Church Offices, 11695 Hwy. 70, Suite 104. Presentation by Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell. The March luncheon is sponsored by Mark Louderback, Edward Jones Investments and catered by The Grapevine. The cost is $10.00 person/ members, $15.00 person/ non-members. RSVP by Monday, April 7, to r s v p @ a r l i n g t o n tnchamber.com. Thursday, April 10, 11:00 am – Ribbon Cutting at Christine Matzura Insurance – Nationwide Insurance, 11870 Cranston Drive, Suite 101, with luncheon following.