Business news 2/5/14

Mel's, 203 East Depot St., held a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting last Thursday. The restaurant and performance venue recently began opening for lunch, in addition to its already-established dinner hours. Co-owner Tania Perez held the ceremonial scissors, while the ribbon was held by co-owners Chase Perryman, left, and Joshua Compton. Stephanie Crosslin of the Chamber holds the traditional first-dollar-of-profit plaque. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

Luawana Robb cuts the cake at the ribbon cutting for Southern Glow Tanning Salon. Watching is Latasha Robb, Briana Robb, Kevin Robb and Erika Robb. (T-G photo by Jim Davis)

Preparing to cut the ribbon at Guaranty Trust location at 107A Northside Park Ave. is Retta Wortman of Guaranty Trust. At her right is Tracy Wortman also of Guaranty Trust. Holding the ribbon is Lori Clark and Sarah Ayache of Guaranty Trust. (T-G Photo by Jim Davis)

Allen Pitner, right, CEO of the Shelbyville/Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, welcomes Tracy Wortman and Retta Gardner of Guaranty Trust to Shelbyville at the new business located at 107A Northside Park Drive. (T-G Photo by Jim Davis)

Traders Bank will hold its fifth annual Ham Day 7:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at its local branch, 1602 N, Main St. Bank employees (top row, from left) Derek Warren, president Tommy Anderton, (bottom row) Misty Cannon, Gayle Jones, Dawn Pilkington and Tracey Boyce will welcome friends and customers with ham biscuits and the fixings, which will be served by Charles Armstrong, Roberta Collins, Carolyn Conner, Jane and Waymon Grubbs, Susan Haynes, Judy Hornaday, Exie Nell Landers, Trena and Bailey Little, Tom McLean, Ruby Morgan, Becky Nichols, Peggy Orrell and Faye Reedy will be serving up warm ham and biscuits. (Submitted photo)

Dominos Pizza employee Janet Regynski shows off the free lava cakes that will be going out on Valentine's Day with every food purchase made on Feb. 14. For more information on the free goodies, call them at 684-9592 (T-G Photo by Brian Mosely)