Friday, July 27, 2012 3:19 am

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties will partner with Middle Tennessee Medical Center and the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce to kick off its annual fund-raising campaign at Business Before Hours on August 23 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM.

During the kick off, the fund-raising goal will be announced, the Pacesetter campaigns will be revealed, and this year's campaign leaders will be recognized.

The annual campaign has a goal of securing pledges from the community through workplace campaigns and individual contributions that will benefit programs in United Way's impact areas of education, income, health, and rebuilding lives. Contributions collected through the spring of 2013 will be invested into programs beginning July 1, 2013.

The Business Before Hours is a Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce event that is hosted by Chamber members at various locations in Rutherford County.

The cost to attend is $5 for Chamber of Commerce members and $15 for non-members. For more information, please visit www.uwrutherford.org or www.rutherfordchamber.org.