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AFTERNOON MIXER SLOT AVAILABLE
We are looking for a host for the January 8, 2015, afternoon mixer from 3:45-5 p.m. The cost is $300. If you are interested, please email Amy.
SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES THIS SATURDAY
 The Blount County Chamber is participating in Small Business Saturday on November 29. It's a day to celebrate the local businesses that make our community great.
The day was setup to help businesses with their most pressing need -- getting more customers. The day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The single day has grown into a powerful movement, and more people are taking part than ever before.
In addition to the following businesses who are participating in the program, please make an effort to shop with any local small business during this holiday season. Here are the sales they are offering on Nov. 29.
- Accent on Home, 25% off in-store merchandise, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Boyd Thomas Clothing, SALE racks in both men's and women's departments, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Bristol & Bragg Jewelers, Scratch-off Savings - 10% to 30% off in-stock purchases (minimal exclusions apply), 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Divine Design Embroidery, 20% discount on all purchases, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Hwy 411S Antiques Mall, Discounts/sales will be offered by individual dealers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Jeepism, 15% off of in-stock Jeep hardware accessories, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Miss Lily's Cafe', Florals and Gifts, 10% off food and gifts, alcohol excluded
- The Shoppes at Homespun, Discounts/sales will be offered by individual dealers
- This N That Vendors Mart (NOT YOUR EVERYDAY THRIFT STORE), $5 off a $25 purchase, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Treasures Jeweler, Up to 40% off diamond jewelry
- Vienna Coffee, 10% off anything over $10, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- The Village Tinker
- Volunteer Pharmacy, 25% off of everything in store (excluding prescriptions), 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Dandy Lions, 20% off all Made in America products
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO GET YOUR AD IN BASICALLY BLOUNT
 You'll want to get your ad in the 2015 Basically Blount lifestyle magazine and membership directory. This annual, full-color periodical includes intriguing stories and area photography that highlight the best of Blount County, plus your business. It also has a color-coded directory and buyer's guide of all Chamber Members.
The publication, which is a commemorative over-sized magazine, is distributed throughout the area and is an excellent resource for you to promote your business to customers seeking goods and services from area businesses. Check out the media kit for more information.
CASH MOB NOMINATIONS
GOT AN EVENT? WE'D LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT
Is your organization hosting an event in the community? Submit it here on our community calendar. If it's a tourism event, please email Ashlee so she can post it on www.SmokyMountains.org.
Also, please send us any news releases or good news about your business. We'd love to share it with the community.
REMEMBER WHEN
I'm taking us back to this week in 1999 when "Smooth," a collaboration between Santana and Rob Smith of Matchbox Twenty, topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 12 weeks. It won three Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
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We held our first Cash Mob last Monday at 
