PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS UPDATE |
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The SBA is launching a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under $150,000 through participating lenders to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA.
This new change will help rush relief to the Southeast’s smallest of small businesses, which has been the Administrator’s priority since day one. The new forgiveness platform will begin accepting applications from borrowers on August 4, 2021. Lenders are required to opt-in to this program through directforgiveness.sba.gov.
In addition to the technology platform, the SBA is standing up a PPP customer service team to answer questions and directly assist borrowers with their forgiveness applications. Borrowers that need assistance or have questions should call (877) 552-2692, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. EDT.
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MAKE EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS |
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Make plans to attend our Effective Presentations class on August 4 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville). This session is taught by Bill Conner, Airman & Family Readiness Specialist, 134ARW, TN Air National Guard.
We’ll look at how to structure your presentation to get all your information across, how to use visual aids to enhance your message, and how you can “work the room” in ways that make public speaking more enjoyable for you and more effective for your audience!
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RIBBON CUTTINGS THIS WEEK |
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Pregnancy Resource Center |
August 5
11 a.m.
103 Station Dr
Maryville
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Face Pace Health Urgent Care |
August 6
11 a.m.
2166 East Broadway Avenue
Maryville
Free T-Shirt and prizes
TV Giveaway
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JOIN US FOR SPECIAL COFFEE CLUB |
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Wake up to new business contacts at coffee club sponsored by BarberMcMurry Architects at Maryville College's Alumni Gym (502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.) on August 10 at 7:45 a.m.
Coffees are designed to offer members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization in an "open house" setting.
Coffees are open to anyone associated with a Chamber member business. Participation is not reserved to the representative(s) listed on the Chamber membership.
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MAKE A LUNCH TIME CONNECTION |
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Join us for a midday networking lunch on August 12 at 11:30 a.m., at Smoky Mountain Brewery (743 Watkins Rd., Maryville). Meet, mingle, lunch, connect, nibble, engage and network with other influential professionals.
Open to all Blount County Chamber members, but you must Register Online. This is a Dutch Treat lunch.
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HAVE YOU TRIED OUR VIRTUAL NETWORKING? |
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The Blount Chamber is hosting A.M. Connect on Friday, August 13 at 8:15 a.m., presented by Visual Voice.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
AM Connect is a virtual networking event designed to offer members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization.
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WHAT'S IN YOUR CYBER TOOLKIT? |
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Join PCS, Inc. Vice President, Dan Spear, on August 17 from 3-4 p.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville), for a cyber workshop on disaster recovery as we discuss ways to keep your business safe in the wake of so many recent breaches.
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USE THE WOLFSTOCK CHAMBER DISCOUNT |
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Wolfstock Music Festival is coming to Louisville, Tenn, for two days of non-stop country music madness with headliners Jake Owen & Billy Currington with special guests Carly Pearce, Lindsay Ell, Jordan Davis & Matt Stell!
Blount Chamber members receive 10% off ticket purchase by using the Discount Code: BCC10
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HOT AIR BALLOON HELP NEEDED |
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Festival admission is $5 and parking is $25.
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DISCOVER THE PLACE WE CALL HOME |
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Living or working in Blount County means you have the opportunity to Go Discover the breathtaking natural resources, vibrant business community, and authentic people who make this place home. Discover Blount is an incredible behind-the-scenes tour of our amazing county. Six Tuesdays from 1:00 – 6:00 PM, you will travel by bus* to explore exciting parts of our great community. Discover Blount is open to our first 40 participants, and we’d love to have you! LEARN MORE.
FALL 2021 DATES: Aug 31, Sep 14, 21, Oct 26, Nov 9, 30.
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TSBDC HOLDING IN-PERSON CONSULTATIONS |
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After a year of working remotely, Knox TSBDC is excited to see you in person! Its business specialists will be scheduling in person, telephone and virtual appointments at the Blount County Chamber!
All of our training events will be available online unless noted.
To receive services, you must register with our Small Business Development Center by visiting our website and Requesting Free Advising. Select "Virtual Advising", follow directions from there.
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August 5 from 10 a.m.-noon
August 5 from noon-1 p.m.
August 9 from noon-1 p.m.
August 10 from 3-4 p.m.
August 11 from 11 a.m.-noon
August 11 from 10 a.m.-noon
August 12 from 10 a.m.-noon
August 12 from 11 a.m.-noon
August 12 from 10 a.m.-noon
August 17 from 9-10 a.m.
August 17 from 3-4 p.m.
August 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
August 18 from 2-5 p.m.
August 26 from 1-2 p.m.
August 31 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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August 2-8
August 9-15
Save the Date
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BE SURE YOU'RE FOLLOWING US |
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If you aren't following us on social media, you must. We are constantly updating information as each day progresses. So, give us a like and stay up-to-date as we move through this crisis.
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Here's a great way to offer Member-to-Member deals using your chamber member account. Check the deals.
Members can post Coupons and Discounts to this page at no charge. Click Here
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Topping the Billboard Hot 100 this week in 1958 was "Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Nelson. It became the first number-one song on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 chart, replacing the magazine's Jockeys and Top 100 charts. It spent two weeks at the number-one spot.
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