Blount Partnership News & Events
Submit Your Holiday Event
If your business is holding a holiday open house or event, please submit it on our community calendar so we can let the public know about it.
Come Enjoy the Coffee
Wake up to new business contacts at Coffee Club on November 17 at 7:45 a.m. at Glenstone Galleries & Gifts. Coffees are designed to offer members the opportunity to build relationships and gain exposure for their business or organization in an "open house" setting.
Make Reviews Meaningful
Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Performance Reviews That Don’t Suck” by Kurt Greene, Arrow G Consulting, LLC on November 16 at 3 p.m.

Participants learn new approaches and techniques for conducting performance discussions that are meaningful and effective, but increase employee engagement and retention. This program is approved for 2.00 HR credit hours.

Pinkie's Champagne Toast
You're invited to the grand opening of Pinkie Mistry Gallery & Studio on the second floor above Neighborly Books (106 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville) on Nov. 15 at 4 p.m.

Come enjoy a champagne toast and ribbon cutting.
Facebook Biz Page Usage
Facebook is easily the most utilized social media platform in the word. Learn how to use this free platform to grow your business, reach your customers and increase revenue on November 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership. This class is taught by the owner of The Social Brand, Victory Harbin.
Superintendent's Briefing
Join us November 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership for a School Superintendent Briefing as Becky Stone, Alcoa City Schools; David Murrell, Blount County Schools and Mike Winstead, Maryville City Schools give an update on what is happening in our public education systems.

Personal Branding
Young Professionals, have you wondered what having a personal brand is? Why it’s important? Or how to build your own? Come join us for a presentation by Fletcher Marketing and PR to learn more about personal branding and get your headshot taken by Open Roads Media on November 15 at 4 p.m. the Blount Partnership.
Shop Small Nov. 26
This November 26, the Blount Chamber wants to celebrate Small Business Saturday with you! It's a special holiday created so communities can show love for small local businesses. And it wouldn't be a celebration without businesses like you joining us!

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.

If your small business is interested in participating, please email alawson@blountpartnership.com. We will help get the word out about shopping locally at the beginning of the holiday season
Become a Sponsor
The Best of Blount Awards are returning on February 3. The awards celebrate those individuals and businesses that give their time and resources to make this area an outstanding place to live and work.

 
Awards are given for Philanthropist of the Year, Community Impact Award, Bright Future Award, Business of the Year, First Responder Award and the Tourism Award. Nominations are open for the awards, so please submit the name of someone you think is deserving by voting here
Mindfulness at Work
Employing mindfulness at work can help increase effectiveness, decrease mistakes, and even enhance creativity. Learn mindfulness tools that help you destress, tune in and get the job done. on November 18 from 9-11 a.m.

More Than Networking
Over the last 10 years, the Blount Chamber, in conjunction with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, has helped more than 1,200 small business owners and with more than 150 workshops ranging from start up assistance, marketing, business planning and management for over 300+ hours.
 
Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at little or no cost. Some workshops are currently being offered virtually, but many are on-site.
 
Upcoming Events
11/14-17 at Townsend Visitor Center
11/17 at Tri Hop Brewery
11/18 at Showroom at Five Points
11/18 at Clayton Center for the Arts
11/18-19 at Townsend Visitor Center
11/19 at Maryville High School
11/20-22 at Townsend Visitor Center
Full List of Events
Women in Business
Join the next Women in Business Meeting on November 21 at noon at the Blount Partnership.  

This is a Friendsgiving event and attendees are asked to bring their favorite appetizer or dessert to share. No Ted Talk this meeting as it will will be a call to action. 

Save the Date
Dec. 15 -- Coffee Club
Thank You to Our Sponsors