Blount Partnership News & Events
Congratulate Our Students
You are invited to attend Blount County Job Signing Day on May 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Airport Hilton.

Come support the many students who will be signing from all four Blount County high schools. The program features a full immersion experience with video introductions, an emcee, and all the hype as these students move on to meaningful careers.
Small Biz Awards Program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of a new awards program for small businesses: America's Top Small Business! 

They are choosing Top Small Businesses across America (10 in each of seven regions). The highest scoring business in each region will be named one of America’s Top Small Businesses and one finalist will win America’s Top Small Business of the Year Award — a $25,000 cash prize!
Education Furniture Tour
Workspace interiors is holding an education furniture tour at the Blount Partnership on May 23 from 3:30-5 p.m.

Anyone in the education sector or has a need for an office upgrade is encouraged to drop by and see the new products that may work in your development space.
Early Plug for Coffee Club
Join us for coffee club May 25 from 7:45-9 a.m. as AMR is hosting at the Blount Partnership.

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.
Hiring & Retaining Talent
Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Across the Generations: Hiring & Retaining Talent” by Lauren Troutman, RSI Entech on June 7 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.

This presentation will provide the attendees with practical tools to use for how to hire and most importantly retain top talent. 
Shatter Your Sales Goals
Break through the clutter and learn marketing tips that build a community and shatter sales goals at a workshop presented by Visual Voice on June 8 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Blount Partnership. Lunch provided.

Brian Piper, an internationally known content strategist, will present and review the misconceptions while exploring successful content strategies.
Tap Into More Biz Resources
New workshops are set for May. Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at little or no cost.
 
Upcoming Events
5/18 at Lambert Acres Golf Course
5/18 at Public Library
5/20-21 at Townsend Visitor Center
5/20 at GSM Heritage Center
5/20 at 2425 6 Mile Rd
5/22-24 at Townsend Visitor Center
5/25 at Little River Trading Co.
5/25-26 at Townsend Visitor Center
Full List of Events
Market Yourself on LinkedIn
On May 18, Jeremy LaDuke of Epic Nine Marketing discusses LinkedIn branding as an individual. He will explain how to maximize your LinkedIn profile so that you are noticed for the value you bring to your workplace, community, and potential new hires. Be sure to stay after for an opportunity to spruce up your LinkedIn with a fresh headshot provided by ZC Productions.
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